Comments on: Duffy: A gay party at the embassy in Iraq

By: mdc.philly

mdc.philly — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:26:40 +0000

Fifth of July is a 1979 play, by American playwright Lanford Wilson.

You may find this insightful.

By: FLYLEMCA

FLYLEMCA — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:40:07 +0000

Great article. I actually have the brochure or one-page poster for the 1st ever Gay Pride at Embassy Baghdad. I am very proud. Although, I’m not there my DP is, but off course there have been lots of obstacle to overcome but I’m sure they will have a peaceful festivity.

By: mdc.philly

mdc.philly — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:15:22 +0000

Mr. Duffy (a.k.a): I would create a [I]con. I’ll start: The Incredible HULK.
Would you share one with me; ____?

By: Karl Rosenqvist

Karl Rosenqvist — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:24:48 +0000

@@ Daniel S Said
“From a gay taxpayer’s point of view I have to wonder why we’ve spent so much money and so many lives helping to build a government that is increasingly anti-gay, anti-Christian, anti-Jewish and, to be perfectly honest, anti-Western.”

The irony is that your taxmoney is spent on replacing an anti-gay, anti-Christian, anti-Jewish and anti-Western government which was in it’s turn, with your taxmoney, replacing a previous anti-gay, anti-Christian, anti-Jewish and anti-Western government.

By: Steve in Canada

Steve in Canada — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:18:24 +0000

–“It’s a shame what they’re doing to soldiers,” my First Sergeant said.
–”Explain yourself Sergeant, please.” Would have been a perfect and safe response. Good luck.

By: Craig C

Craig C — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:13:15 +0000

Hey Duffy, every opening in a conversation doesn’t have to end in a big realization. Sometimes getting through a small opening in the conversation and leaving it without forcing it will increase the comfort level of the other guy. So the next time the issue comes up, he’ll push for a little more info. Express yourself as honestly as you can, but let him drive the conversation. You’re doing enough just being there.

By: R & R

R & R — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:51:43 +0000

If, for one minute, anyone thinks that this president will be responsible for killing DADT, they are dreaming. He will not risk upsetting the Taliban Christians. Equality, civil liberties – not on the agenda where gays are the issue. We can kiss it goodbye as it will not happen. The Taliban Christianity is all about power and control – God is just a front to be used to justify their evilness and bigotry. The only true difference between the Taliban, Islamic extremism, and Christianity is the wardrobe.

But, there is really nothing that could be expected except what we are subjected to all over this sick world. When the god you follow is a god created by man in the image of man to be used against mankind who can be surprised. Maybe an idiot?

By: Michael Duffy

Michael Duffy — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:25:04 +0000

Yes Robert-The article below is about one such soldier that was beaten to death for being gay. Lets try not and forget these soldiers.

http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19991210&slug=3000670

By: Sarrellec

Sarrellec — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:30:29 +0000

Hey, kiddo, you do whatever you’re comfortable with doing.
As for “Big Gay Al” being a stereotype and therefore not a choice icon for the gay community. I say Balderdash!!
There ARE plenty enough gay (and some straight) guys that act just like Big Gay Al.
Big guys who are on the gentle, supportive, creative, fun, experiencing their inner child kind of guy.
Usually, this guy is also the guy that stands in front of the smaller, butcher (or not) guy when the fit hits the shan.
I’ve been in a Big Gay Al phase at least once in my own life.
See, we, as gay people, have to protect and project not only the butch, gym rat sports guy but also those of us who display less-than-stereotypical “male” behavior all the time.
We’re all here. We all count.

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:26:15 +0000

Unfortunately, Robert, soldiers have been murdered, usually “accidentally.”