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Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« on: February 29, 2008, 07:56:16 AM »
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Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality

By Susan Jones
CNSNews.com Senior Editor
February 29, 2008

(CNSNews.com) - In an open letter posted on his presidential campaign Web site Thursday, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) expounds on the "promise of equality for all -- a promise that extends to our gay brothers and sisters."

He said he'd use the "bully pulpit" of the presidency to press for a number of laws and policy changes backed by the homosexual community.

The Feb. 28 letter, posted in the "LGBT" section under the "People" heading, says it's "wrong to have millions of Americans living as second-class citizens in this nation." Obama asks for support "so that together we can bring about real change for all LGBT Americans."

As president, Obama said he would press for passage of a hate crimes law and a "fully inclusive" Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would outlaw workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2008, 09:17:36 AM »
where are these gays being discriminated against? they have some of the best benefits at the big companies and already get equal or greater pay.


its already against the law to discriminate based on gender or age... so, what else does Obama think they need?

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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2008, 03:35:24 PM »
Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different.  Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch. 
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2008, 05:00:55 PM »
Quote from: CactusCarlos on February 29, 2008, 03:35:24 PM
Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different.  Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch. 
It would be better if he just punched Hillary.   :-)
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2008, 05:01:43 PM »
Quote from: lug-nut on February 29, 2008, 05:00:55 PM
Quote from: CactusCarlos on February 29, 2008, 03:35:24 PM
Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different.  Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch. 
It would be better if he just punched Hillary.   :-)

Or kicked he in the balls.
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2008, 05:16:20 PM »
Quote from: freedumb2003 on February 29, 2008, 05:01:43 PM
Quote from: lug-nut on February 29, 2008, 05:00:55 PM
Quote from: CactusCarlos on February 29, 2008, 03:35:24 PM
Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different.  Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch. 
It would be better if he just punched Hillary.   :-)

Or kicked her in the balls.

That might damage his foot...hittin' all that brass.   :uhsure:
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2008, 09:09:21 PM »
Quote from: lug-nut on February 29, 2008, 05:00:55 PM
Quote from: CactusCarlos on February 29, 2008, 03:35:24 PM
Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different.  Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch. 
It would be better if he just punched Hillary.   :-)

That would certainly be more entertaining!  :-)
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2008, 10:41:04 PM »
F*ck you, Mr. Obama... leave me out of it.

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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2008, 08:41:58 PM »
He's a socialist and that right there put's him on sh*t list.  :evilbird:
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Re: Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2008, 08:45:09 PM »
That's sweet of old Barack.  He is trying to make nice with Mrs. Clinton by letting her know, if elected,  he won't forget her kind.
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