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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Affirms His Support for Same Sex Marriage [View all]Rhiannon12866
(205,363 posts)105. Welcome to DU, azmom!
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Is that what Harry Reid does? Bashing anyone because of their faith or lack thereof
24601
May 2012
#187
He did the right thing. Astounding to think that people often admire someone more
sabrina 1
May 2012
#202
I don't know what the fuck from my post would make you 'ill'. Save the crap for those that
Purveyor
May 2012
#153
Welcome to me ignore list but be forewarned, it is very lonely on that list. Enjoy. eom
Purveyor
May 2012
#231
This will change about 20 points because when Obama is for something, the haters become against it
nanabugg
May 2012
#115
I searched this on youtube to post, results gave things like 'Obama is the anti-Christ.'
freshwest
May 2012
#38
Playing it safe. Now will he call off his DOJ on MMJ for the citizens of states who want it?
SammyWinstonJack
May 2012
#211
You would be right if we had national elections. It will cost him in the electoral college
grantcart
May 2012
#46
Eh, I think Missouri's kind of a lost cause anyway. They were red in '08.
Arugula Latte
May 2012
#125
Its possible but arguable at best but my response was to the opinion that this was 'smart' politics.
grantcart
May 2012
#148
If the election were to be won or lost on the economy then they would have called it already.
grantcart
May 2012
#200
Finally - and yes, it's a strategic move as well as the right thing to say on ethical grounds -
haele
May 2012
#58
If you are thinking it would have made some difference in the NC Amendment 1
NorthCarolina
May 2012
#107
"...and that he still supports the concept of states deciding the issue on their own."
Hell Hath No Fury
May 2012
#106
Yup, he has now evolved to the exact same position Dick Cheney arrived at three years ago:
woo me with science
May 2012
#191
There are black and brown gays and lesbians who care about this issue. Your post is ignorant and
Liberal_Stalwart71
May 2012
#175
Finally. Now lets make sure that he does not regret it by supporting him when they make this their
jwirr
May 2012
#130
Just last night people were discussing just when something like this might happen. Not soon.
Gregorian
May 2012
#136
(sigh) it would be meaningless NOW if he had done this in 2009 and short circuited the Tealaban
DainBramaged
May 2012
#144
This is a great day and would officially be the first day he'd be allowed on DU according to our TOS
progress2k12nbynd
May 2012
#151
President Obama did it. It was courageous not to wait until after the election.
David Zephyr
May 2012
#161
A president that says he can learn and change his mind? That is great, wish he'd make it Federal,
uppityperson
May 2012
#166
Media had been saying that his reluctance was partly due to "his Church" What crap!
FailureToCommunicate
May 2012
#172
I can't wait to see how Romney takes credit for making Obama support same sex marriage
Submariner
May 2012
#183
As Stewie would say, "Well, the last horse finally crossed the finish line."
Suji to Seoul
May 2012
#190