Gay community pushes Mark Kirk out of the closet

Republican News Watch ^ | June 1, 2010 | Doug Ibendahl

[Clemenza]

Nor anyone with the last name “Ryan.”

[The Shrew]

Then Kirk became a hypocrite. Kirk voted against repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, despite his being a closeted gay man in the military. As a Commander in the Navy Reserves Kirk has voted to keep a policy that if he were investigated under he would be tossed.

Oh, that's right. There's only one permitted viewpoint on DADT within the Gay community. You couldn't have a diversity of opinion on that matter.

So, when they couldn't blackmail him into switching his vote by threatening to out him - they outed him. Nice!

TS

[WHBates]

Source 1, source 2, source x

I don’t know if the guy is gay or not but stories like this is BS. From what I’ve heard about the guy he doesn’t “tack” right at all. I’m so sick of liberals I want to vomit, all I've ever heard about him is that he's a RINO. Probably perfect for Illinois.

[DesertRenegade]

“So what’s wrong with being gay?”

I may be out of touch with current political correctness - but in my opinion any man who finds some kind of erotic attraction to the filthy waste elimination canal of another male has a serious mental illness. Plus, once Kirk embraces the lifstyle, he will become a tool of the homosexual militants just like Roy Ashburn is now doing (eg gay marriage).

[TNCMAXQ]

Faking the military record doesn’t seem to be hurting Blumenthal much, sadly. But they will make it a big scandal for Kirk.

As much as the thought of his lefty crook opponent being in the Senate angers me, it looks like Kirk’s very liberal voting record means we don’t lose much if he gets defeated. It’s just very sad. This race was winnable. A 51 seat majority for Republicans could have been possible but it looks less likely now.

[penelopesire]

Gads...not again. I am no fan of Mr. Rogers(who is a lying partisan blackmailer)...but good grief.....can we ditch the two faced liars in our own party for cryin out loud?!

It would be one thing if the guy was elected as an openly gay republican, but to lie about it and get elected as something he is not hurts our whole party.

[Graybeard58]

Ping.

[I see my hands]

"Not every homosexual believes in the same thing"

Of course not, but enough do that it's fair to generalize.

[DesertRenegade]

“it is not impossible to be gay and conservative”

The reason why it’s so hard to believe is that every time one of these groups surfaces like ‘Log Cabin’ or ‘GOProud’ and claims to be conservative - almost immediately they start pushing the same old gay agenda of homosexual marriage, prancing fruit soldiers, indoctrination in schools, etc. Their lifestyle choice always seems to eventually become their first priority.

[hocndoc]

I’ve heard lots of things about lots of people. I hate the tabloid trash reporting. Why not demand names of the accusers?

The author doesn’t understand the “don’t ask” part, just wants to tell. “If there’s an investigation . . .” wouldn’t be allowed under “don’t ask.”

[Graybeard58]

I think Kirk ought to be judged like anyone else: his positions on the issues and competency.

He's an ultra liberal bastard on every single issue.

[Raycpa]

Is it remotely possible these folks are lying ?

[Clock King]

Irrational.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Thanks for the heads up. Would he be worse than the D? Is there a chance in HELL that a write in conservative could win in Illinois?

[Recovering_Democrat]

Didn’t know all that EEE.

So why is he even an R?

[DesertRenegade]

“If there’s an investigation . . .” wouldn’t be allowed under “don’t ask.” Actually, not true. Kirk agreed to abide by the UCMJ when he enlisted. If he is indeed a homosexual and has ever engaged in male/male sex during his entire military career - he violated the policy and is subject to discharge. There is good reason for the rule as active homosexuals put a much greater risk on the military blood supply (that's why they are totally banned from donating blood by the FDA). A lot of civilians aren't aware of these rules. If a homosexual wants to serve, they agree to be 100% celibate during the totality of their enlistments (on and off-duty time) per UCMJ Art 125 sec A.

[nickcarraway]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to be telling homosexuals, blacks, hispanics, whatever, “You’re supposed to be voting for Democrats, and were are going to single you out if you don’t.”

[Recovering_Democrat]

I think the organizing does it—truly. Because the guy I spoke about, as an individual, was a fine person. Groupthink or liberal leadership may be the reason...

[gidget7]

I agree DR, it is not a question of whether or not homosexuals can be conservative. It is a matter of running for political office at all. A question of judgment and character, and as un-PC as it is to say, the truth is they have poor in both categories. That being the truth, they should not be making judgment calls (votes) that will effect the entire country. If that bothers or offends some, then they are offended by truth, and there is nothing I can do to help them.

[Touch Not the Cat]

Kirk voted against repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, despite his being a closeted gay man in the military.

So what?