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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Openly Gay Marines In Love

Posted by on Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 3:10 PM

And one's a vlogger.

Everyone once in a while you have to pause to marvel at the progress we've made in the last few years. (Via Towleroad.)

 

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Bub 1
"I was one Starbucks, and you were at another Starbucks across the street ... "

These guys are cute.
Posted by Bub on March 7, 2013 at 3:16 PM
a.m. stallings 2
*dies of the adorable*
Posted by a.m. stallings http://arielmeadow.com on March 7, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Pope Peabrain 3
Semper Fidelis, men. You are the trailblazers.
Posted by Pope Peabrain on March 7, 2013 at 3:38 PM
DowntownTaylor 4
Cute boys; boring video. Better with the sound off.
Posted by DowntownTaylor http://www.digitaltaylor.com on March 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM
brandon 5
Not to be a shady bitch, but I thought they were brothers at first.
Posted by brandon on March 7, 2013 at 3:57 PM
6
Unthinkable just a few years ago. This really is progress. What a shame that they aren't photogenic.
Posted by NotYourStrawMan on March 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM
douchus 7
#5 - They ARE brothers. USMC is a whole 'nother world.
Posted by douchus on March 7, 2013 at 4:04 PM
8
Rad. Now gay people also have the right to go kill poor brown people that never once bothered them. Quite an accomplishment.
Posted by DudeBro on March 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM
SoapMacTavish 9
Went to Russ' YouTube channel and thought this was one worth watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyayNQdMh…

My dad was in the infantry for 22 years and is (as I am) a big fan of the Marine Corp. My dad saw combat with the Marines in joint operations and was super impressed with them, their discipline, their sense of brotherhood and their dedication. If he watched this video, he would say he was not surprised by the answers Russ' Marine buddies gave. He is the same way, doesn't give a shit what your sexual orientation is, just needs to know you have his back when the shit hits the fan. DADT was bullshit, I'll bet the majority of grunts never gave a shit if guys in their unit or platoon were gay. As long as you don't fuck off or collapse under pressure who cares who you want to fuck! Semper Fi Russ.
Posted by SoapMacTavish on March 7, 2013 at 4:22 PM
10
oh. my. god. How cute are they!?
Not sure I'm ready for 16 minutes of their bashful cuteness but, still.
Posted by tacomagirl on March 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM
11
These two should be shown on public service announcements nationwide. America would fall in love with them, like I have.
Posted by kwodell on March 7, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Simply Me 12
Love is always beautiful, especially when that loves was once forbidden.
Posted by Simply Me on March 7, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Fred Casely 13
A friend showed me a YouTube clip of a piano recital a couple of weeks ago, and when it ended, one of the "suggested related videos" that came up was russmarine's "How to Bottom for the First Time." He doesn't talk on the phone with his mother in that one, but he does say, into the camera, "Mom, if you're watching, turn this off now so we won't have to have an awkward conversation later." He's adorable in that too, and offers useful tips like watch what you eat and check your manicure.
Posted by Fred Casely on March 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM
14
Well, good for them. (There's so much to do if I'm ever that young.)
Posted by vennominon on March 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM
15
Ok I'm 3 minutes into this vid and I already feel like I'm being suffocated by kittens.

Damn we've come a loooonnnnnnggggggg way. Dan you need to add this to your "It gets better" vlog. (with permission of course)
Posted by Machiavelli was framed on March 7, 2013 at 7:53 PM
16
I loooove kittens. These guys are terminally cute. I'm actually tearing up.
Posted by Tor on March 7, 2013 at 9:20 PM
17
Sooooo cute!
Posted by LunaDancer on March 7, 2013 at 10:05 PM
18

I don't know that there needs to be another It Gets Better video. Seriously. Had it been the only one, woulda worked magic on countless kids.

Posted by Velvetbabe on March 8, 2013 at 3:10 AM
19

Only complaint: Could they not have done this shirtless ...?

Posted by Velvetbabe on March 8, 2013 at 3:10 AM
20
nice to know we have such precious puppies protecting us from the wolves in the night......
Posted by Pink Unicorn Magic will keep us safe on March 8, 2013 at 6:34 AM
21
@20, those precious puppies are GDamn USMC Devil Dogs and they have and will continue to tear the throats out of any wolves in the night. You, on the other hand are just a puke.
Posted by kwodell on March 8, 2013 at 9:32 AM
SoapMacTavish 22
@21 - Nicely put
Posted by SoapMacTavish on March 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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21

Oh Goody.

Tell that to Ambassador Christopher Stevens....
Posted by you are the shit a puke wipes off his ass on March 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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21

Is that Military Might a pre- or post-sequester boast?

Your President is a shitty inept failure.
Posted by Liberals Worship Failure on March 8, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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21

In the Qunited States of Gommorica slaughtering Pakastani women and children from the air is what passes for Military Prowess
Posted by You, Your President and Your Culture are a Sad Joke on March 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM
26
@ troll: US Army Ranger, decorated combat vet, and butt pirate here. Why do you hate America?

@21: Perfect!
Posted by BABH on March 8, 2013 at 12:06 PM
27
@ US Army Ranger, you've ripped out your share of wolf throats and I thank you for your service. I wish you many happy years of pirating butts. ARRRRGH.
Posted by kwodell on March 8, 2013 at 2:34 PM
28
Hmm ... Maybe we can make September 20th "Fuck Like a [Butt] Pirate Day."
Posted by BABH on March 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM
29
I just marked my calendar.
Posted by kwodell on March 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM
30
Too cute! "MY favorite gay marine."
Posted by monkeylover on March 9, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Trinabeana 31
"Cheesy moral high ground, yeah!" OMG, soooooo cute. Loved that, thanks Dan.
Posted by Trinabeana on March 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

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