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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 11:31:55 AM   
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Oops.

Turns out the boy's family does not agree with the account. Turns out more students during that period say this never happened, more than say it did. Turns out the "Romney apologizes" newsclip takes what he said it out of context leaving much of what he said about how such a thing would be terrible and that he never would endorse such behavor.
Turns out he did not remember this action because it never happened the way it was presented in this articlel (and in this forum).



Lauber's sisters are on record as saying they have no knowledge of the incident. Most victims of bullying rarely tell their family about what is going on. So the fact that his sisters did not know is not actually that meaningful one way or the other.

Lauder's sisters made the following statement:

"The family of John Lauber is releasing a statement saying the portrayal of John is factually incorrect and we are aggrieved that he would be used to further a political agenda. There will be no more comments from the family."

This to me says that the sisters are disputing that he is gay. They are only saying the portrayal of their brother is incorrect. They aren't actually addressing the bullying incident recalled by others. Was Lauber gay? Who knows? He might have been gay, but not out. He might have been straight. If one believes the classmates who say the incident occurred, he was bullied for essentially looking effeminate. I would categorize this as gay bullying regardless of whether the victim is actually gay or not. The bullying was based on a rigid definition of gender.

As for bullying in schools, usually bullying occurs outside the purview of teachers, administrators, and even most of the students. Only a very few students are usually first hand witnesses to bullying events. The fact that others at the school did not witness this incident tells us nothing about whether or not the incident occurred.

If the incident (or other similar incidents) did not occur, then what exactly is Romney apologizing for with his statement? Does it not strike anyone else as odd that Romney would apologize for incidents that never occurred instead of just saying they never happened? If Romney didn't attack Lauber, I highly suspect he attacked others in similarly nasty ways - and that is why Romney is apologizing. So insert "victim" for Lauber, and I'm sure some kids at his school were subject to his nastiness.

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 11:43:54 AM   
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I agree 100% with the importance of issues you have posted here. I'd probably rearrange a few of them in order but I'm sure you probably would too.

My question is this. Why do these topics take a back burner to abortion, gay marriage, (nonexistent) erosion of our second amendment rights, teaching so-called 'intelligent design' in schools, etc.



I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 11:47:15 AM   
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If the incident (or other similar incidents) did not occur, then what exactly is Romney apologizing for with his statement?


Well, qood question. Here is the text of "his apology".

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“Back in high school, I did some dumb things, and if anybody was hurt by that or offended, obviously I apologize for that,” Romney said in a live radio interview with Fox News Channel personality Brian Kilmeade. Romney added: “I participated in a lot of hijinks and pranks during high school, and some might have gone too far, and for that I apologize.”


He is not referring to the incident this forum is "debating" in this instance, but in the same article he talks to the incident you and others are "debating" here:

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“As this person indicated, he was closeted,” Romney said. “I had no idea that he was gay and can’t speak to that even today. But as to the teasing or the taunts that go on in high school, that’s a long time ago. For me, that’s about 48 years ago. Again, if there’s anything I said that is offensive to someone, I certainly am sorry for that, very deeply ]
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Romney has responded in the best way possible about a fictional incident thrown out by the main-stream media and embelished with anti-gay spins a day after Obama anounces he is for gay marrage. Clearly this "charge" is lame and transparent to all and has not affected Romney's rise in the polls and may even have helped him, especially with his calm and well reasoned response.

added. A Presidential Response.

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 11:57:38 AM   
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I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!

So why aren't we seeing any debate about that, rather than drivel about gay marriage and birth control?

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 11:58:08 AM   
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He has a long history of cutting funding to groups who support the LGBT community so, if what all these other people are saying who took part in the activities in HS, Willard has not changed his POV very much

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:00:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I dont believe for ONE SECOND that he doesnt remember the incident.

Unless he was in some sort of blackout state - which Im SURE HE WAS NOT

I know that I dont remember everything from high school - but I sure as hell would remember if I had "cut someones hair" and participated in a hate crime. This guy is full of shit.

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:11:31 PM   
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I agree 100% with the importance of issues you have posted here. I'd probably rearrange a few of them in order but I'm sure you probably would too.

My question is this. Why do these topics take a back burner to abortion, gay marriage, (nonexistent) erosion of our second amendment rights, teaching so-called 'intelligent design' in schools, etc.



I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!



I agree 100%. This begs the question of why isnt our RNC campaigning on these points instead of the religious claptrap?

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:17:56 PM   
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I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!

So why aren't we seeing any debate about that, rather than drivel about gay marriage and birth control?


Write the Washington Post and ask THEM why they spent pages and pages of blather on this nonsense instead of the actual issues that matter to voters.



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:19:16 PM   
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Why aren't the GOP raising these other important issues, instead of playing catch up to the Kenyan on trivia?

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:19:30 PM   
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I agree 100% with the importance of issues you have posted here. I'd probably rearrange a few of them in order but I'm sure you probably would too.

My question is this. Why do these topics take a back burner to abortion, gay marriage, (nonexistent) erosion of our second amendment rights, teaching so-called 'intelligent design' in schools, etc.



I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!



I agree 100%. This begs the question of why isnt our RNC campaigning on these points instead of the religious claptrap?


Incompetent fuckwits come in all flavors of "R" and "D".



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:20:27 PM   
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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:20:59 PM   
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If they (e.g., the Washington Post) are focusing on this nonsense, then that answers your question, doesn't it.



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:22:21 PM   
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I don't.  You'd know that if you actually paid attention.



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:26:06 PM   
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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:31:39 PM   
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I agree 100% with the importance of issues you have posted here. I'd probably rearrange a few of them in order but I'm sure you probably would too.

My question is this. Why do these topics take a back burner to abortion, gay marriage, (nonexistent) erosion of our second amendment rights, teaching so-called 'intelligent design' in schools, etc.



I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!



I agree 100%. This begs the question of why isnt our RNC campaigning on these points instead of the religious claptrap?


Incompetent fuckwits come in all flavors of "R" and "D".



I'm quite aware of that. My question is why the heck don't the Republicans want to actually deal with those 10 items that you brought up? Those are the things that the American people deem important. Had they done so 4 years ago, there is an excellent chance that we wouldn't have Obama to kick around right now.

If they don't start on what Americans feel are the important issues instead of Religious claptrap, I have a feeling that we're going to have to put up with another 4 years of 'hopey changey'.

When Clinton was running, how did he win? "It's the Economy STUPID!"

the Republicans might do well to use that.

Note to mods and anyone else who gives a shit. The above quote was actually from the Clinton campaign and was not aimed at anyone posting on these boards.

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:43:35 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Hillwilliam

I agree 100% with the importance of issues you have posted here. I'd probably rearrange a few of them in order but I'm sure you probably would too.

My question is this. Why do these topics take a back burner to abortion, gay marriage, (nonexistent) erosion of our second amendment rights, teaching so-called 'intelligent design' in schools, etc.



I suspect, whether one is hetrosexual/homosexual, pro-choice/pro-life, have children in school/don't have children in school, and so forth, if they have no job, no money, are losing their home, or can't feed themselves, let alone their family, the ECONOMY/JOBS/INCOME become the forefront issues?!!



I agree 100%. This begs the question of why isnt our RNC campaigning on these points instead of the religious claptrap?


Incompetent fuckwits come in all flavors of "R" and "D".



I'm quite aware of that. My question is why the heck don't the Republicans want to actually deal with those 10 items that you brought up?



Again, incompetent fuckwits... else they WOULD be driving the "economy" and other top issues home on a near daily basis.  When it comes to the "PR Game", the Republicans are fucking morons!!!



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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:56:07 PM   
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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 12:56:21 PM   
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Here is Romney's current record on being supportive of his gay employees....

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/05/10/romney-grenell-get-a-quickie-divorce/


"Try to get credit with the LGBT community for hiring him but keep him hidden so the homophobes supporting the campaign would forget about him."

Remember what I said about a buoyancy compensator?

I'm live 30 minutes from this asshole's National headquarters. His people go across the street and get shitto with friends of mine on their way home from work. I know what the attitudes of these people are.
And the fact that Romney is bullshit about his real feelings towards gay people is only the TIP of the iceberg, And make no mistake, IT'S AN ICEBERG.
And the rest of us are in a boat.

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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 1:08:09 PM   
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When Clinton was running, how did he win? "It's the Economy STUPID!"

the Republicans might do well to use that.


Given where the economy came from intrinsically, that would be a very ill-advised move.


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RE: Romney antigay bully? - 5/11/2012 1:09:01 PM   
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Here is Romney's current record on being supportive of his gay employees....

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/05/10/romney-grenell-get-a-quickie-divorce/


"Try to get credit with the LGBT community for hiring him but keep him hidden so the homophobes supporting the campaign would forget about him."

Remember what I said about a buoyancy compensator?

I'm live 30 minutes from this asshole's National headquarters. His people go across the street and get shitto with friends of mine on their way home from work. I know what the attitudes of these people are.
And the fact that Romney is bullshit about his real feelings towards gay people is only the TIP of the iceberg, And make no mistake, IT'S AN ICEBERG.
And the rest of us are in a boat.


The rest of us are in the g*d d**n Titanic! And trust me Stern, there are NOT enough lifeboats to go around. Not...even...close....


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