A reader recently wrote in the comments section that Peter LaBarbera (aka Porno Pete) is now working at the Starbucks coffee chain. I know what you are thinking — “Um, Petey, I’ll take my coffee without cream, thank you.”
We have not confirmed that Porno Pete is America’s most bigoted barista. However, Ex-Gay Watch has confirmed that his organization, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, (An SPLC-certified hate group) is no longer a tax-exempt charity. It seems Porno Pete may have been trapped in a gay bathhouse dungeon and forgot to file his paperwork. Or, something like that. Here is what Ex-Gay Watch had to say:
According to the IRS documentation on revocations (PDF), AFTAH can no longer be considered a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and there is no process for appeal. Donations made to them before 6/10/2011 are still deductible by donors, though any income after revocation may be taxed and require filing of a federal return. LaBarbera appears to have been aware of all this, as the donations section of the AFTAH website no longer claims tax-exempt status.
Poor, Petey. It seems that his donors will have to now pay taxes on the humongous stacks of gay skin mags he reportedly stores in his basement for “research.”
We were on this story, but Ex-Gay Watch beat us to it. BASTARDS! How about I reward you with a free latte?
Just kidding. Good going David Roberts and crew.
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Well gee, it’s not like me to gloat, but hey, who are we kidding,(maniacal laughter)
Emma — I agree we should not gloat. It would be wrong.
Okay — you are right — who am I kidding.
gloat, gloat, gloat
Two questions. Does Porno Pete know that Starbucks is a liberal, ‘blue’ gay friendly company? (I think they’ll even serve fundamentalists.) AND is the word ‘Barista’ used for both women and men?–since it has a feminine ending. Are guys baristos? I always wondered about this. Any Spanish speakers here?
I don’t know any Spanish, but to me “barista” is an Italian word meaning barman/barmaid or, as I think you say on your side of the Atlantic, bartender. Most of these words ending in -ista refer to both genders, e.g. dentista, farmacista, comunista, tassista (taxi-driver).
And speaking of bars, to borrow the words used by a former UK Home Secretary on receiving a different piece of news, “Is it too early to open a bottle?”
And what about that recent court order against NOM to disclose it’s donor list? Why hasn’t Maggie Gallagher had her 501(c)4 status revoked for not complying with the order? According to the IRS code, anyone individual donating a minimum of $1000 or corporation $5000 must have those donations disclosed to the public. The six states that allow same-sex marriage as well as Maine and California where NOM campaigned, should all bring a class action lawsuit against NOM to force it to disclose who it’s big donors are.
Thanks for that info William, I shouldn’t have assumed that it was Spanish (especially since I’m half Italian). :)
Im trying to figure out how he’s going to blame this on the evil homosexual agenda.
Don’t worry Emma, I’m sure he will outline how and why we are to blame very soon.
Emma
He spent SO much time opposing us that he didn’t have time (or didn’t pay attention) to fill out the proper tax forms. That’s why it’s OUR fault.
Oh wait…if he weren’t opposing us, he wouldn’t have this job at all. So he actually owes us a big time “THANK YOU” for making sure that he has this means of employment.
LMFAO!! Best news I have had all day! So old Porno Pete is working in a Starbucks? Oh the irony. Well, I too am sure there will be an announcement explaining how it’s all the fault of those nasty homosexuals. Porno Pete and Alan Chambers are two who need to give it up big time.
We’ve got to find out which Starbucks. According to Wikipedia, he lives in Naperville, Illinois, with his wife Cristina and five children. Anyone out there from Naperville? Then we could make sure that enough of our fellow LGBTs visit that Starbucks and spread the love.
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