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NewEnglandAutumn

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23. I have mixed feelings on this because I don't want to hurt others But

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 04:46 PM

9 hrs ago

He harmed so many people in the gay community. The fact that he was in the closet does NOT give him a pass when it comes to how he treated others.

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I did not agree with Lindsay Graham one bit, however [View all] redstatebluegirl 12 hrs ago OP

I agree that being gay in or out of the closet is not fair game. 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #1

I agree Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #12

Then please don't link the two as if gender-based sexual orientation Ms. Toad 9 hrs ago #20

I get how you feel. Dunc 12 hrs ago #2

People are just letting off steam is a poor excuse sarisataka 11 hrs ago #5

It is us against them. Dunc 11 hrs ago #10

I'll take that as a yes to racism sarisataka 11 hrs ago #11

Clarence Thomas died? appmanga 9 hrs ago #25

Wishful slip... sarisataka 8 hrs ago #29

I wish that wasn't a typo. 1WorldHope 8 hrs ago #28

Please don't compare Bluestocking 8 hrs ago #30

It is not a comparison of the men sarisataka 8 hrs ago #31

Saying nothing is best lame54 12 hrs ago #3

Yes bdamomma 9 hrs ago #18

homophobic slurs Get a hide vote from me... Ohio Joe 12 hrs ago #4

Being dead doesn't give him a pass, but homophobic slurs is not acceptable at all uppityperson 11 hrs ago #6

I wish I could say I am surprised sarisataka 11 hrs ago #7

I believe that he was correct on Ukraine and russia, Crunchy Frog 11 hrs ago #8

Your statement is the closest to what I'd have to say..my only agreement with him was his support for Ukraine. Deuxcents 10 hrs ago #13

He supported anti-gay agenda, so yes, he's fair game. The hypocrisy is breathtaking. Doodley 11 hrs ago #9

while it is OK to question his hypocrisy Skittles 10 hrs ago #15

I agree Skittles 10 hrs ago #14

Thing is, those you've blocked may not care a bit that you've blocked them. paleotn 9 hrs ago #16

I agree with you H2O Man 9 hrs ago #17

Let's face it, the man had no spine. infullview 9 hrs ago #19

I don't like it one bit. All this gay rumor comes from the simple fact he never married. valleyrogue 9 hrs ago #21

I doubt he was "blackmailed" over his alleged sexuality. He was an opportunist. valleyrogue 9 hrs ago #22

I have mixed feelings on this because I don't want to hurt others But NewEnglandAutumn 9 hrs ago #23

Slurs are out of bounds IMO but I think it's okay to wonder about ir in the context you mentioned. BannonsLiver 9 hrs ago #24

I do NOT give a darn about Graham's sexual orientation LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #26

His sexuality is not important Keepthesoulalive 9 hrs ago #27

He was a reasonable person before John doc03 8 hrs ago #32

I actually agreed with Graham Martin Eden 3 hrs ago #33