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Obama: June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
ABC News ^ | May 29, 2010 | Jake Tapper and Jon Garcia

Posted on 05/29/2010 4:16:57 AM PDT by Zakeet

As he did last year, Obama today declared June "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month." But this year the announcement comes as Congress began moving to repeal the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy used by the US military when dealing LGBT service members.

President Obama hailed the Congressional moves, writing in a statement: “Our military is made up of the best and bravest men and women in our nation, and my greatest honor is leading them as Commander-in-Chief. This legislation will help make our Armed Forces even stronger and more inclusive by allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and with integrity.”

The Senate Armed Services Committee passed an amendment that would do away with the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and allow LGBT service members to serve openly, without fear of being discharged. The House of Representatives is expected to pass similar legislation.

“The legislation, the compromise that was worked out at the White House, is respectful of the fact that there is a review going on, speaking at all levels to the military across the country and in theater about how we should go forward,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Under the compromise, the policy will not take effect until after the Pentagon has concluded its’ review of how the policy change might have an impact on the armed forces and how it can be implemented. That review is scheduled to be finished by December.

(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: absolutemorals; gay; homosexualagenda; obama
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The Big Wee Wee: Our Nation draws its strength from our diversity, with each of us contributing to the greater whole.

1 posted on 05/29/2010 4:16:57 AM PDT by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet

...but he can’t take the time to go to Arlington ....


2 posted on 05/29/2010 4:18:05 AM PDT by massmike (...So this is what happens when OJ's jury elects the president....)
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To: Zakeet

Gay month just sucks


3 posted on 05/29/2010 4:20:15 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Ostracize Democrats. There can be no Democrat friends.)
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To: Zakeet
Plug the damn hole!

4 posted on 05/29/2010 4:21:59 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: bert
Gay month just sucks

As does Obama.

5 posted on 05/29/2010 4:22:32 AM PDT by Marathoner ("Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force" -George Washington)
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To: Zakeet

As his first act in Congress , newly elected Hawaii CD1 Republican Congressman Charles Djou voted to repeal DADT and allow these people to openly do this stuff in the military .
What is wrong with that picture?

I am rapidly losing all faith in either Party
NONE truly support those who fight for us and keep America strong . They do not have the right to vote these votes
that make the struggles even harder .

Allen West for President - 2012


6 posted on 05/29/2010 4:24:42 AM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: Zakeet

What the hell is there to be proud of in those lifestyles? Good grief.


7 posted on 05/29/2010 4:26:10 AM PDT by Vision ("Did I not say to you that if you would believe, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40)
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To: Marathoner

A whole month celebrating perversion... which month was it that celebrates religion?


8 posted on 05/29/2010 4:26:48 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine .. now it is your turn..)
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To: Zakeet

“Our military is made up of the best and bravest men and women in our nation...”

...but we need some queers and weirdos to gum up the works”.


9 posted on 05/29/2010 4:32:44 AM PDT by albie
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To: albie

“...but we need some queers and weirdos to gum up the works”.

LOL! ;)


10 posted on 05/29/2010 4:34:10 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate.)
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To: Zakeet
That's nice, Obuttocks, but who cares?


11 posted on 05/29/2010 4:35:58 AM PDT by Oceander (The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance -- Thos. Jefferson)
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To: PIF

I guess I’ll keep my kids locked up until Family Pride Month....waiting.


12 posted on 05/29/2010 4:42:24 AM PDT by Thidwick
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To: Zakeet

They aren’t that special, Mr. President. Obama tells America that June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Memorial DAY is Monday, but that’s a day too long for a very busy President to remember those who died for our country to be free. Mothers get a day. Fathers get a day. What makes homosexuals and lesbians so special that all America gets a reminder? Especially considering that they are defined by their bedroom activity which is contrary to nature and God’s design.


13 posted on 05/29/2010 4:44:19 AM PDT by discipler (How's that 'hope and change' working for 'ya? - RL)
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>> A whole month celebrating perversion... which month was it that celebrates religion?

All eternity is reserved for that celebration.

Enjoy your “month”, sex perverts. You’ll be paying for it a long, long, long, long, long, long time.

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Gal. 6:7


14 posted on 05/29/2010 4:48:12 AM PDT by Nervous Tick (Eat more spinach! Make Green Jobs for America!)
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To: Zakeet

Dateline 2009

And then there’s this:

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Presidential-Proclamation-LGBT-Pride-Month/

Amazing, don’t you think???

And your taxes are paying for the web site too !!!!!!!!!!!


15 posted on 05/29/2010 4:54:14 AM PDT by DontTreadOnMe2009 (So stop treading on me already!)
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To: Zakeet

Tell you what Bamster... you have your little girls dress up in pant suits and strap-ons, and I’ll join the “celebration” of this ludicrous month.

*spit*

This President represents EVERYTHING I’m against.


16 posted on 05/29/2010 5:03:46 AM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: evets

Is that the official gay rights White House poster?


17 posted on 05/29/2010 5:07:53 AM PDT by JohnLongIsland ( schmuckie schucks)
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To: Vision
What the hell is there to be proud of in those lifestyles?

When somebody makes a boast of his "pride," it is generally because he has a reason to be ashamed.

18 posted on 05/29/2010 5:09:19 AM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham (Laws against sodomy are honored in the breech.)
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To: Zakeet

Welcome to the Army! All NCO’s and commissioned officers, report at 0800 for mandatory GLSEN diversity training.


19 posted on 05/29/2010 5:12:33 AM PDT by silverleaf
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To: evets

excellent


20 posted on 05/29/2010 5:12:57 AM PDT by silverleaf
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