Reply #31: we were discussing the poll over breakfast so I posted it [View All]

[tomm2thumbs]

I think it is a reflection that some cultures say what they mean and mean what they say. But my culture hears only some of the words and then we project what we 'want' to hear on the rest. I am wondering if a good majority of folks who hear President Obama say 'I don't support gay marriage' believe he really means. (Like it was a political ploy to help with votes.) I thought that way but I have been schooled this morning on it. Basically - 'if he says it, why do you doubt it?'

So anyway, I was hoping he would be able to sway opinion onto those that support him who are against same sex marriage, but I was told this morning 'why would he try to exert something he doesn't believe in.' So there's the rub (literally). It is disappointing but I guess he believes that way and you can only get behind ideas you believe in, so he may really not want to get involved in this issue from his heart.

Just thought he was giving me a wink and a nod, is all.