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In reply to the discussion: Former Republican Lawmaker Aaron Schock Has Come Out As Gay [View all]RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)41. I'm sure people here were reprimanded for pointing out Schock's overplaying of his conservatism.
But the closet case always gets outed in the end.
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Yes, and they're forced into voting against their own interests and beliefs as a cover.
LisaM
Mar 2020
#30
Just goes to show how we desperately need more OPENLY gay men and women in congress
flibbitygiblets
Mar 2020
#35
THAT is the problem w/Closet Boy. I could give a F if he's in or out but he DID DAMAGED TO US.
CurtEastPoint
Mar 2020
#21
Thank you. Have not thought of this angle before being a white straight guy.
GulfCoast66
Mar 2020
#38
Here's a multipage letter... I doubt he'll find the LGBTQ community eagerly welcomes him.
NurseJackie
Mar 2020
#20
How sad it is that he struggles with his sexuality, but in order to remain in the corrupt party
Perseus
Mar 2020
#29
Oh poor Schock, he struggled with his sexuality meanwhile voting against the LGBT community.
YOHABLO
Mar 2020
#34
Ok. Feeling pretty nuanced here. First, being straight he did not directly vote against my life.
GulfCoast66
Mar 2020
#39
I'm sure people here were reprimanded for pointing out Schock's overplaying of his conservatism.
RhodeIslandOne
Mar 2020
#41