Breaking: White House To Map Out DADT Repeal Plan

[Ian David]

Minutes ago, Kerry Eleveld at The Advocate reported that pro-repeal groups will meet with White House senior officials, including Valerie Jarrett and deputy chief of staff Jim Messina “to discuss the path forward on repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” during the lame duck session following the midterm elections.”

She writes,

“The White House is meeting with several interested parties to discuss the legislative repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell.’ The meeting will concern the work that remains to be done to ensure Congressional action on this issue this year,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.”



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[mucifer]

1. Lets see if it's as messy and helpful as DADT itself. nt

[Ian David]

2. "Don't Ask Don't Tell" will be replaced with simply "Don't Shower." n/t

[MineralMan]

3. Hang onto your hats, folks...the end of DADT is just around

the corner. A few Republicans who didn't dare vote for repeal will have gotten their reelection done, so they'll be able to vote without hurting their chances. The electorate can't remember what happened two weeks ago, so it's no risk to them now.

The military spending bill MUST be passed, and it will be passed.

Now, just let me find my popcorn...I know I left it somewhere around here...

[jaxx]

5. +1

[madmax]

6. Don't forget the beer

Popcorn makes me thirsty.

[joeybee12]

8. I'll take a diet coke instead...thanks...nt/

[DURHAM D]

13. Really? Name a Republican Senator that will vote for repeal.

Also do you really think Pryor and Lincoln will switch their votes? NO

Its not a plan - its just a way to try to get the LGBT community to buy more swamp land. Were just not that stupid.

[racaulk]

15. Not only that, but thanks to the special elections, there is a chance...

...that we will have even fewer Democrats in the lame duck session. WV and IL could potentially flip (thankfully, I think DE and NY are safe) and those new Republican Senators would be seated immediately after the election, making the road to repeal even tougher.

I'm with you, I find it hard to come up with a Republican Senator that would change their vote.

Oh, and did you notice that the military's survey (the one that Obama wants completed before legislative repeal goes forward) isn't due to be completed until after the midterm elections. Isn't that a funny coincidence?

[Duncan Grant]

16. And they expect us to build homes with a full basement on that land. Unreal.

You're so right; it's not a plan.

[queerart]

21. God(S) Bless You For Saying.....

What Many Of Us Are Thinking!

[racaulk]

4. I am hopeful that they will be able to put a viable action plan together.

But the cynic in me will believe it only when I see it.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but I'm beyond tired of riding this roller coaster.

K&R

[msongs]

7. maybe the republican log cabin lawsuit is forcing dems into doing the right thing nt

[ProfessionalLeftist]

9. I wish they'd gotten started on this earlier. After November

it's likely to be much harder. Along with a whole lot of other things.

As unfair and impossible as it is, the Obama admin really only had 2 years to effect meaningful change on this and other issues. Pubes will continue to block any and everything that might help the country (they only care about helping themselves and big business), and they will likely (if they have subpoena power) keep Obama and his admin tied up testifying on assinine committees about petty bullshit a la Clinton.

[closeupready]

10. Goodie, but my gayTM stays closed until after it happens.

Period.

[DURHAM D]

14. Mine too. nt

[Duncan Grant]

17. Mine, too.

I don't believe in unicorns. It's time for substantive "change".

[racaulk]

19. Same here.

[SocialistLez]

11. Just in time for elections.....NT

[philly_bob]

12. DELETE

Misunderstood original story. Got mixed up between DADT and judge's repeal of DADT. Sorry.

[Bluenorthwest]

18. And of course, the straight folks are dancing as if it was done

And the people actually involved say 'show me the money and we'll show you ours'. Guess who has been paying attention to such issues for decades?

[donco6]

20. They can't even make the statement on the record.

What's that tell ya?

BULLSHIT!

[queerart]

22. Ain't Gonna' Happen.......

....... One can smell the election in a weeks time......


More Blah, Blah, fucking Blah.... blahhblahblah.... Blah, blah....


They honestly think it's like hanging a carrot out in front of a horse.......


As the only part of the "pony" the GLBTQI community is going to get.....


Is a hot steaming load of "pony shit"......