fair enough - I agree that, closeted homosexual or not, this coach is a predator (though probably not a pedophile, since he was preying on a grown man). I see how the confusion could happen, since we’re talking about a couple of different things.

the guy you responded to was either sarcastic or trolling.

other than the grain belt, you’re thinking of wisconsin...

Sandusky was a pedophile, it’s pretty fucked up that you would equate him to a closeted gay man.

because women being raped by men is far, far more common than men being raped by anyone? this is like saying “why make hurricanes a coastal issue when sometimes it floods inland too?!?! or like saying “why does breast cancer advocacy focus on women??? men get it too!!!”

whatever, you’re mad on the internet and won’t let this go. no one’s telling you to sit in the back of the bus. this article (which you CHOSE to comment on) was about celebrating the appointment of an important trans woman to a position of relative power. I have no need to protect myself, and I’ll celebrate this…

oh, so now knowing and being friends with people of diverse perspectives is a point against a person? I recognize the phenomenon you’re referring to, but that’s not all that I said. at least TRY to engage intellecutally on an actual level.

I didn’t copy anything you said, I just responded to it in a way I thought was fair.

In my earlier post, I expressed my disappointment with his policies on deportation, so you can stow that one in a sack. I’m in agreement there and always have been.

and yet somehow people find their way onto his agenda without screaming at him and interrupting his speeches. you’re implying that the ONLY way to reach him when he’s busy is to yell at him during a speech. that’s not true, and it’s dumb.

Are you implying that Obama ISN’T busy right now? lol come on. now I know you have no idea about the reality of politics in America. Perhaps you heard about an Iran deal that he negotiated a few weeks ago and is still defending, among many other things he’s working on.

I’m not at all saying any human rights protest needs to try to attain its goals without disruption. I’m saying it’s stupid to imply that the president of the goddamn US doesn’t need to wait until it’s “convenient” to him to discuss issues with constituents. Sorry to break it to you, but the President is the leader of…

fair enough, no problem. though I would question why a president on his way out with no chance of re-election needs to engage in “pr moves” - especially when a large portion of the country has problems with such moves.

I agree with your first point (though I believe in an a rich society health care is a right) - I support single payer over the ACA.

that’s great! while I only “knew” Raffi in the sense that we spoke a few times, I’m super proud of her and happy for this news. good to know how many diverse perspectives she brings to this administration.

wow, I mean I understand being frustrated with the ACA but to say you would prefer a single trans staffer to nationwide subsidized health insurance, which has benefited literally tens of millions of people, is crazy (or shows that you don’t know how shitty things were before)

yes, the president of the US should always take the time to listen carefully to shouters and hecklers that accost him at public events. that seems like a realistic and viable strategy.

“It is great news.” “All moves toward equity in employment opportunity are great, both symbolic and structural.” And yet I need to make my complainy-voice known on this internet forum, because the president of all Americans should’ve done this like sooner.

the better question is how tired San Antonio will be playing in two states at once. I mean, I know Pop is a great coach, but that’s some harsh scheduling.

there aren’t that many teams in the Pacific time zone (ie, 10:30 pm start times), plus kobe. not that those are great reasons, but they’re the reasons.