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"Outrage" - An Expose

I'm not sure why but I missed this movie when it was shown in theatres earlier this year. Fortunately I noticed it on HBO this weekend and had the opportunity of seeing it.

"Outrage" is a documentary about exposing hypocritical closeted politicians who vote against gay interests in an effort to hide their own homosexuality. Obviously everyone is entitled to their privacy, but in the words of Barney Frank: "There is a right to privacy, but not a right to hypocrisy."

Posted by Stewart Penn - Los Angeles Condo Specialist on 10/25/2009 09:02 PM

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12 Comments on "Outrage" - An Expose

OCT

Stewart,

it is very unfortunhate that we are still at a time in society when many people believe that they should remain in the closet.

But, ther the last 10 years.

Brian

The hypocrisy extends to all issues and it is a shame as it is part of the politician job description.

I'm not surprised. I think our government has become riddled with hypocrisy.

Hi Stewart ~ I think it's very sad when people feel compelled to hide who they are but the fact that they're actively fighting against people's rights can't be overlooked. Just checked and it's not available On Demand unfortunately (which aggravates me enormously when they do this) so I'll watch for it on the schedule.

Liz

Hi Stewart. I have not seen that movie but am not surprised considering the rampant hypocrisy which extends beyond sexual orientation. ~ Lana

OCT

Stewart,

Hypocrisy in politics? I'm shocked! Shocked. Who would have thunk?

I'm not sure I would take my movie review from Barney Frank; however, it is an unfortunate that the stigma within the gay community continues.

I lived in Hawaii in the 70s and 80s when the gay male movie stars used to go to Richard Chamberlains's beachside home * locals knew, we did not care and it was none of our business. We still watched them on TV or the big screen.

I believe Clinton had a wonderful opportuity with the military policy on gays and blew it and we now need to make up that ground.

Stewart, I just saw this film last night on HBO. It is not only hypocricy it is an abuse of power. I was suprised they left out Karl Rove Bush's Roy Cohn.

OCT

I think it's a terrible case of self-loathing. Too many people feel "guilt" or "shame" over private actions that they come out in force publicly. We see this with the bevy of politicians who are so in favor of "family values" (whatever that really means) then cheat on their wives.

I hope that we can get to a point where we are all valued for who we are....and hopefully we can help others see they are valued too.

Stewart..I saw this movie on HBO it was fantastic..I am all for Gay rights ..unfortunately I am in the minority and really get slammed when I voice my opinion.. I think it is sad that people should have to be ashamed of who they really are and be forced to live in the closet..

My only objection ..It really narrows down all the down all the sensitive single intelligent men ..LOL

OCT

Stewart ~ I saw "Outrage" on HBO a few weeks ago and i was wondering when you were going to Post about it. :-) I was not only Outraged I was down right Peeved! I am a Gay Republican and I was Appalled by what was going on and even more Appalled I knew Nothing About it. I will say I do not approve of every Republican Policy and I definitly do not get behind the Marriage and Adoption Policies. "If Every Gay and Lesbian Person Came Out....the Fight For Equal Rights Would Be Over" The truth will always set you free. THANK YOU for Posting and Shedding Light on the Issue.

Michael - Good to hear you were waiting for me to blog about the movie .....:)

But am I that predictable?

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