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1. I would say a lot of Democrats need us, support us and will advocate for us.

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 12:49 PM

Apr 2012

But of course there are a few in high places that just use us for politics when it's in their best interest (andsometimes, even when it's not).

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A friend, in need, is a friend indeed [View all] MNBrewer Apr 2012 OP

Or, as the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers put it... Atman Apr 2012 #2

We matter to them mitchtv Apr 2012 #3

Democratic Party's shell game on LGBT rights MNBrewer Apr 2012 #5

we can expect nothing` mitchtv Apr 2012 #6

One might get the idea MNBrewer Apr 2012 #7

"All in good time" is what I'm hearing. Iggo Apr 2012 #11

I've heard that somewhere before MNBrewer Apr 2012 #19

No thanks mitchtv Apr 2012 #13

Have what you have. Do what you will.... wandy Apr 2012 #14

So says the Voice of Privilege (TM) /nt Creideiki Apr 2012 #28

Wow, I usually have to go out into DU proper TriMera Apr 2012 #15

privilege has its privileges mitchtv Apr 2012 #16

Yes, yes it does. n/t TriMera Apr 2012 #17

Take this for whats it worth. William769 Apr 2012 #18

but this is our battle... unapatriciated Apr 2012 #27

"The other guys are worse" is not a very good answer. Iggo Apr 2012 #10

I think this is what I was trying to say.... wandy Apr 2012 #24

Good. So now you have a tiny inkling of how it feels. Zorra Apr 2012 #29

This is offensive The Philosopher Apr 2012 #22

I did tell you about it The Philosopher Apr 2012 #25

Point taken. wandy Apr 2012 #26

Good. That's always the first step to learn. (nt) Call Me Wesley Apr 2012 #31

I support you. nt ZombieHorde Apr 2012 #8

I'd say we remain a part of their balancing act... Fearless Apr 2012 #30