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Obama Vows to End "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
The New York Times reports:
President Obama on Saturday renewed his vow to allow gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the military, but failed to offer a timetable for doing so - an omission likely to inflame critics who say he is not fighting aggressively enough for gay rights.
"I will end 'don't ask, don't tell,' " Mr. Obama told an audience of nearly 3,000 people at a fund-raising dinner for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay advocacy group. "That is my commitment to you."
Of all the issues Mr. Obama has vowed to address, the Clinton-era "don't ask, don't tell" policy is perhaps the one that stirs the most emotion. Mr. Obama said Saturday night that he was working with the Pentagon and with House and Senate leaders to repeal the policy, but many gay rights supporters have accused him of dragging his feet.
Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' [New York Times]
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teeball
9:55AM Oct 11th 2009
When you fail at the important things this is what he gives lip service to,,,so to speak,,,,
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buster
1:57PM Oct 11th 2009
END IT OBAMA, we need the TROOPS, we are at WAR!
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(2) ezs4885
10:04AM Oct 11th 2009
I know, being an ex paratrooper, that knowing that your fox hole buddy isn't going to try to touch you or make advances toward you, is extremely important. I personally would react VERY HARSHLY, if something like that would happen. A man trained in combat arm's is considered a warrior, a man who might paint his nail's, could not be. PERSONALITIES WOULD CLASH IN PROBABLY A VIOLENT WAY. Obama, having never served, is not qualified to make such a decision.
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(15) cushing1
12:05PM Oct 11th 2009
During my days in the Navy, I had to vow to defend our constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
I wonder how many of today's service men and women question whether Afghanistan or the administration in Washington poses the greater threat.
Morality and responsibility to those who fight to defend America seem to be going out of style.
I wonder how many of today's service men and women question whether Afghanistan or the administration in Washington poses the greater threat.
Morality and responsibility to those who fight to defend America seem to be going out of style.
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(12) ameh78
11:35PM Oct 11th 2009
I think what you fail to see is every man is created equal. You seem to think every gay man wants to jump your bones.. is this a secret wish?
The fact is, if men and women can serve side by side then a gay man and a straight man can do the same. It makes 100% no difference. Just like a straight man would have to calm his hornyness with a female - a gay man would need to do the same.
Now.. with that in mind.. As a gay woman, I am not sure I agree with removing dont ask dont tell. In a way it protects gays while being in the service. There are far too many assholes that would rather attack someone just for being gay..I would like to see a compromise. If you are out - fine - but if you arent - dont spread it around.
The fact is, if men and women can serve side by side then a gay man and a straight man can do the same. It makes 100% no difference. Just like a straight man would have to calm his hornyness with a female - a gay man would need to do the same.
Now.. with that in mind.. As a gay woman, I am not sure I agree with removing dont ask dont tell. In a way it protects gays while being in the service. There are far too many assholes that would rather attack someone just for being gay..I would like to see a compromise. If you are out - fine - but if you arent - dont spread it around.
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(2) oxbow99
10:21AM Oct 11th 2009
I think we all know how much validity his "VOWS" carry. (earmarks, transparency, bi-partisanship, rising un-employment, rendition, raising taxes, on & on & on & on & on. He should vow to stop making empty vows.
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(9) patpacker
1:26PM Oct 11th 2009
Then maybe he'd have time to pay attention to national defense, supporting our troops and resolving our financial crisis. The latest vow confirms his role as Corrupter in Chief.
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(7) Shirley
10:28AM Oct 11th 2009
Obama drags his feet an any decision he has to make.
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(9) iflyboeing777s
8:37AM Oct 12th 2009
He does this to try to make the most informed decision. That's not something we are used to after the last eight years. Bush and his administration made too many snap decisions and regretted them later. I like that Obama is studious and thinks things through. Even as a conservative republican I like that he is taking time and consulting everyone who should be consulted.
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(0) Wonderful Brenda
10:51AM Oct 11th 2009
Just because someone is gay doesn't mean that he or she will be 'checking you out'or coming on to you in a foxhole! How arragant! Gay men prefer gay men, not straight homophobes. You will be safe! No, I am not gay.
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(-7) wdfisher57
11:01AM Oct 11th 2009
This type of social experimentation is the last thing we need to introduce into the foxhole on the battlefield. When routinely, weeks on end our spent in the field, a gay soldier waiting around for a gay encounter with another like minded gay sounds fairly unlikely to me. What then? Your logic refuses to take into consideration the the vast majority of combat soldiers don't even want the idea of something like this being present on the battlefield as a distraction, no matter how trivial you feel it might be. Obama has enough real issues on his plate right now to keep him busy. This shallow attempt to placate his gay base is wasting way too much precious time and resourses that he needs to be concentrating his efforts on.
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(6) greatqb44
10:56AM Oct 11th 2009
The sad thing is they believe him and will continue to support him
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(8) Headwind
11:06AM Oct 11th 2009
Faced with a decision on increasing the number of troops in Afghanistan, that screams for an immediate decision from Congress and the Pres, Obama chooses to make a politically motivated speech on "Don't ask, don't tell." Lives mean nothing to him, only the next election and furthering his leftist agenda.
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(9) rricha2027
11:12AM Oct 11th 2009
Now we all know the reason he is considering this is because he wants their vote and that is the only reason.
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(9) dcalsup
11:18AM Oct 11th 2009
Obama is a shallow, two bit hustler - a polished cheapshot artist - who's agenda is to destroy the America, my fathers and I have fought for. He is working to open the Gates of Hell onto her shores.
He is no man, just a punk.
He is no man, just a punk.
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(7) gnmk09
11:44AM Oct 11th 2009
This should be a 'real' morale booster for our Troops.
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(9) Andie Wuvs Me :)
12:02PM Oct 11th 2009
Hmm, me wonders if the Chris Columbus Parade in NYC Invited Da' ChoZen W'Onda' to attend? LOL
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(3) bessbkrsfld
1:13PM Oct 11th 2009
obama sucks ass
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(5) mkw737
1:56PM Oct 11th 2009
'don't ask, don't tell', along with equal rights laws, is the best and most appropriate answer for balance of all concerned in the military and in society in general. The same-genders are protected from discrimination that way, and those opposed on religious grounds - and those whom are simply grossed out by it & don't want it in their face - are not impinged either.
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(6) Eddie
9:23PM Oct 11th 2009
as a retired sailor, I can't say that Bill Clinton had it right on this or much else of what he did, certainly not in terms of "Commander In Chief". I personally, nor professionally, can't see the value of homosexuality in the work place, especially in a sexually open society. On a personal level, I can't stand the idea and have no desire to be around such attitudes or thinking any more that a health nut wants to be around a smoker! Not much difference there. As far as Obama goes, he's worse than Bill Clinton and Billy Carter combined.
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