Posted on Jun 27, 2015
Why did the White House change its profile picture?
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The government is supposed to be neutral, this, IMHO, is over the top.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
True, however the White House is the seat of the Executive Branch. It isn't the "government" itself, but the residence of the representative Head of State.
I agree it should remain neutral, but the President, as a free Citizen does have some discretion on exercising free speech at his residency.
This one is a tricky balance.
I agree it should remain neutral, but the President, as a free Citizen does have some discretion on exercising free speech at his residency.
This one is a tricky balance.
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SGT Richard H.
Agreed, Sir, this is not neutral. What this is, is a subtle way of taking credit for the actions of others (The others being SCOTUS) to set up the fact that it will later be claimed as an accomplishment of the administration.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Good point Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS but if he raised the Confederate or LGBT flag atop 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, he'd still be exercising his free speech but would be drawing a lot more and harsher criticism.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca It's all about balance.
The President draws criticism no matter what he does. No matter what decision he makes, whether public or private.
In this particular case, supporting a decision made by another branch of the government is hard to call "outside bounds."
The President draws criticism no matter what he does. No matter what decision he makes, whether public or private.
In this particular case, supporting a decision made by another branch of the government is hard to call "outside bounds."
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Because they support LGBT individuals and families like me/mine. Time to celebrate one of the many steps taken to take to create "a more perfect union..."
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MAJ (Join to see)
Keira, while I do disagree with the methodology (because the Court did overreach), I am nevertheless very happy for you and families like yours!
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MAJ Keira Brennan
The Supreme Court is not just a court of competent jutisdiction, it is our Nation's court of last resort . The majority of the court, including the Chief Justice, not known under any light as social engineer, came out in favor of marriage equality. Hardly an over reach moment. This is not my quote but i think it appropriate those claiming over reach.
"When 2 opposite views are expressed with equal intensity, the truth does not necessarily lie halfway between them. It is possible for one side to simply be wrong...:
"When 2 opposite views are expressed with equal intensity, the truth does not necessarily lie halfway between them. It is possible for one side to simply be wrong...:
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SFC Rollie Hubbard
To me, this logo, as well as the actual lighting-up of the White House to depict Gay Pride, is wrong. It is disgraceful. The left will not rest until they succeed in making being gay "normal" in the United States. It is not normal and it never will be, regardless of the spin the media puts on it. For the President and the Administration to openly support this immoral and perverted lifestyle is repugnant. While I do not think homosexuals should be discriminated against, I also do not think they should be celebrated. The LGBT lifestyle is not representative of the lifestyle of 98% of Americans. This decadent display at the White House would have the world believe the United States is akin to a gay bathhouse.
If President Obama and Hillary Clinton really want to continue to pander to the LGBT crowd, why don't they simply come out of the closet. Both have had people publicly admit to having had homosexual liaisons with them, as well as other "evidence" that seems to support the possibility of them being gay (or, at least, bi-sexual). While I cannot attest the truthfulness of those statements, I certainly don't find it hard to believe.
To me, this logo, as well as the actual lighting-up of the White House to depict Gay Pride, is wrong. It is disgraceful. The left will not rest until they succeed in making being gay "normal" in the United States. It is not normal and it never will be, regardless of the spin the media puts on it. For the President and the Administration to openly support this immoral and perverted lifestyle is repugnant. While I do not think homosexuals should be discriminated against, I also do not think they should be celebrated. The LGBT lifestyle is not representative of the lifestyle of 98% of Americans. This decadent display at the White House would have the world believe the United States is akin to a gay bathhouse.
If President Obama and Hillary Clinton really want to continue to pander to the LGBT crowd, why don't they simply come out of the closet. Both have had people publicly admit to having had homosexual liaisons with them, as well as other "evidence" that seems to support the possibility of them being gay (or, at least, bi-sexual). While I cannot attest the truthfulness of those statements, I certainly don't find it hard to believe.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
SSG John Thornton - I am not the one who is wrong. I feel just fine about my opinions and beliefs, thank you.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
SSG John Thornton - It is not normal to be gay; it is perverted. Having said that, consenting adults can be perverted if they want to (if they stay within legal bounds) and should not be discriminated against. It is not normal and regardless what the LGBT Gaystopo and liberal idiots think, that it just the way it is.
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I don't feel that bickering amongst the thought of what is normal and what is not gets us anywhere on the issue. It's like any other -ism out there in the limelight right now. Most people in a position of power have an agenda and us sqaubbling over what does not affect us is ridiculous. If it does matter, then where is white history month, or why don't we celebrate straight pride? Why is Black-History month celebrated in February? Is it because we wanted to use the shortest month, or overshadow Presiden'ts Day or Lincoln's Birthday? Who cares! Where is religious observation month for Catholics or Christians written into our law like there is for Muslims with Ramadaan and Sharia-Law. Again, who freakin' cares! It is because of our intolerance to things we do not agree with, that we argue. Stop fueling the fires and it eventually dies out. Mainstream media only distracts you long enough so that you don't pay attention to what the real underlying issues are.
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SFC Rollie Hubbard, Any resident of the U. S. White House is only a tenant. We, the landlords need to exercise better supervision over the activities in our house!
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As the leader of the free world, the President of the United States SHOULD publicly celebrate victories for freedom and equality. Whether or not you personally agree that this qualifies as such a victory, the Supreme Court says that it does. That decision lines up with the personal opinions of the majority of Americans and the President. I think this is a tacky way to celebrate anything (my personal aesthetic taste), much less a major policy change with serious and far-reaching effects, and that the residence of our Commander-in-Chief should be an utterly solemn place. But again, that's my opinion, and it's his home. The man can turn on whatever lights he wants, and I'll feel free to do the same at my house.
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MSgt Brian Welch
Agreed, whether I agree or not, it is clearly a victory for freedom. I happen to agree even though that particular freedom doesn't directly effect me, it in fact does, if they government can hold back one freedom or human right they can any other too. How can I stand for my freedom and liberty without standing for others? As far as lighting up the White House, it's simply celebrating that victory moment, and it is a landmark occasion. Those tests of freedom don't come along often; civil rights, women right to vote, etc.
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CPT (Join to see)
SSG Marc Wagner Not to cite wikipedia authoritatively, but this page contains the links to numerous Gallup, Pew Research Center, Washington Post, and Human Rights Campaign polls. The trend has generally been increasing support for gay marriage in the United States, with the first majority support in 2010. Granted, support is much, much higher among young people and on the coasts. All the same, the numbers are there.
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CPT (Join to see)
Annnd should probably include the link. My mistake. Here you go.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_opinion_of_same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_opinion_of_same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States
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CPT (Join to see)
Both of those points may be true, and that's an interesting study with some cool implications on a lot of issues. All the same, I'm inclined to stand by the data from numerous of polls indicating majority support. The fact that there have been three major polls this year indicating 59-63% of people supporting same sex marriage is also of note. At the high end of Powell's model, subtracting 7% for desirability bias still puts support in the range of 52-56%. And growing.
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Liberals just trying to rally voters to their cause based on a ridiculous idea not Politcal Ideaolgy or steadfast values that the country was founded on. The next election is going to be really tricky for Republicans to win with this stuff in the spotlight all the time.
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