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Congress Overturns Ban of Gays Serving Openly, Sends Bill to Obama's Desk
Fox News ^ | Dec. 18, 2010

Posted on 12/18/2010 12:48:49 PM PST by Jess Kitting

Edited on 12/18/2010 1:10:23 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

WASHINGTON -- In a landmark vote, the Senate on Saturday ended the Clinton-era ban on gays serving openly in the military, marking a major triumph for President Obama, liberals and the gay community.

The final vote to end the Pentagon's 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" policy was 65-31, drawing support from eight Republicans.

The bill now goes to the White House for Obama's signature. He is expected to sign the bill into law next week, a senior White House aide told Fox News.


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To: Jess Kitting

Sad day in America. Right up there with Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and the stupid health care bill.


101 posted on 12/18/2010 1:28:14 PM PST by Bobby_Taxpayer (Don't tread on us...or you'll pay the price in the next election.)
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To: Jess Kitting

Idiots! They no not what they have to the foundations of the military this day. They have done nothing but weaken this great nation.


102 posted on 12/18/2010 1:28:27 PM PST by reader25
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To: Jess Kitting

...and nobody cares that a homosexual purposefully caused the wikileaks dump in a hissy fit...


103 posted on 12/18/2010 1:28:44 PM PST 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: Rapscallion

...and using a nail gun instead of a hammer! >:-(


104 posted on 12/18/2010 1:29:02 PM PST by pillut48 (Israel doesn't have a friend in President Obama...and neither does the USA! (h/t pgkdan))
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To: jessduntno

Any “D” votes against?


105 posted on 12/18/2010 1:29:10 PM PST by indthkr
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To: pillut48

Probably. The straight soldier should probably just make an EO complaint instead. And promptly get ignored.


106 posted on 12/18/2010 1:29:27 PM PST by ConjunctionJunction
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To: Jess Kitting

There’s going to be a lot of the gay’s in the military slipping on on a bar of soap, just wait and see.


107 posted on 12/18/2010 1:29:43 PM PST by traderrob6
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To: Jess Kitting

The next Congress cut off funding for salaries and support costs of any individual who claims to be homosexual while the military ostensibly embarks on a five year study of how best to integrate these perverts.


108 posted on 12/18/2010 1:29:51 PM PST by ElkGroveDan (He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!)
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To: Jess Kitting; Deb
A two temporary extension on tax marginal rates cost us what? The Pink Hand™ rules and now we are all riding the bone. I personally don't like it. When is a serious secession movement going to start?

Deb. I am waiting for my apology.

109 posted on 12/18/2010 1:30:18 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Conservative Vermont Vet
So you people of Alaska, how do you like you F'n RINO BEATCH (Mur-Cow-skee) now?

They couldn't help themselves.

How can a person say no to a diva such as Lisa after all?

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The expounded compassion got the best of the good voters of Alaska.

110 posted on 12/18/2010 1:30:18 PM PST by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: Irenic

“Now any that are serving in the military, who have a religious or moral belief/objection against homosexuality— they best keep their mouth shut.”

The DI’s better not call anyone a sissy now! It will be the end of their career. Then again, it might be an easy way out.


111 posted on 12/18/2010 1:30:22 PM PST by Starboard
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To: traditional1

I didn’t say they would. I said that all the whiners here, instead of wringing their hands and crying about the sky falling, should be gettin off their as*es and doing something about. Get involved with anti-homosexual agenda groups, write these a-hole senators on our side who voted for this crap to let them know you’ll be actively seeking their replacement in the next election, start a website, blog, whatever. But I guess finding reasons to fail and lose is easier.

Have fun!


112 posted on 12/18/2010 1:30:29 PM PST by apronius (Good start, but not complete.)
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To: reader25

Purposefully.


113 posted on 12/18/2010 1:31:09 PM PST by MrB (The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

“Unprincipled swine, the both of them. They vote against cloture, and then vote for the bill itself. They should be booted out of office at the very first opportunity.”

Yep. Now they can say they voted against it.


114 posted on 12/18/2010 1:31:15 PM PST by jessduntno (Care what the Left thinks of you? "Their opinion of me and my policies is irrelevant." - Dick Cheney)
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To: goldstategop
This is one fight that is now history.

LOL -no no -it has just begun...

115 posted on 12/18/2010 1:31:40 PM PST by DBeers (†)
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To: Jess Kitting
Perhaps the military should change regulations to forbid all sexual relations among uniformed personnel on duty or on government military property, with a waiver for family quarters.

- just a thought

116 posted on 12/18/2010 1:31:44 PM PST by elpadre (AfganistaMr Obama said the goal was to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaeda" and its allies.)
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To: Steelfish

“Every single Republican Senator who voted for this monstrous, immoral, and anti-American piece of anal legislation MUST be defeated. Spare no effort, ever.”

Totally agree with you. Boot ‘em out at the first opportunity.


117 posted on 12/18/2010 1:32:24 PM PST by Starboard
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To: imfrmdixie

Tyhey will not be seated until January. The Darling of Alaska was already in Office. She lost the orimary to Joe Miller. Then with the back door backing and blessing of the Republican Party was able to steal the election form Miller via the write in mode.


118 posted on 12/18/2010 1:33:00 PM PST by sport
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To: Stepan12

It is time for acts of extreme prejudice against these reprobates. They cannot hide under the capital dome indefinitely. They need leave Washington at some point. Examples must be made.


119 posted on 12/18/2010 1:33:34 PM PST by TCH (DON'T BE AN "O-HOLE"! ... DEMAND YOUR STATE ENACT ITS SOVEREIGNTY !When a majority of the American)
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To: Fantasywriter
Since they are angry that the DoD gets the final word, I’m guessing [hoping!] it is true.

On CSPAN2, the banner read something like "The Pentagon and President must certify that combat readiness will not be diminished." IMO, this is just a formality, and the required arm-twisting will be from the top down. "Golly General, that's a nice command and pension you got there. Be a shame if something happened to them." As a retired O-5 friend once told me, "In the military, a suggestion is an order." 0bama is CIC.

120 posted on 12/18/2010 1:33:58 PM PST by matt1234 (0bama's bunker phase: Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2013)
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