Obama stated he opposed gay marriage back when he was but a mere candidate. Now that he's the Prez - surprise! - he opposes gay marriage and he's directed his Department of Justice to see that the Federal governement will _NOT_ recognize gay marriage either.
His opposition was clearly stated then and only now - now that he's putting it into action - are gays and lesbians waking up to this fact?
Worse, gays and lesbians - even as they're criticizing Obama's decision - are finding ways to apologize for it or explain it away. Andy, your analysis here that this might be a "ploy" to make it easier for the plaintiff's attorney is just such an apologist's defense. Andy, if it were Bush who directed his DOJ attorney's to issue such a brief you'd be calling for blood. Why not now?
Oh, right, Obama has also _promised_ other sweet sounding things back when he was hustling for your vote. Got it. Right.
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Date: 2009-06-14 01:48 am (UTC)Obama stated he opposed gay marriage back when he was but a mere candidate. Now that he's the Prez - surprise! - he opposes gay marriage and he's directed his Department of Justice to see that the Federal governement will _NOT_ recognize gay marriage either.
His opposition was clearly stated then and only now - now that he's putting it into action - are gays and lesbians waking up to this fact?
Worse, gays and lesbians - even as they're criticizing Obama's decision - are finding ways to apologize for it or explain it away. Andy, your analysis here that this might be a "ploy" to make it easier for the plaintiff's attorney is just such an apologist's defense. Andy, if it were Bush who directed his DOJ attorney's to issue such a brief you'd be calling for blood. Why not now?
Oh, right, Obama has also _promised_ other sweet sounding things back when he was hustling for your vote. Got it. Right.
Madoc