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RZM

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83. I've heard this type of thing before. Sounds like bullshit to me
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 04:55 PM
Jun 2012

That being said, gossip is a natural human tendency. And there's always public interest in who might or might not be in the closet. That's pretty much tabloid/celebrity stuff and there's not much anybody can do about it.

But I also believe in respecting privacy, even the privacy of public figures. I'm generally opposed to making the details of sex lives public knowledge when no laws have been broken. It's one thing if a partner goes public. It's quite another when everybody involved wants privacy. At that point, you're pretty much in paparazzi territory. I don't feel I have a need or right to know what Karl Rove does in private.

True! rufus dog Jun 2012 #1
(there is some history here). . . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2012 #3
A mountain of history, in fact johnfunk Jun 2012 #4
EW! spinbaby Jun 2012 #33
Save some for rme.... dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #44
The Rufus Dog is actually a Golden rufus dog Jun 2012 #107
My Golden actually is a good barker and growler at some people dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #115
If gays have to accept J Edgar was one of them, bis have to do the same with Karl eridani Jun 2012 #194
Sure! Besides, I want to see Rove in trouble. Just call me unfair and unbalanced about Rove... freshwest Jun 2012 #38
I call you Fair cause I would delight in Rove goclark Jun 2012 #181
So if I read your statement correctly Rex Jun 2012 #93
You really have to be in the weeds (and to have lived there for annabanana Jun 2012 #2
From last nights show... Hyper_Eye Jun 2012 #24
Karl loves a gay, money-stealing Muslim? aquart Jun 2012 #5
That's why I stopped reading Legal Schnauzer struggle4progress Jun 2012 #6
The guy does have an axe to grind. trof Jun 2012 #106
'what...is bisexual about guy/guy [love affair]?' Excellent point. closeupready Jun 2012 #7
Yes. Which is why I'm happy to promote the speculation. aquart Jun 2012 #9
Right. A person can be bisexual but they can't have a bisexual affair unless it is a threesome. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #25
I could imagine Rove in bed with a dead girl AND a live boy... johnfunk Jun 2012 #65
Sure he can! Joe Bacon Jun 2012 #72
I think it's because of this letter: Alcibiades Jun 2012 #173
Is the point of this gay innuendo, or something criminal? Mish-mash. leveymg Jun 2012 #58
It matters because of the homophobic agenda he supports, and you damn well know it. nt LaydeeBug Jun 2012 #103
it matters because rove has attacked other bisexual and homosexual people samsingh Jun 2012 #210
It matters because of all the anti-gay state ballot measures Rove... JackRiddler Jun 2012 #212
What part is innuendo? (NT) The Wizard Jun 2012 #64
I think it is just a typo... I'm pretty sure tha Rover ain't getting anything he hasn't paid for. Thor_MN Jun 2012 #175
if one or both of the guys go girl on occasion. marble falls Jun 2012 #195
ho hum mysuzuki2 Jun 2012 #8
Very Turbineguy Jun 2012 #10
so this ali akbar set up a site to harvest credit card info from donors? grasswire Jun 2012 #11
You pretty much nailed it. johnfunk Jun 2012 #66
Somebody got naked with Karl Rove? PlanetBev Jun 2012 #12
+1 Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #14
I don't even want to think about that. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #26
O man..... abelenkpe Jun 2012 #31
specially his onethatcares Jun 2012 #46
the visuals are terrifying! AlbertCat Jun 2012 #74
somebody pass the bleach please...nt magical thyme Jun 2012 #43
Oh Help me billybob537 Jun 2012 #200
This message was self-deleted by its author Scootaloo Jun 2012 #53
Good one ArnoldLayne Jun 2012 #79
DUzy!!! Kahuna Jun 2012 #84
Perhaps you could explain the joke to everyone Marrah_G Jun 2012 #164
NOT funny Marrah_G Jun 2012 #152
sad to see on DU cwydro Jun 2012 #186
I know, I know... freshwest Jun 2012 #158
Jeff Gannon/Guckert SCVDem Jun 2012 #13
Too F'n funny. notadmblnd Jun 2012 #54
Jeff Gannon/Guckert -either him or Scotty. -eom Huey P. Long Jun 2012 #215
Murky as hell. But then again, you DO have to ask - calimary Jun 2012 #15
Hopefully not the kind ... neeksgeek Jun 2012 #21
Yeah, I know. But this IS kkkarl rove we're talking about. With him, I wouldn't rule ANYTHING out. calimary Jun 2012 #67
If true, it proves that Karl Rove is not a racist. Ali Akbar is the one in the photo on the left. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #16
LOL that proves nothing laundry_queen Jun 2012 #45
Try again. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #85
You never do make any sense. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #88
And it was "sensible" for you to post a pic of a dark skinned man, and claim KKRove can't ...... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #94
That made perfect sense. Iggo Jun 2012 #135
Strom Thurmond had a bi-racial daughter, does that mean he was not a racist? Bjorn Against Jun 2012 #101
+1. Apparently the poster has absolutely no frame of reference for this issue. It was a nonsensical Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #112
Err, Not Even Close Skraxx Jun 2012 #105
Thanks for educating me! Now I know that Jesse Helms wasn't racist either! EOTE Jun 2012 #109
+1 Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #110
By that logic, a man who is married to a woman can't be a misogynist. NYC Liberal Jun 2012 #120
That explains Rush's marriages. Oh, wait. Karl and Rush in one thread is too much. Gotta go and... freshwest Jun 2012 #122
Thomas Jefferson slept with his slaves. rateyes Jun 2012 #174
This message was self-deleted by its author Zalatix Jun 2012 #17
Being gay is a "lifestyle CHOICE"?????????????? dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #49
that was quite a tell there wasn't it. notadmblnd Jun 2012 #57
I know, had to re-read that for myself. Rex Jun 2012 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author Zalatix Jun 2012 #145
This message was self-deleted by its author Kaleva Jun 2012 #159
My post was marked as a TOS violation? Zalatix Jun 2012 #166
This message was self-deleted by its author Kaleva Jun 2012 #167
In your opinion, is homosexuality a lifestyle choice? uppityperson Jun 2012 #178
I self-delete only when I feel I mis-spoke and it provoked people. This was one of those cases. Zalatix Jun 2012 #182
I think that confronting "It's a lifestyle choice" rather than inherent is important. uppityperson Jun 2012 #187
The word "lifestyle" makes me want to figuratively beat the user to a bloody pulp eridani Jun 2012 #196
It is a choice Alcibiades Jun 2012 #165
Whoa! What?!? Iggo Jun 2012 #138
This message was self-deleted by its author Zalatix Jun 2012 #148
Celibacy is a lifestyle choice. Sexual orientation, though, is something that is hard-wired. It's MADem Jun 2012 #151
I completely understand. Society has no place even caring either way. Zalatix Jun 2012 #172
How does having his sexual orientation become public "legitimize homophobia"? uppityperson Jun 2012 #180
Here's my reasoning. Zalatix Jun 2012 #190
Maybe you should work on purging yourself of "sexual preferences", and "lifestyle choice" vs orienta uppityperson Jun 2012 #213
No, it was a misstatement. Zalatix Jun 2012 #214
first of all, he did not have a bi-sexual affair. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #202
It's not a lifestyle choice Marrah_G Jun 2012 #153
Evidence? Or is this just more gay-baiting homophobic bullshit? Maven Jun 2012 #18
If a gay man is raising millions to promote anti-gay legislation? aquart Jun 2012 #22
Using an unfounded gay rumor against someone is a Rovian tactic. Maven Jun 2012 #50
Sometimes that petard just hoists. aquart Jun 2012 #191
Thanks. That was my interpretation of this as well. Puregonzo1188 Jun 2012 #23
+1! RufusTFirefly Jun 2012 #28
It's gossip and people who respond to propaganda love gossip just1voice Jun 2012 #32
DU can use the cover of 'hypocrisy' all they want. xchrom Jun 2012 #34
That's bullshit ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #40
That's how I see it. nt NCTraveler Jun 2012 #61
+1000 Rowdyboy Jun 2012 #100
That's the first thing I thought. UnrepentantLiberal Jun 2012 #108
"Oh, I know: homophobia is OK if your target is someone we hate. Right?" WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #59
Is there proof? Or just unsubstantiated rumor? Maven Jun 2012 #87
And if there's proof, then what? Iggo Jun 2012 #147
Of course not. Maven Jun 2012 #161
Sorry. That was clumsy. Iggo Jun 2012 #168
No worries. Maven Jun 2012 #170
Comments like..... Marrah_G Jun 2012 #160
Pretty much RZM Jun 2012 #82
I will always remember when Jeff Gannon talked about protestors outside of ...... Botany Jun 2012 #19
Looking at the link and other links, MineralMan Jun 2012 #20
Won't Jeff Gannon be upset? sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #27
Somebody's having sex with Rove get the red out Jun 2012 #29
Remember the gay male prostitute journalist plant? joeybee12 Jun 2012 #30
Is this from the Onion? nt abelenkpe Jun 2012 #35
I'm disappointed. I thought he was involved with David Gregory, since they dance so well together. freshwest Jun 2012 #36
OK that was pretty funny.... Marie Marie Jun 2012 #134
Don't *make* me post the video. I do that a lot, you know. LOL! freshwest Jun 2012 #137
Hey - whatever you feel is right freshwest. Marie Marie Jun 2012 #146
No, can't bear to see it again. Love your sig line, that was my motto years ago. freshwest Jun 2012 #149
Well thank you and won't you consider re-adopting it? Marie Marie Jun 2012 #171
I am glad Rove has someone to love. Now, can we get Siegelman out of jail? McCamy Taylor Jun 2012 #37
Without a presidential pardon, it looks bleak. And they don't do that until leaving office, right? freshwest Jun 2012 #39
Gerald Ford didn't wait to give Nixon one. Obama has already granted some pardons. MADem Jun 2012 #141
Difference would be they admitted guilt and reformed. I doubt if Seigelman would do that, since he freshwest Jun 2012 #142
It will be a tough call for POTUS. MADem Jun 2012 #184
I'm shocked... liberalmuse Jun 2012 #41
You had me at Karl Rove's bisexual affair AnnieK401 Jun 2012 #42
Please don't insult bisexuality by ... 99Forever Jun 2012 #47
I hate to have to defend Rove, but so far that all sounds like unfounded innuendo to me. JDPriestly Jun 2012 #48
Thank You for saying that. I probably hate the guy more than anyone else..... left on green only Jun 2012 #55
I agree. Even if it is true . . . . . why don't we leave people alone, good people, JDPriestly Jun 2012 #99
Well, according to your criteria, Rove is fair game. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #199
OK. You have a point, but I hate to see meaningful political discussion JDPriestly Jun 2012 #220
People like salacious rumors that suggest intolerant people are engaging in the behavior they MADem Jun 2012 #144
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #51
Your phrasing makes my skin crawl. Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #68
Good post, Balmer! johnfunk Jun 2012 #69
Wow, a crook, a liar AND cruising for gays?! Maven Jun 2012 #92
Found this as well, asking Akbar to step down from Natl Bloggers Club SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2012 #52
Akbar says... Ian David Jun 2012 #56
I think this is the funniest post in this thread! nt MADem Jun 2012 #156
This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #60
Stories of Rove's visits to Austin gay clubs have been reported for years. The Wizard Jun 2012 #62
"Some people want to know if ....." Stop it. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #70
I'd say top, as we say here in West Virginia he has some mighty fine purdy lips. ArnoldLayne Jun 2012 #81
Wouldn't a bisexual affair have to involve both sexes? begin_within Jun 2012 #63
I am thinking at minimum it would have to be a threesome involving both sexes. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #71
Karl had a phony marriage Doctor_J Jun 2012 #117
Wrong Marrah_G Jun 2012 #185
Shades of Jeff Gannon . . . nt TomClash Jun 2012 #73
Hey, KKKarl . . . TomClash Jun 2012 #75
I hope someone covers this tonight Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author jorno67 Jun 2012 #77
So did Rove have an office in the WH when Gannon visited? Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #78
Yes. johnfunk Jun 2012 #89
I heard this kind of thing in 2004. RandySF Jun 2012 #80
"word was..." "Some say..." "I heard..." Dreamer Tatum Jun 2012 #86
One of my best friends who is gay Digit Jun 2012 #133
I've heard this type of thing before. Sounds like bullshit to me RZM Jun 2012 #83
Gross. Who would do Karl Rove? Quantess Jun 2012 #90
I always figured he had the hots for Shrub GCP Jun 2012 #91
Bad taste, bad breath, bad sex. leveymg Jun 2012 #96
I've always suspected that W smells bad. grasswire Jun 2012 #114
Couldn't be as bad as Eau d' Karl leveymg Jun 2012 #125
Hmmmm, do tell... KKKarl had a big ol' mancrush on Dubya who liked to play S&M dress up with.... Raster Jun 2012 #128
I REMEMBER that comment....and thought it strange at the time. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2012 #203
I agree that this is apparently unsubstantiated and irrelevant speculation . . . snot Jun 2012 #97
Karl Rove even sleeps with terrorists! meow2u3 Jun 2012 #98
But they have to have their native soil in the coffin first... Oh, no, that's Romney. Never mind. freshwest Jun 2012 #150
I truly prefer to think of him.... hlthe2b Jun 2012 #102
maybe it's a 3-way...... la la Jun 2012 #104
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2012 #111
Why wont Anon find some smut on Rove's harddrive? nm rhett o rick Jun 2012 #113
If he's gonna hack a hard drive can he please do Clarence Thomas? aquart Jun 2012 #192
And it would be nice to get another Obama appointee. rhett o rick Jun 2012 #205
Jeff Gannon was Rove's personal hooker Doctor_J Jun 2012 #116
I thought Rove was gay, but, of course, could never say it, because he's part of a homophobic party. valerief Jun 2012 #118
What is "bisexual" about a homosexual affair? WinkyDink Jun 2012 #119
I assume the article is saying he is attracted to both men and women Marrah_G Jun 2012 #197
rove john89 Jun 2012 #121
Some of the responders in this thread are implying Doctor_J Jun 2012 #123
You can disparage KKKarl Rove all you freakin' like. He most certainly deserves it. Raster Jun 2012 #132
The sad truth ruggerson Jun 2012 #140
No, we're implying that calling him a closeted gay without any proof Maven Jun 2012 #162
Lame attempt at the old 'let's tie this around all their necks' gambit Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #208
Remember this? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2012 #124
Snort ... GeorgeGist Jun 2012 #126
Let the sunshine!!! butterfly77 Jun 2012 #127
All I can say is Allahu Akbar BeyondGeography Jun 2012 #129
This thread is rife with homophobic comments ruggerson Jun 2012 #130
I'm fucking horrified by the comments on this thread Marrah_G Jun 2012 #154
This thread is horrifying. I can't say I'm suprised though. myrna minx Jun 2012 #198
The olde Turd blossom........... Historic NY Jun 2012 #131
What I remember from yorn. Rain Mcloud Jun 2012 #136
I know this can't be true Smilo Jun 2012 #139
Nah, he barely tolerates himself at best. KKKarl is a self-hating, self-loathing kind of guy. Raster Jun 2012 #143
Does that make him ... radicalliberal Jun 2012 #179
Saying the same letter contained rover allegations + Siegelman appeal/request? elleng Jun 2012 #155
=Did not need to know this= Fire Walk With Me Jun 2012 #157
I guess there's someone for everyone, straight, gay or whatever tularetom Jun 2012 #163
Here's more Alcibiades Jun 2012 #169
makes no sense Enrique Jun 2012 #176
Even if true, what accounts for all his other bizarre rants on Fox News? n/t gkhouston Jun 2012 #177
I always thought he libodem Jun 2012 #183
Threads like this sure do shed a lot TriMera Jun 2012 #188
don't worry it's okay loveloveforever Jun 2012 #218
Spam deleted by OKNancy (MIR Team) Louise1 Jun 2012 #189
after PatrynXX Jun 2012 #193
Most republicans I know are Buy-sexual! Hubert Flottz Jun 2012 #201
Indeed. If they want it they have to buy it. avaistheone1 Jun 2012 #216
What a shitty McCarthyite piece, filled with bigoted memes, insinuation and not a shred of fact Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #204
Why is just about every individual we find to be revolting "accused" of being gay The Link Jun 2012 #206
the old Velvet Mafia allegations, if true, are relevant only to the extent that Rove demagogued nashville_brook Jun 2012 #207
Fuck everyone of you who put erotic images of Karl Rove in my head just now Bucky Jun 2012 #209
You can't have a bisexual affair with one person Fearless Jun 2012 #211
um barf and what cindyperry2010 Jun 2012 #217
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #219
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