Just how bad is David Clarke, currently being considered for Donald Trump’s cabinet? Oh, boy, he’s really, really bad. Like, even bad by the standards of The Donald administration, and that’s saying something considering the monsters he’s handing power over to.
Here are a few of Clarke’s greatest hits:
After a gunman attacked the Pulse nightclub in the worst American mass shooting, Clarke said that gun control was a “distraction” from more important issues like Hillary Clinton‘s emails. Yup, the mass murder of dozens of queer people: a “distraction.”
He also called trans people “freakish,” so thanks for that, and said “they’re shoving it down our throats.” He probably means that metaphorically, which is a shame.
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He approvingly quoted from an activist who says that the parents of trans people should be thrown in jail — sure, that’ll be great for the kids — and calls acceptance of gender variance a form of “madness.”
Let’s give this guy the benefit of the doubt and say that he’s just woefully misinformed, that he’s been lied to his whole life, and that he’s been fed a diet of falsehoods that he’s simply never questioned. If that’s the case — and we’re not saying it is, he could just be straight-up evil — then it might be ok to have a little compassion for the poor misguided man.
But that doesn’t mean Donald has to appoint him as head of the Department of Homeland Security, good grief. Call your congress member today and insist that they oppose this dangerous man’s appointment.
Alistair Wiseman
Oh, you mean DEMOCRAT David Clarke?
Sorry Queerty, but David Clarke is a Democrat.
By the way, how many Republicans did President Obama consider for his cabinet?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/18/who-is-david-clarke-jr-and-why-are-so-many-republicans-excited-about-this-democrat/
GRM6891
@Alistair Wiseman: Sorry, WHERE in this article does the writer claim he’s a Republican? Oh, he doesn’t? Cool, just wanted to make sure you had your facts straight while you were patting yourself on the back.
Alistair Wiseman
@GRM6891:
What are you talking about?
“Sorry, WHERE in this article does the writer claim he’s a Republican?” Um, he’s NOT a Republican. Kinda the whole point of the post.
The article from the left-wing Washington Post, if you bothered to read it, is about David Clarke, a Democrat.
Right over your head, while “patting yourself on the back”.
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: “Sorry Queerty, but David Clarke is a DEMOCRAT.” Nowhere in the article did the reference to his party affiliation appear. The article was reporting his indifference to the Pulse shooting and his comments about the trans population. And, Barack Obama nominated Judd Gregg, republican from NH, for Secretary of Commerce. He accepted the position and later rescinded his acceptance when the governor of NH nominated a democrat to replace him, which was the governor’s prerogative to do.
Heywood Jablowme
@Alistair Wiseman: Obama certainly made the mistake of appointing a Republican as FBI director.
Clarke is a DINO who runs as a Democrat to get elected in a big city. Common in many places.
I suppose you’ll go into another lecture about Woodrow Wilson or Reconstruction or something.
canyon2129
Sounds like a real sweety. May he rot in hell.
Baba Booey Fafa Fooey
“The article was reporting his indifference to the Pulse shooting and his comments about the trans population.”
Yep.
Alistair Wiseman
@NH Mike:
Can you not read?
The title of the article is:
“WHO IS DAVID CLARKE JR? AND WHY ARE SO MANY REPUBLICANS EXCITED ABOUT THIS DEMOCRAT?”
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Yes, I can. The title I’m seeing on QUEERTY, the site this article is on is: “HOMELAND INSECURITY
Another One Of Trump’s Cabinet Candidates Has Made Horrific Comments About LGBTQs”
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Nothing about the Republican nominee that Obama put forth? That escaped your attempted snark, though?
Baba Booey Fafa Fooey
It’s tagged REPUBLICANS, it should be tagged DEMOCRATS too because David Clarke is a Democrat.
Baba Booey Fafa Fooey
Is it foolish to believe that a good number of black Democrats are homophobic? What’s the difference between white Republicans and black Democrats?
Alistair Wiseman
@NH Mike:
Let me spell it out for you, pumpkin.
Queerty, “in all their infinite wisdom”, thought they would once again slander the new president-elect. However, being the brain dead Lefties that they are, probably didn’t know, or at least didn’t inform their readers that David Clarke is, in fact, a Democrat.
I linked a Washington Post article (which somehow other posters think is the issue) stating David Clarke is a Democrat – something that Queerty purposely neglected to inform their readers about (because they probably didn’t know!).
Got it?
Bad Ass Biker
@Alistair Wiseman: Get over your snark and sarcasm Allstair. As pointed out, no where in THIS article is there any mention of party affiliation. And yes, there are haters in both parties. The fact that you seem to be missing is that Trump is loading his cabinet with people who are antigay.
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Oh, sweetie. Your diatribes are cute. Really. The registered party affiliation of this man is irrelevant. You aren’t uncovering Watergate with your stealthy journalism. The Queerty article didn’t mention his party affiliation because it is irrelevant. His actions and words are what’s troubling, as they would be from anyone of either party. Perhaps you should troll another website? And, still no mention of the fact that I provided a name of a republican that Obama nominated for his cabinet? No? I get it.
Alistair Wiseman
@Bad Ass Biker:
“…no where in THIS article is there any mention of party affilation.”
THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT!
Brian
Grow up, snowflakes. You’re a generation of wusses. Toughen up and stop being such delicate queens.
Alistair Wiseman
@NH Mike:
I’m just glad I could put all of the pieces together for you so you could understand.
Republican Judd Gregg never served in the Obama Administration (great example!), but others have. I never said otherwise.
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Oh, dumpling. You asked a question, not about how many served, but how many were considered. Was your question meant to be rhetorical? Do I need to define that for you? Or do you have a dictionary handy?
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Here’s some interesting reading as well. There are some big words, so keep a dictionary handy! http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/feb/10/barack-obama/Three-Republicans-Cabinet-Most/
paul dorian lord fredine
@Alistair Wiseman: i live in milwaukee and yes, clarke is registered and runs as a democrat but spends his time kissing the asses of the heavily republican suburbs while denigrating his own community. sheriff ‘oreo’ puts more thought into which cowboy hat to wear than on the four suspicious deaths that have occurred in the past few months, for which he has yet to offer comment (no surprise since he spends more time on the road than actually performing his duties), in the county jail he supervises.
Alistair Wiseman
@NH Mike:
Can you not read? I just said above that other Republicans have served the Administration. By the way, it’s more than “three”. Try and keep up.
Oh, and thanks for the 2009 left-wing Politifact link. You are so helpful. 🙂
Alistair Wiseman
@paul dorian lord fredine:
“sheriff ‘oreo'”?
Keep your r a c i s t bullshit to yourself.
Realitycheck
Extremist and right wing darling David Clark will be a perfect fit for Tump cabinet of hatred!
DistingueTraces
@Brian: I love it when “Stop being weak” is used to mean “Stop fighting”.
No.
Realitycheck
@Alistair Wiseman: Go sell crazy some where else, we all know who is who and when the shoe fit, wear it, Sherif Oreo it is!
NH Mike
@Alistair Wiseman: Any time I can help a simpleton is a great day for me. You’re welcome, sweetie:) I love how you right wing nuts try to demean politifact. Sad. I know that fact checking is a chore for your ilk, but, do try to keep up. If you had gone to college, you would know that using credible sources is a requirement. Sorry I used a site with big words! You asked how many were considered for the CABINET. Fifteen positions. Three nominees. I”ll do the math for you. That’s one fifth, i.e. 20%! I’ll think of you next time and find a site that writes with crayons! Have a great night!
dwes09
@Alistair Wiseman: “Oh, you mean DEMOCRAT David Clarke?
Sorry Queerty, but David Clarke is a Democrat.”
Since you cannot counter the fact that he is a homophobe, you deflect. Reality, Alistair, reality. We don’t give a fig about your fantasy world.
@Brian:”Grow up, snowflakes. You’re a generation of wusses. Toughen up and stop being such delicate queens.”
Says one of the sore winner right wing non-gays (in that you are a “MSM” rather than a proud gay man…one who wishes he had the balls to be proud of what he is) here who are the biggest most delicate “snowflakes” of them all. Surprised you are even commenting on an article that does not allow you to express your fear of and distaste for women!
money718
That’s it? Do you know how many PEOPLE of all races, political origins, etc who think trans people are freakish? It will take a long time for that too change.
And don’t Dems use every mass tragedy with guns to promote gun control?
Brian
@DistingueTraces: I’m NOT saying don’t fight back. I’m all for gay-identifying learning judo, karate and mixed martial arts in general. I recommend it for EVERYBODY. You are TOTALLY justified in fighting back against those who physically threaten you.
What I don’t like is this current culture of whining that is prevalent in the gay community. Whine, whine, whine. It’s the smallest things that gay men whine about. Maybe the gay media is responsible for this culture of gay whining.
If there are politicians and other public figures who truly threaten homosexual rights, fight back. But don’t do it because somebody said something that you might not agree with and which has no bearing on rights.
Learn to discern is what I’m saying.
jhon_siders
Hes hot !
Mark Behar
Milwaukee guy here, very familiar with Sheriff David A Clarke, Jr. who is as much of a democrat as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Yes, his chosen affiliation is Democrat, but how that happened, no one will ever know. He’s a right wing crackpot, who like many of other Trumpeteers, would be dangerous as a prejudiced narrow minded jerk. (He did oversee the design of the new duputy vehicles, which are actually rather nice!) And yeah, he is kinda cute wearing that cowboy hat on top of a horse, which makes me think of cowboy Curtis in Pee Wee Herman’s Playhouse (played by a young Laurence Fishburne). He is probably over-compensating for some flaws, use your imagination. –Mark Behar, Milwaukee
Alistair Wiseman
@NH Mike:
Here you go – I thought you might like this parody.
https://youtu.be/sW85ZcswiqM
porque_loco
@Brian: For someone claiming to condemn the “current culture of whining prevalent in the gay community,” you sure spend a lot of time doing your own whining in these comments sections.
Deflection much?
porque_loco
@Alistair Wiseman: Jeez, quit whining so much, you’re upsetting Brian.
Apparently he’s the only one here allowed to whine; they’re adding that to the Terms of Service.
Rick
@Alistair Wiseman: For the first time today, I noticed you, Mr. Wiseman (an oxymoron in your case) have posted on several, and I mean SEVERAL, articles. Posts that must have required more than a little thought, telling me that you have nothing better to do. What a sad, miserable existence you must have. Let me guess: Single (obviously). Parents most likely dead (shit, let’s face it, they probably died to get away from YOU). More than a few pets (your only redeeming quality actually).
Well, you need a hobby. And, no, Pornhub doesn’t count, Mafista Palmer. Happy trolling, kumquat!
Tobi
@Brian: You do nothing but whine here constantly about your vagina phobia.
Jack Meoff
Another Pence pick for the Dons cabinet. I wonder if pence gives him a pat on the head and a treaty every time is a good boy and does what he’s told.
Louis
@Brian: Oh stfu already I am so tired of seeing LGBT people like you always using those regressive insensitive and archaic statements on an endless loop towards others.
You arent special so get over yourself already your type of overcompensating machismo is absolutely pathetic .
Not to mention do you have any idea how many LGBT kids were told the same stupid thing you said before killing themselves?
Imbecile.
Join Fox News they could always use another uneducated neanderthal on their panel.
Louis
Trumps picks just keep getting worse but of course the typical right wing LGBT posters here will praise him for everything he does and says yet condemn any single thing Liberals say and do in this country.
As always the party of no accountability whatsoever always thinks it can throw their lack of accountability off on the rest of us throwing their own under the bus when they find it convenient to do so.
So pathetic.
JessPH
@Alistair Wiseman: Like how many times do people here have to tell you that his party affiliation was not mentioned because it was not relevant since everyone is well aware that some Democrats can be homophobic too? Seriously, like how many times will that simple information be told to you before it gets in and gets processed in that Lilliputan brain of yours?
Mo Bro
The line, “Let’s give this guy the benefit of the doubt and say that he’s just woefully misinformed, that he’s been lied to his whole life, and that he’s been fed a diet of falsehoods that he’s simply never questioned,” sure seems to be describing the liberal zombies who vote first and ask questions later.
@paul dorian lord fredine:
@Realitycheck:
As someone who is himself biracial, if either of you were to try that “oreo” shit around me I’d see to it that you couldn’t eat one for a month or two (either that, or I’ll have to retreat to my safe space with my safety pin).
Baba Booey Fafa Fooey
@JessPH: If he was Republican, it would have been mentioned. Republican is tagged in the tags, mind you. Also, this is the second article where a homophobe Democrat was failed to be labeled a “Democrat”. Could have been an oversight – twice.
Heywood Jablowme
@Baba Booey Fafa Fooey: I agree, they should have mentioned he’s a Democrat. The writer may not have known, but that fact is generally known in “political-junkie” circles.
Still, if the writer HAD mentioned he’s a Democrat, Alistair would have reacted in the exact same way!
Heywood Jablowme
@porque_loco: Brian inadvertently gave away the explanation a few days ago.
Brian says he hasn’t had sex in 4 years. That may explain most of his problems. Mind you, he wasn’t whining about not having sex in 4 years. He was BRAGGING about it!
Goforit
@Rick: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT PORNHUB DOES NOT COUNT AS A HOBBY? Now what am I supposed to do?
GayEGO
@Alistair Wiseman: Oh! Now I know why Trump convinced David Clarke to help him rig the Wisconsin election, an appointment to Washington! :>)
Bob LaBlah
@Goforit: ” WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT PORNHUB DOES NOT COUNT AS A HOBBY? Now what am I supposed to do?”
LOL. LOL. That one made my day. You can always develop a second hobby. Just go on over to myvidster.com. lol
ChrisK
@Bob LaBlah: 10 minutes worth of hobby anyways.
CaliKyle
@Alistair Wiseman: Yes, pumpkin, we got it. Your point was not only tediously obtuse but upon further clarification also utterly irrelevant. Throw in your ridiculous trashing of all “Lefties” and score one for slowmo! A hat-trick of idiocy.