That Which Brought Haggard To His Knees

Michael Forest Jones is the (IMHO heroic) hustler with a heart of gold who brought down the hypocritical closet-case Ted Haggard of the New Life Church. His Friday interview with Radar Online was very revealing in that he seemed to out Focus On The Family's James Dobson, he stated bluntly that Haggard must fantasize with men in order to have sex with his wife and he also confirmed that Haggard is a bottom—okay, so that last piece of info is probably not worthy of a flashing siren on The Drudge Report.

Radar Online's Friday headline, complete with the unfair "bitter" description.

Meanwhile, I'm the guy who keeps everything. Remember when I blogged that I have a huge, huge amount of stupid stuff, like...everything that's ever passed near my hands? Looking through my magazine collection led to the following discovery...

If Jones looks familiar to you, you might have seen him in Inches Magazine's October 1998 issue (eight-year-old back issues still available here), where he rocked out with his cock out for a five-page spread that included 11 photos. He is absolutely identifiable and appears to have changed little in the past decade.

Posing as "Michael Forest," he actually looks like he's dressed up as a Republican for Halloween, sporting a conservative suit and a Rush Limbaugh cigar, both of which he loses by the second page.

There is no accompanying text except for a handy ruler graphic, which estimates his size at 8", enough to have Haggard speaking in tongues. Sweet Jesus!

The great thing about finding these pictures of Jones is that he has nothing to be ashamed of—he looks good, he's openly gay, he's open about having been a sex worker. Jones is the real deal, whereas the prissy pastor who paid him for sex for several years invited our contempt by being the ultimate hypocrite, proselytizing against homosexuality, urging his followers to 'do as I say, not who I do.' Haggard probably felt he was making a deal with the devil by paying Jones for play dates with his penis, but I think Jones eventually realized it was the other way around—and promptly corrected the situation.

If Haggard and so many other right-wing phonies would only preach what they practice—that homosexuality is a fact of life, no "darker" than heterosexuality, and no less incurable—we'd all be in a much better place and there would be a lot less animosity between conservatives and liberals. Amen!

If I ever bump into you, Mike, I'd sure like to shake your...you know...hand. Uncensored Mike after the jump.

Here is just part of Michael Forest Jones's spread in the October 1998 issue of Inches. Seek out a back issue if you can, and be sure to support Mike Jones—he's expressed concern about his future business prospects post-Haggard, but JoeMyGod has kindly lobbied to have members of the queer community say "thanks, Mike" via PayPal.

From Mike's interview with The Advocate: "I happen to be gay and I could kick your ass." Sir, yes, Sir!

Comments

[setohl]

That's an AOL 8".

[Kenneth]

Why does he look 49 eight years ago?

[theobvious]

as to why he looks 49 eight years ago: i'm gonna go with crystal meth.

[WickedGayBlog.com]

I just don't find this man attractive but if that is what Haggart likes who am I to say.

Dave

[Matthew Rettenmund]

Tough crowd! :0)

[Chris Tan]

Regardless of whether does he look 49 eight years ago or not, this is a good lesson that all gay men should learn. First of all, apart from good genes (like some Asian men), I strongly believe that Mike Jones is someone who takes good care of himself. First of all, his profession (regardless whether is it prostitution or massage therapist) requires him to stay in good shape, exercise and eat healthy (moderation of drug use is harmless). Secondly, all of us age. One should NEVER judge another person's appearance by his photographs. Pictures can be very misleading. That's why we have this term which is called "Optical Illusion"?

[Toby]

I think he looks hot! CALL ME!!!

[Nathan]

I think Mike looks great. He's not a kid, and too many of us focus on "boys" as objects of beauty. Guess what? All those pretty boys will be 49 one day. Mike Jones is a sexy, handsome man, and he stands for something besides Gucci loafers and Ibiza vacations. He did a brave thing, and he deserves support instead of catty comments and ridicule. I'm so tired of "gay" being synonymous with "snarky"...

[fika]

I think Mike looks way hott. As a 30 year old gay man, this is the kind of man I want to hold me to sleep. Hopefully if I do find someone as hot, he's not gonna charge me per hour :) Go for it Mike. Thanks for exposing Haggard.

[Dean]

He came out as an escort and former drug dealer to the entire country, certainly not for any personal gain, to stand up for himself and gay and lesbian people around the world against hypocrites who would have us otherwise skulk in the shadows.

That kind of bravery is what is important. It doesn't take much imagination to realize what our world would be like if we all chose to be as courageous.

I'm sure if I met him at a party, that kind of self-assuredness would make an otherwise handsome guy even more attractive.

[Lukey]

Besides "Inches", I know Mike also posed for "Playgirl" and "Honcho". Does anyone have the year and month for those magazines (or know of any other nude prjects). Thanks