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Obama: Commander in chief must back gay troops
CBS News / The Associated Press ^ | October 1, 2011

Posted on 10/02/2011 1:56:23 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

President Barack Obama sharply rebuked his Republican rivals Saturday, saying anyone who wants to be commander in chief must support the entire U.S. military, including gay service members.

A combative Obama criticized Republican presidential candidates for staying silent when the crowd at a recent debate booed a gay soldier who asked a question of the contenders via videotape.

"You want to be commander in chief? You can start by standing up for the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States, even when it's not politically convenient," Obama said during remarks at the annual dinner of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay rights organization.

Referencing the boos at the Sept. 22 Republican debate, he said: "We don't believe in standing silent when that happens."

Obama touted his administration's efforts to repeal the military's ban on openly gay service members, as well as his orders to the Justice Department to stop enforcing a law defining marriage as between one man and one woman...

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gaymarriage; homosexualagenda; homosexualmarriage; obama
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
See how these analogs play in liberal lala logic: All between consenting adults, right?
161 posted on 10/02/2011 8:29:08 AM PDT by bvw
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To: Evil Slayer

Well, you see, I don’t deny God. I just do not follow Christianity.

God gave man free will and an independent mind, and in doing so meant for us to have a myriad of different views, including different religious beliefs.

Disagreement and discourse are thus holy things.


162 posted on 10/02/2011 8:30:46 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: Byzantine Basileus
I'm not talking about conversion attempts.

I'm talking about openly sexual behavior among themselves in the presence of heterosexuals.

DADT seemed to have adequately addressed this issue, yet for some reason it was unsatisfactory to homosexuals.

What do you suppose that reason was?

163 posted on 10/02/2011 8:31:46 AM PDT by Madame Dufarge
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To: Madame Dufarge

The studies I have provided links to indicate that allowing homosexuals in the military have not damaged unit cohesion or caused a decline in effectiveness.


164 posted on 10/02/2011 8:34:30 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: Evil Slayer
pretty much... can this be far behind???

165 posted on 10/02/2011 8:35:24 AM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Byzantine Basileus
But the rules have changed. Now, they can actually display their activities without penalty.
166 posted on 10/02/2011 8:37:18 AM PDT by Evil Slayer (Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war)
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To: Byzantine Basileus; Jim Robinson; lentulusgracchus; Antoninus

Byzantine, the owner of Free Republic frowns on homosexuals in the military as well as the entire spectrum of the homo-agenda. You’re brand new here, so either you don’t know that, or?


167 posted on 10/02/2011 8:37:39 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: Byzantine Basileus
...and in doing so meant for us to have a myriad of different views, including different religious beliefs.

Not what God says. Might want to study up on the basics before leaping into such grievous error.

168 posted on 10/02/2011 8:40:13 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: ToxicMich
For your information, the human Canadian Rights Commission doesn’t have the power to imprison people…

Actually, they do, as a backup to the fines/damages they assess in cases of "conviction". (I use that word advisedly; these courts are/were sui generis in that they combine the civil and criminal law: I accused the law's writers of attempting to bring criminal charges under civil standards of proof, to lubricate and facilitate "convictions" of persons accused of political ThoughtCrime.)

In the Edmonton case, the accused divine was defiant and swore he wouldn't pay a penny of any levy; which raised the distinct possibility of a prison term for him.

My Canadian cousin-in-law didn't believe me when I told her that imprisonment might be a consequence of his having preached uncut, undiluted Leviticus to the soul-aggrieved catamites; but she conceded after I linked her to an Alberta daily's account of the proceedings, published as they were getting under way.

169 posted on 10/02/2011 8:40:45 AM PDT by lentulusgracchus (Concealed carry is a pro-life position.)
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To: lentulusgracchus; Byzantine Basileus

Ten Reasons to Oppose an “LGBT Law” or Policy for the Military
The Center for Military Readiness ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2608259/posts

Senate Testimony: European Militaries Are Not Role Models for U.S.
The Center for Military Readiness ^ | 3/22/2010
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2608228/posts

Rates of Homosexual Assault in the Military Are Disproportionately High
FRC ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2608306/posts

In Support the 1993 Law Stating that Homosexuals are not Eligible to Serve in the Military
CMR ^ | July 23, 2008 | Elaine Donnelly
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2608370/posts

“THE REAL PENTAGON POLL: 91% OF SERVICE MEMBERS REJECT HOMOSEXUAL LEADERS - 1 IN 4 WOULD QUIT”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2635458/posts

“MILITARY: Marines lead opposition to repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2635350/posts

“Mullen: Troops Who Balk at Change in Gay Service Policy Can Find Other Work”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2636350/posts


170 posted on 10/02/2011 8:40:48 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: little jeremiah

I did not know that. Does that extend to banning individuals who disagree with that stance, but are otherwise firmly in the conservative camp?

Hehehe, camp.


171 posted on 10/02/2011 8:40:56 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: Byzantine Basileus

Are you a Libertarian? They support the entire homo-agenda platform, legalizing prostitution, porn with no holds barred, legalizing all drugs, and are pro-abortion. You claimed you are against abortion, so you can’t be a purist Libertarian then.

Oh, are you a member/supporter of GOProud?


172 posted on 10/02/2011 8:43:36 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: Cvengr

I have my own interpretation of God. As I said, I do not adhere to the Christian interpretation.


173 posted on 10/02/2011 8:43:36 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: little jeremiah; Admin Moderator

I agree with you. Byzantine Basileus has and still is totally going against Jim’s rules for forum posting. The poster should be either warned or removed.


174 posted on 10/02/2011 8:44:49 AM PDT by Evil Slayer (Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war)
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To: Bikkuri
As long as they keep their personal life personal, it’s their business.. just leave it out of my life (and any other hetro that doesn’t care for it or want it crammed down our throats).

What, you think it's the 1940s or 50s? That horse left the barn and died of old age 30 years ago at least.

175 posted on 10/02/2011 8:45:53 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: little jeremiah

I do not support legalizing of drugs, certain types of porn should be outlawed and lots of Libertarians seems howling-at-the-moon crazy.

I think there is a vast spectrum in terms of conservative belief, and there will be different groups forming in support of those beliefs.


176 posted on 10/02/2011 8:45:59 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: OldGoatCPO

Chief, I think the word faggot has 2 g’s. Carry on.


177 posted on 10/02/2011 8:46:47 AM PDT by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Byzantine Basileus

Conservatives do not support the vile homo-agenda.

Read the links I posted above if you have the slightest interest in truth.

Are you a member of GOProud?


178 posted on 10/02/2011 8:47:27 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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To: little jeremiah

I do not support legalizing of drugs, certain types of porn should be outlawed and lots of Libertarians seems howling-at-the-moon crazy.

I think there is a vast spectrum in terms of conservative belief, and there will be different groups forming in support of those beliefs.


179 posted on 10/02/2011 8:47:42 AM PDT by Byzantine Basileus
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; AFA-Michigan; Abathar; Albion Wilde; AliVeritas; Antoninus; BabaOreally; ...
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Another articles about President 0h0m0 pushing vile destructive mental illness and sexual deviancy in OUR military. A live action thread with at least on pro-homo troll still not zotted.

180 posted on 10/02/2011 8:49:18 AM PDT by little jeremiah (We will have to go through hell to get out of hell.)
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