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Seek Truth's avatar

Wow! Now go after the other Johnson......MIKE Johnson. I suspect he's of the same orientation. Isn't it odd how self hatred of one's own gayness can prompt someone to hate all gays and vote against their own interests. It seems similar to women, who know that the patriarchy is cruel to them, but they still align with the misogyny so they have a little bit of reflected power. It must be terrifying for these people to live in the light of truth.

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Eric's avatar

Many gay men are blessed with "gaydar" - the ability to spot another gay man simply by noticing how they walk, talk, dress, or conduct themselves. When Aaron Schock emerged, many gay men already suspected he was gay - even without all of the gossip and whispering.

The belief that Tom Cruise is a big ol' closet case is so widespread that South Park built an entire episode around it. Tim Tebow is an example of someone that wraps themselves in religious wholesomeness to such a degree that people wonder what he's hiding.

Up on Capitol Hill the gaydar zeroes in on Mike Johnson, Josh Hawley, Tom Cotton, and Jim Jordan, to name just a few. Matt Schlapp is politically adjacent but also sets off the gaydar. My husband used to work at a car dealership that Bernie Moreno owned, and got the "this closet case is checking me out" creeps everytime Bernie visited. FWIW the gaydar also went off with Charlie Kirk.

Needless to say, having power and money allows these people to get away with having a hidden second life while making real life difficult for other members of the LGBTQ+ community. "As long as it's good for me I really don't care what happens to you."

I give people like Gus Kenworthy and Carl Nassib a lot of credit for proudly and proactively saying they were gay, and that their sexual orientation was but a very small part of who they were as people.

What would be very ironic is that if we ever get to a point at which the dust settles, it turns out that Lindsey Graham is the only straight one in the bunch.

If there are escorts or others that have definitive proof that any of these self-righteous closet cases are actually gay, please come forward. You will probably be making a huge personal (and possibly financial) sacrifice, but you'd also be cementing your legacy in LGBTQ+ history.

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Seek Truth's avatar

I agree with your statement. My former husband was more gay than bi and once I lived with him, my gaydar was impeccable. I can usually spot one a mile away. My ex was also completely closeted his entire life because he was catholic. He was also very MAGA! I'm glad I left him years ago, not because of his gayness, but because I couldn't live with his dishonesty. He had no insight about his own hypocrisy.

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Joe Jones's avatar

100%. Low insight is a classic hallmark of MAGA, followed closely by deep insecurity and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

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donnab's avatar

They are, among other things, hypocrites.

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donnab's avatar

The self-hating MAGA gays are mentally ill. It's so much easier to accept and love yourself than to spout hatred with the goal of MAGA fame and $$.

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Sakina's avatar

So true, Donnab, and the more of them that are outed, the better. The "I've Had It" podcasters mentioned Marco Rubio, as well.

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Jeff C.'s avatar

You know what Bennie reminds me of, Ted Haggard! Especially at his megachurch when there were young men in the front row overly excited while hearing his sermon.

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Teddy Partridge's avatar

I AM ON A MISSION:

All chaps are assless. Can we please retire the tittillating phrase "assless chaps?"

Thank you.

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Michelangelo Signorile's avatar

haha

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Diane's avatar

As a former equestrian and cowgirl I support your mission. Just "chaps" though assless is a great word to use in as many other contexts as possible.

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Pope Buck I's avatar

Chaps with an ass are "pants."

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Joshua Irving Gershick's avatar

Dears, Bad Fairies are the worst. I’m no fan of Milo, but if she wants to out the hypocrites who vilify and demonize us then carry on in private, go ahead on. Photos? Videos? Bring ‘em! Out the lot of these liars. And going forward, make all of them unwelcome in any queer space.

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Wonne's avatar

Isn't gay republican an oxymoron?! No one can out-MAGA a MAGA like Santos. ROFL

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Diane's avatar

I listened to your whole segment on this while driving back from an errand out of town, and I was shrieking with laughter in my car. What a bunch of buffoonery. How can the everyday MAGA base person possibly get their bearings? And how could I possibly care less? Thanks for a great show today, Michelangelo. And I always remember the phrase from the wonderful Dan Savage: "butt-fucking homophobes".

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Derrick's avatar

Paul Lynde Hollywood Squares iconic center square with a little shake of his head “That’s rich !!”, really sums this whole thing up. Some of those folk may be true bi ?? I knew old school fella ended out as bi and enjoyed hitting up on pretty much everyone vertical on two legs. Sadly, ended up not escaping the old AIDS thing , gone too soon in his 40’s. But with Santos’ gaping gasping aghast look while clutching his pearls, that was entertaining ! If he had been in his drag bit while gasping clutching pearls, I really would’ve been ROTFLMAO ! Add in Miss Lindsey G. in an 1800’s southern belle hoop skirt it’d be a great modernized skit for the old Carol Burnette show. LOL. Break out the popcorn for break up maga style.

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Thomas Lowe's avatar

"And I am here for it. "

Me too.

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Karen Silkworm's avatar

If we can ever laugh again these folks give an unlimited amount of unholy and unnatural pairings to work with when it comes to sneaky monkey stuff…I propose a new TV series for consenting and politically savvy adults or at least a comic book in volumes…a board game…you know this is a gift from the gods during the worst time of our lives. I just need someone to stake me…and a beret and a bullhorn…

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Jeff C.'s avatar

Or even a political satire movie! Someone get Warren Beatty on the phone. Not to mention we're all getting of Hollywood constantly pumping out remakes, sequels and other assorted CGI slop.

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Karen Silkworm's avatar

100%. p.s. This project writes and sells itself. I don’t think we even need any bigwigs or technology. Maybe some of the crypto invisible floating money kings like that mighty ducks guy can loan us a few gold bars…might bring back the the-ater after all. I am thinking John Cassavetes style with a built in cast of faces we know by heart and an unlimited story line of love and crime in exotic locales…we need cameras and crew and a set! As director I just plan to scream action and film what god provides…

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Jeff C.'s avatar

I screwed up the grammar on my last post. I meant "getting tired of" in case you were wondering.

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Karen Silkworm's avatar

I knew exactly what you meant. And wholeheartedly agree.

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Jeff Archuleta's avatar

Hateful, grifting hypocrites, all! As a gay man, I say they can all go fuck themselves!

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Wonne's avatar

They probably would, if they could.

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Alex A's avatar

Very weird indeed! Please talk about closeted MAGATS in your segment today.

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Jeff C.'s avatar

I knew something was suspect whenever I saw a video clip of Bennie being surrounded by a group of young men while spouting off some dialougue about how great trad wives are, how they should have lots of kids, and sit on the porch in a rocking-chair with a shotgun.

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Kristy Kanen's avatar

Oh no ! Ben- Gay ! 😉

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Joe Jones's avatar

It took me a while, but I finally realized the group most responsible for my oppression was closeted LGBTIQA, especially those with power. They are vile.

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Muse Tutor's avatar

Oh I wish soooooo much I could be ex straight! Gays have all the fun! It must be soooo miserable to pretend you are straight vs Being gay and FREE!!!

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