The problem with apologies like the one from Rick Burgess — who went on a Biblical rampage against the president’s LGBT Pride Month proclamation on his radio show Rick & Bubba — is that they focus on people who are “offend[ed]” or “alienate[d]” by his “point of view,” and not the millions of fellow Americans he’s helping to perpetuate hatred and animosity toward. It’s hard to accept an apology from somebody who is the problem.
The apology was posted on the show’s homepage to appease the gays — but mostly to appease advertisers and the station manager.
I firmly respect and support Burgess and Bill Bussey’s right to denigrate people for whatever reason they want. But c’mon, if you’re going to stand on your First Amendment soapbox and mock an entire class of people, at least have the balls to stand by your convictions. Fags.
Ben Crowther
I understand your anger at Bubba and Rick for their comments, but to end your article with the word “fag” is entirely inappropriate and uncalled for. That words is horrific and disgusting. For those who don’t know, it’s not a cigarette reference, or just a bundle of sticks. It refers to a bundle of sticks tied to gay people that was used to burn them alive. It’s not like the n-word that so many people compare it to. Instead, it’s more like the word “lynch”. It’s not a reclaimable word because there’s nothing to reclaim. It’s an awful word that should be left alone, especially by queer activists, of all people.
dvlaries
Haldermann & Erlichman’s ‘limited hangout’ lives long after them. This is textbook ‘apologetic-sounding non-apology,’ that admits zero wrongdoing and satisfies no one save the “Rick & Bubba Show’s” legal counselors.
counterpoll
@ Ryan [author]. Yo Miss Mo’ So Queerty’s new groundbreaking approach to fighting homophobes is to use gay slurs against them? Great plan, pansie! Nice thinking, nancy! Excellente idĂŠe, sale pĂŠdĂŠ!
Not very effective, Raver Ryan. You can come up with better than this, poufter.
i am all out of synonyms so I shall quit now! ^:^
Lanjier
Hey Rick! Fuck off, asshole.
ron
As a proud ex-gay, we need every media outlet to denounce the poisonous homosexual lifestyle. Homosexual activity destroys a man both physically and mentally. You should abandon such a dangerous self-destructive way of life.
Lanjier
And it’s not your biblical beliefs either, cunts. You cherry-pick from the bible, following some of the biblical teachings, and ignoring others. Do you stone your disobedient children to death? Sacrifice babies and animals to please God? So spare me your highly selective beliefs. Such a fussy set of bible selections constitutes bigotry.
counterpoll
@ Lanjier: Well said!
I hope that Cassandra, who is exceptionally fierce when it comes to fighting scripture-quoting ‘phobes, will show up soon and make mince-meat of his hide.
I suspect Cassandra will be here soon, and I will hit the “thumbs up” button on everyone of the comments she makes, as always.
Tessie Tura
I wonder if they invoke Biblical teachings in the other trailer-trash ranting they do on their show?
(I live in Alabama. I can use the term “trailer-trash” if I wanna. Get over it.)
Tessie Tura
I would also be curious to know IF THESE GUYS TITHE.
Ben
It feels like every few months, some jackass like this says something vile, and later when he apologizes he’s always so careful to point out that he only said what he did because he’s a good Christian. As if that’s all that needs to be said.
“Oh! Well, he’s a Christian? I thought he was merely awful, but if that’s the case no harm done.”
Also, that’s not the etymology for ‘fag’ either. I don’t know why that myth won’t die.
Lookyloo
They used the word ‘lifestyle’ when referring to gays. I have yet to hear anyone who uses that term explain what they mean by ‘lifestyle’. If they mean gay sex as ‘lifestyle’, well, I don’t have the stamina, money, or psychotic mindset for such a single purposed lifestyle. My ‘lifestyle’ consists of a job, hobbies, friends, family and responsibilities.. oh, yeah.. and gay sex. I hope people start asking these bigots to explain what they think they mean by ‘lifestyle’.
Troy Boy
I used to know a guy like Rick. The last thing he said to me was, “Oh GOD, you’re gonna make me cum!” Apparently, he didn’t understand irony either.
j
@ron: @Troy Boy: The guy you know sounds an awful lot like ron. đ
Troy Boy
Ron… Is that you? You forgot your poppers.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
@ron: Your cell phone is a the lost and found at the local cruise area, you must have dropped it while you were bending over for some reason…………..
JamesStone
@Lanjier: My favorite is in Exodus35:2 which states that people who work on the Sabbath should be put to death. I am sooo screwed!! I am gay and I am scheduled to work next weekend!!!!
swarm
Keep pounding on Cox Communications now, and GLAAD, for that disingenuous excuse for an apology.
Mr & Mrs Rick’s 2 year old child died a coupla years ago by drowning in their swimming pool while the negligent wife failed to supervise him. That’s the element of lowlife we’re dealing with in a 50 station syndicated market share. Finger wagging at “who” is deserving of LIVING equally?
LGBT don’t have the killer instinct, ya’ll are too nice. That’s the first place I’d “go” with this hatemonger. Redneck manslaughter-er.
You must research the enemy and know what you’re dealing with and find the Achilles heel. This includes Obama btw.
Steph
@Lanjier: You are truly an idiot. I think it is absolutely ignorant when people try to reference the bible who obviously have not read it. Stoning of disobedient children, and animals WERE sacrificed to God, babies were not. However, once Christ came there was a new covenant with God’s people. Christ IS the ultimate sacrifice so sacrificing clean animals is no longer necessary. Idiot. Christ did, however, state that it was still a sin for a person to partake in homosexuality.