Comments on: Gay rights group gives Craig a 'zero' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bob, Sarasota FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51801 Bob, Sarasota FL Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:51:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51801 Having read police reporting of the complaint, it seems to me that I now understand a similar event that occurred when I had to use a public toilet some years ago. Well, he probably isn't gay as he claims, but that doesn't make him not a just another sexual pervert who got caught and is trying to obscure the facts and deny his real "intentions"! The Senator ought to have the decency to resign. Having read police reporting of the complaint, it seems to me that I now understand a similar event that occurred when I had to use a public toilet some years ago. Well, he probably isn't gay as he claims, but that doesn't make him not a just another sexual pervert who got caught and is trying to obscure the facts and deny his real "intentions"! The Senator ought to have the decency to resign.

]]> By: Cable King Pittsburgh Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51797 Cable King Pittsburgh Pa Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:50:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51797 Hey Henry, Maybe I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but who is Bob Gilner? According to the lists I've seen he is neither a Congressman nor Senator. Please help me! Hey Henry,

Maybe I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but who is Bob Gilner? According to the lists I've seen he is neither a Congressman nor Senator. Please help me!

]]> By: Bubba from Dallas, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51793 Bubba from Dallas, Tx Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:49:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51793 Henry, perhaps because Larry Craig made a career of bashing the very same people he was trying to "associate with" in the public bathroom. I know that when I travel, I don't want myself, my children or grandchildren confronting people like him. As far as your comparisons to the news worthiness vs a minor scuffle involving a Democrat - YOU are reaching way too far! Remember "FAMILY VALUES" Live what you preach! Henry, perhaps because Larry Craig made a career of bashing the very same people he was trying to "associate with" in the public bathroom. I know that when I travel, I don't want myself, my children or grandchildren confronting people like him. As far as your comparisons to the news worthiness vs a minor scuffle involving a Democrat – YOU are reaching way too far! Remember "FAMILY VALUES" Live what you preach!

]]> By: Robert Roman Palm Springs, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51788 Robert Roman Palm Springs, CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:47:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51788 Hey, Hank; you're on the CNN website, aren't you? Comparing FOX to CNN is laughable at best, Hank. It is appropriate that Senator Lawrence Craig (R-Idaho) opened his news conference in Boise Tuesday by stating...and I quote: "Thank you for coming out today." Hey, Hank; you're on the CNN website, aren't you? Comparing FOX to CNN is laughable at best, Hank.
It is appropriate that Senator Lawrence Craig (R-Idaho) opened his news conference in Boise Tuesday by stating...and I quote: "Thank you for coming out today."

]]> By: Ken, San Fran, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51783 Ken, San Fran, CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:45:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51783 Henry, Perhaps it has something to do with Craig voting on laws regarding Family rights and decency, and then going out to break the very principles he is supposed to be supporting? Fox is biased, everybody knows that. In fact, I'd be willing to bet almost ever major news source in the world is slanted at least a bit in one way or the other. The trick is to see past the hype and advertising dollars to the real story. Sometimes, the simplest truth shines through no matter how you try to spin it. It's ok to be wrong or misinformed sometimes: just accept it, adapt and move on. Henry, Perhaps it has something to do with Craig voting on laws regarding Family rights and decency, and then going out to break the very principles he is supposed to be supporting?

Fox is biased, everybody knows that. In fact, I'd be willing to bet almost ever major news source in the world is slanted at least a bit in one way or the other. The trick is to see past the hype and advertising dollars to the real story. Sometimes, the simplest truth shines through no matter how you try to spin it. It's ok to be wrong or misinformed sometimes: just accept it, adapt and move on.

]]> By: Jose Rodriguez, North Bergen, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51771 Jose Rodriguez, North Bergen, NJ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:37:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51771 An assualt is quite different than the outright hypocracy of a US Senator. The senator's dispicable actions have tarnished his reputation and have highlighted the continued moral corruptness of the GOP. Personally, I'd perfer my senator to assault an airline employee than turn tricks in a public airport. Maybe next time the senator will consider more tasteful means of satisfying his "urges." An assualt is quite different than the outright hypocracy of a US Senator. The senator's dispicable actions have tarnished his reputation and have highlighted the continued moral corruptness of the GOP. Personally, I'd perfer my senator to assault an airline employee than turn tricks in a public airport.
Maybe next time the senator will consider more tasteful means of satisfying his "urges."

]]> By: Amber, Los Angeles CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51766 Amber, Los Angeles CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:34:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51766 "I can't IMAGINE why Fox News consistently beats CNN for viewership?" I'm sorry, it does? According to who? Faux News? "I can't IMAGINE why Fox News consistently beats CNN for viewership?"

I'm sorry, it does? According to who? Faux News?

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51764 Anonymous Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:30:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51764 The difference is that Bob allegedly assaulted someone and was not convicted, while Larry Craig admitted to the charge by pleading guilty. Fox News just gets the sheep because they play to your fears and desires, projecting a simulated reality you want to think is America. The difference is that Bob allegedly assaulted someone and was not convicted, while Larry Craig admitted to the charge by pleading guilty. Fox News just gets the sheep because they play to your fears and desires, projecting a simulated reality you want to think is America.

]]> By: roger, conway sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51759 roger, conway sc Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:26:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51759 Henry in GA...Gilner to my knowledge has not pled guilty to assault...your friend Senator Craig pled guilty to his crime and after is became headlines has said he should not have... the man is 62 years old and has been in in politics for years open your eyes the man is a hypocrite just like FOX news Henry in GA...Gilner to my knowledge has not pled guilty to assault...your friend Senator Craig pled guilty to his crime and after is became headlines has said he should not have... the man is 62 years old and has been in in politics for years open your eyes the man is a hypocrite just like FOX news

]]> By: Ed,Ellenville,New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51749 Ed,Ellenville,New York Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:17:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51749 FOX viewers are less discriminating and swallow psuedo-news and right-wing dribble on a regular basis.If it happens that more americans are suited to it,then we'll have more say over their lives.FOX viewers are clearly the sheeple. FOX viewers are less discriminating and swallow psuedo-news and right-wing dribble on a regular basis.If it happens that more americans are suited to it,then we'll have more say over their lives.FOX viewers are clearly the sheeple.

]]> By: mike, greenbelt, md http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51748 mike, greenbelt, md Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:14:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51748 larry craig's defense is that he "has a wide stance" while using the toilet?!how can you have a wide stance when your pants are around your ankles?! thanks for covering this story...the stench of craig's hypocracy matches only that of the seat he was sitting on when he was caught! larry craig's defense is that he "has a wide stance" while using the toilet?!how can you have a wide stance when your pants are around your ankles?! thanks for covering this story...the stench of craig's hypocracy matches only that of the seat he was sitting on when he was caught!

]]> By: Ed,Ellenville,New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51746 Ed,Ellenville,New York Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:12:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51746 Wait until Samuel Alito gets outed,that's been stewing for some time I bet. Wait until Samuel Alito gets outed,that's been stewing for some time I bet.

]]> By: pl, at the UN, for a while. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51739 pl, at the UN, for a while. Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:06:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51739 Why beat up the guy? Morality? Whose standards? Ethics? Whose ethics? Double standard? No. Standards don't come in pairs--they are always multiple--and no one is innocent. Whatever the philosophy though, some sins inflict more damage and are more shameful than others. Why beat up the guy? Morality? Whose standards? Ethics? Whose ethics? Double standard? No. Standards don't come in pairs–they are always multiple–and no one is innocent.

Whatever the philosophy though, some sins inflict more damage and are more shameful than others.

]]> By: Jeannie - Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51734 Jeannie - Sacramento, CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:01:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51734 Reply to Henry Tucker: Because Gilner isn't a "moral and family values" Republican male who solicited sex from another man - a police officer at that! Remember when you Republicans impeached Clinton for having sex with a WOMAN? All is fair in politics, baby! Reply to Henry Tucker: Because Gilner isn't a "moral and family values" Republican male who solicited sex from another man – a police officer at that! Remember when you Republicans impeached Clinton for having sex with a WOMAN? All is fair in politics, baby!

]]> By: Jeannie - Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51731 Jeannie - Sacramento, CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:57:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51731 How embarrassing for all Republicans! Where do they get off spouting off on moral and family values? Sanctimonious hypocrisy, indeed! How embarrassing for all Republicans! Where do they get off spouting off on moral and family values? Sanctimonious hypocrisy, indeed!

]]> By: Henry Tucker, Ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51721 Henry Tucker, Ga Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:44:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51721 CNN - this is your 5th story on Larry Craig. Why didn't you give as much attention to Bob Gilner (Democrat) that assaulted an airline employee? I can't IMAGINE why Fox News consistently beats CNN for viewership? CNN – this is your 5th story on Larry Craig. Why didn't you give as much attention to Bob Gilner (Democrat) that assaulted an airline employee?

I can't IMAGINE why Fox News consistently beats CNN for viewership?

]]> By: Mary Joe SanFranscisco CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51720 Mary Joe SanFranscisco CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:44:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51720 Granted Senator Craig earned, and got, his zero for his votes. However, now that he is "out" of both the stall and the closet, perhaps he can join the other Log Cabin Republicans and form a serious bi-partisan gay rights Senatoral league with Barney Frank and his votes, and turn this thing around once and for all. It is unfortunate they are all being outed via criminal activity, however while they're still in power to vote on the use of our tax money, lets be big supporters. Remember there's an election in '08 and there's already a cry of "Vote Straight in '08". What a tragedy that would be for gay rights. Granted Senator Craig earned, and got, his zero for his votes. However, now that he is "out" of both the stall and the closet, perhaps he can join the other Log Cabin Republicans and form a serious bi-partisan gay rights Senatoral league with Barney Frank and his votes, and turn this thing around once and for all. It is unfortunate they are all being outed via criminal activity, however while they're still in power to vote on the use of our tax money, lets be big supporters. Remember there's an election in '08 and there's already a cry of "Vote Straight in '08". What a tragedy that would be for gay rights.

]]> By: Lev Klinemann, Redondo Beach CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51717 Lev Klinemann, Redondo Beach CA Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:42:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51717 The sad thing about this case is that these poeople (GOP - Grand Old Perverts) fight so much against gay rights, but they seem to all have bathroom gay sex fetishes. If this guy wasn't so anti-gay in his public life, people could forgive him. Now, I just hope he gets all he deserves. The sad thing about this case is that these poeople (GOP – Grand Old Perverts) fight so much against gay rights, but they seem to all have bathroom gay sex fetishes. If this guy wasn't so anti-gay in his public life, people could forgive him. Now, I just hope he gets all he deserves.

]]> By: Lyons Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51710 Lyons Steve Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:28:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/28/gay-rights-group-gives-craig-a-zero/#comment-51710 Another Republican liar and hypocrite. It's not really his attempt to solicit homosexual sex - it's his hatred against all of those who have similar sexual proclivities as his own. What a piece of crap. Resign, loser. Idaho should be ashamed of this creep. Another Republican liar and hypocrite.

It's not really his attempt to solicit homosexual sex – it's his hatred against all of those who have similar sexual proclivities as his own.

What a piece of crap. Resign, loser. Idaho should be ashamed of this creep.

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