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In reply to the discussion: We Need To Stop Making Gay Jokes About Trump And Putin. Casual homophobia yields nothing positive. [View all]Madam45for2923
(7,178 posts)26. From my own experience I say it is a blind spot we have. We are w/the LGBTQ community in
most all of their fights. We mean well for the LGBTQ community.
Some things we still have to be aware and self-aware.
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Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
OP
In before "but it's OK because they hate gay people, so being called gay is extra effective!"
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#1
People take it different ways. Good to know -& have in mind- what might bother others.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#5
Makes sense but maybe it comes across as a gay whistle to the LGBTQ community.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#29
I agree that there seems to be a blind spot in people from the left, it's reason I posted OP.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#9
From my own experience I say it is a blind spot we have. We are w/the LGBTQ community in
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#26
It is true though that they make gay jokes. So what is a retort to that?
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#15
I think its been explained here in reference to how African Americans can use the N word.
cwydro
Nov 2017
#16
Ain't it? That was my impression too when I watched yesterday for 1st time.
Madam45for2923
Nov 2017
#23