FOF #485 - No Comment - 02.20.07
Why do I cringe sometimes when I hear any politician say "No comment?" Is it because they are trying to skip the question? Some people will say anything to avoid a response that might get them into trouble with somebody.
Last week Sen. Joe Biden has been lacerated everywhere because he said Barack Obama was "clean" instead of saying "clean-cut." So are we supposed to dismiss his plan on ending the War in Iraq because of one verbal flub?
Like Bill Maher said in his blog and talk show this week, if we decide who becomes President of the United States by a slip-up or misspeak, then we're in trouble. After all, it didn't keep the current President from holding office.
Today we're joined once again by future openly gay Presidential hopeful Richard Streetman.
Deep inside Richard Streetman is a soulful black woman, so in many ways if he becomes elected he'll be the nations first female black President. Watch out Hillary! Watch out Barack!
We really should be focusing on politics today, but we just can't seem to get these images of the sexy Russian military out of our minds.
The hot Russian military's egos (and various body parts) took a bruising when details have come out in the Russian press that the military may have a long tradition of forced gay male prostitution, with young soldiers being routinely pimped by senior officials, who then forced them to turn over their earnings.
Even though this sounds like some cheesy porn plot, it's not as sexy as it may sound at first.
Anonymous soldiers told the Gazeta news paper that they were violently tortured and beaten in order to get them to comply. Last year, a 19-year-old recruit was reportedly beaten so badly that his genitals and legs had to be amputated. That's not hot.
The news come in the trail of homophobic comments from the Russian Mayor announcing a ban on all gay pride parades, comparing homosexuality to Alcoholism.
Here in Chicago, the local Alcoholics Anonymous club marches in the gay pride parade.
If anyone wants to organize a pride parade for people who LOVE sexy russian men and their delicious vodka, we are SO there.
Join Marc and me as we continue our cheeky chat with Richard Streetman about fantasies, celebrity spam, politics and how an Oprah episode saved Richard's life.
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oh my... i'm so behind in shows... it's crazy... i think i need to go on a download marathon to catch up...
but on the other hand, that's a good thing, now i can have a couple of feast of fool filled days! yay!
*productivity at the office goes down the drain*
Said by: Jau at February 20, 2007 06:59 AM
Amen! On the pronunciation of Ann Sather. "Say-ther" just sounds horrid.
Said by: Jason at February 20, 2007 08:00 AM
So which one is the right one? Say-ther or Saah-thur?
Said by: Don at February 20, 2007 09:01 AM
Dude, those guys are HOT. I guess Nikita WILL KNOW everything about Sir Elton John's home.
Said by: Daryl at February 20, 2007 11:58 AM
I just can't get out of my head that forced male prostitution! Being in the army is always a hard and strong life experience, and adding torture and forced prostitution, must be awful!
Richard is so good at speaking those big words! That's what I want for president a smart, gay man, african american woman with a southern accent.
Said by: Juan Jaime at February 20, 2007 01:33 PM
as hilarious as this podcast was, it was also very racist and annoying with all the African noises and stuff, but I was laughing so thats what was more upsetting.
Said by: mary at February 20, 2007 05:01 PM
Richard and Cat and Tamale are all fabulous I hope they become regulars. Great work guys! Thanks for the great shows this week.
Said by: Pat at February 20, 2007 05:55 PM
What african noises?
Said by: Daryl at February 21, 2007 12:33 AM
I think this show is the better of the two. I really like what I had to say! LOL …. I don't get Mary's comment. The show begins with Fausto pretending to be a Baptist church-goer (badly pretending, but of course he's from an Episcopal church in Puerto Rico, so I don't expect much authenticity) Also, Marc effects an African accent while reading an email from an African man. However, I didn't hear any "African noises". Maybe Mary was just being funny, but I don't like the racism charge to go unanswered.
Thanks again guys for letting me do the show. I'd love to be on again. Y'all email me any comments you have. I really appreciate it.
Said by: Richard Streetman at February 21, 2007 08:58 PM
my email is richardstreetman"AT"gmail.com
Said by: Richard Streetman at February 21, 2007 08:59 PM
I believe my comment will be..."No Comment".
Said by: John in Ely at February 21, 2007 11:47 PM
I really liked the tone of the shows with Richard on. He was a political breath of fresh air. Have him back again! He should be your presidential corespondent. Keep up the great work.
Rand
Said by: rand at February 23, 2007 11:48 PM
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