NASCAR issues tweet celebrating LGBT Pride Month



It's June, which means that people can expect to be bombarded by a deluge of rainbows as businesses and government entities recognize so-called "Pride Month" — and right on cue, NASCAR issued a tweet on Wednesday celebrating the cause du jour.

"As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we acknowledge that recent actions have not aligned with NASCAR’s mission to be a welcoming sport for all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to create a more inclusive environment -- in our workplaces, at the race track & in the stands," NASCAR tweeted.

\u201cAs we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we acknowledge that recent actions have not aligned with NASCAR\u2019s mission to be a welcoming sport for all. \n\nWe remain steadfast in our commitment to create a more inclusive environment -- in our workplaces, at the race track & in the stands.\u201d
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) 1654096203

In response to NASCAR's post, BlazeTV host Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report," tweeted, "What freakin’ flag is that? You virtue signaling weirdos…."

"Reason #1,0000000000 we need a national divorce," BlazeTV's Daniel Horowitz of "The Conservative Review" tweeted.

"Laughingly pathetic," BlazeTV host Steve Deace of "The Steve Deace Show" tweeted.

"Perfect example of wokeness invading a business to the point where they have completely lost touch with their customer base," Caleb Hull tweeted.

"Woke NASCAR? WTH?! What next, woke MMA?" Harmeet Dhillon tweeted.

The U.S. Marines saluted LGBT services members on Wednesday, tweeting a graphic that included bullets with brightly-colored tips, in an apparent nod to the LGBT rainbow symbol.

"Throughout June, the USMC takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members. We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect. #PrideMonth #USMC," the Marine Corps tweeted.

The U.S. Air Force also issued a tweet celebrating Pride Month.

"Happy Pride Month! We are the best #USAF by leveraging the diverse backgrounds & strengths of each member of our total force. We are committed to making the #AirForce a place where all can reach their full potential. #PRIDE #Pridemonth," the Air Force tweeted.

President Joe Biden in his proclamation for Pride Month this year claimed that "the rights of LGBTQI+ Americans are under relentless attack."

"Members of the LGBTQI+ community — especially people of color and trans people — continue to face discrimination and cruel, persistent efforts to undermine their human rights," the proclamation states.

See it: While saluting LGBTQ service members at the beginning of Pride Month, U.S. Marine Corps posts graphic featuring a bullet rainbow



The U.S. Marine Corps issued a tweet on Wednesday saluting LGBT service members — the post included a graphic featuring bullets with brightly-colored tips, in an apparent nod to the LGBT rainbow symbol.

Many businesses and government entities publicly celebrate the LGBT movement each June during so-called "Pride Month."

"Throughout June, the USMC takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members. We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect. #PrideMonth #USMC," the Marine Corps tweeted.

\u201cThroughout June, the USMC takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members. We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect.\n\n#PrideMonth #USMC\u201d
— U.S. Marines (@U.S. Marines) 1654090901

In response to the post, MRCTV managing editor Brittany Hughes tweeted, "Armed and fabulous. Should come in handy in the next war."

"China is going to steamroll us, aren't they?" tweeted Curtis Houck, managing editor of the Media Research Center's NewsBusters.

"Seriously? How does fixating on differences foster cohesion and unity?" tweeted Christina Pushaw, who serves as press secretary for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

"The culture wars are not one the Marines were formed to fight. You represent all Americans & not just Woke socialists weaponizing sexual orientation to attack traditional nuclear family & Christian values. Tolerate, yes. Champion a side in a cultural debate? Not your mission," Kyle Becker tweeted.

"The job of the @usmc is to win wars. Full stop. Trying to make the Marines woke distracts from that mission. When I was in the Marines we had one mantra that fostered an environment free from discrimination: 'We all wear green and we all bleed red'. That’s all we need," tweeted Dr. Rich McCormick, a Republican running for U.S. Congress in the state of Georgia.

The U.S. Air Force also issued a tweet on Wednesday recognizing Pride Month.

"Happy Pride Month! We are the best #USAF by leveraging the diverse backgrounds & strengths of each member of our total force. We are committed to making the #AirForce a place where all can reach their full potential. #PRIDE #Pridemonth" the Air Force tweeted.

\u201cHappy Pride Month! We are the best #USAF by leveraging the diverse backgrounds & strengths of each member of our total force. We are committed to making the #AirForce a place where all can reach their full potential. #PRIDE #Pridemonth\u201d
— U.S. Air Force (@U.S. Air Force) 1654088821

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation for Pride Month again this year, after previously doing so in 2021. But while last year's proclamation referred to LGBTQ+ people, the 2022 proclamation added "Intersex" and refers to LGBTQI+ people.

"I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR. ... do hereby proclaim June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month," Biden's proclamation states. "I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the achievements of the LGBTQI+ community, to celebrate the great diversity of the American people, and to wave their flags of pride high."

\u201cHappy Pride Month from the Biden-Harris Administration.\u201d
— The White House (@The White House) 1654091152

Afghani whose remains were discovered in US plane's landing gear identified as 19-year-old former national soccer player: Report



The Afghani stowaway whose remains were discovered in the landing gear of a U.S. Air Force C-17 has been identified as former national soccer player, Zaki Anwari, according to reports.

Anwari, just 19 years old, was reportedly trying to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and attempted to leave the country while clinging to the aircraft's landing gear.

What are the details?

The New York Post on Thursday reported that the remains of Anwari, a former player for Afghanistan's national youth soccer team, were discovered in the C-17's landing gear bay after an emergency landing in Qatar.

Journalist Babak Taghvaee tweeted about Anwari's death, citing, "The Afghan refugees who were riding on the landing gear bays of the #USAF's C-17A transport aircraft to flee from #Kabul, #Afghanistan filmed the moments before their death. Very sad to hear that one of the youths who tried to leave #Kabul through grabbing the landing gear bay of a #USAF's C-17A transport airplane few days ago was a player of #Afghanistan's National youth soccer team, Zaki Anvari. His body parts were found in the landing gear bay."

Very sad to hear that one of the youths who tried to leave #Kabul through grabbing the landing gear bay of a #USAF'… https://t.co/cK1AL5bZgM

— Babak Taghvaee - Μπάπακ Τακβαίε - بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) 1629308351.0

The outlet reported that Anwari's final Facebook post said, "You're the painter of your live [sic]. Don't give the brush to anyone else."

The country's national soccer team also acknowledged Anwari's death in a Facebook update, the Post reported.

A Facebook translation of the post said, "The player of Afghanistan's national junior team among the victims of the crash from the US military plane! It is said that Zaki Anwari is one of the players of the national youth team of the country among the victims of the crash from the US military airplane. Two days before and after the capture of Kabul by the Taliban, to go to America and find a better future, he rode on the cycles of the American airplane with several other compatriots who fell to the ground while flying with several other compatriots. They did and were martyred. May his soul rest in peace and his memory be remembered."

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