Sen. Webb says will vote NO on DADT repeal because he believes Obama & Gates are advocating NO votes

[Bluebear]

"Secretary of Defense Gates and Admiral Mullen have laid out a specific and responsible plan to examine the current 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in a manner that includes a comprehensive survey of those wearing the uniform. The White House and Secretary Gates both said today that, ideally, the Defense Department should complete this review before legislative action is taken. There is no question that a review of the policy is necessary and important. I see no reason for the political process to pre-empt it."

So has the President called Webb to let him know that isn't what the White House meant? Has the Secretary of Defense called Webb to explain? What was the White House thinking when they issued a statement of support for the legislation that started by expressing the wish that nothing be voted on this year? Did they really think no members of Congress would get the hint?

The White House permitted Gates to, yet again, roll the President of the United States of America, while the President tried, yet again, to stake out a position, but then not really own, defend, or promote the position. And, as always the result is one big disaster.

Not a terribly inspiring message for gay and lesbian voters as we roll into November.

http://gay.americablog.com/2010/05/webb-to-vote-no-on-dadt-compromise.html

[Hell Hath No Fury]

1. And he would be correct in that --

As obvious as the nose on Jimmy Durante''s face.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

2. DU fart - delete

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[stillwaiting]

3. Well, this gay Virginian will not be able to vote for Webb if he votes against DADT repeal

AND I bring MANY, MANY votes with me.

I have a lot of influence over my family and friends when it comes to elections.

I just wouldn't be able to do it.

[racaulk]

4. DADT is over!!!

All that is left is the handwringing by the anti-Obama naysayers. Or something...

[Bluebear]

6. Pentagon: "Study says no!" Congress: "Sorry, we tried" Obama: "Yes we can!"

And that will be the end of it.

[Cant trust em]

5. Or maybe the house will vote pre-report

and the senate will vote after the report has been completed.

[Better Today]

7. Webb has been nearly as much a disappointment as Obama.

And not just DADT, but like Obama, across the board disappointment.

[BootinUp]

8. Webb has a touch of neanderthal, Obama will straighten him out. nt

[Bluebear]

9. 'Obama will straighten him out' - Freudian lol

j/k

[BootinUp]

10. Not ahhhh!

I may have chosen the wrong words though.

[terrya]

11. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

I was reading on Politico where Webb and Brown are voting no, with the only vote for adding DADT repeal to the Defense Authorization Bill are either: Robert Byrd or Ben Nelson of Nebraska.

Unfuckingbelievable. Hell, I'm more pessimistic than ever now.

It's not like we didn't see all of this shit after McClurkin and Rick Warren.

[RainDog]

13. but he supports pedophile's claims to exemption from prosecution

Obama is the face of friendly fascism.

[racaulk]

14. I wish it were under better circumstances...

...but I'm glad to see you posting here again.

:pals:

[saracat]

12. Well Obama did ask for action to be "delayed" till after the elections Durbin admitted that.

Just like we now know Obama camoigned "against" the Public Option". This isn't hard to believe. That being said, Webbis still a smuck.

[PurityOfEssence]

15. Quick, someone throw the I-ching, trot out the tea leaves, fetch me a song bird to cut open

My kingdom for an oracle! Someone must know what Obama really wants.

Chess, it rhymes with mess.

[Tailormyst]

16. Cowards or Bigots, one or the other.

I feel sorry for the next one who calls me looking for donations.