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Paul Ryan Says He's Now Okay With Gays in the Military
CNS News.com ^ | September 25, 2012 | Pete Winn

Posted on 09/27/2012 3:58:37 PM PDT by Windflier

(CNSNews.com) - Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, told a West Palm Beach, Fla., television station over the weekend that he is now okay with homosexuals in the military and does not want to reverse the repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy.

“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 told WPTV Saturday, when asked about the one-year anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

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Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan. (AP)

(CNSNews.com) - Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, told a West Palm Beach, Fla., television station over the weekend that he is now okay with homosexuals in the military and does not want to reverse the repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy.

“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 told WPTV Saturday, when asked about the one-year anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.

“Now that it’s done, we should not reverse it. I think that would be a step in the wrong direction because people have already disclosed themselves.”

“I think this issue is past us,” he added. “It’s done. And I think we need to move on.”


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KEYWORDS: cultureofcorruption; dadt; etchasketch; gaymilitary; gays; homosexualagenda; lavendermafia; paulryan; romney; romneyryan; ryan; slipperyslope
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To: Viennacon
My question is, why the hell do you even need to make it known what sexuality you are?

They'd argue hetero's openly discuss their family life, relationships, put pictures of their significant others on their desks, etc. These people claim they want to do the same, and now they are.

The homo issues are a great example of the power leftists have over us via the mainstream media and entertainment establishment. We have entirely lost the youth on this issue. Otherwise conservative younger folks are increasingly pro gay marriage.

41 posted on 09/27/2012 4:18:43 PM PDT by Longbow1969
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To: Windflier

Sheesh-they sure do want to make it tough-I have to repeat to myself, like a mantra to hypnotise myself, “Hussein will destroy this country, Hussein hates whites, Hussein will destroy America”. If I would crawl over broken glass to vote in this election, it’s to get Hussein OUT, not out of love for this crew. Ryan is really a let-down for social conservatives.


42 posted on 09/27/2012 4:18:59 PM PDT by mrsmel (One Who Can See)
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To: Windflier

I thought he was Catholic?

Way to rally my vote R&R.


43 posted on 09/27/2012 4:19:27 PM PDT by Dacula
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To: Viennacon

They have all this PRIDE! DADT was just not good enough,
it’s all about the egos and flaunting the sin. (or both
sins)


44 posted on 09/27/2012 4:19:38 PM PDT by jusduat (on the mercy of the Lord alone.)
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To: Windflier

Our side traded 2 years of temporary extension of the Bush tax cuts in 2010 Christmas lame duck session for the repeal of DADT. What a mistake....


45 posted on 09/27/2012 4:20:08 PM PDT by central_va ( I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Dacula
I thought he was Catholic?

Just proved he isn't.

46 posted on 09/27/2012 4:22:44 PM PDT by steve86 (Acerbic by nature not nurture TM)
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To: GeronL

I agree.
There is no way the Republican congress will go against him.


47 posted on 09/27/2012 4:23:17 PM PDT by svcw (If one living cell on another planet is life, why isn't it life in the womb?)
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To: Windflier

I’m Catholic and had hopes for Ryan. No more.


48 posted on 09/27/2012 4:24:36 PM PDT by Borax Queen
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To: ScottinVA
It is the only way to accomplish a ban again. If mitt were to veto it... we veto his arse in 2016. Even if he wins... he will most likely be a one term-er. The only way he wins a second term is if he well outperforms people's expectations. America has no patience left for bullsh!t. I pray obama loses because it will reverse the direction we are headed in... even if mitt and Ryan take a few left turns... and they will. obama is far too dangerous for us and Israel he must be defeated and we must remain on the side of GOD.

LLS

49 posted on 09/27/2012 4:28:10 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer ("if it looks like you are not gonna make it you gotta get mean, I mean plumb mad-dog mean" J. Wales)
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To: Windflier

The best we can do this November is throw a speed bump on the road to destruction of America. Freakin’ sad.


50 posted on 09/27/2012 4:28:42 PM PDT by stevio (God, guns, guts.)
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To: Breto
So many conservatives thought Ryan would make a difference...or at least make voting for Romney palatable. Ryan, however, is merely window dressing. Romney and the liberal republican party have their own agenda. Ryan's thoughts and ideas aren't worth a da** to the party.
51 posted on 09/27/2012 4:29:01 PM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: Dacula

I was dumb enough to think that he was “more” Catholic than the other CINOs. Fooled once again. What is that saying about half-measures availing us nothing?


52 posted on 09/27/2012 4:29:58 PM PDT by Borax Queen
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To: Windflier

We can’t stop killing babies either.


53 posted on 09/27/2012 4:31:11 PM PDT by donna (Pray for revival.)
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To: GeronL
You were saying....

CREWS: Homosexuals in the military demand special privileges
54 posted on 09/27/2012 4:31:51 PM PDT by Lucky9teen (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.~Thomas Jeffer)
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To: All

This just ruins everything! What a vital issue.

::sarcasm::


55 posted on 09/27/2012 4:33:14 PM PDT by Laura722
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To: Ann Archy
Neither one of them is who we want... but they are who we have. Disgusting alternative to such evil that has the destruction of America and Israel at his core. We will change direction with these two guys but we also must realize that they are both social progressives... romney being the farthest to the left. obama is evil and death and destruction lay in a future with him ruling over us. We will be battling these two clowns for the next four years... if we are lucky enough to drag their pitiful hiney’s over the finish line.

LLS

56 posted on 09/27/2012 4:34:18 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer ("if it looks like you are not gonna make it you gotta get mean, I mean plumb mad-dog mean" J. Wales)
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To: a fool in paradise
...if conservatives never PUSH BACK and change/enforce laws, all that will ever be served by conservativism will be “debate” and slowing down inevitable politically correct liberalism.

Exactly, which is why this election stinks to you know what.

Conservatives don't really have a dog in this race. We either get to vote for unadulterated Marxism and the swift demise of everything we hold dear, or we can vote to continue the long-term status quo of slowly sliding to the left.

Damn this election!

57 posted on 09/27/2012 4:34:36 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: Tau Food
I no longer have any appetite for criticizing his candidacy. At this point, I really just feel sorry for the Romney-Ryan ticket and for each of them personally. Like Ann has said, things can’t be easy or fun for them.

I have NO sympathy for Romney and Ryan. None. They're completely ignoring the true wind at their backs.

This is pandering to some mythical 'middle-of-the-road' voter, who they think will carry them over the top. The price of pandering to that segment of the population, is betraying the trust of the majority of those who will vote for them.

And once they're in office, who will they answer to? We, the majority? I hardly think so.

58 posted on 09/27/2012 4:39:59 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: greene66
Really getting to be fewer and fewer reasons to even bother with going out and casting a damned ballot.

I've never liked Mitt Romney, and have said since the primaries, that I would never give him my vote. My intentions have not changed. I will still vote the down-ticket like my life depends on it.

59 posted on 09/27/2012 4:42:03 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: CodeToad
The Romney bait-n-switch, as he usually does, is starting to show.

Yep, as predicted time and again on this website.

60 posted on 09/27/2012 4:43:51 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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