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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:03 PM Original message |
DOMA Repeal Bill Coming Next Week |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. Great news! k&r |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
2. Wonderful! |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. I screamed when Clinton signed DOMA -- but it passed the House 342:67 and the Senate 85:14 |
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FreeState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. No only that Clinton was told if he did not sign there would be a Constitutional Amendment |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 06:17 AM Response to Reply #18 |
48. Uh, no it wouldn't have |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-13-09 02:22 PM Response to Reply #48 |
79. I agree - and even if the result was the same - |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:43 PM Response to Reply #18 |
69. That's a bunch of garbage. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
72. Let's not forget, Bill Clinton told John Kerry to speak out in support of the federal marriage amdmt |
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gtar100 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 12:11 AM Response to Reply #7 |
42. Amazing the priorities of Congress |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 01:07 AM Response to Reply #42 |
44. The wingnuts flew into orbit when Clinton proposed lifting the ban on gays in the military. Against |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:02 AM Response to Reply #7 |
52. Slightly OT, the numbers against in that vote jibe with my guess |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #7 |
73. yeah, but in this... |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-12-09 08:39 AM Response to Reply #73 |
76. I've lost count of the times that, as an activist, I've wanted some POTUS to take a principled |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:31 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Does anyone know what happened to the suit by Massachusetts? |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. My error - |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Except it is genuinely difficult to get a constitutional amendment |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:07 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. A constitutional amendment would have passed very easily in 1996 |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. But Clinton was gun shy on gay rights by that point |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:15 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Once again, you are a voice of reason. Yes, there has been a sea change |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. I wasn't saying he was a villain |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:21 PM Response to Reply #24 |
67. Well put. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:47 PM Response to Reply #24 |
70. Considering that Wisconsin passed state laws against GLBT discrimination in 1982, |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:18 PM Response to Reply #14 |
29. Many people then said passing the ERA would lead to gay marriage -- that's |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:52 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. I never heard that argument |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:49 PM Response to Reply #30 |
71. +2 Nor have I. |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
39. Since the Bill of Rights (on average) there's an amendment every 13 years, and since the Civil War |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 06:21 AM Response to Reply #39 |
49. Correct me if I'm wrong here |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 06:50 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Presidential Succession (1967), Right to Vote at Age 18 (1971), and Compensation of Members of |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 06:55 AM Response to Reply #50 |
51. I stand corrected. |
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ShadowLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:58 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. That lawsuit is working it's way up to the supreme court I believe |
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DaLittle Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:59 PM Response to Reply #8 |
32. Obama/Rahm Know That They Are Losing The Left After This POS INSURANCE Bailout Gets "outed" |
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kenfrequed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:18 AM Response to Reply #32 |
53. Uhm yeah |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. Kick. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
4. YES!!! |
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satya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. Another step in the right direction ... nt |
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Soylent Brice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. K&R |
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Seldona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
9. K&R |
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Blue State Blues (575 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
10. K&R for good news NT |
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TheCoxwain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. KICK |
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Union Yes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
12. Rec for human rights and equality for all. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
15. I love the way Obama framed this. "It interferes with states' rights." |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:41 AM Response to Reply #15 |
57. It Might Be Smart Politically, But It Sickens Me, Personally. |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
16. If it passes, it would be GREAT |
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Feron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. Now this is the change I voted for! n/t |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
19. Good. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
20. YAY!!! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
22. I'm glad he's introducing it as a full repeal |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
23. Good. Keep your promises, Mr. President. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
27. Love Jerry Nadler -- and hope this DOMA gets knocked down . . . |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
28. Mhmm, I'll hold my breath on that one. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:25 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. Agreed |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:43 AM Response to Reply #35 |
58. +1. I Have Little Faith In Congress' Ability to Get This Done, And Zero In Obama's Willingness |
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trickyguy (461 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
34. It's about time for this administration to keep some of it's promises to the LGBT community. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:29 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. It will, but it will be at some political cost |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:40 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. I'd be very surprised |
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Toasterlad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:54 AM Response to Reply #38 |
60. That Is Word For Word What I Was Going to Say. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:23 PM Response to Reply #38 |
68. yup. this is how i feel too. |
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AncientAtBirth666 (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
37. FUUUUUUUCK YEAH!!! |
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alp227 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. Don't forget that Nadler's representing New York, which is trying to legalize same-sex marriage |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-10-09 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
41. Hurrah! About time. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
43. This is great. I know some young people whose weddings I'd like to attend... |
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nvme (486 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 03:19 AM Response to Original message |
45. The timing is horrible |
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Betty Karlson (902 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 04:15 AM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Not sure about that. |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 04:31 PM Response to Reply #45 |
74. It's never the right time |
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burning rain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 04:36 AM Response to Original message |
47. Wonder how the administration will split the difference on this one? |
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cindyfaulkner (67 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
54. good |
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Orangepeel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
55. Excellent. He should introduce it every year until our socieity is evolved enough for it to pass |
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Ohio Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
56. Please contact your reps and let them know you want DOMA repealed |
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BlancheSplanchnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #56 |
63. Yes! Thanks for the link! |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
59. K& R |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
61. Is this getting a floor vote? |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
62. Excellent! |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
64. Excellent. nt |
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Politicub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
65. Promoting liberty - A fitting way to pay tribute to the tragedy of 9/11 |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
66. Good. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-11-09 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
75. YAY!!! |
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Tim01 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-12-09 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
77. Does it have a fair chance of passing? nt |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-12-09 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
78. k i c k |
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