Obama finally UNITES some people - GLBT's

[cuke]

I've heard Obama do a lot of talking about how he is a UNITER (sound familiar) but until now, he hasn't shown any ability to UNITE to anything. Finally, after months of campaigning, he has finally shown us what he meant - as soon as people see what his "New Politics" is about, they UNITE against him.

[terrya]

1. I haven't heard anything from the Stonewall Democrats about this.

The Stonewall Democrats are an organization representing GLBT Democrats.

I haven't heard anything from them about this most unfortunate (for Obama) situation. But it's sure united the GLBT people here.

[soothsayer]

3. I'm outa' the loop! What did he do?

[IndianaJones]

10. little off topic, why are they called Stonewall Democrats? nt.

[William769]

11. Here this will help you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots

[IndianaJones]

13. thanks. nt.

[soothsayer]

2. Ok, I missed this (away this weekend). Why do us gays not like him?

Did he say something stupid?

[terrya]

4. We have big problems with this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3628257&mesg_id=3628257

[madrchsod]

5. do a simple search and all will be revealed

it was the hot topic this weekend

[GeminiProgressive]

6. it would be like Hillary

saying she supports affirmative action then going on a book signing tour with the KKK.

[soothsayer]

16. Ah, something like "Dumbledore hates Obama's gospel singer"

[soothsayer]

14. Thanks! So guilt by association/judged by the company one keeps

vs having said anything himself, I'm gathering.

[redqueen]

7. I wonder if he's just going to ignore it and hope

not that many people notice. I think ignoring the guy's history is the wrong thing to do.

Also wonder what his advisors are saying.

[Forkboy]

8. I think that would be a major mistake, on top of the original mistake.

[terrya]

9. I agree.

This is going to get worse...particularly in the GLBT press. Obama needs to address this very soon.

[Not Me]

12. I wrote his campaign a very pointed letter asking for an explanation...

will post any reply.

[cuke]

15. I think he'll make a statement

He may not be the best campaigner, but he certainly is no dummy

[PatSeg]

17. This is one of the many downsides of trying to bring religion

into politics, but politicians just never seem to learn. If you start to focus on your faith, the odds are you are going to alienate a lot of people that may not be offset by the supporters you gain.