Category Archives: DADT

DADT 11-Dimensional Chess

More of that don’t-ask, don’t tell 11-dimensional chess: Congress could move early next year to repeal the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays serving in the military. The move would play to the liberal base of President Barack Obama’s … Continue reading

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Obama Ending "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" (Entire Speech)

From the AP via MSNBC: “I will end ‘don’t ask-don’t tell,’” Obama said to a standing ovation from the crowd of about 3,000 at the annual dinner of the Human Rights Campaign, a gay civil rights advocacy group. Obama reaffirmed … Continue reading

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Hypothesis Becoming Theory

Uncanny. Friday, I hypothesized that Barack Obama had penciled the gay rights agenda for the spring, after cap & trade and financial reform. Yesterday, the White House said exactly the same: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will focus “at the … Continue reading

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More 11-Dimensional Chess With DADT

Harry Reid has never been known for strong leadership, but yesterday Ryan Grim at HuffPo reported that he’s appealed to the president for help overturning Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: In letters to Gates and Obama dated Sept. 24th and obtained … Continue reading

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What happens to a marriage deferred?

In Manhattan, the Marriage Bureau is on Worth Street, which I guess is a more suitable street name than Chambers or Cherry. The bureau is newly renovated. Here’s a blurb about it from the Times: “This place is really lavish,” … Continue reading

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