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Democrats and War

“ One key vote came from Sen. Jim Webb, a Virginia Democrat who was decorated for his service as a Marine in Vietnam ... Senate repeals "don't ask, don't tell." But wait! Webb, the senate's John Murtha clone, secured a statement from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates that the changes will be managed so as not to to disrupt unit cohesion in the military.  I'm not making that up. Here's more.

“  Mr. Webb said he finally was convinced by the testimony of top civilian and uniformed leaders at the Pentagon that overturning the policy wouldn't hurt military readiness. "top civilian and uniformed leaders" - and everyone of them screened like potential questioners  at an Obama town hall meeting.   This is not  about allowing gays in the military, an action that common sense alone dictates against,  and finds overwhelming opinion of combat officers that this move is disruptive, destructive and stupid.  It's about liberal asshat social engineering.  Look at this. “ Mr. Gates has repeatedly warned Congress that if it doesn't take action, he fears that the courts will force repeal on the military, and that would be tougher to manage in an orderly fashion. That's where we're at.  The looming threat of  politicized court action is enough to cause preemptive legislation that is ultimately destructive?  And don't read "anti-gay" into this.  It's anti asshat.