Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Recognizes LGBTI Pride Month

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued this statement recognizing June as LGBTI Pride Month:

The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons.

In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals and their supporters continue to face violence, arrest, harassment and intimidation for standing up for their human rights, participating in peaceful marches and rallies, expressing their views, and simply being who they are. LGBTI persons – like all persons – must be free to enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, without fear of reprisal. As Americans, we place a high value on these rights and freedoms, which all persons deserve to enjoy fully and equally.

The United States stands firmly with you as you exercise your human rights and fundamental freedoms. We wish you a safe and happy Pride Month.

While the statement is certainly appreciated, especially from one of the most vital offices in the United States when it comes to human rights, it's worth nothing that during his confirmation hearings Pompeo reiterated his opposition to same-sex marriage.

Sen. Cory Booker presses Mike Pompeo on past same-sex marriage views. Pompeo remains opposed, but wouldn’t say if he believes gay sex is a perversion and says he respects straight and gay people the same. https://t.co/i5rLynqCjJ

— Brian Ries (@moneyries) April 12, 2018

White House: Do Democrats Love This Country More Than They Hate Trump?

As CIA Director Mike Pompeo's chances of being confirmed as the new Secretary of State get dimmer and dimmer, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders decried Senate Democrats' lack of support for the nominee.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, appearing this morning on Fox News, called out Senate Democrats for "hating" the Donald more than they love their country.

“Look, at some point, Democrats have to decide whether they love this country more than they hate this president. And they have to decide that they want to put the safety and the security and the diplomacy of our country ahead of their own political games. And we’re very hopeful that they will. Mike Pompeo is a highly qualified individual, top of his class at Harvard, first in his class at West Point. He’s been an impeccable CIA director.”

Do none of these people remember Republicans blocked President Obama at every turn???

Hard to believe Obstructionists May vote against Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State. The Dems will not approve hundreds of good people, including the Ambassador to Germany. They are maxing out the time on approval process for all, never happened before. Need more Republicans!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 23, 2018

.@PressSec: Democrats need to put the safety, security, and diplomacy of this country ahead of their hatred for the president and elect Pompeo as Secy of State pic.twitter.com/KCXTCl0es7

— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) April 23, 2018

51 votes needed to confirm Pompeo.
51 Republican Senators.
This idiot blames the Democrats.

— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) April 23, 2018

As Trump accuses Democrats of obstructing Mike Pompeo's confirmation, keep in mind that it only takes a majority vote in the Senate in order for Mike Pompeo to be confirmed. The Republicans have a majority, meaning it is impossible for Democrats to obstruct his confirmation.

— Ed Krassenstein 💎 (@EdKrassen) April 23, 2018

John Kerry: 94-3
Hillary Clinton: 94-2
Condi Rice: 85-13
Colin Powell: Unanimous Voice Vote
What does history tell us? Members of both parties have long believed that U.S. national security is too important to play politics with Secretary of State nominees.#ConfirmPompeo

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) April 19, 2018

Members of both parties used to let sitting presidents nominate SCOTUS justices too, Sarah. Things change.

— shauna (@goldengateblond) April 19, 2018

.@PressSec asks: “What does history tell us?”

• Pompeo’s the 1st SecState nominee in history rejected by committee (GOP controlled to boot).

• McConnell will force a Senate vote, last done for any rejected cabinet nominee 73 years ago.

History is telling you to take a hint. https://t.co/yD2OqPRsiy

— Philippe Reines (@PhilippeReines) April 23, 2018

Podcast: Miami Beach Gay-Bashing; Matt Bomer In Upcoming "Anything;" Diver Tom Daley Speaks Out On LGBT Rights At Commonwealth Games

In this week's podcast:

• Miami Beach Pride gay bashing

• Sen. Cory Booker calls out Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo on LGBT rights

• Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones became the latest co-sponsor of The Equality Act citing his son Carson’s coming out as affecting his view on LGBTQ rights

• Out UK diverTom Daley speaks out against Commonwealth anti-gay laws

• Matt Bomer’s casting in upcoming film trans-oriented ANYTHING gets boos from transgender community

• And the latest political parody from Randy Rainbow - “You Can’t Stop His Tweets”

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

Secy Of State Nominee Mike Pompeo, Who Has Called Being Gay A "Perversion," Does Not Approve Of Same-Sex Marriage

Mike Pompeo

During Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing today for Secretary of State embarrassingly hemmed and hawed when asked by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on whether Pompeo still believes, as he had previously stated in a speech, that being gay is a "perversion" and same-sex marriage should not be legal.

Booker: So, you do not believe it's appropriate for two gay people to marry?

Pompeo: Sir, I continue to hold that view.

The response by Pompeo, a sputtering word salad of halted speech, made it clear that Pompeo was not happy to have to admit that he finds homosexuality a "perversion," a word he chose to use in public speeches as a politician.

Just one aspect of the role of U.S. Secretary of State is to stand up for the human rights of people around the world.

How does one do that when they view an entire slice of humanity as "perverse?"

THIS is how a real Secretary of State handles the topic of LGBT rights:

Gay rights are human rights and human rights are gay rights. Being LGBT does not make you less human.https://t.co/JkWZto9fz9

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 20, 2016

p.s. Pompeo also stated he can't recall whether President Trump pressured him to interfere in the Russia investigation. Sounds like something you'd remember, no?

Watch the exchange below.

Sen. Cory Booker asking Mike Pompeo if he believes that being gay is a perversion during the Secretary of State nomination hearing. pic.twitter.com/sYAoqanZ19

— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) April 12, 2018

President Trump’s pick for secretary of state remains opposed to same-sex marriage. When pressed by Sen. Booker, Mike Pompeo refused to say whether he believes gay sex is a perversion https://t.co/7JPdULRMbB pic.twitter.com/q4Q0KdxUIE

— CNN (@CNN) April 12, 2018

Evangelical Christian Mike Pompeo opposes abortion, insists he talks to God (lol), denies climate change, is connected to anti-Muslim groups and wants to bomb half the planet.

So in summary, if he were not so against the LGBTQ he'd be married to Mike Pence.

— Tommy Campbell (@MrTommyCampbell) April 12, 2018

News Round-Up: March 15, 2018

The Kings of Disco (not the Village People?)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Who's the 'real' Village People these days? It's pretty complicated, actually.

• Fort Lauderdale proves itself to be one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in America with the election of openly gay Dean Trantalis as mayor. The Democrat easily defeated his Republican opponent Bruce Roberts by winning 64% of the vote.

• When word broke that the Department of Housing and Urban Development ordered a $31,000 dining table for HUD Secretary Ben Carson's offices, we got quick denials that Carson knew nothing about the purchase. Recently released emails show, however, that Carson not only knew but picked out the new luxe new furniture with his wife.

• Donald Trump's new pick for Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has a terrible record on LGBTQ equality. From opposing marriage equality to fighting open military service by LGBTS, he's been bad news for the community.

• Megan Rapinoe, the Olympic and World Cup champion soccer player who came out publicly several years ago, has signed a sponsorship deal with Bodyarmor sports drink.

• Ryan Worley of the Chippendales gives you an up-close peek at his totally awesome abs minutes after his Chipps calendar shoot. #Dang

Up close and personal of my abs at the calendar shoot. Thanks @ishiebmakeup @chippendales

A post shared by Ryan Worley (@ryguy220) on Mar 15, 2018 at 8:10am PDT