Man I saw that Obama thing today and my heart just soared. Politically motivated or not, I really don't care anymore, I'm just so happy to see official political support. Fuck anyone that would oppress another group of people for reasons of gender race religion sexual orientation country of origin favourite soda or console of choice. After that North Carolina vote I was starting to doubt I lived in 2012. So happy.
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So, this is pretty neat. But what's he actually going to do about it?
That IS the question.
Hopefully people will rally for it, if they believe in the message.
I'm sure the GOP will use it to rally their fanatics, but they do that anyway, so I don't think this will help them too much.
Ok, so serious question: When you came out as being gay, what were the repercussions?
I had some fights with my family which are only semi-resolved. The last time I argued about wanting to bring someone home for Christmas, I was told I couldn't.
That was probably around 2005, so I don't think I'd get the same response now. But since I'm single and all I can do is CRYYYYYYYYY ---- thank you for the question, we'll be right back after this commercial break.
Ok, so serious question: When you came out as being gay, what were the repercussions?
Although it isn't something I've actually mentioned here and I think maybe only 1-2 people here know, but I worked for a company in Seattle and WAS harassed for being gay.
The guy ended up being fired for it, but apparently it had been going on for years to others there.
They ended up acting on it because I was new and since I was contracting and they were afraid I'd mention it to my company and they would sue the place I was working.
Sad that happened in a place as progressive as Seattle, but bigots do exist. Everywhere.
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MrMonroepassed outon the floor nowRegistered Userregular
it's a happy day when something like this occurs, politically motivated or not
hopefully he can follow up
I agree. I know some people are less happy about it, but I think it's a great thing.
It is a lot harder to say "Well X doesn't support it" when the President and Vice-President come out in support.
TBH I think Obama has always supported it, but I fully understand why he would wait to already be in office before coming out in support of it.
The President of the United States, for the first time on this issue, has gone with the correct side of history, because really in fifty years it's going to be a "yes of course gay marriage is fine what's wrong with you" from every single politician.
I mean 40% of the people in the south will still think it should be illegal but who cares about them
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The President of the United States, for the first time on this issue, has sided with the correct side of history. Whether he really believes it or not is as relevant as if Lincoln really cared for black people or not.
The President of the United States, for the first time on this issue, has gone with the correct side of history, because really in fifty years it's going to be a "yes of course gay marriage is fine what's wrong with you" from every single politician.
I mean 40% of the people in the south will still think it should be illegal but who cares about them
So, how many religious/spiritual people have you met that haven't given you crap for your sexual orientation?
Eh, define "given you crap"? Most of my friends are either not overtly religious, or they don't throw it in my face, so it isn't an issue.
Of the people I grew up with in rural south carolina, only 1-2 gave me crap. And it wasn't "YOU HATE GAYS" or anything, it was one saying I was doing it for attention (lol) and the other just stopped talking to me.
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We could start rating each others genitalia, as long as they're the same gender
Hahahaha. Oh, man, if I had a dollar every time I heard this.
But let's not be silly.
Of course not.
Only most gay people.
That was @Fiz. But he hates taking credit for it.
All of them!
Gotta see your... credentials.
That IS the question.
Hopefully people will rally for it, if they believe in the message.
I'm sure the GOP will use it to rally their fanatics, but they do that anyway, so I don't think this will help them too much.
Soap and water, I suppose?
Or, you know, the other guy could wash first? :P
Not sure much will come of it but it's a historic moment, and a turning point in american culture and politics.
Also, I hate people who start sentences with honestly. It makes me distrust them, like anything not prefixed with honestly is like a 50/50 gamble.
I had some fights with my family which are only semi-resolved. The last time I argued about wanting to bring someone home for Christmas, I was told I couldn't.
That was probably around 2005, so I don't think I'd get the same response now. But since I'm single and all I can do is CRYYYYYYYYY ---- thank you for the question, we'll be right back after this commercial break.
See above abloobloo-ing.
As if the next step after allowing same sex marriage is outlawing what they call "traditional" marriage.
That is something else I'm mildly curious about, but I think I'll leave that question for later.
(Also, ya Nevs.)
if I do there's no hope for me
it's a happy day when something like this occurs, politically motivated or not
hopefully he can follow up
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Although it isn't something I've actually mentioned here and I think maybe only 1-2 people here know, but I worked for a company in Seattle and WAS harassed for being gay.
The guy ended up being fired for it, but apparently it had been going on for years to others there.
They ended up acting on it because I was new and since I was contracting and they were afraid I'd mention it to my company and they would sue the place I was working.
Sad that happened in a place as progressive as Seattle, but bigots do exist. Everywhere.
Sorta, Yes, Yes
I think Obama always has, but now it's politically advantageous for him to admit it
And: Obama, Biden, Clinton
I agree. I know some people are less happy about it, but I think it's a great thing.
It is a lot harder to say "Well X doesn't support it" when the President and Vice-President come out in support.
TBH I think Obama has always supported it, but I fully understand why he would wait to already be in office before coming out in support of it.
Hey, you gotta show allllll the credentials to join the team.
We're cautious.
you should ask miz
he'll know
The President of the United States, for the first time on this issue, has gone with the correct side of history, because really in fifty years it's going to be a "yes of course gay marriage is fine what's wrong with you" from every single politician.
I mean 40% of the people in the south will still think it should be illegal but who cares about them
All jokes aside, I don't think that's a smart thing to do online, tbh. :P
Yeah, he really won't though.
I agree!
Excellent point
Also, I dont think the impact of the POTUS comment has really sunk in yet. Will probably hear all the bitching at work tomorrow.
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Eh, define "given you crap"? Most of my friends are either not overtly religious, or they don't throw it in my face, so it isn't an issue.
Of the people I grew up with in rural south carolina, only 1-2 gave me crap. And it wasn't "YOU HATE GAYS" or anything, it was one saying I was doing it for attention (lol) and the other just stopped talking to me.
Aren't you not single? But either way, a'ight. ;D
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My mom cried because I couldn't give her grandchildren.
Other than that not a whole lot changed.
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