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SC-1: “Flame On,” Teddy Turner

We already knew Teddy Turner had a “black people problem.” But does he have a “gay people problem,” too? While initial reports suggested he might have offered up an insensitive remark targeting homosexuals, audio obtained exclusively by FITS doesn’t appear to support that conclusion. According to numerous sources, Turner –…

We already knew Teddy Turner had a “black people problem.” But does he have a “gay people problem,” too?

While initial reports suggested he might have offered up an insensitive remark targeting homosexuals, audio obtained exclusively by FITS doesn’t appear to support that conclusion.

According to numerous sources, Turner – son of liberal media mogul Ted Turner – made a comment during an address to The Citadel Republican Society last week in which he used the term “flame on” in reference to commanders at the military academy. Several individuals interpreted the remark to be a homosexual slur.

“I know I’ve got a little bit of an ‘in’ being a wearer of the ring and I do appreciate that,” Turner told the cadets. “But not everybody that goes here do we really support. Right? I mean we all know a few jerks in the corps. We all had a flame on colonel. We all, you know …”

Turner pauses as the cadets start laughing.

“It happens, right?” he jokes. “So I don’t give my allegiance blindly …”

(To listen to the audio, click here).

We initially thought we had a big viral scandal on our hands, however numerous sources familiar with the term “flame on” tell FITS it has nothing to do with homosexuality – but refers instead to a superior officer who easily loses his cool over insignificant offenses.

“He was saying ‘everyone has had an asshole colonel,’ that’s all,” one former Citadel graduate told FITS.

Interesting …

Turner is one of sixteen Republicans seeking the GOP nomination for the Palmetto State’s first congressional district – which was vacated earlier this year by newly appointed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.

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27 comments

BigT February 24, 2013 at 7:16 pm

All this really tells us is that Turner must be cutting into Sanford’s numbers…
It’s so Ignorant for FITS to post this pointless attack crap, if it’s not just trying to help his boy..
Not saying that FITS does not post a lot of Stupid Crap, but it almost always has a target and a very transparent motive…

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bozmartin February 24, 2013 at 8:28 pm

Wasn’t that much of an attack. He pointed out that what is being said about it being a slam on gays was not true. Not that it would have been that much of a big deal for a lot of GOP voters if it had been. Obviously a slow news day. And a slow BigT day. But then, that would be every day, wouldn’t it?

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sublimal SIC February 24, 2013 at 9:18 pm

Yes, he pointed out that what was being said was not true, mid-story, but in the end a sound bite or caption was created that gets picked up by other sources and amplified, often without explanation. Just like FITS “we already know [he] had a ” black people problem.” ” We do???

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bozmartin February 24, 2013 at 9:24 pm

“Unfair. Imbalanced.”
Means just what it says.
So what’s your point?

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BigT February 25, 2013 at 7:17 am

The point: He made you look like an idiot…who is now double-talking…a lot like FITS does…

bozmartin February 25, 2013 at 8:14 am

“Unfair. Imbalanced.”
Means just what it says.
So what’s your point?

NOW it’s double-talk, because I said it twice.

BigT February 24, 2013 at 6:16 pm

All this really tells us is that Turner must be cutting into Sanford’s numbers…
It’s so Ignorant for FITS to post this pointless attack crap, if it’s not just trying to help his boy..
Not saying that FITS does not post a lot of Stupid Crap, but it almost always has a target and a very transparent motive…

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sweepin February 24, 2013 at 8:02 pm

I’m not a Citadel “Bell Hopper,” I’m not of the younger generation but instead have kids his age, and I don’t have a problem with gays. I do, however, know exactly the meaning of the term just as Turner describes it.

I can’t believe the founding editor would ascribe other definitions just to generate controversy. Wait…….yes I can.

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sweepin February 24, 2013 at 7:02 pm

I’m not a Citadel “Bell Hopper,” I’m not of the younger generation but instead have kids his age, and I don’t have a problem with gays. I do, however, know exactly the meaning of the term just as Turner describes it.

I can’t believe the founding editor would ascribe other definitions just to generate controversy. Wait…….yes I can.

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Jennifer Levine February 25, 2013 at 12:34 am

Glad Nancy Mace could clarify the meaning of that expression for you.

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Jennifer Levine February 24, 2013 at 11:34 pm

Glad Nancy Mace could clarify the meaning of that expression for you.

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Roseanne February 25, 2013 at 9:47 am

What is a “former Citadel graduate”? Can you get over being one?

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Roseanne February 25, 2013 at 8:47 am

What is a “former Citadel graduate”? Can you get over being one?

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Gillon February 25, 2013 at 10:48 am

So he, in FITS’ mind at least, might have a “black” or a “gay”problem. How could that possibly hurt him in a SC Republican primary?

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Darth February 25, 2013 at 12:53 pm

more excuse for a “flame on” war from the Dems that don’t mind flaming anyone, ‘specially since slander and libel are protected free speech when you are defaming a Republican in an election year. Witness former Charleston City Councilman Bobby George’s slam dunk case against a Dem opponent that he still stomped in the general election, but cost him business like being Republican cost Congressman Robert Small s businesses.

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Gillon February 25, 2013 at 9:48 am

So he, in FITS’ mind at least, might have a “black” or a “gay”problem. How could that possibly hurt him in a SC Republican primary?

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Darth February 25, 2013 at 11:53 am

more excuse for a “flame on” war from the Dems that don’t mind flaming anyone, ‘specially since slander and libel are protected free speech when you are defaming a Republican in an election year. Witness former Charleston City Councilman Bobby George’s slam dunk case against a Dem opponent that he still stomped in the general election, but cost him business like being Republican cost Congressman Robert Small s businesses.

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Philip Branton February 25, 2013 at 11:28 am

WOW…..a classic example of Information Operations and Psy-Ops manipulation. A classic media lobby “fast-ball” tactic. What flanking appointment will be “made”.?

For the money that is being “flushed”….what is the “revebs” telling “who”..??

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Philip Branton February 25, 2013 at 10:28 am

WOW…..a classic example of Information Operations and Psy-Ops manipulation. A classic media lobby “fast-ball” tactic. What flanking appointment will be “made”.?

For the money that is being “flushed”….what is the “revebs” telling “who”..??

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bogart February 25, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Being against gays and blacks in SC won’t hurt him……it will get him votes.The Tea Party will hold fundraisers for him.

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bogart February 25, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Being against gays and blacks in SC won’t hurt him……it will get him votes.The Tea Party will hold fundraisers for him.

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Mepkin Abbey Daze February 25, 2013 at 5:23 pm

The Citadel was always known for having a homosexual element. Why else would you want to live and study exclusively with other men? I know a gay Citadel attorney in Charleston and I know another gay Citadel graduate with HIV. Gay people are everywhere. So fucking what. Turner is a homophobic moron.

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subliminal SIC February 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

“Turner is a homophobic moron.”??? Boz said the above article said otherwise. Oh, I guess you didn’t read the the article just the headline. Score one for FITS.

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Mepkin Abbey Daze February 25, 2013 at 4:23 pm

The Citadel was always known for having a homosexual element. Why else would you want to live and study exclusively with other men? I know a gay Citadel attorney in Charleston and I know another gay Citadel graduate with HIV. Gay people are everywhere. So fucking what. Turner is a homophobic moron.

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subliminal SIC February 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

“Turner is a homophobic moron.”??? Boz said the above article said otherwise. Oh, I guess you didn’t read the the article just the headline. Score one for FITS.

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