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NYC city councilman won’t apologize for saying chamber is controlled by ‘homosexual community’
The Hill ^ | February 8, 2019

Posted on 02/10/2019 4:30:15 PM PST by SMGFan

A city lawmaker in New York is refusing to apologize for saying that the city government is “controlled by the homosexual community.”

Bronx city council member Ruben Diaz Sr., described as a conservative Democrat, made the comment while speaking on the Spanish-language radio program, “El Desahogo," last week, according to The New York Daily News.

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who is gay, and others called for Diaz to apologize over the comment. “The disgraceful and homophobic comments made by Ruben Diaz Sr. don’t reflect this city’s values,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) tweeted on Saturday. “The council member owes an apology to @NYCSpeakerCoJo and 8.6 million New Yorkers.”


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But it is the truth!
1 posted on 02/10/2019 4:30:15 PM PST by SMGFan
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To: SMGFan

Oh dear.


2 posted on 02/10/2019 4:34:08 PM PST by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
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To: SMGFan

So if it is the truth, how is it homophobic to say that homosexuals are in charge? Assuming it’s a true statement, and homosexuals have major positions of power?


3 posted on 02/10/2019 4:34:48 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: SMGFan

The gay community that controls the city has forced me to apologize...


4 posted on 02/10/2019 4:34:48 PM PST by mindburglar (Don't bother. I don't debate.)
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To: miss marmelstein; dp0622

NYC Ping.


5 posted on 02/10/2019 4:36:26 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: SMGFan

I did not hear read his comments. Perhaps I should. But if he said the council is controlled by the gay community in his city, how is that any kind of a slur?


6 posted on 02/10/2019 4:36:46 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom
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To: SMGFan

Why wouldn’t the ‘homosexual community’ be proud of it? Another color on their flag.


7 posted on 02/10/2019 4:37:10 PM PST by Libloather (Trivial Pursuit question - name the first female to lose TWO presidential elections!)
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To: SMGFan

Sounds like hispanic hate speech to me.


8 posted on 02/10/2019 4:37:22 PM PST by Silentgypsy ( “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”__Scorpion)
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To: SMGFan

Amazing how they don’t see the irony:

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who is gay, and others called for Diaz to apologize over the comment. “The disgraceful and homophobic comments made by Ruben Diaz Sr. don’t reflect this city’s values.”


9 posted on 02/10/2019 4:38:41 PM PST by utford
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But if he said the council is controlled by the gay community in his city, how is that any kind of a slur?

I was wondering about that too.

Might be a gay thing.

10 posted on 02/10/2019 4:38:44 PM PST by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
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To: SMGFan

Ever get the idea just about everyone is sick and tired of the special groups, including members of their own?

I know homosexuals who literally hate how they are being depicted/represented in the worst ways by the vocal activists.

We may see more of this. It’s about time... no it’s way past time.


11 posted on 02/10/2019 4:43:28 PM PST by DoughtyOne
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Maybe I will call his office and Monday and ask him. Or better yet, ask one of the council members that are saying it was a bad thing to say. Think I will.


12 posted on 02/10/2019 4:45:42 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom
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I know homosexuals who literally hate how they are being depicted/represented in the worst ways by the vocal activists.

Then they have to call out these people, just like "peaceful" Muslims should call out the jihadists.
13 posted on 02/10/2019 4:46:23 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Most of them are quiet people who don’t want to take center stage at all. I agree with your thoughts there, but I do see a big difference.

We’re talking terrorists vs people who feel maligned.


14 posted on 02/10/2019 4:48:05 PM PST by DoughtyOne
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To: SMGFan

It’s not homophobic at all; especially if it’s true.


15 posted on 02/10/2019 4:49:16 PM PST by Boomer ( Leftism is toxic poison to a free society.)
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To: SMGFan

The gay guy is chicanophobic.


16 posted on 02/10/2019 4:51:01 PM PST by aquila48
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To: SMGFan

When I read the description of the councilman as being a ‘conservative Democrat’ it caused me some confusion. A ‘conservative Democrat’ makes as much sense a a ‘pregnant virgin’. (Of course, there was that ONE miraculous exception two thousand years ago!) I guess that there COULD be a ‘conservative Democrat’, though I believe that would be VERY rare!


17 posted on 02/10/2019 4:52:16 PM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: Dr. Sivana
I know homosexuals who literally hate how they are being depicted/represented in the worst ways by the vocal activists.

Then they have to call out these people, just like "peaceful" Muslims should call out the jihadists.

I guess being in the "dominant culture" means being able to criticize your own culture without any fear of retaliation from other members of your culture.

18 posted on 02/10/2019 4:53:56 PM PST by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
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To: A Formerly Proud Canadian
When I read the description of the councilman as being a ‘conservative Democrat’ it caused me some confusion. A ‘conservative Democrat’ makes as much sense a a ‘pregnant virgin’. (Of course, there was that ONE miraculous exception two thousand years ago!) I guess that there COULD be a ‘conservative Democrat’, though I believe that would be VERY rare!

I think Mayor Koch was a conservative Democrat.

19 posted on 02/10/2019 4:54:51 PM PST by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
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To: utford

Yes! I would like to apologize for my previous comments. The homos DO NOT control our truly independent city council. I’m sorry. I take it all back.


20 posted on 02/10/2019 5:06:22 PM PST by Dr. Pritchett
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