Hey gays, be thankful you're not being executed en masse -- little Tommy Cotton

[kpete]

Appearing yesterday on CNN, Senator Tom Cotton (R) urged critics of Indiana’s “religious freedom” law to get “perspective,” suggesting the treatment of LGBT people in Indiana compared favorably to countries where gay people are executed.

“I think it’s important we have a sense of perspective,” Cotton said. “In Iran they hang you for the crime of being gay.”

MORE:
https://twitter.com/ryanlcooper/status/583622634014973952
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2015/04/02/3642060/senator-says-critics-indiana-get-perspective-thankful-state-doesnt-execute-gays/

[bullwinkle428]

1. As an Iowan, I'm almost relieved that this asshole is turning out to be the

biggest embarrassment in the new Senate class -we were all sure that Joni Ernst would assume that role!

[Bettie]

3. Give her time...

But I too am relieved that she's not saying much.

[Art_from_Ark]

13. He's trying hard to become the worst Senator ever from Arkansas

And we've had some bad ones. Like Ambrose Hundley Sevier:

"Sevier chaired two major committees, Indian Affairs and Foreign Relations. His views reflected those of many on the frontier; he backed Jackson’s Indian removal policy and labored unsuccessfully to give free land away in the West to American homesteaders. Manifest Destiny had the Arkansas senator’s approval as he supported demands to take all of Oregon from the British in the mid-1840s. Sevier’s views on expansion were quite congruent with those of newly elected President James K. Polk. As Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee (1845–1848), he ...vigorously supported the conflict with Mexico."

http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=1760

[Skidmore]

15. I have had the same thoughts.

However, I really would like to see her step in it big time in a way that would offend the state enough that she becomes a one term wonder.

I would rather Grassley be voted out. Ugh. He's become a legend n his own mind and will never retire.

[hatrack]

2. Well, Senator Tommy-Boy, I'd say that's a fairly low standard to exceed, isn't it?

But then, you're very familiar with exceeding low standards, aren't you?

Asshole.

[Yavin4]

4. And yet, you have folks on this forum that continue to say...

There's no difference between Republicans and Democrats.

[hobbit709]

5. On a lot of things the difference is a matter of degree.

[CanonRay]

6. One thing about Tehran Tom

he always sets the bar low.

[n2doc]

7. And in the USA they just shoot you for being black, poor or different.

And if the shooter is a police officer, no prosecution.

[MineralMan]

8. Asshole!

[spanone]

9. and in some countries, mr cotton could have been executed for treason...

there's some perspective for you tommy

[world wide wally]

18. Well said ^^^^

[yellowcanine]

10. Tom Cotton to Rosa Parks, "Be glad we allow you on the bus at all!"

[Chipper Chat]

16. Tom Cotton on Major League Baseball:

You blacks are just lucky that Jackie Robinson was allowed to play or we would still have The Negro Leagues.

[seabeyond]

11. you know how often i hear this one directed at us women. be thankful you are not living in the

middle east. a huge ass eye roll in stupid.

[seabeyond]

12. be thankful you are not raped, murdered, tortured. be thankful you can go to work,

make that 77% on $1, allowed a credit card.

what the fuck ever.

[demmiblue]

14. I know I shouldn't be shocked, but I am.

People like Tom Cotton are below pond scum. No humanity whatsoever.

[Coventina]

17. Previous replies have stolen all my material....

Let's all pat ourselves on the back because we aren't Iran!!

[napkinz]

19. so much hate ...

[napkinz]

20. Tehran Tom