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Bluenorthwest

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17. As if that was what was said. Word game fail.

Thu Jun 6, 2013, 03:07 PM

Jun 2013

People speak for themselves, clearly. Read what they write and muster the prowess and courage to respond to reality, not to stuff you type up, ascribe to others then whine about.

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If Michelle Obama was giving an impassioned speech in support of GLBT rights [View all] MrScorpio Jun 2013 OP

"equally tedious" Richardo Jun 2013 #1

I doubt Michelle Obama was 'entrenched' against LGBT rights because of a lone protester. randome Jun 2013 #12

I was referring more to those that witness such displays. Richardo Jun 2013 #22

I really don't care at all about this story. Public personas are always morningfog Jun 2013 #2

I guess that you think that heckler coddling would've been the best move MrScorpio Jun 2013 #3

I agree. Except I think Obama handled it very well. randome Jun 2013 #13

Why? I thought she handled it perfectly well. pnwmom Jun 2013 #24

If she was to give such a speech, that would be surprising. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #4

100% correct dbackjon Jun 2013 #5

WTF? You lump everyone making more than you into the 1%. And Obama has done more for the GLBT KittyWampus Jun 2013 #6

I suggest that the politician who did the most is still Harvey Milk Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #10

No - but don't fool yourself dbackjon Jun 2013 #18

Because we all know that any Obama has nary said a kind word to GLBTs MrScorpio Jun 2013 #11

As if that was what was said. Word game fail. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #17

As usual William769 Jun 2013 #8

Is your point that she never addresses GLBT issues? MrScorpio Jun 2013 #9

My point was what I wrote, that I'd be surprised and delighted if she Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #15

My loved ones are technically in peril... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #20

The event was billed as an "LBT Women's Discussion and Reception with the first lady" muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #29

+1 Nailed it. N/t Prism Jun 2013 #28

odd that DU loves it when republicans get heckled but not democrats nt msongs Jun 2013 #7

Heckling is tedious business, so is being First Lady I imagine Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #14

Has she ever given such a speech? The Link Jun 2013 #16

why are you so concerned about some 1 % president's wife who boilerbabe Jun 2013 #19

Yeah, too bad that she's a bad old rich woman MrScorpio Jun 2013 #21

Tell it to the other posters still creating threads related to this incident. CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #23

Watch out, you may be called a racist for the Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #25

That is unfair treestar Jun 2013 #34

A heckler is a disruptor. They should expect as good as they give. CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #26

I agree, thanks! nt MrScorpio Jun 2013 #32

I would still support the protestor's actions of speaking out and interrupting LonePirate Jun 2013 #27

I can respect that position MrScorpio Jun 2013 #35

The stupid is strong. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #30

Whatever, Dude. nt MrScorpio Jun 2013 #31

Hecklers are just rude and self centered treestar Jun 2013 #33

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas. Kurovski Jun 2013 #36

I've only started two threads about this MrScorpio Jun 2013 #37

Yes, I do. I'm a rare and delicate Begonia. Kurovski Jun 2013 #38

LGBT rights are a left-wing cause? Prism Jun 2013 #39

When Michelle Obama was interrupted by Ellen Sturtz... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #40

You're simply not listening. Prism Jun 2013 #41

About that whole pony thing... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #42