rssSantorum: Officers May Have Been ‘Indoctrinated’ to Support Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 9:05 am
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A self-identified “army wife” asked former senator Rick Santorum an open-ended question about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” — she wanted reform, but was full repeal really the best option? In pretty careful language, Santorum contrasted America’s policy on gays in the military with Israel’s — everyone served in the military in Israel, but Americans could choose whether to volunteer or not. The implication was that gays could just say no.
“Some people say: Whatever the generals say,” said Santorum. “I’m not so sure that we have now so indoctrinated the officer corps in this country that they can’t see straight to make the right decision.”
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Comment posted February 20, 2010 @ 9:31 am
Why is Rick Santorum making disparaging comments about our brave men and women in uniform? Why does he hate the military? /snark
Comment posted February 20, 2010 @ 1:17 pm
next we'll be “indoctrinating” officers to look the other way during man-on-dog action, right Ricky fetus-fetishist?
Comment posted February 20, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
The phonetic pronunciation of Santorum is
Kla-mi-dee-ya
Comment posted February 24, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
The right wing politicians have it both ways. At first they say that if the generals say gays can serve, it will be okay. Then, when the generals say that Don't Ask Don't Tell will be repealed, it's “oh, that will undermine the morale of our troops!”. I wish that Senator Santorum would have faith that our military isn't a bunch of pussies, and can deal with the reality that some of their comrades, who are ALREADY SERVING ALONG SIDE THEM love someone of a different gender. I have confidence that this will not stop our men at arms from doing their job. I hope our brave senator can find the same confidence.
Comment posted February 25, 2010 @ 3:40 am
The right wing politicians have it both ways. At first they say that if the generals say gays can serve, it will be okay. Then, when the generals say that Don't Ask Don't Tell will be repealed, it's “oh, that will undermine the morale of our troops!”. I wish that Senator Santorum would have faith that our military isn't a bunch of pussies, and can deal with the reality that some of their comrades, who are ALREADY SERVING ALONG SIDE THEM love someone of a different gender. I have confidence that this will not stop our men at arms from doing their job. I hope our brave senator can find the same confidence.
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