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In reply to the discussion: Why didn't Obama cancel his summit with Putin over their new anti-gay laws and policies? [View all]Cha
(297,138 posts)66. Yes, One of the reasons PBO is cancelling Putin's ass is his atrocious stance on Gay Rights..
"Obama: 'No patience' for anti-LGBT laws in Russia"
"Given our lack of progress on issues such as missile defense and arms control, trade and commercial relations, global security issues, and human rights and civil society in the last 12 months, we have informed the Russian government that we believe it would be more constructive to postpone the summit until we have more results from our shared agenda," the White House said.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/07/politics/obama-putin/
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President Barack Obama said Tuesday he has no patience for countries that try to treat gays or lesbians or transgender persons in ways that intimidate them or are harmful to them.
Speaking to Tonight Show host Jay Leno, the president was asked by the host about recent legislation in Russia that cracks down on gay rights.
Do you think it will affect the Olympics? Leno asked the President, whose own views on the subject have evolved in the course of his presidency. Russia is slated to host the Winter Olympics in 2014, in the city of Sochi.
Obama was adamant. Every judgment should be made on the track, or in the swimming pool, or on the balance beam, and peoples sexual orientation shouldnt have anything to do with it.
He also noted Russias eagerness for a successful Olympic games, saying "I think they understand that for most of the countries that participate in the Olympics, we wouldn't tolerate gays and lesbians being treated differently.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/07/president-obama-no-patience-for-anti-lgbt-laws-in-russia/
It seems some just read your caption and comment on that.. not even seeing your "edit". Ready to pounce.
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Why didn't Obama cancel his summit with Putin over their new anti-gay laws and policies? [View all]
CreekDog
Aug 2013
OP
What policy would we have less influence over as a result of canceling this over Snowden? n/t
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#24
It's impossible for the law to "end on its own" without the signature of the President
Cali_Democrat
Aug 2013
#21
"Letting others do the heavy lifting insulates him" -> You have no idea how laws get passed...
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#54
I love how you have changed the subject away from gay rights to avoid embarassment.
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#91
"How's that alternate reality bubble you're living in? Is it fun?" It actually sounds like one hell
Number23
Aug 2013
#49
A most telling question. From it one may infer Obama's actual priorities.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#16
People will slam Obama for allegedly not speaking out against the Russian legislation
Cali_Democrat
Aug 2013
#45
Obama has also talked about being like Trayvon Martin and that attacks on peaceful protesters
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#73
Make up your mind. Are words meaningless or are Obama's platitudes re: Ray Kelly reason
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#77
He also mentioned Russia's support of Syria which is far more of an international
Number23
Aug 2013
#52
Yes, because a reduction in civil rights makes our national security more in danger
CreekDog
Aug 2013
#41
Our leaders don't do anything that doesn't benefit them. I think cancelling this trip had more to
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#74
He did cite the new laws on Leno as part of why he cancelled and he did so
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#42