Gays have been complaining that Obama is doing nothing for us (even when the support for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell is close to 70%, including 58% of conservatives).
We expect a backlash from the Fundies (and laugh at the ridiculousness of their answer). But a backlash from progressives -- gays just won't shut up -- is harder to take. Alas, the answers sound very familiar. We've been here before -- like from before the 2006 election at least through the 2008 election.
* Sheesh, the guy has only been in office less than 5 months. Yet, his Press Secretary gives non-answers, the prez. himself could prevent military discharges until Congress acts, and he could at least acknowledge the Calif. gay marriage ruling.
* We're making him take his eye off the ball of more important issues and spending precious political capital on divisive issues. Gays in the military is one of those important national security issues. And with the support of ending the ban it would be a waste of political capital to not act now.
* Timing is wrong. Obama is busy in 2009. 2010? Um, no. Too close to midterm elections. Then perhaps 2011? Well, that's getting close to presidential elections in 2012.
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