According to an Instagram photo floating around this weekend, Gus Kenworthy (a professional skier), Matt Wilkas (an actor), and Caitlyn Jenner (an embarrassment) all went to a party for the son of the Sultan of Brunei. And they didn’t get stoned to death, not even once!
The photo comes via Kenneth Walsh of Kenneth in the 212. He claims that Gus posted a photo of the trio at a party before deleting it a few minutes later. According to Kenneth, the party was a celebration for the Sultan’s son. As you’ve surely heard, Brunei imposes harsh penalties on LGBTs, up to and including death for consensual gay sex. Unsurprisingly, the laws there are even worse for women.
So is it true? Well, Caitlyn was photographed entering a birthday party this weekend by the Daily Mail, though they didn’t say whose. And Prince Azim’s birthday is indeed July 29.
But is the photo of the trio actually from the Prince’s birthday? That’s harder to verify. There don’t seem to be any reports of Azim throwing a party this weekend (which doesn’t mean he didn’t) so it’s possible it’s a misunderstanding, a hoax, a joke, or simply a malicious lie someone cooked up to make everyone look bad. Or it could be true.
But hey, who cares about accuracy! Accuse first, ask questions later, that’s how we like to do things.
What’s not in dispute, though, is the harsh and horrible regime ruling the country. It’s not just queer people who suffer under the absolute monarchy; with religious law strictly enforced, everyone is forced to endure terrible treatment with the worst directed at marginalized groups.
If the rumors are indeed true, and these celebs did attend a bash for a despotic family, now would be a great opportunity to restore their standing the community by speaking out against the regime. Actually, it would be nice if they did so regardless of whether they were actually there.
We’ll wait.
Stache
Nothing would surprise me from these fame whores.
luvit00
Clueless and shameful fame whores.
ingyaom
Check with Nobu. There are 2 in London and that’s where these celeb-types always go.
Mo Bro
I hate to point out the obvious, but Muslim apologists are just as bad as birthday party entertainers.
Alistair Wiseman
“…Brunei imposes harsh penalties on LGBTs, up to and including death…”
Well, then I’m sure Hillary takes tens of millions from them as well.
robho3
@Alistair Wiseman: what the hell does this have to do with Hillary— focus miss wiseman— focus.
dwes09
@Mo Bro: “I hate to point out the obvious, but Muslim apologists are just as bad as birthday party entertainers.
And I hate to point out that characterizing a group of billions of people based on the actions of a tiny country’s Sultan is pretty lame. Lets characterize all people of mixed race by your behavior and see how they like it, Auntie Tom. The disconnect from reality of the right is stunning, as is their huge desire to have the world be childishly simple.
I love how you jump on a foolishly speculative article in order to try making an equally foolish political point. NOBODY in the west is an apologist for either Islamist terrorists or the harsher aspects of culture in some predominantly Muslims countries (that might be too difficult for you to understand, so read it a few times). We do, however, try to avoid foolish stereotyping of the kind you seem to do so well.
Bryguyf69
@Alistair Wiseman: So? Good for her! Anyone who’d take money from homophobes and use it to further LGBT causes is okay in my book. Or is that logic to confusing for you? Duh!
Alistair Wiseman
@Bryguyf69:
Logic? Really?
There is a reason the words ‘Clinton Foundation’ were never uttered at the DNC Convention.
Considering that less than 10% of Clinton Foundation money goes to direct aid, I would love to hear more about how “money from homophobes is used to further LGBT causes”.
Please list all the times that the Clinton Foundation has funded LGBT causes.
“Or is that logic to confusing for you?”
Russell1947
Wiseman
Parrotting Trump makes you as dumb as him.
Bryguyf69
Here is the rumored-to-be-gay Prince Azim… And an article about the gay rumors
http://www.frontpagemag.com/point/224947/will-sultan-brunei-stone-his-gay-son-death-daniel-greenfield
https://youtu.be/itORtB5lvkc
Bryguyf69
For what it’s worth, Kenneth in the 212 has forgiven Gus…
http://www.kennethinthe212.com/2016/07/anti-gay-lifestyles-of-rich-and-famous.html
Alistair Wiseman
@Russell1947:
“Parrotting [sic] Trump makes you as dumb as him.”
Russell1947, please point out where I am “parrotting” Donald Trump?
mfullmer
@Alistair Wiseman: Who’s ass are you pulling those figures from? Check out their reports and the reports from Charity Watch. They spend nearly 89% of budgeted funds on programs. Typical lying Trump supporter. No wonder you love a pathological liar.
mfullmer
Calm down people. We actually have a relationship with that country and the, from all sources, they don’t actually persecute people in the country though those are their laws. Lets not forget it’s still a crime in Massachusetts and Idaho to have sex outside of marriage. These laws don’t make or break a state or country. Get over it.
Mack
@Alistair Wiseman: Go support Donald and shut up.
Bryguyf69
@Alistair Wiseman: Er, you really need to read CAREFULLY before posting. You’re arguing against a point I never made. Please quote where I said anything about a DIRECT transfer of money.
Here’s a relevant example which may simplify things for you. When the Sultan of Brunei instituted Sharia law, activists called for a boycott of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Did anyone accuse the hotel or its workers of homophobia? No. But any money going to the hotel will eventually end up enriching the Sultan, hence the boycott. See how that works? Okay, here’s where you have to think a little…
Are you denying that some money going to the foundation won’t eventually end up in the Clintons’ pockets? Indeed, you even insinuate that she is unethically pocketing the money. As such, won’t some of that money end up supporting Clinton’s liberal causes — causes contrary to Sharia? Or are you denying that Hillary supports gay and feminist causes? I have personally seen Hillary and Chelsea (whose salary is paid by the foundation) at several gay and feminist events.
You see how hat logic works? It is your very accusation that supports the theory that she is channeling homophobic money to gay causes. I know it’s difficult for you to visualize such an indirect path. And I know that it’s human nature to fill in blanks — aka things I never said — with your own prejudices. But if you had read carefully and THOUGHT before posting, you’d see that I never said anything about the foundation and gay causes. I merely said that the money from the homophobe is being used to help gays. And again, refer to a boycott to help you understand.
THINK about it.
ShowMeGuy
I’m more disgusted that Gus would allow himself to be photographed with Bruce Jenner as Bruce continues to pretend to be a woman for the sake of ratings for the Kardashian entertainment empire.
Bryguyf69
@mfullmer: Actually, the very fact that Sharia law is on the books means that gays can’t feel free. You’re actually okay with that? You’re actually okay with gay children growing up with sharia hanging over them, even if no one actually gets stoned [yet]? That’s like saying you’re okay with Jim Crow laws because no one actually gets lynched anymore.
Bryguyf69
@Alistair Wiseman: Since you mentioned the DNC, do you REALLY want to do a comparison with the GOP, or Trump vs Clinton, when it comes to LGBT issues? Seriously?
Alistair Wiseman
@mfullmer:
The Clinton Foundation spent $9 million dollars in direct aid in 2013 after receiving $140 million. That is less than 7%, far below the 75% that signifies a reputable charity.
The Clinton Foundation operates as a slush fund for the Clintons. That is why the Internal Revenue Service, in just the last few days, announced they are opening an investigation into the Clinton Foundation over allegations that the organization is a corrupt, pay-for-play outfit disguised as a charity.
If they are such a great charity as you claim, why was the Clinton Foundation never mentioned for all of their supposed great works during the DNC Convention?
Also, I have never said I am voting for Trump. I don’t know who I will be voting for. I only know who I won’t be voting for.
Alistair Wiseman
@mfullmer:
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-07-27/irs-launches-investigation-clinton-foundation
Stenar
@Alistair Wiseman: 89% of Clinton Foundation funds go directly to aid. “CharityWatch concluded about 89 percent of its budget is spent on programs. That’s the amount it spent on charity in 2013, he said.
We looked at the consolidated financial statements (see page 4) and calculated that in 2013, 88.3 percent of spending was designated as going toward program services — $196.6 million out of $222.6 million in reported expenses.”
http://www.factcheck.org/2015/06/where-does-clinton-foundation-money-go/
Alistair Wiseman
@Bryguyf69:
I don’t believe I have to say this – do you really think the 23%-27% of the gays and lesbians that for voted for the Republican candidate in the last three elections did so because of the Republican position on LGBT issues?
If I was a one issue voter I would probably vote Democratic like I did in my naive youth.
AlexEf
Um… did the little jumper in speedos go to the party too?
Brian
I have no time for queens who party with overt enemies.
rand503
@Brian: Well said, Brian. Let’s focus on the real enemies of gays, and it isn’t Democratic politicians.
scotshot
@dwes09: There are many radical fundamentalist evangelical christians who whole-heartedly agree with some muslim groups that gays here should be executed / eradicated.
scotshot
@Alistair Wiseman: You should vote in your home country which is not America.
scotshot
@Alistair Wiseman: You should vote in the European country you actually live in.
dean089
What’s not in dispute is that this nonsense of randomly selecting ‘celebrities’ to be role models, heroes and icons needs to stop. They’re just people who happen to be famous, that’s it.
AlexEf
@dean089 they are selected because they are cute and on instagram… that’s it, nothing more.
Patrick Van Der Ven
This amounts to a stab in the back for every LGBGTIQ citizen of the world. Gus Kenworthy, Caitlyn Jenner and Matt Wilkas have blood on their hands. Never been more disgusted in three poor excuses of human beings in my life.
captainburrito
Why avoid him? Party with him and highlight the decadence of the royal family vs the sharia law ruling their subjects. That’s how you ruin them.
Hank
I do not doubt at all, a rich gay is a rich and a poor gay is gay, and the richs are insensitive to which does not affect them.
Daniel-Reader
Brunei has less than a half million population. There is no reason for the LGBTA community to continue to acknowledge its government or uphold any treaty with its government since its government commits mass human rights violations. Its “royalty” does not have to be acknowledged anymore either. If the Sultan wishes to be a sultan, he can explain why he shuold be permitted to be when he perpetuates such violations.
Tobi
@Bryguyf69: It’s proving incredibly difficult to even informally boycott oppressive regimes, you have to follow convoluted money trails to know where you can safely spend your cash. For example, few people know that British Airways is partly owned by the Qataris who also own Harrods in London outright.
Mo Bro
@Daniel-Reader: What the hell does the A stand for? Asexual? Asshats? Abnormal? (lordy, I’ll never keep up)
Tobi
@Mo Bro: It’s currently LGBTQQIP2SAA but you can probably get away with LGBT+.
dwes09
@scotshot:”There are many radical fundamentalist evangelical christians who whole-heartedly agree with some muslim groups that gays here should be executed / eradicated.”
Absolutely! One of the reasons Trump’s comment regarding protecting LGBT folks from foreign threats was so ludicrous. We are much more likely to be victimized by christian individuals than by any foreign threat.
Ukin
@Tobi: That’s the line going around in the pedophile circles like the Archbigot of San Francisco. Why do child molesters find that funny?
Guy068
@Bryguyf69: Then hang him. I deleted that bookmark after he decried the Olympics in Russia for their LGBT stance and then posted picture after picture for the clicks. Of course he’d ‘forgive’ Gus or else he’d have to admit he’s a hypocrite…
Tobi
@Ukin: I wouldn’t know as I don’t hang around with paedophiles nor clergy of any description, but as you’re obviously an expert, feel free to give us all your indepth and personally researched explanation.
drelocks15
The Three Stooges.
Stilinski26
Its just sad to think even today we are not safe in most of the other parts of the world! So gays who live in western countries should be grateful that they are being accepted and protected by the Law.