IGotWorms 4,058 Posted February 11, 2014 Everyone's focusing on this Michael Sam dude but I think many people have missed a much bigger moment for gay rights: The first openly gay gold medalist at the Sochi Olympic games says she got a cuddle from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dutch speedskater Ireen Wust told Dutch national broadcaster NOS, "I got a cuddle from him," at a party held in her honor. "He congratulated me and asked if everything was OK in Russia and I congratulated him on (Russian speedskater) Olga Graf, of course, for her third place (in the 3,000 meters). He was happy to see me, but then he had to leave again. But I cuddled him." John van Vliet, a spokesman for the Netherlands' Olympics Committee, said Putin gave Wust a quick hug and wished her well. Wust, who took gold at the 3,000 meter women's speedskate on Sunday, is one of seven openly gay athletes competing at the games. Putins embrace of Wust comes after months of international outrage over Russias gay propaganda law, which prohibits what it deems the promotion of homosexuality around minors. Gay rights advocates fear it could be used to persecute homosexuals in Russia, many of whom have complained about a deteriorating climate of hate towards gays in recent months. So the prime minister of a fiercely homophobic country, who himself tries to portray an air of stereotypical masculinity at all times, sought out and hugged the first openly gay athlete to win a medal at his olympics? I'd say that's pretty damn momentous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,608 Posted February 11, 2014 Please don't use the word "the" it's insulting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,516 Posted February 11, 2014 Girls gay = ok Guys gay = ick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 11, 2014 So you classify a hug from a commie dictator "momentous". I'm shocked, shocked I tells ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted February 11, 2014 So you classify a hug from a commie dictator "momentous". I'm shocked, shocked I tells ya. Putin's a commie? I actually detest the guy but given what he means to his country and how much he controls everything there, it's absolutely "momentous" that he made a point of seeking out and hugging an openly gay athlete, and asking her if she has been treated well in his homophobic country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,087 Posted February 11, 2014 Putin's a commie? I actually detest the guy but given what he means to his country and how much he controls everything there, it's absolutely "momentous" that he made a point of seeking out and hugging an openly gay athlete, and asking her if she has been treated well in his homophobic country. Without a pic of her, it's hard to tell if it's 'momuentous' If she's a lipstick lesbo I'd hug her too. Now if she's a bull dyke, he should have had her shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 11, 2014 Is it possible our press and White House made a bigger deal out of this than it is? Did Putin just pwn Obama again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted February 11, 2014 Did Putin just pwn Obama again? You'd love that, wouldn't you? America-hating scumbag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted February 11, 2014 You'd love that, wouldn't you? America-hating scumbag youve admitted that you'd vote for Hillary, that defines hating America. HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 11, 2014 You'd love that, wouldn't you? America-hating scumbag I hate it. But I am getting used to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted February 11, 2014 I hate it. But I am getting used to it. You can renounce your citizenship any time you'd like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Recliner Pilot 61 Posted February 11, 2014 You can renounce your citizenship any time you'd like Can you put in a good word for him with your hero Putin? That would be momentous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,307 Posted February 11, 2014 At first I didn't believe the story. I thought someone was putin me on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 11, 2014 You can renounce your citizenship any time you'd like Spoken like a true fascist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted February 11, 2014 At first I didn't believe the story. I thought someone was putin me on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,608 Posted February 11, 2014 At first I didn't believe the story. I thought someone was putin me on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted February 11, 2014 Without a pic of her, it's hard to tell if it's 'momuentous' If she's a lipstick lesbo I'd hug her too. Now if she's a bull dyke, he should have had her shot. Unless, unless, Putin is a closet homophobe and secretly likes it in da can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted February 11, 2014 If Putin put his arm around a openly ghey MALE athlete then that might be news. I give that Sam kid credit for A. waiting until the season was over and B. doing this BEFORE the draft. He did it the right way and I axctually hope he makes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,087 Posted February 11, 2014 Putin was just coping a feel. http://www.bashakker.nl/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ireen-wust.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,608 Posted February 11, 2014 Maybe he be putin it in Johnny Weir's behind? http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Johnny+Weir+Around+Lincoln+Center+Day+8+Spring+W5yWQetsOJSl.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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