WOW

Could this guy be more gay!

Come out of the closet Marcus.

The voice, light on his feet, great sense of style, prays away the gay..
oh come on..this is getting just to easy to pick on him..
I wonder if they watch that new series Happily Divorced..

nice backdoor stereotyping alex

The only people posting on this fantasy subject are self-hating gays, who are inadvertently (or intentionally) promoting homophobia.
 Juan Williams wrote: Whenever the press attacks Bachmann she “gets a flood of support and money. She becomes ‘Every Woman,’ a misunderstood Tea Party mother of five facing down an elitist, arrogant, Obama-leaning press corps.” The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
7/19/11 A national poll from Public Policy Polling shows Bachmann is not just an early-state phenomenon, and she hasn’t yet hit her ceiling: Bachmann: 21% of Republican primary voters vs. 20% for Mitt Romney.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-daum-marcus-20110721,0,5740836.column

I dunno, cjd, I think Alex did pretty well refuting the notion that just because he picks out his wife’s clothes, he’s gay.

I don’t pick my wife’s clothes because I’m a neanderthal with no sense of women’s fashions. I doubt if she would approve of anything I dragged home. BUT – if I were capable of doing so I would pick something she would, in my mind, look good in.

So, why can’t this guy pick something that he thinks his wife would look good in without being gay?

Actually, this is looking more and more like the left’s attacks on the Palin family, but tailored for Bachmann.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

you may be right harry, her last sentence of the article is what i had a problem with. i may have overeacted

Marcus brought this attention to himself. If it hadn’t been for his money making “pray away the gay” scheme, he would not be getting the attention that he’s getting now. When you engage in an ethically bankrupt, dismissed as quackery practice that damages and destroys lives, you’re going to catch heat for it one way or another.

It’s not a “scheme” it is a way of belief. Just because Liberals hate everything having to do with God doesn’t mean jack shit.

I’m a what? A self hating gay because I commented on the media picking this ridiculous fight?

Thank you, Dr. Freud. I…. Did…. Not…. Know….That.

What should I do now? Change wardrobes, certainly. Jeans and t-shirts won’t cut it now that I know I’m a self hating gay. Damn. That does complicate things, doesn’t it?

So much to do now. What will I do with my fishing tackle and my guns? And I don’t even watch Glee. Should I start? Do I have to switch beer? I’m sort of fond of Bud.

But, thanks for letting in on the fact that I’m a self hating gay. I’ll get started changing right away.

Putz.

No, jerk@ff, it *IS* a scheme. “Pray away the gay” is an APA fully discredited, proven worthless, dangerous practice that is nothing more than a repression technique. A person can’t pray away their sexuality any more than they can pray away being a man or a woman. Or any more that they can pray away the stupidity of people like you. GOD has NOTHING to do with it.

I know a lot of people criticize the First Lady for not being feminine enough, but is this really the answer? 

I tried to explain Colbert in another article to embrace being gay because your “born” that way. The whole converation went south.. some people just jump on anyone that is neutral to a cause as bashers..
this story though, it just plays out in humor.. she is so homophobe probably with good cause (wink) and yet, all indications point to her being married to a stereotyped suppressed gay.. it’s just good humor..and you just cannot resist..

Breaking: Horde of Gay Barbarians Glitterbomb Marcus Bachmann’s Clinic

Justplaythegame, my response was not to you. It was to 2012freedom’s dreadful comment. I apologize if you thought I meant you in this instance.

, “but I’ve known gay men who wear cargo shorts. I know! Obviously, I try to interact with them as little as possible, and not in public if I can help it”
 
Here in Florida men whether they are Black, White, Rich, Poor,  Old, Young, Gay, Hetro, Bi, or “other” wear cargo shorts. It is 90 degrees with frog choking humidity for almost 6 months straight. There are beaches all over the place. It makes sense here to wear cargo shorts. Most do at least on occasion (though maybe not in the office but I have seen it).

I am sure glad I do not live in DC or NYC. I dress well. I have style. I also like my cargo shorts.

Right.  That’s why this whole piece is using homosexuality as a means of broadbrushing someone who doesn’t adhere to a particular point of view.

I could care less if Marcus picks out clothes for his wife. I have done the same thing for girlfriends. I have a good sense of fashion (unless you hate cargo shorts).

I do care if Marcus runs a “Pray Away The Gay Clinic”. It may be legal but it bothers me. Others may have a different opinion.

Gee Alex – you seem to have a problem and are pushing this “non story” for all you’re worth.  What’s the matter with you?  Can you not be an adult?

Hell, I love my husband buying me clothes and jewellery and stuff.  My Louis Vuitton purse at Christmas was pretty special also.  The guy knows what looks good on me and he’s not cheap.  Why would’t I like it?  
I dare you to insinuate he’s gay – hope you have a good dentist.  

Re-read the post. As an adult or, you know. As someone who threatens to punch out the teeth of someone you’ve never met because you jumped to a conclusion. Whichever works for you.

sounds more like he’s bi..or should I say Buy…ya darn gold digger you!!!

“but I’ve known gay men who wear cargo shorts. I know! Obviously, I try to interact with them as little as possible, and not in public if I can help it”
 
Alex, maybe you are speaking ‘tongue in cheek’, but here in Florida (and much of the coastal South), men whether they are Black, White, Rich, Poor,  Old, Young, Gay, Hetro, Bi, or “other” wear cargo shorts. It is 90 degrees with frog choking humidity for almost 6 months straight. There are beaches all over the place. It makes sense here to wear cargo shorts. Many if not most men do at least on occasion (though maybe not in the office but I have seen it). Cargo shorts look great with the right shoes.

I am sure glad I do not live in DC or NYC. I dress well. I have style. I also very much like my cargo shorts. (Maybe this is a regional difference, I also realize it is not appropriate for every occasion). Maybe I am taking your comment to seriously. Sorry about the double post. I did something wrong.

I’ve now re-read it 4 times.  You are pushing a “non story”, simple as that.  
Now either take it as a grown-up or drop the whole Marcus Bachmann is gay crap – it’s old and lame.  Don’t tell me that your defending Bachmann by bringing up the smear again and again.

Perhaps an in depth study of how debilitating migraines can be is next in order.  
Honestly, you can’t even admit your bias but I surely haven’t seen any deep meaningful discussions by you on any lefty’s with an “image” problem.  Perhaps because Republican’s tend to steer away from that nonsense.  We leave it to you guys to go through the garbage heap of “worthwhile” issues to focus on.

I was indeed speaking with my tongue firmly in my cheek, Nature Freak.

I must have been a psychic cause when we got married we didn’t have a nickel saved between us.  That was many years ago.  Thanks for the complement though, I’ll pass it along to hubby. 

Cool!
Nature Freak just spent 2 hours nonstop outside in the Florida sun. Sunscreen will not protect ones brain!
There are people who really dislike cargo shorts, including a close friend of mine. I wasn’t sure.

Honestly, you can’t even admit your bias but I surely haven’t seen any
deep meaningful discussions by you on any lefty’s with an “image”
problem.  Perhaps because Republican’s tend to steer away from that
nonsense.  We leave it to you guys to go through the garbage heap of
“worthwhile” issues to focus on. 

Wow. Do you really believe this?

I think Jon Stewart should call Mr. Bachmann and ask him if he, Jon Stewart, can give Mr. Bachmann a blow job. If Mr. Bachmann says yes…bingo! we’ll know he’s gay.

I think Jon Stewart should call Mr. Bachmann and ask him if he, Jon Stewart, can give Mr. Bachmann a blow job. If Mr. Bachmann says yes…bingo! we’ll know he’s gay.

If you think this is a “non-story” then you lack a proper appreciation for the elements of plot and the analysis of characters.  Lets recap…

In the context of a tidal shift in public opinion and legislative reform, same sex relationships are gaining increasing acceptance and legal equity…
A Congresswoman from the north announces her intentions to seek the office of the presidency, her personal life and career marked by fanatical opposition to homosexuality…
Her husband operates a counseling practice that includes amongst it services, the opportunity to rid oneself of homosexual impulse through prayer.
Said husband, demonstrates a range of verbal, physical and behavioral tendencies that are shared by the community he has labeled “barbarians” in need of “discipline”.

It is a fascinating narrative… Alex was more than fair in her description and you are wrong to attack her.

My one question is this, if Marcus prescribes prayer for the removal of “unwanted” behavior… is God only effective in excising the compulsion to buggery?  If he prays hard enough can he eliminate his decidedly non carnal homosexual characteristics… or does God leave those as some kind of scarlet letter?

Wow yes I do.
I also finally realized that Alex is a female. lol

I did, I assumed you were a male. Sorry bout that.  All other comments stand.  

A lot of Republicans are living in the closet and are afraid to come out.  I guess it’s because their party is so anti-gay.  

If you believe that Democrats are the only political party that wastes time on dumb stories then I have no idea where to even begin. Good luck to you, and I hope one day you see the world in my colors.

I see what ya did there. You purposely used a different ignorant stereotype than the one referred to in the article. Very clever.
Obviously we all know that there are lots of liberal Christians , many that support gay rights, and there are quite a few conservative atheists and agnostics.

I’m not sure I’d qualify it as a scheme in the sense of starting from with intent of defrauding people, but having a for profit counseling service that uses a technique discredited by mental health organizations and is considered dangerous, is in no way excused by religious dogma.

Alex

When I first saw the title I thought “Oh No!” Now they’re latching on top anything , even ignorant stereotypes, just to keep this speculation going.  Then I read the article. I appreciate the humor you handled it with and pointing out that stereotypes are the refuge of silly people.
I’m guessing if your tone was much more hateful in expressing that and you called anyone who mentioned it in relation to Marcus B “liberal scum” you’d be aces with some posters. 

Don’t tell me that you’re defending Bachmann by bringing up the smear again and again.

I don’t think it’s a smear to speculate that someone may be a repressed gay. Being gay is not a negative. It would be sad if Mr B repressed his own sexuality to the point of harming others.

Constantly mocking him through stereotypes is pretty low, but Alex didn’t do that. 

My one question is this, if Marcus prescribes prayer for the removal of
“unwanted” behavior… is God only effective in excising the compulsion
to buggery?  If he prays hard enough can he eliminate his decidedly non
carnal homosexual characteristics… or does God leave those as some
kind of scarlet letter?

  Wow,   Very funny.

Let’s ask Ted Haggard!

There has been generations of religious indoctrination firmly planting the “gay is perversion and evil” concept in the mind of many Americans. It has caused a lot of damage to a lot of people. Not just those who are gay and felt they had to repress who they are, but to their family and friends as well because that ignorance was so ingrained that it drove a painful wedge between parents and children, siblings, etc.

Those who continue  to hold onto this lie in the face of so much evidence to the contrary should be called out.

You don’t think it’s a smear to “speculate”.  You’re completely off your rocker.  Perhaps one can speculate in the quiet of their home and save the “speculating” publicly for a democrat.  Should we “speculate” who might be a pedophile, a wife beater, a cross dresser, etc. 

Grow up Dan, we are well aware of your sympathetic stance on wanting all to come out of the closet even if they’re not in it.  Just freaking stupid.  

You just made my point for me. A smear would be speculating about something that is clearly negative such as the things you mentioned.{maybe not cross dresser} Being gay is not negative, so the speculation is not a smear. I’m just nit picking a definition.
It’s mocking for sure. Gay or not I think what Bachman does in his clinic is far more hurtful than speculation about him. It would be more tragic if it turned out he was a repressed gay, but he wouldn’t be the first repressed gay man who campaigned against gays would he?

A secure straight man would not feel inclined to punch someone in the mouth if they insinuated that he might be gay.  You might want to keep a closer eye on your husband.

Thumbs up if you think Marcus Bachmann is very handsome.

cause it’s fun? when a person pushes one agenda such as “praying the gay away”, shouldn’t they expect this to happen? If you take any side in about anything, isn’t just having “a side” make it so?

and.. all indications point to her being married to a stereotyped suppressed gay.. isn’t that how we persecute and prosecute people these days in media?

“The only people posting on this fantasy subject are self-hating gays…”

Uh…  You posted here.

As the saying goes:  ”If you can’t stand the HEAT, come out of the CLOSET … er, “kitchen.”

Couldn’t resist this one:  ”THUMBS UP”  (where?)

Couldn’t resist this one:  ”THUMBS UP”  (where?)

I can’t tell, has the pray the gay away worked on Bachman?

Is it irresponsible to speculate? I think it is irresponsible not to.

Let’s stop arguing & go to someone who knows gays – Cher!
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2011/07/marcus_bachmann_cher_believe_video.php

Good point, Alex. When I go clothing shopping for myself I often pick up a few things for my wife because a) she doesn’t like shopping and b) who knows better what makes a woman look good, i.e.: sexy than a guy who is checking out women all day long? Seriously! 

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