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In reply to the discussion: Calling Trump gay is homophobic [View all]Gore1FL
(21,227 posts)24. I see where you are going with this, but there are better ways of doing all of these things.
Let's infuriate the homophobes by pushing for lgbtq rights. Let's humiliate Trump by making fun of his actual actions and policy positions.
There is so much material out there, we don't have to make things up--especially things that have collateral damage attached.
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Apparently homophobic, transphobic, anti-Semitic, racist and misogynistic comments are ok...
demmiblue
Jul 2017
#2
The thing is he can be ridiculed for so many different things that will offend someone out there.
BigmanPigman
Jul 2017
#6
I'm sorry there are people even here who don't get it. Welcome to DU, Fatemah2774! n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#97
Not really. There's no such race as orange people. And he is a pig for sure.
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#26
Thanks for the post and reminder to keep our childish instincts under control nt
populistdriven
Jul 2017
#3
And I am telling you, it is using homoseuality as the BUTT of the joke.
Behind the Aegis
Jul 2017
#13
Or maybe 'the joke' ... is that Trump & Putin REALLY REALLY LIKE EACH OTHER ...
mr_lebowski
Jul 2017
#33
You don't intend disrespect but the effect is still to denigrate the LGBT community.
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#48
no; anybody that doesn't get that this is insulting either doesn't want to get it, or just doesn't c
TheFrenchRazor
Jul 2017
#58
This is very similar to how my son explained it to me when I asked his opinion...
NurseJackie
Jul 2017
#94
exactly; it's the end justifies the means; thing is, there are so many legitimate means to insult
TheFrenchRazor
Jul 2017
#38
"Remember how appalled we all were when we heard. . . " You must be straight or you wouldn't
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#16
I see where you are going with this, but there are better ways of doing all of these things.
Gore1FL
Jul 2017
#24
What the FUCK are you talking about?? tRump is homophobic, but in no way is he gay
madinmaryland
Jul 2017
#14
Please reread the OP. DSC is saying we shouldn't be using homophobic slurs against DT,
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#18
Quit attacking DSC who is, you know GAY and is tired of people mocking our community
obamanut2012
Jul 2017
#79
But most gay people are hurt and offended by gay photos or slurs. So it's not worth hurting
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#53
A significant number of gay people would be hurt and offended. Is it worth the risk
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#50
Nash,it means that for whatever reason they're not that offended by slurs...
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#69
By cool I meant socially acceptable. Slurs create a hostile atmosphere and it can
bettyellen
Jul 2017
#87
Imagine how your son might have felt at age 10 or 12, coming to terms with being gay,
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#98
I understand what you're saying. The point I'm trying to get across is that young people
pnwmom
Jul 2017
#101
I absolutely find it extremely difficult to believe a gay person would use gay slurs.
cwydro
Jul 2017
#84
Referring to someone as a "cock holster" is the definition of homophobia.
Gravitycollapse
Jul 2017
#115
An insult often plays on the sensitivities of the target, rather than those of the insulter
Orrex
Jul 2017
#83
You literally referenced a homophobic slur that comes from prison rape.
Gravitycollapse
Jul 2017
#112
Prison rape is a horrific crime that isn't funny in the slightest. Slut shaming isn't funny either.
Gravitycollapse
Jul 2017
#111
It's discouraging to see this shit here, but it's simultaneously encouraging to see people stand up
AtheistCrusader
Jul 2017
#119