Obama Declares support for same-sex marriage.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"] Yeah, lets leave it up to states so they can let bigots ban it. Hurr Durr. HoolaHoopMan

Marriage is already under the domain of the states, not the federal.

Well it's good that you don't disagree, as that would fly in the face of reality.:P

But seriously, what else can be done?

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"][QUOTE="MathMattS"]

The debate over same-sex marriage needs to stay out of the federal government. It should be left up to the states. I hope Obama doesn't try to rally congress to make gay marriage federally legal.

coolbeans90

That is exactly what Obama proposed.

All I have to say is that its about damn time someone spoke out for the side of common sense. Supporting same-sex marriage is this generation?s equivalent of supporting interracial marriage. I'm gay myself and I have a boyfriend, whom I love very much, and it just feels good to know that theres a possiblity that we can get married in the future.

All I have to say is that its about damn time someone spoke out for the side of common sense. Supporting same-sex marriage is this generation?s equivalent of supporting interracial marriage. I'm gay myself and I have a boyfriend, whom I love very much, and it just feels good to know that theres a possiblity that we can get married in the future.

[QUOTE="coolbeans90"]

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"] Yeah, lets leave it up to states so they can let bigots ban it. Hurr Durr. HoolaHoopMan

That is exactly what Obama proposed.

His "stance" is an effective non-stance, tantamount to little more than a symbolic gesture, in a similar vein as Ron Paul's.

I'm surprised he came up and straight up supported gay marriage. Possibly the ballsiest thing he has said.

Good to see he's back to his original position.

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

Meanwhile on Fox News:

imetamonster

Haha

This is funny. Like where did they get that from? Anyone?

[QUOTE="imetamonster"]

[QUOTE="Blue-Sky"]

Meanwhile on Fox News:

Serraph105

Haha

This is funny. Like where did they get that from? Anyone?

Marriage is a religious institution, thus the government shouldn't be involved. Heterosexual and homosexual unions, however, should be recognized for financial reasons. It's obvious that 2-5% of the human population is gay without a choice, so they should be given the same rights as straight couples.

I don't understand why gay people are so fervent on getting "married." If everything in the Bible is true, they can't! It clearly states marriage is between a man and a woman and condemns homosexual relationships. But the Bible is just an arbitrary holy book written by unkown various authors hundreds of years ago, so it shouldn't be taken seriously.

Is this really the right thing to do? Mr_Cumberdale

Political gain I'm sure, but who cares; it's a good thing. Same sex lovers have no reason not to be allowed the same disgust opposites experience after 5 years of marriage. They deserve just as much right to experience divorce and having half their **** taken as we do.

Marriage is a religious institutionCOBHC_reaper

Which religion?

[QUOTE="Mr_Cumberdale"]Is this really the right thing to do? Master_Live

He means now that the President has endorsed gay marriage society will now collapse.

Good, he should have done this a long time ago

Another piece of shocking news, Homer likes beer.

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

kingkong0124

It won't change much. Particularly since Mr. Evil Supreme Dick Cheyney is pro gay marriage and gay rights. As long as Obama doesn't push legislation, it won't amount to much more than a symbol.

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

kingkong0124

He won't. Those that oppose gay marriage probably weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

worlock77

He won't. Those that oppose gay marriage probably weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

worlock77

He won't. Those that oppose gay marriage probably weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

[QUOTE="worlock77"]

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

Funky_Llama

He won't. Those that oppose gay marriage probably weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

kingkong0124

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

DroidPhysX

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"][QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

kingkong0124

Obama is a flip flopper, hes been all over the place with his stance on gay marriage. Though I'm finally glad he officially supports it now.

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"][QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

Good job Obama, now Romney can get more votes in the general election. Thanks, please do again.

kingkong0124

If you think that Mitt will have an easier time getting legislation through, you are sorely mistaken. The partisan divide goes far beyond the aboslute numbers in the House and Senate. Republicans are refusing to work with Democrats and vice versa. It goes far beyond the POTUS.

I'm really impressed that he would stand up for what's right even though he knows it will cost him votes.

Just like dems when they supported equal rights for minorities.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="DroidPhysX"] Agreed. Would want the more liberal candidate in office anyways (that being Romney)DroidPhysX

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"][QUOTE="kingkong0124"] Because protecting marriage is truly a liberal concept. But, I think you should still vote for Romney regardless of your political viewpoint. Romney has the House and basically half the Senate. He can actually get sh*t done, unlike Mr. Obama who lacks bipartisan leadership skills. kingkong0124

This begs the more important question: Do you rubber stamp the bible without reading it?

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"][QUOTE="kingkong0124"] Because protecting marriage is truly a liberal concept. But, I think you should still vote for Romney regardless of your political viewpoint. Romney has the House and basically half the Senate. He can actually get sh*t done, unlike Mr. Obama who lacks bipartisan leadership skills. kingkong0124

Biblical polygamists:

1. Lamech - Genesis 4:19
   
   
2. Esau - Genesis 26:34 & 28:9
   
   
3. Abraham - Genesis 16:3, 25:1-6
   
   
4. Jacob - Genesis 29:23-29 & 30:4-9
   
   
5. Gideon - Judges 8:30
   
   
6. Abijah - 1 Chronicles 13:21
   
   
7. David - 2 Samuel 5:13 & 1 Chronicles 3:1-9
   
   
8. Solomon - 1 Kings 11:1-3

you know, I find it funny (not in a ha-ha sense) that people want to protect marriage by outlawing gay marriage, but don't see the need to protect marriage from divorce, or weddings like the Kardashian/whats-his-face NBA player wedding, or whatever.

Any sanctity that marriage had died a long time ago.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="DroidPhysX"] How does one protect marriage? I mean, personally i draw some of my marriage views from the bible. You know, rapists marrying rape victim, men having 3 wives, etc. That's the marriage we should truly protect. The ones from the Bible.DroidPhysX

This begs the more important question: Do you rubber stamp the bible without reading it?

Obama is a flip flopper, hes been all over the place with his stance on gay marriage. Though I'm finally glad he officially supports it now.

Pikdum

Flip flopper as opposed to Romney? lol...

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"] And we do. Sorry, the Bible does not contain anything like that. Next time, I'd suggest go to a preacher, who has really extensively studied the Bible, and consult him about it. He'll set you straight. kingkong0124

This begs the more important question: Do you rubber stamp the bible without reading it?

I'm really impressed that he would stand up for what's right even though he knows it will cost him votes.

Just like dems when they supported equal rights for minorities.

TopTierHustler

What you said reminds me of this quote: "Doing what's right isn't always popular and doing what's popular isn't always right".
-Bob Wall

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"]

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"] How does one protect marriage? I mean, personally i draw some of my marriage views from the bible. You know, rapists marrying rape victim, men having 3 wives, etc. That's the marriage we should truly protect. The ones from the Bible.jimkabrhel

Biblical polygamists:

1. Lamech - Genesis 4:19
   
   
2. Esau - Genesis 26:34 & 28:9
   
   
3. Abraham - Genesis 16:3, 25:1-6
   
   
4. Jacob - Genesis 29:23-29 & 30:4-9
   
   
5. Gideon - Judges 8:30
   
   
6. Abijah - 1 Chronicles 13:21
   
   
7. David - 2 Samuel 5:13 & 1 Chronicles 3:1-9
   
   
8. Solomon - 1 Kings 11:1-3

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"] And we do. Sorry, the Bible does not contain anything like that. Next time, I'd suggest go to a preacher, who has really extensively studied the Bible, and consult him about it. He'll set you straight. Good job ignoring the last bit as well, you know I'm objectively right, but your bias is covering up your thought process.

kingkong0124

Biblical polygamists:

1. Lamech - Genesis 4:19
   
   
2. Esau - Genesis 26:34 & 28:9
   
   
3. Abraham - Genesis 16:3, 25:1-6
   
   
4. Jacob - Genesis 29:23-29 & 30:4-9
   
   
5. Gideon - Judges 8:30
   
   
6. Abijah - 1 Chronicles 13:21
   
   
7. David - 2 Samuel 5:13 & 1 Chronicles 3:1-9
   
   
8. Solomon - 1 Kings 11:1-3

Ploygamy is never condemned outright, and many of that list are among the pillars of the (ahem) Abrahamic religions. It isn't cherry picking. It's an argument against you.

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"][QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

This begs the more important question: Do you rubber stamp the bible without reading it?

DroidPhysX

>that moment when i think kingkong is username

mfw

maybe i am chasing ghosts again

[QUOTE="Pikdum"]

Obama is a flip flopper, hes been all over the place with his stance on gay marriage. Though I'm finally glad he officially supports it now.

Blue-Sky

Flip flopper as opposed to Romney? lol...

Never said he wasn't either. I personally don't like either of them.

[QUOTE="DroidPhysX"]

[QUOTE="kingkong0124"] Oh... the irony. kingkong0124

>that moment when i think kingkong is username

mfw

maybe i am chasing ghosts again

coolbeans90