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Paul Ryan says reversal of DADT repeal is step in wrong direction
WPTV.com ^ | 09/23/2012 | Alex Sanz

Posted on 09/24/2012 9:07:08 PM PDT by BurningOak

MIAMI -- One year after the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that barred openly gay and lesbian service members from serving in the military, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) said in an interview with WPTV NewsChannel 5 that the controversial policy should not be reinstated.

"Now that it's done, we should not reverse it," Ryan told WPTV NewsChannel 5 during a visit to Miami. "I think that would be a step in the wrong direction because people have already disclosed themselves."

Ryan was one of 160 Republicans and 15 Democrats in the House of Representatives to vote against the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" in 2010.

"I talked to a lot of good friends of mine who are combat leaders in the theater and they just didn't think the timing of this was right to do this when our troops were in the middle of harm's way in combat," Ryan said. "I think this issue is past us. It's done. And, I think we need to move on."

The comment came after progressive groups criticized Ryan, the candidate for vice president, for an appearance at the 2012 Values Voters Summit and accused him of being "out of step" with the views of young Americans.

(Excerpt) Read more at wptv.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: dadt; homosexualagenda; military; paulryan; romney; romneyryan; ryan
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To: rollo tomasi
Now that it's done, we should not reverse it,

Don't reverse course. Just keep moving

We are soooooo screwed.

21 posted on 09/24/2012 9:37:13 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (There can be no Victory without a fight and no battle without wounds.)
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To: BurningOak

Ryan is trying to throw the election.

Nobody but the queers want queers in the military.


22 posted on 09/24/2012 9:39:53 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: liberty or death
Blah, blah, blah...and get elected then do nothing. Why do you think Dems have advanced government so much over the 20th century and early this century? Because who dares wins, get a clue. Dems are not ashamed to peddle and PERPETUALLY push insane policies for decades on end, but Repubs are scared to death of being correct over one election cycle, give me a break.

Your handle should be cowardice or death.
23 posted on 09/24/2012 9:41:43 PM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: editor-surveyor

check the polls on this issue and you’ll find a heck of a lot more people than only queers are for queers in the military


24 posted on 09/24/2012 9:43:07 PM PDT by Lib-Lickers 2
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To: BurningOak
"Now that it's done, we should not reverse it," Ryan told WPTV NewsChannel 5 during a visit to Miami.

Ryan is correct . . . . . . . if we NEVER again want to have the best military on this planet.

IMO, the repeal of DADT will cause a ton of highly qualified, motivated and dedicated patriots to abandon our military. Anyone who has never served in the military has no idea how close the sleeping quarters are.

25 posted on 09/24/2012 9:45:43 PM PDT by DustyMoment (Congress - another name for white collar criminals!!)
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To: JediJones

Exactly. You nailed it.


26 posted on 09/24/2012 9:46:26 PM PDT by Steelfish (ui)
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To: rollo tomasi

“Now that it’s done, we should not reverse it.”

He could also be talking about obamacare.


27 posted on 09/24/2012 9:47:55 PM PDT by Terry Mross (The Clintons seem to be very afraid of obama. Do they owe him their souls?)
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To: Lib-Lickers 2

That makes it right then, ok, tyranny of the majority, it wins elections, part of the time, lol. I thought leaders lead, not stick their fingers up their own anus and enjoy the smell while taking advantage of the trappings of power.


28 posted on 09/24/2012 9:48:06 PM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: BurningOak
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29 posted on 09/24/2012 9:48:30 PM PDT by Irenic (The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheel barrow)
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To: BurningOak

Well, hell, then I’d rather see it reversed but I’d settle for at least enforcement of the current policy which says sexual preference is personal and private. It means no gay pride, no gay events, no special gay emphasis. Can we get someone to at least go that far?


30 posted on 09/24/2012 9:50:02 PM PDT by Dr. Pritchett
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To: DustyMoment
IMO, the repeal of DADT will cause a ton of highly qualified, motivated and dedicated patriots to abandon our military. Anyone who has never served in the military has no idea how close the sleeping quarters are.

I haven't served, but the repeal of DADT has already proven that homosexuals were serving in the military and were already in those sleeping quarters. I would expect there are still policies that would punish anyone for engaging or attempting to engage in lewd activity.

31 posted on 09/24/2012 9:52:56 PM PDT by JediJones (KARL ROVE: "And remember, this year, no one is seriously talking about ending abortion.")
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To: Irenic

Thats disgusting.


32 posted on 09/24/2012 9:55:47 PM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: Dr. Pritchett

Sorry, Pandora’s jar has been opened. Any ceremony, etc... involving family support will prove the personnel and private sexual confusion/disorder is alive and open for all to see.


33 posted on 09/24/2012 9:56:04 PM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: BurningOak

Settled law

Just like Obamacare


34 posted on 09/24/2012 9:56:42 PM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: icwhatudo

“So does that go for Obamacare as well?”

That’s exactly what these party hyjackers are up to, Extortion-Care. RomneyHillaryRobertsBernackeites.

Plants, in the Post-Reagan hyjacked GOP Government Fascist Party.

“Replace” propaganda “it”. At the overt extortion of as many they can exploit. Front door phony no-collateral financial instrument and debt bailout.

The public with honest worked for assets, has had it with the facade.


35 posted on 09/24/2012 10:02:27 PM PDT by Varsity Flight (Extortion-Care is the Government Work-Camp: Arbeitsziehungslager)
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To: BurningOak
I wonder what all of the geniuses who were having orgasms when the con man from KOLOB picked this retard for VP have to say about this.

DC and the Washingtonians are the problem and never will be the solution.

Just 2 factions fighting over who gets to control the cash extorted by the IRS from us suckers outside the Beltway.

36 posted on 09/24/2012 10:03:59 PM PDT by Rome2000 (WILLARD ROMNEY -- MORMON MELCHIDEZEK BISHOP -HIS FAMILY HAS AVOIDED MILITARY SERVICE FOR GENERATIONS)
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To: BurningOak

Disappointing, but Obama has still gotta go....


37 posted on 09/24/2012 10:06:06 PM PDT by Gator113 (I would have voted for NEWT, now it's Ryan and the other guy.~Just livin' life, my way~)
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To: BurningOak

WHAT? He’s supposed to be a believing CATHOLIC???

The GOP is making it DAMNED DIFFICULT to vote for R n R.

STEP IN WRONG DIRECTION? Yeah, if your destination is hell, then it is in the wrong direction.


38 posted on 09/24/2012 10:14:33 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)
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To: BurningOak

So Ryan turns out to be a pandering coward after all.
Oh well.


39 posted on 09/24/2012 10:17:03 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: JediJones; Dr. Pritchett; DustyMoment

Already sexual attacks on men by men have increased tremendously. Already homos are on the march, chaplains are silenced, it’s just the beginning; it will get much, much worse unless and until it goes back to “Ask, and if the answer is wrong, out the damn door!”

Homosexuals DO NOT BELONG IN THE MILITARY and there is so much evidence to prove this that only those pushing a depraved agenda ignore it.


40 posted on 09/24/2012 10:20:41 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)
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