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President Obama recently came in support of Gay Marriage. Do you believe, as I do, that this action was strictly political and not personal?

BenjaminIsRight 2012/05/27 01:11:48
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My personal view is that individuals should be allowed to do whatever they want to do as long as they do not prevent anybody else from doing the same.

My political view is that marriage should not be regulated by Federal, State, or even Local governments. Marriage is a private and religious institution. People have different views on marriage. I personally believe marriage is between a man and woman, but I do not have any problem with gay people living together in a partnership similar to and/or called marriage. What I want to see is marriage separate from government, as religion is supposed to be separate from government.

My view is a libertarian view, meaning I want to privatize marriage.
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  • flaca BN-0 2012/05/27 02:04:29
    None of the above
    flaca BN-0
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    No I don't think it was for this reason. Biden was asked about it and gave his answer.
    He could have demurred, but he was honest. Obama would never have broached it if not for that. And as for it being political: there was never any assurance that it would be a good thing politically or a bad thing. It's even handed. Obama has lost votes for it and possibly gained votes. I personally don't think it has that much effect. Except on the young. The young are pro-gay rights. And they are the future.
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  • Tony 2012/05/28 19:39:09
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    Tony
    anyone who thinks otherwise is in denial.
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  • petean05 2012/05/28 16:00:07
    None of the above
    petean05
    I honestly don't understand people who are saying it was a political move. I believe that it hurt him politically, unfortunately.
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  • aherbert 2012/05/27 21:06:28
    None of the above
    aherbert
    The president said that he spoke to his family prior to making this decision. It is an equal rights move not a political. The President did the right thing!
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  • Benjami... aherbert 2012/05/28 05:34:05
    BenjaminIsRight
    Equal rights you say. Then why didn't President Obama endorse polygamy also? Should three people be allowed to marry?
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  • Benjami... Benjami... 2012/05/28 05:37:26
    BenjaminIsRight
    In the past the President was against gay marriage. He keeps flip flopping.
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  • aherbert Benjami... 2012/05/28 06:13:15
    aherbert
    Marrying more than one person at a time is different ... and against the law of the land.
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  • Benjami... aherbert 2012/05/28 06:20:27
    BenjaminIsRight
    So is gay marriage.
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  • Benjami... Benjami... 2012/05/28 06:20:45
    BenjaminIsRight
    Government should not even be involved in marriage.
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  • Benjami... aherbert 2012/05/28 06:20:06
    BenjaminIsRight
    I don't agree. The right thing would be admitting that the government has no role in regulating marriage.
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  • aherbert Benjami... 2012/05/28 21:44:56
    aherbert
    Hey not who you marry but how many should be regulated .... that could just my thinking.
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  • Mike 2012/05/27 19:14:52 (edited)
    No, I disagree, President Obama is 100% for Gay Marriage.
    Mike
    It was a personal decision, made with forethought to Constitutional rights and only, after being pressured by conservatives and the gay community to reach a decision. The conservatives goal, create more negativeness in the publics view towards the president. The gay communities goal, Constitutional confirmation from the president to their rights to marriage. Political NO, as his decision would not have come about, if it weren't for public pressure. The same pressure that forced him to make a statement and release his birth certificate, but also had nothing to do with politics, other than to stir-up a negative public opinion.
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  • Benjami... Mike 2012/05/28 05:35:09
    BenjaminIsRight
    In the past Pres. Obama was against gay marriage though.
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  • Benjami... Benjami... 2012/05/28 05:36:08
    BenjaminIsRight
    Pres. Obama flips flops as much as Gov. Romney does. They're the same.
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  • ConLibFraud 2012/05/27 17:29:43
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    ConLibFraud
    +1
    Do bears crap in the woods?
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  • Flamingo Flame Gem *AFCL* 2012/05/27 17:27:48
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    Flamingo Flame Gem *AFCL*
    As my aunt told me last week..... Pendejo
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  • Arel 2012/05/27 17:11:03
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    Arel
    +1
    He had done nothing for the homosexual community until now and only now because he needs those 9 million votes. Of course, he will not get them all.
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  • Chaoskingsxz 2012/05/27 16:48:24
    No, I disagree, President Obama is 100% for Gay Marriage.
    Chaoskingsxz
    well i can't answer for him you have to ask him... also tell him to send me some tacos..
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  • Benjami... Chaoski... 2012/05/28 05:36:45
    BenjaminIsRight
    Well, in the past the President was against gay marriage.
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  • Chaoski... Benjami... 2012/05/28 17:37:44
    Chaoskingsxz
    ok... what about my tacos...
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  • Melody 2012/05/27 16:24:52
    No, I disagree, President Obama is 100% for Gay Marriage.
    Melody
    It wasn't part of his agenda, he's trying to focus on the economy, so I think it truly was a personal statement.
    While this may aid his reelection, it's another sidetrack he has to deal with because no one leaves him alone to get done what needs to get done.
    Oh, and stop blaming Obama for what the congress is doing.
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  • ConLibF... Melody 2012/05/27 17:32:31 (edited)
    ConLibFraud
    +1
    Oh really, you do know there is an election in November? Couldn't have anything to do with votes? Let's see, coming up on 4 years and he is just now trying to focus on the economy?

    Are you aware of how much your impostor resident has spent? And I agree with you about congress, but he has VETO power!!!!!

    PS - Don't use Bushwacker in your reply ... I think he should be in prison along with your fraud resident impostor.
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  • Benjami... ConLibF... 2012/05/28 05:39:03
    BenjaminIsRight
    Pres. Obama is hoping to trick the Gay Left into voting for him. Well, most educated gay people are Libertarians.
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  • ConLibF... Benjami... 2012/05/28 14:46:21
    ConLibFraud
    Ofraud has only continued what Bushwacker started ... how can anyone be so phucking blind!
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  • ed 2012/05/27 11:26:31
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    ed
    +1
    he wants the gay vote,I'm surprised he isn't campaigning in grave yards for the dead vote
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  • Cat 1017 ed 2012/05/29 19:10:34
    Cat 1017
    Sounds as if you are one ...in the grave yard, zombie......
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  • ed Cat 1017 2012/05/30 00:15:18
    ed
    in your dreams
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  • Cat 1017 ed 2012/05/30 04:02:06
    Cat 1017
    Nah , I don't dream about zombies nor graveyards....
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  • SABLE 2012/05/27 10:22:10
    None of the above
    SABLE
    +1
    I think it is his personal opinion.
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  • Benjami... SABLE 2012/05/28 05:39:52
    BenjaminIsRight
    Well in the past President Obama was against gay marriage. He flip flops worse than Gov. Mitt Romney.
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  • Benjami... Benjami... 2012/05/28 05:40:40
    BenjaminIsRight
    +1
    I wish he endorsed no government involvement in marriage.
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  • SABLE Benjami... 2012/05/28 14:35:10
    SABLE
    I think his is strictly personnel. Biden started the ball rolling and people were then looking for his opinion. His daughters were his teachers.
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  • SABLE Benjami... 2012/05/28 14:33:49
    SABLE
    +1
    I don't think so. People can change their thinking and his was changed by his two daughters having friends with gay parents. You have to change with the times when it comes to social issues and especially as President.
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  • mrdog 2012/05/27 09:00:50
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    mrdog
    +1
    trying to be clever.... obama had silly joe comment on it....so he could come out in favor....nothing but politics...seeking votes...but his backfired...bark
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  • johnnyg 2012/05/27 07:37:21
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    johnnyg
    +1
    EVERYTHING a scumbag crook politician does is political.
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  • Cat 1017 johnnyg 2012/05/29 19:12:10
    Cat 1017
    Most politicians are that way....Tell which ones aren't....
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  • johnnyg Cat 1017 2012/05/30 17:03:49
    johnnyg
    NONE. All politicians are scumbag crooks.
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  • mwg0735 2012/05/27 06:54:41
  • Benjami... mwg0735 2012/05/28 05:41:55
    BenjaminIsRight
    +1
    This statement is far from accurate. President Obama is very, very straight. I mean, yes, most people are somewhat bisexual, but our President is not. HE IS STRAIGHT!
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  • Cat 1017 mwg0735 2012/05/29 19:12:51
    Cat 1017
    From someone that rarely expresses truth....
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  • Wyveryx 2012/05/27 06:35:21
    Strictly Political, I agree with you.
    Wyveryx
    if it wasn't then why didn't he think hard on it and stick to a position sometime in the last three years instead of waiting till the election home stretch?
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