What's happened to the Gov. Goodhair story?

[central scrutinizer]

I've been away for a few days and it seems to have disappeared. Was it all a hoax? Anybody in Texas have an update?

[Cooley Hurd]

1. I think we're still waiting to hear whether Amelia Perry...

...has filed for divorce. That'll be a pretty good indication whether this story is true or not...

[Lindsey]

2. I'm going to call Larry Flynt's office

this morning(seriously) to see if his "people" can get someone on this story. They (The Repubs) can't continue to get away with this. As we ALL know, if this was a democrat, it would be the front page and lead story throghout the media. I AM SO PISSED (and it's only Monday....I guess it's time to take a Xanax and THEN I'll call Flynt's office!)

[Gingergal]

19. Great idea on Larry Flynt!!

We seem to have a lot of repukes in Texas politics who like to parade as straight macho guys and bash gays and then have a secret lifestyle. Besides the rumors of Rick Perry who has strongly condemned gay lifestyles, we also have the East Texas leg. found in a hot tub with men at a gay couple's house according to a deposition but the repuke East Texas papers wouldn't report that. Would they have suppressed it if it had been about the Democratic opponent? I don't think so. These guys will all be passing anti-gay legislation very soon in the Texas legislature. I would love to see them exposed as the hypocrites they are.

[silverlib]

3. I'm trying to keep up with the following link

It's a UT site that was posted in a previous thread here on DU.

Here are this mornings posts

http://www.burntorangereport.com/archives/001085.html

I'm a very small fish in the realm of Texas politics. I have worked a few campaigns and have a few friends very well in the know, as I have grown up in Austin and known the sons and daughters of prominent Texans all of my life. I first heard of the "Fairy Perry" rumors at least two years ago. At the time I figured that it was one of those types of rumors to dismiss and file away in the back of my head. Lo and behold, about a week ago, the chatter starts about a week ago and the old file is dug up. In short I have given this some good thought and I believe that the best analogy for this situation is the "Tom Cruise Scenario". In this scenario, everyone in Hollywood knows that Cruise is gay and has known it for so long that it is no longer news. Meanwhile, the mainstream press has no factual basis to back this up and therefore can say nothing.

While I'm at it, I've heard some interesting things about Dewhurst.

I'll shut up now.

Posted by: rusty shackleford at February 23, 2004 12:48 AM

On Tuesday at 10am, come down to the Governor's Mansion and show your support for the man's lifestyle during what must be a very difficult time. Urge him to come out of the closet and not bow to internal party pressure to resign if the rumors are true. It wouldn't make him any less qualified to be Governor than he was before and he, as well as the media, should be made aware that there will be people in Texas who would not condemn him for his sexuality. If the rumors are untrue, then this will give him a chance to deny them in front of the cameras and put the whole situation to rest. During one of the most important months in the nation's history on the subject of gay rights, it is vital to send the right message -- come down to the Governor's Mansion with your "it's okay to be gay" signs and let Governor Perry know that the opinions of his constituents is not contingent on what his preference is. It's a personal issue, but at this point in our nation's history it's also an issue that needs to be addressed, and a figure like Governor Perry could be a very powerful ally on gay rights. Gay or straight, Rick Perry is the same man he was before the scandal got picked up. Let him, and the media, know that we stand by that.

Tuesday, February 24
10am
In front of the Governor's Mansion

Bring signs and show your support.

Posted by: Concerned Citizen at February 23, 2004 09:11 AM

[DenverDem]

4. Rick, we don't hate you because you're gay!!

We hate you because you are a lying nazi.

[Florida_Geek]

5. But he has a Good Do

:evilgrin:

[Screaming Lord Byron]

7. And therefore, Scientifically, Must Be Gay!

[Florida_Geek]

8. LOL

I do not know of any proof of having a "perfect" hair do, proves 100% you are a lying nazi. :evilgrin:

[Catholic Sensation]

17. BURN HIM

</monty python>

[silverlib]

6. Amen! (eom)

[Cooley Hurd]

10. Woohoo! Bring your signs and support Perry!

That would be such a sweet sight - supporters of Perry carrying signs encouraging him to come out of the closet!:D

[Norquist Nemesis]

9. Let's see how many calls DeLay has made

or not since this started to bubble. The SOB's probably been blackmailing Perry for eons.

[UTUSN]

11. Geoffrey Had an Emergency Appendectomy Last Week

Umm, he worked late Tuesday night and started feeling sick then. Hmmm. Wasn't that around the time the rumors got going? Sorta like NIXON's phlebitis when Watergate overheated?

The unrelated 2nd item below just has to do with one more of those pesky investigations of over-reaching, unscrupulous Repukes.

*******QUOTE*******

http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/news/state/8002285.htm

Secretary of state undergoes emergency appendectomy

Associated Press

AUSTIN - Secretary of State Geoffrey Connor was released from an Austin hospital on Friday following an emergency appendectomy surgery, a spokeswoman said.

Connor, 40, was recovering at home Friday and planned to return to work Monday, spokeswoman Jennifer Waisath said. There were no complications, she said. ....

Connor worked late Tuesday night to monitor vote tabulations in the special elections for Senate districts 1 and 31. He started feeling sick that night and went to Seton Hospital on Wednesday evening, Waisath said.

Connor was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in August. He was assistant secretary of state for three years before then. ....

------------2nd Item-----

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2413467

Perry aide falls under scrutiny
Prosecutors study electoral activities
By CLAY ROBISON and JANET ELLIOTT
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau

AUSTIN -- Mike Toomey, who now is Gov. Rick Perry's chief of staff, had periodic meetings during the 2002 election season with leaders of two groups being investigated by prosecutors for possibly spending corporate money illegally on Republican legislative campaigns.

********UNQUOTE*******

[DenverDem]

12. Connor actually had a gerbilectomy.

Animal abuse.

[pagerbear]

16. I find that joke highly offensive

[Touchdown]

18. Tacky, Tacky, Tacky.

and to think, I had to use my 1000th post on this.:eyes:

[seabeyond]

13. that would be the funniest

if the gays got together in front of house for big ole, we love you perrry.........freedom of choice. lol. banners flying

[sonias]

14. Some local news Monday 2/23

Today's local rag, the Austin American Statesman posted a recent picture of the Perrys in the paper. The Perrys were apparently on hand for the Arena League opener here in Austin on Sunday 2/22, between the Austin Wranglers and the Tampa Bay Storm.

On page A10 they have the Gov and his wife Anita. Rick is standing beside and slightly behind his wife Anita, with his arm around her shoulder. She's looking up maybe at a scoreboard, and clearly holding his hand that is over her shoulder. Such a display of affection for two people supposedly involved in a bitter divorce. Either they play act very well, or this is the local rag's way of telling us to move on, nothing to see here.

Interesting development.

Sonia

[sonias]

15. More news - support action Tuesday 2/24

True or not some people are going ahead with a planned support/protest at the Governor's mansion tomorrow Tuesday 2/24/04 at 10 am. Yes these groups know about the picture with the Perrys from Sunday.

Sonia
---------------

(fwd. from another list):
On Tuesday at 10am, come down to the Governor's Mansion and show your support for the man's lifestyle during what must be a very difficult time. Urge him to come out of the closet and not bow to internal party pressure to resign if the rumors are true. It wouldn't make him any less qualified to be Governor than he was before and he, as well as the media, should be made aware that there will be people in Texas who would not condemn him for his sexuality. If the rumors are untrue, then this will give him a chance to deny them in front of the cameras and put the whole situation to rest.

During one of the most important months in the nation's history on the subject of gay rights, it is vital to send the right message -- come down to the Governor's Mansion with your "it's okay to be gay" signs and let Governor Perry know that the opinions of his constituents is not contingent on what his preference is. It's a personal issue, but at this point in our nation's history it's also an issue that needs to be addressed. A figure like Governor Perry could be a very powerful ally on gay rights. Gay or straight, Rick Perry is the same man he was before the scandal got picked up. Let him, and the media, know that we stand by that. We are not attacking gays.

[Gingergal]

20. Love the idea of the support party for Perry.

How much do you suppose they promised Anita to stay or do you suspect DeLay threatened her into staying?
Wish someone would catch DeLay with a farm animal....

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

21. Bumpersticker: "I Don't Care If Perry's Gay"

Texas would be voting Democratic in two years.

[Gingergal]

22. Need to list other prominent repukes as well.

Would be a great bumpersticker.
I don't care that Perry and the other Texas Republicans are Gay!!

[sonias]

23. Update on the support rally at the Governor's mansion today 2/24

This is an update to a prior post above. Rick Perry was not in town today. He's in FL for the Governors Conference. Today about 20-30 people gathered on the east side of the Governor's mansion to support gay rights. The media was there in full force. There were about 30 people from the media (including the camera people). I saw at least 2 local TV stations, FOX7 and KEYE24. I know the Austin Chronicle was there and some national media but I could not identify them all. Media mainly wanted quotes and comments on bu$h' statement today supporting constitutional amendment defining marriage. All of them however did ask about the Rick Perry rumor. All of the comments from the people attending were positive i.e. it doesn't matter if the Gov. is gay. All people should have the rights to full protection under the law, no separate but equal treatment. Defend the constitution and don't amend it. The president is wrong to push restricting rights.

Who knows what they will actually cover in the media, we'll see.

I also talked to a soldier who had just gotten back from Iraq who said he was there because his wife told him about the rally. He didn't participate with us but said it was great what we were doing. Said many of this friends in the military were switching parties quickly. He was angry about the soldiers not having the equipment they needed and the money the pentagon keeps wasting on the big stuff that will never work. Stuff like the missile defense system. The military is on to the bu$h bait and switch. They are paying the price heavily.

I thanked him for his service. He says he's out for good, not going back ever.

Sonia