Hey John Boehner: There’s Not Going To Be A “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Debate!
Hey John Boehner: There’s Not Going To Be A “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Debate!
On “Meet The Press” yesterday, Republican Minority Leader John Boehner said,
“At a time when Americans are asking ‘where are the jobs,’ why do we want to get in this debate?”
That’s called “skillful politikin’,” but I’m calling him out on it. You see, he’s trying to get folks to think that there is actually going to be a debate on repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” There’s not. The President has called for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to be repealed. The military, as we will see on Tuesday, is drawing up plans for how to enact repeal of DADT. All that remains is “how,” and “when.” “If” is no longer on the table.
It’s important to continue to call the GOP out on their lies, mis-truths, and mis-information — whenever you hear it. They’ve played games with our lives for far too long. Last week taught us a lesson. I hope you were paying attention. I was — and Boehner’s mis-truth was a pop-quiz.
I think I passed.

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