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Gays Organize DNC Boycott
Frustration among gay Democrats at the White House's unwillingness to make their issues a first-year priority -- or even, in some cases, to acknowledge them -- is boiling over today in the form of a move to boycott Democratic National Committee fundraising.
Gay donors have long been a pillar of the DNC's support -- its treasurer, Andy Tobias, is a veteran gay fundraiser -- and of financial support for Democrats more broadly.
"[T]his campaign is temporary, and is only meant to help some friends - President Obama and the Democratic party - who have lost their way," Americablog's John Aravosis and Joe Sudbay write. "Candidate Obama promised during the campaign to be the gay community's 'fierce advocate.' He and the Democratic party have not kept their promise."
They're asking readers to pledge not to give to the DNC, OfA, or Obama's campaign "until the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is passed, Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) is repealed, and the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is repealed -- all of which President Obama repeatedly promised to do if elected."
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Show AllThey're just *now* figuring it out?? Talk about people who are slow on the uptake! They could have had a 5-year head start just by working out the meaning of his 2004 speech at the convention: selllll-out.
Dear gay friends: don't just boycott the Democratic Party, support the Green Party. Greens are not afraid to stand with you for full equality, and if you stand with us, we will get there sooner. The first gay marriages in the US were performed by Green mayor Jason West of New Paltz, NY. With your help, the Green Party can force marriage equality and many other progressive issues onto the front page.
holy shit are you saying that obama didn't
keep his promises? a politician? to gain
further insight you might want to look at
webster's dictionary for the definition
of a politician it ain't pretty! its
time for all of us to start a new
inclusive party that is for the good
of the citizens of america and not
the banks corps. or any other entity!
ENDA is passed, Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) is repealed, and the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Is just just me or do all these Acronyms sound vaguely erotic?
Hey DAD-T, I want to to DOMA the ENDA my dick!