Comments on: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal gains steam. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:15:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: fascismisdead http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3991609 fascismisdead Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:39:16 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3991609 56% of the military are fascists? 12% are Americans? Where's the link with the proof of this nonsense? 56% of the military are fascists?

12% are Americans?

Where’s the link with the proof of this nonsense?

]]> By: Probus http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988857 Probus Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:53:01 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988857 This policy needs to go. Gay Americans who are ready to serve their country have every right to serve. Their sexual orientation has nothing to do with their competence. This policy is discriminatory and needs to be changed. This policy needs to go. Gay Americans who are ready to serve their country have every right to serve. Their sexual orientation has nothing to do with their competence. This policy is discriminatory and needs to be changed.

]]> By: usafret http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988800 usafret Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:34:15 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988800 I realize this thread is probably dead, but had to add this. I'm a retired senior NCO (AF), I went in in 1972 and retired in '94. The whole "should gays be in the military" argument is utter nonsense! Gays are and always have served. I knew quite a few and no one gave a damn! It's just that they had to lead a "secret" life. Utter nonsense. Who cares what someone's sexual orientation is? Unless it's pedophilia, or rape...It's nobodies buisness. Get rid of DADT. Folks gays are here to stay, all walks of life. Now the evangelicals on the other hand.......BAN THEM! I realize this thread is probably dead, but had to add this.

I’m a retired senior NCO (AF), I went in in 1972 and retired in ‘94. The whole “should gays be in the military” argument is utter nonsense! Gays are and always have served. I knew quite a few and no one gave a damn! It’s just that they had to lead a “secret” life. Utter nonsense. Who cares what someone’s sexual orientation is? Unless it’s pedophilia, or rape…It’s nobodies buisness.

Get rid of DADT. Folks gays are here to stay, all walks of life. Now the evangelicals on the other hand…….BAN THEM!

]]> By: AnthonyMason http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988747 AnthonyMason Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:08:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988747 This is what I dont get: The Democrats [one more time] proved themselves to be incapable of standing up to George Bush on behalf of all Americans on the illegal spying issue, yet now they're getting ready to start a fight over DADT. I dont get it! This is just another one of those "cultural war" that benefits/affects a very small minority of the people of this country. There are more important issues affecting all Americans, straight and gays. before we start a fight over DADT, how about you impeach Bush, Cheney, and Gonzalez? How about you bring the war to an end? how about you restore the constitution that GWB has all but destroyed? how about you close GITMO? How about Healthcare for all Americans? This is what I dont get: The Democrats [one more time] proved themselves to be incapable of standing up to George Bush on behalf of all Americans on the illegal spying issue, yet now they’re getting ready to start a fight over DADT. I dont get it!

This is just another one of those “cultural war” that benefits/affects a very small minority of the people of this country. There are more important issues affecting all Americans, straight and gays.

before we start a fight over DADT, how about you impeach Bush, Cheney, and Gonzalez? How about you bring the war to an end? how about you restore the constitution that GWB has all but destroyed? how about you close GITMO? How about Healthcare for all Americans?

]]> By: PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988385 PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:04:02 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988385 DRxJ Is it my imagination or is Daryll beginning to avoid real debate with you and me over the religious issues which underlie his political stance? For example, he never really responded to my call for him to understand the "Render unto Caesar ..." command. DRxJ

Is it my imagination or is Daryll beginning to avoid real debate with you and me over the religious issues which underlie his political stance? For example, he never really responded to my call for him to understand the “Render unto Caesar …” command.

]]> By: DRxJ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988327 DRxJ Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:49:39 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988327 Now HOW would I know that teeny tiny daryll would post on a "don't ask, don't tell" thread??? Now HOW would I know that teeny tiny daryll would post on a “don’t ask, don’t tell” thread???

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988152 missmolly Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:01:03 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988152 Comment by TJ Johnstonian — August 6, 2007 @ 1:50 pm And how much is Uncle Sam paying for these private security forces? If we're getting a better deal for them than we do with our regular armed forces, then maybe we ARE better off with privatization (like the Repubs have been telling us all this time). Considering the amount of money we've been paying out, I have my doubts, though. Comment by TJ Johnstonian — August 6, 2007 @ 1:50 pm

And how much is Uncle Sam paying for these private security forces? If we’re getting a better deal for them than we do with our regular armed forces, then maybe we ARE better off with privatization (like the Repubs have been telling us all this time).

Considering the amount of money we’ve been paying out, I have my doubts, though.

]]> By: PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988127 PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:56:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988127 Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support. Comment by Daryll ______________________________- Because Bush has USED the faith community to advance his political career and an agenda that is socially immoral, anti-democractic, and destructive to relationships with anyone outside his narrow and narrow-minded cabal, including patriotic Americans who disagree with him. And it's not about what HE needs. It's about what OUR COUNTRY needs. Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support.

Comment by Daryll
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Because Bush has USED the faith community to advance his political career and an agenda that is socially immoral, anti-democractic, and destructive to relationships with anyone outside his narrow and narrow-minded cabal, including patriotic Americans who disagree with him. And it’s not about what HE needs. It’s about what OUR COUNTRY needs.

]]> By: TJ Johnstonian http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988106 TJ Johnstonian Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:50:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988106 The US taxpayer does not need the services of men and women who are fond of the same sex any longer thanks to King Bush's private army. "Halliburton and a myriad of armed security companies, private military contractors comprise the second largest "force" in Iraq, far outnumbering all non-U.S. forces combined. There are as many as 100,000 civilian contractors and approximately 20,000 private security forces." --2005 FRONTLINE: Private Warriors. Frontline has the only pair of journalistic brass balls. MSM sux ass!! The US taxpayer does not need the services of men and women who are fond of the same sex any longer thanks to King Bush’s private army.

“Halliburton and a myriad of armed security companies, private military contractors comprise the second largest “force” in Iraq, far outnumbering all non-U.S. forces combined. There are as many as 100,000 civilian contractors and approximately 20,000 private security forces.” –2005 FRONTLINE: Private Warriors.

Frontline has the only pair of journalistic brass balls. MSM sux ass!!

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988015 Zooey Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:19:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988015 <em>How in the world did homophobes ever make it through high school gym class? Comment by missmolly — August 6, 2007 @ 1:16 pm</em> By peeking and self-loathing. How in the world did homophobes ever make it through high school gym class?
Comment by missmolly — August 6, 2007 @ 1:16 pm

By peeking and self-loathing.

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988007 missmolly Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:16:35 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988007 WHY in the world do so many people think that a group shower is a perfect location for a romantic rendevous? I hardly think that two people trying to get it on (regardless of what sex they are) in that environment would go unnoticed. The hypothetical situation is so absurd I can't believe so many people are obsessed over it. How in the world did homophobes ever make it through high school gym class? WHY in the world do so many people think that a group shower is a perfect location for a romantic rendevous? I hardly think that two people trying to get it on (regardless of what sex they are) in that environment would go unnoticed. The hypothetical situation is so absurd I can’t believe so many people are obsessed over it.

How in the world did homophobes ever make it through high school gym class?

]]> By: Marcus Aurelius http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3988005 Marcus Aurelius Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:15:29 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3988005 <blockquote> Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support. Comment by Daryll — August 6, 2007 @ 12:36 pm</blockquote> Still, on the other hand, water is water!

Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support.

Comment by Daryll — August 6, 2007 @ 12:36 pm

Still, on the other hand, water is water!

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3987937 missmolly Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:56:38 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987937 You go, missmolly. I tried posting the whole executive order about 6 times but TP kept nixing the post, somehow. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — August 6, 2007 @ 12:33 pm I know -- I've been suffering from dropped posts, too. I don't know what's up with TP, but I'm glad this one made it. You go, missmolly. I tried posting the whole executive order about 6 times but TP kept nixing the post, somehow.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — August 6, 2007 @ 12:33 pm

I know — I’ve been suffering from dropped posts, too. I don’t know what’s up with TP, but I’m glad this one made it.

]]> By: Daryll http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3987905 Daryll Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:50:39 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987905 Bush needs strong meds to keep functioning. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — August 6, 2007 @ 12:43 pm What about Hillary? I believe that she has become somewhat of a nut. Bush needs strong meds to keep functioning.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — August 6, 2007 @ 12:43 pm

What about Hillary? I believe that she has become somewhat of a nut.

]]> By: goraidh http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-3/#comment-3987874 goraidh Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:44:11 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987874 One more thing then I'll shut up on this topic: Hoekstra in a statement released to RAW STORY Saturday night after the House passed his legislation said that, "he [bush] would use momentum from Congressional Republicans’ efforts to fix FISA to push for comprehensive reform of the law to...obtain retroactive liability for parties who may have aided the government." Retroactive liability. It's coming, folks. Dem's will cave in on this proposal also. One more thing then I’ll shut up on this topic:

Hoekstra in a statement released to RAW STORY Saturday night after the House passed his legislation said that, “he [bush] would use momentum from Congressional Republicans’ efforts to fix FISA to push for comprehensive reform of the law to…obtain retroactive liability for parties who may have aided the government.”

Retroactive liability. It’s coming, folks. Dem’s will cave in on this proposal also.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-2/#comment-3987871 The Republic of Stupidity Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:43:10 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987871 Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support. Comment by Daryll — August 6, 2007 @ 12:36 pm Bush needs strong meds to keep functioning. Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support.

Comment by Daryll — August 6, 2007 @ 12:36 pm

Bush needs strong meds to keep functioning.

]]> By: RemoveBush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-2/#comment-3987850 RemoveBush Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:37:11 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987850 I would like to see TP find a Constitutional Scholar to discuss the Valid nature of Executive Orders. They are NOWHERE in the Constitution and are ILLEGAL! The President CANNOT make laws!!!!! Only the Congress can, yet these EO's give the president the power to make laws. Why can't TP start a topic about how abused our Constitution is with this alone? I would like to see TP find a Constitutional Scholar to discuss the Valid nature of Executive Orders.

They are NOWHERE in the Constitution and are ILLEGAL!

The President CANNOT make laws!!!!! Only the Congress can, yet these EO’s give the president the power to make laws.

Why can’t TP start a topic about how abused our Constitution is with this alone?

]]> By: Daryll http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-2/#comment-3987845 Daryll Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:36:00 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987845 Daryll “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”. Understand this instruction from Jesus before you attempt anymore political commentary. Comment by PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) — August 6, 2007 @ 12:11 Patriot, why aren't you supporting Bush? He needs your support. Daryll

“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”.

Understand this instruction from Jesus before you attempt anymore political commentary.

Comment by PatrioticLiberalChristian(PLC) — August 6, 2007 @ 12:11

Patriot, why aren’t you supporting Bush? He needs your support.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-2/#comment-3987840 The Republic of Stupidity Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:33:00 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987840 http://www.trumanlibrary.org/anniversaries/desegblurb.htm Comment by missmolly — August 6, 2007 @ 12:26 pm You go, missmolly. I tried posting the whole executive order about 6 times but TP kept nixing the post, somehow. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/anniversaries/desegblurb.htm

Comment by missmolly — August 6, 2007 @ 12:26 pm

You go, missmolly. I tried posting the whole executive order about 6 times but TP kept nixing the post, somehow.

]]> By: Master Shake http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/comment-page-2/#comment-3987836 Master Shake Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:32:06 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/08/06/%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-repeal-gains-steam/#comment-3987836 Maybe now we can let back in all those Arabic translators that were fired for being gay. You know, the one's that were on the front lines of the war on terror, but got discharged because protecting the homeland comes second to keeping the man-on-man grossness out of the military. Maybe now we can let back in all those Arabic translators that were fired for being gay.

You know, the one’s that were on the front lines of the war on terror, but got discharged because protecting the homeland comes second to keeping the man-on-man grossness out of the military.

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