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In reply to the discussion: Obama Disappoints Gay Groups By Refusing To Ban Discrimination Against Gay Federal Contractors [View all]Occulus
(20,599 posts)8. Go into the GLBT group and say that.
I dare you.
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Obama Disappoints Gay Groups By Refusing To Ban Discrimination Against Gay Federal Contractors [View all]
Purveyor
Apr 2012
OP
He disappoints more than gays on this. He disappoints any straight with half a brain.
kestrel91316
Apr 2012
#2
Well, it would. It would give certain 'moderate' Democrats an out that I don't think they should
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#34
How so? In fact it would show moderate democrats that the president expects them
La Lioness Priyanka
Apr 2012
#40
You do that with a phone call from the Oval Office telling them to stand up and be counted. Barney
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#48
The problem is that if an EO is under court challenge, it's probable that Judiciary won't take the
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#46
Rep. Frank has pending legislation on this matter. Should the President not allow him an ENDA
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#23
Yes, i know. The EO is much limited in scope and could have been used to set
La Lioness Priyanka
Apr 2012
#44
Let me ask you something. How many times has an EO been overturned by the Courts?
TriMera
Apr 2012
#69
Um. This tells me you never read why. Read the Youngstown case, and when you understand
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#70
I disagree with you, respectfully. I think EDNA deserves a chance at passage, and if it doesn't
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#15
Why would you assume it doesn't affect me? Issuing an EO gives Congress a pass. It also allows
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#20
I think he's shown tremendous leadership. You may disagree, I will vote for him in November.
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#25
i think its bigoted to cast aspersions on a minority group for standing up for their rights
La Lioness Priyanka
Apr 2012
#37
Well, I don't disagree with the right, I just disagree with how to go about obtaining it....
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#43
It's not the 'political process.' It's Civics. Tell me how an Article 1, Section 8 matter is best
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#53
Mr. M. Mouse. (That is, if they count my vote with the optical scan machines.)
FedUp_Queer
Apr 2012
#66
I wouldn't consider an EO until Barney Frank's legislation is off the table. (HR 1397)
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#12
Outrage aside, I'm a girl who loves a separation of powers debate. I know our President is
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#18
As I've explained above, an EO could actually interfere with pending legslation....ENDA.
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#60
Good legislation is better than good press. I hope Barney Frank can do this last
msanthrope
Apr 2012
#63