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Thank you. I was just about to post this. !!!!! TalkingDog May 2012 #1
Well alrighty then1 JustAnotherGen May 2012 #2
Yeah, right. Just add it to "Teh List." Ian David May 2012 #3
next we need one that says Voice for Peace May 2012 #129
+1000! And "I think it's up to the states to decide this issue". SammyWinstonJack May 2012 #210
Too LITTLE TOO LATE!! I WANT MY PONY!!! DFab420 May 2012 #4
C'mon Vanje May 2012 #192
No shit. NYC_SKP May 2012 #229
Woo-hoo!!!!! one_voice May 2012 #5
Thank you President Obama! NYC Liberal May 2012 #6
Kick. pinto May 2012 #7
I hope his mathematicians know what they're doing. nt onehandle May 2012 #8
Believe it or not, a lot of Americans who support marriage equality Hissyspit May 2012 #28
Amen, but still, I hope the math holds. onehandle May 2012 #51
Thanks for your concern. nt TBF May 2012 #61
I'm sure that would be their first order of business HotRodTuna May 2012 #91
"Romney would be a powerless figurehead" NO! edcantor May 2012 #169
Not true. liberalmuse May 2012 #178
Is that what Harry Reid does? Bashing anyone because of their faith or lack thereof 24601 May 2012 #187
I was thinking of this today napoleon_in_rags May 2012 #197
He did the right thing. Astounding to think that people often admire someone more sabrina 1 May 2012 #202
You and me both. eom Purveyor May 2012 #30
Perhaps I misunderstand you. FedUp_Queer May 2012 #87
I don't know what the fuck from my post would make you 'ill'. Save the crap for those that Purveyor May 2012 #153
Like yours? FedUp_Queer May 2012 #230
Welcome to me ignore list but be forewarned, it is very lonely on that list. Enjoy. eom Purveyor May 2012 #231
I don't know ignore anyone. FedUp_Queer May 2012 #232
Polling: 48.8% support, 47.1% oppose jeff47 May 2012 #59
This will change about 20 points because when Obama is for something, the haters become against it nanabugg May 2012 #115
The racists already oppose both Obama and gay rights. yardwork May 2012 #126
This will gain him votes obamanut2012 May 2012 #135
Doubtful. The haters were already against it. (nt) jeff47 May 2012 #146
But it will also energize supporters as well, NYC Liberal May 2012 #165
Count me among the ENERGIZED! nt Vanje May 2012 #194
Me too. Jamastiene May 2012 #207
sp close. emilyg May 2012 #164
Hey! Look at this punch bowl. Vanje May 2012 #193
It's time the venomous ugly underbelly of this issue sees the light of day Fearless May 2012 #199
About time. Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #9
Magnificent! janx May 2012 #10
I am sure it will play Inuca May 2012 #22
I searched this on youtube to post, results gave things like 'Obama is the anti-Christ.' freshwest May 2012 #38
Thank you; it works now! janx May 2012 #57
Janx (and others), Kadie found it and asked me to post it here: freshwest May 2012 #104
Excellent. janx May 2012 #122
This takes real guts to do this OKNancy May 2012 #11
Yep... one_voice May 2012 #19
+1 freshwest May 2012 #20
Actually, it might be to his advantage. Yukari Yakumo May 2012 #41
Yeah there is no risk in this. tcaudilllg May 2012 #150
Yes, but ... kurt_cagle May 2012 #162
The people who are strongly against gay marriage.... Vanje May 2012 #195
I totally agree with you - real guts to do this. beveeheart May 2012 #78
K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for Leadership! Vanje May 2012 #12
I predict this will have a significant effect on the election... brooklynite May 2012 #13
FUCK YES! ABOUT GODDAMNED TIME! Behind the Aegis May 2012 #14
If the citizens of your state want you to have them dbackjon May 2012 #31
I must have missed that part. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #44
Yup. While welcoming the evolution, I am still underwhelmed. dbackjon May 2012 #60
Sadly, I am now in agreement with you. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #83
Playing it safe. Now will he call off his DOJ on MMJ for the citizens of states who want it? SammyWinstonJack May 2012 #211
The hypocracy dbackjon May 2012 #219
I endorse your statement swimboy May 2012 #155
Thanks yesphan May 2012 #15
Better late than never Mira May 2012 #16
Changed my signature line... KansDem May 2012 #17
Ezra Klein Inuca May 2012 #18
BRAVO, Mr. President!!! Cali_Democrat May 2012 #21
I'm glad he has come out to support it maddezmom May 2012 #23
Wow! Steerpike May 2012 #24
I believe this is smart politics actually. David__77 May 2012 #25
You would be right if we had national elections. It will cost him in the electoral college grantcart May 2012 #46
Eh, I think Missouri's kind of a lost cause anyway. They were red in '08. Arugula Latte May 2012 #125
Missouri was lost by only 4,000 votes and has an important Senate race grantcart May 2012 #143
But it will make him win the toss up but blue leaning SWTORFanatic May 2012 #145
Its possible but arguable at best but my response was to the opinion that this was 'smart' politics. grantcart May 2012 #148
The presidency will be won or lost on the economy Hippo_Tron May 2012 #168
If the election were to be won or lost on the economy then they would have called it already. grantcart May 2012 #200
MOST PROGRESSIVE PRESIDENT IN U.S. HISTORY! FarLeftFist May 2012 #26
Huffington post article TrogL May 2012 #27
in the immortal words of Rupual.... bettydavis May 2012 #29
Nice flamingdem May 2012 #32
I'm hoping Flatpicker May 2012 #33
On behalf of my Gay friends JitterbugPerfume May 2012 #34
Thank you JBP! soleft May 2012 #79
you are so welcome! JitterbugPerfume May 2012 #110
Today's good news! Magoo48 May 2012 #35
Gay Marriage cheriemedium59 May 2012 #36
Welcome to DU, cheriemedium59! CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #67
WOW. THANK YOU Mr. President. Maven May 2012 #37
This is excellent news! horseshoecrab May 2012 #39
He did the right thing. Kudos to the Prez /nt think May 2012 #40
Good for him. It's only fair. closeupready May 2012 #42
Thank You my President... Tikki May 2012 #43
That's my President!!! Pachamama May 2012 #45
Yes!!!!!! This is incredible news!!!! Congratulations to all LBGTA community!!! Pisces May 2012 #47
NOW move the convention bettydavis May 2012 #48
POLL: Will this help or hurt Obama? Zadoc May 2012 #49
As much as falling gas prices are.....nt Evasporque May 2012 #53
Historical statement, Mr. President. Thank you. Starry Messenger May 2012 #50
OK then marions ghost May 2012 #52
YES!!! Hosnon May 2012 #54
fighting the good fight...thank you Mr. President... ileus May 2012 #55
FINALLY...... MindMover May 2012 #56
Finally - and yes, it's a strategic move as well as the right thing to say on ethical grounds - haele May 2012 #58
Better late than never. Thank you Mr. President! nt TBF May 2012 #62
Love my president!!!! Politicub May 2012 #63
Another thing Iliyah May 2012 #64
K & R Scurrilous May 2012 #65
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2012 #66
While I am thrilled to have a sitting president say the words, Ms. Toad May 2012 #68
This Dutchman is starting to feel very good BB1 May 2012 #69
Such a no brainer and much less risky than the OBL raid. Lucky Luciano May 2012 #70
Barack Obama: First sitting President to support Marriage Equality! Renew Deal May 2012 #71
Thank you, I and several of my loved ones Autumn May 2012 #72
Great news - thank you Mr President ruggerson May 2012 #73
my first post azmom May 2012 #74
Welcome to DU, azmom! Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #105
Welcome to DU1 yellerpup May 2012 #120
Like! Vanje May 2012 #196
K&R for the president! Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #75
Wooooh!!! Chemisse May 2012 #76
Holy balls. Arkana May 2012 #77
Woo-hoo! Now it's time for the feds to recognize ALL married couples! nilram May 2012 #80
Congrats to Obama being the first POTUS to openly support gay marriage! Jon Ace May 2012 #81
And now he will need our support! bluedigger May 2012 #82
This is very good to hear Berlin Expat May 2012 #84
K and R bigwillq May 2012 #85
Hey, bro! swimboy May 2012 #156
I am glad Obama said what he did bigwillq May 2012 #157
Post removed Post removed May 2012 #86
Bragging that you don't support equal rights? Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #94
Gone, gone, gone. MineralMan May 2012 #119
And deservedly so. Here are the jury results. WonderGrunion May 2012 #204
The right thing to do. Now the uglies will show their true hatred. Faygo Kid May 2012 #88
He did the right thing, regardless of the political impact. Hoyt May 2012 #89
He couldn't have piped up with this two days ago? Jester Messiah May 2012 #90
If you are thinking it would have made some difference in the NC Amendment 1 NorthCarolina May 2012 #107
Yes, NC would have voted the way it did on Amendment 1 no matter what. Jamastiene May 2012 #208
Obama has never... nod factor May 2012 #92
+1 politicasista May 2012 #141
Stand With President Obama in Support of Marriage Equality Ian David May 2012 #93
We'll see just how much so called 'Liberals' Thrill May 2012 #95
*Sigh* I've been saying the same thing for ages, Thrill Brooklyn Dame May 2012 #101
Equal rights for ALL! RushIsRot May 2012 #96
GLAD to live to see this!! But sad that North Carolina... Brooklyn Dame May 2012 #97
outstanding article... EmeraldCityGrl May 2012 #152
This is a winner! Rosa Luxemburg May 2012 #98
I feel whipsawed today! wildeyed May 2012 #99
Bah Doc_Technical May 2012 #100
Hogwash (nt) jumptheshadow May 2012 #113
So, you think that civil rights are a trivial matter? countryjake May 2012 #123
Trivial to you because you're not gay or the child of gay parents. yardwork May 2012 #127
He will gain net votes from this obamanut2012 May 2012 #137
Wrong.. Wind Dancer May 2012 #160
"I'm going to bet..." Hissyspit May 2012 #188
+1 JNelson6563 May 2012 #214
. myrna minx May 2012 #217
The transformative presidency: he's done it. Duncan Grant May 2012 #102
Crazy Idea #347 Callisto32 May 2012 #103
"...and that he still supports the concept of states deciding the issue on their own." Hell Hath No Fury May 2012 #106
Yes, that part doesn't please me very much obamanut2012 May 2012 #138
Yup, he has now evolved to the exact same position Dick Cheney arrived at three years ago: woo me with science May 2012 #191
I knew he had it in him AsahinaKimi May 2012 #108
I believe Obama has now locked up the youth vote in his column, NorthCarolina May 2012 #109
It was nice of him to announce this today, after the NC defeat. Waiting For Everyman May 2012 #111
Post removed Post removed May 2012 #154
There are black and brown gays and lesbians who care about this issue. Your post is ignorant and Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #175
That theory has been disproven. Jamastiene May 2012 #209
It's an excellent counter to the NC crap. JNelson6563 May 2012 #216
This is fantastic! Chorophyll May 2012 #112
My cup runneth over. nolabear May 2012 #114
Thank you. Pab Sungenis May 2012 #116
I wonder if that will affect the vote in NC in November ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 #117
Thank you, Mr. President! MineralMan May 2012 #118
Thank you, Mr President sarge43 May 2012 #121
Excellent! Be sure to-- eridani May 2012 #124
Thanks for that reminder! countryjake May 2012 #131
Lord only knows I've written enough emails criticizing various policies eridani May 2012 #176
Thank you, President Obama. coffeenap May 2012 #128
Finally. Now lets make sure that he does not regret it by supporting him when they make this their jwirr May 2012 #130
This is interesting... Sparkle May 2012 #132
This is very exciting news to me! nt ZombieHorde May 2012 #133
I'm SHOCKED that he did this MNBrewer May 2012 #134
Just last night people were discussing just when something like this might happen. Not soon. Gregorian May 2012 #136
The comments over at the video link are absurd... and-justice-for-all May 2012 #139
Hell Fucking Yes! RiffRandell May 2012 #140
Yay! Finally a pro-evolution president. Bruce Wayne May 2012 #142
(sigh) it would be meaningless NOW if he had done this in 2009 and short circuited the Tealaban DainBramaged May 2012 #144
That is my President. nt msanthrope May 2012 #147
His Support for Same Sex Marriage means a little Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel May 2012 #149
"the president needs to make it Federal". Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #225
This is a great day and would officially be the first day he'd be allowed on DU according to our TOS progress2k12nbynd May 2012 #151
Thank you President Obama !!!!!!! nt steve2470 May 2012 #158
The President's words were wonderful to hear... Bluenorthwest May 2012 #159
President Obama did it. It was courageous not to wait until after the election. David Zephyr May 2012 #161
Thank you Mr. President Paka May 2012 #163
A president that says he can learn and change his mind? That is great, wish he'd make it Federal, uppityperson May 2012 #166
So happy - thank you, Mr. President! polichick May 2012 #167
Yay Obama!!!!!!!!! Vattel May 2012 #170
It's the right stance to take; civil rights belong to every American. pacalo May 2012 #171
Media had been saying that his reluctance was partly due to "his Church" What crap! FailureToCommunicate May 2012 #172
WONDERFUL DAY !! THANKS SKINNER. nt Laura PourMeADrink May 2012 #173
I'm very proud of the president for taking this stand. 6000eliot May 2012 #174
There have been things... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #177
Excellent. K&R. byronius May 2012 #179
the last I heard.... unkachuck May 2012 #180
Now you may have my support and money... Fearless May 2012 #181
Wow. wakemewhenitsover May 2012 #182
I can't wait to see how Romney takes credit for making Obama support same sex marriage Submariner May 2012 #183
Awesome, just awesome! n/t dmr May 2012 #184
+1,000,000,000,000,000,000 Odin2005 May 2012 #185
Did anyone really not see this coming? The Doctor. May 2012 #186
Join me! UnrepentantLiberal May 2012 #201
Good for him,,, finally. Tripod May 2012 #189
As Stewie would say, "Well, the last horse finally crossed the finish line." Suji to Seoul May 2012 #190
DU Rec #300. LAGC May 2012 #198
Tracey Ullman and her two Dads Gabby Hayes May 2012 #203
rec. thank you very much for posting this, Skinner. nt nofurylike May 2012 #205
This is monumental. Jamastiene May 2012 #206
Well well well. Reconcilliation of truth. Bout damn time. lonestarnot May 2012 #212
Great News! But when will environmentalists be considered equal? wordpix May 2012 #213
I am happy that he has come out in personal support of equality varelse May 2012 #215
Bold & Risky Move BlueDemKev May 2012 #218
About time! Yay! grahamhgreen May 2012 #220
Hate to piss on the parade rapturedbyrobots May 2012 #221
you know what, bubbalubagus May 2012 #222
This is what the 21st century looks like!! felix_numinous May 2012 #223
Obama’s gay marriage announcement followed by flood of campaign donations Scurrilous May 2012 #224
Rec # 350! Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #226
DU rec...nt SidDithers May 2012 #227
Electing to Evolve Classy_Liberal May 2012 #228
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