i have lost ALL respect for Obama, and no longer follow him, at ALL (i did vote for him and i was a supporter)....until he started to be a supporter of this OBVIOUSLY rediculous homosexuality issues, and getting rid of dont ask dont tell (which was created to actually HELP gay people in the millitary) and him with this Gay Marriage shit, and etc.
And im ashamed of him, and i feel BETRAYED by him (i votied for, supported and stood UP for him) and he then does all of that!
@GuitarCarbon I agree with what you're saying but where are you getting this information that Alexander the Great is gay. I mean I can see how it would work in effect to solidify your point by making references to some of the greatest minds to have ever lived but I don't believe their is any conclusive evidence to say that Alexander the Great was gay. He had several marriages with woman. Which while in itself doesn't mean he couldn't be gay. I'm just unaware of any evidence for it.
im not a huge fan of obama i think he has done terrible things to our economy. but i applaud him for repealing dont ask dont tell it was an unconstitutional bill that treated our own heroes like crap well done mr president
You do not have to vote for this or that just because you're disgusted (and rightly so) and want to protest against the party system, but you have to vote only after following the work of city councilors and / or regional present in your community and / or in your region so you can assess whether you are satisfied with what they have done and, therefore, vote. Only then will your vote really make sense because it relies on what has been done so far and not just words...GREETINGS FROM ITALY.
Alexander was a bi-sexual Issac Newton was Bi Not enough proof aristotle leonardo davicci might have been i dont think gay is ok but if you want to be i dont care
Mr Barack Obama i wish i could vote for you but be canedian i cant , but i do wish you all the best for the next election, may God be on your side always.
I did not realize you can rejoin the military since don't ask don't tell was repealed. That is pretty cool. But regardless Sex does not belong in the workplace, military or civilian. I am not sure about the military but most corporations do not allow coworkers to have relationships, which is a very good idea.
"Dont Ask Don't Tell" , to me, sounds more like "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil."
Gays and Lesbians are not Evil People and they should never be treated as such...
Nor should they be irrevocably forced into a repertoire instead of living the reality of who they really are as people.
Nobody has to accept Gays and Lesbians BUT they must acknowledge that they have, and are, entitled to the same fundamental privlages as everyone else respectfully.
This isn't about whether or not a queer can learn how to shoot a gun and kill people. This is whether or not the United States gives a crap about morality and decency any more. The president had it right when he said America is no longer a Christian nation. We have become a pagan nation and will remain so until this nation repents. But at the rate our dollar is being devalued, we won't be around very much longer anyway.
@AlbaFlavius First off, it would be "That HAS ever happened" Secondly, I hope you kidding about Odummy being the greatest thing that has happened to us..I REALLY DO! T~T
They need to repeal this I do not want to fight beside and homosexuals. It's not fair to us straight soldiers to have to deal with with unwanted change
Wow this is so amazing!! I can't believe it took me 5 days to get wind of this! From South Africa I wanna send a BIG congratulations to America for finally dealing with DADT the way it should have been done so long ago. I can't wait to tell the rest of my family. South Africa repealed any form of DADT in our military many years ago. I hope more countries can continue this trend soon.
"Don't ask don"t tell" is stupid. I'm not interjecting my opinion on gays in the military. It's just a dumb policy and I'm glad it's over. It made no sense.
Any soldier in the military who feels the need to talk about their sexuality or harasses another for their sexuality should immediately be dismissed as far as I'm concerned.
Just one more wonderful thing our President of America has done yet again..Just wait till the tea baggers get a hold of this...They're gone spill their cups of propaganda tea all over this..
sad part is that these veterians that got discharged for coming out probably will not get back in unless they have a RE 1A and for those that know what that stands for you understand. so good luck getting back in
gay or no gay and you wanna be in the millitary and fight for your country do it .And thank you to all the gay and non gay American millitary personnel thank you
@GuitarCarbon im an history student,and alexander wasnt gay,at least you could say he was bissexual,because he had wives,and sons,his motto was live to the full thats why he was more with one companion he had..ALSO theres no critical evidende to support that,what historians discover is that he had more,it could be love like a brother with that companion...it says he loved him,but thats not an excuse to say that he was gay...
stop watching holliwood movies,and start listen to what historians say
@hawkermustang of course its biased, but you have to understand that policy was discriminatory. If you came out as gay, you were kicked out, but being openly straight was not against the rules. That is inherently unequal.
This is a sex issue ... heterosexuals need the freedom to be in a heterosexual division if they wish.
The guys banging their heads together .. screaming with testosterone running out of their ass ... make for good killers ... you don't want to discourage them from enrolling.
The worst thing about all of this is how people are using an imaginary being to justify their bigotted views. I'm straight, but I couldn't care less what sex/colour/religion/sexual preference etc. someone is if they are willing to risk their life and fight for my country.
Regarding "gays on the base holding hands and kissing in public" etc. that is a stupid comment. I don't feel the need to walk down the street kissing my wife every 5 seconds. Gay men/women are no different.
It's time to finish the job, Obama. Because of the unconstitutional DOMA law, same-sex "civil union" partners and legal spouses of LGB service-members won't be treated with the same dignity, respect, and honor as all other military spouses. It's time to repeal DOMA.
Stop telling Obama thank you he didnt do anything the people did. We voted and supported this change he didnt do a thing but put his name to a paper. You and I and every other voter change this country and as soon as people start learning that the better off we will be. I am glad this happend and gays should never have been subjected to this but we should be telling them congratulations and im sorry instead of telling Obama thank you.
I, have a lot of love and respect for the militarys no doubt they're heroes and so much courage that civilians don't have. But sorry to say this I think is disgusting and unfair to the rest that have a diferent oppion. Now, what? you all out of the closet! and what is the next step? holding hands/kissing in the base two men toghether and two womas together? I don't understand? are you planining to be in people or better saying in the rest of your brothers and sister face? I think is inmoral.
I'm glad that ALL our fine military men and women who are gay will finally be recognized and allowed the freedom they deserve as Americans and as fine patriots. Thank you all.
@bsharker the problem with dadt is if someone was found out to be gay then they would be fired. DADT was just another unnecessary thing for the government to spend money on.
Now we have to reverse the 2010 votes so we can get back to a Congress that works together...this passed because of those in office before. Don't forget...every election vote nit just every four yes.
Excellent video. Brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations to all those gay and lesbian servicemen and women who no longer have to hide who they really are.
@TheJakcam200 Obama Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women, Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, OBL Gone, Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research, Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children, Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back, ...... Washington is such a mess sometimes the good stuff gets lost.
finally a step in the right direction! its hypocritical how the right screams for less government intervention in our lives but preaches about the bible and restricts constitutional freedoms for individuals. Now we need marriage equality for ALL. there is finally a little more truth to "all men are created equal", not very much truth to it, but at least there is some.
i congratulate all those in the lgbt community slowly the walls of inequality are collapsing and soon you will enjoy the rights that you not only deserve but have always been entitled to by the US constitution, “all men are created equal” will no longer be followed by “but some are more equl then others”. congratulation once more.
@thetexaskid210 Jesus never actually said those words, "Come as you are". Jesus expected everyone, straight or gay, to change their ways -- repent of our sins to be able to come to him -- not remain as they are. But I doubt he would have treated homosexuals the way they are treated by some "Christians". DADT should never have been instituted. It was a disgusting display inequality and bigotry.
I HEARD IN DUBAI GAYS CAN HOLD HANDS TOGETHER , WHY IRANIAN PRESIDENT HANGS GAY PEOPLE? WHY NOT SEND THEM TO DUBAI?DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF AHMADINEJAD SUFFERS FROM SMALL PENIS SYNDROME?
Medical insurance for the elder (health reform), Don't ask don't tell law for the army, tax reform and deficit and he's giving a $5,000 tax deduction for every employee that small businesses employ over the age of 16. How can people say Obama has done nothing during his term?!!! 2012 OBAMA, LET THIS MAN FINISH HIS JOB.
Don't fool yourselves into believing he did this because he cares. It for support. He approval rating is in the crapper and he is desperate. If he cared he would work to legalize gay marriage. This is just a softball policy that really doesn't change anything important. This is just an act of manipulation, not compassion.
When something's not broke don't fix it! The proof will be in the pudding - The bar is set today 9/20/2011. Will the US Military, the best in the world, get better - stay the same or decline?
President Obama, You have warmed my heart. You are truly the peoples President. Good luck with all the uphill journeys you have now. I support you 100000%.
ABOUT TIME ! As a straight person, my spouse and grown children and other family members have long supported this and we support gay marriage as well. I really liked hearing that Angelina and Brad said they won't get married till everyone can. Way to go ....I wish I had thought of that and I hope many straight people will boycott marriage in a similar way to protest .
@MyOscarEtc: Friend, I live in a country where all people regardless of race, gender, religion, creed or orientation are able to serve in our armed forces. It has been this way for twenty years. There has been no drama, no issues, no disaster on any scale like you wildly predict. Our armed forces have supported and saved your discriminatory and dysfunctional armed forces several times in that twenty years. We welcome you to the group of nations who think, live and believe far beyond simplistic
It's about time!! Thanks to President Obama, people can serve their country without the fear of having their sexuality questioned. We're all sisters and brothers no matter our color, creed, nationality, gay, hetero, bi-sexual or transgender. We are all in this together. I don't think those in the services, who are gay, are going to be standing around talking about it. They are putting their lives on the line, like everyone who serves. Get real!
This is great. Still I think it's kinda pointless if gov doesn't move a finger to allow gay marriage. So, you let them be in the army? Cool. How about marriage? LOL, NO.
This is only going to create conflict within the ranks. This is going to change the military in a big way aswell. The military's primary strength is working as one team having soldiers walking around talking about being gay is going to separate themselves from the ones who are straight. Way to go Obama.
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire They will work together. Who goes around talking about being gay..or straight...? Last time I checked...no one dose. Especially in the military were they have more important things to worry about.
In war, if a person is in trouble and someone on their side is there to help them, they won't give a damn if that person is straight or gay. They would want that person to help them.
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire On the contrary, working as one team, our brave military will support and protect their brothers and sisters. Their being gay is more than likely the farthest subject on their mind.
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire Right, just like the homosexual soldiers under Dont Ask Dont Tell had to separate themselves from heterosexual soldiers. Now, regardless of sexual orientation, no one is separated and isolated.
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire If someone can't work with someone else because of their sexual orientation, then perhaps they aren't suited to defend our country.
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire The military isn't a bunch of rednecks. They are either tolerant or they are forced to be tolerant. Either way, I'm pretty sure the soldiers can handle this.
I dont know why the gay community is excited about this. 90 percent of you gender confused people are liberal as hell and dont support this war or any conflict that America is invloved in. You are only concerned with how America can benefit you in support of your gay ways. This is nothing to be proud of. Its a disgrace to the service.
I'm glad that for decades the US government thought that dangerous criminals were fit for military duty, but gay men and women were not. Or, they sent gay men and women to the front lines knowing that they are gay, but then kicked them them out when they came back. You guys and girls who are gay and served in the military are true heroes, fighting for our country and against the bigotry in our country. Thank you.
Pres. Obama delivered on his promise ! We will not forget this in the gay community come 2012 ... Yet, there is still a long way to go to erase bigotry from the Federal level .
DADT has been repealed! It is about time to tell the truth w/o fear of retribution and honor ALL that serve. Also tell the real truth about 911 and the missile, not the plane that killed 7 coworkers and nearly killed the woman in the video. This is an outstanding time in American history.
Tears of joy during this beautiful video! Thank you President Obama! The repeal should have happened years ago and even better yet, should never have been necessary and instituted. Another small step in erasing the stigmas/labels placed on the LGBT communities - stigmas/labels, imo, that shouldn't exist at all!
Nice video. It`s awesome to see something GOOD and JUST, happening in America, now days! It never made sense to me that a person was ALLOWED to go out and DIE for Freedom yet weren`t ALLOWED to speak about who they are? What would be the point in fighting for Freedom, then??? DADT was NOT representing Freedom in America. God bless the gay people in the military. We`re one step closer in becoming the "UNITED" Sates of America, again. Just like we`re suppose to be! Thanks to ALL the soldiers! :)
@psnflak88 Half the stuff on that show is bullshit. Don't trust television.
ZombieEater2010 1 month ago
i have lost ALL respect for Obama, and no longer follow him, at ALL (i did vote for him and i was a supporter)....until he started to be a supporter of this OBVIOUSLY rediculous homosexuality issues, and getting rid of dont ask dont tell (which was created to actually HELP gay people in the millitary) and him with this Gay Marriage shit, and etc.
And im ashamed of him, and i feel BETRAYED by him (i votied for, supported and stood UP for him) and he then does all of that!
SurreallTV 1 month ago in playlist Featured Videos
Obama did the right thing.
Senehtsotara 4 months ago 36
@GuitarCarbon I agree with what you're saying but where are you getting this information that Alexander the Great is gay. I mean I can see how it would work in effect to solidify your point by making references to some of the greatest minds to have ever lived but I don't believe their is any conclusive evidence to say that Alexander the Great was gay. He had several marriages with woman. Which while in itself doesn't mean he couldn't be gay. I'm just unaware of any evidence for it.
rapmasterRH 4 months ago 7
One of the few things i agree with what Barack did
gharker13 4 months ago 6
im not a huge fan of obama i think he has done terrible things to our economy. but i applaud him for repealing dont ask dont tell it was an unconstitutional bill that treated our own heroes like crap well done mr president
slashisgod9299 4 months ago
You do not have to vote for this or that just because you're disgusted (and rightly so) and want to protest against the party system, but you have to vote only after following the work of city councilors and / or regional present in your community and / or in your region so you can assess whether you are satisfied with what they have done and, therefore, vote. Only then will your vote really make sense because it relies on what has been done so far and not just words...GREETINGS FROM ITALY.
zioband 4 months ago
Alexander was a bi-sexual Issac Newton was Bi Not enough proof aristotle leonardo davicci might have been i dont think gay is ok but if you want to be i dont care
woget264 4 months ago
Mr Barack Obama i wish i could vote for you but be canedian i cant , but i do wish you all the best for the next election, may God be on your side always.
silvestro1730 4 months ago 4
I did not realize you can rejoin the military since don't ask don't tell was repealed. That is pretty cool. But regardless Sex does not belong in the workplace, military or civilian. I am not sure about the military but most corporations do not allow coworkers to have relationships, which is a very good idea.
mrb244 4 months ago
A true leader for EVERYONE
Obama 2012.
Arzgan 4 months ago
"Dont Ask Don't Tell" , to me, sounds more like "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil."
Gays and Lesbians are not Evil People and they should never be treated as such...
Nor should they be irrevocably forced into a repertoire instead of living the reality of who they really are as people.
Nobody has to accept Gays and Lesbians BUT they must acknowledge that they have, and are, entitled to the same fundamental privlages as everyone else respectfully.
hikonejo 4 months ago 4
Good job Pres. Obama you have made one step closer towards freedom and justice for all.
Th3Truthftw 4 months ago 3
Great job, Mr. President. America is proud of you.
sutircomed 4 months ago 2
Great job, Mr. President.
sutircomed 4 months ago 2
This isn't about whether or not a queer can learn how to shoot a gun and kill people. This is whether or not the United States gives a crap about morality and decency any more. The president had it right when he said America is no longer a Christian nation. We have become a pagan nation and will remain so until this nation repents. But at the rate our dollar is being devalued, we won't be around very much longer anyway.
Sistarovat 4 months ago
not gay, hate wars(and military), hate obama. but this is awesome.
MelvinWren 4 months ago
This is going to cause nothing but problems.
lowsten 4 months ago
Thank you for putting up this video Mr.Obama.
Dannyr510 4 months ago
Is this Obama's channel?
Dannyr510 4 months ago
OBAMA, YOU GOT MY VOTE :-)
creativebookworm 4 months ago 5
Ron paul is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad obama is goooooooooooooooooooooood
21stCenturyEconomy 4 months ago
I never understood why sexual preference had to with anything, especially in jobs, ESPECIALLY the military. This is long overdue.
laufosho 4 months ago 3
I never understood why sexual preference had to with anything, especially in jobs, ESPECIALLY the military. This is long overdue.
laufosho 4 months ago 2
I never understood why sexual preference had to with anything, especially in jobs, ESPECIALLY the military. This is long overdue.
laufosho 4 months ago
Obama is the best thing that've happened USA since um the constitution. xD
AlbaFlavius 5 months ago
@AlbaFlavius First off, it would be "That HAS ever happened" Secondly, I hope you kidding about Odummy being the greatest thing that has happened to us..I REALLY DO! T~T
kimico17 4 months ago
They need to repeal this I do not want to fight beside and homosexuals. It's not fair to us straight soldiers to have to deal with with unwanted change
4thidsoldier 5 months ago
thumbs up for occupywallstreet! the real patriots fighting for you!
VeryKnifeGuy 5 months ago 3
Wow this is so amazing!! I can't believe it took me 5 days to get wind of this! From South Africa I wanna send a BIG congratulations to America for finally dealing with DADT the way it should have been done so long ago. I can't wait to tell the rest of my family. South Africa repealed any form of DADT in our military many years ago. I hope more countries can continue this trend soon.
CelestialBeast3 5 months ago 2
"Don't ask don"t tell" is stupid. I'm not interjecting my opinion on gays in the military. It's just a dumb policy and I'm glad it's over. It made no sense.
ConservativeLogic 5 months ago
If SSA’s Cost Of Living has no Increase, Obama will NOT
stand a chance of winning 2012
tubeshok 5 months ago
Any soldier in the military who feels the need to talk about their sexuality or harasses another for their sexuality should immediately be dismissed as far as I'm concerned.
revelthehunter 5 months ago
OBAMA 2012
jonaslum 5 months ago
Wow that took a little too long. Obama didn't really do anything.
videomakerman1232 5 months ago
@videomakerman1232 Are you serious? Hope your joking
pletsch121293 5 months ago
@videomakerman1232 - His signature is on the bill. I guess this means he did something. Nice way to try to discredit the President.
seeker267 5 months ago
@videomakerman1232 Ah, but do you Think John McCain would have allowed the law to be repealed?
emogirl313131995 4 months ago
Just one more wonderful thing our President of America has done yet again..Just wait till the tea baggers get a hold of this...They're gone spill their cups of propaganda tea all over this..
MbretiLirim 5 months ago 7
anyone who has the courage to take a bullet for you should have that privilege to love who ever they want welcome to a greater freedom America
69umme 5 months ago 90
For real, thats kind of immature let them fight!
Rockinnsk8inallday 5 months ago
Although I'm not gay I say right on to this passing this should have happened a long time ago. No one should tell anyone who they should love.
dbmrhi 5 months ago 4
sad part is that these veterians that got discharged for coming out probably will not get back in unless they have a RE 1A and for those that know what that stands for you understand. so good luck getting back in
ty21471 5 months ago
gay or no gay and you wanna be in the millitary and fight for your country do it .And thank you to all the gay and non gay American millitary personnel thank you
MbretiLirim 5 months ago 5
Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military minds in mankind and was gay.
Isaac Newton was one of the greatest Physicists to ever walk the Earth and was gay.
Aristotle was the greatest Mathematician/Philosopher to ever live and was gay.
Oscar Wilde was gay and was one of the greatest wordsmiths to ever speak.
I'm heterosexual, but I can't believe that people are still in this day and age against gays. (And this is coming from a right-winger).
GuitarCarbon 5 months ago 148
@GuitarCarbon And this coming from a gay liberal, I am proud to consider you as a fellow citizen, neighbor, and brother.
SamhainTheDark 5 months ago
@GuitarCarbon im an history student,and alexander wasnt gay,at least you could say he was bissexual,because he had wives,and sons,his motto was live to the full thats why he was more with one companion he had..ALSO theres no critical evidende to support that,what historians discover is that he had more,it could be love like a brother with that companion...it says he loved him,but thats not an excuse to say that he was gay...
stop watching holliwood movies,and start listen to what historians say
polatucos15 5 months ago
@GuitarCarbon Isaac Newton was not gay
flameboy1236 5 months ago
@GuitarCarbon very inspirational stuff dude
LightStorm33 4 months ago
@GuitarCarbon Not sure about Oscar but none of those guys were gay, buddy.
Derpian600 1 month ago
@GuitarCarbon ADOLF HITLER WAS GAY TOO
psnflak88 1 month ago in playlist Featured Videos
@psnflak88 Ever hear of Eva Braun?
ZombieEater2010 1 month ago in playlist Featured Videos
@ZombieEater2010 YEAH I HEARD SHE WAS A MAN, MAKING HER GAY! GAYGAYGAY
psnflak88 1 month ago
@psnflak88 LOL And where are you getting these "reputable" facts?
ZombieEater2010 1 month ago
@ZombieEater2010 HISTORY CHANNEL!!
/watch?v=kJ-tutQgQb0
ITS ALL TRUE!
psnflak88 1 month ago
there always have been gay people in all military for thousands of years....who cares, people need to get over it.
DouglasUrantia 5 months ago 7
This is a very biased video, only interviewing gay troops.
hawkermustang 5 months ago
@hawkermustang Except for the straight one?
JDivinorumVideo 5 months ago
@hawkermustang Major General Dennis Laich states in the video that he is straight.
iTubeQQQQQ 5 months ago
@hawkermustang of course its biased, but you have to understand that policy was discriminatory. If you came out as gay, you were kicked out, but being openly straight was not against the rules. That is inherently unequal.
dk2853 5 months ago
This is a sex issue ... heterosexuals need the freedom to be in a heterosexual division if they wish.
The guys banging their heads together .. screaming with testosterone running out of their ass ... make for good killers ... you don't want to discourage them from enrolling.
Bux7777 5 months ago
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! =D
naattiz 5 months ago
wtf is dadt??
0nutub3 5 months ago
obama rulez bitchez =)
oxjhan9 5 months ago
Yes OBAMA is responsible to my ideas about a good president.
I formed my views by reading Tom Clancy.
Serega2000L 5 months ago 2
The worst thing about all of this is how people are using an imaginary being to justify their bigotted views. I'm straight, but I couldn't care less what sex/colour/religion/sexual preference etc. someone is if they are willing to risk their life and fight for my country.
Regarding "gays on the base holding hands and kissing in public" etc. that is a stupid comment. I don't feel the need to walk down the street kissing my wife every 5 seconds. Gay men/women are no different.
cjgreenwood 5 months ago
It's time to finish the job, Obama. Because of the unconstitutional DOMA law, same-sex "civil union" partners and legal spouses of LGB service-members won't be treated with the same dignity, respect, and honor as all other military spouses. It's time to repeal DOMA.
rg0057 5 months ago
THIS is just another reason why I voted and WILL VOTE AGAIN for Obama!
cobrompton 5 months ago 7
woo!
pyr666 5 months ago
This is a disgrace to our military and nation. Speaking as a veteran USMC.
Double07Commander 5 months ago
@Double07Commander
agreed.
ShotgunSteve100 5 months ago
"Anybody dumb enough to want to be in the military should be allowed in." -Bill Hicks
SnugglePuma 5 months ago
Stop telling Obama thank you he didnt do anything the people did. We voted and supported this change he didnt do a thing but put his name to a paper. You and I and every other voter change this country and as soon as people start learning that the better off we will be. I am glad this happend and gays should never have been subjected to this but we should be telling them congratulations and im sorry instead of telling Obama thank you.
Malzarius85 5 months ago
Thanks President Obama
predsbravesdores 5 months ago
*claps* Godbless u Mr. Obama
Mephiles55510 5 months ago
I, have a lot of love and respect for the militarys no doubt they're heroes and so much courage that civilians don't have. But sorry to say this I think is disgusting and unfair to the rest that have a diferent oppion. Now, what? you all out of the closet! and what is the next step? holding hands/kissing in the base two men toghether and two womas together? I don't understand? are you planining to be in people or better saying in the rest of your brothers and sister face? I think is inmoral.
kkamalanii 5 months ago
@kkamalanii , so sorry that people actually existing is "unfair" to your opinion. But you need to stop the hysteria.
You will see gay servicemembers doing all the same things that their straight counterparts do, and in the same contexts.
rg0057 5 months ago
The ONLY good thing Obama has done. Damn Globalist...
dllnownz 5 months ago
I'm glad that ALL our fine military men and women who are gay will finally be recognized and allowed the freedom they deserve as Americans and as fine patriots. Thank you all.
bettythekat 5 months ago
This is gay. dadt prohibited discrimination against closet gays, but barred openly gay personnel. I don't see anything wrong with that.
bsharker 5 months ago
@bsharker . Actually, if you look into it, you'll find that's not how DADT worked at all. Anyway, it's gone, and that's worth celebrating.
rg0057 5 months ago
@bsharker the problem with dadt is if someone was found out to be gay then they would be fired. DADT was just another unnecessary thing for the government to spend money on.
caryhartline 4 months ago
Now we have to reverse the 2010 votes so we can get back to a Congress that works together...this passed because of those in office before. Don't forget...every election vote nit just every four yes.
ballershanelle 5 months ago
Excellent video. Brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations to all those gay and lesbian servicemen and women who no longer have to hide who they really are.
apapazukamori 5 months ago
Congratulations from Denmark!
MrOceanPenguin 5 months ago
DADT who cares! America has so many bigger problems right now.
ladylordess 5 months ago
@TheJakcam200 Obama Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women, Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, OBL Gone, Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research, Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children, Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back, ...... Washington is such a mess sometimes the good stuff gets lost.
MsVision2020 5 months ago
finally a step in the right direction! its hypocritical how the right screams for less government intervention in our lives but preaches about the bible and restricts constitutional freedoms for individuals. Now we need marriage equality for ALL. there is finally a little more truth to "all men are created equal", not very much truth to it, but at least there is some.
metalgear767 5 months ago 3
uh...........................................
XRetributionX234 5 months ago
I'm so HAPPY right now!! Thank you Obama!!
phantomsuccour 5 months ago 10
MARRy me Obama
SuperMincrafters 5 months ago
i congratulate all those in the lgbt community slowly the walls of inequality are collapsing and soon you will enjoy the rights that you not only deserve but have always been entitled to by the US constitution, “all men are created equal” will no longer be followed by “but some are more equl then others”. congratulation once more.
tumadrepinchependejo 5 months ago 5
This won't last because the majority of the soldiers understand that this will hurt the US military.
sportslover213 5 months ago
@sportslover213 - Yeah, that same majority of soldiers that supported the repeal when the military was surveyed last year.
Don't be stupid.
TheAnthony8650 5 months ago
@sportslover213 How so? I mean God forbid the military accepts all Americans wanting to serve.
jh30385 5 months ago
Its a good day. :)
alpha7445 5 months ago
"Come as you are" -Jesus
thetexaskid210 5 months ago 6
@thetexaskid210 Jesus never actually said those words, "Come as you are". Jesus expected everyone, straight or gay, to change their ways -- repent of our sins to be able to come to him -- not remain as they are. But I doubt he would have treated homosexuals the way they are treated by some "Christians". DADT should never have been instituted. It was a disgusting display inequality and bigotry.
museblock 5 months ago
I can't believe the US has been destroying the careers of people in such way.
This day is to celebrate. It is about time.
mimana2 5 months ago
I'm a conservative republican and I support this message!
MontanaCowboy35 5 months ago 9
@MontanaCowboy35 So am I...and so do I!
bettythekat 5 months ago
To all LGBT veterans, thank you for your honorable service.
Kahalasama 5 months ago 2
I HEARD IN DUBAI GAYS CAN HOLD HANDS TOGETHER , WHY IRANIAN PRESIDENT HANGS GAY PEOPLE? WHY NOT SEND THEM TO DUBAI?DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF AHMADINEJAD SUFFERS FROM SMALL PENIS SYNDROME?
democratsaresmart 5 months ago
This made me tear up. Thank you for your service!
gco1040 5 months ago
Medical insurance for the elder (health reform), Don't ask don't tell law for the army, tax reform and deficit and he's giving a $5,000 tax deduction for every employee that small businesses employ over the age of 16. How can people say Obama has done nothing during his term?!!! 2012 OBAMA, LET THIS MAN FINISH HIS JOB.
BrownSkin1984 5 months ago
Don't fool yourselves into believing he did this because he cares. It for support. He approval rating is in the crapper and he is desperate. If he cared he would work to legalize gay marriage. This is just a softball policy that really doesn't change anything important. This is just an act of manipulation, not compassion.
st4ticblu3 5 months ago
Tearfully joyful about this!
MtlRedAtheist 5 months ago
about time good job repealing this now take more action
kabobman99 5 months ago
Herro president
Harrix333 5 months ago
@Harrix333 Obama is no hero
MrConspiracyChannel 5 months ago
This is the way it SHOULD be! AMEN!
Thank you to all of you who have served and struggled and lived double lives for me and for all of us.
Step into the light!!!
:o)))))
itsumama47 5 months ago
When something's not broke don't fix it! The proof will be in the pudding - The bar is set today 9/20/2011. Will the US Military, the best in the world, get better - stay the same or decline?
FreedomsQB 5 months ago
( ♥♥♥♥♥ )
Michael123BooDog2 5 months ago
President Obama, You have warmed my heart. You are truly the peoples President. Good luck with all the uphill journeys you have now. I support you 100000%.
DianaVachier 5 months ago 3
ABOUT TIME ! As a straight person, my spouse and grown children and other family members have long supported this and we support gay marriage as well. I really liked hearing that Angelina and Brad said they won't get married till everyone can. Way to go ....I wish I had thought of that and I hope many straight people will boycott marriage in a similar way to protest .
suetiggers 5 months ago
I think this should be a national holiday! :D
Thank ya Mr President!
misspollyy 5 months ago 2
@MyOscarEtc: Friend, I live in a country where all people regardless of race, gender, religion, creed or orientation are able to serve in our armed forces. It has been this way for twenty years. There has been no drama, no issues, no disaster on any scale like you wildly predict. Our armed forces have supported and saved your discriminatory and dysfunctional armed forces several times in that twenty years. We welcome you to the group of nations who think, live and believe far beyond simplistic
perkinw 5 months ago
Next: FEDERAL RECOGNITION OF GAY MARRIAGE
jusitke07 5 months ago 2
More gay agenda!
Hughster49 5 months ago
About time, Good job Mr president!
prtypoison 5 months ago 7
''military country is going to be stonger than ever.''
adamm652 5 months ago 3
One more discriminatory law off the books. Hooray for freedom and equality for all.
badgerstate1 5 months ago 54
@badgerstate1 lol
greygoosevodka1 5 months ago
@badgerstate1
lol do you even know what the patriot act is? "Hooray for free"
Oh please, you have lost more than you realise
MrValzen 5 months ago
@badgerstate1 It disgusts me that there are people who actually thumbed down your comment.
polishguy994 5 months ago
@badgerstate1 Its sad that there are people who actually thumbed down your comment.
polishguy994 5 months ago
It's about time!! Thanks to President Obama, people can serve their country without the fear of having their sexuality questioned. We're all sisters and brothers no matter our color, creed, nationality, gay, hetero, bi-sexual or transgender. We are all in this together. I don't think those in the services, who are gay, are going to be standing around talking about it. They are putting their lives on the line, like everyone who serves. Get real!
TheEriskay 5 months ago 4
This makes me so happy!!! :)
victor19955 5 months ago 4
Good Bye DADT
depfox 5 months ago 3
This is great. Still I think it's kinda pointless if gov doesn't move a finger to allow gay marriage. So, you let them be in the army? Cool. How about marriage? LOL, NO.
yzkrak 5 months ago
@yzkrak No...not yet :D It will come one day.
futurejockey8 5 months ago
@yzkrak One step at a time :)
alyssabitesu23 5 months ago
@yzkrak It is a huge step.
And I'm pretty sure that more and more states will legalize gay marriage.
But the federal govt should not impose such a thing
TOTCD 5 months ago
37 dislikes wtf lets get with rest of the world in the 21st century
fr0z0ne0wnz 5 months ago
Thank you, President Obama! Thank you to all the activists who worked so tirelessly to make this happen! Thank you!
laurenmichellekinsey 5 months ago
I am proud of my country its been a while since i could say that.
Tony007corp 5 months ago
One step closer to equality!
octochoa11 5 months ago
For starters, it's about time DADT was repealed. Second, the video is ridiculously over-the-top dramatized propaganda. Third, I still hate Obama.
AlyshaDeShae 5 months ago
For starters, it's about time DADT was repealed. Second, the video is ridiculously over-the-top dramatized propaganda. Third, I still hate Obama.
AlyshaDeShae 5 months ago
@AlyshaDeShae And you are an idiot!
prtypoison 5 months ago
This is a wonderful thing :D
Magikalic 5 months ago
Glad Im out of the military now
Bet all you who are so happy are not straight and in the military
Depotman122 5 months ago
This is only going to create conflict within the ranks. This is going to change the military in a big way aswell. The military's primary strength is working as one team having soldiers walking around talking about being gay is going to separate themselves from the ones who are straight. Way to go Obama.
MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire 5 months ago
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire They will work together. Who goes around talking about being gay..or straight...? Last time I checked...no one dose. Especially in the military were they have more important things to worry about.
In war, if a person is in trouble and someone on their side is there to help them, they won't give a damn if that person is straight or gay. They would want that person to help them.
DarkAnimeSoul 5 months ago
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire On the contrary, working as one team, our brave military will support and protect their brothers and sisters. Their being gay is more than likely the farthest subject on their mind.
alyssabitesu23 5 months ago
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire Right, just like the homosexual soldiers under Dont Ask Dont Tell had to separate themselves from heterosexual soldiers. Now, regardless of sexual orientation, no one is separated and isolated.
wojeff 5 months ago
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire If someone can't work with someone else because of their sexual orientation, then perhaps they aren't suited to defend our country.
tjtornatore 5 months ago 5
@MyOscarMeyerIsOnFire The military isn't a bunch of rednecks. They are either tolerant or they are forced to be tolerant. Either way, I'm pretty sure the soldiers can handle this.
caryhartline 4 months ago 2
Fantastic. My heart swells up with pride and inspiration. Good job, America, and gossiped to all men and women serving and their significant others.
ShitraShitra 5 months ago
The only promise he ever lived up to!!
OBAMA 2012!!!
rojm 5 months ago
Good! Very direct and touching video. Now, on to the repeal of DOMA!
ktony 5 months ago
Good! Very direct and touching video. Now, on to the repeal of DOMA!
ktony 5 months ago
wise words by wise people =) the music makes it even better :)
thecoolestone15 5 months ago
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA...HURAAA !
eliote17 5 months ago
Obama 2012, there is just no other option people.
VoteYou 5 months ago 5
wise words by wise people =) the music makes it even better :)
thecoolestone15 5 months ago
I dont know why the gay community is excited about this. 90 percent of you gender confused people are liberal as hell and dont support this war or any conflict that America is invloved in. You are only concerned with how America can benefit you in support of your gay ways. This is nothing to be proud of. Its a disgrace to the service.
legacy0406 5 months ago
typical something good happens and all the conspiricy nuts spam the comment section
wesleyv1 5 months ago 3
Liberty and justice for all. Long live the true American way.
tmetcalfe89 5 months ago 2
I'm glad that for decades the US government thought that dangerous criminals were fit for military duty, but gay men and women were not. Or, they sent gay men and women to the front lines knowing that they are gay, but then kicked them them out when they came back. You guys and girls who are gay and served in the military are true heroes, fighting for our country and against the bigotry in our country. Thank you.
steauarak 5 months ago 4
Obama 2012!
sutircomed 5 months ago 3
Excellent.
mooreti1 5 months ago
Pres. Obama delivered on his promise ! We will not forget this in the gay community come 2012 ... Yet, there is still a long way to go to erase bigotry from the Federal level .
MasterMark123 5 months ago 3
DADT has been repealed! It is about time to tell the truth w/o fear of retribution and honor ALL that serve. Also tell the real truth about 911 and the missile, not the plane that killed 7 coworkers and nearly killed the woman in the video. This is an outstanding time in American history.
lswiler 5 months ago
@doncarlsanders: I feel sad for you.
sblade01 5 months ago
Tears of joy during this beautiful video! Thank you President Obama! The repeal should have happened years ago and even better yet, should never have been necessary and instituted. Another small step in erasing the stigmas/labels placed on the LGBT communities - stigmas/labels, imo, that shouldn't exist at all!
mbpainter1 5 months ago 80
Nice! great job! It was no ones business weather a person serving our country fighting for us likes men or women. Thank you!
KittyKungFooFoo 5 months ago
Today I am even prouder to be a military wife! Now to repeal DOMA!
firebaby1015 5 months ago 6
Nice video. It`s awesome to see something GOOD and JUST, happening in America, now days! It never made sense to me that a person was ALLOWED to go out and DIE for Freedom yet weren`t ALLOWED to speak about who they are? What would be the point in fighting for Freedom, then??? DADT was NOT representing Freedom in America. God bless the gay people in the military. We`re one step closer in becoming the "UNITED" Sates of America, again. Just like we`re suppose to be! Thanks to ALL the soldiers! :)
passion8leader 5 months ago 4