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In reply to the discussion: Report: Obama To Meet With LGBT Rights Groups In Russia [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"Anyone who thinks that Obama reflexively jumped up and said, 'Hey, let's meet up with some gay folks!' is woefully naive."
Speaking of "woefully naive," I remember the doubters (including bloggers) making the rounds on TV the day before DADT was repealed. They were gleefully claiming that the President's efforts were going to fail because he didn't have to courage to stand up to the military, and the he really didn't want it.
Turns out he's the President who has done more for the LGBT community than any other, and that's not simply lip service.
Thanks, Obama >> updated, Edith Windsor reacts
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023101179
Still, it's not clear the point you're trying to make. I mean, it appears you're implying this is political, but it's still his call.