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In reply to the discussion: Wanna Know What Just Made This 6'1" 275 lb He-Man Cry? [View all]NCarolinawoman
(2,825 posts)42. I've always kind of liked the guy, when it comes to military matters.
Unlike most Republicans, he was an actual combat soldier who was wounded. He does not love or glorify war. He actually seems to care about the soldiers, themselves.
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It's excellent news, but also kind of funny in what it seems to do. Freepers will freak out!
NYC_SKP
Aug 2013
#8
That is fantastically awesome. So happy to hear about this. First the DoS now the military
Number23
Aug 2013
#67
Some people at DU won't forgive the president for his past mistakes.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#27
Straw man. This thread is about the LGBT community. I'll listen if you have a substantive response
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#45
I think this thread is about good news for gay people in the military. It is about the news
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#72
Bluenorthwest, we both have been down this road before, and you should be ashamed of yourself.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#88
This thread is about human rights writ large. Any move like this that advances the cause of human
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#74
Absolutely!! We still have more work yet to do, but I'm happy that progress has been made.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#89
Me too. I did not expect to see this EVER. Two weeks off to go marry a gay husband...
DonRedwood
Aug 2013
#58
Very true. THe military is also heavily investing in solar power...lol...wow...the military is prog
DonRedwood
Aug 2013
#59
I'm crying along with you! Hagel has redeemed himself to me and many others
mountain grammy
Aug 2013
#35
Making me cry, you big old meanie! No, I celebrate with you, Don! Read of this earlier. Thanx Obama!
freshwest
Aug 2013
#55
Very happy about this. Until there is actual, national equality people will have to
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#73