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fightthegoodfightnow

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5. The 'WE' Hasn't Always Included the 'US' - THAT'S WHY!!!!

Reply to RC (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 26, 2012, 10:21 PM

Oct 2012

Last edited Fri Oct 26, 2012, 11:33 PM - Edit history (1)

Gradually it's been expanded to include more than white, straight, male, property owner's who historically created the 'us' when they decided to treat 'us' differently. While I agree with you, the 'us' didn't create the distinction.

Tell me....which one of 'us' are you........oh never mind.....LOL.

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Obama "Expects" DOMA Will Be Found Unconstitutional [View all] trailmonkee Oct 2012 OP

What the hell is wrong with this country? RC Oct 2012 #1

I like that statement yends21012 Oct 2012 #2

it`s not so much our country..it`s the supreme court madrchsod Oct 2012 #3

The 'WE' Hasn't Always Included the 'US' - THAT'S WHY!!!! fightthegoodfightnow Oct 2012 #5

Precisely PD Turk Oct 2012 #9

We need to spell it out for those who don't get it yet. nt msanthrope Oct 2012 #13

It should be, yes. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #4

I would love to see Congress repeal DOMA once and for all. totodeinhere Oct 2012 #6

Because if the SC declares it unconstitutional, congress can't just put it back later. eggplant Oct 2012 #7

Good point. Although the Supreme Court could reverse itself at some point too. n/t totodeinhere Oct 2012 #8

Someone would have to sue and show cause, and the case would have to wind all the way back up. eggplant Oct 2012 #10

Which five Justices does he think will vote to overturn it? Pab Sungenis Oct 2012 #11

I don't see how it can go otherwise. alphafemale Oct 2012 #12