Obama Wins Second Term as POTUS
It's four more for forty-four as Barack Obama decisively wins both the popular and Electoral college vote. Despite pundits and a massive GOP war chest, Team O captured swing states of Ohio with results still being counted in Florida. Unfortunately, Arkansas was not in the win column for the President, but states such as Nevada, California and Colorado allowed the incumbent to a second term victory. With this win, Obama announced to the world in his acceptance speech that he has truly evolved as he had learned more from citizens from coast to coast. All of this in lieu of his final evolution on the issue of marriage equality in the LGBTQ community with improving economic conditions as a backdrop. In his methodical, thought driven and heartfelt expression of words Obama's speech soared as he was emphatic that the country must move forward. His striking verbiage and stately demeanor was prefaced by his references to First Lady Michelle Obama and his observation of daughters Sasha and Malia's support and love as a family unit wanting a more fair minded playing field for all Americans. Furthermore he noted his desire to engage issues that affects all communities ranging from the Dream Act to his bold initiative of the National HIV AIDS Strategy. He seems committed to healthy relationships and will work to embolden the middle class as well as us his political leverage for the poor.
I'm proud of Mr. Obama for speaking his convictions after what must have been a thoughtful process during this hard fought election cycle. He was not hurried to make a "forward" decision nor bowed to being berated into taking a position that he was not comfortable with taking. Great decision makers usually weigh all the facts while seeking to assess if their decision is the right one. Amazingly just a few years ago, many in the LGBTQ community were bemoaning and under cutting what they had perceived as an abandonment of his campaign promises. Somehow the gay "wish list" was lacking and their was an air of unhappy voters who didn't want to talk about hope and change anymore.
The Gay Power Mafia types were folding their checkbooks, writing all types of surly Opt-Eds and acting as if there one night stand had left without leaving their number but the tide changed as the thought of a Romney Administration was unfathomable. All of this despite Obama's constant moves to embrace the LGBTQ community with appointments, addresses at the Human Rights Campaign gala, commemorating Gay Pride Week with proclamations, no DOMA charges, and signature repeal legislature as Don't Ask, Don't Tell, it didn't seem to be enough. Gays continued to act as if nothing had been done or that they had been left out of the process, when nothing could be further from the truth. As a reminder the administration created and Twittered about the laundry list of accomplishments that should shut up anybody whom believes that Obama has not had gays and lesbians on his radar. You can find it on www.my.barackobama.com which offers a timeline of activity ranging from White House receptions to major policy decision. Check it out as a reminder of the facts not the tomfoolery.
With the marriage confirmation, the campaign money machine has begun to ring off the chain. I've seen notices that are using the Stonewall Uprising date of June 1969 as a rally cry for contributions. It seems that the fact that Obama would be a "Billion Dollar" incumbent was no joke including news reports that after his marriage equality revelation he raised at least One Million dollars in 90 minutes. Then there was the George Clooney's Hollywood conclave for a $40,000 a person fundraiser, JayZ and Beonyce's soiree, Sarah Jessica Parkers New York's meet and greet and other "rainmakers" that made the cash dash go stupid.
The Living Affected Corporation is proud of the President as man of conviction, fully understanding that his stance of all culture war bombshells would be tossed by his opponents into a firestorm of criticism. It is our belief that, "you've got to stand for something or you will fall for anything." We value men of integrity, substance and fortitude in the face of making the hard decisions. Although we respect the frenzy surrounding the marriage equality issue, but we believe that the lack of economic parity, continuing racism in the LGBTQ community and other health inequities should be among the priorities during his second term.
Let's be clear, Obama has stated that all marriage decisions will be up to the states to decide. Presently states including Arkansas and now North Carolina have bans on any moves to allow any marriage equality. There will undoubtedly be more victories as the counting unfolds in Washington state and Maine, but we can't forget that there will be considerable push back and opposition to come. As for anything else, everyone has to deal with where ever they are and what ever the law states in their area. In the meantime, congratulations Mr. Obama on staying in the fight and taking the messages to the people who are now ready for more action from your bully pulpit.
It's four more for forty-four as Barack Obama decisively wins both the popular and Electoral college vote. Despite pundits and a massive GOP war chest, Team O captured swing states of Ohio with results still being counted in Florida. Unfortunately, Arkansas was not in the win column for the President, but states such as Nevada, California and Colorado allowed the incumbent to a second term victory. With this win, Obama announced to the world in his acceptance speech that he has truly evolved as he had learned more from citizens from coast to coast. All of this in lieu of his final evolution on the issue of marriage equality in the LGBTQ community with improving economic conditions as a backdrop. In his methodical, thought driven and heartfelt expression of words Obama's speech soared as he was emphatic that the country must move forward. His striking verbiage and stately demeanor was prefaced by his references to First Lady Michelle Obama and his observation of daughters Sasha and Malia's support and love as a family unit wanting a more fair minded playing field for all Americans. Furthermore he noted his desire to engage issues that affects all communities ranging from the Dream Act to his bold initiative of the National HIV AIDS Strategy. He seems committed to healthy relationships and will work to embolden the middle class as well as us his political leverage for the poor.I'm proud of Mr. Obama for speaking his convictions after what must have been a thoughtful process during this hard fought election cycle. He was not hurried to make a "forward" decision nor bowed to being berated into taking a position that he was not comfortable with taking. Great decision makers usually weigh all the facts while seeking to assess if their decision is the right one. Amazingly just a few years ago, many in the LGBTQ community were bemoaning and under cutting what they had perceived as an abandonment of his campaign promises. Somehow the gay "wish list" was lacking and their was an air of unhappy voters who didn't want to talk about hope and change anymore.
The Gay Power Mafia types were folding their checkbooks, writing all types of surly Opt-Eds and acting as if there one night stand had left without leaving their number but the tide changed as the thought of a Romney Administration was unfathomable. All of this despite Obama's constant moves to embrace the LGBTQ community with appointments, addresses at the Human Rights Campaign gala, commemorating Gay Pride Week with proclamations, no DOMA charges, and signature repeal legislature as Don't Ask, Don't Tell, it didn't seem to be enough. Gays continued to act as if nothing had been done or that they had been left out of the process, when nothing could be further from the truth. As a reminder the administration created and Twittered about the laundry list of accomplishments that should shut up anybody whom believes that Obama has not had gays and lesbians on his radar. You can find it on www.my.barackobama.com which offers a timeline of activity ranging from White House receptions to major policy decision. Check it out as a reminder of the facts not the tomfoolery.
With the marriage confirmation, the campaign money machine has begun to ring off the chain. I've seen notices that are using the Stonewall Uprising date of June 1969 as a rally cry for contributions. It seems that the fact that Obama would be a "Billion Dollar" incumbent was no joke including news reports that after his marriage equality revelation he raised at least One Million dollars in 90 minutes. Then there was the George Clooney's Hollywood conclave for a $40,000 a person fundraiser, JayZ and Beonyce's soiree, Sarah Jessica Parkers New York's meet and greet and other "rainmakers" that made the cash dash go stupid.
The Living Affected Corporation is proud of the President as man of conviction, fully understanding that his stance of all culture war bombshells would be tossed by his opponents into a firestorm of criticism. It is our belief that, "you've got to stand for something or you will fall for anything." We value men of integrity, substance and fortitude in the face of making the hard decisions. Although we respect the frenzy surrounding the marriage equality issue, but we believe that the lack of economic parity, continuing racism in the LGBTQ community and other health inequities should be among the priorities during his second term.
Let's be clear, Obama has stated that all marriage decisions will be up to the states to decide. Presently states including Arkansas and now North Carolina have bans on any moves to allow any marriage equality. There will undoubtedly be more victories as the counting unfolds in Washington state and Maine, but we can't forget that there will be considerable push back and opposition to come. As for anything else, everyone has to deal with where ever they are and what ever the law states in their area. In the meantime, congratulations Mr. Obama on staying in the fight and taking the messages to the people who are now ready for more action from your bully pulpit.
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