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Anti-Gay Slur May Have Come From Office of GA Sen. Chambliss

A threatening comment made on the gay rights blog Joe.My.God yesterday appears to have originated from the home office of Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss (R), prompting the Senator’s office to launch an internal investigation.

After the Senate voted not to allow a defense spending bill with an attached “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” amendment to proceed, a person who identified himself as “Jimmy” left the comment, “All Faggots must die.”

Ever the sleuth, blog author Joe Jervis traced the IP address and posted it on his blog asking for reader help. After some digging, one reader found that it belonged to the “United States Senate” in Georgia. The neighborhood of the IP address contains home offices of both Sen. Chambliss and fellow Republican Senator Johnny Isakson,

Isakson quickly told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that the message did not originate with his office. Chambliss on the other hand issued a different statement:

We have seen the allegations and are moving quickly to understand the facts. This office has not and will not tolerate any activity of the sort alleged. … Once we have ascertained whether these claims are true, we will take the appropriate steps.

Comments (95)

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  • whybother
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:53am

    Hey Ferrets….just how DID you get the=at nickname anyway??? (laughing so hard i snorted my coffee!)

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  • Bob_R_OathKeeper
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:51am

    I love how scared you are, I can taste the fear from here. Coward. Semper Fi.

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  • Bob_R_OathKeeper
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:49am

    Man, it must be horrible to be as insignificant as you and your ilk are and will be, for a long while, don’t cry too much after Nov. 2nd and for Heaven’s sake, don’t end it all……. wink wink. Semper Fi.

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  • DeaconBlues
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:44am

    Which makes sense because, as we all know, soldiers aren’t people. The are soulless robots without emotion or remorse.

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  • donbcg
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:58am

    This is a story worth telling? I for one am a vet. Knowing a guy is gay makes takes my eye of my job and puts me on the defense of those I serve with. Not knowing has no effect. Bottom line, the real story is whether the military can absorb the social disturbance. We don’t hate gay people, we just want our damn privacy. Don’t tell me I need to grow up. Don’t tel me I am a hater. I just don’t find it fair that I am forced to live wondering if the guy next to me is checking me out.

    I don’t agree with being gay, but I would rather not know and just move on than have it out in the open where I worry about showing my glory to someone who may like it.

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    • ConsChristian
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:14am

      I keep hearing the argument from gays that their soldier friends say that if they were in a foxhole, they wouldn’t care whether their fellow soldier was gay or not. As a vet, you may be able to tell me, how much of their time is actually spent in a foxhole?

      PS. Thanks for your service. I hate the way Obama treats the military!

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    • Dyllon
      Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:11am

      Is it better to force people to be tolerant or to force people to lie about who they are? Even if it’s not supposed to be asked, a gay service member must still live the lie which is worse than lying through speech.

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  • Polwatcher
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:51am

    Years ago using special testing equipment, some scientist determined that during political conversation, the “logic” part of the brain turns off and the “emotional” part of the brain turns on to the max. Evidence of this is ubiquitous.

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  • American Pride
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:44am

    Yea too many variables that can be manipulated here.

    I lend no credence to this “story.”

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    • DeaconBlues
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:56am

      Yes, things like “IP address” and “latitude” and “longitude”. Nobody even knows what those mean, anyway.

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  • Waiting4George
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:43am

    There once was a blogger named Joe
    Who wanted cyberspace to know:
    In order to cure
    My blog obscure
    A witch hunt is the way to go!

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  • adifftake
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:41am

    Another nice distraction. Wondering what the other hand is doing. Before you go there, I disagree with the sentiment of the comment completely. I do however wish the homosexuals would grow up and quit whining like little girls, and then realize we the majority of Americans really don’t care what you do in your personal lives.

    In fact allow me to be frank and concise. Just shut-up and go about your lives, and quit trying to win a losing argument on your part. Face it: homosexuals will never convince dyed in the wool heterosexuals that thier lifestyle( homosexual lifestyle) is the way to swing so to speak and vice-versa.

    Do what you want. Just like you don’t want me behind your closed door, I don’t want you behind mine either.

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  • Ferrets
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:39am

    Well no, the right-wing has been using hate-mongering to attack blacks, Muslims, (supposed) socialists, and (supposed) communists recently. Also Glenn Beck and co. has strongly aligned himself with anti-gay figureheads. And the “gay issue” was a major one injected by right-wingers in past elections.

    So this comment should NOT be surprising. Conspiracy theories that the comments are a plant are unreasonable. And well, this came from Georgia…

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  • cap0ne
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:35am

    Yeah, this Joe guy is a credible source too. I think I’d take this with a grain of salt.
    Too many factors in this equations are easily rigged.

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  • KEA
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:17am

    Hate the Sin, Lover the Sinner.

    I cants stand homosexual behavior becuase its wrong. It is a CHOICE they have made and there is NOTHING genetic about it. They choose to be gay and they have yet to find one shread of evidence from science that proves otherwise.

    Let them serve openly in a combat zone and you may end up with them dead. Its wrong, but thats reality.

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    • moriarty70
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:20am

      Personally I don’t agree with you, From all the studies I’ve read it looks to be a combination of hormonal and enviromental factors, both of which effect a person before they have an ability to “choose” anything. Just as I find the female form appealing even on a subconcious level, so too do gay men find the male form appealing on a subconcious level, that doesn’t seem like a choice issue.

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    • Mastermagi
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 10:04am

      moriarty70, I agree with you up to a point. However, studies have shown that a large percentage of homosexual men report to have been sexually abused by men as children. How many of these homosexuals would be heterosexual today if not for this trauma?

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    • moriarty70
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 11:27am

      For something like that we’d need to look at the number of heterosexual men that were abused by men as children. Although you may have to factor in the predisposition of those who are homosexual being curious about a man’s body, just like there were certain teachers I probably wouldn’t have said no to even before puberty. That aside, I have a feeling the numbers would be comperable to disprove this.

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    • John W
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 11:45am

      KEA you right they have to make the choice to act on there imoral feelings

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  • megansmom
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:15am

    What are you implying? That your form of bigotry is okay? That you can jump to conclusions and tell what everyone here is thinking? Please feel free to continue judging me and exposing your hateful ways towards all others who think different than you.

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  • patriot4evah
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:10am

    The protected class.

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  • flamedone1968
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:09am

    Freedom of speech? I don’t agree with his statment but he does have the right to express his opnion. The real concern here I think is both that he didn’t stand up for his opinion and that it is being traced on a whitch hunt by the thought police.
    “jimmy” could have made a joke that was at least mildly entertaining… that was just rude and stupid.

    Up till WW2 ****** was slang for cigarette, before that it was a butning ember from a fire. Now…

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    • moriarty70
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:42am

      Actually, freedom of speech doesn’t apply to private websites. I’ve seen this argument many times over the years when someone is moderated based on their comment. In fact, the existance of the “Report Post” link on these comments is the best proof I can offer.

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  • stangerisfree
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:08am

    Sounds to me like a liberal plant trying once again to discredit republicans. And by the way, my Harley has very loud pipes..the louder the better because they have saved me more than once from knuckleheads who were attempting to pull out in front of me. Pull in the clutch and let it rev. They notice you very quickly.

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    • flamedone1968
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:13am

      Yep… same here though I got a ticket for modified exaust… worth the 50 bucks to stay in one piece though.

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    • DeaconBlues
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:15am

      Politicians do not need any help discrediting themselves, regardless of party affiliation.

      That said, Occam’s Razor; it was probably some stupid secretary or intern.

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  • steve4u55
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:06am

    George Bush did it.

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  • printdesignchicago.com
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:04am

    i’m a bigot and abolsutely despise things like communists, traitors, usurpers, looters, moochers and those who seek to exploit their political positions for personal gain at the expense of their constituents.

    personally i could care less where bobby limpwrist sticks his genitals inside his own house.

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  • CHINABIKER
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:02am

    13THGENERATIONAMERICAN. Should we blame this on Christine or Sarah?

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    • Redd
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:32am

      Obama said mexicans were here first. Can we white peeps get reparations??

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  • CHINABIKER
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:01am

    13GENERATIONAMERICAN. Should we blame this on Christine or Sarah?

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  • 13thGenerationAmerican
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:53am

    Well this exemplifies what you people are all about. Good luck with the bigotry.

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    • windanon
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:57am

      Guess it’s not bigotry when you lump all of us together. Good luck with November.

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    • Nutthuggers
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:58am

      Bigotry, racist, dumb, redneck, lizard brain, blah, blah, blah, blah, …….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:22am

      Just checking on your post and trying to figure out what comment(s) set that off?

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    • ireality
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:47am

      Sad – see what happens with this. For one, I’m glad the ip got that troll. Also for 13thGenerationAmerican plz check out Larry Johnson star NFL player’s remarks…by your rational all black NFL running backs are racist, good luck with that huh? On the issue of DADT it should not have been attached to the Defense Bill.

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    • Bob_R_OathKeeper
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:41am

      Yep, good luck with November, 13th Generation Idiot, no wonder you imbeciles are imploding, just wish I could see your head explode in a couple months, but I‘m sure I’ll hear plenty of those empty heads a popping. Semper Fi.

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 10:44am

      all of us so called bigots racists and haters are what you call voters. november is comming and the commie lovin dems are scared and they should be. we are not going to be happy with you leftwing nut jobs just being gone. we want you all prosucuted too. welcome to the real world.

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  • BehindBlueEyes
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:49am

    Speak the truth and your soul will be healed.
    One more….
    The truth shall set you free.

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    • Ferrets
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:31am

      You’re sick. Go to the psychiatrist or your pastor.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:04am

      It is interesting how people interpreted my post. It wasn’t deliberately left ambiguous, I only realized after posting it I should have explained the comment but then I thought I’d leave it as is to see what type of feedback, if any, I’d get.
      First of all whoever was responsible for this immature stupid hate statement should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law with the maxim mandatory sentence. Anyone that knows anything about the internet knows they’re going to get caught. So he/she is either a moron or a moron.
      Now, was my post in support of “Jimmy’s” statement, NO WAY. Was it directed to Jimmy? Yes
      Was it directed to those who are doing the investigation? You bet.
      Let’s hear what they have to say about who did this and what they plan to do to punish this nut cake.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:26am

      The thought process of anyone who misinterpreted my post was the following and my words should be taken as demeaning:
      The statements were religious or sounded religious. Yes, but both statements contained a the key word truth.
      You assume all religious people hate gays No way. I’m I anti-gay? No, some of my best friends and family members are gay. Some gays are the most creative and gifted people on this planet.

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    • heidi586
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:51am

      I still believe that the military should be in charge of their policies. The military knows best what will work and what will not work for themselves. Most people (in and out of the government) have no idea what military life & combat is all about. When it comes to the defense of a nation….it isn’t about gay/lesbian rights….it is about what will effect the nation as a whole. Take your ‘fight’ for rights (no matter what the ‘rights’ subject is) to the ballot box. Just my thoughts.

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    • Bullcop34
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:55am

      Prosecute to the fullest extent of the law? For typying ******* must die? Please spare me. It’s called protected speech under the first amendment. Appropriate, no but not illegal. Let’s not become mother Russia or Nazi Germany. Do a bit of research on what is law and what is opinion.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 12:41pm

      @Bullcop34
      No, that kind of speech is not protected. I think that would meet the definition of hate speech. Which last time I checked is a crime. That‘s why we don’t see it. If it is protected by free speech why don’t you (Bullcop34) make some theatening claims on this discussion board to support your thoughts on the subject. You have nothing to fear if your theory proves true but I‘ll guarantee TheBlaze people won’t tolerate it.
      Go ahead give it your best shot.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 2:48pm

      @heidi586
      Your right. The military is a unique operation and they know best what works for them. As soon as you get politicians trying to run the military it only spells disaster. I remember the Vietnam war when the politicians got their hands in it the operation it went south and never recovered.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 2:56pm

      @Bullcop34
      I’m putting out an APB on you. I could be wrong and maybe your experiencing a temporary case of lock jaw? Anyway I look forward to you proving your theory.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 4:55pm

      @Ferrets
      Hey you little weasel you owe me an apology.

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:24am

      @Bullcop34
      I’m reporting you to the cyber police as a hit and run. Did you find a good spot hide behind the refrigerator?

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  • Nutthuggers
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:46am

    I thought the new Merium Webster definition of “******” is a person who drives an obnoxiously loud Harley Davidson? That was not a slur against homosexuals!

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    • Redd
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:30am

      ****** is french with a silent T on end, I heard its the new electric car.

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 10:39am

      lol red. its a new type of hummer..hmmmmmmmm

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    • marine43
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 10:59am

      HAHA Good one! I think the car is made by Renault ! ( say ree no)

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    • Dyllon
      Posted on September 23, 2010 at 2:06am

      It doesn’t matter what a dictionary says if the meaning of the word is understood to mean something else. If it’s used as a homophobic slur, then it’s a homophobic slur. It‘s merely an issue of semantics that you’re arguing.

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  • donna426
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:43am

    Excuse me people, but isn‘t office spelled with 2 f’s?

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  • DagneyT
    Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:40am

    Wonder how many GOP heads will roll for this?

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    • terryu1
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 7:51am

      Yes DAGNEYT if a trace had turned up a democratic senate office it would have ended there.

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    • DanSt
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:17am

      Not in Indiana…:):):):)

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    • DanSt
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:19am

      Anyone else ever notice that when a member of the GOP comes outof the closet that the Leftys attack like savage dogs? Double standard? Hmmmmmmm

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    • Rock Knutne ND
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 8:34am

      So what… some low level staffer with a liberal bent. Root him out and HE GONE!

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    • puctech
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:54am

      DANST, you keep saying, “Not in Indiana”, but look at the billboard story. I live in NW INDY, and this is pathetic that a school would make a mistake like this.

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    • Bob_R_OathKeeper
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 9:58am

      I wonder how many DemoRats will be out of a job after Nov.? LOL. Semper Fi.

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    • ishka4me
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 10:19am

      In the same style of the father threatening bullies on school bus, whomever wrote it should be punished. i remember bracelets out about 15 years ago, WWJD.

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    • VegasGuy
      Posted on September 22, 2010 at 6:48pm

      One more Internet nOOb that didn‘t know everyone’s IP address gets logged. Another ignorant person making an ignorant comment.

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