TotallyOz Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 The SCOTUS just made same sex marriage the law of the land in the USA. It is a very exciting day in USA. williewillie and biguyby 2 Quote
baobao Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 The SCOTUS just made same sex marriage the law of the land in the USA. It is a very exciting day in USA. Lord, yes... the Facebook news feed was re-loading SO fast they might be wise to post a warning for epileptics. I'd just offer this: IMHO it wasn't a "win" for either side, pro or con... it was a win for common respect and common decency. TotallyOz and williewillie 2 Quote
Guest abang1961 Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 Yes but first, where is this American man for me? I need to know him (better) and check for physical, mental, financial, sexual compatibility... Oops so much and so little time and opportunity... But this is definitely a step-forward as same-sex partner needs recognition (especially during medical emergencies) Quote
TotallyOz Posted June 27, 2015 Author Posted June 27, 2015 I am happy to have the legal right and I know I deserve it as it is just and right. But, I also know that the losing team will start to question every aspect of the law and it seems the buzzwords are Christian Liberty and not requiring pastors to perform the ceremonies. It will be interesting to see in the coming weeks and months exactly what happens and how this decision effects the next election as all the Republican candidates denounced the decision. williewillie 1 Quote
kokopelli Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 I wasn't aware of the clause that pastors were not required to perform such a marriage but I believe that is proper. Quote
Guest anonone Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 How awesome for the White House to light up as the rainbow is celebration of the ruling...That is not photo-shop....that is OUR White House as seen from the street. I can't imagine a better image for summing up the celebration. And a new raising of the flag this week... Out with hatred...In with liberty for all. The times....they are a'changing ! Quote
Guest LoveThailand Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Pastors can go fuck themselves. The state issues marriage certificates, does it not? Finally for the US it is not about gay marriage anymore - it is about marriage. Quote
Guest anonone Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 I could really not care less about any pastors that refuse to perform same sex marriages. Not like I would be asking those bigoted fools for the service anyway. And I really hope the Republicans continue to talk incessantly about their faith-based ignorant views. Going to make it just that much easier in the general election for Hilary to kick their ass. Quote
TotallyOz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 I could really not care less about any pastors that refuse to perform same sex marriages. Not like I would be asking those bigoted fools for the service anyway. And I really hope the Republicans continue to talk incessantly about their faith-based ignorant views. Going to make it just that much easier in the general election for Hilary to kick their ass. I agree but Bernie Sanders is really doing well in the polls here. The more they talk about this, the more ignorant they look to the masses. For politics, I hope Donald Trump stays in the longest. He is the greatest thing for Democrats since white bread. williewillie 1 Quote
firecat69 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I disagree tin some ways. Trump as a candidate is a JOKE and everyone knows it. With the media focusing on him they are not focusing on some of the Republicans who actually have a chance of winning. It is those candidates who have to be shown to have values that don't work for the majority of citizens. Also Hilary continues to be a flawed candidate who has none of the political skills of Bill and just keeps making it easier and easier for the Right to attack her as a liar and manipulator which she definitely is. Of course so are all Politicians. I wish there was another very strong Democratic candidate who could actually win. 8 years ago I was for Hilary and she ran the worst campaign of all time losing to at the time a Nobody. Not sure she can run a great campaign against a strong Republican like Bush who is unlikely to make all the mistakes she made in 2008. Chaos if a Republican gets in and gets 2 Supreme Court appointments . Unfortunately if it ends up Clinton against Bush, I believe we will be up very late on election night and it is a coin flip who wins. Quote
vinapu Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Unfortunately if it ends up Clinton against Bush, I believe we will be up very late on election night and it is a coin flip who wins. Unfortunately is the word. 300 million strong country can't find other suitable candidates for highest position than son and brother of one president and wife of another. An than we will hear sanctimonious admonitions about other dynastic countries from US politicians and media. both Koreas, Cuba, Argentina, Philippines, Syria, Congo,Kenya, Equatorial Guinea and now USA, what a marvelous congregation ! kokopelli and TotallyOz 2 Quote
