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I thought the exact same thing when I read the announcement. OhioBlue May 2016 #1
Perverse Potty Party Pissed him off! lagomorph777 May 2016 #37
Because its the right thing to do BootinUp May 2016 #2
Damn Democratic president doing the 'right thing' without triangulating its effect on the election. pampango May 2016 #13
Also Proud Liberal Dem May 2016 #24
Beat me to it, since when do we do what the GOP wants? Rex May 2016 #46
Being a SWM and just over 50, it took me awhile BootinUp May 2016 #48
I am SWM, 45 and just cannot understand the uproar. This is not a new situation. Rex May 2016 #49
I think the uproar is predictable because common sense, BootinUp May 2016 #53
This is why I correct people that say both parties are the same. Rex May 2016 #61
What announcement? braddy May 2016 #3
Link to NYT article. BootinUp May 2016 #4
Thanks. braddy May 2016 #6
Yeah, he's got no political sense whatsoever jberryhill May 2016 #5
Agree. 840high May 2016 #7
I'm not surprised you do ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #15
Your opinion matters zero to me. 840high May 2016 #16
No shit. I wouldn't expect anyone on Democratic Underground ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #18
Differences in opinion mean 840high May 2016 #19
That's your gimmick, bud, you said mine meant zero ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #20
I'm not your bud. Your way or 840high May 2016 #21
I'd like to hear why you are so opposed to the president's.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #22
I am eagerly awaiting that explanation too Skittles May 2016 #32
Keep waiting, obviously. ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #63
I have noticed Skittles May 2016 #69
How long should he have waited? Egnever May 2016 #8
Would it be better closer to the general election? Or should he not do this at all? uppityperson May 2016 #9
So, it's better to ignore civil rights since it's an election year? herding cats May 2016 #10
And on that day, Obama counted all his fucks. Alas, there were none to count. n/t X_Digger May 2016 #11
people who care about this issue have already made up their minds nt msongs May 2016 #12
Oh for fuck sake, if you aren't a trans-phobic ass, you might as well be with this OP. phleshdef May 2016 #14
This sounds so familiar. Behind the Aegis May 2016 #17
I'm with you. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #42
/thread NuclearDem May 2016 #43
BINGO - think 2004 and 2006, and the marriage equality rulings. bullwinkle428 May 2016 #44
Absolutely. DemocraticWing May 2016 #45
Great post! Turin_C3PO May 2016 #55
This!!! N/t Sissyk May 2016 #60
Bingo. It's an old song that was never very good to start with. n/t QC May 2016 #64
As always, you said it so much better than I ever could. herding cats May 2016 #65
If this gets alerted, oh well... but screw off. Trans kids have it hard enough. MillennialDem May 2016 #23
Disgusting post. Decent People read this link Not even a trump issue hope you know that Person 2713 May 2016 #25
And then there is this: US Planning New Wave Of Deportation Raids: Report Purveyor May 2016 #26
Because, unlike those who have no issue compromising human rights, Obama is a decent human being. LostOne4Ever May 2016 #27
Didn't Trump say that he's FOR LGBT-rights on this issue? DetlefK May 2016 #28
Hit and run post. Read to the end of the linked NY Times article. Here's a quote: mnhtnbb May 2016 #29
I'm hitting and running. I asked a question about timing of announcing of a very sensitive issue. Jitter65 May 2016 #34
A sensitive issue? To who? To right wing fanatics, that's who. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #40
So he should only do the right thing when it's politically convenient for him? BlueStater May 2016 #30
it's never really the right time, is it? Skittles May 2016 #31
Never ever...just wait another decade that seems to work out very well for all of us. Rex May 2016 #51
all progress should be celebrated Skittles May 2016 #68
Follow the Republicans' lead on this: do nothing but sit tight for as long as possible. randome May 2016 #33
Told you so. Watch the roll out of the backlash...it's all over the media and adds an arrow in Jitter65 May 2016 #35
Told us what? ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2016 #62
NO. L. Coyote May 2016 #36
Obama did the right thing, while you do the right wing. Bluenorthwest May 2016 #38
He doesn't triangulate. alarimer May 2016 #39
What? MrScorpio May 2016 #41
"So is Johnson admin trying to help Goldwater get elected? Why the Civil Rights Act now?" DemocraticWing May 2016 #47
Skittles will kick all their asses! Worry not about the GOP! Rex May 2016 #50
I am thinking to protect transgender folk etherealtruth May 2016 #52
We should hold off on pursuing equal rights for all because bigots will be offended? Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #54
Trump agrees with Obama on this issue. You can stop fretting now. nt bunnies May 2016 #56
If we allow Trump to be used as an excuse for violations of human and civil rights, ... stone space May 2016 #57
Politically this is a good issue for us. Skinner May 2016 #58
In answer to "why now"? gratuitous May 2016 #59
Have you considered... NYC Liberal May 2016 #66
Forget the timing you're talking about something that is minor compared to craigmatic May 2016 #67
I see this as an extension of civil rights so, LiberalElite May 2016 #70
He loves sticking them in the eye... ileus May 2016 #71
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