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Obama, ‘Worse Than a Flip-Flopper’ [Updated]
By: grlpatriot on: Aug 5,2008 In: Barack Obama, FISA, Flip Flop, Media, Political CorruptionThat’s the charge made by the latest 527 exposé on Both Ways Barack — he is “worse than a flip-flopper” — he holds two positions at the same time. It’s called pandering and he is a dandy at it. I never thought I’d agree with anything that a 527 GOP attack group would say, but [...]
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Alegre’s Corner Week In Review
By: grlpatriot on: Jul 14,2008 In: Barack Obama, Blogosphere, Convention, DNC, Democracy, Democratic Nominee, Democratic Party, Discrimination, Equal Rights, FISA, Flip Flop, Fund Raising, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Just Say No Deal, Media, PUMA, Polls, SexismI moonlight at Alegre’s Corner frequently and wanted to share some great posts with my readers as well. In case you missed it, this past week has been, ummm, shall we say eventful with Obama flip flops, fauxgressive apologists, and megalomania. If you’re like me, you missed some great diaries at Alegre’s Corner, chronicling the [...]
Clinton, “No” on FISA, Obama Flops [Updated w/vid]
By: grlpatriot on: Jul 9,2008 In: Barack Obama, Blogosphere, FISA, Flip Flop, Hillary ClintonThe political blogosphere is a buzz this evening with today’s Senate vote on FISA. As promised, Hillary Clinton voted “No” on the FISA amendment, while Obama flip flopped on his pledge to oppose it. Wow! The giant Cheeto is in meltdown (here, here, and here) over Obama’s and the Democrats’ betrayal on FISA.
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Is the honeymoon coming to an end: Obama promises but supporters doubting he will deliver; another one bites the dust -- Obama backstabs the LGBT community (again).
Video Rewind: Hear Obama's copious "pro-equality" statements on the campaign trail, then read about the bomb he dropped to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). More on the DOMA story at Pam's House Blend.
Fired! Obama supporter caught wasting tax dollars, Obama fires whistle blower.
Obama fails on women's rights again and Daou speaks out: Let Women Wear the Hijab: The Emptiness of Obama's Cairo Speech
Obama kicks-off LGBT Pride month by reminding us he has done little for the LGBT community, while evil VP Dick Cheney trumps Obama on marriage equality (OMG!) ... Oh, and despite Obama's lying claims, it was actually Clinton who was the first POTUS to appoint gays to Senate-confirmed positions.
You Go Hill! Continuing her long-time support of LGBT rights, Sec. Hillary Clinton vows to fight for gay rights abroad and to offer partner benefits to US diplomats stationed overseas.
Another win for marriage equality: New Hampshire Gov. signs gay marriage bill making N.H. the sixth state to legalize gay marriage.
Marriage equality battle continues in Cali: California Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8, banning gay marriage.
Fired yet! Forked-tongued, NY Times columnist Maureen Dowd caught plagiarizing.
Marriage Equality in New Hampshire: NH Senate passes gay-marriage bill; allows clergy to decline to marry gay couples.
Rightwinger meltdown alert: McCains and ex-McCain aide come out to attend the conservative gay rights organization, the Log Cabin Republicans, four day convention in D.C.
Another win for marriage equality: Vermont passes gay-marriage bill.
It's unanimous! Iowa Supreme Court finds same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.
Sen. Charles Schumer NY-D reverses anti-gay marriage stance and announces support, giving momentum to gay marriage in New York.
Vermont Senate OK's gay marriage bill, moves to House.
Some stimulus needed for Alatech: U.S. jobs threatened by cheap Chinese condoms.
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