Passible/Subtle homophobia

[FreeState]

I don't know what else to call this, so I came up with the term "passible/subtle homophobia." I've seen it almost daily lately. What I am referring to is:

News: Obama to meet with LGBT leaders in Russia.
Attacking that news: But were almost entering WW2 - how dare he, he has more important things to do.

or

News: Obama to meet with LGBT leaders in Russia.
Attacking that news: But he ignores the gay groups in other homophobic countries.

Maybe Im being too "sensitive," but it seems like an easy way to pass homophobic ideas along while flying under the radar and or rules. It's a way of saying "Im not homophobic but..." (Im taking about multiple places, not just DU. I have seen it here too.)

Anyone else notice this?

[HillWilliam]

1. They always tip their hand at

"but...". It's the same opener as "I'm not racist but...".

When someone needs a preface and a "but" there's something either phobic or racist behind it. Take it to the bank.

[AverageJoe90]

2. "But were almost entering WW2" You mean WW3, right? But aside from that.....

I can see that this maybe true for a few, but not for the majority, not here on DU, anyway; I think most are just too caught up on their pet issues and not because of any phobias or anything.

[FreeState]

4. Actually

thats wat I saw written But yes, it would be ww3 (that was on CNNs website LOL).

[Behind the Aegis]

3. I am sick of it.

It happens every big event. Face it, you are a 2nd class citizen whose rights are their toys to play with and show off when it suits them, otherwise, back into the toy chest (closet) you go!

[FreeState]

5. Yep

That and if you call them out on it, well you know what happens.