Obama Snubs The Gays Yet Again!
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Change we believe in less and less every day!
Barrack Obama has proved to us, once more, that he's a crafty, fake politician, just like everyone else that came before him.
Screw the principles of equality for all!
For the second time in less than a month, Obama has thrown the gays under the bus yet again.
Back in December, the President-elect decided to invite Orange County, CA minister, Rick Warren, who likes to pepper his sermons with ignoramous, homophobic-tinged rhetoric, to deliver the inauguration prayer.
Then, in a typical politician move, we saw backpedaling from the President-elect.
In what appeared to be a peace offering, Obama invited openly gay bishop Gene Robinson to deliver the opening prayer at the big, star-studded, HBO televised kickoff inaugural celebration event at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday.
But then, guess what?
Obama's people told HBO to cut Robinson's prayer out of the HBO telecast.
When asked for an explanation, HBO said via email, "The producer of the concert has said that the Presidential Inaugural Committee made the decision to keep the invocation as part of the pre-show."
Given that most Americans would watch the Lincoln Memorial celebration on TV, the decision NOT to broadcast the prayer by Robinson is something we and many others see as another slight.
AND, according to reports from people who were out at the Lincoln Memorial event, a lot of the people at the concert did NOT hear Robinson either. Apparently, there were sound "difficulties" and most of the estimated 500,000 in the audience could not hear his invocation. Only those very close to the stage could hear.
We bet Rick Warren won't be stifled the way Mr. Robinson was!
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he's the 43 1/2 white president in a row to get elected.he's a professinal polititian.stop thinking he's the messiaha. i belive in equality for all but the gays do get annoying
i think this is way out of control…
well perez, just think if John McCain was becoming pres.
*worse for the gays*
Re: waterstar – America ALREADY IS in it's ruin thanks to bush! We could have a freakin 3 year old running the country and it STILL wouldn't make a difference cause we're already so screwed up already! If AlGore would've won instead of Bush that first term, I bet this country would be in a heck of a lot better shape! And if Kerry won instead of Bush the 2nd term, we wouldn't be so bad. But all the idiots who voted for bush fucked up our country and now look what's happened! We're putting a thousand time more pressure on Obama then we do on any other president we've had since the constitution was put in place so many years ago and we had our first president! You guys need to give him a chance to prove what he can do! Judging his capabilities and saying he failed before we've even seen him in office is completely ridiculous! John McCain couldn't have done anything better and don't even get me started on the bitch Palin he chose for VP! McCain might have won if he chose a less psychotic VP but he ruined it for himself! God forbid if anything happened to John during his presidency and Sarah was put in charge! My family and I would move to Canada! There you go haters, words of wisdom from a 14 year old girl!
There are more important things to be worrying about than gay rights. The economy comes to mind..Besides, he's been opposed to gay marriage the whole time. Why stop now?
It's only going to get more obvious what a hideous mistake the majority of the American people made. Someone's pulling his strings and we're bound to find out who it is sooner or later. Just another political puppet… not change or hope.
I love the people really bought into his change bullshit. It is hilarious to hear the boo hooing. Of course this guy is a fucking politician. His version of change is to follow the Clinton model. Good model, but you all were total fucking dumbshits for believing that he's the second coming of Christ.
Okay I'm glad some people are slowly starting to see he's not as perfect as everyone makes him out to be. Not to mention the fact that the change he wants will take a very long time to happen
you know what, perez? the world does not revolve around gay rights. obama has a great economic plan, good intentions for iraq withdrawal, plans to close gitmo, and any number of other programs that will go SO FAR in improving america for generations to come. sure, it would be ideal for everyone to be equal instantly but you know what? he hasn't even taken office yet! your disappointment is simply a product of your overly high expectations for him. you don't agree with one of his platforms and suddenly he's the antichrist? fucktard.
Don't mean to burst your guys' bubbles…but don't you think our president elect is a bit pre-occupied, with oh, I don't know…saving the free world from impending doom? Don't be so sensitive, you shouldn't turn your back on our new commander in chief, he's ONE man, he's not God. He has to try to fix what the past 30 years of a$$holes have done….way to act like a complete CELEBRETARD!
He respected the NON-CHRISTIAN citizens of the United States by not airing the speech. If he had aired it, I would have been offended.
Oh and I'm gay too…so really Perez, you need to stop being such a fucking dumbass, and realize what Obama is ACTUALLY doing.
oh shut the fuck up. the world doesn't revolve around gay people. yeah, dude. go ahead and turn on the guy when he doesn't bend over backwards for the gays at every single opportunity. maybe you'd like it better with McCain and Palin? I'm sure they'd have been FABULOUS to the gay crowd.
P… Please don't make everything a "gay" issue… Let the man do his job for god's sake… if you continue to throw homosexual innuendo at 90% of your posts, you are going to lose the mainstream demographic that has supported you for so long (me included)! Let me also add that this comment comes from someone who's best friend in the world is gay, from someone who just wishes she had the opportunity to vote for Barack Obama and a tried and true marketing expert that warns you sustainability for your product (the blog) should always be top of mind… All the best…
Perez, you are an idiot. How quickly you turn on your savior. You will never fully agree with anyone especially politicians and just because you don't agree does not mean they are corrupt or evil. Why don't you get involved in politics and make a real change instead of bitching about everything. You also need to do proper research.
The truth is out! He's just another corrupt politician! Who would have thought? I DID!!! This is not utopia people, not everyone can have everything the way they want it. Someone is ALWAYS going to feel like something is unfair. This country is made up of a lot of different types of people and NO everyone can't have their way, sorry. If it were Utopia maybe I wouldn't have to clean my neighbor's cat poop from my yard. Oh well, I guess I live in the REAL world!
Re: Luberachi – Well said.
Blacks don't like the poopie pokers, Perez, you know that. He only pretended to like the weenie lovers to get your vote. it's not hard to dupe the gay community. feel stupid yet? standby for more…
Not all americans want to hear a prayer and I didnt think it was appropriate. All americans are a different religion whether he was gay or not he should be happy that he was chosen to speak at such a hitorical event.
Re: Luvvie – Re: Luvvie – no perez is. perez makes me ashamed to be gay,.
STORY IS NOT TRUE. OBAMA PEOPLE APPROVED SPEECH. HBO DID NOT AIR B/C OF THE TECHNICAL DIFF. GET YOUR SHIT STRAIGHT PEREZ
He doesn't want to make this a race thing… and you shouldn't make it a sexuality thing. Perez, you've gone downhill.
"Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Hate destroys a man's sense of values and his objectivity. It causes him to describe the beautiful as ugly and the ugly as beautiful, and to confuse the true with the false and the false with the true."
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.
Re: Luberachi – THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously
Obama is about unity and healing. The country isn't ready for widespread change for gay rights. It would divide people even more than they are now. Maybe the next generation. Change is good if it evolves at a certain pace. Too much change too fast causes chaos. Moderation is the key to organized change.
god, shut up! it wasn't Obama's decision to not show that. that show went to the very end. don't u think that maybe they didn't put it in there was also for time reasons. maybe the Obama camp decided not to put it in because then they woulda had to cut something out. not everything has to revolve around gay people. it doesn't have to be GAY GAY GAY 24/7. get over it!
and do u rlly think they'd purposely cut his sound off… really? c'mon now.
I sure would not want you for a friend, once things got tough you'd hit the road. Nothing like understanding the facts and unconditional support even when you don't agree with someone 100%. You are a fair weather friend…supporter…fan…partner.
Oh shut up and stop being such a whiny little bitch. You need to make up your fucking mind about who you support and quit switching sides when things don't go your way. Seriously are you fucking bipolar? Shit happens. If he had such bad things against the guy he would have never let him come to speak.
OHH cause gay rights come before allll our problems right? The economy, starvation, global climate change, ect..
Your so condesending it makes me sick.
Get a real job Z lister.
It's not all about the gays, Perez. There isn't any reason to make homosexuality an issue in an inauguration. Jesus, you won't be happy until they start showing gay porn on network television!
i was there, i heard it. get the fuck over yourself. it was before they announced obama, it was to kick off the event.
um ur opinion is worth nothing. ur not even smart yet u think u know everything. well ur wrong. and obama is gonna be an awesome president, so do us a favor and shut up. i only even go to ur site because for some stupid reason u find out everything first, but i could deal without ur dumbass opinion
im sure if he was it wouldnt be quite that obvious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
perez your ridiculous whining about this is really getting old!!
Word to the wise the majority of this country does not give a rats ass about gays. You know we care about REAL stuff. He is NOT SNUBBING THE GAYS> Seriously Perez. you are not the right person to fight on this issue, youre a damn joke, hate women, and do more of a disservice to other gays then help y'alls fight. Seriously STFU Perez, your NOT HELPING!
Intelligent gays and lesbians have known all along that the DEMONcrat's have absolutely no interest in gay's and only use them to further their own political goals. One they have achieved what they want DEMONcrats throw all the citizens of this country under the bus. We are headed for four years of lies and hell with the DEMONcrats in charge!.
why don't just just believe it's technical difficulties ?!
There are bigger problems in the world than you gays always bitching and pissing. Yes, homophobia will be targetted in good time. For now starvation and war must be put to a stop IITE?
Just because Obama is a democrat doesn't mean that he is a proponent of gay rights. I'm a staunch democrat and I would never support gay rights. I believe they should be allowed to live their life the way they want, but I don't support gay marriage and I never will. I'm proud of Obama for sticking to his beliefs and not kowtowing to certain groups.
He's going to spend the next 2 years gearing up for re-election then the next 2 campaigning. The guy is a talking bobblehead. He has done NOTHING as Senator. NOTHING. He is a man of hollow words. Can't trust him to do anything. All you liberals will see what a mistake it was to vote for him.
I have to say Oh Please! I'm all for gay rights, but who really gives a dayum who gives the prayer? Gays don't have more serious concerns than who is praying at the inauguration? If not, yall are doing waay better than most Americans. Everything is NOT a cause.
This country has bigger problems right now than if the gays get their time in the spotlight
Re: Cuchita! – well said!
kinda funny how the jesus bashing is ok but this happens and u cry …u get no sympathy from me
not everyone is fu,cking gay- get off your high horse perez; just because you like it up the ass doesnt mean obama has to agree with it.
Re: RobPnMeShouldB –
I heard about that. Pure genius! I would think by now Americans would realize that politicians say what the people want to hear, then as soon as they are elected in they work on their own agenda. That is why it is so important for people to research the candidates and make a decision that way instead of being blinded by all the flashy lights and colours. I guess we'll see how much damage he does over the next four years…sorry Obama supporters, he's gonna make mistakes, he's only human, let's just hope his inexperience won't have him making HUGE mistakes…
We really picked a weiner didnt we!! All i have to say is Dont Blame me i voted for MCcain! We're all screwed!
Everything isn't about trying to slight gay people. If you're gay, that's your business, doesn't meant the world has to build you up and pat you on the back. Get some self-esteem, you won't care what other people think. Obama isn't the GAY President, he is the President of the United States and represents all of it's people.I think it is sad that Gay people seem to think their sexual orientation is the MOST important part of them and that that represent who they are. You don't see heterosexuals defining themselves by their sexual orientation. You're a human being first, try being proud of that. It's not so much that other people treat you as different as much as you treat yourselves as different.
Re: cs1234 – I agree with you 100%!! Perez can we focus on some more important issues!!!
Now perez you are starting to see what people like me knew all along about Obama…he is a fraud with ZERO experience…God help us
perez i'm shocked you're being so whiny about this! just imagine how much the gays would be snubbed if mccain won! get over it, there are more important things going on in the world!
You're so quick to slam him when he doesnt live up to your petty expectations, (which, by the way, only include proclaiming his undying love for homosexuality)
He has much more important things to worry about, rather than pleasing that fat little gossip blogger who has a hissy fit anytime someone who isnt gay doesnt wave a rainbow flag about everytime they leave the house.
What about education, and health care, and the economy?
Why would being gay or pro gay give any of those area's an advantage?
Maybe, once he's been given the chance to sort out America's problems, he can sort out your little rick warren problem. and then, maybe he can dedicate a whole tv show to gene robinson.
Of course gay rights are important, but for now, there are much more urgent policies to sort out.
GET OVER YOURSELF.
It seems to me Perez you got exactly what you wanted. You spent the campaign on a vicious mean spirited campaign against John McCain and sarah Palin with scortched earth that included innocent members of their families. All in the service of Barach Obama. Enjoy. See Truth According To T o m
And it starts… Where is Hillary when we need her??
Re: Hael679 –
I think that Obama is the first politician in the US that transcendents race. Not only black people voted for him, but I guess you just want to use the race-card to make your point.
As a mather of fact I do know what his change means, I've been reading about him quite a lot. And don't get me wrong, I don't think he is the Messias or anything and I also think he's got a lot to deal with and not everything he will do, will please the masses, but the way he handles himself in the political arena is unheard for. He's even talking to McCain about joining his team! He certainly is gonna do all he can to get the US up and running again. And believe; he will work double as hard as other president, for the sheer fact that he is black.
Why don't you wait with your criticism untill he is a president. Give him two years to prove himself. Jeez!
As for Perez: SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS ALREADY, this is pathetic!!!!!! And I really HATE one-hit-wonder Kate Perry, who is VERY HOMOFOBIC; acting as if kissing someone from the same gender is an illness. Bitch, please!!! You really are a hipocrite!!!!! And Lily Allen has more talent in her THIRD NIPPLE than that stupid poser Kate!!! KATE SUCKS!!!!!
You're pathetic. You just need something to complain about.
Perez, you're a whiney bitch.
ugh… I'm sure it goes through other people that end up making that decision not Obama himself!!… come on now…
One guy sucking another guys cock is not normal. Fuck the Fags!
Perez - stop bashing Obama - can you honestly say that a Clinton in the White House would be better for gays? If you want to be credible, stop nit-picking at every little thing he does - your bitch Hillary probably never would have invited that minister in the first place - this is getting old - might be time to put you away and go back to Entertainment Weekly or TMZ. I am a Democrat and support gay rights, but you are starting to go down the same path that Rolling Stone magazine did just before I canceled their subscription as well.
tried to tell you fuck tards this one is crafty… but, of course a man will win over a woman, and a man of color wins over better qualified candidates thanks to bleeding heart liberals who can't see past their rose colored glasses. i have news for you, too, black america- he hates you too!
Oh get off it! What a typical flaming moma's boy you are. Obviously never had the courage or tolerance to develop a single long-term relationship with anyone but "Mami" and your subservient quadriped. It's all or nothing, with us or against us. And what a fine specimen of the gay community you are, the type of person people want to really stand up for and support. Why on earth should people be any more tolerant of YOU than you are of THEM. Look inward and try to figure that one out.
lol thats why i didn't vote for him. People there will never be any change if everyone keeps voting for Democrate party Republic party THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME they do not care about the hard working american or gays.
WWWWOOOOOOOWWWWWW!
Jesus fucking titty christ
He has not even entered office and everyone is whinning over snubbs left and right.
There are MUCH more important issues that he has to face, two Apacolypses(free ranging nukes, and the ecosystem), 3 or 4 wars, and the economy.
He has stated many times while running that he is in support of gay rights. So hummmmm why whould he all of a sudden out of the fucking blue stop. He supported gay rights while running the most sensitive time to come out and say that. GIVE IT TIME!
See perez?! look! I'm sorry to say this to all of the celebs and people who voted for Obama….."I TOLD U SO! I TOLD U SO! Mccain shold of won, even though Sarah Palin sucks. See perez he's a phony!!!!!!!!! FAKE FAKE FAKE!!!
Re: Wrenn – We don't vote on your marriages.
Did you think that maybe it has nothing to do with him being gay at all? Maybe because it is a prayer and he doesn't want to mix a political event with religion.
The whoollle world doesnt revolve aroung the gays…jeepers
i was there yesterday and i could not here anything he said. i just watched the video of his speech and i didnt hear any of it yesterday. i also dont remember them announcing his name, so most of us didnt even know who he was at the time. they did turn up the volume eventually, but they had been doing sound checks all morning so they shouldnt have had this problem.
ps. i love beyonce!
Obama acknowledges gay people which has never happened for a President. I just hope he actually fights for OUR rights…and EVERYONE'S…the gay rights movement has not ended yet. We must fight on!
The gay rights movement isn't over yet. We must fight on.
What don't these queers understand they are hated
Stop talking shit about Obama, weren't you all over him a month ago?
Re: No Spin Mama – YOU betta PREACH!!!!! Summed up all my thoughts about this post!
Sour grapes sour grapes! You are reading waaaay more into it than there actually is. Looking for things that aren't there. LAME.
Face facts Dude. It's about numbers. You are ten percent of the population, and about half the population are homo-phobic. As long as that's the case, you will always be the last group served. Especially given that the homophobes have money and are genuinely offended by having to even look at openly gay people. It's wrong, but it's not likely to change. It's too easy to ignore ya…
Basically perez, not everything is about you.
Not everything is about gay people.
You are the minority. Move on with your life.
As many people have said, this is most likely to do with the relgious element.
You are so freakin self absorbed.
And this is reeeeally rich coming from someone who actually freaking WORSHIPPED obama.
And give the guy a chance, he can't be worse than bush anyway.
Why is there even a presidential prayer? Leave your fucking faith out of my politics.
Just one big old DUH! He is a duplicitous jerkoff. A glass eye in a pig's ass could have seen what the Obaminator is about and it is not good, not at all…
soooo, if a speach contains to reference to your cause, you are being slighted?
Does that mean I can whine and complain if a speach or prayer fails to ask god to bless the straight white man or woman?
This is NOT about race, color, creed, religious or sexual orientation.
I have gay friends and family members, but the fact that I don't preceed every conversation, or at least make mention of that fact does NOT mean I'm hiding repressed homophobic feelings.
However, someone that DOES make it a point to address their personal feelings on these matters IS taking a soap box stand and most people could care less about that individuals personal preferences.
Maybe that's why it was cut. The occasion was NOT the place for making a "I Love Gays" statement.
Is the removal of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy and allowing gays to serve in the military without fear of being tossed out if/when they are outed not enough of a statement?
sooo … let me ask.
Obama openly and publicly states that gays should be treated equal.
Obama delcares the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy a lame idea and recinds it.
Obama refuses to let an openly gay person stand on a soap box and you are saying what? He is insincere when he says gays should be treated equal.
It's NOT all about you .. or gays … etc.
Give him a break!
Because he didn't allow someone to use one of HIS inauguration events to make personal statements mean he
first you parade around and force obama down everyones throats…now your against him?! MAKE UP YOUR FREAKING MIND!
Re: Guesst –
Hey fucker! you took my pic!
Re: cs1234 –
RIGHT ON.
Not to sound like a bitch but, he does have a little bit more important things to deal with right now….like….you know, the economy and the war. They are a little more important than gay marriage right now….yes it sucks that there is inequality because that is not what our country is about but….honestly, you think that is the most important thing??
There's larger problems to be dealt with in America than "zomg the prez doesn't really agree with gays." Who the hell cares seriously. Stop whining.
Hate to say I told you so, but I FUCKING TOLD YOU SO!!!! He is a joke and a fraud
I'm laughin. Because you all fell for the BS! Welcome to the real world. The Dems suck as much as anybody else!
u r ridiculous perez, the man hasn't even been sworn in yet and ur already giving up on him already?! " change we can believe in less and less" wtf r u fucking kidding me?! ppl like u disgust me, bcuz u set 2 throw him under the bus already becuz of something that u deem as horrible. its not even that bad u ass-hat! its not like he sed he hates gays; barack obama made his policies very clear during his campaign, get ur facts straight, u pile!
gays deserve the same rights as ne one else, and barack believes that. u r picking at shit! tell me how long did u give Bush b4 he fucked up the world?
lay off of barack, let him celebrate his achievements, and be happy that we finally have a president that actually gives a shit about this country and the world.
WE JUST NEED TO BE MORE VISABLE. ALL THE HOMO'S IN THE HOUSE PUT YOUR HANDS UP!!!
people didn't do their research when they voted for him.
his policies are not much different than the bushes…
and just like i've been saying, he is now invading afghanistan, with 35,000 troops.
americans will get what they deserve for being stupid and voting for a celebrity politician.
Hillary is the true friend of the gays. Obama is a backstabber. Everyone who voted for him deserves contempt.
Or perhaps they cut it because it was a religious thing and to include that in the program might put off the huge percentage of the country that arent Christians. I doubt it was because he was gay.
Seriously, who gives a fuck? I am all for gay rights but stop trying to shove it down our throats. Leave the man alone. You can't please everyone.
Perez you wouldnt know the first thing about politics. You are such a hypocrit. You were totally in favor of Obama and now you are pissed because he int 100% comfortable with gay marriage. He is all for same sex partner benefits in jobs and being considered family when visiting your partner in the hospital. John McCain was too old to even know what a gay person was and Palin HATED gays and women! Wow which would you want to have in office?
I am all about same sex marriage but there are other things in this country that need attention as well. You cant vote for a president based on one trait, if you do that you are no better than a foaming at the mouth pro lifer. Shame on your Perez. Why dont you keep your thoughts away from politics and go jerk off to barely legal teen celebs.
Re: itsmissbitch2u – u are absolutley right war always follows a depression. they put a president in office that everyone worships because he is going to make some very unpopular changes in his first month in office, i'm sure we will have another false flag terrorist attack and obama will look like a hero and we will lose more freedom.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR FRUSTERATION PEREZ…BUT MAKE UP YOUR FUCKING MIND! ARE YOU FOR HIM OR AGAINST HIM? DAMN!
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I'M PISSED TOO….BUT DO WE REALLY KNOW IF THIS "SNUB" IS OBAMA'S FAULT OR NOT?
you have tunnel vision about gay issues, the world and your country have other things to worry about (as well). get over it dude.
I think you're taking things too literally. Please remember who we could have had instead when you start complaining because of sound problems. Maybe he was cutting a prayer from television because not everyone is Christian…I am for gay rights, and I am also for not mixing government and religion.
Chill out.
ha ha ha im dying of laughter told you he was a looser fat boy! why you bought into his crap in the first place is beyond me, you spent so much time and energy pro obama and anti mccaine
they both suck but you know its so funny now that your little feelings are hurt!
I never comment here but I had to this time. Some of you look so dumb when you say "Are you surprised?" "Wait until the next four years" and other stupid comments like that. You McCain supporters need to sit the f— down and shut up. The people chose a republican president before and look what happend. Some of you idiots still can't grasp the fact that Mr Bush skrewed up big time and we are going to have to deal with it. The man isnt even president yet and your going to use this as a failure of his already?…people please. When Obama biulds up a list as big as Mr. Bush's then talk all the nonsense you want.
The POTUS cannot do anything to help gay rights — it is mostly a state issue (governor) not federal. So…let's focus on what matters. I for one am for human rights –Bush won because of the commotion that gay rights caused — now look where that got us!!!
Fuck the gays. WTF? Perez, thinks the inauguration is suppose to be all about me, me, me gays. Greasy Perez and company need to go cry in a corner. Boo fucking hoo. The angry fag prayer wasn't televised by HBO. Bwaa haaaa.
You fell for his bullshit. That's what you get, Perez.
Good job.