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awwww well, 2 hours drive is actually a LONGG way by foot, but i understand your FRUSTRATION!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/us/politics/21gaga.html?src=me

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39269119/ns/politics/?gt1=43001

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jTWk1Rnh2L7luW6veLz4rQgDGcRAD9IC07CG2



and some quotes from other sites

“Equality is the prime rib of America…” Gaga told the crowd of over 2,000, evoking the same metaphor which she made famous via her now infamous meat dress worn recently to the MTV Video Music Awards.

Gaga was chaperoned to the VMAs by four former soldiers, discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

“Equality is the prime rib of what we stand for as a nation … and I don’t get to enjoy the greatest cut of meat that my country has to offer. ARE YOU LISTENING? Shouldn’t everyone reserve…. shouldn’t everyone deserve… the right to wear the same meat dress that I do?” she continued.

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Taking to the stage to huge cheers, the gay icon said, "I'm here because don't ask, don't tell is wrong. It's unjust. Doesn't it seem that don't ask, don't tell is backwards? Doesn't it seem to be, based on the constitution of the United States, (that) we're penalising the wrong soldier? Doesn't it seem to you we should send home the prejudice - the straight soldier who hates the gay soldier. The straight soldier whose performance in the military is affected because he is homophobic...

"If you are not honourable enough to fight without prejudice, go home.

"I'm here today because I would like to propose a new law. A law which sends home the solider which has the problem. Our new law is called, 'If you don't like it, go home.'"

The singer revealed she felt compelled to attend after hearing real-life experiences from military members.

She added, "There are amazing heroes here today whose stories are more powerful than any story I could tell, any fight I ever fought or any song I could sell. I'm here because they inspire me. I'm here because I believe in them."







well folks, its HAPPENED

(I apologize for more copy and pasting than my own analysis, but i'm CRUNCHED for time b/c school and xc practice!)

The Senate has voted against the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

sad

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Message from Lady Gaga

Posted by HausOfGaga on 9/21/2010 |

Today was an enormous DISAPPOINTMENT, for myself, and for many young American people. Not only because Don't Ask Don't Tell was not repealed by our Senators, but moreover because LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE is being abused to stop public business, public debates, from happening while America is watching. There was a debate today, we just didn't get to watch it. Instead, it has been customary now for antiquated procedures and partisan politics to take precedence over debate, America's needs, and today, sadly, over the needs of US troops. I will keep fighting, I will not give up. I am passionate about the rights of the LGBT Community and SLDN and I will continue to activate as many young people as I can, and encourage them to get politically involved in their future.

This proves Lady Gaga is intelligent and Jim Norton is a dumbass.

Well, trial and error. I think this'll just add fuel to Gaga's roaring fire in this matter.