Comments on: Conservatives Respond To Foley Scandal With Anti-Gay Smears http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:53:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Memnison Journal :: A Separate Reality: Pass the Buck http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-3698673 Memnison Journal :: A Separate Reality: Pass the Buck Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:06:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-3698673 [...] Or that all gays are really pederasts, anyway. Or that all molesting and gays and whatnot are really the fault of the liberals and the liberal media destroying America’s values. [...] [...] Or that all gays are really pederasts, anyway. Or that all molesting and gays and whatnot are really the fault of the liberals and the liberal media destroying America’s values. [...]

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]]> By: donewiththebush http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-998993 donewiththebush Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:38:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-998993 This guy ran a political race in FL in which he lied to the people about his sexuality. He voted against himself when he introduced and got passed child protection laws. Even now he is blaming his actions on alcohol. This guy has some serious issues with self worth and the truth. The fact that the object of his affection (or should I say perversion) was of the same sex as him means nothing. I don't have the link but many psychologists now are starting to say that extreme conservatism is actually a mental disorder that has a lot to do with making yourself and others believe in a view of the world that doesn't deal in reality and in the fact that others are going to do what they want to do in a free society. This guy is nuts, plain and simple and his cronies believe in the same crazy non-reality based world of conservatism so they thought if they covered it up, the fact that it was happening would just go away. Sounds just like the crazy rhetoric of the commander in chief, can't wait to get rid of these idiots and take back our country!!! After being in control for so long their lies and 'untruths' are starting to show. This is why we don't have a one party system, the checks and balances and scrutiny of the other parties bring out the truth where scoundrels would try to cover things up. When you tell yourself over and over that what you are doing is correct and good for everyone, you lose sight of what it is that you originally set out to do no matter how good your original intentions were. His party and other in Washington ignored his behavior and in his mind it started to become ok otherwise he would never have had the gall to ry to get into the dorm. I could be wrong... He could just be completely insane!. This guy ran a political race in FL in which he lied to the people about his sexuality. He voted against himself when he introduced and got passed child protection laws. Even now he is blaming his actions on alcohol. This guy has some serious issues with self worth and the truth. The fact that the object of his affection (or should I say perversion) was of the same sex as him means nothing. I don’t have the link but many psychologists now are starting to say that extreme conservatism is actually a mental disorder that has a lot to do with making yourself and others believe in a view of the world that doesn’t deal in reality and in the fact that others are going to do what they want to do in a free society. This guy is nuts, plain and simple and his cronies believe in the same crazy non-reality based world of conservatism so they thought if they covered it up, the fact that it was happening would just go away. Sounds just like the crazy rhetoric of the commander in chief, can’t wait to get rid of these idiots and take back our country!!! After being in control for so long their lies and ‘untruths’ are starting to show. This is why we don’t have a one party system, the checks and balances and scrutiny of the other parties bring out the truth where scoundrels would try to cover things up. When you tell yourself over and over that what you are doing is correct and good for everyone, you lose sight of what it is that you originally set out to do no matter how good your original intentions were. His party and other in Washington ignored his behavior and in his mind it started to become ok otherwise he would never have had the gall to ry to get into the dorm. I could be wrong… He could just be completely insane!.

]]> By: Think Progress » POLL: Majority Of Americans Reject Right Wing’s Anti-Gay Smears In Foley Scandal http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-989353 Think Progress » POLL: Majority Of Americans Reject Right Wing’s Anti-Gay Smears In Foley Scandal Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:06:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-989353 [...] Since the Foley scandal broke, many right-wing activists have attempted to brand the scandal as a homosexual issue. Linda Harvey of the conservative site WorldNetDaily stated that “sex with youth are built into the ‘gay’ sub-culture” and Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said that “neither party seems likely to address the real issue, which is the link between homosexuality and child sexual abuse.” [...] [...] Since the Foley scandal broke, many right-wing activists have attempted to brand the scandal as a homosexual issue. Linda Harvey of the conservative site WorldNetDaily stated that “sex with youth are built into the ‘gay’ sub-culture” and Family Research Council President Tony Perkins said that “neither party seems likely to address the real issue, which is the link between homosexuality and child sexual abuse.” [...]

]]> By: impeachbush http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-974352 impeachbush Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:44:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-974352 G.O.P. = Gay Old Polititians G.O.P. = Gay Old Polititians

]]> By: SC Lamont RN Homepage & Blog http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-974155 SC Lamont RN Homepage & Blog Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:46:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-974155 <strong>More Queer stuff....</strong> Some of that unwarranted blame is the fallout of religious institutions that consistently demonize queer folk, who have been part of human society for as long as humans have existed yet still make convenient targets when a conspiratorial scapegoat is..... More Queer stuff….

Some of that unwarranted blame is the fallout of religious institutions that consistently demonize queer folk, who have been part of human society for as long as humans have existed yet still make convenient targets when a conspiratorial scapegoat is…..

]]> By: LindafromIllinois http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-973828 LindafromIllinois Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:51:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-973828 The repubs talking points include bringing up scandals that happened more than 20 years ago!?! That's their defense? I want to vomit when I see one of these slick mealy mouthed hypocrites on TV putting their vile, deceitful spin on this shameful scandal. The repubs talking points include bringing up scandals that happened more than 20 years ago!?! That’s their defense? I want to vomit when I see one of these slick mealy mouthed hypocrites on TV putting their vile, deceitful spin on this shameful scandal.

]]> By: Jon Kocol http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-973805 Jon Kocol Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:41:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-973805 It's not about congressmen, pages or even sexual orientation, it's about distraction. Distraction like playing "hide the Condi" in Bagdad so no one can ask her tough questions about her lies covering up administration incompetence. The fact is that no one in the White House did anything even remotely resembling the jobs they were supposed to be doing before September 11th, and that they lied to cover that up, and the 9/11 commission did nothing to uncover those facts, and now Condi has been caught blatently lying to back up her previous lies. What will the media do with this bombshell? I hear Wolf is going to have a chat with her about what? - North Korea's supposed nuclear test. I wouldn't out it past the administration to have negotiated in secret with N.K. to have them fake a nuke test, so Condi will have her distraction and can come home, and W can rattle his sabers and appear "confrontational." W doesn't have to worry about anyone thinking a nuclear NK. is his fault because that shill McCain is already blaming this test on Clinton's administration. Worthless f**cking losers, everyone of them. It’s not about congressmen, pages or even sexual orientation, it’s about distraction. Distraction like playing “hide the Condi” in Bagdad so no one can ask her tough questions about her lies covering up administration incompetence. The fact is that no one in the White House did anything even remotely resembling the jobs they were supposed to be doing before September 11th, and that they lied to cover that up, and the 9/11 commission did nothing to uncover those facts, and now Condi has been caught blatently lying to back up her previous lies. What will the media do with this bombshell? I hear Wolf is going to have a chat with her about what? – North Korea’s supposed nuclear test. I wouldn’t out it past the administration to have negotiated in secret with N.K. to have them fake a nuke test, so Condi will have her distraction and can come home, and W can rattle his sabers and appear “confrontational.” W doesn’t have to worry about anyone thinking a nuclear NK. is his fault because that shill McCain is already blaming this test on Clinton’s administration. Worthless f**cking losers, everyone of them.

]]> By: Helen Read http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-973543 Helen Read Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:25:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-973543 I've read through all of the 149 comments posted so far because I believe in the Democratic philosophy of tolerance and health, I'm searching for some guidance towards sanity. Overcoming fear in every form should be our highest priority. The Republicans have a real talent for invoking hysteria, we need to raise conciousness instead of stooping to their level in name calling. We need to stop being seduced by their cheap freak show theatrics. We need to see and respect the humanity in everyone ,and stop trying to isolate ourselves in "us vs. them"strategies, because alienation only continues to feed the fear.The abusers and the abused both need to be taken care of. In order to maintain a healthy society of individuals, we need to develop compassion for each other, especially when we fail.There's no other way. We can't allow the immature to ruin our collective health. I’ve read through all of the 149 comments posted so far because I believe
in the Democratic philosophy of tolerance and health, I’m searching for some
guidance towards sanity.
Overcoming fear in every form should be our highest priority.
The Republicans have a real talent for invoking hysteria, we need to raise
conciousness instead of stooping to their level in name calling.
We need to stop being seduced by their cheap freak show theatrics.
We need to see and respect the humanity in everyone ,and stop trying to isolate ourselves in “us vs. them”strategies, because alienation only continues to feed the fear.The abusers and the abused both need to be taken care of. In order to maintain a healthy society of individuals, we need
to develop compassion for each other, especially when we fail.There’s no other way. We can’t allow the immature to ruin our collective health.

]]> By: juan http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-960910 juan Sat, 07 Oct 2006 23:33:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-960910 <strong><em><a href="http://" rel="nofollow"> <blockquote></blockquote> </a></em></strong>

]]> By: juan http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-960908 juan Sat, 07 Oct 2006 23:32:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-960908 holas holas

]]> By: Tony Pistone http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-959787 Tony Pistone Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:47:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-959787 Facts are facts. The majority of child molestors are heterosexual. But another fact to go along with it...there are far more heterosexuals than homosexuals. Another fact that you'll probably be uncomfortable with: <strong><em>porportionately</em></strong>, homosexuals are more likely to be pedophiles than heterosexuals. What some of these conservative commentators are saying just rings a little too true for the pro-gay lobby. Instead of attacking those who point out the truth, try attacking the source of your shame. Facts are facts. The majority of child molestors are heterosexual. But another fact to go along with it…there are far more heterosexuals than homosexuals. Another fact that you’ll probably be uncomfortable with: porportionately, homosexuals are more likely to be pedophiles than heterosexuals.

What some of these conservative commentators are saying just rings a little too true for the pro-gay lobby. Instead of attacking those who point out the truth, try attacking the source of your shame.

]]> By: Jim Angehr http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-958603 Jim Angehr Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:48:48 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-958603 In a period where there were 2 horrific tragedies where heterosexual sexual predators rounded up young school girls and then molested and murdered them, it amazes me that these simpletons jump so swiftly on a pedophile-homosexual connection in the Foley fiasco. Using their logic, we should all keep our little girls away from the sick , twisted and perverted older straight white male. In a period where there were 2 horrific tragedies where heterosexual sexual predators rounded up young school girls and then molested and murdered them, it amazes me that these simpletons jump so swiftly on a pedophile-homosexual connection in the Foley fiasco. Using their logic, we should all keep our little girls away from the sick , twisted and perverted older straight white male.

]]> By: Chuck Johnson http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-954685 Chuck Johnson Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:47:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-954685 Queers spread AIDS and molest children. Normal people find them disgusting which is why they belong to the Democrats. Queers spread AIDS and molest children. Normal people find them disgusting which is why they belong to the Democrats.

]]> By: Andria http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-952970 Andria Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:33:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-952970 Alcoholism is not a valid excuse. If he was too drunk to use good judgement, he would have been too drunk to type a comprehensible IM. I can hardly type on those little phones when I'm sober!! Alcoholism is not a valid excuse. If he was too drunk to use good judgement, he would have been too drunk to type a comprehensible IM. I can hardly type on those little phones when I’m sober!!

]]> By: Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-952355 Annie Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:24:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-952355 There's really no need to argue the age of consent issue. Regardless of the age of consent (however your state might define it), being "of age" does not mean consent was given. Oh. And I don't think I'll ever be able to watch "Win Ben Stein's Money" again. There’s really no need to argue the age of consent issue. Regardless of the age of consent (however your state might define it), being “of age” does not mean consent was given.

Oh. And I don’t think I’ll ever be able to watch “Win Ben Stein’s Money” again.

]]> By: MARK PATTERSON http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-951998 MARK PATTERSON Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:30:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-951998 SO TYPICAL OF REPIGLICANS,GAY EQUALS "CHILD MOLESTER",and yet most of them are HETEROSEXUAL,and hasn't anyone in america watched the nbc shows where they "nab em",god,all american heterosexual married men,WITH CHILDREN,trying to nail boys and girls.YEP,FOLEY IS A CHILD MOLESTER,NOT A "GAY MAN",and alcoholics vomiting DO NOT MOLEST WHEN THEY ARE INTOXICATED EITHER,pigs,vote these pigs out now,BEFORE IT'STOO LATE,and get ahold of that pig hannity,and limbaugh,ONCE AGAIN THEY ARE BLAMING THE "VICTIMS",INNOCENT CHILDREN, but that shouldn't suprise us,WE HAVE MURDERED NEARLY 3,000 IN THE ILLEGAL "IRAQI VIETNAM",so what's they heck,just a few kids ruined for life,EMAIL HANNITY,LIMBURGER,AND THE REST,TELL THEM THEY'RE PIGS,THERE DAYS ARE NUMBERED.GET OUT AND VOTE,VOTE FOR ANYONE BUT REPIGLICANS SO TYPICAL OF REPIGLICANS,GAY EQUALS “CHILD MOLESTER”,and yet most of them are HETEROSEXUAL,and hasn’t anyone in america watched the nbc shows where they “nab em”,god,all american heterosexual married men,WITH CHILDREN,trying to nail boys and girls.YEP,FOLEY IS A CHILD MOLESTER,NOT A “GAY MAN”,and alcoholics vomiting DO NOT MOLEST WHEN THEY ARE INTOXICATED EITHER,pigs,vote these pigs out now,BEFORE IT’STOO LATE,and get ahold of that pig hannity,and limbaugh,ONCE AGAIN THEY ARE BLAMING THE “VICTIMS”,INNOCENT CHILDREN, but that shouldn’t suprise us,WE HAVE MURDERED NEARLY 3,000 IN THE ILLEGAL “IRAQI VIETNAM”,so what’s they heck,just a few kids ruined for life,EMAIL HANNITY,LIMBURGER,AND THE REST,TELL THEM THEY’RE PIGS,THERE DAYS ARE NUMBERED.GET OUT AND VOTE,VOTE FOR ANYONE BUT REPIGLICANS

]]> By: neli http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-951959 neli Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:15:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-951959 Amazing how the same Republicans dig deeper their own graves. But where will they bury their lies? Statistically, over 82% of pedophiles are heterosexuals. Also, is there any credibility to this news about a Homeland Security official who was also reported for pedophilia, but reports to the WH were again ignored? http://www.alternet.org/story/34528/ Amazing how the same Republicans dig deeper their own graves. But where will they bury their lies? Statistically, over 82% of pedophiles are heterosexuals. Also, is there any credibility to this news about a Homeland Security official who was also reported for pedophilia, but reports to the WH were again ignored?

http://www.alternet.org/story/34528/

]]> By: Robert W. Strauss http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-951812 Robert W. Strauss Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:25:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-951812 <em>Like the rest of the nation, I too have been distracted by the latest "Pants Down Scandal". It's sexy! However, it's getting in the way of bush's own grab for a dictator's power, as he takes a HUGE dump on the US Condition. And, with his moron's grin, goes yup-yipping it back to the bank, a billionaire. Is anyone ELSE besides ME, bothered that little lord Fauntleroy (bush) is THE ONLY president EVER to slime his way into the presidency a millionaire, and eight years later to leave the office he NEVER was elected into a billionaire. Frankly, I think the NEOCON have given the ENTIRE nation a size 18 butt-hole! (Figuratively) In return, we should toss that Little pigphucker a party in return. While here, get him good and loaded, and return the favor. Let give HIM a size 22 bunghole! bush deserves NOTHING less! Can I get an amen?</em> Like the rest of the nation, I too have been distracted by the latest “Pants Down Scandal”. It’s sexy! However, it’s getting in the way of bush’s own grab for a dictator’s power, as he takes a HUGE dump on the US Condition. And, with his moron’s grin, goes yup-yipping it back to the bank, a billionaire.

Is anyone ELSE besides ME, bothered that little lord Fauntleroy (bush) is THE ONLY president EVER to slime his way into the presidency a millionaire, and eight years later to leave the office he NEVER was elected into a billionaire.

Frankly, I think the NEOCON have given the ENTIRE nation a size 18 butt-hole! (Figuratively)

In return, we should toss that Little pigphucker a party in return. While here, get him good and loaded, and return the favor. Let give HIM a size 22 bunghole! bush deserves NOTHING less! Can I get an amen?

]]> By: Ralph Pierre http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/comment-page-3/#comment-951356 Ralph Pierre Fri, 06 Oct 2006 04:15:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/03/foley-anti-gay/#comment-951356 Hi Randi My biggest fears is that these high ranking people are reaching-out to young kids, they will teach, train, and corrupt them. In the next fifteen years those kids will earn enough power to become our nation new leaders, to my mind they are going to be worst than what we have now, therefore, we must stop them, keep them away from these kids and save our future generation. Hi Randi
My biggest fears is that these high ranking people are reaching-out to young kids, they will teach, train, and corrupt them. In the next fifteen years those kids will earn enough power to become our nation new leaders, to my mind they are going to be worst than what we have now, therefore, we must stop them, keep them away from these kids and save our future generation.

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