The man has a right to his opinion as long as he doesn't have the power to shove it down our throats. What has me outraged is this statement--Obama's words--"When I think about all those soldiers or airmen or Marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf---" Some of you (including me) are old enough to remember June 6, 1944. Can you for even a second imagine General Eisenhower stating "over there fighting on my behalf" when discussing D-Day. In my opinion, our president is an insufferable, narcissistic, imperialist.
Bud
PUBLIC OPINION > People Are Split Over Obama's Same-Sex Support
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2012/05/10 16:00:00
President Obama made history on Wednesday when he became the first U.S. president to openly support gay marriage. Before now, he had been skirting around the issue -- supporting civil unions, but stopping short of full support. In an interview with ABC News, he said, "At a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married." It's a bold move, but will it help his campaign? We asked the public.
As of writing this, less than 24 hours after Obama made the announcement, there were exactly 644 votes for this poll: 322 think it will hurt his campaign, and 322 think it will help. With a margin of zero votes, it's impossible to predict how Obama's new stance will affect his campaign. But it's clearly a divisive issue. Opinions ranged from "a stand for equality" to "cheap pandering" -- needless to say, tensions were high. But where were those tensions rooted?
Resistance From the Right
It might seem obvious at first, but it's interesting to note that both liberals and conservatives seem to have voted as if it were a question of preference. Liberals were strongly convinced it would help (81%) and conservatives were strongly convinced it wouldn't (15%). That doesn't say much in terms of prediction, but it explains the dead heat. Moderates fell at exactly 50%. Typical.
It might seem obvious at first, but it's interesting to note that both liberals and conservatives seem to have voted as if it were a question of preference. Liberals were strongly convinced it would help (81%) and conservatives were strongly convinced it wouldn't (15%). That doesn't say much in terms of prediction, but it explains the dead heat. Moderates fell at exactly 50%. Typical.Homosexuals Have Faith
On the same note, homosexual voters were strongly convinced Obama's announcement would help his campaign -- again, probably because it's a big push in their favor. Straight voters, on the other hand, made up the majority of the vote, so they came out even. However, we did notice a few comments from gay respondents who expressed concern that it might hurt the campaign after all.
On the same note, homosexual voters were strongly convinced Obama's announcement would help his campaign -- again, probably because it's a big push in their favor. Straight voters, on the other hand, made up the majority of the vote, so they came out even. However, we did notice a few comments from gay respondents who expressed concern that it might hurt the campaign after all.Women Have High Expectations
Now here's a demographic that might actually give us some information -- one that's not directly related to the issue at hand. Nearly two out of three female respondents felt the decision would help Obama's campaign. And, judging by the correlation of the above demographics, that could mean women are more likely to support gay marriage, or even Obama. Men voted in the other direction, but not as strongly. (There were more male votes, hence the balance.)
Now here's a demographic that might actually give us some information -- one that's not directly related to the issue at hand. Nearly two out of three female respondents felt the decision would help Obama's campaign. And, judging by the correlation of the above demographics, that could mean women are more likely to support gay marriage, or even Obama. Men voted in the other direction, but not as strongly. (There were more male votes, hence the balance.)If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about Obama's support of gay marriage. We'd love to hear from you!
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Bud 2012/05/10 16:43:29
EDIT: had to fix some grammar errors
Liberals are the least tolerant and narrow minded people---and I'm a registered Independent who has views all over the map from very liberal to very conservative depending on the issue.
When MAN and MAN or WOMAN and WOMAN unite, there needs to be another word. Turtle or pear or SOMETHING other than marriage that conveys the same legal rights. BUT IT'S NOT MARRIAGE!
Gooogle it
I know, some people think it's stupid because of the political risk.
Some people think it's stupid because the don't agree with same sex marriage.
While others think it's stupid because of sanctity of marriage.
Still others think it's stupid because the president has no control over such matters - yet.
And then there's the people that think it's stupid because it's obviously pandering to the gay vote.
Some think it was stupid because 32 states, over half (even if you take Obami's count of 57) are so concerned about this issue they have passed laws defining marriage that requires man and women.
Still others say it is simply a distraction to get peoples minds off Obama care thing.
Anything to buy a vote. Though he may have alienated other voters in the process. Only time will tell.
Personally, it's my belief that he's playing the chamelion role again... changing colors according to his surrounding.
but apparently im a right wing nut, because they dont plan on chipping everyone thru obama care, people that dont believe deserve what the impostor serves up, we right wing nut jobs catch so much crap for our beliefs, and the only reason we are trying to spread the message is something you all wouldnt know about called love, i place the information where you can go view the docs, and a video with the breakdown, and who rejects looking at it, all that still believe in him, the facts are out there and you wonder why the people that are aware of the government total corruption call you sheeple, and keep saying and posting what we do, if it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, the mother fu**er is quacking the video below has the break down of obamacare, tells you where in the document you can find the rfid chip info and noone wants to hear the truth, so you have been warned, and it is you that will be more pissed in november, and more confused, as we have issued our warnings, and you ignore them, you call ron paul supporters racist, but the reality is we talk about him out of love for our lives and our country people. When obama takes off his mask you wont have the time to react, or rise against, because your time is now
REALITY CHECK--Gay Marriage was put to vote in 33 States, Gay marriage was voted down in 33 states.
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