I got to give this one two thumbs up!

He doesn't look very happy.

So let me get this straight... they want to be treated like every other person... but we are supposed to be all celebratory not simply because eh got the job, but because he is a homosexual... and then because he got the job?

Stupid.

Great on getting the job dude. Your being a homosexual... meaningless.

Obama has hired a gay social secretary?

Well, hiring a dour one would hardly be appropriate, doncha think?

Wot's that, he's the first openly gay social secretary, ya say?

Well then.

Fabulous Flag.

Be Well.

Your being a homosexual... meaningless.

Now if only more people felt that way and then there would be no opposition to gay marriage and unconstitutional amendments to make them second class citizens.

^_^

Be Well.

/Wot Spud did there.
//Did ya see?

He looks normal though.

Fabulous Flag.

of course, he works for a democrat.

If the same guy worked for a GOP administration then he is a self-loathing POS.

#5 | Posted by dethspud at 2011-02-25 04:38 PM | Reply | Flag:

Hey if they want to have "homosexual marriage" as well as marriage they can be my guest. I don't think they will really be satisfied if they get "homosexual marriage" recognized with marriage, but if that is what you think they want... let them have that. Doesn't matter to me.

It still seems different but equal, and making mention of their homosexuality as though it is special.

You would think they would simply desire marriage, not "homosexual marriage".

What if he sucks at his new job, too?

Hey if they want to have "homosexual marriage" as well as marriage they can be my guest.

Why can't it just be "marriage" for both?

I don't think they will really be satisfied if they get "homosexual marriage" recognized with marriage, but if that is what you think they want... let them have that. Doesn't matter to me.

You don't think they'll stop with equality?

Wot do you imagine it is that they *really* want?

To nullify all straight marriages?

To force people to get gay married who aren't gay?

To force dogs to marry cats?

To paint the WH fuschia?

Wot actually goes on in that wee head of yers?

You prolly shoulda just stopped at "I don't think."

Be Well.

To paint the WH fuschia?

I have to put my foot down on that one.

What if he sucks at his new job, too?

#9 | Posted by cookfish

#10 | Posted by dethspud at 2011-02-25 04:52 PM | Reply | Flag:

Potato,

You are the one that said that wanted "gay marriage". I say homosexual marriage, so as not to sound like an infantile minded middle school child, or cutesy potato.

If you were talking about marriage, you should have said marriage, not "homosexual marriage". "Homosexual marriage" is different than just marriage. For a group to want "homosexual marriage" means they want their homosexuality lifted up and praised, thus a special distinct kind of marriage.

If you don't mean "homosexual marriage"... say marriage.

It's so simple... even a potato can do it.

If they want to be recognized as any one else, they should refer to it simply as marriage, not "homosexual marriage".

It is the same problem as making sure to announce that this guy is a homosexual in stating that he got the job.

They want to be normal, but they also want to make sure their homosexuality is recognized in what they do.

Kind of double speak... no?

'White House names gay social secretary'

Congrats Corky, don't let it go to your head though. Either little one that is.

Homosexual marriage" is different than just marriage

How so?

For a group to want "homosexual marriage" means they want their homosexuality lifted up and praised, thus a special distinct kind of marriage.

Because "equal rights" = "special rights" to you?

Because "tolerance" = "praise" to you?

Protip: They don't.

Be Well.

Just what the doctor ordered. A flamer. Nero fiddled and Obama does MoTown.

"Just what the doctor ordered. A flamer. Nero fiddled and Obama does MoTown."

And Spuds was disappointed when he found out the Calgary Flames were actually a hockey team.

the Calgary Flames were actually a hockey team

The Flames are a hockey team now?

Lawls!

Obviously, you've ever actually watched them play?

Cos if had you'd change yer mind right quick!

Ahhh, the banner ads!

I think this is an excellent choice.

A popular gay bar is about as difficult to navigate socially as any diplomatic circles I've been around.

One mistake, and you're toast.

One mistake, and you're toast.

#21 | Posted by MaryTylerWhore at 2011-02-25 08:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

You shouldn't have gotten old, Mary.

Why do we even know his sexuality? Who cares?

Why do we even know his sexuality? Who cares?

#23 | Posted by soheifox at 2011-02-25 08:27 PM | Reply | Flag:

Only other queers.

If the same guy worked for a GOP administration then he is a self-loathing POS.

He'd be so far in the closet no one would ever know.

Unless he was Jeff Gannon.

"formerly the chief of staff to the U.S. ambassador to France "

no one has made light of that yet? wtf?

"You shouldn't have gotten old, Mary."

You should have gotten that GED, but no one's perfect.

What if he sucks at his new job, too?

#9 | Posted by cookfish

It means Cookie will be guesting in the Lincoln Bedroom.

#14 | POSTED BY EXPS

Everyone gets special treatment Exps.

Off the top of my head, there was a lot of recognition for Obama being the first Black President.

Sara Palin got special attention for being the first (not really the first) female vice presidential nominee.

Bush got special recognition for being the first retarded president.

I'm sure the list continues.

Fact of the matter is, homosexuals are treated as second class citizens, if you dont believe me just look at your own postings about them. For any one of them to achieve anything in our hyper-homophobic society is a great accomplishment.

And get over yourself. Marraige is a union between two people that love each other, if you can't accept that its your own issue, don't make other peoples lives shittier just cause you hate your own life.

#30

thanks.

Once again lesbians were shut out - damn! Sexiest bastards.

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Another reason to go to the sink and throw up!

When I stop hearing the words "first gay this" or "first woman that" or "first minority so & so" then I'll belive that it's about equality & not "protected class" or some other such PC bullshit. I'm not a "heterosexual" this or that & you aren't so fucking special that people spend great deals of time with where you're putting your penis.

These hypenated descriptions only serve to negate the fact that the guy probably educated himself & worked hard to get where he is & it's condescending & insulting.

"I'm not a "heterosexual" this or that..."

#35 | Posted by HATEBIGGOV

Out of the closet now.

If we are not supposed to care who people have sex with (and I don't), then why is this even news....other than to appease a certain constituency?

Acknowledging that someone is gay is simply done to tell others their sexual preferences. Instead of, "hi, I am Jeremy the new social secretary", it now becomes "hi, I am Jeremy, I like to swallow semen and sniff poo, and I am the new social secretary"

"Out of the closet now."

#36 | Posted by Tedly at 2011-02-26 09:18 AM | Reply | Flag

If I were gay I wouldn't be in the closet & I wouldn't need fan fair to make me OK w/ it.

What are Spud and Corky's (of course)

A): favorite American Football teams and B): their top two players?

A) Oilers and the Packers

B) Bob Griese and Dick Butkus

from In Living Colors(TV Series 1990-1994)...Men on football

It's news because it's new. Gay White House officials who are open about their sexual orientation are a rarity. They were expected to hide it because of the kind of hangups some people have exhibited in this discussion. Ten or 15 years ago an openly gay person would probably have been passed over for a White House job.

In time, stuff like this will get a ho-hum reaction. The collective societal freakout over the fact that gays exist seems to be declining.

Anyone hear of Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender or Queer hires yet?
What about SSI folks, when are they gonna be uplifted too? What, you don't even know what SSI stands for? Thats where Michelle divorces Mubarak, who of course is affectionately known as mug ugly barak and she falls in love with one of her daughters when her immutable same sex incest surfaces. I mean after all, there is no genetic problem with children since they are of the same gender so we all need to show we're not bigots or incestophobes as well. Seriously, don't you think it's time to consider our polyamorous, polygamous,polyganous,and other brothers and sisters in sexual attraction too since over the last 15 years we have been morally evolving into approval of all sexual orientations as being immutable anyway so why wait, it's all good, am I right? Let me hear it for me, and everybody said, "get thee behind me".

What if he sucks at his new job, too?

#9 | POSTED BY COOKFISH AT 2011-02-25 04:45 PM | REPLY | FLAG:

Then that will be something both of you have in common.

Anyone hear of Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender or Queer hires yet?
#41 | Posted by Hlloona | Flag: Job Hunter

If I were gay I wouldn't be in the closet & I wouldn't need fan fair to make me OK w/ it.

#38 | POSTED BY HATEBIGGOV AT 2011-02-26 09:26 AM | REPLY | FLAG:

Until you are in a position where you are treated like a second class citizen, you have no idea how you would act.

It's news because it's new.

Is that where the word "news" comes from?

Makes sense.

Fer some reason Spud thought it had to do with North East West South.

Be Well.

#16 | Posted by dethspud at 2011-02-25 05:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

Spud, I find it funny that you are the one that said "gay marriage" (using the word "gay" instead of homosexual because you are a infantile minded middle school child cutesy potato) instead of simple marriage.

You made the distinction... not me. Do they want marriage, or do they want "homosexual marriage"?

You stated that they want "homosexual marriage", I am pretty sure it is a fact that they want regular old marriage, not "homosexual marriage".

How can they be considered equal if they have "homosexual marriage" while other people have marriage?

You don't see the discrepancy in your own post. Hilarious.

I think if they are allowed to be married, it should be called marriage, if they are really being given equal rights.

You seem to think it should be called "homosexual marriage" if they are allowed to be married and given equal rights.

You seem the be the simple potato with the problem. Not me.

You should choose your cutesy speak a little better next time. Don't call it "homosexual marriage" if it is actually marriage that they want.

I am quite sure if all homosexuals marriages were referred to as "homosexual marriage" rather than simply marriage, homosexuals would not be satisfied with that.

You don't seem to grasp that. Unbelievable that you would marginalize them like that saying that their marriage would not be marriage, but rather "homosexual marriage".

Despicable.

Today's Tip: Don't wanna be treated like a 2nd class citizen? Then don't act like one, see how ez that is?

You stated that they want "homosexual marriage", I am pretty sure it is a fact that they want regular old marriage, not "homosexual marriage".

Yer funneh when you think you've made a point.

Today's Tip: Don't wanna be treated like a 2nd class citizen? Then don't act like one, see how ez that is?

Who are you yelling at and why?

Was that supposed to be on topic in some way?

Cos it really wasn't.

It was just dumb.

K?

Be Well.

#48 | Posted by dethspud at 2011-02-26 10:15 AM | Reply | Flag:

Look Potato,

It is not my fault that you relegated homosexuals to second class citizens in your cutesy speak kind of way.

Alright, you don't think their marriage is good enough to be called marriage... we get it... you would rather their marriage be called "homosexual marriage". If you feel the need to treat a group of people like second class citizens just because they are different than you... fine... but i will regard their state recognized marriage as marriage, not some second class form of marriage called "homosexual marriage".

Again... your position is despicable, but you are free to hold it.

"Until you are in a position where you are treated like a second class citizen, you have no idea how you would act."

#44 | Posted by 2008 at 2011-02-26 09:56 AM | Reply | Flag

Um... I grew up poor white trash penecostal in the fucking south so don't tell me I don't know what it's like to be judged unfairly, it ain't always gotta be skin or sexuality but any status can be stereotyped & used to create preconceived notion. Just like a lib, if it ain't happening to you, it ain't happening.

As soon as I read this in the newspaper, I knew this guy had to be queer. Actually, it's the perfect setting: faggots are more tuned to all the pomp, circumstance and ceremony than any woman will ever be. They're in touch with both their feminine and semi-masculine sides.

It was only a matter of time with this administration and now, Obama has a 'play-mate'.

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I watched the discussion on the McLaughlin Group this Friday, and it again made me want to throw up.

I almost think they deliberately put this nauseating trash on TV as a way of saying, "Enough of the good stuff, now let's talk about the garbage."

Notice that he put it at the end of his program, and not at the beginning.

#7 | Posted by eberly
"If the same guy worked for a GOP administration then he is a self-loathing POS."

No, if the same guy worked for a GOP administration then it would be NEWS.

White House Names Gay Social Secretary

Didn't know there were any social secretaries in Washington that were straight. This is kinda like being a black civil rights leader.

Nothing to see here.
Move on.

-No, if the same guy worked for a GOP administration then it would be NEWS.

yes. just like if he works for a Dem administration...it's news.

But aside from that obvious fact, he would still be hated by lefties here for having the audacity to be a gay person and a republican.

you see, liberals are more interested in liberalism than really giving a shit about others.

blacks, gays, women..all of them. if they aren't liberal...they couldn't give a shit about any of them.

-He'd be so far in the closet no one would ever know.

which is my point. a homosexual can be open if he works for a dem.

if he worked for a repub? even worse...if he admitted he was conservative? the retribution from lefties like northgay is what he would be afraid of.

aaaahhhhh, those tolerant liberals.

Disgusting is window dressing your administration with a gay person while giving up on DOMA. Pure catering to the far left.

of course, he works for a democrat.
If the same guy worked for a GOP administration then he is a self-loathing POS.

No, there would be alot of toe-tapping jokes..

Marraige is a union between two people that love each other

No, marriage is a union between a man and a woman sanctioned by God. Nice try to change the definition though, you liberals are good at that.

Again, this is all about mainstream society accepting deviant behavior. The majority of the country will not accept the gay lifestyle, no matter how much you are trying to force them.

"No, marriage is a union between a man and a woman sanctioned by God."

Utter nonsense, the ubsurdity you your claim that God sanctions marriages is hilarious. You can't know if God even exists thus you can't have any idea what He would sanction or not sanction if He actually does exist. YOu can believe whatever you like but you can't speak for most Americans who have left your backwards thinking behind.

YOu can believe whatever you like but you can't speak for most Americans who have left your backwards thinking behind.

MOST americans are religious. THAT is a FACT. Most americans do not agree with the liberal viewpoint. Nov proved THAT...

Boaz:

The fact is, a majority of the American public has already accepted what you term "the gay lifestyle."

Support for full marriage equality is now at 42 percent, according to a CBS/New York Times poll. That's on top of another 25 percent who are okay with civil unions for gays, but not marriage.

Now, the last time I looked, 42 and 25 added up to 67 - a percentage wayyyy over the 51 percent that constitutes a bare majority.

DADT fell without blood in the streets. Full same-sex marriage is the law of five states and the District of Columbia, without ordinary everyday life changing one whit for any reasonable person. Several other states have civil unions available, and again, nobody who doesn't get mail from Pat Robertson gives a shit. DOMA is not being defended by the Obama administration, and not even the right is that fucking upset about it, because there are sure as shit other things to worry about right now, and even that bunch has figured that out.

You lost. Find something else to worry about. I suggest the gulf between rich and poor as a worthy new outlet for your energies.

Who cares?

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Full same-sex marriage is the law of five states and the District of Columbia, without ordinary everyday life changing one whit for any reasonable person. Several other states have civil unions available, and again, nobody who doesn't get mail from Pat Robertson gives a shit.

To impose same-sex marriage on ALL the states is wrong. Every state should choose and if it's citizens do not want same sex marriages legal in their borders, then it should be that way, like our states are sovergn, remember? But as a liberal, I bet you are against states making their own decisions, right?

And remember, we are not a demcracy before you answer...

Wow. Sixty-one posts over something that doesn't matter.

"To impose same-sex marriage on ALL the states is wrong. Every state should choose and if it's citizens do not want same sex marriages legal in their borders, then it should be that way, like our states are sovergn, remember? But as a liberal, I bet you are against states making their own decisions, right?"

Boaz:

Go to your older relatives and ask them how afraid they were back in the day to travel from state to state, because their legal standing and the treatment they received varied so dramatically from place to place.

Considering the struggles of your people before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, you have no fucking right to be so God-damned belligerently stupid. People fucking died so that you would be considered and treated as an American in every place in America.

What a reprehensible thing for you to say. Incredible.

People fucking died so that you would be considered and treated as an American in every place in America.

Ok, and that dream is realized and progressives still keep my people (who coincedently are amercians, which is how I view them) still in a state of slavery with entitilements.

Quite frankly I'm offended you even compare this to the racism of the 60's.

"Quite frankly I'm offended you even compare this to the racism of the 60's."

And quite frankly, I'm offended that you don't.