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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 10:35 AM
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Obama is being asked to speak at the National Equality March (for LGBT rights) in October
It will be interesting to see if he accepts.

"Cleve (Jones) is the organizer at this point and I know he's negotiating that and in contact with the White House, and if Obama does show up and speak I think that says a lot. And if he doesn't, that also speaks volumes. I'm all for him being given the only VIP invite to speak."

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=22756
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 10:40 AM
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1. I pray that he does. This country needs a rational perspective on LGBT Human Rights.
Unfortunately, the crazies will just go crazier, but they were going to anyway, so we might just as well get it over with. That way we will know who the real Crazies are.
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CakeGrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 10:54 AM
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2. It'll be interesting to see the reaction around here if he accepts. n/t
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 10:59 AM
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4. I think most would be pleased
with the exception of those that think it would somehow "damage" Obama.
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QC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 11:44 AM
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6. Bingo. The complaining will come from the so-called "pragmatists." n/t
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krawhitham Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:28 PM
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12. people around here are never pleased
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liquid diamond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 04:02 PM
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24. +1
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Arkana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 02:36 PM
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23. He's got nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain by doing this.
Chances are he will.
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SemiCharmedQuark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 10:54 AM
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3. I hope he does. And I hope he has SOMETHING done by then.
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DURHAM D Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 11:17 AM
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5. He won't.
He is going to keep his eye on the prize - re-election.

Note: I would like to be wrong. Wrong as hell. But his lack of bold moves on behalf of health care indicates to me that re-election is all he is thinking about.
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 11:51 AM
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7. I thought speeches didnt mean anything?
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:06 PM
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8. I think speeches can mean a great deal
a forceful, very public use of the bully pulpit coupled with forceful action.

That's historically how Presidents get things done.

Can't speak for anyone else, but here were my thoughts on the subject.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=5839253
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JonLP24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 04:19 PM
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26. Just one slight correction
The place where Matthew Shepard lost his life is on private property. The owner who was tired of the number of people visiting the site removed the entire fence post. Of course he could get permission to do so.

Pls don't take this wrong way I just thought you might not have known. It was really a great OP with a lot of great suggestions. :hi:
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:08 PM
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9. they don't to me. nt
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:29 PM
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13. Yeah, so why are the freaking facists afraid of
President Obama's Call for Education?
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Thrill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:22 PM
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10. I thought the people on the blogs like American Blog
said his speeches and words mean nothing. So why would they want him to come there??
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:29 PM
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14. 'Cause they want it
both ways?
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:37 PM
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16. surely you don't think one blog represents the diversity of gay American thought?
that's really bizarre.
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dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:24 PM
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11. It would be great if he accepted
I would be surprised if he did but gratified.
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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:31 PM
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15. I'm recommending this in hopes that he WILL speak at the march.
Edited on Sat Sep-05-09 12:32 PM by jenmito
:hi:
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ruggerson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 12:39 PM
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17. there are actually people unreccing this
I agree, it would be good news if he drove over and addressed the crowd.
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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 01:11 PM
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18. I saw that. Either they don't believe he'll do it or they
just won't ever be happy with him, saying it's "just words." I have hope and if he does it it WILL mean something.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 02:06 PM
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20. I just Rec'd the 5th
one:hi:
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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 02:07 PM
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21. Thanks, Cha!
:hi:
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Starry Messenger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 02:05 PM
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19. I hope that he does.
Some reaching out to the LGBT community is definitely called for at this point. Long overdue IMO.
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Life Long Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 02:20 PM
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22. Promises not kept... this isn't good is it?
And I don't put Cleve on the same team in the political world. So would that be the area to step into? Similar to deciding on interviewing with a certain so-called "always balanced" network.
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RidinMyDonkey Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-05-09 04:09 PM
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25. I really hope he accepts
This would be the biggest thing a President has done for gay rights. So many look up to Obama, he'd be perfect.

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David Zephyr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-07-09 10:05 PM
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27. Kick.
Thanks for the story.
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-07-09 10:22 PM
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28. It would be cool if he showed up.
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