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Re: President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equali
No. He's said in 2004 he was for civil unions and marriage equality was not a civil rights fight. In 2009, he said he was evolving on the issue. Before he became an Illinois senator, he was for it. The reality is he's always been for it, most likely, but out of fear hasn't come out and said it. But now, he finally has.
This eliminates ALL of the sadness I felt regarding Amendment One because this is the shit that will change things in our world. I honestly am still shocked. And David Cameron too is for marriage equality. Probably the two most highly represented countries in the WORLD are pro-gay marriage. This would have never happened even 3 years ago. I am so happy and so proud to be an American now.
Re: President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equali
This is a big deal because doing this before the election means that this will inevitably become a big issue during the election. Culture Wars is back with a vengeance.
Re: President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equali
Good news. This is good timing too after the North carolina results.
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Re: President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equali
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Originally Posted by Filo V.
No. He's said in 2004 he was for civil unions and marriage equality was not a civil rights fight. In 2009, he said he was evolving on the issue. Before he became an Illinois senator, he was for it. The reality is he's always been for it, most likely, but out of fear hasn't come out and said it. But now, he finally has.
My thoughts exactly.
Obama.
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Re: President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equali
Today has been great, because I've made fun of so many homophobes, and some of them literally ran out of discussions after I fucked them up. This is the biggest fuck you homophobes have ever received in this country. I shouldn't feel that way but I do, I'm going to use this to slap them in the face. Now more than ever we gotta fight for Obama, those in America and even those outside of America, please donate to the Obama 2012 reelection campaign. Every dollar, every vote counts.
President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equality.
President Barack Obama becomes the first in US history to endorse marriage equality.
great news and I heard even some GOPers secretly 
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