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I Won't Be Gagged on Gays - Obama [yes, that IS the headline]
Nairobi Star ^ | 7/24/15 | Oliver Mathenge

Posted on 07/25/2015 11:50:43 AM PDT by markomalley

The White House has shrugged off demands by some leaders that President Barack Obama steers clear of support for gay rights while in Kenya on July 25.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that Obama was not expected to back away from addressing any particular tropic while in Kenya.

He was answering a question on the matter while addressing journalists during a daily briefing at the White House on Tuesday. "I had not been made aware of that particular announcement from Kenya.

Obviously, we have been clear that when the President travels around the world, he does not hesitate to raise concerns about human rights," Earnest said.

"And I'm confident that the President will not hesitate to make clear that the protection of basic universal human rights in Kenya is also a priority and consistent with the values that we hold dear here in the United States of America." The US Supreme Court recently ruled that homosexuals were free to get married in all American states, igniting debate worldwide. Obama hailed the ruling, saying that recognising same-sex marriages was a victory for the people of the United States. "Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle - that we are all created equal.

The project of each generation is to bridge the meaning of those founding words with the realities of changing times," Obama said after the ruling.

President Obama has used previous trips to Africa to urge governments to decriminalise homosexuality, but a number of Kenyan leaders have warned him not to talk about it. State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu however told journalists in Nairobi on Sunday that President Obama was free to talk on whatever subjects he wishes to. "Kenya cannot tell President Barack Obama what he will and will not say.

The government believes in the freedom of expression as enshrined in the constitution," Esipisu said. But this appears not to be the position held by all of government on the issue, as Attorney General Githu Muigai has already appealed a court order allowing the registration of a gay lobby group.

Last Sunday, speaking in church, Deputy President William Ruto said that he was ready to defend the country against homosexuality. "We have heard that in the US they have allowed gay relations and other dirty things. I want to say as a Christian leader that we will defend our country Kenya, we will stand for our faith and our country," Ruto said.

Separately, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has said Parliament and citizens have the capability "to sanction any advances perceived to encroach on our social fabric". "We will demonstrate firmness against such obtrusions," he assured. Majority Leader Aden Duale has also warned Obama, saying that the Jubilee Government will resist pressure to adopt same-sex marriage policies.

"We want to tell Obama that if one of the agendas of his visit is to push for the adoption of same-sex marriage, we won't accept it. As a Muslim and a leader in the Jubilee administration, I must tell the President the truth about issues that are dear to the Muslim community and I am happy that he listens," said Duale.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: africa; bhoafrica; fubo; gaykkk; hawaii; homosexualagenda; indonesia; kenya; kenyanbornmuzzie; libertarians; medicalmarijuana; obama; pakistan; uhurukenyatta
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1 posted on 07/25/2015 11:50:43 AM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

The quote goes on, ‘if anyone does any gagging, it’ll be me.’


2 posted on 07/25/2015 11:54:29 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: markomalley

Maybe somebody ought to ask Reggie.


3 posted on 07/25/2015 11:54:56 AM PDT by Stormdog (A rifle transforms one from subject to Citizen)
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To: markomalley

Apparently 0bama lacks a certain oral reflex that would make him qualified to be an actor in porn movies.


4 posted on 07/25/2015 11:54:59 AM PDT by henkster (Where'd my tagline go?)
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To: markomalley

FUBO!! You’re a disgrace to God and country!!


5 posted on 07/25/2015 11:55:22 AM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!)
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To: markomalley

He’s dying to come out of the closet.


6 posted on 07/25/2015 11:55:40 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: markomalley

“I Won’t Be Gagged on Gays”

LMAO....great headline!...you cant even make stuff up this stupid....


7 posted on 07/25/2015 11:56:03 AM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '16)
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To: markomalley

Throw his gay ass out, Kenya. The world will applaud.


8 posted on 07/25/2015 11:56:53 AM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: RoosterRedux
I think you're right

And the MOMENT that happens ... the wookie and wookettes will be the laughing stock of the planet !

9 posted on 07/25/2015 11:58:25 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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To: markomalley
Obama -I Won't Be Gagged on Gays

I am sure I could find a porno picture of Obama - but that could not be posted.
10 posted on 07/25/2015 11:58:25 AM PDT by Cheerio (Barry Hussein Soetoro-0bama=The Complete Destruction of American Capitalism)
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To: markomalley

It’s natural that the president would want to speak his mind while in his country of origin...


11 posted on 07/25/2015 11:59:08 AM PDT by American Quilter (The urge to save humanity is nearly always a cover for the urge to rule. - H.L. Mencken)
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To: markomalley

So much for cultural sensitivity, eh?


12 posted on 07/25/2015 12:03:47 PM PDT by Chicory
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Last Sunday, speaking in church, Deputy President William Ruto said that he was ready to defend the country against homosexuality. “We have heard that in the US they have allowed gay relations and other dirty things. I want to say as a Christian leader that we will defend our country Kenya, we will stand for our faith and our country,” Ruto said.


A statesman. We used to have some of those.


13 posted on 07/25/2015 12:04:30 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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I Won't Be Gagged on Gays - Obama

So, Obama.....mastered that gag reflex, have ya?

Call me.

14 posted on 07/25/2015 12:05:39 PM PDT by Lazamataz ("In a very short period of time, these will be the good old days." -- unknown Freeper, 2015)
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To: markomalley
A Headline For The Ages!!




15 posted on 07/25/2015 12:06:02 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Cheerio

His history has been more thoroughly scrubbed than I thought was possible. It’s doubtful we’ll ever see anything more damaging than the dooby picture.


16 posted on 07/25/2015 12:06:24 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: TigersEye
Throw his gay ass out, Kenya. The world will applaud.

No, keep his ass over there. We don't want him back.

17 posted on 07/25/2015 12:06:47 PM PDT by Marathoner (Cruz or Lose 2016)
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To: markomalley

When will Obama drop the beard and come out? Before or after he leaves office? My guess after the election, just before the inauguration of the new President.


18 posted on 07/25/2015 12:07:20 PM PDT by allendale
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To: markomalley

Obama is evil through and through.


19 posted on 07/25/2015 12:10:29 PM PDT by mulligan (I)
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To: markomalley

20 posted on 07/25/2015 12:11:06 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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