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Re:HK media erase their archives amid rising arrests by throwaway0a5e on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @08:39AM (#27687726)
>I don’t know why people found Obama’s position on gay marriage so difficult to understand.

Because he could have just as easily STFU'd and said some mumbo jumbo without giving a real answer. As a career politician (and well spoken one at that) giving a non-answer that gives both sides hope he'll be on their side was perfectly within his capability.

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Re:HK media erase their archives amid rising arrests by nindalf on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @11:39AM (#27689829)
Oh you know better? He accomplished his goals - being elected twice. Marriage equality also become a reality in his tenure. A big part of that was it going on the ballot with him in 2012 and winning.

Maybe he isn't the one who needs to STFU.

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