Like

Towleroad

  • Body
  • Daily Resist
  • POLITICS
  • Travel
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Film
  • TV
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Men
  • Marriage Equality
  • Space
  • Trans Rights
  • Books
  • Science
  • Gay Iconography
  • TowleREAD

BREAKING: The Queens On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Talk the Talk [RECAP and RANKING]

Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

PreviousPrevious StoryTrump StarbucksTrump Suits Up for Christmas Battle: ‘Maybe We Should Boycott Starbucks’ – WATCH
NextNext StoryKISS Frontman Paul Stanley: ‘If I Were Gay, I’d Be Proud’ – VIDEO

by Andy Towle
November 10, 2015 | 8:01am

Share12k Comments

rachel maddow kill the gays

Rachel Maddow expressed horror at Kevin “Kill the Gays” Swanson’s ‘Religious Liberty’ event over the weekend, attended by Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, and Ted Cruz.

Swanson advocates that gays should be put to death by following “the word of God” in the Bible, and did so there as well.

MUST-WATCH: ‘Kill the Gays’ Pastor Says ‘We Are Messed Up’, Proves It with Epic Meltdown: WATCH

Said Maddow: “I’m not rounding up to the nearest scary thing. It really was a ‘kill the gays’ call to arms. This was a conference about the necessity of the death penalty as a necessity for homosexuality…part of the way [Huckabee, Jindal, and Cruz] are campaigning for president is by attending a ‘kill the gays’ rally. And I don’t know if that is considered to be a scandal anymore in Republican politics.”

Yes, this is the forum where Swanson also told attendees that he’d smear himself with cow manure in an epic meltdown over gay marriage. If you missed it, don’t Check it out HERE.

Swanson also told the crowd that God would smite America because of gay characters in Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragon.

RELATED: Kevin Swanson: God Will Smite America Because of Harry Potter and Dumbledore – VIDEO

Swanson has also said that the government should put gay people to death, warned that the Girl Scouts and the movie “Frozen” turn girls into lesbians and blamed natural disasters on gay people and women who wear pants. Swanson has also said that churches accepting gay couples will lead to the persecution, imprisonment and murder of Christians, and wished for the good ole days when country singer Kacey Musgraves would have been hanged for her pro-gay lyrics. 

Said Maddow: “This is a Republican presidential candidates event. Those were not the ‘kill the gays’ ravings of the guy hosting this event from some time in his past. This was not something we dug up that he said a long time ago, that maybe these presidential candidates didn’t know about. This was actually the host of the event speaking this weekend where these candidates were speaking with him.”

Watch:

PreviousPrevious StoryTrump StarbucksTrump Suits Up for Christmas Battle: ‘Maybe We Should Boycott Starbucks’ – WATCH
NextNext StoryKISS Frontman Paul Stanley: ‘If I Were Gay, I’d Be Proud’ – VIDEO
Share12k Like12k Comments

Posted November 10, 2015 at 8:01am ETC by Andy Towle
in 2016 Election, Bobby Jindal, Kevin Swanson, Mike Huckabee, POLITICS, Rachel Maddow, Republican Party, Ted Cruz



Follow Us

Like Towleroad

Towleroad

Video

trevor bell

Rudy Giuliani, Kitchen Cabinets, Robbie Turner, Tina Fey, Tumbleweeds, Rod Rosenstein, Johnny Sins: HOT LINKS

Share16 Like16

Avicii

EDM Star Avicii Dead at 28

Share67 Like67

trump lies

On New Tape, Trump Lies About His Wealth to Get on List of ‘Forbes’ Richest People: LISTEN

Share41 Like41

theta tau

Syracuse Frat Bros Suspended for Racist, Homophobic, Anti-Semitic Video Apologize for ‘Satirical Sketch’

Share32 Like32

kylie stop me from falling

Kylie Minogue Adds Some Cuban Heat to Her Country-Tinged Single ‘Stop Me From Falling’ – WATCH

Share77 Like77

Ariana Grande no tears left to cry

Ariana Grande Picks Herself Up from Manchester Heartbreak in New Single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ – WATCH

Share22 Like22

Hunk of the Day

dan reynolds gay

Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Strips Down with Rainbow Flag: ‘Embrace Our Sexual Diversity’

Share771 Like771

Columns

  • Recap The Queens On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Talk the Talk [RECAP and RANKING]
  • Theatre Review Time’s Up? Not So Fast: ‘Carousel’ Is Back on Broadway: REVIEW
  • Theatre Review In ‘This Flat Earth,’ Growing Up in the Shadow of a School Shooting
  • Recap ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queens Get App Happy and Flocked Up on the Runway [RECAP and RANKING]
  • Theatre Review In ‘Three Tall Women’ and ‘Yerma,’ Stunning Portraits of Women on the Verge: REVIEW
  • Theatre Review Chris Evans and Michael Cera Are Men in Uniform in Kenneth Lonergan’s Superb ‘Lobby Hero’: REVIEW
  • Theatre Review Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane Star in Electrifying ‘Angels in America’: REVIEW
  • Theatre Review A Slushy ‘Frozen’ Opens on Broadway: REVIEW
  • Recap It All Comes To An End On ‘Versace: American Crime Story’ Finale: RECAP
  • Film Review Weekend Movie Review: ‘Love, Simon’ is a Must-See

Latest Posts

  • trevor bellRudy Giuliani, Kitchen Cabinets, Robbie Turner, Tina Fey, Tumbleweeds, Rod Rosenstein, Johnny Sins: HOT LINKS4 hours ago
  • Montreal gay villageA Gay Couple’s Guide to 5 of Montreal’s Must-Sees5 hours ago
  • AviciiEDM Star Avicii Dead at 286 hours ago
  • rupauls drag race recapThe Queens On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Talk the Talk [RECAP and RANKING]6 hours ago
  • second presidential debate highlightsDemocratic National Committee Sues Trump, Russia, and Wikileaks, Alleging Far-Reaching Conspiracy to Sway Election6 hours ago
  • Trump Invited Putin to White House Twice During Last Phone Call: REPORT6 hours ago
  • Rupert EverettRupert Everett’s Oscar Wilde Biopic ‘The Happy Prince’ Gets a Full UK Trailer: WATCH7 hours ago
  • amazonGay Rights an ‘Unspoken’ Factor for Amazon in Search for New HQ, According to Insiders8 hours ago
  • trump liesOn New Tape, Trump Lies About His Wealth to Get on List of ‘Forbes’ Richest People: LISTEN8 hours ago
  • This Survey Is Important Even if These Gay Stock Photos are Dumb9 hours ago
  • ‘Glee’ Actor Kevin McHale Discusses Sexual Orientation for First Time: Ariana Grande’s Song is ‘Gayer Than Me’10 hours ago
  • Trump Lashes Out: ‘Shadey James Comey Can Leak and Lie’ But ‘Michael Flynn’s Life Can Be Totally Destroyed’10 hours ago
  • theta tauSyracuse Frat Bros Suspended for Racist, Homophobic, Anti-Semitic Video Apologize for ‘Satirical Sketch’11 hours ago
  • kylie stop me from fallingKylie Minogue Adds Some Cuban Heat to Her Country-Tinged Single ‘Stop Me From Falling’ – WATCH11 hours ago
  • cynthia nixon governorMarriage Equality Advocates Call Out Cynthia Nixon for Flip-Flop in Praise for Cuomo12 hours ago
  • Ariana Grande no tears left to cryAriana Grande Picks Herself Up from Manchester Heartbreak in New Single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ – WATCH12 hours ago
  • Taron EgertonTaron Egerton to Play Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ Biopic1 day ago
  • Ariana Grande, Ian McKellen, Deadpool 2 Trailer, Alexander McQueen, The Cure: HOT LINKS1 day ago

You Might Also Like

  • trevor bellPOLITICS Rudy Giuliani, Kitchen Cabinets, Robbie Turner, Tina Fey, Tumbleweeds, Rod Rosenstein, Johnny Sins: HOT LINKS
  • second presidential debate highlightsPOLITICS Democratic National Committee Sues Trump, Russia, and Wikileaks, Alleging Far-Reaching Conspiracy to Sway Election
  • POLITICS Trump Invited Putin to White House Twice During Last Phone Call: REPORT
  • trump liesPOLITICS On New Tape, Trump Lies About His Wealth to Get on List of ‘Forbes’ Richest People: LISTEN
  • POLITICS Trump Lashes Out: ‘Shadey James Comey Can Leak and Lie’ But ‘Michael Flynn’s Life Can Be Totally Destroyed’
  • POLITICS Ariana Grande, Ian McKellen, Deadpool 2 Trailer, Alexander McQueen, The Cure: HOT LINKS

Latest Posts

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    YOU’RE HIRED. Trump hires Rudy Giuliani amid legal turmoil: “The entry of Giuliani, an experienced attorney with a combative reputation, immediately raises questions about how Trump will engage with Mueller and the leadership at Justice.…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    We completely fell in love with Montreal in Quebec, Canada. We came here in the summer to celebrate the first Fierte Canada Pride, which was being hosted by Montreal. It was a blast – one of the best pride events we’ve been to, and in a very welcomin…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    EDM artist, DJ and producer Avicii (aka Tim Bergling) has died at the age of 28 in Oman, according to a statement from his representative. Variety reports: ‘“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Av…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    Fresh off last week’s runway, Asia is furious because … well, I guess because the other girls let her help them? I get that she regrets having mismanaged her time, but, to be fair, all the girls leapt to her defense in front of the judges. Miz Cracke…
    Read

  • second presidential debate highlights

    Democratic National Committee Sues Trump, Russia, and Wikileaks, Alleging Far-Reaching Conspiracy to Sway Election

    The Democratic National Committee on Friday sued the Trump campaign, the Russian government, and Wikileaks in a multi-million dollar lawsuit claiming a vast conspiracy to sway the electorate in favor of Donald Trump. The Washington Post reports: The…
    Read

  • Trump Invited Putin to White House Twice During Last Phone Call: REPORT

    Donald Trump invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to the White House twice during a recent phone call and the Kremlin is now expecting a formal invitation, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported on Friday. Reuters reports: The news agency quote…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    The Happy Prince, the Oscar Wilde biopic directed by and starring Rupert Everett, just released a full UK trailer, and it follows the iconic gay writer’s career, romance, and persecution. The film had its premiere at Sundance. Colin Firth, Emil…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

    Local LGBT rights laws are a factor for Amazon in its search for a new headquarters, according to insiders who spoke with the Washington Post: In the high-stakes contest to become Amazon’s new location, it may have been a shrewd move. Although the co…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

     Donald Trump lied (above) about his wealth to get on the Forbes 400, the business magazine’s ranking of the world’s richest people, posing as publicist ‘John Barron’ to do so. Writes Jonathan Greenberg in the Washington Post…
    Read

  • Rachel Maddow Reveals the Horror of the ‘Kill the Gays’ GOP Presidential Rally: WATCH

      Longtime readers of Towleroad are familiar with the CMI annual study of LGBT consumers and we hope you can spend a few minutes on it even if these gay stock photos they sent along with it don’t even suggest anything about your life.  (An…
    Read

Most Commented

Hot Reads

  • America’s Top Crime Family: The Trumps
  • High Stakes for LGBTQ Equality in the Anti-Gay Baker Case at the Supreme Court
  • State Department ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Reports of Detention, Torture, and Murder of Gay Men in Chechnya
  • Anti-Gay Pastor Who Said Orlando Victims ‘Got What They Deserved’ Guilty of Sexually Molesting Boy and Girl
  • Neil Gorsuch is Trump’s Terrible, No Good Nominee for the Supreme Court: An Analysis
  • 2017 Resolutions All Gay Men Should Consider
  • Comedian Eric Andre: The Gay Interview

Today's News

Jump To Day: Choose
  • Rudy Giuliani, Kitchen Cabinets, Robbie Turner, Tina Fey, Tumbleweeds, Rod Rosenstein, Johnny Sins: HOT LINKS
  • A Gay Couple’s Guide to 5 of Montreal’s Must-Sees
  • EDM Star Avicii Dead at 28
  • The Queens On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Talk the Talk [RECAP and RANKING]
  • Democratic National Committee Sues Trump, Russia, and Wikileaks, Alleging Far-Reaching Conspiracy to Sway Election
  • Trump Invited Putin to White House Twice During Last Phone Call: REPORT
  • Rupert Everett’s Oscar Wilde Biopic ‘The Happy Prince’ Gets a Full UK Trailer: WATCH
  • Gay Rights an ‘Unspoken’ Factor for Amazon in Search for New HQ, According to Insiders
  • On New Tape, Trump Lies About His Wealth to Get on List of ‘Forbes’ Richest People: LISTEN
  • This Survey Is Important Even if These Gay Stock Photos are Dumb
  • ‘Glee’ Actor Kevin McHale Discusses Sexual Orientation for First Time: Ariana Grande’s Song is ‘Gayer Than Me’
  • Trump Lashes Out: ‘Shadey James Comey Can Leak and Lie’ But ‘Michael Flynn’s Life Can Be Totally Destroyed’
  • Syracuse Frat Bros Suspended for Racist, Homophobic, Anti-Semitic Video Apologize for ‘Satirical Sketch’
  • Kylie Minogue Adds Some Cuban Heat to Her Country-Tinged Single ‘Stop Me From Falling’ – WATCH
  • Marriage Equality Advocates Call Out Cynthia Nixon for Flip-Flop in Praise for Cuomo
  • Ariana Grande Picks Herself Up from Manchester Heartbreak in New Single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ – WATCH
  • Taron Egerton to Play Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ Biopic

Share This

Share3.3k Like3.3k

Read

  • Politics
  • Travel
  • Film
  • Theatre
  • Television
  • Science
  • Law – LGBT Rights
  • Columns
  • Specials

About

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Contributors
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy

Follow Us

© 2014 Towleroad. All Rights Reserved.