Mon Feb 27, 2012, 08:32 PM
72 replies, 10814 views
 72 replies |
Author | Time | Post |
 Photo of gay Marine kissing boyfriend receives flood of support (Original post) |
Little Tich | Feb 2012 | OP |
| BigDemVoter | Feb 2012 | #1 | |
| KaryninMiami | Feb 2012 | #2 | |
| boppers | Feb 2012 | #3 | |
| Bladian | Feb 2012 | #4 | |
| cpamomfromtexas | Feb 2012 | #13 | |
| Bladian | Feb 2012 | #19 | |
| UnrepentantLiberal | Feb 2012 | #20 | |
| DRoseDARs | Feb 2012 | #31 | |
| Bladian | Feb 2012 | #39 | |
| DRoseDARs | Feb 2012 | #46 | |
| Bladian | Feb 2012 | #59 | |
| The Doctor. | Feb 2012 | #5 | |
| SunSeeker | Feb 2012 | #58 | |
| safgertrt | Feb 2012 | #6 | |
| MACARD | Feb 2012 | #7 | |
| fightthegoodfightnow | Feb 2012 | #8 | |
| rabotaonlain | Feb 2012 | #69 | |
| Obamacare | Feb 2012 | #9 | |
| DisgustipatedinCA | Feb 2012 | #44 | |
| DURHAM D | Feb 2012 | #53 | |
| EFerrari | Feb 2012 | #10 | |
| truthisfreedom | Feb 2012 | #11 | |
| alp227 | Feb 2012 | #12 | |
| AlbertCat | Feb 2012 | #14 | |
| BlancheSplanchnik | Feb 2012 | #21 | |
| sarge43 | Feb 2012 | #17 | |
| closeupready | Feb 2012 | #15 | |
| hamsterjill | Feb 2012 | #16 | |
| PavePusher | Feb 2012 | #18 | |
| BlancheSplanchnik | Feb 2012 | #22 | |
| samsingh | Feb 2012 | #23 | |
| Loudmxr | Feb 2012 | #24 | |
| Suji to Seoul | Feb 2012 | #25 | |
| McCamy Taylor | Feb 2012 | #26 | |
| Lars77 | Feb 2012 | #27 | |
| SunSeeker | Feb 2012 | #28 | |
| Arctic Dave | Feb 2012 | #29 | |
| DRoseDARs | Feb 2012 | #30 | |
| MrMickeysMom | Feb 2012 | #32 | |
| ulaes | Feb 2012 | #33 | |
| Orangepeel | Feb 2012 | #35 | |
| ulaes | Feb 2012 | #36 | |
| sarge43 | Feb 2012 | #37 | |
| ulaes | Feb 2012 | #38 | |
| sarge43 | Feb 2012 | #43 | |
| heliarc | Feb 2012 | #48 | |
| ulaes | Feb 2012 | #50 | |
| Politicub | Feb 2012 | #41 | |
| SunSeeker | Feb 2012 | #42 | |
| Rob H. | Feb 2012 | #45 | |
| Swede Atlanta | Feb 2012 | #49 | |
| ulaes | Feb 2012 | #56 | |
| uppityperson | Feb 2012 | #72 | |
| Doc Holliday | Feb 2012 | #65 | |
| TNLib | Feb 2012 | #55 | |
| ruggerson | Feb 2012 | #64 | |
| Orangepeel | Feb 2012 | #66 | |
| Withywindle | Feb 2012 | #70 | |
| Posteritatis | Feb 2012 | #57 | |
| uppityperson | Feb 2012 | #71 | |
| Ex Lurker | Feb 2012 | #34 | |
| polmaven | Feb 2012 | #62 | |
| craigmatic | Feb 2012 | #40 | |
| WillyT | Feb 2012 | #47 | |
| christx30 | Feb 2012 | #51 | |
| Aerows | Feb 2012 | #52 | |
| mahina | Feb 2012 | #54 | |
| GliderGuider | Feb 2012 | #60 | |
| JNathanK | Feb 2012 | #61 | |
| dsfgerher | Feb 2012 | #63 | |
| unionworks | Feb 2012 | #67 | |
| burrowowl | Feb 2012 | #68 |
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Mon Feb 27, 2012, 08:42 PM
KaryninMiami (2,833 posts)
2. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank goodness we've closed that chapter-
Response to Bladian (Reply #4)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 08:37 AM
13. Why would that matter? Silliest comment I've seen in a long time.
Response to cpamomfromtexas (Reply #13)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:12 AM
19. Seriously? It was a joke, get off your high horse.
Response to cpamomfromtexas (Reply #13)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:13 AM
UnrepentantLiberal (11,700 posts)
20. Then you must not read many GD posts.
Response to Bladian (Reply #4)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 03:47 PM
DRoseDARs (4,928 posts)
31. Actually that's not true: Marine is 5'11" and the civvie is 6'6" n/t
Response to DRoseDARs (Reply #31)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:12 PM
39. Sorry, I meant small in comparison to the boyfriend.
Response to Bladian (Reply #39)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:51 PM
DRoseDARs (4,928 posts)
46. I thought the marine was small 2 from the pic. He's got a few inches on me, nevermind his boyfriend.
Response to The Doctor. (Reply #5)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:03 PM
SunSeeker (5,000 posts)
58. The wingnuts can't stand the idea of sexuality, period. nt
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Mon Feb 27, 2012, 09:42 PM
7. Gingrich's Ad supports this post now if only he knew his guys were supporting gay marines kissing.
Response to Obamacare (Reply #9)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:19 PM
DURHAM D (18,574 posts)
53. Do you have a problem?
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 02:21 AM
11. You go, boys, but honestly, kissing doesn't always photograph well.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 02:36 AM
12. 10 years ago, this would be more controversial
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Oh how far we've come ever since "coming out of the closet" provoked more fear among average Americans. You may remember Jerry Falwell howling about the coming out episode of Ellen DeGeneres's sitcom in the late '90s. Now that homophobia is being swept to the dustbin of American history we don't have much to worry about after seeing two men kiss. May they have a wonderful life together!
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Response to alp227 (Reply #12)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 08:57 AM
AlbertCat (10,449 posts)
14. he coming out episode of Ellen DeGeneres's sitcom
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That was hysterical!
I loved how in the last moments, Ellen is signing all these forms and some lady is stamping them. "Gosh I didn't know it was so involved, coming out!" Then Laura Dern gets a toaster for getting someone to come out. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And before, when Ellen makes a last ditch effort to deny her gayness, she picks up this guy who's been flirting with her and they get a hotel room. Then it cuts to them sitting in bed, silent. then Ellen: "I don't know what's wrong." Man: "It's OK. These things happen"  |
Response to AlbertCat (Reply #14)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:13 AM
BlancheSplanchnik (7,695 posts)
21. hahahah! brilliant!
Response to alp227 (Reply #12)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 10:53 AM
sarge43 (17,442 posts)
17. Ten years ago he would have been discharged and the homophobes would have gone batshit.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 09:57 AM
closeupready (19,438 posts)
15. I love that photo.
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Last edited Tue Feb 28, 2012, 09:57 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)  K&R |
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 10:19 AM
hamsterjill (4,292 posts)
16. Welcome Home Sgt. Morgan
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:14 AM
BlancheSplanchnik (7,695 posts)
22. Awwwwww!!! Such happiness!
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:27 AM
samsingh (10,337 posts)
23. it's all good
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:29 AM
24. It is not about sex... It is about love.
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One of my most precious achievements was to be among the first to speak and write in opposition to Prop 8 here in California.
BTW one of the couples fighting Prop 8 is right here in my home town of Burbank. I could go on about how love changes the dialog... but it would be long reading and most of you know how love makes the world go round and affects your life forever.  |
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:37 AM
25. I am straight and I am so happy to see this
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 12:16 PM
26. Love is soooo much better than war.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 12:59 PM
27. Jesusfreaks: WELCOME TO REALITY.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 01:53 PM
SunSeeker (5,000 posts)
28. The two of them are so cute together.
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I'm straight, and this is exactly how I would kiss my love after coming back from war! Expressions of love are pretty universal.
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Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 03:01 PM
Arctic Dave (12,546 posts)
29. What I find interesting about the picture is the people in the background
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 03:45 PM
DRoseDARs (4,928 posts)
30. Little more background: The marine is 5'11" and his boyfriend? 6'6" n/t
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 03:49 PM
MrMickeysMom (10,678 posts)
32. Dear Rick Santorum...
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No dogs were harmed in the depiction of this homecoming.
Here's a box of tissues... Now, have a good cry. |
Response to ulaes (Reply #33)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:25 PM
Orangepeel (12,701 posts)
35. This sort of thing?
People have called the Life picture of the kiss "an iconic image of the 20th century." In my opinion, this should be an iconic picture of the 21st. In this case, people have two reasons to "cheerlead" -- a marine coming home from serving his country and the end of a policy that was both discriminatory and bad for national security. Why in the world would it be disingenuous to cheer? |
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:59 PM
sarge43 (17,442 posts)
37. So you know the inner most feelings of over 3 billion people?
Response to ulaes (Reply #38)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:31 PM
sarge43 (17,442 posts)
43. Better silly than sad
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:23 PM
Politicub (5,842 posts)
41. Enough already with coddling bigots
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:27 PM
SunSeeker (5,000 posts)
42. Don't worry, it gets better.
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Last edited Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:29 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) Your nausea at seeing men kissing is common. As you see it more often, you'll get used to it. And pretty soon it won't bother you, just like it doesn't bother the people in the background of that picture, who couldn't seem to care less.
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Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:47 PM
Rob H. (4,189 posts)
45. "...the fact that heterosexual men find guys kissing disturbing on a gut level."
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:03 PM
Swede Atlanta (2,243 posts)
49. I challenge your assumption.........
Response to ulaes (Reply #56)
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 06:50 PM
uppityperson (74,037 posts)
72. I think it was your speaking for all hetero men and "it won't change" that set many of us off.
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:27 PM
55. Your generalizing not all hetrosexual men are disturbed by seeing two men kissing
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Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 09:46 PM
Orangepeel (12,701 posts)
66. Heterosexual men do not find guys kissing disturbing on a gut level
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Certainly not all heterosexual men
A lot do, I'm sure, but probably because it it something relatively unusual that they've been taught is wrong. They'll get over it after they get used to it, just like homosexual men are used to seeing men kiss women. All the more reason to cheer the picture, in my opinion. |
Response to ulaes (Reply #36)
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 03:25 PM
70. Who cares what SOME (not all, not by a long shot) heterosexual men find "disturbing?"
Response to ulaes (Reply #33)
Wed Feb 29, 2012, 06:48 PM
uppityperson (74,037 posts)
71. Between this post and your next, quoted, yes, it does.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:22 PM
34. It also seems to have crashed Free Republic
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They've been down since yesterday
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Response to Ex Lurker (Reply #34)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:38 PM
62. Too funny!
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Last edited Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:38 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) I just checked and it is still down....I wonder if it will ever be the same again! the poor You-Name-It-Phobes may never truly recover from this.
But isn't it just a great picrure? This straight Christian a huge grin on her face....!   |
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:18 PM
40. That's kind of a hot picture. You can tell they love each other.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 05:58 PM
WillyT (45,498 posts)
47. HUGE K & R !!!
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Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:14 PM
Aerows (13,824 posts)
52. Love it
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:25 PM
mahina (5,322 posts)
54. I know that dude in the blue shirt, Dalan.
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:14 PM
60. Way to go, guys! Rock the house!
  
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Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 07:17 PM
61. That's wonderful, but get a room ya two!
Response to Little Tich (Original post)
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 11:28 PM
burrowowl (8,952 posts)
68. BEAUTIFUL!
