** House is Debating DADT Tonight, Watch on CSPAN **

[Clio the Leo]

http://cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN.aspx

One of the many down sides about this oil spill BS is that we're missing what would otherwise be a MAJOR event (as far as our discussion of it goes.)

For those either feeling bummed by the President or by the COVERAGE of the President, cheer yourself up by watching what idiots the Republicans continue to be.

[FrenchieCat]

1. Thanks!

John Lewis up to speak!

[Clio the Leo]

2. Rep John Lewis: "DADT is an affront to human dignity!" NT

[KingFlorez]

3. I didn't know this was happening right now

[Clio the Leo]

6. See what I mean...

.... I knew it was happening but was too distracted to turn it on until just now.

Speaks to the time in which we're living. So much MAJOR stuff is happening, we're missing it.

[ruggerson]

4. John Lewis rocks

[Clio the Leo]

5. Pelosi up now.

.... we must be near a vote.

[Clio the Leo]

7. Spencer Ackerman, "if you disagree with Rep. John Lewis on a moral question, you are probably wrong.

(via Twitter)

[Clio the Leo]

8. The Rep who has the gavel is fired up and ready to go huh? NT

[lamp_shade]

9. The DADT vote is the 4th of 5... or is it the 5th of 6. Anyway, they're on #2 now.

[jenmito]

10. 2 reporters on Rachel's show just now said it's a "done deal" that it will pass!

:bounce:

[tabbycat31]

11. any update?

[Clio the Leo]

12. Vote starting now! NT

[Clio the Leo]

13. PLEASE let all the votes come in while Rachel's still on the air. NT

[Clio the Leo]

14. 219 and counting! ... I THINK that's enough. NT

[jenmito]

15. 217 are needed. And 2 Repubs. voted for it! n/t

[stevenleser]

16. BEAuuuuuuutiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great victory for the President, for the Democratic Congress and the LGBT community!

[jenmito]

19. YES!!!!! This is a victory for everyone but those who DESERVE defeat!

:hi:

[tabbycat31]

17. who are the 2 Repubs?

they need to be thanked for their courage

[jenmito]

18. Now 5 Repubs. voted for it! I don't know who they are yet. n/t

[Clio the Leo]

20. Ron Paul voted yes.

That family is confusing.

[KingFlorez]

21. Republicans who voted Yes

Djou, Cao, Biggert, Ros-Lehtinen and Ron Paul

Djou and Cao represent heavily Democratic districts, so they voted politically. The others represent solid GOP areas, so they likely voted more on principle.

[Clio the Leo]

22. And this is all happening on the eve of Memorial weekend.

Very fitting.