Space has continued to make his homophobic comedy jokes about Buttigieg, ignoring that he's a war veteran, a mayor, and a Democratic candidate for president because gay = sordid pervert in his mind.
Well Mr. S.R. Woke, I can guarantee that's what the Orange Fatty will nickname young Lieutenant Peter should he beat the odds and become the nominee. Just beating him to the punch.
So you're saying you're as big of an asshole as Trump is. Ok got it.
Also, I highly doubt that Trump will use such a blatantly toxic nickname as Mayor Buttplug. So you're even worse than Trump. Congrats guy.
I have an answer to this one finally. I've been a champion of gay rights for 30+ years, arguing in favor of gay marriage and equal rights long before Tulsi Gabbard or Barack Obama were gay-friendly.. As a single person, i led a free spirited life where gender lines were blurred. I've used buttplugs before, and don't consider them at all perverted. So for me to call someone named Buttigieg "Buttplug" means I'm being playful with their and admittedly a little juvenile. I would call him that no matter what his gender or sexual preferences were. If anything, my using it proves I have a Beavis and Buttplug juvenile mentality, which i understand doesn't appeal to some adults. But for you to say it's "homophobic" for anybody to say it just shows that you're one of those politically correct idiots who are unable to see anything any way other than via your lazily defined black and white rules. In that respect, you're no different than a fundamentalist religious idiot.
I would also argue that it would be worse if Trump said it compared to me saying it, because the POTUS should be held to higher standards when it comes to juvenile behavior than some guy on an internet message board.
the problem here is lack of context. yes, if we all knew in advance of space's experiences and positions, maybe we could have rolled with it. but we don't know that, so the initial impression will be one of offence and there isn't much you can do to change that impression (space's reputation for trolling doesn't help).
hypothetical: i make a seemingly racist comment about an african-american candidate. folks would be justified in calling me out for my racist statement. following it up with tales of how i got a minor in african-american studies, i've marched for affirmative action, i've had numerous black girlfriends, everyone should just lighten up, etc. won't do much to change the mind of those who saw my comment in a vacuum. my reputation as a shit-stirrer wouldn't help, either.
this brings up a topic i've been struggling with, in these times of #metoo, wokeness, political correctness, etc.: are minorities and vulnerable groups above criticism? Ilhan Omar got in trouble for implying that US support of Israel is directly related to the influence of jewish money. but is anyone denying that politicians are influenced by money, and that there are various pro-Israel lobbies that are doing what lobbyists do: throw around money? is anyone getting up in arms about the NRA or Big Pharma using money to influence policy? (no, folks are upset about the policy positions they are pushing - not the mere fact that those groups and money were mentioned in the same sentence). there are some ugly, ugly stereotypes regarding jews and money that ought to be condemned... but does that mean we can never talk about how jewish lobbies use money? so they get a permanent free pass? is there a right way to bring this up without coming across as insensitive, racist, etc.? i wouldn't be surprised if i'm missing the point here, folks are encouraged to enlighten me.
TL;DR: we're all jerks.
