President Obama signed an executive memo extending some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees.
Sadly, many regular benefits afforded to opposite marriage couples won’t apply because of the Defense of Marriage Act and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
But because of DADT and DOMA, Obama’s Memo does not do it for ya- or us. Do you get dat?
This small gesture comes after weeks of pressure from gay rights activists and with the general public support for change. Some see hope but others hear nope.
Did Obama throw this crumb to his gay supporters because so many withdrew their money from a Democratic party fundraiser?
Blogger Michael Lehet joins us to take a look Obama’s memo and where do we go from here.
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FOF #1139 – Did Obama Change His Mind? – 02.05.10
House Hearing on Defending Doma
Ask & Tell by Chad D – DADT Music Video 
Obama Administration No longer Willing to Defend DOMA
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Hey Boys – Thank you for inviting me on the show – I ALWAYS have such a great time with you guys, after listening to the show it seems as though all I do is giggle when I’m around you!
And wow, I look butch in that picture – too bad I have to open my mouth : -)
Per President Obama’s Memo: At another time in the past this may have seemed impressive, now it just seems like a weak effort to try appease the LGBT community. President Obama has been verbally friendly towards the LGBT community. His Administration has been more opened and supportive, but it certainly has not been enough. He has been a proponent of DOMA ( marriage defined in government as only between a man and a woman) which only confirms his own homophobic bias and consequently shows us that the LGBT community will truly never be equal in his eyes. Ultimately, we must endeavor to either change his mind or put in politicians like Gavin Newsom or others who have stood up and been the kind of leaders in the 21st Century who truly believe in civil rights for all.
A survival guide for living in a world of morons:
http://smartpeopleinastupidworld.blogspot.com
Thanks Jos – too bad he stopped blogging in 2007!
Hey guys thanks for the love!
Hey boys great show – love the pic Michael
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Hey Guys – great show as always – if you guys come to Washington you should definitely set up a meet-n-greet at Nellies Sports bar http://www.nelliessportsbar.com/ its where Eric Himan and Tom Goss perform whenever they are intown and a great space on happening U Street – have you heard for sure that the March would be over Columbus Day? I remember the 1993(?) one was incredible and if Obama doesn’t fulfill at least some of his campaign promises, I say we go to the White House and let him hear us! Hope to get to meet y’all!
John in DC
Oooh….the Tattoo Girl lied about the whole thing.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1194910/Teenager-Kimberley-Vlaminck-56-stars-tattoed-face-finally-comes-clean.html