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Starboard Tack

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27. Sounds like political correctness gone beserk to me.

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 06:21 PM

Aug 2014

Is there something wrong with being effeminate? Many men are effeminate and many are not. Some are gay and some are straight. So what? How is it offensive? We can't all be super macho guys. Are Republicans not allowed to be effeminate? If anything, the remark could be considered offensive to women, though I doubt any were offended by it. I could see any human being offended if they were compared to Lindsay Graham, regardless of his sexual orientation. He reminds me of this old lady friend of my Grandma, who was always complaining and whining about something. I have nothing against old ladies, btw, just people who whine a lot.

Freepers must be hijacking juries again.

Now that is a slur against 7 DUers, including myself.

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Poll: Mass. Democrats would back Clinton over Warren [View all] DonViejo Aug 2014 OP

Wow. Disappointed... Helen Borg Aug 2014 #1

Why? Warren is not running. Ma voters more than any others are keenly aware of that. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2014 #13

What's the point of the poll? If she does not run, she won't be on the ballot... Helen Borg Aug 2014 #17

Exactly! nt Xipe Totec Aug 2014 #28

Neither is Clinton running, at this point. Art_from_Ark Aug 2014 #44

Did she say that explicitly? Xipe Totec Aug 2014 #45

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #2

Gee, maybe it's actual DEMOCRATS who are ready to pick Hillary... brooklynite Aug 2014 #9

Massachusetts Democrats like Hillary, Progressive dog Aug 2014 #12

The same preference for Hillary among Democrats exist in the other 49 states as well. 3rdwaydem Aug 2014 #51

I don't blame them. GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #3

hey! get with the sensitivity and awareness hopemountain Aug 2014 #18

How am I slamming his sexual orientation? GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #35

FYI. Someone thought your remark was insensitive toward gays. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #19

A lot of times, posts that assert that Lindsey Graham is gay or effeminate get HIDDEN. alp227 Aug 2014 #21

Alp you know very well that the jury selection is random and you do a disservice to those willing cstanleytech Aug 2014 #24

Sounds like political correctness gone beserk to me. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #27

Of course sexual identity isn't something to mock. alp227 Aug 2014 #52

"Accuse someone of being gay"? Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #53

I'm talking about the intent of accusers. alp227 Aug 2014 #54

I agree that those who spread rumors do not have good intentions. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #55

I am not construing sexual orientation as negative. alp227 Aug 2014 #56

Agreed, but when it comes to public figures I guess all bets are off Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #57

I guess they never read Charlie Pierce's columns then. GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #33

I'm just going to ask nicely: Please edit your post Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #31

Just quoting Charlie Pierce. GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #32

Then you should indicate that in the post Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #34

It has nothing to do with sexual orientation. GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #36

You look silly trying to explain away obvious bullshit. n/t Psephos Aug 2014 #39

I honestly don't care what you think. n/t GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #40

it wasn't keeping me up at night n/t Psephos Aug 2014 #41

Me, either. n/t GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #46

And be a token black guy for the GOP to point to Arkana Aug 2014 #59

That's absolutely pathetic. PDJane Aug 2014 #4

This is odd news INdemo Aug 2014 #5

We want her HERE graywarrior Aug 2014 #6

Yeah, graywarrior Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #10

Follow the link to the poll questions/answers, etc.... DonViejo Aug 2014 #14

Yup! sheshe2 Aug 2014 #20

+100000000000000 meegbear Aug 2014 #22

What kind of people subscribe to The Suffolk/Herald? Baitball Blogger Aug 2014 #7

"Suffolk" is short for Suffolk University DonViejo Aug 2014 #8

Same poll that gave Virginia and Florida to Romney? (just curious) tomm2thumbs Aug 2014 #11

OMG, there are Democrats out there who think Hillary Clinton is a Democrat??? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Aug 2014 #15

I can't vote for a DINO unless the alternative would be putting ballyhoo Aug 2014 #16

LOL!!! From their own poll!!! Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #23

They both are very well liked. NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #37

Millennials don't want Clinton.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #43

If your complaint is about "reruns from the last century" NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #47

Nixon was before their parents time.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #48

You're wrong. Polls have consistently shown that "millennials" like Hillary Clinton NYC Liberal Aug 2014 #49

"it"? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #50

Thanks for the link to the poll, Don. sheshe2 Aug 2014 #25

Many Massachusetts Democrats are unaware of HRC's stand on the issues. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #26

And more heads explode on DU. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2014 #29

That makes complete sense, given that Elizabeth has repeatedly said she's not running Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2014 #30

Gross. blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #38

I didn't know Sen. Warren was running for President. ????? n/t jaysunb Aug 2014 #42

Well, that's motherfucking insane. True Blue Door Aug 2014 #58