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Chris Matthews Explains ‘If You’re Really Anti-Gay, You Become a Catholic Now’ Comment

Feb. 21, 2012 10:06am Billy Hallowell

Chris Matthews: If Youre Really Anti Gay, You Become a Catholic Now MSNBC’s Chris Matthews made comments last night that will certainly be taken negatively by some people who embrace the Catholic faith.

“If you’re really anti-gay, you become a Catholic now,” he reportedly proclaimed during the “Presidential Leadership Panel,” an event focusing upon politics in America.

Following the panel discussion, which also featured Civil War expert Harold Holzer and presidential historian Michael Beschloss, Scott Whitlock of the Media Research Center asked Matthews — an admitted Catholic himself — to clarify his comment about Catholics and homosexuality.

“Earlier tonight, you were talking about Nixon and the Southern Strategy and bigotry and things like that you and you said, quote, ‘If you’re really anti-gay, you become a Catholic now,’” Whitlock said. “I was wondering if you were saying that bigots become Catholic now and if you wanted to expand or apologize for that?”

Matthews responded, doubling down on his comment, while simultaneously attempting to tempter it. An apology, of course, wasn’t in order.

“I think there are people who have chosen to convert to the Catholic faith because they don’t like the liberal positions taken by their sectarian groups,” Matthews explained. “That’s a fact. So, you can write that down. No, you can write that down.”

Whitlock, though, wasn’t done pushing the issue.

“So, you’re saying Catholicism is drawing bigots? Is that what you’re saying?,” he asked.

“I’m saying that some people who are bigoted against gay people have changed religions,” Matthews answered. “Yes. You got it right.”

Here’s the awkward back-and-forth:

(H/T: Newsbusters)

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elosogrande
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:00am
What would we do without Matthews. Once again, he proves that there is no high limit on the stupidity of an MSNBC anchor. Thank you, Chris!

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- rambosharley
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:23pm
  Wasn’t he at Disneyland yesterday kicking and hitting employees and patrons. I could’ve sworn that was him! Hey Chris…did you have a little too much vodka!
  
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Nemo13
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:59am
Well, depends on what you mean by anti-gay. If you are referring to the attacks on marriage by gay people trying to force themselves on our religion, then yes, I am anti-gay.

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Ruler4You
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:58am
Sounds like Chris Matthews is about to make a leap from the : “closet” , IMHBLO.

Come on out Chris, we’re getting used to it now.

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- Walkabout
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 4:08pm
  Married at 35 with 3 kids. But then Vanessa Redgrave walked in on her father …
  
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- dudironimis
  Posted on February 22, 2012 at 5:11am
  OK Mister Matthews, let’s give you a logic lesson. You can be anti-gay and whatever religion you want. Even atheists can be anti-gay. Why would you change your faith just to justify one part of yourself. Why change a big part of yourself for an acceptable little part? Are you retarded?
  
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sjohn70037
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:57am
Chris will say this about Catholics because, unlike muslims, we won’t kill him… maybe.

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- Itsjusttim
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:58am
  Chris Matthews is unto a witch, throw some water on him and watch him melt, because water is like fire to people living on the flames.
  
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- db321
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:06am
  Chris Mathews is leading America down the path of Sodom and Gomorrah.
  
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- USAMEDIC3008
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:08am
  how about Muslalics
  
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- USAMEDIC3008
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:14am
  Hay Sodom ,how bout Gomorrah right here on the florrah
  
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CS_GUY
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:53am
Chris:

Keep talking, eventually it will cost you dearly.

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- Itsjusttim
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:02am
  Don’t worry about it, Chris Matthews has no part in Christ.
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:20pm
  Chris’s employer is crashing.
  
  http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/10-year-chart-of-cable-news-ratings-primetime_b25974
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:23pm
  It appears the news media has the same sort of ratings as Congress.
  
  http://www.marketingcharts.com/uncategorized/americans-more-confident-in-newspapers-tv-news-18112/gallup-americans-confidence-in-tv-newspapers-1990-2011-jun11gif/
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:28pm
  Wow!
  
  http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/category/ratings
  
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drphil69
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:53am
Chris is transparent – it is obvious that he hates any type of morality, except RADICAL LIBERALISM – which includes free and readily available birth control, abortion, radical environmentalism where animals have more rights than people, and “mother earth” is the highest authority.

Chris – if you believe that carbon dioxide causes global warming – please help the planet and stop breathing!

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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:52am
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FLOTUS is an Insult to the U.S.A. all by her Big Ass Self. She don’t need help from us.

By the way, if she had to back that ass up. It would take two trips…….

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- SpankDaMonkey
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:23am
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  This was a response to a post that has now been removed…….
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:36am
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I think i’m more Anti-Chris…….

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- the_zazzy
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:54am
  Well, this article explains the tickles he gets in his leg and groin when he hears Obama!
  
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mycomet123
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:35am
Talk about a double standard!!!!!. So Chris, if we disagree with what you consider YOUR morale values were a bigot–BUT your not a bigot if you disagree with our morale values???.

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- 13th Imam
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:48am
  The PEDOPHILE Priests are the DEMOCRAT WING of the Catholic Church
  
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- mycomet123
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 5:39pm
  SIN has no boundaries nor does it belong to any particular party!!.
  
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cookcountypatriot
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:33am
catholics beware,,you are now on obamas enemy list……so..now you have a serious decision…do you turn your back on your faith and lose your souls,,or do we band together with people of faith and not only win the battle ..but win this war on our lord and saviour JESUS CHRIST!…the progressive agenda is demonic and evil..and the people who suscribe to that evil knowingly or not will be held accountable to our LORD..mathews is a lost soul…hes a progressive white slave and he knows he is…he doesnt even count,,its much bigger and deeper than that idiot….JESUS LIVES !

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COFemale
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:32am
I am thinking this is more about Rick Santorum, than whether people who oppose gay marriage are turning Catholic. I guess Chris misunderstood Glenn Beck’s call “We are all Catholics now” statement.

We know Matthew’s isn’t a practicing Catholic and if he is, I would excommunicate him along with Kathleen UnSela-bus (spelled on purpose).

I guess insulting any religion, other than Islam, is on the table with the Left. If you want to prove your “ballness” insult Islam you dweebs. Go ahead, I dare you. Gutless sluggards.

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lynnissmart
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:31am
Who cares what this “ka” pos has to say! period….

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- Ruler4You
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:37am
  It sounds like Chris Matthews may be about ready to make his leap from the : “closet”
  
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REPUB1
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:30am
as a Christian (true Christian) being against all sexual perversion, it IS an INSULT to be called an catholic, they are not christians, in taking the words of man over the Written Word of God.

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- COFemale
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:34am
  And you are NOT a true Christian because you would know that Catholics are Christians. Quit lying to yourself and quit being in denial.
  
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- geonj
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:39am
  moron
  
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- REPUB1
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:00am
  @COFemale
  just what is a practicing Catholic ?????????? worshiping the pope as god on earth, or praying to mary for blessings?? where does Jesus tell us to Pray to Mary, or carry an roseary for prayers??? confessing behind closed doors to a man? just what does your bible say about that, am talking about a REAL Bible not a vatican bible. or and the BIG question to ask yourself, why is Christ still nailed to the cross on your so called church’s wall and why do you crucify Christ every sunday, or pray for the Dead? where does the Real Bible say about that??? huh huh huh you better wake up it getting too late for you and those followers of ths church of Satan.
  
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- conservativewoman
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:45pm
  @REPUB1
  If your definition of a true Christian is to only follow the written word of God, then in your estimation, the apostles and early Christians were not “true Christians.”
  John 6:51-58 This Bible quote comes from my Catholic Bible, which has seven more books then your bible.
  
  Whether you know it or not, it was the Catholic Church that compiled the Bible. Your reading Luther’s edited version of what he did not want you to see! You are following a man’s version of the Bible, but at least you know that we are to love one another as God loves us. You do know that, right?
  
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- defendingfaith
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 1:31pm
  Catholics are not Christians? Here is something to ponder……. The bible came out of the church, the church did not come out of the bible. In other words. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WROTE THE BIBLE. Sheesh. Sorry to get off topic, but I despise Catholic bashing by other socalled Christians.
  
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- Itsourtime
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 2:25pm
  Why do you spew your hatred? Have you ever studied the teachings of the Catholic Church? I’m sure you have your anti-Catholic mantras down pat, but have never really done any research as to what we believe. I ask of you two things. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and then research all of the beliefs, traditions and tenets of the Catholic Church. If you seek the truth, you will not be disappointed. I will be praying for you. I will also ask Mary and all of the Saints to intercede on your behalf, while I am praying for the souls in Purgatory.
  
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scuba13
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:28am
Liberal first, Catholic second . Did you expect something else from this idiot?

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- circleDwagons
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:36am
  aren’t Catholics liberals? it was the Catholic Church that pushed obama-care
  
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- 13th Imam
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:47am
  Liberals are everywhere. The TAKERS class has infiltrated everywhere. True Catholics follow church rules, the DEMOCRAT Catholics,, just like ALL DEMOCRATS live by their own rules. Chris M , Nancy P, a Rosa D,, are all in this Catholic Church of Socialist Rules.
  
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susie4dy
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:28am
Chris Mattews is an idiot!

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AJAYW
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:26am
Little chris ******* down his leg again

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The Jewish Avenger
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:25am
Excuse me Chris, the “displaced workers” in (of) America would like to have a word with you…

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DD313
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:21am
Wasn’t Chrissie raised Catholic? Didn’t he graduate from Holy Cross? When did he turn his back on his faith?

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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:29am
  He puts his faith in Progressivism now. You can’t worship two gods.
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:30am
  Sounds as though he was merely born a Catholic. He like the Kennedy’s should have been excommunicated decades ago.
  
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- Gamaliel
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:34am
  He’s probably stuck in that questioning stage youth go through. He’s like a rebellious seventh grader.
  
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- DD313
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:35am
  Gonzo: Sure you can, its called Bitetheism.
  
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- Mandors
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:40am
  He’s the typical liberal Masshole hypocrite. Goes to church for show, gets an education and thinks he knows everything.
  
  The tree is known by its fruit.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:45am
  The God of the Bible disagrees with you DD.
  
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- DD313
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:46am
  Mandors: Don’t say “fruit”, he’ll just think you’re proving his point.
  
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- DD313
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:54am
  Gonzo: I wasn’t trying to be orthodox, that was a coded message–bitethiEsM, Chris.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:01am
  Sorry DD, couldn’t quite tell what you were getting at.
  
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Itsjusttim
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:21am
Liberals as well as some far right, they live on slippery ground. And when the water level increases some they have no solid rock (except government, because government can change moment to moment like Liberals do to accommodate liberal thought ) to cling to, and they reach for everything to grab onto, and they will call people the things liberals actually are. So the thing people need to do is predict what liberals are going to grab at, and strike down their rock before they grab it. Slam shut their doors, and send them adrift or they are going to pull everyone down with them.

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- Itsjusttim
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:29am
  Ultimately a Liberal blames their own parents, and therefore the end game is liberals want complete control over everyone’s families through government.
  
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- Itsjusttim
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:33am
  But even that isn’t going to fix the burning of discontent deep inside liberals, because the problem is that liberals can’t see past the flames that is blocking their view of the light. Liberals are in a living hell.
  
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- Itsjusttim
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:38am
  Liberals are currently in Hell, and they want everyone to live in Hell with them.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 11:21am
  You used to be SAMIAM (I think that was the username), didn’t you? The Blaze must have kicked you off for making comments, then rambling on/answering yourself, many times. You are doing it again.
  
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:16am
Mr Matthews what will you say the day you stand before the Almighty and he asks for an accounting on your part? Right now the massive actions you are taking against peoples freedom of faith is beyond reproach.

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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:19am
  Sorry, small typo on my part – the actions of Matthews are reprehensible in his attacks on faith and freedoms.
  
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- lovenfl3
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:21am
  Very well said. The attack on religion taking place today is something I never thought I’d ever see. Even for non-religious people, I simply can’t understand how so many have forgotten the very reason this country was founded. There is s short video that defines kool-aid in politics. This story certainly backs up that video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbxtBIQX-I
  
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- flyoverbob
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:24am
  Why in the world would they have this mental midget in the same room.
  
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- DrFrost
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:26am
  I agree with you Snowleopard.
  
  They pretend this revolt against government control is really about being anti-gay.
  
  They pretend the TEA party’s search for financial sanity is some form of racism.
  
  They pretend that anyone against Obama must be against him based on his race.
  
  They pretend that they are unbiased when any objective measure shows a huge liberal bias in the media.
  
  I’m done with these liars….
  
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- downthewell
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:36am
  And speaking of Kool Aid
  
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/55751455@N02/6910751527/in/photostream/
  
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- downthewell
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:40am
  snowleopard, what will you say if you’re lucky enough to be lucid on your death bed in the distant future and you have seen that Jesus has still not returned in spite of your predictions?
  
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Gonzo
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:15am
So, now that Catholics disagree with Obama on one point, they are the enemy? See how it works Catholic Democrats? Did you ever think you would have to choose between your faith and your political affiliation? Your party has left you.

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- 13th Imam
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:29am
  Yet they are Liberals, progressives, socialists, communists,, anarchists, DEMOCRATS FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS. It’s EASY to be aDEMOCRAT. just say yes to any perversion.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:49am
  Not all of them 13th, I think some eyes are starting to open. I hope so anyway.
  
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janedough1
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:15am
I wonder if they’d have me if I’m just really anti Chris Matthews?

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- CatB
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:27am
  Ditto!
  
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bassist237
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:11am
I am a Catholic, and I am not anti-gay as long as they don’t bother me, I don’t bother them. What a racist hypocritical bigot Chris Matthews is, but then again, what else would I expect. Go eat some more Twinkies Matthews.

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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:17am
  Why does anyone even listen to Matthews.
  
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- bassist237
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:21am
  Good point Snowleopard, how are you today, by the way?
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:35am
  Snow, I do occasionally flip over to channel 185 to catch some laughs from BSNBC. But, when Chrissy is on, it’s a very few laughs, then nausea. Quckly return to Fox then. Before somebody slams me for watching Fox, no, they are perfect, just far better than any of the other newsies out there.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:05pm
  There aren’t a whole lot of options out there RJ.
  
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marhee9
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:10am
That’s kind of funny. Whenever I get in a heated debate with a liberal, the gay slurs are nearly always thrown from the left. Yet, we’re the homophobes. The liberal mindset is an amazing thing to behold.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbxtBIQX-I

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Listen_then_think
Posted on February 21, 2012 at 10:09am
The spittle ridden Chris Matthews is pulling ANOTHER Joe Biden. I say let them talk all they want, the more they talk the more rope they get.

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