Reply #196: I'm sorry, but . . . [View All]

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I think many out-spoken gays on this board are addicted to outrage because they're hurt and frustrated, don't know what to do, and find unloading on smaller issues acts as an outlet for those feelings.

But I'm sorry. This isn't the 80s or early 90s anymore. Outrage alone doesn't work. What we need is wisdom. Political wisdom more specifically.

That people match Obama's record and experience against Senator Clinton's (including her *current* support for certain parts of DOMA) and then stand there and say "She's obviously the best for gays" is utterly perplexing.

Something else has to be at work there, because it certainly doesn't seem like logically calculated political evaluation based on what will best serve the community's needs. And when you prod to see what might be prompting that attitude, it's the same thing every time.

"McClurkin!" followed by a head explosion.

Fine, be outraged. If outrage is more important and satisfying for you than progress, so be it.