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LeftinOH

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89. It isn't "mocking", it's calling out the hypocrisy. If Barney Frank

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 04:23 PM

Jun 2015

(who isn't particularly fey to begin with) had voted against the LBGTQ community on multiple occasions, his orientation would have been very much an issue. If one is going to stand against the LGBTQ community, he/she better damn well not be on the 'down low'.

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Please don't mock Lindsay Graham because of his mannerisms. Mock him for being a fucking war monger. [View all] Yavin4 Jun 2015 OP

Being or not being gay means nothing to me madokie Jun 2015 #1

Same here shenmue Jun 2015 #15

Coudnt agree more. Lindsey Graham deserves condemnation for bein a warmonger, just as we condemn Hillary for the same thing. No difference. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2015 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2015 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2015 #19

Count me in on that. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2015 #31

It is relevant when he votes against the gays. shraby Jun 2015 #2

True. Mock him for his votes, but not his sexual identity Yavin4 Jun 2015 #8

This ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 #68

Where does he stand on gay rights? Jackpine Radical Jun 2015 #3

Correct BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #4

Ding.. ding...ding.. ding.. ding... This! 2banon Jun 2015 #62

I tend to mock him because he is creepy and irrational it seems to be a global problem for him. gordianot Jun 2015 #5

Why the double standard though? closeupready Jun 2015 #6

There is no double standard. Do you KNOW what is sexual orientation is? Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #36

I'm 99% sure he's gay - no offense, but I don't need proof to have an opinion. closeupready Jun 2015 #40

So no proof? Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #42

Speculation is 9/10's of what we all do here. closeupready Jun 2015 #46

To some of us in the Carolinas it is a KNOWN. blm Jun 2015 #47

It is not a general KNOWN, and I have no problem attacking his hypocrisy on a KNOWN. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #51

Down here it is the gay activist crowd that labeled him Mizz Lindsey. blm Jun 2015 #53

That is the GAY community. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #54

There are some longtime members here from SC who are privy to the facts blm Jun 2015 #58

AGAIN, I have NO PROBLEM with discussing his being a hypocrite! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #59

Well, you have to admit Graham deserves the shots about the 'vapors' blm Jun 2015 #61

The "vapors" I see as a "Southern" thing, though some are taking advantage of it. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #63

Ok. Linda Ketner is an out lesbian who ran in 2008 for a house seat. Are_grits_groceries Jun 2015 #97

Supposing he is gay, does his voting record support TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #7

If he is gay, then he helped make life harder for openly gay people closeupready Jun 2015 #11

It's more even than harming gay people. Orsino Jun 2015 #16

Who is mocking him for being gay? He's mocked for his hypocrisy. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #9

Just tune into Stephanie Miller Puglover Jun 2015 #12

What hypocrisy, exactly? Orrex Jun 2015 #14

THANK YOU! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #33

Sorry, but we call out warmongers who are actually chicken hawks as hypocrites. blm Jun 2015 #64

How, exactly, do you know he's gay? Orrex Jun 2015 #67

I do and have known since 2001. blm Jun 2015 #70

Then you base your attacks on hearsay. Orrex Jun 2015 #77

I don't make gay jokes - I call him out for hypocrisy, and, yes I do KNOW he's gay. blm Jun 2015 #82

+Infinity ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #65

Because, apparently, those who understand it are the ones with the problem. Orrex Jun 2015 #69

EXACTLY! Amazing post! (nt) LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #139

If he is gay, truebluegreen Jun 2015 #10

If he is NOT gay, JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2015 #32

Yes. Doesn't matter whether he treestar Jun 2015 #38

Have people been mocking that hypocritical demagogue because they think he's gay? If so, I KingCharlemagne Jun 2015 #13

I agree JonLP24 Jun 2015 #20

We don't have to do anything Politicalboi Jun 2015 #21

You mean he's not right? fadedrose Jun 2015 #22

i could not care less what his preferences are Takket Jun 2015 #23

I think the assumption that effeminate men are all gay is just as stupid as the assumption that all CBGLuthier Jun 2015 #24

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. TexasMommaWithAHat Jun 2015 #85

Thank you for being the voice of wisdom and reason, CBGLuthier. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #131

It's already in full effect. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #25

I've not seen that on DU still_one Jun 2015 #26

Are you serious? Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #28

i haven't seen many posts on Lindsey graham for that matter, however, I would still_one Jun 2015 #99

I mock the turtle for his votes and policies, the thought of anyone having sex with him ... peacebird Jun 2015 #27

It seems to have crossed the minds of several others though, which is why the OP was made. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #29

The Daily Show kenfrequed Jun 2015 #30

"because he may be Gay" NCTraveler Jun 2015 #34

"Why do people think he might be gay? " Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #35

So far. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #37

Oh did you miss... Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Jun 2015 #44

Drag shows are meant to poke fun at OUR community by us. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Jun 2015 #50

I know you are gay. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #52

Okay. Again, I apologize. closeupready Jun 2015 #56

No need to apologize. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #57

I proudly claim three of those (and none of them say anything about Graham having sex w/men) Tom Ripley Jun 2015 #45

No, it is your problem, not mine. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #49

Cruz does have a high mincing factor. The other three clowns have other characteristics and... Tom Ripley Jun 2015 #74

How many homophobic dog whistles are you going to use under this OP? stevenleser Jun 2015 #100

This is truly a disgusting post. nt. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #142

In case you were wondering, your post is disgusting and vile. Orrex Jun 2015 #60

In case you were wondering, I could not care less what you think or feel Tom Ripley Jun 2015 #71

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The fact that you 'proudly' claim 3 of those comments... one_voice Jun 2015 #91

THANK YOU EARL G: beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #118

Awesome! WTG Earl G! (nt) LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #140

And downthread "Sissy" another homophobic dog-whistle. I really can't believe I am seeing this. stevenleser Jun 2015 #87

& it was voted to leave 1-6... giftedgirl77 Jun 2015 #93

Which one? There are a couple of posters using the word. One in several posts. stevenleser Jun 2015 #94

Here's the link... giftedgirl77 Jun 2015 #96

That was about Orrex' post, not any of the posts using the word. stevenleser Jun 2015 #98

Geez, no wonder it didn't make any sense... giftedgirl77 Jun 2015 #102

I agree 100% that the hide Orrex got was total B.S. He was dealing with someone hurling slurs stevenleser Jun 2015 #103

This is why I ALWAYS ALWAYS, read the entire comment tree of a post I am on the jury for. Kurska Jun 2015 #115

That's what brought me to this thread as well. cui bono Jun 2015 #107

Mods stepped in and awarded him his justly deserved free pizza Kurska Jun 2015 #117

Not mods. Sissyk Jun 2015 #119

Oh for sure, nothing wrong with it. I know guys who wear it as a badge of pride. Kurska Jun 2015 #120

I'm glad he did to. Sissyk Jun 2015 #123

A member of a minority community on DU is politely explaining to you why its offensive. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #132

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Terrific. A straight bigot telling people how they should feel about his bigotry. Orrex Jun 2015 #73

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Terrific. A bigot is scolding me for calling him a bigot. Orrex Jun 2015 #78

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Alert wars a brewin Kurska Jun 2015 #92

Apparently multiple juries evaluating your posts under this OP disagree. nt stevenleser Jun 2015 #101

Don't expect a response he got put in timeout Kurska Jun 2015 #105

First off, he IS gay. It is not stereotyping his mannerisms. He's targeted because he IS blm Jun 2015 #43

I'm in NC, and I have been told the same... ms liberty Jun 2015 #144

Thank you - Most people don't understand how DEEP and LOCKED southern closets blm Jun 2015 #145

I hear you ... but he inserts himself into the personal lives of others. JoePhilly Jun 2015 #55

If he's gay, it's not his "preference." It's his orientation. nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #66

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^^^THIS^^^ Tom Ripley Jun 2015 #81

I can't believe the pejorative "sissy" is acceptable here. TexasMommaWithAHat Jun 2015 #88

Its like a bad dream. stevenleser Jun 2015 #95

It isn't 3 posts hidden so far. Kurska Jun 2015 #112

Good! TexasMommaWithAHat Jun 2015 #113

Better news, the poster is now the proud owner of a brand new pizza Kurska Jun 2015 #116

Would you consider editing that? The only one who has said they think "sissy" is ok has uppityperson Jun 2015 #111

Unless it's me! Sissyk Jun 2015 #121

Well, you are right about that. uppityperson Jun 2015 #122

No. The Republicans will mock him for being gay. w8liftinglady Jun 2015 #83

^^^And THIS^^^ Tom Ripley Jun 2015 #84

Definitely. H2O Man Jun 2015 #86

It isn't "mocking", it's calling out the hypocrisy. If Barney Frank LeftinOH Jun 2015 #89

I'm surprised, and saddened, that this should even have to be said ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #90

It's difficult to draw a line between mocking him jeff47 Jun 2015 #104

Sexual ORIENTATION, not preference. Please. Read and learn. uppityperson Jun 2015 #106

Good on you to clarify that. cui bono Jun 2015 #108

I learned this on DU a while back, am always happy to pass it on uppityperson Jun 2015 #109

Totally agree. cui bono Jun 2015 #110

+100 (nt) LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #141

I am sorry lgbt members had to be subjected to the homophobic posts in this thread. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #114

I'm not sorry to be honest Fearless Jun 2015 #124

Still, it's your house too. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #125

I agree, it shouldn't have a place here. Fearless Jun 2015 #126

As a gay man, I see no problem with it. TeacherB87 Jun 2015 #127

My Dem activist group in SC and NC has been saying the same since 2001. blm Jun 2015 #147

The hypocrisy is the issue bluestateguy Jun 2015 #128

It's not about "defending" Graham, it's taking a stance against homophobia. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #133

If Graham is in fact in the closet, it's very relevant Spider Jerusalem Jun 2015 #129

People say they don't care. And they in fact believe that. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2015 #130

The homophobia directed toward Graham ( a heterosexual, as far as anyone knows) is exhibit A. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #134

He is the classic effeminate heterosexual that SNL used to do skits about. McCamy Taylor Jun 2015 #135

For a few, it certainly is. Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #136

Some of the posts in that thread are disgusting. beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #137

K&R LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #138

I can't help mocking Lindsay. Vinca Jun 2015 #143

There's time for both... lame54 Jun 2015 #146