Posted on 05/08/2009 6:42:29 PM PDT by DesertRenegade
As Florida Gov. Charlie Crist considers whether to enter the competitive race to replace Sen. Mel Martinez, some public talk has turned to the issue of his sexuality, thanks to Outrage, an independent film focused on politicians who are accused of hiding their sexual orientation.
During this appearance on an Arlington, Va., cable newschannel, Crist's name surfaced during a conversation on Outrage. The film names Crist among several political figures alleged to be hiding their sexual orientation, using comments from people who claim to be past lovers in addition to other material.
The newschannels' segment featured blogger Mike Rogers, whose blogActive site features similar reports on political figures, and host Doug McKelway in a heated argument that distracts from some key questions which deserve an answer:
Does the movie make a strong case for its allegations against each subject, and were the subjects given a chance to respond?
Is it ethical to reveal a politician's private sexual orientation, just because someone feels their policies are anti-gay?
Is there a difference between a politician who does not reveal his/her sexual orientation and a politician who creates a public image different than his/her private life?
Is it fair to a require a politician who may be gay or bisexual to publicly acknowledge their sexual orientation when they are involved with legislation impacting gay or bisexual issues?
I'm not sure how I feel about these issues; there seem to be strong arguments on both sides. Making all this tougher to navigate is the GOP's longstanding demonization of gay people in electoral politics and the damage a politician can receive just by having his/her name included in these discussions.
No I get that. For them, you have to be exactly like them or there’s something wrong with you- other than being gay.
I went out of my way to endorse Crist over Gallagher because of the latter’s connections to the toxic KH and feared what might happen in the general were he tied to her. I’m deeply disappointed and sickened by Crist’s actions and performance from right off the bat and his public fawning over and capitulation to the False Messiah on Porkulus demonstrates this man is no friend to Conservatism, let alone to the GOP. I’m sickened I EVER endorsed this repulsive and dishonest little man. And for the record, I do believe 100% this man is a closet-job. He’s dishonest about his being a Conservative, and he’s dishonest about his sexuality. I hope to see him defeated for good next year, both from the Governorship and the U.S. Senate, where he’ll only serve to be yet another footsoldier for the False Messiah regime.
Homosexuals can’t be very bright. The way they demonize their opponents is to accuse THEM of being homosexual. Weird.
Hey if there's going to be a witch hunt - go all the way. "Require" outing of ALL sexual proclivities - straights and gays. Lots of the weird stuff might impact legislation... a public's right to know and all /s
Your comments have merit.
Homosexual activists have no problem ruining peoples’ lives to further their agenda.
If there is nothing wrong with being gay, then how is this meaningful? But by outting Gov Crist, gays hope to gain some advantage. So, even gays know that what they are doing is indeed meaningful.
St. Petersburg Times said it not the demRats.
ROFLOL! I’m not a big fan of Crist but for anyone to think he’s hiding anything makes me laugh. Just because he doesn’t dress up and make a spectical of himself and his gayness doesn’t mean he’;s hiding it. It is called being respectful of other people. I don’t run up to everyone I know and tell them everything I do so why would I want anyone doing that back to me? Silly democrats!
Enlighten me. Jeb was Gov. back then, how does Crist fit in?
Charlie Crist does what he has to do to win, but please don’t trust him.
Here’s some FYI, and please tell your friends:
‘”I am pro-choice, but not pro-abortion,” Crist wrote in a 1998 Times questionnaire. “I believe that a woman has the right to choose, but would prefer only after careful consideration and consultation with her family, her physician, and her clergy; not her government.”
Today Crist calls himself “pro-life,” but when pressed, he doesn’t sound substantively different than he did during his 1998 U.S. Senate campaign. “What we need to do is encourage a culture that respects life, as opposed to overturning (Roe vs. Wade),” he said this week.”
excerpt http://tekgnosis.typepad.com/tekgnosis/2005/05/dynamic_duo_of_.html
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——> Crist is a tree-hugger:
“Offshore drilling separates hopefuls
Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist opposes rigs within 125 miles of Florida’s coast, while Tom Gallagher supports the idea.”
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/11/07/State/Offshore_drilling_sep.shtml
MEANWHILE, Red China is all set to drill offshore of Florida, and has a 100-year lease there.
——> Crist supported “Earned legalization” which is AMNESTY.
“He is DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE for Terri Schiavo’s murder.”
And Charlie Crist even called Judge Greer a hero.
How does his marriage 5 months ago fit in with your analysis?
Is he gay or is he not?
I don’t know.
Who cares if these perverted homosexuals are outed! It just give the voters a reason to vote them out!
I mean after all if homosexuality is what the homosexuals claim, then why hide it!
Prove it chris_bdba.
ROFLOL, Principles what principles!!!!
BINGO!!!!
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