It may seem like it doesn't matter because he’s dead. But the men's allegations underscore the dangers and hypocrisy of the closet among anti-LGBTQ politicians—and the media's failure to investigate.
The other issue is Graham's sexuality could and probably was something that trump held over LG's head. In this sense, Graham was a huge security risk, not that he was gay but the lengths he would go to to stay in the closet.
Open secrets are tolerated within the family if they are never exhibited publicly and embarrass its members. I see the Republican Party as a big, extended Southern family in a very Faulknerian way.
The damage done by the secrets and lies are passed on for generations so there is never accountability and healing.
Thanks Michelangelo for more sane coverage of RW bigotry. Yes I agree it’s very good this Truth is getting a yawn, because the world already knew and accepted it. It’s always good to let young people know too.
Trump was part of that too. Started with Epstein & trump in group sex with boys & girls. Its so strange the amount of male boys who have interactions with republican men, they’re more involved with gay males interactions than ppl realize, the loudest against LGBT ARE THE MOST CLOSETED INVOLVED!
Cat got yr tongue, Michael?? What happened? Years ago, you had ALL the tea on Miss Lindsay's hooker habit, the name & pic etc of the service provider, you were going to spill everything, then.....nothing. Threats of lawsuits? She's dead, now what???
Aside from the cattiness and bitchiness, there is a kernel of truth in marhar123's statement.
Michael, you closed your post with the following: "we’ve not come nearly far enough if closeted public figures are still considered an open secret but not worthy of being investigated and reported on while they are alive". I'm 100% in agreement with you, and equally frustrated. However, of all the people out there, you, in particular, are in a unique position to actually address the issue you're frustrated by. You're an accomplished and respected journalist. You have access to sources that are unknown to the average LGBT reader. At least some of the investigating and some of the reporting should fall in your wheelhouse. Does this mean you're wholly responsible for being the Mulder and Scully that uncovers the truth that's out there? No, but you can contribute towards dragging some of these hypocrites out from the dark corners of the closets they live in.
A very sad contribution to the entire matter is that none of these boy-toy tricks will come forward with vital information on who their Congressional daddies are. We're rightfully disgusted that Diaper Donnie has allowed his love of money to corrupt himself (and destroy the country along the way), and many of the male hustlers sell out the LGBT community for a mere fraction of what Dementia Donnie gets.
The other issue is Graham's sexuality could and probably was something that trump held over LG's head. In this sense, Graham was a huge security risk, not that he was gay but the lengths he would go to to stay in the closet.
Love your writing.
Open secrets are tolerated within the family if they are never exhibited publicly and embarrass its members. I see the Republican Party as a big, extended Southern family in a very Faulknerian way.
The damage done by the secrets and lies are passed on for generations so there is never accountability and healing.
Thanks Michelangelo for more sane coverage of RW bigotry. Yes I agree it’s very good this Truth is getting a yawn, because the world already knew and accepted it. It’s always good to let young people know too.
Trump was part of that too. Started with Epstein & trump in group sex with boys & girls. Its so strange the amount of male boys who have interactions with republican men, they’re more involved with gay males interactions than ppl realize, the loudest against LGBT ARE THE MOST CLOSETED INVOLVED!
Cat got yr tongue, Michael?? What happened? Years ago, you had ALL the tea on Miss Lindsay's hooker habit, the name & pic etc of the service provider, you were going to spill everything, then.....nothing. Threats of lawsuits? She's dead, now what???
Aside from the cattiness and bitchiness, there is a kernel of truth in marhar123's statement.
Michael, you closed your post with the following: "we’ve not come nearly far enough if closeted public figures are still considered an open secret but not worthy of being investigated and reported on while they are alive". I'm 100% in agreement with you, and equally frustrated. However, of all the people out there, you, in particular, are in a unique position to actually address the issue you're frustrated by. You're an accomplished and respected journalist. You have access to sources that are unknown to the average LGBT reader. At least some of the investigating and some of the reporting should fall in your wheelhouse. Does this mean you're wholly responsible for being the Mulder and Scully that uncovers the truth that's out there? No, but you can contribute towards dragging some of these hypocrites out from the dark corners of the closets they live in.
A very sad contribution to the entire matter is that none of these boy-toy tricks will come forward with vital information on who their Congressional daddies are. We're rightfully disgusted that Diaper Donnie has allowed his love of money to corrupt himself (and destroy the country along the way), and many of the male hustlers sell out the LGBT community for a mere fraction of what Dementia Donnie gets.
What?! Ooooo! I get it you get off on gay baiting. Sorry Charley won’t fly here.
Remember even Peter Thiel is married now. As is PM of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 !
Every accusation is a confession from the members of the regime.