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In reply to the discussion: Cenk is over at Daily Kos calling for a vote against Obama (updated) [View all]"He didn't repeal DADT, Congress did over and over and over again in debates here you pointed out that only Congress could do that. You can't have it both ways."
...you're free to continue having that debate with yourself. Enjoy!
Don't ask, don't tell' fades away
More than 17 years after a tortured political compromise that left no one happy, dont ask, dont tell is done.
On Tuesday, President Bill Clintons 1993 directive that allowed gays and lesbians to serve in the military without discrimination as long as they stayed in the closet will be formally repealed. The measure had mandated that applicants werent to be asked about their sexuality, and it barred military brass from investigating a service members sexual orientation without credible evidence.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63801.html#ixzz1YP7L1ulU
More than 17 years after a tortured political compromise that left no one happy, dont ask, dont tell is done.
On Tuesday, President Bill Clintons 1993 directive that allowed gays and lesbians to serve in the military without discrimination as long as they stayed in the closet will be formally repealed. The measure had mandated that applicants werent to be asked about their sexuality, and it barred military brass from investigating a service members sexual orientation without credible evidence.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0911/63801.html#ixzz1YP7L1ulU
President Obama's statement
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/09/20/statement-president-repeal-dont-ask-dont-tell
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Cenk is over at Daily Kos calling for a vote against Obama (updated) [View all]
ProSense
Dec 2011
OP
could you imagine what Obama might do, if people weren't telling others to STFU?
boston bean
Dec 2011
#10
Continue to make the assumption that other democrats agree with your positions.
bluestate10
Dec 2011
#210
You mean like the people telling Greenwald critics to shut up all over GD?
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#324
There are people on "our side" who want to "control the message" every bit as much as Karl Rove...
PassingFair
Dec 2011
#17
Do you honestly believe that repeatedly calling someone a "moron" is an effective strategy?
girl gone mad
Dec 2011
#83
are you calling someone "Republican" for not supporting the President's "messaging"?
CreekDog
Jan 2012
#332
So? It's a primary and he's "working within the system" as the moderates advise us to do.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2011
#18
Cenk's a loser. I mean, he's on a network that reaches 10's of homes, nationwide.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#54
Yours is a "personal attack", which will likely be hidden. Mine was an attack on a public figure.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#85
Nope, I won't do it because I like folks to see how thin skinned Cenk loyalists are.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#92
You mean like the "vulgarity" constantly aimed at the president? Is Cenk off limits?
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#149
Help! I'm under attack! Cenk's ENTIRE viewing audience has swooped down upon me!
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#230
If this is the way you wish to conduct yourself on this site I have genuine pity for you
slay
Dec 2011
#232
Your self appointed board monitor status notwithstanding, save your pity for Cenk!
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#240
I had four very angry responses. Count 'em FOUR (4)! I was pretty scared there for a minute.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#242
I have absolutely no interest in trying to "win you over". Quite honestly, like you said....
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#249
That's my biggest problem with Cenk, Ed & Arianna. How does one go from hard right...
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#67
He sarcastically uses the phrase "the big, bad Republicans" as if they're not so bad. Let's see how
jenmito
Dec 2011
#73
This is Cenk having a little fit because Dem voters have ultimately ignored anti-Obama drama magnets
phleshdef
Dec 2011
#96
"Dem voters have ultimately ignored anti-Obama drama magnets like himself"
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#103
he can call for it all he wants but it won't happen. Obama is going to win the caucus
book_worm
Dec 2011
#97
maybe if you all keep posting stupid accusations, new readers will believe you
fascisthunter
Dec 2011
#123
Watchout Prosense. Some here want a Michael Corleone kiss for you. :-))) nt.
bluestate10
Dec 2011
#203
Cenk is being dishonest as well as trying to stir up some controversy in hopes of getting some
Pisces
Dec 2011
#171
The President whose first action was to IMMEDIATELY end the Global Gag rule
BlancheSplanchnik
Dec 2011
#172
I get that know is the time that all good men get behind their leader and all that,
tavalon
Dec 2011
#177
Cenk and The Young Turks was new tonight - he addresses the BS "Obama is liberal" poll - Matt Taibbi
slay
Dec 2011
#208
Oh, thanks. I could have missed Matt Taibbi, another of my favorites, had it not been for this OP.
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#213
I always enjoy Cenk and all the other progressive hosts on TV. There are so few of them.
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#212
Definitely agree. Cenk is very progressive also. I really do not think it is progressive at all to
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#220
Well, your interpretation of what Cenk was 'suggesting' and mine seem to differ...
Spazito
Dec 2011
#221
And, it frames the current right-wing as extreme -- since they are extremists.
Festivito
Dec 2011
#236
He called for Iowa Democrats to vote "uncommitted" Now isn't that right?
Better Believe It
Dec 2011
#241
If my voting because I'm scared of the Big Bad Republicans is "fundamentally dishonest" -
gateley
Dec 2011
#253
I agree with Cenk. Progressives have a right to be disappointed and I'm sick of picking the least
garybeck
Dec 2011
#254
voting for uncommitted in the caucuses is the most rational alternative for progressives
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2011
#255
I like her, but like I said she needs to speak up about where she stands on issues
Tx4obama
Jan 2012
#330
Cenk is not a favorite of conservative moderate centrists blue dog Democrats
Better Believe It
Dec 2011
#271
The Environment, Civil Liberties, Health Care, The War(s), Taxes, MMJ, NDAA, LIHEAP...
truebrit71
Dec 2011
#283
..."nothing to back up my claims"....except reality and the google on the interwebs...
truebrit71
Dec 2011
#296