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US election: America goes liberal with gay marriage, abortion and cannabis votes
Telegraph ^ | 7 Nov 2012 | AFP

Posted on 11/07/2012 1:58:01 AM PST by Cronos

The generally liberal moves were decided among more than 170 ballot initiatives and referendums held across the country, as it re-elected Democratic President Barack Obama for four more years.

...During his first four-year term Mr Obama had also fulfilled a pledge to repeal the controversial Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) law banning openly gay servicemen and women from serving in the US military.

Three states voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage, including Maine - which voted in a referendum against it in 2009, but reversed that decision with 54 percent in favor to 46 percent against

.. Meanwhile three states - Colorado, Washington and Oregon - voted on proposals to legalize marijuana including for recreational use, going further than a number of states which already allow it for medicinal purposes.

...Florida voters meanwhile rejected a proposal to ban the use of public funds for abortion or for insurance coverage for the service, according to partial results..

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


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To: Cronos

Stay in Poland friend. We may need someone there to help with immigration. If I remember right, you can now pass for local.

Don’t come back home. There won’t be a home much longer I’m afraid.


21 posted on 11/07/2012 3:16:41 AM PST by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: Cronos

Legalizing marijuana isn’t a liberal position and no, I’ve never smoked the stuff.


22 posted on 11/07/2012 3:37:20 AM PST by freedomfiter2 (Brutal acts of commission and yawning acts of omission both strengthen the hand of the devil.)
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To: redgolum

One hundred years ago, my ancestors left Poland to escape the tyranny of the Russian occupiers. It may be time to return to the land of my ancestors.


23 posted on 11/07/2012 3:54:32 AM PST by reg45 (Barack 0bama: Implementing class warfare by having no class.)
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To: Cronos

If I were a liberal, I’d be laughing too.

Majorities want a border crackdown - but the border is open.

Majorities do NOT want abortions government funded - it will be.

Majorities want Obamacare repealed - you can forget that.

Majorities want taxes lowered - it’s off the table.

There’s a reason they are laughing at us. I would be too.


24 posted on 11/07/2012 4:08:19 AM PST by Tzimisce (THIS SUCKS)
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To: Cronos

It’s clear what’s happening. Romans one describes us to a “T”. We have moved from God and he has “given us over” to the depths of human depravity. This is how every great civilization has ended. Things will get worse. Much worse. Become self sufficient and get right with God because there’s a hard rain gonna fall.


25 posted on 11/07/2012 4:14:05 AM PST by circlecity
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To: Biggirl
Sadly, my prediction of a second American revolution or civil war WILL more likely happen, MARK MY WORDS.

No, it won't. Conservatism is the new Confederacy. The takers outnumber us. It is more likely that the US would follow what is going on in Greece, with a slide toward anarchy until a new tyrant steps forward.

26 posted on 11/07/2012 5:05:01 AM PST by CASchack
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To: Cronos

Lets not forget free birth control and abortions on the horizon.
The dumbing and numbing down of America continues.
Like I said America is like an alcoholic that hasn’t hit bottom yet.


27 posted on 11/07/2012 5:07:23 AM PST by tshaun
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To: Cronos

I traveled through Poland in 1991 and liked it. Are conditions such that Americans might consider immigrating there?


28 posted on 11/07/2012 5:27:45 AM PST by ScottinVA (Pray hard!)
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To: Tzimisce
Actually it seems like we are wrong -- Majorities WANT the border open, govt funded abortions, Obamacare, higher taxes on the rich, more government welfare. Obama won.

this is a cultural change

HOWEVER, I believe culture can be changed back...

29 posted on 11/07/2012 5:30:28 AM PST by Cronos (**Marriage is about commitment, cohabitation is about convenience.**)
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To: Cronos
HOWEVER, I believe culture can be changed back...

Maybe in a very gradual, generational process, but not in any of our lifetimes.

30 posted on 11/07/2012 5:35:40 AM PST by ScottinVA (Pray hard!)
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To: Cronos
Excellent read here from today's WSJ.
31 posted on 11/07/2012 5:47:01 AM PST by paul544
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To: Cronos

I’m talking about everyone. It won’t just be homosexual activists in your face, it will be your friends and family.


32 posted on 11/07/2012 7:38:08 AM PST by throwback (The object of opening the mind, is as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.)
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To: paul544

yes, thanks. A great summary and an excellent read.


33 posted on 11/07/2012 7:04:28 PM PST by MarMema (eh.)
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To: Cronos

And free cell phones.


34 posted on 11/07/2012 7:05:25 PM PST by MarMema (eh.)
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