The Virtual Coffee Shop, Diner And Corner Pub

[Spartans987]

Good luck with that Spartans. Let us know how you make out. haha

And yes. Welcome back Spartans!

oh what a great and motivating day on campus! there were many beautiful men to be seen today around the campus of MSU all of which were wearing minimal clothing. Without kissing and telling its amazing what a straight guy will do with some alcohol in him - love those campus pubs full of drunk straight or curious boys...

 

[tampa24]

oh what a great and motivating day on campus! there were many beautiful men to be seen today around the campus of MSU all of which were wearing minimal clothing. Without kissing and telling its amazing what a straight guy will do with some alcohol in him - love those campus pubs full of drunk straight or curious boys...

LOL You're such a tease Spartans. Now all of us want to know of course what happened, with all the details.

 

[tampa24]

Good morning Everyone!

How are we doing?

 

[tampa24]

I do plan on watching the funeral service for Beau Biden today at 10:30 on C-Span. President Obama himself is going to be delivering the eulogy. It's such a sad story to see a man like Beau Biden taken so young.

The Clintons will also be at the service.

 

[stowe1]

H-Hour / D-Day

I posted this on my FB page and thought I'd share it with my Broke Straight Boys Forum friends and acquaintances:



H-Hour D-Day - That's what the soldiers from the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, and the Free French and Free Pole and other soldiers heard Eisenhower say at the appointed hour on June 6, 1944. And off they sailed from the South of England to free Europe and the world of the Nazi curse. Each year that passes fewer and fewer veterans will be alive to call us to remember. I was only 2 and a half on D-Day, so my memories are from what I have studied, read, watched and heard from my Parents and Brother. And the Greatest Generation came home and lived their lives with little talk of their experiences. It has only been in the last several years as their number dwindle do those still alive come forth at the urging of historians and their families to talk about The War. An example of this is my dear friend David. It was only after his Father passed away a few years ago that most of us found out that he was not only a survivor of Omaha Beach on D-Day, but also the Battle of the Bulge. The chances of that had to be so small, but yet he did it, came home, raised a family, lived a good life and nobody knew. As so many WWII vets say, "We're not the heroes; our buddies who didn't make it home are the real heroes". So take a moment to reflect this day, on those brave men and women, and vow to keep what they did alive from generation to generation. For they truly saved the world!!

 

[tampa24]

It is so important that we remember the scarifies made to defeat Nazism. Thanks for sharing that with us Stowe.

 

[mikeyank]

I don't know what time this cafe stays open until, but I'm going to bed. Where do I leave a tip for the maitre d' Tampa? lol

 

[tampa24]

You slip it in his pants pocket. That way you can allow your hand to linger there for a moment. Duh!! haha xo

Wishing you sweet dreams once you do get to bed Mikey.

 

[mikeyank]

I agree Tampa. From reading public opinion polls over the last few years, I believe that with the exception of "religious nuts", most people in this country have the attitude that they all know gay people, recognize that we are here throughout the population including friends, family, co-workers and if same sex couples want to marry, why shouldn't they? It seems like a no brainer to me.

I read some statistics in today's newspaper that back up my suppositions.

In a column in today's New York Post, (not a very liberal paper at all, by the way), in a column discussing "the new normal", sparked by the Vaniety Fair cover showing Caitlyn Jenner, they offered these stats.

In a 2002 Gallup poll, Americans "support for gay marriages to be treated the same as straight ones went from 39% just nine years ago to 60% today. As for the broader issue of whether gay and lesbian relationships are even morally acceptable, only 40% said yes in 2001. Today that number stands at 63%".

The column by Kyle Smith goes on to say, "A decade ago, a plurality of Americans did not even believe that homosexuality is innate. Today, by a margin of 51% to 30%, Americans think if you're gay, you were born that way."

I'm happy to see that the times are changing actually quite rapidly, and that is very satisfying for me to witness.

 

[another1]

I have great respect for anyone who is willing to be the person they believe they are. I have to ask if Caitlyn shares bruce's views on lgbt issues? frankly, did becoming a woman change her bigoted views on lgbt issues?

 

[mikeyank]

I have great respect for anyone who is willing to be the person they believe they are. I have to ask if Caitlyn shares bruce's views on lgbt issues? frankly, did becoming a woman change her bigoted views on lgbt issues?

That is interesting. I did not know that Bruce Jenner had bigoted views on lgbt. If that's the case, he seems like another self hating "gay basher", knowing that he himself was transgendered.

 

[another1]

all I can find on jenner is that she is still a conservative Republican! not the worst thing one can be. just left of bigot. pardon, my bias is showing!

 

[stowe1]

Here is an article from The Washington Post, 6/2/15, touching on Jenner's views on glbt issues:



http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...aitlyn-jenner-still-a-republican-and-is-that-

 

[peterh6308]

all I can find on jenner is that she is still a conservative Republican! not the worst thing one can be. just left of bigot. pardon, my bias is showing!

I wonder if he'll now golf as Caitlyn??

 

[Beth]

I'm getting excited because I'm pretty sure we'll get an answer from the Supreme Court about the gay marriage case by the end of this month. I'm pretty sure they voted on it very shortly after the heard arguments on it. Then they keep the decision under wraps for weeks or even months before they let the public know. lol I don't why that is. I'm fairly convinced though that their decision is going to go our way. *fingers crossed*

An affirmative Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage's constitutionality would be a most positive step not only in the lives of gays, but also in the lives of all Americans.

 

[Spartans987]

i don't know what time this cafe stays open until, but i'm going to bed. Where do i leave a tip for the maitre d' tampa? Lol

lmao

 

[Spartans987]

Is the corner pub still open - my flight just landed and I need a drink and some conversation

 

[tampa24]

It's still open as far as I know. haha Where'd you fly in from Spartans?

 

[tampa24]

In a 2002 Gallup poll, Americans "support for gay marriages to be treated the same as straight ones went from 39% just nine years ago to 60% today. As for the broader issue of whether gay and lesbian relationships are even morally acceptable, only 40% said yes in 2001. Today that number stands at 63%".

The column by Kyle Smith goes on to say, "A decade ago, a plurality of Americans did not even believe that homosexuality is innate. Today, by a margin of 51% to 30%, Americans think if you're gay, you were born that way."

I'm happy to see that the times are changing actually quite rapidly, and that is very satisfying for me to witness.

It's very interesting to see how some people are having trouble accepting how quickly gay rights has caught on in the U.S. I read a letter from a grandmother who was upset about the children's book about 2 gay princes marrying being read to her grandchild in class at school. Somebody responded and politely told her that since gay marriage was now legal in their state, that gay relationships were not something that could be ignored or hidden from children's view. To a certain point I do have some sympathy for people who are more conservative or just from very rural backgrounds. The speed with which homosexuality went from being a taboo subject to being one that is at least tolerated, and legally recognized through marriage, has been very swift. Much faster than I would have anticipated myself. The ones who feel they've been left behind will catch up eventually.

 

[tampa24]

all I can find on jenner is that she is still a conservative Republican! not the worst thing one can be. just left of bigot. pardon, my bias is showing!

Thanks Another1. I read the article. I'm always surprised to meet gay Republicans. I know they're out there but they can be very frustrating as they try to make excuses for the homophobia of the right. If the Republican party really was to develop a "big tent" philosophy and be more inclusive to gays and other minorities, I could see a reason for more gays to go in that direction if they so chose. As it stands right now though, I just don't get it.

I can understand those who have money not wanting more government spending. But the callousness of the right towards the plight of the less fortunate bothers me also.