*"Anti-American" you say? I think not. * ** *I suggest you go look in the mirror and say that as you call The President "A Marxist", which he is not. It is you who are clearly both anti-American, and anti-gay, Keith. * ** *Homophobia: animus, irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals. * *Animus, irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals = Carl Paladino, Ann Coulter, and Keith*
On 10/13/10, Keith In Tampa <[email protected]> wrote: > > No, I don't recall the "homophobic remarks" that Mr. Paladino made "last > week".....Mr. Paladino has in fact mentioned, and made reference to his > nephew, as I pointed out in one of my responses to you. Paladino's nephew, > 23 year old Jeff Hannon has said very little with regard to what his Uncle > said. > > I find it tragic that the Gay community, and especially the far left, > Anti-American extremists like Tom, have pushed Mr. Paladino into a corner. > What Mr. Paladino said was not offensive, and was right on the mark. > > By example, to date, Tom has not been able to point out what remarks were > homophobic that Mr. Paladino made. > > You Tom, as well as the whole far left militant Gay extremist movement, > owe Mr. Paladino an apology for calling him a Homophobe. Why don't you man > up, and admit that your hate, smear and antagonistic remarks were misplaced, > and apologize? > > > > On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Tommy News <[email protected]>wrote: > >> *Remember those homophobic remarks from NY Gov. Candidate Carl Paladino >> last week? Turns out his 23-yr old GAY nephew (who was working on his >> campaign) got somewhat pissed and hasn't shown up to work this week. It has >> also been discovered that Paladino was the landlord to TWO gay bars >> recently! 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As it turns >> out, that community includes his 23-year-old nephew and the candidate's >> former tenants. >> >> Jeff Hannon, 23, who was working on his uncle's campaign in Buffalo, told >> the New York >> Post<http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/uncle_slam_gay_nephew_blasts_carl_gKUExcwnaEqJ6SdZ8WLugN>that >> he was "very offended by [Paladino's] comments." He reportedly has not >> showed up to work this week, but the Post notes that he tweeted in support >> of Obama's extension of federal benefits to same-sex government employees. >> >> And as if all that hasn't spoon-fed rival Andrew Cuomo's campaign a big >> enough saucer of delicious foot-in-mouth soup, the New York Daily News >> has dug >> up<http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/10/13/2010-10-13_gop_governor_hopeful_carl_paladino_cashed_on_buffalo_gay_clubs_cobalt_buddies_ii.html>state >> records showing that Paladino was the landlord of two gay bars in >> Buffalo, N.Y., from 2004 to 2006. >> >> >> [image: Carl Paladino's Gay Nephew Jeff Hannon Disagrees with His Remarks] >> Kathy Willens, AP >> New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino, second from >> right, speaks to a group of Orthodox Jewish rabbis during a campaign stop >> Sunday at Karlsburg Rabbinical College in Brooklyn, N.Y. >> Hannon and the proprietors of the gay bars (one of whom was Paladino's son >> William, according to the Daily News) may or may not feel better after >> reading the embattled candidate's public >> apology<http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/10/carl-paladino-apologizes.html#ixzz12FRzdFzH> >> . >> >> In the statement he explains clearly who and what was to blame: the erring >> nature of humanity ("I have made mistakes all my life -- as we all have,") >> the probably since-fired campaign aide who wrote the damning words ("I was >> handed a script") and, of course, the press ("I said other things that the >> press misinterpreted and misstated.") >> >> Paladino does take responsibility for "some things for which I should have >> chosen better words." He gives no word on which "things" he is referring to, >> but one can make an educated guess after watching the video of his speech >> below. >> >> In response to the apology, New York State Democratic Committee Chairman >> Jay Jacobs released the following statement: "It took two days of getting >> denounced by Democrats and Republicans alike for Carl Paladino to see fit to >> issue his non-apology. The fact that even now Paladino can't see his remarks >> as what they were -- a cynical attempt to divide New Yorkers -- shows just >> how out-of-touch he is with New York values. Non-apology not accepted." >> >> The full text of Paladino's apology is reprinted below the video. Stay >> tuned to find out if he decides to serve himself a bigger slice of humble >> pie. >> >> >> >> >> >> *Paladino's apology, as posted on his Facebook >> page<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carl-Paladino/130595325508> >> .* >> >> *I am Carl Paladino, a father, a husband, a builder and a business owner. >> I am neither perfect, nor a career politician. I have made mistakes in this >> campaign -- I have made mistakes all my life-- as we all have. I am what I >> am -- a simple man who works hard, trusts others, and loves his family and >> fears for the future of our State. >> >> Yesterday I was handed a script. I redacted some contents that were >> unacceptable. I did also say some things for which I should have chosen >> better words. I said other things that the press misinterpreted and >> misstated. I sincerely apologize for any comment that may have offended the >> Gay and Lesbian Community or their family members. Any reference to branding >> an entire community based on a small representation of them is wrong. My >> personal beliefs are: >> >> 1) I am a live and let live person. >> >> 2) I am 100% against discrimination of any group. I oppose discrimination >> of any kind in housing, credit, insurance benefits or visitation. >> >> 3) I am 100% against hate crimes in any form. >> >> 4) I am in support of civil agreements and equal rights for all citizens. >> >> 5) My position on marriage is based on my personal views. I have the same >> position on this issue as President Barack Obama. I have previously stated I >> would support a referendum by New York voters. I have proposed Initiative >> and Referendum so New Yorkers can decide important issues like this. >> >> 6) The portrayal of me as anti-gay is inconsistent with my lifelong >> beliefs and actions and my prior history as a father, employer and friend to >> many in the gay and lesbian community. I am concerned with the future for >> all our citizens, gay, straight, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Muslim and >> Agnostic. >> >> Although I am not perfect, I do admit my mistakes. I will reach out to >> leaders of the gay community to educate me on how to better represent my >> support for the rights of all citizens. If elected as your governor I will >> stand and fight for all gay New Yorkers' rights. I ask you for forgiveness >> on my poorly chosen words and the publication by others not involved with >> our campaign of unredacted script that did not reflect my oral statement or >> match my personal feelings. Please go to my website >> www.paladinoforthepeople.com to learn more detail about the issues >> including my staunch support for civil rights for all New Yorkers. >> >> -- Carl Paladino >> * >> *More:* >> * >> http://www.aolnews.com/surge-desk-elections/article/carl-paladinos-gay-nephew-jeff-hannon-very-offended-by-remarks/19672334 >> * >> >> -- >> Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. >> Have a great day, >> Tommy >> >> -- >> Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. >> For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum >> >> * Visit our other community at >> http://www.PoliticalForum.com/<http://www.politicalforum.com/> >> * It's active and moderated. 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