Got to say, I'm surprised Pres. Obama didn't mention DADT at West Point

[Zenlitened]

I know, it's odd that anyone would feel surprise at this point. And I've certainly never been accused of being a starry-eyed optimist. But still... I'm disappointed, I really am. Seems to me it would have been so easy to slip in brief mention of some sort, in a speech that included:

And the faces in this stadium show a simple truth: America's Army represents the full breadth of America's experience. You come from every corner of our country -- from privilege and from poverty, from cities and small towns. You worship all of the great religions that enrich the life of our people. You include the vast diversity of race and ethnicity that is fundamental to our nation's strength.

and

But this nation was founded upon a different notion. We believe, "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." And that truth has bound us together, a nation populated by people from around the globe, enduring hardship and achieving greatness as one people. And that belief is as true today as it was 200 years ago. It is a belief that has been claimed by people of every race and religion in every region of the world. Can anybody doubt that this belief will be any less true -- any less powerful -- two years, two decades, or even two centuries from now?

Link to the transcript:
http://www.buzzstation.net/2010/05/obama-west-point-graduation-speech.html

[donco6]

1. LOL! Right.

Well, at least he didn't come out and support it. There's that.

[elleng]

2. Not a ground-breaking speech.

No surprise here.

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[Greg K]

4. It's not a political speech. Best to leave it out.

[dsc]

5. He discussed his plans for both wars

which are equally political issues.

[Davis_X_Machina]

6. Policy <> politics. n/t

[mitchtv]

7. as always

it's never the right time

[Bluebear]

8. Iraq 9/11 Iraq 9/11..those political points sure made it into the speech

[Smashcut]

9. I'm not.

He really doesn't care.

[QC]

10. Face it, he's just not that into you. n/t