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Report: Gay Olympian Adam Rippon shoots down Pence's offer to talk
See BS ^ | 2/7/18

Posted on 02/07/2018 10:08:31 AM PST by markomalley

Team USA figure skater Adam Rippon reportedly turned down an offer to take part in a conversation with Vice President Mike Pence just hours after the openly gay athlete slammed Pence's anti-LGBT policies and President Trump's comments about African countries.

Rippon had lambasted the vice president's highly visible role at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in an interview with USA Today published last month. Pence has been considered an opponent of the LGBT community after he signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as governor of Indiana.

When asked about Pence's role in leading the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies, Rippon responded to the outlet, "You mean Mike Pence, the same Mike Pence that funded gay conversion therapy? I'm not buying it."

"I don't think he has a real concept of reality," Rippon told the newspaper. "To stand by some of the things that Donald Trump has said and for Mike Pence to say he's a devout Christian man is completely contradictory. If he's OK with what's being said about people and Americans and foreigners and about different countries that are being called 'sh*tholes,' I think he should really go to church."

Rippon's initial criticism of Pence drew a sharp rebuke from his press secretary, Alyssa Farah, who called some of his statements "totally false" and that they had "no basis in fact."

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda
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To: markomalley

He’s trying to influence the Russian judge...and the other hate America judges.


21 posted on 02/07/2018 10:15:20 AM PST by fungoking (Tis a pleasure to live in the 0zarks)
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To: NormsRevenge

“I wonder what religion Rippon practices?”

Bumholesurferism.


22 posted on 02/07/2018 10:15:39 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: markomalley

That Gay Olympian’s attitude just tells me that he is afraid to talk to Pence.


23 posted on 02/07/2018 10:16:50 AM PST by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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To: rktman

Homos always think their “Rights” are being taken away from them..geez they already have rights, they can do their disgusting sexual acts in the privacy of their own homes no one is stopping them


24 posted on 02/07/2018 10:16:59 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: KyCats
Can’t wait to watch this homonazi fall on his face during the Olympics.

I don't want to be declared a "Putin Lover" which is so common in this forum, but the Russian figure-skaters are models of discipline, public dignity and professionalism. The Japanese are very good also. Both understand they represent their nations, while Americans allow those few like Rippon to come to the front, who think its all about themselves.

You don't have to worry about Rippon. He's not going anywhere. Nathan Chen is the American with the best chance in the Men's category, while the Russian women will dominate the Women's events.

25 posted on 02/07/2018 10:17:48 AM PST by PGR88
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Yeah, keep it to yourselves folks.


26 posted on 02/07/2018 10:18:05 AM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: markomalley

Gee a queer figure skater - who woulda thunk THAT?


27 posted on 02/07/2018 10:18:54 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism us truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: Qiviut

Remember the diver Greg Louganis? Thirty years ago in the Korea-hosted Olympics he banged his head open, potentially spreading HIV to anyone coming into contact with the blood - e.g. doctors, other swimmers, anyone in contact with the pool.


28 posted on 02/07/2018 10:18:55 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: PGR88
Simply ignoring him would have been the best decision.

I suppose that's better than to engage with someone that's acted hateful, but I prefer Trump's approach of insulting the guy!

29 posted on 02/07/2018 10:19:29 AM PST by aynrandfreak (Being a Democrat means never having to say you're sorry)
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To: markomalley

Hope he loses.


30 posted on 02/07/2018 10:20:11 AM PST by Trumpisourlastchance
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To: LoveUSA
So now I'm not cheering for Lindsey Vonn and Adam Rippon.

Anyone else?


31 posted on 02/07/2018 10:20:50 AM PST by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)
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To: markomalley

Another symbol of the kind, compassionate Left.


32 posted on 02/07/2018 10:21:19 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: markomalley

This figure skater sounds awfully butthurt but I don’t think Pence is the source of that pain.


33 posted on 02/07/2018 10:21:34 AM PST by Freedumb
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To: NormsRevenge
I wonder what religion Rippon practices?

He worships the Unholy Phallus.

34 posted on 02/07/2018 10:22:33 AM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: markomalley

His response came via a Dicktaphone.


35 posted on 02/07/2018 10:22:42 AM PST by albie
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To: markomalley

Well you can bet this sissy will stamp his foot during the national anthem.


36 posted on 02/07/2018 10:23:05 AM PST by pfflier
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Any sport with figure in the name can’t be all that macho.


37 posted on 02/07/2018 10:24:07 AM PST by dhs12345
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To: NormsRevenge

Hedonism apparently.


38 posted on 02/07/2018 10:24:11 AM PST by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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To: LouieFisk

I do recall that incident. Wow - THIRTY years ago? Where has the time gone!


39 posted on 02/07/2018 10:25:18 AM PST by Qiviut (Obama's Legacy in two words: DONALD TRUMP)
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To: PGR88

“the Russian women will dominate the Women’s events.”

Last great woman Olympic skater was Oksana Baiul. Don’t watch men’s skating, prancing about is best left to the ladies.


40 posted on 02/07/2018 10:25:33 AM PST by LouieFisk
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