(Slight change of topic, but so annoying I must vent):
The obsession of all the local news editors on every TV channel about an ugly cross-eyed kid that disappeared several years ago, but for a couple of weeks now here must have her nauseating picture polluting every newscast while dishing up some tidbit about the disgusting parents.
As a blessing it must have been The Rapture, PLEASE move on and stop wasting valuable air time that should be used to cover more important news stories.
There was a time when “conservatives” said of homosexuality, and several other issues like marriage and abortion, “I may not like it, but it’s none of my damn business”. That was when they had a conscience and believed government should be kept out of our personal lives whenever possible.
Is this Nazi talk? Back when this strip was new, this view was probably seen as fascist. But, now, in the face of Trump fascism, this all makes sense. It might even be considered liberal. Wow. Time really does make a difference.
For some, “being gay where I can see you” was (and still is) considered “flaunting.” There is a difference between “flaunting” and “not hiding;” if holding hands or a kiss goodbye at the airport is not cause for comment when done by opposite-sex couples, it is not cause for comment when done by same-sex couples.
Is introducing your partner to your family “flaunting”? Is holding hands in public flaunting? Is a quick kiss in public flaunting? Is getting married flaunting? Since straight people can do these things without incident, they are not flaunting. I am get annoyed when someone straight (and/or religious) suggests these things are flaunting because it is same sex. And when someone gay says it, I feel sad for their internalized homophobia being so strong.
My, haven’t the right changed their attitude to a orderly, civil society. Of course, back then they said you were free to be yourself as long as it was to be just like them.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
And that means Mark is sleeping with a Nazi.
MichaelAxelFleming almost 3 years ago
I did nazi that coming.
Shinrinder Premium Member almost 3 years ago
A future cabinet member of #45!
DennisinSeattle almost 3 years ago
Phil is having major cognitive dissidence.
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
I’m sick of the constant flaunting of sex—gay or straight—in the media.
America is as obsessed with sex as it is with I-phones!!
Dean almost 3 years ago
(Slight change of topic, but so annoying I must vent):
The obsession of all the local news editors on every TV channel about an ugly cross-eyed kid that disappeared several years ago, but for a couple of weeks now here must have her nauseating picture polluting every newscast while dishing up some tidbit about the disgusting parents.
As a blessing it must have been The Rapture, PLEASE move on and stop wasting valuable air time that should be used to cover more important news stories.
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
Again, Mark said (on Monday) “[it’s] time for THEM to deal.” Where’s his mom?
robstockman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Wow, does this argument seem even worse in hindsight, or what?
bbenoit almost 3 years ago
There was a time when “conservatives” said of homosexuality, and several other issues like marriage and abortion, “I may not like it, but it’s none of my damn business”. That was when they had a conscience and believed government should be kept out of our personal lives whenever possible.
bbenoit almost 3 years ago
I notice that Mark and Chase are drinking from tulips, and Phil a tumbler.
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
What kind of Nazi is Chase – grammar or soup?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Just because I don’t talk about it, doesn’t mean I don’t care about it.
prrdh almost 3 years ago
Notice that Mark calling his father and partner Nazis is not considered hate speech. ‘It all started when he hit me back.’
preacherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Is this Nazi talk? Back when this strip was new, this view was probably seen as fascist. But, now, in the face of Trump fascism, this all makes sense. It might even be considered liberal. Wow. Time really does make a difference.
Bucinka almost 3 years ago
Log Cabin.
RalphKramden77 almost 3 years ago
I hate Nazi comparisons. Get the heil out of here.
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 3 years ago
Remember, it existing at all is “shoving it in my face” to some people.
fritzoid Premium Member almost 3 years ago
For some, “being gay where I can see you” was (and still is) considered “flaunting.” There is a difference between “flaunting” and “not hiding;” if holding hands or a kiss goodbye at the airport is not cause for comment when done by opposite-sex couples, it is not cause for comment when done by same-sex couples.
StackableContainers almost 3 years ago
Is introducing your partner to your family “flaunting”? Is holding hands in public flaunting? Is a quick kiss in public flaunting? Is getting married flaunting? Since straight people can do these things without incident, they are not flaunting. I am get annoyed when someone straight (and/or religious) suggests these things are flaunting because it is same sex. And when someone gay says it, I feel sad for their internalized homophobia being so strong.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
While not a fan of this character, I have to tell you that “flaming heterosexuals” can be just as annoying.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
Too bad. Chase is missing out on all the fun at those parades in SF
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Mark’s Dad isn’t used to people agreeing with him.The last time that happened was during World War One.
Trump loses 8 to1.Thomas was asleep through the whole thing.
LJZ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
A Linshe Grahamcracker republican.
MartinPerry1 almost 3 years ago
My, haven’t the right changed their attitude to a orderly, civil society. Of course, back then they said you were free to be yourself as long as it was to be just like them.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Poor choice of words by Dad
willie_mctell almost 3 years ago
Street, horses. I don’t think horses have an opinion on human sexual orientation.
jvscanlan Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’ve no problem with hetero people slobbering all over each other in public, but gay people holding hands should be jailed . . . .
Yes, sarcasm, but too, too real
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I think it’s getting close to being just people being people, if we would just stop pointing them out.
jrankin1959 almost 3 years ago
What nazi? Not that long ago, such an attitude was called “manners.”