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FreepFryer

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2. Graham has been alleged to be gay, to a degree I have not seen done with Trump.

Reply to NurseJackie (Original post)

Tue Jan 7, 2020, 11:18 AM

Jan 2020

Not an excuse but a possible reason for the disparity.

Whether true or not, in the context of each man’s respective public persona, the perceived origin of any meanspiritedness of such a cartoon might seem overtly homophobic were it an alleged gay man being portrayed in this fashion rather than one not so alleged.

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Is the "Trump in a Flapper Dress" cartoon offensive, or not offensive? [View all] NurseJackie Jan 2020 OP

Trump and Graham are offensive. BKDem Jan 2020 #1

Graham has been alleged to be gay, to a degree I have not seen done with Trump. FreepFryer Jan 2020 #2

I still don't see a problem. BKDem Jan 2020 #3

I am not insulted since 1. Graham is anti-gay rights and 2. has such power. FreepFryer Jan 2020 #6

I can't imagine why any Democrat would find ANYTHING that would Glorfindel Jan 2020 #4

Picturing a man in a dress has NOTHING to do with his sexuality. It's satire. Jeebus Ka-rist. CurtEastPoint Jan 2020 #5

When I saw the Lindsey cartoon, I thought of Monty Python. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #8

Bingo and Lindsey in a dress is just his personality shining right through. CurtEastPoint Jan 2020 #9

I find that most of the "gay" labeling of Trump or Graham to be an effort ... marble falls Jan 2020 #7

None of it bothers me in the slightest. Mickju Jan 2020 #10

I agree. There are "mixed messages" and inconsistent reactions. "Miss Lindsey" is.... NurseJackie Jan 2020 #11

Since it's the best he's looked for years... no debate from me. JustFiveMoreMinutes Jan 2020 #12

I say no. Odoreida Jan 2020 #13