LostinVA
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Wed Jun-17-09 12:17 PM
Response to Reply #61 |
| 64. I think it's starting -- there's a thread in GDP about the memo -- it was just released |
| -BREAKING: President Obama's memorandum will probably not include health benefits |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 09:50 PM |
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oh THIS is going to go over well -- nt |
xchrom |
Jun-16-09 09:51 PM |
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BUT HE'S ONLY BEEN IN OFFICE SIX MONTHS!!!!!!! |
ronnykmarshall |
Jun-17-09 11:57 AM |
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i think we should stitch them up some outfits. nt |
xchrom |
Jun-17-09 12:47 PM |
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I told y'all so...... |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 09:52 PM |
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yup. bribery to lure teh gays back to the imploding fundraiser to |
jonnyblitz |
Jun-16-09 09:55 PM |
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But amazingly a lot of DUers think it's a great leap |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 09:56 PM |
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No, but a great leap was involved in my response. |
aquart |
Jun-16-09 10:13 PM |
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AP says health benefits included. I guess we'll see |
Thrill |
Jun-16-09 09:53 PM |
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DU wants symbolism, while Obama wants laws and long term solutions. |
MarjorieG |
Jun-16-09 09:57 PM |
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I don't want this memorandum if it only covers moving expenses. |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 10:00 PM |
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Interim justice is better than no justice at all. |
katandmoon |
Jun-16-09 10:02 PM |
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It's the other way around, honey. This whole memo IS symbolism. |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 10:04 PM |
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No, honey, I need LEGAL PROTECTION. An executive order for any human right is fine by me. |
readmoreoften |
Jun-16-09 10:11 PM |
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Just saying the pent up feelings of right, pain, and frustration shouldn't come down |
MarjorieG |
Jun-16-09 10:18 PM |
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These "allies on DU" are fair weather friends. Only happy to support equality when we're silent. |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 10:26 PM |
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You forgot to mention poutrage |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 07:49 AM |
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I don't think you're helpful. |
Starry Messenger |
Jun-17-09 08:02 AM |
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Yeah, so if we don't get health care, it's all teh gays fault. |
donco6 |
Jun-17-09 08:19 AM |
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Well, we were singlehandedly responsible for the 200 and 2004 losses, |
QC |
Jun-17-09 10:45 AM |
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True. Isn't there more we can do? |
donco6 |
Jun-17-09 06:08 PM |
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Laws and long term solutions? |
WillBowden |
Jun-17-09 06:54 AM |
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Oh, you again |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 07:48 AM |
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And the only way we ever get action is by being loud. |
donco6 |
Jun-17-09 08:21 AM |
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if slavery was involved Obama would be moving his lawful ass a bit faster. |
sui generis |
Jun-17-09 01:25 PM |
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Oh my god that's RICH! He extends recognition but likely with few, if any, real benefits. |
readmoreoften |
Jun-16-09 09:57 PM |
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Spouses will be able to eat in the employee cafeteria. |
QC |
Jun-16-09 10:00 PM |
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hey, he also issued a proclamation. |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 10:05 PM |
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Just another picture of him with his shirt off! |
QC |
Jun-16-09 10:06 PM |
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*fap fap fap* |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 10:10 PM |
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A Shetland Pony |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 07:49 AM |
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... with pink polka dots, or else it's all over. |
closeupready |
Jun-17-09 01:05 PM |
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Can I use the employee discount card? Will it offset the cost of hospitalization and dying alone? |
readmoreoften |
Jun-16-09 10:15 PM |
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You may use the card, but only once a week. n/t |
QC |
Jun-16-09 10:18 PM |
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there's blackout periods too |
FLAprogressive |
Jun-16-09 10:21 PM |
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do they get to choose dessert? |
ruggerson |
Jun-16-09 11:07 PM |
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Depends on how much dessert they made that day. n/t |
QC |
Jun-16-09 11:09 PM |
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Yes, |
NMMNG |
Jun-17-09 07:16 AM |
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Only if they are nice, clean gays, not like those angry radicals. n/t |
QC |
Jun-17-09 08:24 AM |
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Discounted soup and sammies is enough for teh gays |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 07:49 AM |
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Congress has to approve all money |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 10:03 PM |
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Which is why it isn't all champagne and flowers around here just because of this memo. |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 10:08 PM |
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We are "insufferable ingrates," as one of the head cheerleaders just remarked. |
QC |
Jun-16-09 10:14 PM |
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Why are you gays whining about moving expenses? Isn't that what you've been asking for? |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 10:16 PM |
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Damn insufferable ingrates! |
QC |
Jun-16-09 10:26 PM |
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Why do you hate America? |
Chovexani |
Jun-17-09 07:01 PM |
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Someone seriously wrote that? Ugh. |
Metric System |
Jun-16-09 11:46 PM |
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Yes, one of the most peppy (and catty) of the cheerleaders said it. |
QC |
Jun-17-09 07:15 AM |
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The dominant majority just can't understand |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-17-09 12:47 PM |
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Or point towards the problem - Congress n/t |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 11:04 PM |
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Then it's even more coldhearted and cynical than I thought, to tease with the idea of "benefits" |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 11:09 PM |
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Only Congress can give those benefits |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 11:14 PM |
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Then President Obama should just say that instead of playing this benefits game |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 11:16 PM |
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My god, he has - probably will again tomorrow |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 11:21 PM |
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Enough with the devil's advocate games. |
hulklogan |
Jun-16-09 11:22 PM |
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That's what needs to be done |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 11:25 PM |
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This is really disappointing .......... |
Tangerine LaBamba |
Jun-16-09 10:17 PM |
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Since only Congress can change pay, health, and retirement benefits, what's left? |
IndianaGreen |
Jun-16-09 10:24 PM |
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Moving expenses and cafeteria privileges |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 07:50 AM |
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"My hands are tied" he'll say, with a really sad look. |
donco6 |
Jun-17-09 08:24 AM |
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This is being discussed on Rachel's show (show is on now). |
dgibby |
Jun-16-09 10:31 PM |
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Congress has powers against an Executive Order |
sandnsea |
Jun-16-09 11:13 PM |
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I am so unimpressed. This was his "big June announcement"? Copying Hillary's move at the State Dept? |
David Zephyr |
Jun-16-09 11:47 PM |
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You're not being very hopeful, David. Changealicious, either. n/t |
QC |
Jun-16-09 11:55 PM |
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It's basically a stunt to shut the gays up |
nichomachus |
Jun-17-09 12:08 AM |
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A few tasty crumbs. |
sisters6 |
Jun-17-09 05:55 AM |
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Without health care benefits, not even all that tasty. |
Rhythm |
Jun-17-09 09:07 AM |
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The crumbs will be enough for some. tasty or not. Sad. |
sisters6 |
Jun-17-09 09:11 AM |
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It'll be enough for some of our so-called 'allies' to start another round of 'poutrage' catcalls |
Rhythm |
Jun-17-09 10:43 AM |
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I think it's starting -- there's a thread in GDP about the memo -- it was just released |
LostinVA |
Jun-17-09 12:17 PM |
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See dino run. |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-17-09 12:43 PM |
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Fuckin' right, it ain't! |
GodlessBiker |
Jun-17-09 08:58 AM |
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Due to DOMA - "benefits" cannot include health benefits. |
bluedawg12 |
Jun-17-09 12:42 PM |
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Just wanna say, I made a positive remark in the LBN thread, but I take it back. |
closeupready |
Jun-17-09 01:04 PM |
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Gerry Studds' spouse has joined a case (filed in March) for survivor benefits, health and annuity. |
pinto |
Jun-17-09 06:30 PM |
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This is our Fierce Advocate y'all |
Chovexani |
Jun-17-09 07:00 PM |
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Fierce Advocate™ nt |
Seen the light |
Jun-17-09 07:56 PM |
#76 |
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