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Gay! Gay! Gay!

Filed under: Barack Obama

President-elect Obama has named 7 openly gay people to his transition team!

88 comments to “Gay! Gay! Gay!”



  1. 1

    yay



  2. 2

    Why they gotta be gay? What does it matter what they are? People should just be people….not pointed out that they are gay, black, white….etc.



  3. 3

    AAAWWWEEEE SHIT!

    GUESS WHAT BITCHES…….FIRST…..LOL….

    god i need to get a life….lol



  4. 4

    That's the best news ever! HE is a Maverick!!



  5. 5

    Probably as his penance for no gay marriage. ;]



  6. 6

    and i dont think it matters that they are gay…..are they any good at their jobs????

    or is this just going to be the most dramatic presidential team ever!!!!

    we gays can be very cunty towards one another….lets hope they can all get along and dont steal each others tricks…..



  7. 7

    3 cheers for TEAM ASSHOLE!!!



  8. 8

    Re: THE BIGGEST BOSS OF THEM ALL – hahaha….yeah…he is being very maverick-e…..i hope there is a bath house near the white house to accomidate the needs of his new staff…lol….



  9. 9

    that's awesome! equal rights!



  10. 10

    yay for gays!



  11. 11

    What are they in charge of, Homoland Security?



  12. 12

    that's sooo gay.



  13. 13

    You mean like Hillary.



  14. 14

    great…he better appoint some mormons….equal rights…..obama's obviously a h8ter!!…………..lol



  15. 15

    Re: EnoughAlready – Funny.



  16. 16

    Yeah because how they have sex is more important than any other things that would qualify them for the job.



  17. 17

    gay



  18. 18

    It doesn't matter, they better just do their fucking jobs correctly. No toe tapping in the restrooms!



  19. 19

    Re: EnoughAlready – HAHAHAHAHA

    that was a good one…..



  20. 20

    Re: Vince will Shamwow your ass – LMAO

    WOW…..u guess are sharp today….lol….



  21. 21

    They'll do just fine! D.C. is all about seein' who you can fuck in the ASS !



  22. 22

    Re: EnoughAlready – LOL………..awardwinning



  23. 23

    One's sexuality has NOTHING to do with how well one does a job.



  24. 24

    perez, I have NO idea why you're all so rah-rah about all of this its a known fact that Obama opposes gay marriage, so what difference does it make what sexual affiliation his transition team is??
    Obama voted against a Federal Marriage Amendment and opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, and he openly tells you he believes marriage is between a man and a woman and believes the individual states should be responsible for dictating whether same sex marriage should be legal. So get out the champagne and confetti Perez but I have NO IDEA what youre celebrating.



  25. 25

    Re: BBD hates everyone! – pissing myself….keep em coming!!…..everyone's on today….smells like friday



  26. 26

    Re: ShakeYourkitty – I meant to say "you guys"….sorry…too much coffee….



  27. 27

    Re: sibbyjaydee – You got that right!!! Who gives a shit if their gay!!!



  28. 28

    lord. nice to see him practicing affirmative action….
    who gives a fuck if they can actually DO the job….
    so, is 7 the quota for homos?



  29. 29


  30. 30

    And? John McCain's right hand man was openly gay. Who gives a shit as long as they are qualified and do their job.

  31. buck says – reply to this


    31

    And we thought blow jobs in the Clinton administration was a big deal.



  32. 32

    now perez, only a few days ago you HATED obama because he apparently "failed" the gay community for california's failure on human rights. now you're applauding him? priority check right quick! also it shouldn't matter if the people he's selected for his transition team are gay or straight. they're people, like you and i and that's all that matters. by constantly bringing sexual orientation into question we're constantly dragging ourselves behind.



  33. 33

    Re: Wanna Milk Me Hates Perez!! – yes…i think 7 is the quota



  34. 34

    Perez - your comments result in gay people being "singled out" — I was under the impression we were working towards acceptance — that's like saying Obama named 7 BLACK people to his team . . .'
    -
    The more you note the separation - the more it will exist.



  35. 35

    Re: mamajud strongly dislikes perez
    iT SMELLS LIKE CHICKEN
    FUCKING GOOD CHICKEN
    GOT ANY
    MY STOMACH IS EMPTY
    AND I'M STARVIN HERE.
    HOW IS AMAHEMAJAD DOING? HE IS GAY SO HAPPY SO GAY
    I LIKE TO EAT MONKEY
    HE LOOKS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT.
    I'M REALLY HUNGRY
    MOMMIE.



  36. 36

    If they are openly gay, what are their names?



  37. 37

    perez, if you want to be treated as an "equal" stop singling gays out. that's all you do anymore… point out who is gay and who isn't…. if you want to be equal, put on a sheep's clothing and get in line. stop marching and waving your OWN flag. if you want to be equal, blend in and harmonize with the choir… don't seperate yourselves into your own!!



  38. 38

    that is FANTASTIC news! wow…that is just awesome. it really seems like he has his shit together. yay for america!



  39. 39

    You know, that actually isn't very many people considering there are more than 300 people appointed to the Obama transition panels. If the statistics hold true, that 20% of the entire USA population is gay, then at least 60 of those more than 300 people should be GLBT. So yeah, not impressed with that small number. Oh hey, where are the people with disabilities on the transition team? Approximately 38% of the USA population has a disability so that should be at least 111 people if Obama really wants to reflect society. He also needs to make sure half his team are womem. Never mind African-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. Pffft, not impressed by Obama, not one bit.



  40. 40

    Re: LULU~* – exactly. perez needs to grow up.



  41. 41

    1. Rick Stamberger
    2. Thomas Soto
    3. Brad Kiley
    4. Fred P. Hochberg
    5. Elaine Kaplan
    6. Michael Guest
    7. Roberta Achtenberg



  42. 42

    Re: yourazzzuckzbuttermilk – you spying on me???……..i'm eating chix salad right now…………open wide…..i'll spoonfeed you



  43. 43

    Don't forget Nepalitano–trust me, she's gay.



  44. 44

    Re: ShakeYourkitty – I'm with you. I don't really give a rats turd if they gay or straight. As long as they are qualified……..but then again, I don't think that's what this administration is about.



  45. 45

    Re: topper – Hey there buddy. ;)



  46. 46

    Re: topper – The seven known gays appointed to the Obama transition review teams are among more than 300 people appointed to transition review panels this week:
    Fred P. Hochberg
    Roberta Achtenberg
    Elaine Kaplan
    Michael Guest
    Brad Kiley
    Thomas Soto
    Rick Stamberger



  47. 47

    Parag Mehta, 31, the newly-announced Deputy Director of Inter-Governmental Affairs and Public Liaison of the Obama-Biden Transition team is also openly gay.



  48. 48

    Re: EnoughAlready – lmao wow :shock:



  49. 49

    Re: Yaddah – Thanks for your support, Yaddah!
    +
    It is still legal in 30 states to fire someone based on their sexual orientation and in 38 states, it is still legal to do so based on their gender identity.

    While polls consistently show that most Americans believe employment discrimination is wrong and support equal rights in the workplace, only 20 states have laws to enforce these beliefs (CA, CO, CT, HI, IA, IL, MD, MA, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, WI and the District of Columbia).



  50. 50

    Re: Yaddah – Thanks for the support, Yaddah!
    +
    It is still legal in 30 states to fire someone based on their sexual orientation and in 38 states, it is still legal to do so based on their gender identity.

    While polls consistently show that most Americans believe employment discrimination is wrong and support equal rights in the workplace, only 20 states have laws to enforce these beliefs (CA, CO, CT, HI, IA, IL, MD, MA, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, WI and the District of Columbia).



  51. 51

    Hey Perez, has Obama still "failed" you?!



  52. 52

    Yay, I'm so glad there are 7 more gays running the country!! Really, who gives a shit, they just better do their jobs correctly, which I have no doubt they will. It shouldn't matter if they are gay, Perez…But then again, you're all about the gay agenda.



  53. 53

    Re: ShannieMagoo
    THANK you for that ShannieMagoo:) My thoughts exactly.



  54. 54

    Awesome for Gays. But I'm sure the black population of California that came out in droves to vote for him and against Gay marriage aren't very happy.



  55. 55

    joygasm



  56. 56

    Re: LULU~* – It's VERY important to let people know what may not seem obvious to them. Generally speaking, race is obvious however sexual orientation is not. Many, many LGBT people would rather let people know who they are dealing with. Silence perpetuates ignorance not understanding.



  57. 57

    I say I say Dat dem there president is not only a muslim commie but now he wants to turn us all into gays!



  58. 58

    Re: sibbyjaydee – This is exactly what I was going to say. Is anyone going to point out which ones are straight, or white, or Chinese, or Irish? How about pointing out which ones are married or divorced or separated…………..Come on AMERICA! Everyone cries equality, yet it is constantly thrown in your face to precisely point out if somebody is Gay,Black or Latino/a! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sick of it!



  59. 59

    …..7 more reasons he shouldnt be president



  60. 60

    If you want gay people to have equality and you want there to be tolerance, then you shouldn't "brag" in a post that 7 openly gay people have been named to Obama's transition team. I know it's a proud moment for us all, but pointing out the fact that they're gay just draws an unnecessary line in the sand. Who cares if they're gay? If we want to end (or at least curb) ignorance and stereotyping, and well continue stressing equality, then why don't we just LIVE and regard people as people, and leave out whether they're gay, straight, black, Latin, handicapped, Native American, Arabic, etc, etc, etc….

    That's just my 2 cents



  61. 61

    Re: cocolarue
    I hope you realize that the Federal Marriage Amendment that Obama voted against sought to define marriage between one man and one women, and he was not in the senate in 1996 and in no way could had voted for or against the Defese of Marriage Act. He has spoke out several times about a federal amendments defining marriage between only a man and a women. He wants gays to have the same rights as everyone else, and he couldn't be more clear about that.



  62. 62

    WHO GIVES A FLYING FUCK!! GODDAMIT PEREZ, YOU SCREAM EQUALITY BUT YOU CONTINUE TO SINGLE OUT AND SEPERATE!!! THEM BEING GAY SHOULDNT EVEN MATTER!!!

    DO YOU JOBS RIGHT, I DONT CARE IF YOURE A DONUT BUMPER OR A BUTT FUCKER! JUST DONT FUCK UP THE COUNTRY!!

    THAT IS ALL!!



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  64. 64

    Re: LITTLE MAMA – good to see you…..you've been missed around here :)



  65. 65

    Glad to know that all you care is that they are gay. The important question is are they the best people for the job?



  66. 66

    Re: mamajud wants to adopt baby bronx – why thank you, that's sweet… :)



  67. 67

    Re: sibbyjaydee – I completely agree. Perez, little by little, you're losing my respect (as it seems from others too). Not only that, but your blog has BLEW recently. You seem to have gotten too big of a head. And NOT in the good way either.



  68. 68

    They'll do just fine! D.C. is all about seein' who you can fuck in the ASS !
    Re: BBD hates everyone!

    LMAO! Fo' shizzle.



  69. 69

    If you want gay people to have equality and you want there to be tolerance, then you shouldn't "brag" in a post that 7 openly gay people have been named to Obama's transition team. I know it's a proud moment for us all, but pointing out the fact that they're gay just draws an unnecessary line in the sand. Who cares if they're gay? If we want to end (or at least curb) ignorance and stereotyping, and well continue stressing equality, then why don't we just LIVE and regard people as people, and leave out whether they're gay, straight, black, Latin, handicapped, Native American, Arabic, etc, etc, etc….
    That's just my 2 cents

    Re: Plastic Sleaze

    Because silly how else will the pols be able to exploit the divisions among the people? They live for inciting gender, race and class warfare. It's the Marxist way.



  70. 70

    Who cares if they are Gay or Hetero as long they do good job !!!!



  71. 71

    So according to Perez the only qualifications to be in politics are to not be a white, straight male.



  72. 72

    Re: Plastic Sleaze – 2 cents is not the exact change that is required, Plastic Sleaze. In a country where polls consistently show that most Americans believe employment discrimination is wrong and support equal rights in the workplace, however only 20 states have laws to enforce these beliefs (CA, CO, CT, HI, IA, IL, MD, MA, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, WI and the District of Columbia).
    +
    In order to create the most meaningful change, to create a country where 50 states have laws to protect against employment discrimination, the LGBT community MUST continue to acknowledge the confidence placed in LGBTs to do the work. Silence does not support change, but it does support ignorance.



  73. 73

    Re: Catharine – NOPE, that is not what he said. Read his statement again, please.



  74. 74

    Why is it all I hear is GAY GAY GAY. Not only do you guys demand everything to be your way, but now you think you are better than everyone else. Who gives a shit if you are gay. Why is that all I hear about anymore???????



  75. 75

    Re: LITTLE MAMA
    Hi Mamacita. Hows it hangin'? I've got your back.



  76. 76

    Why do you mention they are gay? What does it matter?? Now if Oabma mentioned they were NOT gay, boy would you be screaming bloody murder, but it's ok to mention they are gay - WTF??



  77. 77

    YAY for America, and yay for the end of Bush regime!



  78. 78

    Obama ROCKS :)



  79. 79

    I am glad there are changes but maybe our govt shouldnt be so far left. Its never good news when there are too many left wing ideas going on…Look at history, research it and you will understand. We need change but we need a balance at the same time…

  80. jefdo says – reply to this


    80

    Is this to compensate for his stance against gay marriage?



  81. 81

    Free chickens for the blacks, freen chickens for the gays to shove up their asses. After four years of Obanna, we will be a second if not a third rate country. THIS FUTURE OF CHANGE. He will change things for the worse.



  82. 82

    Nice. Me gusta.



  83. 83

    Welcome to Rome v. 2.0, kiddos. I hope you all have a safe evac plan when this one amazing, beautiful country implodes.



  84. 84

    Re: sibbyjaydee

    Exactly - but this is going to be an administration FULL of "tokens". Do we have our token white woman? check! Token African American Woman? check. Latino? check. Gays? checkity check.

    Here's a crazy thought - how about the best person for the job?



  85. 85

    Re: topper – Ha! Good question!

    This story lacks sources, names… it's a load of crap. I mean, hey look i can do it too:

    "I just hired SEVEN gay people to clean my house!!"

    Et voila.



  86. 86

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    BARACK OBAMA DOESN'T CARE ABOUT GAY PEOPLE !
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    BARACK OBAMA DOESN'T CARE ABOUT GAY PEOPLE !
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    BARACK OBAMA DOESN'T CARE ABOUT GAY PEOPLE !
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  87. 87

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  88. 88

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