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Ex-Wham! singer George Michael dies
BBC ^ | December 25, 2016

Posted on 12/25/2016 3:24:31 PM PST by monkapotamus

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To: monkapotamus

Those hard drugs have a way of aging you.


101 posted on 12/25/2016 6:52:40 PM PST by jonrick46 (The Left has a mental disorder: A totalitarian mindset..)
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To: HypatiaTaught
Well “as far as you know” is not evidence supporting your claim regarding destructive behavior by homosexuals.

What I meant by that phrase was "I have not seen any statistics to suggest that drug abuse and other reckless behaviors have decreased in homosexuals. In fact the stats still suggest that the rates are ridiculously high." Meanwhile, your "evidence" is "I know people, and they're happier!"

I am going to tell you right now that many miserable people swear they are happy. An alcoholic will tell you that he's the happiest when he has a full bottle in front of him. Is that really "happy"?
102 posted on 12/25/2016 6:55:59 PM PST by fr_freak
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

I’m not surprised. The homosexual lifestyle includes disease, substance abuse, violence and suicide, even if it’s a long, drawn out suicide over the years. Those that practice it die at least ten years younger than normal. It’s truly a cursed lifestyle. I’m surprised he made it this far, he was out of control.


103 posted on 12/25/2016 6:58:11 PM PST by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: TangoLimaSierra

He bears little resemblance to the photo on Drudge.


104 posted on 12/25/2016 7:25:03 PM PST by Calvin Locke
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

WAIT, WHAT? HE WAS GAY???


105 posted on 12/25/2016 7:30:45 PM PST by Lazamataz (TRUMP LIED TO ME!!!! ....He said I'd get sick of winning.... AND I'M NOT SICK OF WINNING YET!!!!)
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To: monkapotamus

What? Who?
...I should be used to the breadth of FR’s audience by now.


106 posted on 12/25/2016 7:32:50 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: fr_freak

Can you show stats where the rates are “ridiculously high” or higher than the current hetero population?

My statement about the 80s vs now is based on my personal knowledge and experience of a finite number of gay people. As I said earlier “I know people...”

I agree with your last point... Many miserable people swear they are happy when they are not. Whether it is an ostracized gay man or lesbian , a straight couple pretending to be in love, or a Jehovah Witness knocking on doors, stuffing the watch tower down their neighbors throats. Swearing off holidays and then buying up Turkeys a day after Thanksgiving... Remember the saying misery loves company?


107 posted on 12/25/2016 8:08:34 PM PST by HypatiaTaught (Trump's victory makes me smile 24/7)
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To: Vendome

bookmark


108 posted on 12/25/2016 8:14:42 PM PST by Irish Eyes
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To: Lazamataz

you have to type that in an Austin Powers accent


109 posted on 12/25/2016 8:16:11 PM PST by Proyecto Anonimo
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To: Lazamataz

“WAIT, WHAT? HE WAS GAY???”

‘Fraid so. He kept it a pretty good secret. I thought I was the last to know, but it is good to see someone else was surprised too.


110 posted on 12/25/2016 8:17:34 PM PST by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!)
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To: mad_as_he$$
"Sums it up very well..I think."

Maybe, except for the article to mention, "Additionally, a few women managed to achieve stardom in the 1980s hard rock scene" then not mention that Vixen was the first commercially successful all female metal band seems to leave the article quite incomplete and lacking to me.

\^^/ If its not metal, its crap. \^^/

111 posted on 12/25/2016 8:28:05 PM PST by gnarledmaw (Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servants.)
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To: monkapotamus

I’m surprised he lived this long with his track record.


112 posted on 12/25/2016 8:37:58 PM PST by vladimir998 (Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: Leep

Me too. Politicizing Christmas. White guilt. Rich American shame. Wealthy selfishness. If you are a liberal, what’s not to love about the song. It is very self righteous.

I resent the implication that we have contempt for people in Africa and are doing nothing to help them and that their plight is somehow because of our plenty. It’s not a zero sum game.

I’m sure people like Angelina Jolie wallow in it, but when the song comes on my radio, I generally turn the sound down or change the station.


113 posted on 12/25/2016 8:42:13 PM PST by mom of young patriots
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To: PAR35

“A performer best known for getting arrested in public toilets?”

That’s what I thought when I read the news.


114 posted on 12/25/2016 9:31:19 PM PST by ConsCA
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To: proust

“And Keith Richards lives on...”

Hard to believe he’s still alive. He’s a caricature of a human being.


115 posted on 12/25/2016 9:33:49 PM PST by ConsCA
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To: mom of young patriots

Concur, 100% mom oyp, lots of libs exploit guilt, etc. They are very effective at making conservatives look bad.

In this case, I think dozens of stars took a break in 1984 from making millions for themselves to make millions for the least of us. CGI and other phony charities exploit poor children, but BAND AID raised money for poor children with their God-given talent. If anything, CGI should make some Americans feel guilty, not a Christmas song.

Merry Christmas mom oyp and thanks for raising patriots.


116 posted on 12/25/2016 10:35:52 PM PST by Proyecto Anonimo
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To: gnarledmaw

Wow - Vixen, hadn’t thought about them in years. Female breakout in metal(even glam) is a yuge achievement - especially then.


117 posted on 12/26/2016 3:22:48 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ ("It's a war against humanity!" Donald J. Trump)
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To: HypatiaTaught
Can you show stats where the rates are “ridiculously high” or higher than the current hetero population?

I'm certain you know how to use Google, but sure, I'll give you some links:

drug use seven times higher among gays
http://lgbtdrugrehab.com/addiction-treatment-statistics/
samhsa stats
118 posted on 12/26/2016 4:19:51 PM PST by fr_freak
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To: ROCKLOBSTER; steve86; unread; akalinin
"Well...he's a packer....ain't he?"

"In what sense?"

"I have honestly never heard of the gay....er...guy."

"No, he was the 'old dirt road' variety."

All this hate and contempt just because he was not heterosexual. He gave many millions of dollars and his own time to charities and "respectable" people in need. Including over $3,000,000 to Childline (a British charity which helps abused children). He made most of his large charitable donations confidentially, clearly without any desire to benefit from positive publicity. What could be more Christian and philanthropic than that?

See the following articles:

From random hand-outs to saving John Lennon’s piano, here are George Michael’s 12 most generous acts

George Michael: Secret philanthropist gave millions to charity

I was not a fan of his music or his lifestyle choices, however, I find it sickening to come across these kind of hateful prejudiced comments on a Christian Conservative discussion forum.

119 posted on 12/27/2016 1:24:44 PM PST by Go_Trump_2016
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To: Go_Trump_2016

"No, he was the 'old dirt road' variety."

I find it sickening to come across these kind of hateful prejudiced comments on a Christian Conservative discussion forum.

What is it like to be so weak that mere words hurt you?
120 posted on 12/27/2016 1:59:10 PM PST by farming pharmer (www.sterlingheightsreport.com)
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