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Obama to nominate first openly gay service secretary to lead the Army
Washington Post ^ | 09/18/15 | Gregg Jaffee

Posted on 09/18/2015 12:39:28 PM PDT by illiac

President Obama, in a historic first for the Pentagon, has chosen to nominate Eric Fanning to lead the Army, a move that would make him the first openly gay civilian secretary of one of the military services.

Fanning’s nomination is the latest in a series of actions taken by the administration to advance the rights of gays and lesbians throughout the federal government. The Obama administration has overhauled internal policies to provide benefits to same-sex partners, appointed gay men and lesbians to the executive branch and the federal bench and ended the 18-year ban on gays serving openly in the military.

Fanning, who must still be confirmed by the Senate, has been a specialist on defense and national security issues for more than 25 years in Congress and the Pentagon. As Army secretary, he would be partnered with Gen. Mark Milley, who took over as the Army’s top general in August. Together the two men would assume responsibility for the Pentagon’s largest and most troubled service.

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To: skimbell

Homos.


121 posted on 09/18/2015 1:50:28 PM PDT by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: laplata
"And who knows how bad the situation will be this time next year."

Yup...

122 posted on 09/18/2015 1:51:29 PM PDT by haywoodwebb (Telling people the truth about Jesus is all that really matters now...)
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To: SaveFerris

I hear ya. I've been pleased to defend Lakin and his actions when opportunity presented itself. The enlisted are sworn to obey orders, and so often they argue for Lakin's incarceration. The officers are sworn to defend the Constitution, and so they often bite their tongues and try not to say anything. That's what makes Lt. Col. Terry Lakin a genuine hero -- he didn't bite his tongue and look the other way. And he was willing with honor to pay a penalty for it. We have not forgetten, sir, we have not forgotten.


123 posted on 09/18/2015 1:52:05 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: illiac

Not a day goes by that this little pip-squeak has to appease his homosexual tendencies.

This is why we need someone like Cruz, Carson etc, because they have the balls to stop this nonsense and overturn all of this crap, plus get rid of this little turd poker.


124 posted on 09/18/2015 1:53:57 PM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: LouAvul

I am already shuddering to think how many heinous criminals he’ll pardon before leaving office. It’s gonna be epic, in a bad way!


125 posted on 09/18/2015 1:54:34 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: SkyPilot

Good grief, is that the turd pusher?

He should never have been near this job in the first place, but then again since when did the divider in chief ever put people into positions who qualify .


126 posted on 09/18/2015 1:55:43 PM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: MARKUSPRIME

me too. I swear this little fairy is obsessed with homosexuality.


127 posted on 09/18/2015 1:57:00 PM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: dfwgator

I loved that Monty Python sketch!!


128 posted on 09/18/2015 1:57:06 PM PDT by Sideshow Bob
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To: illiac
This is the most homo centric administration in the history of the country.

A huge percentage and probably a majority of Obama’s political and judicial appointments are given to people who are either homosexual or bisexual and even the heterosexual he appoints are radical gay activists.

Just go down the list starting with Hillary Clinton and President Obama himself.

Our country is being run by homosexuals and activists for the benefit of the homosexual agenda at the expense of the rest of the country and the Gay agenda and lifestyle is being rammed down the throats of the American people .

129 posted on 09/18/2015 2:01:52 PM PDT by rdcbn ("If what has happened here is not treason, it is its first cousin." Zell Miller)
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To: illiac

My guess is that there are plenty of policy reasons to oppose his nomination. For example, I would like to know if he agreed with Obama’s surrender in Iraq.

His openly gay sexual orientation should not disqualify him from the job. But neither should it insulate him from jokes. Everybody is subject to jokes about various characteristics. I hope he has a good sense of humor.

Therefore, I must say that this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “GI Joe”.


130 posted on 09/18/2015 2:03:02 PM PDT by AJFavish (www.allanfavish.com)
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To: Dagnabitt

WTF is that...


131 posted on 09/18/2015 2:04:40 PM PDT by PLMerite ("The issue is never the issue. The issue is the Revolution.")
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To: illiac

No Christians should serve in the army. If you are, time to RESIGN.


132 posted on 09/18/2015 2:06:20 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: 444Flyer

"Any of you homos touch me, and I'll kill you."

133 posted on 09/18/2015 2:06:53 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator
Meanwhile, at Chinese military command
134 posted on 09/18/2015 2:08:26 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: LouAvul

Obomba and his wife are disgraces


135 posted on 09/18/2015 2:08:58 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: SkyPilot

Is that the old MATS insignia on that wee plane?


136 posted on 09/18/2015 2:10:31 PM PDT by Ax ("You'll Never Walk Alone" (LFC))
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To: mojito

If he or it is confirmed, I will regret having any association with once the world’s greatest Army.


137 posted on 09/18/2015 2:11:07 PM PDT by Bobby_Taxpayer
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To: Viennacon

138 posted on 09/18/2015 2:12:58 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: RightGeek

Any Senator that supports this nomination is as queer as the nominee. Mitch?


139 posted on 09/18/2015 2:13:02 PM PDT by Bobby_Taxpayer
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To: PLMerite

A bunch of men serving in European/Canadian armed services, who have undergone various surgical/chemical processes in an attempt to look like women.

(What the Left calls “trans-women”.)

It’s a safe bet that Obama will have similar freaks in U.S. uniforms before he leaves office.


140 posted on 09/18/2015 2:13:23 PM PDT by Dagnabitt (Islamic Immigration is Treason)
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