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I don't talk about the embarassing characteristics of my opponent's offspring or my opponent's friend's offspring
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interestingly enough, I dont think that there is anything embarassing or shameful about being gay. the fact that you and the Cheneys and the republicans do is the problem.
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beyelzu, I don't think there is anything shameful or embarassing about being gay either, but it seems to me that it doesn't matter what you or I think is shameful and embarassing. It matters only what is considered embarassing to the general population, and especially Mary Cheney and her family. |
As I understand it, the fact had already been publicly announced by the Cheney family. Why is Mary Cheney embarassed if they announced it to the world?
The only thing shameful and embarassing is their attitude.
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It is still an embarassment to the general population. It would be a much greater embarrassment if it remained a secret until it emerged from someone other than the Cheney family (and it almost certainly would have come out eventually).
EDIT: And I would like to add that an embarassment is not made null just because it is made public. If, before, it remained on the sidelines, then it is brought to the center of a political contest, then the embarassment is amplified.