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Behind the Aegis

(54,839 posts)
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:52 PM Jul 2024

What century is this again?

I am used to homophobia because of where I live; it is as common as the air I breathe. BUT, I am stunned by some of the homophobic BULLSHIT I am seeing in regard to Pete being considered for VP. Some of it isn't even thinly veiled. All we are missing now is someone calling him a "faggot".

I am so fucking angry right now!

IYKYK!

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What century is this again? (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 OP
Crappy homophobic jerks wouldn't vote Dem anyway Kalifornia9 Jul 2024 #1
it's not the right time! Skittles Jul 2024 #2
The last time I looked it was the 21st. madaboutharry Jul 2024 #3
Love is Love CANADIANBEAVER69 Jul 2024 #4
Goes nicely with the ageism?👋🏼 we can do it Jul 2024 #5
It is sick! LostOne4Ever Jul 2024 #6
DU tries to not be homophobic or transphobic challenge vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #7

Kalifornia9

(55 posts)
1. Crappy homophobic jerks wouldn't vote Dem anyway
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:56 PM
Jul 2024

My concern is Pete and Chasten have 2 toddlers at home. 2028 they'll be school age.

Skittles

(158,548 posts)
2. it's not the right time!
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:08 PM
Jul 2024

you know....it's, er, NEVER the right time if you're not a straight white Christian male!

madaboutharry

(41,301 posts)
3. The last time I looked it was the 21st.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:23 PM
Jul 2024

It seems we have a way to go before we can say that we are actually the people we like to think we are.

on edit: I agree with what Skittles said above.

CANADIANBEAVER69

(566 posts)
4. Love is Love
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:32 PM
Jul 2024

I don't know why it matters who we love. What Pete brings to the table is what matters. He is more than qualified for the position. He is inspiring and knows his shit. Never backs down from a question and brings the receipts. He would be a great VP

LostOne4Ever

(9,592 posts)
6. It is sick!
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 08:36 PM
Jul 2024

The people who would not vote for a ticket with a gay man on it WILL NEVER VOTE DEMOCRATIC PARTY REGARDLESS!!!

These people are using that as a way to excuse their own prejudice.

vercetti2021

(10,395 posts)
7. DU tries to not be homophobic or transphobic challenge
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 12:15 AM
Jul 2024

Impossible. Go ahead and remove my post for whomever reports it. Just will go to show I am 100% right

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