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Tue Jun-30-09 01:00 PM
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| -REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT LGBT PRIDE MONTH RECEPTION |
Political Tiger |
Jun-29-09 06:28 PM |
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Thanks for posting. n/t |
ProSense |
Jun-29-09 07:01 PM |
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Thanks for posting this! I loved reading it! |
DesertDiamond |
Jun-30-09 12:45 AM |
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Thanks for this, PT...that |
Cha |
Jun-29-09 07:03 PM |
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Thanks for posting the excerpt. Good stuff. |
vaberella |
Jun-29-09 07:11 PM |
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Yes. WHY is this thread so quiet? |
CakeGrrl |
Jun-29-09 08:28 PM |
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That would have gotten more recs and posts. n/t |
vaberella |
Jun-29-09 09:48 PM |
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A large segment of DU is only happy when they're angry |
SpartanDem |
Jun-30-09 01:54 AM |
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the "large segment of DU" says your comment is a blanket attack and uncalled for |
Divine Discontent |
Jun-30-09 02:03 AM |
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Jun-30-09 07:11 AM |
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Fucked up, isn't it? |
Number23 |
Jun-29-09 10:17 PM |
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51 recs is barely recognition? |
Skittles |
Jun-30-09 04:18 AM |
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K & R! |
Boomerang Diddle |
Jun-29-09 07:16 PM |
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K&R. NT |
Grown2Hate |
Jun-29-09 08:02 PM |
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Thank you!!!! NT |
Clio the Leo |
Jun-29-09 08:05 PM |
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That's not an excerpt - it's the whole thing /nt |
dickthegrouch |
Jun-29-09 08:06 PM |
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Ain't it grand? dickthegrouch? :) nt |
babylonsister |
Jun-29-09 08:09 PM |
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The text is very nice |
Bluenorthwest |
Jun-29-09 08:49 PM |
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He gives great speeches. |
Vidar |
Jun-29-09 09:21 PM |
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K&R!! |
SeattleGirl |
Jun-29-09 10:40 PM |
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K&R |
johnaries |
Jun-29-09 11:37 PM |
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Thanks for posting this. |
madamesilverspurs |
Jun-30-09 12:33 AM |
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Well done is better than well said. ~Benjamin Franklin |
IndianaGreen |
Jun-30-09 01:22 AM |
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Are those he called out mostly his appointees? |
Hekate |
Jun-30-09 02:02 AM |
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C-SPAN video link: |
VespertineIconoclast |
Jun-30-09 03:48 AM |
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K&R |
comtec |
Jun-30-09 05:15 AM |
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great |
bigscott |
Jun-30-09 05:43 AM |
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You may believe that everyone agrees - but they don't. |
RaleighNCDUer |
Jun-30-09 11:59 AM |
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K&R! |
SunsetDreams |
Jun-30-09 05:55 AM |
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Nice! Thanks for posting. You never would have seen something like this posted on... |
Vektor |
Jun-30-09 06:27 AM |
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Ahh... |
BreweryYardRat |
Jun-30-09 06:32 AM |
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Has any American president ever made such supportive comments and promises to the LGBT community? |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 06:42 AM |
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He can end the policy right now. I'm not gratified he's "working on 'how we'll go about ending'" it |
chascarrillo |
Jun-30-09 07:15 AM |
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Point of information: I don't think he can end it right now |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 07:21 AM |
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Come up with a new script |
cboy4 |
Jun-30-09 10:08 AM |
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Do you have an opinion on whether a presidential "finding" is required? |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 11:28 AM |
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(facepalm) |
Starry Messenger |
Jun-30-09 11:45 AM |
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In other words ... |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 12:24 PM |
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I'm declaring I have a flat spot on my forehead. |
Starry Messenger |
Jun-30-09 12:29 PM |
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I think You're misreading this "finding" requirement. |
LooseWilly |
Jun-30-09 12:12 PM |
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That's not the provision I was referring to |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 12:20 PM |
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Way to change the subject back to something you can vaguely quote with authority... |
LooseWilly |
Jun-30-09 01:01 PM |
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That's the provision. It requires a presidential determination... |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 02:52 PM |
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LW:New Study: Obama Can Halt Gay Discharges With Executive Order |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 01:47 PM |
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Well well well, seems like military law experts agree with my interpretations from post 55. |
LooseWilly |
Jun-30-09 02:20 PM |
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The military experts agree, top legal minds agree, the nation agrees. |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 02:32 PM |
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While I appreciate this organization's attempt to make a good argument, it's a stretch |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 03:16 PM |
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Jun-30-09 06:16 PM |
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Dupe |
Toasterlad |
Jun-30-09 06:20 PM |
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LOL! |
HamdenRice |
Jun-30-09 06:37 PM |
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I don't know cboy, that sounds like a rather original script to me... |
LooseWilly |
Jun-30-09 11:59 AM |
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Yea, I know |
cboy4 |
Jun-30-09 12:10 PM |
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LW: Palm Center replies to WaPo Critique Of Executive Order Proposal |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 01:52 PM |
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Well, uh, the only Democratic presidents since 1980 have been Clinton and Obama, its a thin honor. |
readmoreoften |
Jun-30-09 04:58 PM |
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Thanks President Obama. As a gay man, I give you a B+ for the speech! |
Raster |
Jun-30-09 07:07 AM |
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When the Obama administration |
nevergiveup |
Jun-30-09 08:38 AM |
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I am "keeping the faith"... cautiously. I hope with all of my heart you are correct. I truly do. |
Raster |
Jun-30-09 09:30 AM |
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So Obama gives good speech... |
Umbral |
Jun-30-09 10:18 AM |
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Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. |
Political Tiger |
Jun-30-09 10:25 AM |
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Oh he's spoken out alright |
Ratty |
Jun-30-09 01:03 PM |
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I think people mean specifically speaking to Congress about taking action. |
LooseWilly |
Jun-30-09 01:11 PM |
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LW: A Practical plan to repeal DADT |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 02:04 PM |
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I don't "whine" about Obama not talking enough crap about how much he respects gay people. |
readmoreoften |
Jun-30-09 05:01 PM |
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K&R. |
jenmito |
Jun-30-09 10:32 AM |
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Excellent speech! |
Veruca Salt |
Jun-30-09 11:46 AM |
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Not surprisingly, I didn't believe a word he had to say |
cboy4 |
Jun-30-09 12:12 PM |
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Have you called congress today? |
O is 44 |
Jun-30-09 12:33 PM |
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+! |
Tektonik |
Jun-30-09 12:44 PM |
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Delete... |
Ratty |
Jun-30-09 01:00 PM |
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And not |
Baltoman991 |
Jun-30-09 01:10 PM |
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k and r |
grantcart |
Jun-30-09 12:33 PM |
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Nice Post |
BigD_95 |
Jun-30-09 01:27 PM |
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Did George Bush hold similar events? |
NJmaverick |
Jun-30-09 01:47 PM |
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Wow! Obama's better than GWB on LGBT issues! What a recommendation! |
readmoreoften |
Jun-30-09 05:02 PM |
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Love this speech!! |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Jun-30-09 02:18 PM |
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I don't think the President can issue a blanket stay from enforcing DADT like many think he can do. |
4lbs |
Jun-30-09 02:25 PM |
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Actually it averages 1.7 per day. |
Starry Messenger |
Jun-30-09 02:32 PM |
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Or we can away throw $25 million and a decorated military man: Col. Fahrenback |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 02:38 PM |
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Ok. That would be one where it would be easy to issue a stay. |
4lbs |
Jun-30-09 02:43 PM |
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The policy is unjust and do gays have to prove their humanity? n/t |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 03:05 PM |
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That's not the point, having to prove their humanity. The point is what reason would the President |
4lbs |
Jun-30-09 06:25 PM |
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Wow, I didn't know he had flown during 9/11. |
Starry Messenger |
Jun-30-09 03:36 PM |
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Fahrenback said President Obama explained about "old timers" in the military |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 04:38 PM |
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I based my number on 20,000 people kicked out over a 16 year period. |
4lbs |
Jun-30-09 02:43 PM |
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I have posted before about people wanting it all NOW, NOW, NOW |
Rob Gregory Browne |
Jun-30-09 02:50 PM |
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Well said! n/t |
Political Tiger |
Jun-30-09 02:59 PM |
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Exactly. |
Fearless |
Jun-30-09 03:07 PM |
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NOW NOW NOW? The first LGBT civil rights bill failed to pass congress in 1973! |
readmoreoften |
Jun-30-09 05:09 PM |
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I'm not saying you don't have REASON to be impatient |
Rob Gregory Browne |
Jul-01-09 01:27 PM |
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Jun-30-09 06:14 PM |
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Okey dokey |
jumptheshadow |
Jun-30-09 06:30 PM |
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Works for me. nt |
Rob Gregory Browne |
Jul-01-09 01:27 PM |
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Thank you for the much needed dose of COMMON SENSE! n/t |
Boomerang Diddle |
Jun-30-09 06:46 PM |
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Creators of Military Gay Ban Tell Author It Was "Based on Nothing" |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 03:00 PM |
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Kick!! This was a hugely symbolic event |
Politicub |
Jun-30-09 03:15 PM |
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Shortage of Arabic speakers on September 10, 2001, warning translated on 9-12-01. |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-30-09 03:21 PM |
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I missed the talk on TV, thanks for posting the words! It means much to me! |
Riverman |
Jun-30-09 04:12 PM |
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I adore your post |
Number23 |
Jun-30-09 07:07 PM |
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And Here Come the Privledged Sheep, Applauding WORDS Again. |
Toasterlad |
Jun-30-09 06:22 PM |
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My gay friends cannot wait anymore |
benny05 |
Jun-30-09 06:34 PM |
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I'm sick of words. |
Political Heretic |
Jun-30-09 07:04 PM |
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