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Iliyah

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23. Fine then

Reply to ProfessionalLeftist (Original post)

Wed May 9, 2012, 10:10 AM

May 2012

don't vote or vote for someone else so when the insane party of no comes into major offices such as the presidency and they enact a federal law overturning all gay marriages and civil unions please be the last person who will cry me a river - OK

Civil rights for blacks was not voted on by the American people because we all know it would have lost big time. The federal government voted for civil rights for blacks. Same here, many people are afraid of gays because of what many religions are teaching.

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North Carolina Gay Marriage Ban: Obama Says He's 'Disappointed' [View all] ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 OP

If you are "disappointed", Mr. President, then get off the fence and demonstrate some leadership! markpkessinger May 2012 #1

And get off the fence you did! Thank you, Mr. President! n/t markpkessinger May 2012 #40

He is. After all, the convention, and all those dollars, go to NC. That will teach them! 24601 May 2012 #43

It's official: this issue should *NOT* be left up to the states!!! Initech May 2012 #2

Did Obama REALLY say this? Behind the Aegis May 2012 #3

Unbelievable. Your reaction to this news is to be angry at Obama?! SunSeeker May 2012 #4

Damn right I am angry. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #8

Then you want a perfectionist, not a president. Nt. armodem08 May 2012 #9

If asking for someone to stand up for civil rights is asking for a "perfectionist," then yes, I am Behind the Aegis May 2012 #10

It took 3 years for JFK to come out for civil rights. alp227 May 2012 #11

Don't use strawman, they burn easily. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #12

So JFK facing the Civil Rights Movement is not comparable w/Obama vs. gay rights? alp227 May 2012 #13

I was referring to this bullshit straw-dude. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #14

Why? I know NC Am. 1 is distressing for you, but maybe re-read my thoughts after calming down, alp227 May 2012 #15

And maybe you will stop with the patronizing crap and actual read what I wrote. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #16

OK, now I've reconsidered, if Obama can attack Republicans on everything from taxes to Medicare, alp227 May 2012 #17

Because there are alot of people who dont support it and challenging it now cstanleytech May 2012 #22

This line gets the 'Jean Dixon Predicts Award'. Bluenorthwest May 2012 #46

Uh huh: blkmusclmachine May 2012 #5

Maybe President Obama will announce his unequivocal support for gay marriage totodeinhere May 2012 #6

Wouldn't that be just perfect?! Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #7

My apologies Lil Missy May 2012 #18

We won in 2008 too bupkus May 2012 #19

You're equating people wanting their civil rights to being EFerrari May 2012 #20

It sure as hell is. Puglover May 2012 #24

The jury thinks it's fine and dandy. QC May 2012 #28

The juries always say it is okay Marrah_G May 2012 #30

Hopefully the member will either edit or self delete this post maddezmom May 2012 #25

+1 fishwax May 2012 #32

yup AngryAmish May 2012 #33

What a hateful, bigoted stereotyping thing to say. William769 May 2012 #26

Well, you win the prize for most offensive post of the day - that's for sure. enlightenment May 2012 #29

Interesting choice of words, Lil Missy... TeeYiYi May 2012 #31

She certainly offended me, as a gay person living in North Carolina. yardwork May 2012 #37

I agree with you... TeeYiYi May 2012 #39

Holy Wow. Just wow. ScreamingMeemie May 2012 #34

Hey, Lil Missy Vanje May 2012 #35

What a filthy thing to say. /nt yardwork May 2012 #36

Pooed? Who the fuck wants to be pooed? JVS May 2012 #38

It's uncool to insult your allies; they'll never forgive you. Duncan Grant May 2012 #42

So does the state constitution trump the federal? cstanleytech May 2012 #21

Fine then Iliyah May 2012 #23

"disappointed"; such harsh language for a presidential candidate NorthCarolina May 2012 #27

Allowing states to vote on civil liberties is DISAPPOINTING...nt and-justice-for-all May 2012 #41

President Obama should issue an executive order for civil liberties BamaFanLee May 2012 #44

He can't issue executive orders where he has no authority. former9thward May 2012 #47

smh WhiteShoesATL May 2012 #45