Fuck Obama

[andyhat]

So, Obama has revealed what he really thinks of his GLBT constituents, inviting bigot Rick Warren to give the inaugural invocation.

I can't say as I'm entirely surprised, but I am disappointed at just how quickly Obama has shown himself to be just another simpering politician willing to associate with bigots and other scum.

Comments

[laminahospes.livejournal.com]

The invocation at his nomination is hardly the most prominent pulpit in the world -- I'd still give that to the one in Rome. As for Rick Warren, he may not have been the best pick, but he's not the worst, either. I don't think he needs this for legitimacy -- he'd already gained that by hosting that forum during the election. Also, if you don't mind there being a conservative theological voice involved, you'd have a hard time finding one who didn't support Prop 8.

As for the lack of GLBT representation in the cabinet, it's hardly the largest unrepresented demographic slice -- I'd give that one to Southerners. I'd say it's a bit premature to call Obama a lying scumbag politician in regards to his support for gay rights -- let the substance of how he will govern answer for that rather than the symbols of his inauguration. If he's done nothing to benefit gay rights in two years, that'll be the time to judge him so harshly.

Something that strikes me about the reaction to this is that it feels far too much like the Republicans' attempt to associate Obama with Bill Ayers.