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Obama orders U.S. diplomats to increase efforts to fight LGBT discrimination abroad
Washington Post ^ | Dec. 6, 2011 | Scott Wilson

Posted on 12/06/2011 5:25:35 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY

President Obama ordered U.S. diplomatic missions and federal agencies working abroad to strengthen efforts to fight international discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals, saying he is “deeply concerned by the violence” against them in many parts of the world.

The memo, immediately celebrated by gay and lesbian leaders, elevates the importance of combating discrimination against the LGBT community within Obama’s foreign policy. The issue is an important one to a key element of Obama’s political base, and the move strengthens the argument he is building that he has done more to end the ostracism experienced by the LGBT community, at home and abroad, than his predecessors.

The memo directs all “agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons.”

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1 posted on 12/06/2011 5:25:39 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

“Diplomats” fighting for “gay rights” in foreign countries and NASA trying to raise the self esteem of the Islamofascists. I haven’t had any commie libs ask me lately, “Well what would YOU cut?” lisp/off


2 posted on 12/06/2011 5:29:01 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Stop BIG Government Greed Now!!!!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Sharia Law will comply immediately? .../s?


3 posted on 12/06/2011 5:29:12 PM PST by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Rights for perverts is a top priority.
Isn’t that nice!


4 posted on 12/06/2011 5:30:13 PM PST by tractorman (I never miss a chance to tweak a liberal.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

0bama should keep his filth to himself.


5 posted on 12/06/2011 5:30:18 PM PST by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I wonder how hard he is going to try in Islamic countries or is this only directed at Christians?


6 posted on 12/06/2011 5:30:23 PM PST by Truth29
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Is he worried he’ll be harassed when he seeks exile in Kenya or Indonesia?


7 posted on 12/06/2011 5:30:49 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You can't invade the US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.~Admiral Yamamoto)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I hope Poland tells them to “stuff it.”


8 posted on 12/06/2011 5:31:21 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Free ThinkerNY
I think I'm going to puke...They just keep pushing and pushing....
9 posted on 12/06/2011 5:31:40 PM PST by ladyvet ( I would rather have Incitatus then the asses that are in congress today.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Paying to build GIRL SCHOOLS in Afghanistan while our economy drives off a cliff, fighting for gay rights in Iran while we conduct gay sensitivity training for USMC combat units in the field...

OUT OF TOUCH JUST A LITTLE MAYBE...?

JUST WOW..!!


10 posted on 12/06/2011 5:31:40 PM PST by gaijin
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Paying to build GIRL SCHOOLS in Afghanistan while our economy drives off a cliff, fighting for gay rights in Iran while we conduct gay sensitivity training for USMC combat units in the field...

OUT OF TOUCH JUST A LITTLE MAYBE...?

JUST WOW..!!


11 posted on 12/06/2011 5:31:40 PM PST by gaijin
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Obama needs LOTS of money from gays this election.

Wiping out DADT and this token stunt will help get those homobucks rolling in.


12 posted on 12/06/2011 5:31:51 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Women are being stoned, Coptic Christians beheaded, but it is good to know our beloved president can cut through the crap and pick out the really important human rights violation...
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13 posted on 12/06/2011 5:32:12 PM PST by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Go Egypt on 0bama)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Ronald Reagan promoted freedom, this Kenyan usurper promotes faggotry!


14 posted on 12/06/2011 5:32:55 PM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I’m so used to utterly stupid stuff done by the Obama Administration, this barely registered.

How utterly stupid.


15 posted on 12/06/2011 5:33:24 PM PST by Bryan24 (When in doubt, move to the right..........)
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To: ColdOne

The 57 Islamic states will probably not comply with Obama’s demands. Their more militant sectors will probably burn down our embassies.


16 posted on 12/06/2011 5:38:19 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: Free ThinkerNY

C'mon girls!

17 posted on 12/06/2011 5:41:05 PM PST by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Truth29

It’s directed at gays. He wants to shore up their votes.


18 posted on 12/06/2011 5:41:54 PM PST by floridarunner01
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I hope he makes a personal visit to Iran to discuss this with Ahmadamnnutjob.


19 posted on 12/06/2011 5:44:06 PM PST by rfreedom4u (Forced diversity causes dissent!)
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To: ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton
Women are being stoned, Coptic Christians beheaded, but it is good to know our beloved president can cut through the crap and pick out the really important human rights violation...

QFT.
20 posted on 12/06/2011 5:47:32 PM PST by WeatherGuy
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