Reply #23: I truly think he'll be counted among the great American presidents on many issues.... [View All]

[Rowdyboy]

But perhaps worrying about basic civil rights for gay and lesbian Americans is too much to expect. We are the most hated and despised subculture in American and Obama is a very cautious man. Very little to gain in defending the despised.

Most all great men and women have some weak points. I'm starting to see what Obamas weak spots will be and, unfortunately it hits a little close to home. I don't think he'll be "bad" for gay rights, just totally unconcerned and unwilling to risk taking any chances that could damage his political capital. I hope I'm wrong but right now I'm smelling another Bill Clinton and that is not what I voted for.

Then again, Bill Clinton in 1994 wasn't the Bill Clinton I voted for in 1992. Nothing ever changes really....