[Gay State Conservative]

Under the circumstances - where same-sex marriage is a current political and electoral issue in Australia, I believe the United States sending an Ambassador to Australia who has just engaged in such a union to be rather unfortunate and risk the perception that the Obama administration is attempting to exert pressure on Australian domestic politics in a manner inconsistent with a typical diplomatic relationship.

Oh,you poor,ignorant antipodean.Wake up and smell the Vegimite! Our Community Agitator-In-Chief went to Columbia.And Harvard.Just ask him,he'll tell you! And as a result,he's better qualified than am I to determine what type of medical care is best for me and my family.It also means that he's better qualified to determine who can,and cannot,get married...anywhere in the world.If you someday graduate from Harvard Law School he *might* be willing to discuss "marriage" with you but until then..."what do *you* know?"

[Rummyfan]

Our Community Agitator-In-Chief went to Columbia.And Harvard.Just ask him,he'll tell you! And as a result,he's better qualified than am I to determine what type of medical care is best for me and my family.It also means that he's better qualified to determine who can,and cannot,get married...anywhere in the world.

That's about the best summary of obama's attitude I've ever read.