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Withers: Another powerless Republican comes out for gay marriage

James Withers — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:31:44 +0000

Have nothing against Barbara Bush. The daughter of President George W. Bush announced her support for gay marriage, via a video produced by the Human Rights Campaign. Good for her. Like most in(...)

Thursday Watercooler: The day DADT repeal was made law

James Withers — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:49:36 +0000

The dismantling of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” started yesterday. Words fail. So here is the video of President Barack Obama signing the bill that will start the undoing of DADT.

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Withers: VA pol wants National Guard gay free

James Withers — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:48:22 +0000

Outside of Sen. John McCain’s sputtering, I’ve tried to keep the limited brain space away from the opinions of those against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” abolition. The majority are just plain(...)

Monday Watercooler: DADT repeal news

James Withers — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:13:45 +0000

DADT reaction. With DADT repeal now passed by the Senate, the bill awaits President Obama’s signature. Once that happens the president must sign a letter, with the secretary of Defense and(...)

Withers: McCain’s speech

James Withers — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:04:42 +0000

Sen. John McCain just conceded on the Senate floor that DADT repeal will pass. He also slammed “liberal elites” and argued the end of the policy will harm the military. Glad to see the senator(...)

Thursday Watercooler: McCain likes talking to the Family Research Council

James Withers — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:48:25 +0000

DADT makes it through the House. Again. With Rep. Patrick Murphy leading the charge, the House of Representatives passed a stand alone DADT repeal bill. The resolution, which mirrors the one(...)

Monday Watercooler: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell potpourri

James Withers — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:50:08 +0000

McCain only appreciates military leaders who agree with him. Here’s all you need to know about Sen. John McCain‘s performance during last week’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” hearings. Military(...)

Neff: Top of the holiday wish list – DADT’s repeal

logointern1 — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:27:46 +0000

Former Army Sgt. Darren Manzella spent three Christmas holidays in the Middle East on deployment with the U.S. Army First Cavalry.

He spent three Christmas holidays away from family and(...)

Weekend Watercooler: Gays pay for AIDS research?

rayhunt — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:45:00 +0000

• You Pay For It. American Family Association radio host, Bryan Fischer, knows who should pay for AIDS research…the gays. These people are our enemies. I can’t really say much more. I will(...)

Withers: Mcain, Dr. Laura, and DADT

James Withers — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:18:46 +0000

A few things this morning. Not going to spend too much time parsing Sen. John McCain’s performance yesterday. The Republican senator is all about chugging the Tea Party juice of his party. That(...)