Looks like we learned one thing from this last presidential debate, Trump's anti-gay deplorables know how to use twitter. Hang on Anderson Cooper. It's gonna get bumpy.
Anderson Cooper is being targeted in homophobic attacks on Twitter following last night’s presidential debate.
The CNN anchor co-moderated the second face-off between Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz. Cooper and Raddatz asked tough, pointed questions of the candidates following two debates in which moderators were viewed as not interjecting enough. During the vice presidential debate between Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Gov. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), the two men frequently talked over moderator Elaine Quijano.
Twitter responded to the hands-on approach in the worst way, calling Cooper a series of homophobic slurs during the debate …
The CNN anchor, who came out publicly in 2012 following years of speculation, became the first openly gay man to host a presidential debate on Sunday night. Prior to the event, Trump criticized the choice of Cooper as a debate moderator, arguing that he was too “biased” to fairly emcee the contest.
“I don't think Anderson Cooper should be a moderator because Anderson Cooper works for CNN, and over the last couple of days, I've seen how Anderson Cooper behaves,” the CEO told the Washington Post’s Robert Costa during a September interview conducted during a campaign stop in Ohio. “He'll be very biased, very biased. I don't think he should be a moderator. I'll participate, but I don't think he should be a moderator. CNN is the Clinton News Network, and Anderson Cooper, I don't think he can be fair." – dailydot.com
There are many more over at dailydot.com along with more dialogue about pussy grabbing, locker room talk, and the like.
Do we go after these deplorables for slander like Twitter has with Azealia Banks and Milo Yanni-somethingorother?
Or do we just ignore them like we have all the other morons that have called us names in the past?
Can I say the word deplorables again?
h/t: dailydot.com
Anderson Cooper is the most
Anderson Cooper is the most ethical journalist on TV! Period!
It’s human nature. Certain
It's human nature. Certain kinds of people. when not getting their way, resort to name calling.
Best to focus on the crudity of these people than on the names they call. When my friend, a very liberal, kind Irishman would get frustrated he would call someone a "tinker" – the derogatory name for the itinerant tinsmithss. A derogatory label.
Anderson Cooper is an
Anderson Cooper is an intelligent, non biased reporter. His sexual orientation should not have any effect on his professionalism. C'mon people, this is 2016, we r past this sick issue. You should be attacking The Donald for his twisted, unprofessional and abusive tone. He has such a biiiiig mouth, he needs to learn when to shut it, it keeps getting him into trouble. Clinton is not an angel but compared to The Donald, she is a Saint. Get your act together people and deal with the issues at hand. Who Anderson is has no effect on the election and let us not forget, there were two co-ordinators.
Anderson Cooper…. Why are
Anderson Cooper…. Why are people so into who you sleep with?? I actually don't care about who you sleep with anymore than you care who I sleep with.
These comments reflect
These comments reflect complete desperation and ignorance. It is sad that they need to lash out in such a stupid way. AC handled the debate beautifully and is a great newscaster.
The negative comments about
The negative comments about AC are clearly from the basket of deplorables. They just keep proving HRC right.
AC You are THE BEST!!! Full
AC You are THE BEST!!! Full stop.
Very sad and pathetic people
Very sad and pathetic people who are driven by hate from the fool they follow. Hopefully Anderson doesn't take any of this to heart. Love ya' man! Keep up the great work
I loved this comment I saw
I loved this comment I saw somewhere: 'Donald Trump's worst nightmare: being told by two women and a gay man to be quiet.'
Hahahaha. Loved it!!!
Hahahaha. Loved it!!!
The individuals that name
The individuals that name call for no reason, should just go to Hell. Just because you don't like someone (Anderson) does not give you the right to bash or disrespect him. Uninformed people like you probably marry your cousins or you siblings – iditots
I guess it only goes to show
I guess it only goes to show what type of people are for Trump, people who are against gays,transgender, females,people of color, anyone of Spanish descent,As well being Muslin. Oh and people who stand up to Trump! After all, people who believe they are straight, but cheat on their wife's are all for Trump, it's just locker room things…..
Anderson the hell with the
Anderson the hell with the haters. When they go low you go high. I'm with you and have great respect for your your proven record of straight forward ability to get the news out. You are one tough cookie.
Anderson Cooper, you are
Anderson Cooper, you are loved and admired by your own and many, many more people in the world today. Sadly, with that love and admiration, comes a static of noise from people who will never know or understand what it is, to be solid, strong gay man. Their words only amplify the inner ugliness and ignorance that boils to the surface when the chips are down. Keep doing what you do! You honor and make so many of us proud! ❤️
Deplorable ignorance equals
Deplorable ignorance equals hate. AC was not the emcee of the debate, he was a moderator. There to moderate and maintain control of the debaters.
We should ignore them and NOT
We should ignore them and NOT stoop to their level. Deplorable…
I will admit that at times I
I will admit that at times I feel Anderson Cooper gets in the way of his stories when reporting (especially natural disasters), this is most likely due to our 24/7 news cycle than anything else, but he is always a class act on camera and most likely off. At the debate, I thought he and Martha Radditz were at their best with less than stellar material to work with, and that's being kind to our candidates.
These tweets may be from Trump supporters, but they could also just be idiots using Trump's name. It's scary that there is so much hate out there and trump has given some a voice, but if Trump is defeated, and I hope he will be, the hatred will still be there which is tragic.
Anderson Cooper is a
Anderson Cooper is a courageous and valiant role model for all of us
Both moderators did a
Both moderators did a fantastic job of having both candidates stick to the rules and force them to answer the questions being asked. Trump didn't like that a woman and a gay man kept ensuring he followed the rules.
REALLY??????? I can’t BELIEVE
REALLY??????? I can't BELIEVE this homophobic shit talking is STILL going on in 2016. I will be the first to say "I am a PROUD GAY MAN" That bastard, womanizing, homophobic FREAK SHOW is NOT getting my Vote. My Momma didn't raise NO Fool. #wtf #stillin2016wehavehomophobicandracialdivides#weareALLHUMAN #OneLoveOneLife #hateisNOTafamilyvalue
Then you must be living
Then you must be living either in san fransisco or west hollywood. Yes it is 2016 and there are many states in the US that are mostly homophobic. An article in newsweek.com lists the US as the top 12 most homophobic nation.
Hillary is no more for gay
Hillary is no more for gay folks than Trump is. Honestly, I don't think Trump gives a shit if you're gay, straight, white, brown, torquoise. What's the point in being for a person for anything other than being an AMERICAN? The position is called PRESIDENT, not ACTIVIST. Hillary is LYING to all of us about EVERYTHING. Wake up!
Mike Knopp: Put down the
Mike Knopp: Put down the kool-aid and stop reiterating conspiracy theories. Educate yourself. Do some actual research. The only lie? The one you keep telling yourself, pumpkin.
http://www.hrc.org
http://www.hrc.org/2016RepublicanFacts/donald-trump-opposes-nationwide-marriage-equality
She’s lying about everything?
She's lying about everything?! Really?! Come on now. That's FOX News talk there. That's the most ridiculous thing I've heard in my entire life. She's done nothing but help people all her life. Look at her career. Take off your hate 'Trump' glasses and look. What has Trump done to help humanity other than build Casinos, failed businesses and get rich off of not paying taxes. And he treats women and minorities and gay people with less than human respect.
Trump is the real LYER.
A man can be judged by the
A man can be judged by the people that he attracts and those who he keeps around him. Why would I, as a gay man, be interested in following Trump and an subjecting myself to his homophobic world as evidenced by all the hateful tweets from Trump supporters? Trump is the one lying to us about everything, not Hillary and that is proven over and over again when their speeches are fact checked.
Shows how homosexuals are
Shows how homosexuals are still treated by other Americans. .sad in 2016 that is the only defence trump supporters could come up with. Their lack of common sense and intelligence is down right sad. Twitter should cancel their accounts I'm sure they are saying much worse on other topics also. Take the tool out of their hand so hate will be gone. They will have to actually go out in the world. Easier to hide behind an account and fake face then do or say it in public.
Thank you Timothy. I have two
Thank you Timothy. I have two brothers and a grandson who are gay and they are worth a million Trumps and his hateful, ignorant supporters!
Deplorable. Irredeemable.
Deplorable. Irredeemable.
Let the favorable Trump
Let the favorable Trump supporters keep showing how ignorant they are with centuries old thinking. Anderson Cooper is very intelligent and love by all.
I love Anderson Cooper… He
I love Anderson Cooper… He's very professional and can care less what people have to say about him… Hes doing a great job as a reporter.
Anderson wouldn’t give a damn
Anderson wouldn't give a damn what this trailer park trash thought or said about him. He could pay for every possession they owned collectively with the change in his pocket. Ignorant rednecks don't count for anything.
Haters gonna Hate He was
Haters gonna Hate He was Professional, where as these people are not. More like Ignorant.
This haters ate stupid,
This haters ate stupid, unhappy people who have nothing better to do than insult those who they look down upon. Actually this the trademark of 98% of Trump supporters. Their total lack of compassion for others they see as not belonging is shocking esp given the fact that many of them consider themselves xians.
Fear not , their tweet are
Fear not , their tweet are share and retweeted let their friend family coworkers and supervisors see who they are. Such a much of stupid fucktards. If he was straight , would they do the same? Asswipes
They prob don’t even have a
They prob don't even have a job
I am sure this isn’t the
I am sure this isn't the first time, Anderson has had to deal with these idiots. Anderson, is a real together person, these "slurs" just roll off. Don't make him a pussy, He is one tough guy. Be strong Anderson.