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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:04 PM Original message |
"Obama to call for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal, adviser says" |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yeah we'll see if he gets around to it... |
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timeforpeace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 08:45 PM Response to Reply #1 |
32. If so, his presidency will be a resounding success. |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 09:34 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. It would be a plus no doubt |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
2. Good to officially know it is in the SOTU. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
3. K&R. Chris Matthews reported the same thing. n/t |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
4. The "Talking Points" from the WH that you posted this morning give absolutely no mention of this. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. When he does, you'll come back and apologize. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:20 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. Talking points are not meant to be a comprehensive list.... |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
6. Words! Words! Words! I'm so sick of words! |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:28 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. Funny-you just posted a bunch of WORDS! |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Ha! |
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Betty Karlson (902 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 02:44 AM Response to Reply #6 |
35. This reaction makes you |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
7. "... hold hearings on the issue in early February." |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 11:23 AM Response to Reply #7 |
44. I sincerely hope that Pres. Obama has given these officers... |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
9. How predictable that some here won't even take it as a good thing that he's going to call to repeal |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. He's calling for *HEARINGS* not directly to repeal DADT. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:33 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. He's not a king. He's calling for hearings to have it repealed. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:36 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. ONE Executive Order and it's DONE. No moral courage with President Obama and |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. For the last time, THE PRESIDENT CANNOT REPEAL LEGISLATION. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 03:10 AM Response to Reply #20 |
36. "Ignored" there has his fingers in his ears going "La la la, I can't hear you." |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. Not strong enough. Congress has to pass it so the next president can't undo it with ANOTHER |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 09:45 PM Response to Reply #17 |
34. Ah, no. |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 06:55 AM Response to Reply #17 |
40. If Obama can undue it with an executive order, the next |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. You're assuming facts not in evidence. |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 07:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
27. He has not called for congress to hold hearings at a certain time like he will now. n/t |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:38 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. YES! Why doesn't he just insist the Congress completely bypass the legislative process!!! |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 07:06 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. Anything to not give Obama credit. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 08:25 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. The President could punch Geithner in the face.... |
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dave29 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:44 PM Response to Reply #12 |
24. HE's calling for Repeal. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:32 PM Response to Reply #9 |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:35 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. When it finally does get repealed... |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 07:05 PM Response to Reply #15 |
28. I agree... |
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Cali_Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. The haters are a pathetic bunch, aren't they? nt |
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Tailormyst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 10:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
43. Excuse us if we don't crack open the champagne on this |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 11:28 AM Response to Reply #9 |
45. How predictable that some here can't resist needling... |
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mistertrickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
16. Show us DEEDS, not words. nt |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
19. I really hope he comes through on this -- soon! nt |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:39 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. It's slated for attachment to the defense approps bill to be passed in late March. |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 07:05 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. Great news!!! nt |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-27-10 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
23. Good start. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 03:12 AM Response to Original message |
37. And so he did. Looked right at the Joint Chiefs of Staff and told them, while Gates applauded.... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 03:22 AM Response to Original message |
38. haven't we heard this before? |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 05:35 AM Response to Reply #38 |
39. Not at a President's first SOTU, and spoken while looking at your Military folks...... |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 08:52 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. I don't think it's ever been said in a SOTU before. |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 09:14 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Not since the campaign trail.. |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-28-10 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
46. Shouldn't Obama at least allow gays to get married before |
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