Comments on: DADT round-up

By: Edward Miessner

Edward Miessner — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:21:59 +0000

As if the Courts will resolve this properly. With Kagan recusing herself, it would be a 4-4 tie which could go either way, depending on how the ninth circuit rules.

By: Mykelb

Mykelb — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:11:00 +0000

If the cowards on Capitol Hill won’t resolvel this in the next two weeks, the Courts will.

By: ZRAinSWVA

ZRAinSWVA — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:03:48 +0000

On behalf of my partner (Army, stationed Germany 1978-82), best friend (WWII, Guam), two other friends (WWII both, partnered 35 years), sister’s partner (Army, 8 years service), etc…

…I would just really, really like this to be over (in our favor, of course!). It’s exhausting…

By: dr laura schlessinge

dr laura schlessinge — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:42:46 +0000

thank you for the mention but my son served 6 years in the Army and not the Marines…although the Marines have prettier uniforms! warmly, drl

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:13:29 +0000

It’s a sad state of affairs when this whole issue can be held hostage by a geriatric fossil who still thinks that he will be admired for being a maverick. Down deep I think McCain feels that any gay soldier just can’t be as tough as him. To suggest otherwise must be an affront to his masculinity. I really believe that he feels allowing gays to serve openly will somehow water down his war hero status. He’s never had much credibility and changes his opinion depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. His only legacy that he will be remembered for now is that of elevating an illiterate dimwit from cretinville to national status.

By: Mark F.

Mark F. — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:57:53 +0000

Prediction: Obama will give in on the tax cut, paving the way for possible repeal.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:55:05 +0000

Senate Republicans just blocked a middle-class tax extension, for those making under 250K. The Democrats are now going to try to pass a tax extension for those making under 1 million. This is also expected to be blocked. They’re not going to compromise on this. They haven’t compromised once in the last two years. I don’t believe the stand-off has designed specifically do justify voting against DADT repeal, but the end result will be the same. All 42 Republicans will block repeal, even if Collins and Brown are against it personally. (And they’re not enough votes anyway). It’s ridiculous to pretend the GOP can be reasoned with in any way at all.

By: Richard Rush

Richard Rush — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:24:53 +0000

As I understand, public support for repeal of DADT is much higher than for other gay-equality issues. I think the reason is because we are in a war, and there is always the possibility of implementing a draft if personnel needs cannot be met with volunteers. People would much rather have gays help meet the need than their own sons, other relatives, and friends. It’s all about perceived self-interest, just as it is with marriage referendums when NOM spooks some voters into believing there is a possibility that their kid could be taught to be gay.

By: Timothy Kincaid

Timothy Kincaid — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:24:46 +0000

Susan Collins made an interesting observation that it can actually be easier to implement policy change in time of war. People care less about the intricacies of policy when they are in physical danger.

By: Amicus

Amicus — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:17:45 +0000

Paul, Probably unrelated, but see Section 506 of the current bill .