Apparently Phelps is near death we need to be aware

[dsc]

our words will be taken out of context and used to make gays look vindictive and bullying. Don't give them something to use.

[Feral Child]

1. Well said.

REC

[pipoman]

2. I'm not gay

But will be taking pto time for his funeral. . Already have a party hat and a few ideas for signs wishing him and his family the eternity in hell they so richly deserve.

Oh, and I hope he gets a good couple of months conscious and in excruciating pain here before he gets his eternal damnation..

[DonViejo]

3. Two years ago the rumors were flying that the old man

had died and gone to...uhhh...his just reward. Do you have a link to a story reporting he is near death?

[dsc]

4. His son is reporting it on facebook

and Muserider thinks it is for real. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024671718

[DonViejo]

5. Thanks for that link dsc!

[MNBrewer]

6. When that old fukker kicks the bucket I will be glad to be quoted, in or out of context

"Took him long enough"

[Hoppy]

7. If you can't say anything good about the dead, don't say anything at all..

Proper response: (When it happens)

"Good, he's dead."

[Hoppy]

8. Will he be rewarded with 70 gay virgins for his efforts when he croaks?

[Fearless]

14. Is there specification of the gender of the virgins in any religious texts? Or is it just inferred?

[Hoppy]

17. I doubt it is even referred to in any of the texts.

[MADem]

9. I think everyone needs to gather round near the building housing his deathbed with LURIDLY

painted signs--just like the ones his idiot followers are fond of waving-- saying "We forgive you your trespasses" and other expressions about repentance of sinners and suggestions of mercy that are culled from that guy's favorite book.

Frankly, I don't see how anyone who spits after saying that guy's name can be regarded as vindictive OR bullying. That guy wrote the book on Pure, Visceral HATE. You'd have to go a long way to even get close to his level of nastiness.

[theHandpuppet]

10. There are times like these I'd like to believe in a heaven and hell

Just the thought of what will greet old Fred when he crosses over would be worth the ticket.

[NCLefty]

11. Sorry, but saying his passing is a GOOD THING for humanity cannot be taken out of context.

[King_David]

12. Ex-Westboro Baptist Church Leader Fred Phelps is Finally Dying

Fred Phelps, the one-time leader of the infamous "GOD HATES FAGS" church, is on his deathbed in Kansas. Hopefully, you can carry on with your day having learned of this terrible news.

Phelps' son Nathan, who left the church in 1980 and now lives in Canada working on behalf of LGBT rights, posted on Facebook late last night that his father is dying in a hospice in Topeka.

http://gawker.com/ex-westboro-baptist-church-leader-fred-phelps-is-finall-1544924334

[Fearless]

13. I hope he lives a long life.

Long enough to see the error of his ways. Long enough to see marriage equality nationally. Long enough to see an LGBT president. Long enough to understand.

I'll happily stand as bulwark to his bullshit in the meantime.

[Vanje]

15. God Hates Freds!

[Behind the Aegis]

16. Of course they will be.

We will also be treated to sanctimonious, pompous bullshit on how we should or shouldn't react!

[closeupready]

18. I don't honestly care what "they" do.

[Amimnoch]

19. Heh, on this particular one, I think we're pretty safe to say whatever we want.

It is rare that an issue that unites the HRC and focus on the family comes around.. Phelps, and the practices of the WBC was one of them. From the far right to the far left, with few exceptions the WBC is one of the most despised groups in the country.

I've a feeling that the words against him and his death will be many, and from both sides of the fence.

[knowledgeispwr]

20. I may have a private party...

and sing "Ding, Dong, the Witch is Dead" like I did when Jerry Falwell finally made the world a better place.

[uriel1972]

21. Even if we don't say anything...

I'm sure a quote would be made up for us.

[Fearless]

22. When I originally read that I thought immediately wtf happened to Michael Phelps!?

Aaaaand... then I got it.

Wow, I need some sleep!

[Kurovski]

23. The majority dislikes Phelpsy.

Fucking with the military was a big mistake. He thought everyone hated LGBT as much as he did. His "brilliant' plan sucked.

I'm not a fan of "watch what you say" in broad strokes. Reminds me of BushCo and Arie Fleischer.

I hope a few laughs at the old clown's expense won't be too much of a PR storm, but with FOX you just never know.