It seems that D.C. numbers nerd Chuck Todd knows something about the contemporary campaign finance system that we do not: "Gay money in this election has replaced Wall Street money" in President Barack Obama's election campaign, he said. What is same sex money, Chuck Todd? Is that a secret Vatican currency? It's a fascinating assertion. How about a source for that bit of reporting? No, there isn't one, but have another assertion instead: "It has been the gay community that has put in money in a way to this President that is a very, very important part of the fundraising operation for President Obama’s campaign.” So what does gay money buy these days?
Uh, would someone care to explain to Chuck Todd that the gay community did really quite well by Barack back in '08 and have not been his biggest fans at all times during his first term?
Yes, hate crimes and DADT, but no ENDA and DOMA's still on the books. Yes, Romney's atrocious on LGBT issues, but McCain wasn't exactly gay-friendly either. The only reason I see to suspect that gay money might be flowing more abundantly than '08 is that the GOP has spent the last four years proving what was previously mostly only (very strongly) suspected about them: that it's not in any way about "defending marriage", it's about seeing LGBTs as entirely subhuman, not entitled to even the most basic of protections from physical and verbal abuse. But even that's not completely new, so I have only one thing to say to Chuck Todd:
"Your money is no good here" is often heard when teh gheys try to donate to the Repubicans or pay for prayer therapy with teh Bachmanns.
Obama to Chuck: Dude...I wish you would quit me.
Chuck: Golden...Cob?
A washroom at Minneapolis airport?
So instead of shooting your wad you're now supposed to spend it?
I thought money couldn't buy happiness - it turns out it can't buy gayness?
Or gayness can buy money? Or political power?
This is all more confusing than the real gender of Marcus B.
Uh, would someone care to explain to Chuck Todd that the gay community did really quite well by Barack back in '08 and have not been his biggest fans at all times during his first term?
Yes, hate crimes and DADT, but no ENDA and DOMA's still on the books. Yes, Romney's atrocious on LGBT issues, but McCain wasn't exactly gay-friendly either. The only reason I see to suspect that gay money might be flowing more abundantly than '08 is that the GOP has spent the last four years proving what was previously mostly only (very strongly) suspected about them: that it's not in any way about "defending marriage", it's about seeing LGBTs as entirely subhuman, not entitled to even the most basic of protections from physical and verbal abuse. But even that's not completely new, so I have only one thing to say to Chuck Todd:
Sources, or GTFO.
I've heard of "queer as a $3 bill," but this is ridiculous.
I always wondered why currency wasn't designed by 8 year olds.
Gay money doesn&#039;t <em>replace</em> straight money, they just &quot;experiment&quot; together sometimes.
So <em>that&#039;s</em> why hotels always keep the safe in there...
If the rumors are true, it&#039;s the $5 bill.
&quot;Your money is no good here&quot; is often heard when teh gheys try to donate to the Repubicans or pay for prayer therapy with teh Bachmanns.
MSNBC=Making Shit up Now Because Can