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Elton John Considering Ukrainian Adoption
Access ^ | 9/12/09

Posted on 09/12/2009 4:47:39 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Elton John has changed his mind on adoption, the star told Reuters on Saturday.

On a visit to Ukraine with his AIDS Foundation, Elton reportedly performed his hit “Circle of Life” for children at an orphanage, some of whose parents had died of AIDS – and met a child who stole his heart.

“[Partner] David [Furnish] and I have always talked about adoption,” the singer told Reuters. “David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said ‘no’ because I am 62 and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn’t be fair for the child.”

However, meeting the 14-month-old orphan boy Lev on Saturday has shifted his opinion.

“Having seen Lev today, I would love to adopt him,” Elton said. “I don’t know how we do that but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David’s heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home. I’ve changed my mind today.”

Elton added that a child could help fill the gap in his life left by the recent death of his long-term keyboardist, Guy Babylon.

“Last week I lost one of my best friends,” he said of Guy, who died of a heart attack at the age of 52. “It broke my heart because he was such a genius and so young and has two wonderful children. What better opportunity to replace someone I lost than to replace him with someone I can give a future to.


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: homosexualadoption; homosexualagenda; yikes

1 posted on 09/12/2009 4:47:39 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
"I am 62 and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn’t be fair for the child."

Ya think?

2 posted on 09/12/2009 4:50:45 PM PDT by RetroSexual
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To: nickcarraway

No comment.


3 posted on 09/12/2009 4:50:48 PM PDT by skeeter (Pterocarya fraxinifolia)
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To: nickcarraway

So a man wastes his life away with other men and then decides he wants a child. Not to experience the joys of being a father, but rather, to fill the void of a lost keyboardist.

Call me cynical. Call me wholly uninspired. But don’t call me a fan of this scheme.


4 posted on 09/12/2009 4:51:25 PM PDT by CaspersGh0sts
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To: nickcarraway
*BLECH* I feel a sudden need to go bathe in a tub of Clorox after reading that.


5 posted on 09/12/2009 4:52:55 PM PDT by Viking2002 (Ted Nugent for Attorney General '12. You Know You Want It.)
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To: nickcarraway

I read the headline and thought “do you think they’ll really take him?”


6 posted on 09/12/2009 4:53:02 PM PDT by RightFighter (Sarah Palin - we love you and can't wait to see you again.)
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To: CaspersGh0sts

Oh baby, you nailed it. V’s wife.


7 posted on 09/12/2009 4:56:07 PM PDT by ventana
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To: nickcarraway

I threw up a little in the back of my throat....


8 posted on 09/12/2009 4:58:27 PM PDT by kittymyrib
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To: CaspersGh0sts

Amen. And call me disgusted.

It ain’t a puppy Elton.


9 posted on 09/12/2009 4:59:33 PM PDT by ReneeLynn (Socialism is SO yesterday. Fascism, it*s the new black.)
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To: ReneeLynn

No, a puppy you’d never be allowed to treat as bad.


10 posted on 09/12/2009 5:05:44 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
I was thinking about adopting a 20 year old Ukrainian woman.
11 posted on 09/12/2009 5:08:06 PM PDT by Perdogg (Sarah Palin-Jim DeMint 2012 - Liz Cheney for Sec of State - Duncan Hunter SecDef)
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“However, meeting the 14-month-old orphan boy Lev on Saturday has shifted his opinion.”

Why is it that HOMOSEXUALS if they decide to adopt that the gender must be the same as theirs?

I pray this little boy isn’t adopted by OLD, “gay” males.


12 posted on 09/12/2009 5:11:33 PM PDT by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God).)
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To: nickcarraway
Elton added that a child could help fill the gap in his life left by the recent death of his long-term keyboardist, Guy Babylon.

“Last week I lost one of my best friends,” he said of Guy, who died of a heart attack at the age of 52. “It broke my heart because he was such a genius and so young and has two wonderful children. What better opportunity to replace someone I lost than to replace him with someone I can give a future to.

This is absolutely SICK.

Get a damn beagle, Elton!

14 posted on 09/12/2009 5:25:45 PM PDT by workerbee (If you vote for Democrats, you are engaging in UnAmerican Activity.)
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To: RetroSexual

If he loved the kid then he’d help a stable couple adopt him. Many people would love to adopt but the cost is prohibitive.

Sad fact though - I suspect a large percentage of people have kids for completely selfish reasons.


16 posted on 09/12/2009 6:38:46 PM PDT by ReagansShinyHair
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To: nickcarraway

Who in their right mind would give him (them) control and responsibility over a child? It makes me shudder.


17 posted on 09/12/2009 6:43:35 PM PDT by Pilated
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To: nickcarraway; a fool in paradise

Ukie chicks are hot and certainly adoptable!


18 posted on 09/12/2009 6:46:53 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: nickcarraway
However, meeting the 14-month-old orphan boy Lev on Saturday has shifted his opinion.

14 months or 14 years?
19 posted on 09/12/2009 6:53:10 PM PDT by aruanan
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To: nickcarraway
“Last week I lost one of my best friends,” he said of Guy, who died of a heart attack at the age of 52. “It broke my heart because he was such a genius and so young and has two wonderful children. What better opportunity to replace someone I lost than to replace him with someone I can give a future to.

Nice, a child as a replacement.

20 posted on 09/12/2009 9:02:31 PM PDT by Dianna
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