Posted on 04/12/2011 7:07:27 PM PDT by neverdem
Today marks the launch of Michelle Obama and Jill Biden's "Joining Forces" initiative to "support and honor America's service members and their families." The two women, along with President Obama and Vice President Biden, will make remarks at the White House in conjunction with the kickoff.
Shortly before the event began at noon, Servicemembers United, which represents gay and lesbian troops and veterans, complained that the White House had barred civilian representatives of gay and lesbian military families from the event.
"It is rather unfortunate that both East Wing and West Wing staff have refused to allow a representative of gay military families to even be in the room at an event that is supposed to honor their commitment and sacrifice," said Alexander Nicholson, Executive Director of Servicemembers United.
Kristina Schake, Communications Director for the First Lady, explained the decision this way in an email to CBS News.
"The President has been crystal clear that the Administration is moving forward with the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' quickly and efficiently," she said. "However, it still remains the law. The White House, including the First Lady and Dr. Biden, look forward to working with the families of gay and lesbian service members after certification occurs and repeal goes into effect."
Nicholson, from Servicemembers United, complained in his statement that "[t]he First Lady's office has used the continued enforcement of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' as an excuse to exclude us, even though they know that 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' does not apply to the civilians who work at their advocacy and service organizations."
"Many straight organizational representatives have been invited to this event, including some with few or no military families in their constituencies," he added. "Yet our thousands of gay military families are shut out from being represented today because of nothing but lingering political homophobia. Gay and lesbian military families should not have to fight this hard just to stand in the back of the room in 2011."
The White House guest list for the event includes a number of business leaders who do not appear to have a direct connection to the military. A White House official told Hotsheet that those individuals represent organizations that have made major commitments to the "Joining Forces" initiative.
I was unaware that the Amtrak station master had a Phd in his family. Isn't she a little above his pay grade? Does her Phd mean she gets to ride in the limosenes and he doesn't?
I sure do miss Joe's shark jumpin senate hearings!
Do you get it now?
Obama is NOT one of you. He never was. He never will be one of you.
He will be dismissive of your wants, hopes, and desires while still expecting you to vote for him and cheer him on. If you dare to talk back, you will be labeled racist or worse, a sell-out.
Can you finally, do something for your own self-interest and survival and vote against this ego maniac?
The Obama White House and Administration have so many communists/marxists/socialists, crooks, cronies, child pedophilia supporters (re NAMBLA), incompetents, liars, and spindoctors that you would think that they would welcome some people who actually want to serve their country.
Oh, I forgot. Outspoken patriots are not welcome at Obie’s affairs. Neither is the American flag (until called out on it).
Just another day in Obama’s America, and we cannot stop crying about it.
“...but lingering political homophobia. ...”
Nah...it ain’t “homophobia” - we’re not afraid of ya.
We just don’t like perverts and queers and what you represent.
Deal with it. YOU’RE the ones who aren’t normal.
Not YOU SuziQ...wasn’t referring to you.
Homosexuals can never be a part of anything without putting ‘gay’ in front of it and the most important part of whatever it is. That’s what outs homosexuality as nothing more than a serious neurosis.
LOL! It never occurred to me that you’d be referring to me!
These queer MFs should not even be allowed in the room, IMHO. They need to STFU and sit down.
Gawd, not another faggot thread.
I can promise you the military is NOT buying what they are selling.
I agree.
I seriously doubt it. Probably not even hundreds, maybe there are but thousands? Doubtful. Remember, this is the same bunch that overinflated their numbers to 10% of the population when in reality, they probably represent at best 2% to 5%.
The Son-of-a-Bitch in Chief was gonna “not pay” us for our oath to God and country just a few days ago. Now he sends out Chewwie to make nice, and she cant even get it right.
My country is FUBAR ! ! !
He’s one sorry, evil bastard, and that’s what sonsabitches like him do. He’s beyond reprehensable.
Never understood these moves. From a purely political standpoint it just makes no sense. The right won’t give him any points for it because they know he is all for gays in the armed forces, which is way more important than gays at a picnic, and the left will only get mad.
It is almost like this guy is trying to lose his first term so he can get out and start cashing in on those speaking fees and board of director seats.
Advice for the lefty whiners: Get used to it.
Obama has announced his intent to run for re-election in 2012.
Look for him to hold his nose and pretend that he honors American servicemen and women; look for him to pretend that he respects the American flag and the Constitution and all that they represent; and look for him to pretend that he cares about little things like American laws and traditions and freedoms.
In other words, for all of those Obama-butt-kissing leftist sycophants out there, in cities and towns and universities across the nation as well as in the MSM, you need to be prepared to “take one for the team” between now and election day, as he pretends to toss you under the bus, even though deep down inside he’s the same America-hating fellow traveler that he has always been (the one that causes that tingling in your, um, leg).
Wow! That’s about the best post I’ve ever seen on FR. You nailed it all perfectly! Thank you.
Please save it and use it again when appropriate.
yep...
Obama has announced his intent to run for re-election in 2012.
Look for him to hold his nose and pretend that he honors American servicemen and women; look for him to pretend that he respects the American flag and the Constitution and all that they represent; and look for him to pretend that he cares about little things like American laws and traditions and freedoms.
In other words, for all of those Obama-butt-kissing leftist sycophants out there, in cities and towns and universities across the nation as well as in the MSM, you need to be prepared to “take one for the team” between now and election day, as he pretends to toss you under the bus, even though deep down inside he's the same America-hating fellow traveler that he has always been (the one that causes that tingling in your, um, leg).
But the ruling class in the GOP also pulls similar crap on the right, e.g. compassionate conservatism. This is why the Tea Party movement needs to take over the GOP. RINO socialism light is economic suicide, and going third paty is political suicide.
Budget tricks helped Obama save programs from cuts (spending cuts exaggerated)
We could definately see another Ross Perot. I hope it isn’t Trump.
I no longer give $ to the RNC, RNCC, etc. I give only to individuals.
No, there are a lot more Blacks and Latinos who abhor most homosexuals than gays.
Gays are loud, but Obama is bisexual, and realizes most people think the “gay rights” issue is dead as there is no civil right denied a homosexual, other than marriage, which, by definition is a religious term for man and woman...and in some states, they can marry.
Obama is always trying to win votes.
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