John McCain Takes It From The Gays!- Page 2
John McCain Takes It From The Gays!
Auggie27
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
#25big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/14/08 at 5:00pmKristin Chenoweth? Seriously. She once described herself thusly.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#26big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/14/08 at 5:39pmWill Manhuntgate be the end of McCain?
#27big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/14/08 at 6:38pmFWIW only one of them donated $2300 to McCain, I read that the other supposedly donated $100 or so to Obama.
#28big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 8:44am
Manhuntgate (thanks, Namo!) ends with a resignation. From this morning's Towleroad:
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***STATEMENT from LARRY BASILE
"There has been a depiction this week of MANHUNT being Republican. All my life, I have never voted to the right, and have always been generous to 20th Century Democrats, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, HRC, and the NGLTF.
"I was arrested at the Supreme Court and FDA in Act-Up actions, and was the founder of the Grass Roots Gay Rights Fund, which over the years has raised more than $800K. I was the Treasurer of Out Week magazine, which was a powerful force in its time. I began giving Obama donations in March 2007, and I have sent several checks that have yet to be reported. The hat and t-shirt I wear say 'Obama for President', as does the sign in front of my house. I refuse to live in a country that is so marred by war and hate. To me, Barak (sic) is by far the best candidate, probably better than we deserve.
"It should be known that Jonathan Crutchley's donation to McCain left the entire Board in disbelief. I am disappointed that we have lost some customers, and I understand the anger. It is too bad for the web site if we lose customers, but PLEASE never refer to me as a Republican. I consider it an offense.
"Earlier today, at the request of the Board, Jonathan has stepped down as Chairman. Sincerely, Larry Basile."
Manhunt Chairman Jonathan Crutchley Steps Down from Board
#29big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 9:10am
Good god, I thought that photo was taken from the Andy Griffith reunion show.
You know one of them has an Aunt Bea.
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#30big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 9:18amonce again those who demand tolerance and acceptance fail to practice it.
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#31big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:05am
"once again those who demand tolerance and acceptance fail to practice it."
Papa, I don't think that a party that tries to write me out of the Constitution has earned my tolerance.
At any rate, the result was exactly what I should imagine a Republican would respect: a marketplace response. A company that wants my dollars donates some of those dollars to a group that fairly consistently works against my best interest. What do I do? Take my dollars away. What does the company do? Ask for the resignation of the person responsible for the initial action.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#32big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:07am
Hear, hear, Mr. Basile!
Now lets get back to work! (i.e. troll for hot boy ass)
#33big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:17am
"What do I do? Take my dollars away. What does the company do? Ask for the resignation of the person responsible for the initial action."
Reg - is that what happened? Has there been a decline in revenue due to this? Everything I've seen, which admittedly, is little, indicates that this was based on politics and not economics.
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#34big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:17amI was kind of unsure about the ethics of forcing the guy to step down, but then I realized I don't really have a problem with it. After all, if an officer of the NAACP had been found to be donating money to the Ku Klux Klan, he would be expected to speedily resign.
#35big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:21amMadbrian, I don't know, of course. I'll admit I'm just guessing. But I would have to assume, based on every experience I've had in life, that it ultimately came down to (or the company feared it would come down to) dollars.
#36big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:21amAnd they did say they'd "lost some customers."
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#37big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:22amAnd Crutchley is still one of the owners, so he's still going to be collecting money from all of the gay men that his chosen candidate would gladly see sent to the ovens.
#38big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:23am
Roscoe - your comparison of
"After all, if an officer of the NAACP had been found to be donating money to the Ku Klux Klan, he would be expected to speedily resign."
is offensive on several levels. In your example, you're equating Manhunt with the NAACP and the Republican party with the Klan.
#39big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:27am
What a bargain! $2,300 bucks to get your web site on the front pages of every gay media outlet, and a lot of mainstream outlets. Clicks are bucks! Big bucks! Genius!
Updated On: 8/15/08 at 10:27 AM
#40big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:28amYes, but only assuming that the taint of supporting the Republicans doesn't cling . . .
Roscoe
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#41big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:31amYeah, the comparison of Manhunt with the NAACP is a bit much, but I'll stand by comparing the GOP with the Klan.
#42big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:36am
Hehehe. Reggie said "taint."
They may have received some angry emails, but I can't see too many Manhunt members caring one way or another or saying "I'm so mad at Manhunt, I'm moving my cruising to gay.com!"
#43big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out
Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:38am
I knew someone would pick up on "taint," but I thought it would be Borstal Boy.
PJ, you never know. If the gays get mad enough . . .
But the quick response probably took care of it.
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