This gay Republican doesn’t get why men won’t date him

Everyone knows modern dating is a minefield. Sometimes, people will ghost or block you, and you’ll have no idea why. But for one hopeful romantic on social media, the problem was crystal clear: despite being gay himself, this Grindr user is a proud Republican, and he doesn’t see why that might be a turnoff.

The user, who goes by the Gay Republican on X, took to the platform to share his dating woes with a set of Grindr screenshots.

“For those wondering what it’s like to date as a gay Republican here’s a sample,” the Gay Republican wrote. “We’ve been talking on and off for a few weeks and finally I decided he needed to know I’m a Republican.”

The Gay Republican’s conversation went as poorly as you might expect: he dropped the bomb that he was conservative (not hardcore, but “definitely working toward it,” as he put it), and his would-be boyfriend didn’t take it well.

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“Imma small town boy with small town values,” he messaged the other Grindr user. “I like my border strong, my taxes low, and to drill that oil!” He capped it off with a “Lol,” of course — got to keep things light.

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When the other guy pointed out that he was supporting a party that doesn’t believe in gay rights, the Gay Republican fired back with some nonsensical logic: “We got our rights lol,” he messaged. “It’s enshrined in the Constitution.”

Considering rights as basic as marriage weren’t granted to queer folks until 2015, it’s unclear where he got that idea from. Regardless, the other user came back with the facts.

“Tell that to the women who just lost their bodily autonomy thanks to old white Republican men,” he said. “We’re next. Look at the sh*t DeSatan [is] trying to do.”

The Gay Republican didn’t appreciate that nickname for Florida governor Ron DeSantis, replying, “His name is Daddy DeSantis.”

There, the conversation cuts off: “I tried to screenshot the whole conversation but he blocked me before I could,” the Gay Republican explained. “I did get the highlights as it was going.”

Naturally, the internet was quick to swoop in and give the Gay Republican some flirting tips. Rule number one: don’t spout conservative politics and expect queer people to still be interested in you. (Praising DeSantis, the father of the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill, is especially egregious.)

How is a gay man supposed to maintain an erection after hearing his partner say "Daddy DeSantis"? like I would instantly wilt

— Gale Tazzin 🔜 F2, FWA (@GaleTazzin) February 20, 2024

Honestly he deserves jailtime for that last message

— Liam Cooke🪿 (@TheLiamCooke) February 20, 2024

Hopefully, the Gay Republican can take all this to heart and do a little soul-searching before setting out for more romance.