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Andy Cohen calls former ‘RHONJ’ star ‘sick’ for homophobic tweets
James Marchese posted: ‘No straight male wants his son to be gay’
Andy Cohen (Screenshot via YouTube.)
Andy Cohen called former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star James Marchese “sick” after Marchese posted a series of homophobic tweets.
Marchese and his wife Amber Marchese appeared on season six of the “New Jersey” installment of the franchise.
In response to Kevin Hart stepping down as Oscars host due to old homophobic tweets and jokes, Marchese tweeted that no straight male would want their son to be gay.
‘So true NO STRAIGHT MALE wants his son to be gay. A gay son is a curse that takes away your #family traditions #heritage #lgtbiq is a a parents nightmare that destroys families. Ruins holidays like #Christmas #KevinHart we support you! #LiberalismIsAMentalDisorder,‘” Marchese tweeted.
So true NO STRAIGHT MALE wants his son to be gay. A gay son is a curse that takes away your #family traditions #heritage #lgtbiq is a a parents nightmare that destroys families. Ruins holidays like #Christmas #KevinHart we support you! #LiberalismIsAMentalDisorder https://t.co/nuoTLLwQu6
— JamesMarchese MPA JD (@JLMarchese111) December 9, 2018
Marchese continued his Twitter spree by calling people who commented on his post “bigots.” He also claims Europe is “importing Muslim men” because the LGBT community has caused a crisis from a “lack of children being born.”
First: bigots are intolerant of others opinions. The comments below prove you are all bigots. Second, not one comment from a straight male who has sons. Third; Europe is importing muslim men because #lgtbiq has caused a crisis due to lack of children being born.
— JamesMarchese MPA JD (@JLMarchese111) December 11, 2018
For those pushing #LGTBIQ agenda show me a single credible study which links genetics. Being gay is a physical act derived in sexual deviance by definition. No one is born gay it is a lifestyle choice like being vegan. Get over it. You are #FakeNews
— JamesMarchese MPA JD (@JLMarchese111) December 11, 2018
homophobia: irrational fear or aversion to, discrimination against homosexuals. Its not irrational or discriminatory to want your children to marry opposite sex & have grandchildren..it is called #FAMILY #heritage I don’t hate #LGTBIQ sad for their Fathershttps://t.co/rxFHHJhY7S
— JamesMarchese MPA JD (@JLMarchese111) December 11, 2018
One person tweeted at Cohen, “This is the most disgusting and vile sh*t I have ever seen in my life. @Andy this is absolutely DISGUSTING! Thank god you fired them after one season.”
Cohen, who is an executive producer of the “Real Housewives” franchise,” responded: “Thank gd is right. Sick. Pray for his poor kids.”
Thank gd is right. Sick. Pray for his poor kids.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) December 11, 2018
Marchese saw Cohen’s comment and called the “Watch What Happens Live” host “sick” for allowing the antics on “Real Housewives.”
Creepy that @andy trolls my account. IT is SICK to refuse to have women viciously attack & abuse each so you can be famous & become wealthy… #elite #liberal #RHONJ #RHONY #RHOD #RHOA https://t.co/k5YqgEYYaU
— JamesMarchese MPA JD (@JLMarchese111) December 11, 2018
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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