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The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« on: May 08, 2012, 08:23:32 PM »
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The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One

The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One

by Kaili Joy Gray

Sadly, as predicted, voters in North Carolina passed Amendment One, the law that bans already-banned same-sex marriage and tacks on a gratuitous "and no civil unions, either." As Joan McCarter explained:

There would be no more legal unions between unmarried people, gay or straight. It could take health care benefits away from families, it could take away domestic violence protections, hospital visitation rights, and all the very basic protections of civil unions.

That's why just about everyone—including North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue, former President Bill Clinton (and his daughter), Episcopal bishops, hundreds of business leaders, religious leaders, and members of both parties—opposed it. Because it's hateful and wrong. But apparently, the state's voters disagreed.

Way to go, North Carolina. You must be so proud.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/05/08/1089905/-The-bigots-win-North-Carolina-passes-Amendment-One

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002661760
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 08:26:47 PM »
The muslim carried North Carolina in 2008.

That's why his opinion on queer marriage is just "evolving" until after November.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 08:31:38 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on May 08, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
The muslim carried North Carolina in 2008.

That's why his opinion on queer marriage is just "evolving" until after November.

He's going to be busy after November if he wins. So far he has scheduled, surrendering to Putin, making a decision on the pipeline, and stating his new evolved opinion on gay marriage.

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2012, 08:40:41 PM »
This brings the number to 31 states that have passed a no queer marriage amendment.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2012, 08:46:37 PM »
Quote from: Tucker on May 08, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
This brings the number to 31 states that have passed a no queer marriage amendment.
Every time the PEOPLE have the opportunity to vote, reason wins out.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2012, 08:47:48 PM »
Quote from: Tucker on May 08, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
This brings the number to 31 states that have passed a no queer marriage amendment.

This and other things I am happy with today...who knows tomarrow may change things.

But for today, so far, I say wOOt!
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2012, 08:51:26 PM »
Quote from: EagleKeeper on May 08, 2012, 08:47:48 PM
This and other things I am happy with today...who knows tomarrow may change things.

But for today, so far, I say wOOt!

Next big day will be June 5th when Scott Walker gets to keep his job.  :-)
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 08:54:00 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on May 08, 2012, 08:51:26 PM
Next big day will be June 5th when Scott Walker gets to keep his job.  :-)

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 08:56:48 PM »
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2012, 08:58:19 PM »
I know that most of you know I don't care if gay people marry (but not force gay marriage on the church). BUT I wonder if Gay people see Obama being a total ***** on this issue. Why didn't he come out supporting it yet? You and I know he doesn't care one way or the other. He has absolutely no balls. What a chicken shit.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2012, 08:59:47 PM »
Quote from: BEG on May 08, 2012, 08:58:19 PM
I know that most of you know I don't care if gay people marry (but not force gay marriage on the church). BUT I wonder if Gay people see Obama being a total ***** on this issue. Why didn't he come out supporting it yet? You and I know he doesn't care one way or the other. He has absolutely no balls. What a chicken shit.

He has an election to win.  :rotf:
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2012, 09:00:02 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on May 08, 2012, 08:51:26 PM
Next big day will be June 5th when Scott Walker gets to keep his job.  :-)

Then comes the SCOTUS vote on Obamacare.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2012, 09:01:31 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on May 08, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
The streets of DU will run red with blood from many a slit wrists.

Nah they are too lazy to get a blade. The streets will run orange with cheeto dust diluted by tears though.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2012, 09:02:04 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on May 08, 2012, 08:59:47 PM
He has an election to win.  :rotf:

When has he ever been a leader?  He lets everyone else take the heat, he is a *****.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2012, 09:02:52 PM »
Quote from: BEG on May 08, 2012, 08:58:19 PM
I know that most of you know I don't care if gay people marry (but not force gay marriage on the church). BUT I wonder if Gay people see Obama being a total ***** on this issue. Why didn't he come out supporting it yet? You and I know he doesn't care one way or the other. He has absolutely no balls. What a chicken shit.

He's a typical Democrat, he sticks his finger in the air to see which way the wind blows.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2012, 09:03:20 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on May 08, 2012, 08:56:48 PM

Yeah, I just checked myself.

There were two responses, and then the nonsensical primitive deleted the original comment.

One wonders what's up with that.

Maybe 0bamaheadquarters ordered her to; they want North Carolina in November, and it's not good to slander North Carolinians.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #16 on: May 08, 2012, 09:05:14 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on May 08, 2012, 09:03:20 PM
Yeah, I just checked myself.

There were two responses, and then the nonsensical primitive deleted the original comment.

One wonders what's up with that.

Maybe 0bamaheadquarters ordered her to; they want North Carolina in November, and it's not good to slander North Carolinians.

I do wonder if Skinner is afraid the NC bashing will turn into Obama bashing, unless maybe someone else posted the article?
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #17 on: May 08, 2012, 09:13:13 PM »
Here's another thread on it:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002661759

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2. Black turnout was high.

That is not good for any measure like this.

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18. Your a disruptive little mother ****er, ain't ya?

You ****wad, trying to come in here and pit LGBT against African-Americans?

Really?

Eat shit and die, you turd.

And tell your asshole friends.

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2012, 09:13:41 PM »
My wife and I voted last week Tuesday and voted for Amendment 1.  Yes, I'm proud of my vote.    It's a matter of morality with me and I voted to uphold morality.  If the libs don't like it, they can shove it.

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2012, 09:18:48 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on May 08, 2012, 08:51:26 PM
Next big day will be June 5th when Scott Walker gets to keep his job.  :-)

Oh wow! from iowahawkblogs Twitter:

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2012, 09:19:45 PM »
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You ****wad, trying to come in here and pit LGBT against African-Americans?

Yes, it's disruptive to point out that blacks aren't overly fond of fags.  Hispanics (both white and otherwise) aren't too fond of them either.  Grow up, son, and face the fact that these groups aren't quite as stupid as you are in this one area.

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2012, 09:48:12 PM »
Billy Graham spoke and the people listened. Good for them.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #22 on: May 08, 2012, 10:23:11 PM »
Uh Oh!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/125135855

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President Obama ‘Disappointed’ With The Passage Of Amendment One

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2. “The President has long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts to deny rights and benefits..."

I don't believe that anymore. It's a sad day. I continue to hope for a day when a President will stand up for what is right and not be afraid of electoral backlash. We've seen that idea destroyed (see NJ). Equal rights for everyone. The fact that what should be a non-issue continues to be an issue for both parties to neglect depresses the hell out of me.

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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2012, 10:25:46 PM »
Quote from: Freeper on May 08, 2012, 08:51:26 PM
Next big day will be June 5th when Scott Walker gets to keep his job.
Nope. The next big day will be next Tuesday, May 15, when Socialist Steve begins his own Long March.
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Re: The bigots win: North Carolina passes Amendment One
« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2012, 10:30:10 PM »
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1. I call bullshit on that statement. I don't think he cares one way or another.

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