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And in the House today, this guy lost. No idea if the Senate will ultimately give him his W, as the Senate where progress goes to die. But this guy lost today.
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| By: Spencer Ackerman Wednesday December 15, 2010 6:28 pm | |
Via Media Matters, a 3:30 cavalcade of pure homophobia from Rep. Louie Gohmert. Appealing to the need for military strength to justify preventing thousands of troops from serving openly is truly the jingoism of fools.
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Obama appointed an anti-gay Marine Corps Commandant who essentially said the same thing. what does that tell you — about Obama?
Top Marine says repeal of gay ban could add casualties
December 15, 2010
The Marine Corps’ top general suggested Tuesday that allowing gays to serve openly in the military could result in more casualties because their presence on the battlefield would pose “a distraction.”
July 20, 2010
ARLINGTON, Va. — President Barack Obama announced his nomination July 20 for Gen. James F. Amos to be appointed 35th commandant of the Marine Corps. The announcement came after Amos, currently the Corps’ second in command, was recommended for the position by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Defense Secretary Robert Gates.