[Politics_CurrentEvents_Group] Re: Politico.com lies about Obama record on gay rights

 

I am not surprised. I think that most information usually contradicts reality.

--- In Politics_CurrentEvents_Group@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Majors <majors.bruce@...> wrote:
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> Politico.com lies about Obama's gay rights
> record<http://bighomocon.blogspot.com/2011/06/you-say-santorum-and-i-say-obamam.html?spref=bl>
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> As Richard Grennel pointed out to me, Politico.com reporter Julie Mason's
> list of "Obama's accomplishments" on gay rights is false, just partisan
> puffery. Obama did not extend benefits to partners of government employees.
> But then, *Politico* is a publication whose editors go on TV and assert that
> futures market prices have no affect on current commodity prices (like
> petroleum), because no one there knows any economics.
>
> It's a conundrum for the pro-regressive Obama felchers. On the one hand
> cheerleaders like Michael Beschloss say Obama is a genius with an
> off-the-chats IQ (his college and law school transcripts hidden simply out
> of modesty) and a Constitutional Law Scholar (throw a dart and hit any
> Demwit pig to hear one squeal that). On the other hand he was too stupid to
> realize that when he signed an Executive Order giving spouses of gay federal
> workers benies, DOMA would prevent it (
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/gay-spouses-and-government-benefits/2011/03/22/ABM8sBFB_story.html).
> More empty promises while he reaches for the gay wallet.
>
> from RichardGrenell.com:
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>
> dan savage at white house pride reception: obama won't support marriage
> before '12 election, im not
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> Below is the official White House Press Pool Report from President Obama's
> Pride reception at the White House.
> In it you will see that Dan Savage thinks supporting gay marriage is being
> "out on the furthest limb" for Obama so he isn't furious with him for his
> position. Savage also predicts that Obama won't "evolve" on gay marriage
> until February, 2013 – after the next presidential election. You will also
> see that union spokesman Gregory King thinks gays aren't prioritizing
> marriage so Obama doesn't need to either. With supporters like these it's no
> wonder Obama doesn't feel pressure from the gay community.
> *From*: Julie Mason
> *To*: Finkenbinder, Benjamin N.
> *Cc*: Hughes, Caroline E.
> *Sent*: Wed Jun 29 18:43:29 2011
> *Subject*: Pool Report #1 pride reception
> No, he didn't endorse gay marriage.
> The East Room contained: a few hundred attendees, a full bar, a couple of
> small, round tables covered in shimmery purple cloth piled high with canapes
> and desserts: puff pastries, baby lamb chops, mini cupcakes, slices of cake
> and more. The centerpieces were oversized bouquets of roses in pink, orange,
> red and purple. A band played light jazz and R&B.
> The crowd was mostly white and the men significantly outnumbered the women.
> Dan Savage was there — quotes from him after Obama.
> Obama entered the room at 6 p.m. to huge cheers. Facing north, he assured
> the crowd that "Nothing ruins a party like a long speech from a politician"
> and promised to go short. He talked about his accomplishments so far —
> hospital visits, DADT, DOMA, etc.
> He said he understands the frustration many in the gay community feel about
> the pace of accomplishments — "I know I can count on you to let me know," he
> said. "This is not a shy group."
> The crowd interrupted him a few times with spontaneous cheers and applause —
> when he mentioned "spouses" (without endorsing the concept) and more. Check
> the transcript. He spoke for about nine minutes.
> Dan Savage, a columnist, author and gay activist was there with his husband
> (they married in Canada), Terry Miller. Dan was wearing a black and white
> plaid shirt with a small button that said, "evolve already." Terry wore a
> white shirt with a hot pink bow tie.
> "I believe the president should evolve," Savage said. "He says he's
> evolving, I believe him." He added, "I want to hurry him along."
> Savage, a strong proponent for gay marriage, said his presence at the White
> House should not be construed as a surrender on the issue. "We can scream
> and yell and be dicks and wear buttons" and still eat Obama's cupcakes and
> drink his champagne, Savage said.
> He predicted Obama's evolution on gay marriage would be complete in
> February, 2013. Savage called Obama's politics "the art of the possible."
> "We need to keep the pressure on and take `yes' for an answer," Savage said.
> "I'm not one of the gay activists furious at the president because he's not
> out on the furthest limb" on gay marriage, Savage said.
> Also in the room and willing to make eye contact with the pool: Gregory
> King, a spokesman for AFSCME and a former spokesman for the Human Rights
> Campaign Fund.
> King said, "I think Obama has done more for the LGBT community than any
> president in history."
> "He's been effective at bringing change and ending discrimination," King
> said.
> Regarding gay marriage, "I know many couples who wouldn't place that at the
> top of the agenda," King said.
> Julie Mason
> POLITICO
>
> BigHomo: Dan Savage swallows the Obamam -- "You say
> Santoru...<http://bighomocon.blogspot.com/2011/06/you-say-santorum-and-i-say-obamam.html?spref=bl>:
> "Obamam (n.) - a trick who doesn't put out, and who isn't even good dinner
> conversation, but who keeps asking to borrow money. 'It was li..."
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