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#26

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/14/08 at 5:00pm

Kristin Chenoweth? Seriously. She once described herself thusly.

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#27

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/14/08 at 5:39pm

Will Manhuntgate be the end of McCain?

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#28

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/14/08 at 6:38pm

FWIW only one of them donated $2300 to McCain, I read that the other supposedly donated $100 or so to Obama.

#29

big 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

#30

big 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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#31

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 9:18am

once again those who demand tolerance and acceptance fail to practice it.

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#32

big 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.

#33

big 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)

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#34

big 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.

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#35

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:17am

I 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.

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#36

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:21am

Madbrian, 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.

#37

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:21am

And they did say they'd "lost some customers."

#38

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:22am

And 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.

#39

big 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.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#40

big 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

#41

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:28am

Yes, but only assuming that the taint of supporting the Republicans doesn't cling . . .

#42

big mac's supporters transcend gay stereotypes, like working out

Posted: 8/15/08 at 10:31am

Yeah, the comparison of Manhunt with the NAACP is a bit much, but I'll stand by comparing the GOP with the Klan.

#43

big 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!"

#44

big 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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