It was reported that the Obama Administration is dropping it's legal defense of the Defense of Marriage Act saying DOMA:
"contains numerous expressions reflecting moral disapproval of gays and lesbians and their intimate and family relationships - precisely the kind of stereotype-based thinking and animus" that the Constitution was designed to protect against.
This is another case of after I get feeling really disappointed in President Obama, he does something like this (although it's not clear how much of this was entirely his decision) that draws me back in.
Anyway, to elaborate on the title of the post (which is sort of an homage to the refrain of "Can't Win" by folk-rock icon - and Derek Anderson Fan favorite - Richard Thompson), a spokesman for Speaker of the House John Boehner is quoted in the AP article as saying:
While Americans want Washington to focus on creating jobs and cutting spending, the president will have to explain why he thinks now is the appropriate time to stir up a controversial issue that sharply divides the nation.
Wow!! This guy has balls as big as the swing of Tiger Woods to make that comment whilst the House GOP is currently using their majority to pass several different anti-abortion bills (including the bill that infamously tried to redefine rape)!
Also, there was Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) at a March for Life rally last month saying "some would have us focus our energy on jobs and spending but... we must not remain silent when great moral battles are being waged." Agree with him or not... one cannot deny that he is "stir(ring) up a controversial issue that sharply divides the nation".
So, I guess my message for Mr. Boehner's spokesman - say it with me:
Go Fuck Yourself!!!
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