Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:What would you rather they do? We're always lookig for better ideas as we've had similar situations of straight guys complaining of gay sexual encounters in the restrooms here at the University, and the police have to do something about it. Surprisingly, hanging a sign in the restroom that says "No Gay Sex in Here" is ineffective.
I think its more creepy that police are paid to "patrol" restrooms in plainclothes and stalk down these encounters on the internet as well.
I once got disorderly in an aiport bathroom...
I think they should go a bit further, and hand out citations for such things as missing the urinal, leaving a big pile of shit in the bowl and not flushing, and flooding the urinal by trying to flush big wads of toilet paper down it (this always seemed to happen at GMU).
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:What would you rather they do? We're always lookig for better ideas as we've had similar situations of straight guys complaining of gay sexual encounters in the restrooms here at the University, and the police have to do something about it. Surprisingly, hanging a sign in the restroom that says "No Gay Sex in Here" is ineffective.
I think its more creepy that police are paid to "patrol" restrooms in plainclothes and stalk down these encounters on the internet as well.
Originally posted by vansmack:nothing, of course. this is yet another example of government interference in the lives of its citizens. get those law-enforcing meddlers out of our public spaces.
What would you rather they do?
:roll:
Yet it's OK to police the posting of images on a public forum?
I'm all for being flattered at flirtation or compliments from either sex (hey, if you got it, you've got it!), but unwarranted advances in public bathrooms are pretty gross, no matter who the perp*.
* Except for hot chicks.
I'm all for being flattered at flirtation or compliments from either sex (hey, if you got it, you've got it!), but unwarranted advances in public bathrooms are pretty gross, no matter who the perp*.
* Except for hot chicks.
Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by vansmack:nothing, of course. this is yet another example of government interference in the lives of its citizens. get those law-enforcing meddlers out of our public spaces.
What would you rather they do?
:roll:
You know when the cops do that prostitute sting gig when the female cops dress all slutty and start picking up johns? Why don't they arrest the female cops for soliciting prostitution?
Originally posted by sweetcell:Kidding or not, I think its our right as Americans to be able to use a public restroom that hasn't been soiled by lewd acts. Likewise, I think its our right to visit public parks that are free from perverse activities. Its extremely disrespectful and flat nasty. Rights are for "private" not "public" spaces.
Originally posted by vansmack:nothing, of course. this is yet another example of government interference in the lives of its citizens. get those law-enforcing meddlers out of our public spaces.
What would you rather they do?
:roll:
Whoa nellie, I never said sex and other illegal lewd acts in public restrooms should be condoned…but I still think its creepy that cops are paid to solicit these encounters on the internet, and then stake out in the restrooms waiting for them.
That said, I guess I don't know what I'd rather cops do.
That said, I guess I don't know what I'd rather cops do.
Sometimes when I'm having my morning constitional I like to sing while sat on the toilet…sometimes when I sing I tap my feet. Does that make me gay?
Ugh, Tucker Carlson is a total fucking closet-case.
What's funny about assault?
He Admits to Beating Up A Gay Guy in Georgetown.
"I am the least anti-gay right winger you'll ever meet."
What's funny about assault?
He Admits to Beating Up A Gay Guy in Georgetown.
"I am the least anti-gay right winger you'll ever meet."
You mean Tucker Carlson is a douchebag?
Is the sky also blue? :)
Is the sky also blue? :)
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:It depends on what you're singing.
Sometimes when I'm having my morning constitional I like to sing while sat on the toilet…sometimes when I sing I tap my feet. Does that make me gay?
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:So long as you're not singing:
Sometimes when I'm having my morning constitional I like to sing while sat on the toilet…sometimes when I sing I tap my feet. Does that make me gay?
1) Gloria Gaynor - "I Will Survive"
2) It's Raining Men
3) Anything by Cher aside of "I Got You, Babe"
If you're singing any of the above 3, then change your name to Tropicana Mankie, fruit boy. ;)
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:best comment:
Ugh, Tucker Carlson is a total fucking closet-case.
What's funny about assault?
He Admits to Beating Up A Gay Guy in Georgetown.
"I am the least anti-gay right winger you'll ever meet."
Dear Tucker,pure awesomeness.
Just a quick note to remind you about a) Dancing with the Stars and b) your bowtie collection.
Sincerely,
Your Repressed Homosexuality
this keeps getting better: the white house is "disappointed", craig "hasn't decided if he'll seek re-election after his term is up" next year, and he's the victim of "a witch-hunt" according to wife:
Senator losing support in Idaho, Washington
BOISE, Idaho (CNN) – Sen. Larry Craig, who was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex in a public restroom, is losing support among conservatives in his home state of Idaho, and the White House also is expressing disappointment with the situation.
"We're disappointed in what's going on. It's a matter for the senator and the Senate Republican leadership to address," deputy White House press secretary Scott Stanzel said.
"We hope that it will be resolved quickly, as that would be in the best interests of the Senate and the people of Idaho," Stanzel said.
State GOP officials in Idaho are standing by Craig in their public comments, but some privately say that the senator is ruined.
One conservative leader, though, was unequivocal:
"I believe he should resign because I believe character is an extremely important qualification for public service," said Bryan Fischer of the Idaho Values Alliance. "And I believe the senator, by his own admission, has acknowledged that he has fallen short of the standard that we should expect from public servants."
Likewise, the head of a conservative advocacy group in Washington had strong words for Craig:
"Senator Craig admittedly engaged in illegal activity that brings serious disrepute to the public office he holds," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said Wednesday. "He should seriously consider resigning."
Craig's term ends next year; the 62-year-old lawmaker has not announced whether he will seek re-election.
In Washington, Republican colleagues generally are being cautious in their statements, taking a wait and see approach.
However, Senate GOP leaders called Tuesday for an Ethics Committee investigation of the Idaho Republican's June arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota.
"He's disappointed the American people," former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, for whose presidential campaign Craig was a Senate liaison, told CNBC on Tuesday night. Craig has stepped down from his role in the campaign.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona, another Republican candidate for president, called the case "disgraceful" during a Tuesday appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno," according to The Associated Press.
While campaigning in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Wednesday that Craig has "a lot of splainin' to do."
"It's certainly not a good thing," said Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor. "And I think the guilty plea is what makes it a little bit dicey for him. If he believed it was an innocent misunderstanding, then I think most Americans would say that you fight it, you don't just roll over and plead guilty."
Craig on Tuesday said he had "overreacted and made a poor decision" in pleading guilty to disorderly conduct after his arrest. Watch what regular folks have to say about Craig »
In his first public statement on the arrest, the lawmaker said he did nothing "inappropriate."
"Let me be clear: I am not gay and never have been," said Craig, who has aligned himself with conservative groups who oppose gay rights.
With his wife, Suzanne, by his side, Craig said he is the victim of a "witch hunt" conducted by the Idaho Statesman newspaper.
"In pleading guilty, I overreacted in Minneapolis because of the stress of the Idaho Statesman's investigation and the rumors it has fueled around Idaho," he said. "Again, that overreaction was a mistake, and I apologize for my misjudgment."
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Senator losing support in Idaho, Washington
BOISE, Idaho (CNN) – Sen. Larry Craig, who was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex in a public restroom, is losing support among conservatives in his home state of Idaho, and the White House also is expressing disappointment with the situation.
"We're disappointed in what's going on. It's a matter for the senator and the Senate Republican leadership to address," deputy White House press secretary Scott Stanzel said.
"We hope that it will be resolved quickly, as that would be in the best interests of the Senate and the people of Idaho," Stanzel said.
State GOP officials in Idaho are standing by Craig in their public comments, but some privately say that the senator is ruined.
One conservative leader, though, was unequivocal:
"I believe he should resign because I believe character is an extremely important qualification for public service," said Bryan Fischer of the Idaho Values Alliance. "And I believe the senator, by his own admission, has acknowledged that he has fallen short of the standard that we should expect from public servants."
Likewise, the head of a conservative advocacy group in Washington had strong words for Craig:
"Senator Craig admittedly engaged in illegal activity that brings serious disrepute to the public office he holds," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said Wednesday. "He should seriously consider resigning."
Craig's term ends next year; the 62-year-old lawmaker has not announced whether he will seek re-election.
In Washington, Republican colleagues generally are being cautious in their statements, taking a wait and see approach.
However, Senate GOP leaders called Tuesday for an Ethics Committee investigation of the Idaho Republican's June arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota.
"He's disappointed the American people," former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, for whose presidential campaign Craig was a Senate liaison, told CNBC on Tuesday night. Craig has stepped down from his role in the campaign.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona, another Republican candidate for president, called the case "disgraceful" during a Tuesday appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno," according to The Associated Press.
While campaigning in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Wednesday that Craig has "a lot of splainin' to do."
"It's certainly not a good thing," said Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor. "And I think the guilty plea is what makes it a little bit dicey for him. If he believed it was an innocent misunderstanding, then I think most Americans would say that you fight it, you don't just roll over and plead guilty."
Craig on Tuesday said he had "overreacted and made a poor decision" in pleading guilty to disorderly conduct after his arrest. Watch what regular folks have to say about Craig »
In his first public statement on the arrest, the lawmaker said he did nothing "inappropriate."
"Let me be clear: I am not gay and never have been," said Craig, who has aligned himself with conservative groups who oppose gay rights.
With his wife, Suzanne, by his side, Craig said he is the victim of a "witch hunt" conducted by the Idaho Statesman newspaper.
"In pleading guilty, I overreacted in Minneapolis because of the stress of the Idaho Statesman's investigation and the rumors it has fueled around Idaho," he said. "Again, that overreaction was a mistake, and I apologize for my misjudgment."
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Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:I know - I just wanted to rant.
Whoa nellie, I never said sex and other illegal lewd acts in public restrooms should be condoned…but I still think its creepy that cops are paid to solicit these encounters on the internet, and then stake out in the restrooms waiting for them.
That said, I guess I don't know what I'd rather cops do.
I think they should make a movie about a cop that infiltrates the sordid world of mensroom /public park solicitation. Nic Cage could star. Or make it a Morgan Freeman vehicle where he teams up with Officer Colin Farell to rescue his son from his life as a cheap hustler working the LAX airport.
Seems to me that Nic Cage wouldn't get much business. I'll bet Colin Farrell would though.
Originally posted by Mobius:
Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:I know - I just wanted to rant.
Whoa nellie, I never said sex and other illegal lewd acts in public restrooms should be condoned…but I still think its creepy that cops are paid to solicit these encounters on the internet, and then stake out in the restrooms waiting for them.
That said, I guess I don't know what I'd rather cops do.
I think they should make a movie about a cop that infiltrates the sordid world of mensroom /public park solicitation. Nic Cage could star. Or make it a Morgan Freeman vehicle where he teams up with Officer Colin Farell to rescue his son from his life as a cheap hustler working the LAX airport.
I am trying to remember what book/comic it was (I think the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers) where the cop had to sit in the stall all day trying to solicit guys. Gads, I read it a while back, ugh, it will come to me.
best line as pointed out by Dana Milbank from Craig's news conference:
From the opening line of his statement yesterday, Sen. Larry Craig was in trouble. "Thank you all very much for coming out today," he began.
"Coming out" was perhaps not the best phrase for a guy who had pleaded guilty to some rather un-senatorial conduct in an airport men's room – and now stands accused in his home-state paper of a homosexual encounter in Union Station.
best line as pointed out by Dana Milbank from Craig's news conference:
From the opening line of his statement yesterday, Sen. Larry Craig was in trouble. "Thank you all very much for coming out today," he began.
"Coming out" was perhaps not the best phrase for a guy who had pleaded guilty to some rather un-senatorial conduct in an airport men's room – and now stands accused in his home-state paper of a homosexual encounter in Union Station.
You think Larry Craig and Barney Frank have ever "reached across party lines" in the Congressional men's room?
yeah. . you all found another hypocrite! huzzah! perhaps everyone can answer me this question- how does this impact his ability to serve in congress? i don't see him stuffing $40,000 dollars in his congressional office freezer, or threatening another member of congress when questioned about a pet project in his district, or any other member of congress under investigation for using their office for illegal gain. as karen hanretty wrote in today's "the hill"-
"But Iâ??m not as troubled by his story as I am by other, much greater, allegations of public mistrust. Namely, Alaskaâ??s Sen. Ted Stevens (R), the four Republican members of congress in California who remain under federal investigation and others (my goodness, I canâ??t keep track of all the names these days) who are currently under federal investigation for misusing the power of public office."
where are all the people demanding the resignations of these members of congress (in both parties), who are doing far more damage to this country than one man's dalliances in an airport bathroom.
"But Iâ??m not as troubled by his story as I am by other, much greater, allegations of public mistrust. Namely, Alaskaâ??s Sen. Ted Stevens (R), the four Republican members of congress in California who remain under federal investigation and others (my goodness, I canâ??t keep track of all the names these days) who are currently under federal investigation for misusing the power of public office."
where are all the people demanding the resignations of these members of congress (in both parties), who are doing far more damage to this country than one man's dalliances in an airport bathroom.