12-18-2010, 12:47
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DADT Vote
DADT repeal is coming up for a vote at 1500 today.
I urge you to contact your Senators and attempt to give them your thoughts on the matter.
I just discovered that my previously conservative Republican Senator is in favor of repealing this legislation, a fact that he previously denied.
Call your Senators and let them know how you feel.
TR
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12-18-2010, 12:58
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With exception of Sec. Gates, it appears Kansas is covering covering your 6 on DADT.
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12-18-2010, 13:02
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Looks like gays in the military will become law as soon as the President signs it. It passed 63-33 with four Senators not voting.
[ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1210/46576.html
Last edited by rubberneck; 12-18-2010 at 13:04.
Reason: added link to the vote
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12-18-2010, 13:08
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According to Cardin & Mikulski, they know what's best for "me" and the people of Maryland.
I gotta move.
I agree that the repeal of DADT is coming but for some reason BOHICA just sounds wrong. 
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12-18-2010, 13:09
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Done, allthough I fear it fell on deaf ears. 
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12-18-2010, 13:41
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12-18-2010, 13:44
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Arrrrgh....
Maybe they can segregate the Gays in their own brigade or something.
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12-18-2010, 13:51
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Arrrrgh....
Maybe they can segregate the Gays in their own brigade or something.
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That's a great idea,and then give them a "pink" beret to wear......... 
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SF is a calling and it requires commitment and dedication that the uninitiated will never understand......
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12-18-2010, 14:37
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JUST PASSED!!
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12-18-2010, 14:41
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Just called both NC Sens, Hagan and Burr. They both voted in support and I informed them that although I am a lowly SSG making SSG pay, I will be putting my full financial support behind who ever opposes them. Sen Hagan's person seemed chipper about it but Sen Burr's phone girl seemed taken back and surprised. Hagan's people wanted my name...we will see were this leads
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12-18-2010, 14:43
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Well, I guess we should sit back and wait for the tens of thousands of gay people who wanted to join the military to sign right up today.
I am sure that this is for the betterment of the military and there will be no drama or adverse effects. 
After all, Congress already has Barney Frank, how bad can it be?
TR
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12-18-2010, 14:47
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Hmm...
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“Democrats won support from six Republicans to advance the bill: Sens. Scott Brown of Massachusetts, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mark Kirk of Illinois, George Voinovich of Ohio and Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...#ixzz18UwLWseR
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So co-gender living conditions or separation of the now three ?
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12-18-2010, 14:58
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This could get messy
This could get messy - as we all knew it would.
How is the Military going to "track" gays? How is the Military going to insure they are promoted like all the rest?
The Military will have to come up a block on your records were you can state your "gay" status - and it can't be the ratial block as we know gays come in all races.
Want a leg up on promotions? Just claim "gay".
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12-18-2010, 14:59
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PX just put in for an emergency request for SOAP ON A ROPE!!
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12-18-2010, 15:04
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My wonderful Sen. Orrin Hatch didn't vote.  Weasel.
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