Tom, Obviously, you are filled with hate, and all you apparently can do is smear and trash those you you disagree with. To say the least, I am disappointed, I thought you were more of a rational thinker than what you have appeared to be the last couple of weeks.
To call me a Homophobe, I find offensive Tom. Shame on you. Better said, you should be ashamed. Keith On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: > *"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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