I had no idea how you were supposed to proposition men for homosexual sex in a public restroom. But luckily, now the conservative Republican Senator from Idaho, Larry Craig has filled us all in. He was caught trying to proposition a cop for gay sex in an airport in Minnesota. And apparently there is a secret code for that request. Watch the video below to find out what you're supposed to do to ask for this kind of sex act in a bathroom:
After we did this segment on the show this morning, we got a ton of calls confirming that this is true. Men called in saying they have done this trick many times before and it has worked. I loved the truck driver who said he used to do it, but he doesn't anymore. Sure, whatever gets you through the night.
Man, these Republicans are unbelievable! How many sex scandals is this now? And how many of them are gay? I would list all of them here but I have other things to do today. We have been doing a segment called Republican Sexcapades every week on our show for the last year -- and we go through about three stories a week. We are nowhere near running out.
Remember the Republican in Florida who propositioned the undercover cop in a men's room and then pretended he was scared of black people and offered to service the guy out of fear. Remember the head of the Young Republicans who would lower young men's pants while they were sleeping and try to force himself upon them.
Remember Mark Foley who hit on the underage male interns working for Congress. Apparently, Larry Craig got in trouble for the same thing back in 1982 (and back then the interns said there were 10 to 15 Congressmen who were trying to have sex with the teenage interns -- that is beyond belief). Remember David Vitter who campaigned against Bill Clinton's immoral behavior and then got caught on the DC madam's list (and with a New Orleans hooker to boot).
It goes on and on. Are there any Republican politicians left in the country who aren't involved in a sex scandal or gay? And all of this would be funny but not very relevant if it weren't for the gross, gigantic hypocrisy. Listen to Larry Craig talk about family values here (that's why he says he supports Mitt Romney -- who of course jettisoned Craig from the campaign quicker than you could shuffle your feet in a men's room).
So, it turns out Mr. Conservative Family Values Republican Senator was looking to have gay trysts in public restrooms. You'd be surprised if you weren't so used to it already. So, the next time a Republican comes around saying they are going to protect your family from gay people, think about what he must be doing in a public restroom near you.
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UPDATE: Larry Craig is not gay! And he's never been gay!! At least that's what he says. Listen to this hilarious press conference he had yesterday and the even funnier Meet the Press appearance from 1999 when he was speaking about Bill Clinton's sex life:
UPDATE II: It looks like Larry Craig has finally resigned. We don't know if it's to pursue his dream as a tap dancer in a local bathroom near you.
Reader Comments ( Page 2 of 16)
16. Dang reactionary liberals trying to turn into some homosexual sex search.. This is all just a part of Bushs Spying On Americans Plan. Senator Craig was just making sure there was no terrorist in the stall that is all. Thank you Senator Craig for keeping our Mens Rooms free from terrorist. There has not been a Terrorist attack in a Mens Room since.... Why hell there has never been a Terrorist Attack in a Mens Room. That is because Senator Craig and the GOP Mens Room Patrol are on the job.. So if you're ever taking a dump and somebody starts playing footsie with you from the next stall remember it just the GOP keeping you safe.. Don't get angry. Don't get homophobic. Just say thank you so much GOP...
Joe at 3:54PM on Aug 28th 2007
17. #3, if Craig's interest in gay sex doesn't denote him as bi or gay, then he has that last "who me?" resort of "on the down low." Men who identify themselves as straight while pursuing sexual relationship with same sex partners. He's bisexual to a degree, if he's particiapting in sexual behavior with same sex partners.
Clara Mooreman at 4:06PM on Aug 28th 2007
18. Another idiot liberal blogging away. Find something productive and objective to do with your time. This is crap.
Proud Republican at 4:14PM on Aug 28th 2007
19. Uh, hate to break this to you, "Proud Republican," but this is also all over the news...this is isn't just liberals making up stories..And Sen. Craig has pleaded "guilty."
David S. at 4:19PM on Aug 28th 2007
20. Proud Republicon???? Proud of what, they caught another one of you Holier Than Thou scum sucking weasels?
Larry at 4:25PM on Aug 28th 2007
21. My Dear Proud Republican,
Something tells me if this were a democrat caught with his pants around his ankles, you'd be typing away every insult you could think up... Be honest. Sour grapes.
Signed,
A Liberal Independent Amused by your Insincerity
Me at 4:28PM on Aug 28th 2007
22. wait...i thought that was the code for "excuse me, out of paper do you have an extra roll"
LL at 4:32PM on Aug 28th 2007
23. Don't teach your children to be wary of trench coat wearing, un-shaven, rhummy-eyed, "strangers." Teach them to watch out for republicans in pinstripes.
Randy at 4:51PM on Aug 28th 2007
24. You idiots who think he's bashing gays, or bashing Craig for being gay, need to take another look and listen. The target is hypocrisy, not homosexuality.
Brian at 5:07PM on Aug 28th 2007
25. If this came out about my Dad, I hope he would just go somewhere and shoot himself. He has no shame and I wouldn't want to even look at him again. The guilty plea is damning but the previous history back into the 90s is hard to ignore. When there is that much smoke, there has to be fire somewhere. Ick....
Andi Price at 5:23PM on Aug 28th 2007
26. Yiiiiiiiiks! They're jumping out of the woodwork! Oh my goooooodness, is it catching? I mean, can you suddenly turn gay sitting in a men's room stall and start foot tapity, tapity tapping?
Credibility here is nugatory where Senator Craig is concerned. Get this, NO STRAIGHT MALE, NONE, ZIP, ZERO, NADA, AS IN N-O-N-E admits to this sort of charge EVER!!!
Craig apparently has bit of a history of this sort of activity. As the story develps, and it will since sex sells until the next news item breaks, more will 'come out' concerning this hypocrite in total denial.
Under cover police do not arrest and charge individuals with this type of naught crime unless it goes beyond foot tapping. Craig, come out of the closet and start screaming about entrapment. Admitting to a judge your guilt and paying a 'stiff' fine is never something a straight guy would do, not today, tomorrow or ever!
Steve at 5:32PM on Aug 28th 2007
27. Yea sure, Young Turds, pretend like you don't get your shit pushed in. You ass packers know exactly how to solicit gay sex.
socal4patrick at 5:43PM on Aug 28th 2007
28. Air America is still on the air ?
who listens to this... really?
Julie at 6:36PM on Aug 28th 2007
29. Apparently he did more than tap his foot. In a related story, he tapped and waved his hand under the bathroom stall. Again, could have been a desperate plea for two-ply. I can't wait for the media to flush out the rest of the story.
rivercelt at 6:53PM on Aug 28th 2007
30. So it's about hypocricy? Perhaps the Republicans should follow the fine examples of Barney Frank and Gary Studds? Maybe after a Rose Garden Pep Rally, Larry Craig will go on to multiple re-elections? Doubt it...
BirdmanJones at 7:03PM on Aug 28th 2007