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MNBrewer

(8,462 posts) Sun Mar 30, 2014, 10:48 PM Mar 2014

Did you know that

there are states in the US where conditions for GLBT people are WORSE than in Russia?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017184027#post5

I call out!

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Did you know that (Original Post) MNBrewer Mar 2014 OP

You're talking about 2 very large places. edgineered Mar 2014 #1

That is what is known as "apples and oranges." Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #2

I agree, Aegis. MNBrewer Mar 2014 #3

edgineered

(2,101 posts)

1. You're talking about 2 very large places.

Reply to MNBrewer (Original post)

Sun Mar 30, 2014, 11:05 PM

Mar 2014

I'm sure somewhere within the boundaries of either, you will find what you look for.

Behind the Aegis

(53,934 posts)

2. That is what is known as "apples and oranges."

Reply to MNBrewer (Original post)

Mon Mar 31, 2014, 12:34 AM

Mar 2014

It helps those "explaining" Putin's actions to "justify" the horrible things happening under his rule. The US, while certainly having a long way to go in regards to LGBT rights, is no where near the same as Russia, and that is a good fucking thing!

MNBrewer

(8,462 posts)

3. I agree, Aegis.

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 31, 2014, 07:33 AM

Mar 2014

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