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#26

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Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:08pm

Doubt it, PJ.

But even that can't diminish the magnitude of this moment.

....but the world goes 'round

#27

It's nice that Obama is waffling on about the 'important step toward ensuring teachers stay in the classroom' on Twitter (posted 34 minutes ago) but is yet to comment on something of this magnitude.

Priorities and all.

#28

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:21pm

Don't be silly, PJ! Which president could you be talking about?

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#29

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:26pm

I'm honestly stunned. What a day.

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ~ Muhammad Ali

#30

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:34pm

Yesterday I received an invitation to the wedding of two (gay) friends in DC who have been waiting a very long time to make this legal and beautiful commitment to eachother.

Today, this historic decision.

My heart overflows.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

#31

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:37pm

Obama has issued a statement supporting the decision.

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#32

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 6:44pm

Can't wait to watch Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow tonight.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

#33

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:04pm

Where is that Obama statement, jrb?

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#34

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Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:07pm

Yay! Congratulations you guys!

KFTC!!!!!

#35

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:10pm

I saw it on CNN and someone had posted it on FB. I don't have a link yet.

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#36

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:11pm

Here's the statement but it's from the White House, not in the president's first-person voice:

"The President has spoken out in opposition to Proposition 8 because it is divisive and discriminatory. He will continue to promote equality for LGBT Americans."

#37

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:14pm

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

For ALL.

This is what American justice is all about.

I celebrate today's big step forward.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 8/4/10 at 07:14 PM

#38

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:14pm

Sorry, B and I were at Sidetracks having rum balls to celebrate his birthday before he has his triple header of fundraisers tonight. He'll be talking abut it plenty.

#39

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:16pm

From Rick Jacobs, Courage Campaign:

"This ruling is an historic milestone for millions of loving families, for all who have fought to realize the dream of equality under the law, and for our nation as a whole. While today concludes the first step in a legal process that could take up to two years, Judge Walker's ruling is a landmark victory in America's centuries long war against discrimination, and the result of months of extraordinary work by the American Foundation for Equal Rights, Attorneys David Boies and Ted Olson, and courageous plaintiffs Kris Perry, Sandy Stier, Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo."

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

#40

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 7:44pm

What a wonderful day!! I as babysitting when I heard the news, got a bit teary eyed. the 8 year old asked me what was wrong, and I told him it was a happy day. I explained to him and the 5 year old what was happening and the three of us snuggled on the couch and watched the news together. My heart warmed when the 5 year old continued to ask why people wouldn't want two guys or two girls to get married "if theyre in love". He didn't get it. Gives me so much hope for the future.

What a wonderful day, great momentum. Great unity. I'm excited for the fight ahead!!!!!

Updated On: 8/4/10 at 07:44 PM

#41

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Posted: 8/4/10 at 8:20pm

Is this a dream? Too good to be true?

On a lighter note...

I must set my tivo to catch The View tomorrow. And I HATE The View. Somehow I have a feeling this will be a "must see" with Sheri and Lizzie trying to keep their cool.

PEACE.

#42

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Posted: 8/4/10 at 8:24pm

HOORAY!!! I'm laughing hysterically and crying at the same time. This is a day for celebration.

And of course, this song

I know you. I know you. I know you.

#43

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 8:25pm

Great news..

'Take me out tonight where's there's music and there's people and they're young and alive.'

#44

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:05pm

Well it's nice to see at least people here aren't congratulating California for this because my entire FB news feed was people congratulating California for overturning Prop 8 cause California didn't do ****. A Judge overturned Prop 8, California still passed the damn constitutional ban. That shame is still with every person voted for it.

#45

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:07pm

Everyone needs to be watching Rachel Maddow right now. Its brilliant and I'm crushing a bit.

#46

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:12pm

I do think that the supremes will pee on our cornflakes when it makes it up the hill. I just can't see that bunch affirming gay marriage. Anyone else want to weigh in?

#47

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:22pm

I don't know....I have hope that if Ted Olson and and David Boies argue the case they have a fighting chance. The two of them have such a rational, clear headed argument that is rooted in fact. Not just emotion. I have hope, I really do.

EDIT: Boies and Olson seem to think they can win it in front of this court because of the message that them working together sends. "its not a political issue, its a civil rights issue....weve got to stop thinking about equality in terms of conservative or liberal.....our brothers and our sisters are entitled to equal places in our society, that should be a conservative value. it is also a liberal value. it is not something that should split us."

Updated On: 8/4/10 at 09:22 PM

#48

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:37pm

The thought is that it will be 4 and 4 with Kennedy as the swing vote. Kennedy is thought to be quite possibly swayed to vote our way.

The question is whether or not the Court feels that now is the time. Thankfully now will be in a couple of years, so there's time to allow the country to move that much more to our side on the issue.

Hopefully, this current stay won't last and marriages will begin again in CA. That helps. Hopefully more states will vote to allow marriage. That helps. Growing polling numbers will also help.

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#49

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 9:42pm

This reaction from NOM pretty much encompasses everything I hate about the right wing: the casual disregard for facts, the contempt for anyone who disagrees with you, the repeated invoking of the "Slippery slope" (in this case, the statement that somehow this court case will require "children will be re-educated using their own tax dollars to disrespect their parents' views and values") and the absolute inability to avoid personal attacks.
Judge Walker's bias will be overruled

#50

PROP 8 OVERTURNED

Posted: 8/4/10 at 10:24pm

It was delicious watching Maggie G on Anderson Cooper just now. She disgusts me, but I take great pleasure at her losing this fight. Sad, sad woman.

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