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LGBT News White House to continue LGBT Protections

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by OnTheHighway, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. Kira

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    It's likely a tactic to bait our attention elsewhere, but I can only hope he actually keeps his word with it. We've still got Pence, the "First amendment defense act", the new cabinet, etc. That's a fairly big mess to clean up so I can at least hope the "cleansing supplies" aren't discarded.
     
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    I invite everyone to take a look at Gorsuch's public record on trans rights. Understand that these are the same arguments used against anyone here. Make choices accordingly.
     
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    Based on what you said, I might.
     
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    Actions speak louder than words.:slight_smile:
     
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    I would be inclined to reserve judgement. There is a long way to go and many battles that may need to be fought and won yet. In any case, I don't think we should applaud the White House for not doing something awful.
     
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    I get the feeling he doesn't care about the pressure, on any topic.

    As far as this one decision, I think on it's face it's a good one (obviously) but that doesn't change all the other issues that he's wrong on. There's an old saying, "Even a broken clock is right twice a day."

    Like you also said, I don't believe under his administration, with the people he's appointed or nominated, that there will be any serious enforcement if it's needed. :frowning2:

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    Exactly this.
     
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    This is really great news. It doesn't really surprise me though because Trump has never been against LGBT rights. Pence is, but Trump isn't.
     
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    In which case Mike Pence would be president, and instead of a complete idiot you'd have a competent but entirely evil person running the country..
     
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    Yeah that looks so bad...
     
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    Definitely a bit two sided. Federal government can not discriminate, but private individuals can. He wants his cake and to eat it too.
     
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    Note how it's not "In no way we're going to sign any unconstitutional EOs like that." It's "We, in our great magnanimity, decided to spare you... For now."

    Also, is she related to...
     
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