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It's never too late when nothing has been done for LGBT community at all. Be patient.

He could do most of these things with the stroke of a pen but he won't. He is trying to get re-elected. But he forgets that gays helped elect him. And we will turn on him in an instant once it is clear that he is a charlatan.

wouldn't hold my breath for Obama to make any real strides or changes for lbgt community. He will talk a good game and then nothing. Lbgt your community will get left out in the could again. You are not his concern, at least until its closer to reelection.

This is a very wise President. I love the stance he is taking with the gays concerning their issues.

Mr. Obama,

Had you said that you would promote gay rights and promote illegal immigration by legalization as a candidate, I would not have voted for you. The massive giveaways of borrowed taxpayer money to corrupt lenders and AIG by you and Bush and the Republican tax cuts for the rich and business are reducing this country to haves and have nots.

@Stuffit June 29th, 2009 11:06 am ET

How about some props to the DIANA community?

DIANA (Dutch-Irish-Anglo-Native American Americans).

Perhaps we are a small group, but at least some group in that collective of my ancestry has suffered at the hands of a tyrannical government. Where's MY piece of the pie, my event at the White House?
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ahh. gee.. that sucks.. but hey,, at least things have changed for the heterosexual DIANAs, but for homosexuals DIANA's its discrimination as usual,.... and that is the reason for LGBT community making its voice heard.. so we all can now enjoy the rights and privelages of heterosexual DIANA'S, thanks for letting us know that our suffrage will to end one day.

No its not a little too late. President Obama has a lot on his damm plate give him a break. He is going to handle his business for the gay community, I am sure of it. Give him a chance he is fixing everything that was broken by Bush and a little of Clinton.

republican lindsey graham from south carolina described the republican party as a party fo sinners, so for the life of me, i cannot figure out why they use the Bible to discriminate agtainst citizens of the united states.. that is just insane and ludicrous

time for equality for all mr president. quite playing games with our lives.

It's good to see President Obama continue to reach out to all Americans.

Exactly what would Log Cabin Republicans expect to get for their concerns/issues from their Party of No? Unfortunately, it would seem another big NO.

Some issues happen to take time in the legislative process, especially with the numerous challenges facing our great nation; however, I continue to be confident that President Obama will address each one in due course for every American going forward, including the LBGT community.

How about some props to the DIANA community?

DIANA (Dutch-Irish-Anglo-Native American Americans).

Perhaps we are a small group, but at least some group in that collective of my ancestry has suffered at the hands of a tyrannical government. Where's MY piece of the pie, my event at the White House?

Why not include health care? Because of Congress. Obama is NOT a god. He cannot force Congress to do anything.

"Here we are, several months after he's been inaugurated, and we've gotten basically nothing. So it is too little, too late," Moran said.

There you have it, we want more from the gov't trough.

This is far more about money than it is equality, either real or imagined.

You know as being part of the gay community I do not feel that the president has let us down in any way. You know he has about a million other things on his plate and gay rights is just one. Yes, they are important but I believe that there are many other things that are more important at the moment.

Another immoral, disgusting, Anti-American move by this facade of a leader. Pandering to the deviant minorities....

What is wrong with the American people? Its like they have lost all capacity for patience. I'm ashamed of most of the population in this country for their behavior.

One thing the LGBT always do well is make a party interesting. I just hope CNN doens't give us all of the details of the president in Chaps singing YMCA. (this is a j/k, apparently everyone needs a disclaimer these days)

How many months in are we? I think saying it's too late is a bit over the top.

That being said I think he has made some good first steps, but more needs to be done.

I think that the House and Senate need to step-up as well.

Civil Unions? Hmmm...someone hasn't learned that separate and equal does not exist! I guess Obama hasn't learned that because he never had to ride the back of the bus, attend segregated schools, drink from colored only water fountains. If had, then maybe he'ld have a better perspective on why civil unions are not enough...they only perpetuate separate and unequal!

Marriage Equality by Any Means Necessary!

This is a good start but he needs to keep his promises to these people. They deserve marriage for the sake of the children that they save from hetros that dont want them and give them away. They deserve human rights like all the cheating adultrous "christians". They deserve it NOW! It unreal to me that Obama is even taking anything theloons on the right say about this matter. They will never vote for him, becaucw he believes in human chose and rights, BUT he could lose the votes of people that did vote for him on his promise to pass on human rigths to EVERY American!

In light of this news, do any minorities feel discriminated against? I hope he will host receptions for those who oppose the gay/lesbian lifestyle. After ALL, He's the president of all U.S. citizens, right?

Good grief! I 'd rather not imagine what will take place at this party. God save America.

And he hope's to improve relations with Islamic nations???!!!

He's just gotta keep that base, huh?

The LGBT community has every right to feel at their wits' end in trying to get legislatioon passed that offers them the same protection and rights as the heterosexual community. I would ask them though to bear in mind that these are extremely unusual and trying times for an incoming President. Pres. Obama is trying to move at the speed of sound on so many pressing fronts. It necessitates prioritizing for the benefit of the greater populace. I do not believe that Pres. Obama advocates that any of the citizenry is denied basic rights, but he's only been in office for 6 months.

If in fact they feel that "it is too little too late" then they don't have to accept his invitation to the White House. I would say though that this President has his heart in the right place; and that if the LGBT community ever stood a chance at balancing the scales it is with this President. It's been proven over, and over again the nobody else gave a good God darn.

"I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans"

Riiiiight. You're not still campaigning Obama. You have to actually DO something now. It's not as easy as spouting Hope and Change, is it?

I don't think the president knows what he supports..of course other than higher taxes and more government control..of course he didn't make any promises to those of us that are white male conservitives..those of us who will carry the burden of his idiotic tax and spend policies

I strongly suggest that GLBT leaders boycot the reception. Tea and finger sandwiches are a poor substitute for flacid benefits for partners of federal employees, failure to actively pursue the dismantling of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", having Justice Department lawyers defending DOMA by equating gay marriage prohibitions to prohibitions against INCEST....not to mention inviting the champion of Proposition 8 to deliver his inaugural invocation!!!

Obama has something to prove to GLBT Americans...and it has nothing to do with petit fours and punch!!!

Why don't you bow to them also. LGBT........quit pushing your agenda on children. Do what you want behind closed doors. Before Sniffitt makes his usual stupid comments, I am an athiest.

Uh EX...CU...SE Me, but what does this have to do with Michael Jackson? Can be please return to the REAL news. Can't you get an interview with Quincy Jones or something?

Give him time, he'll get it done.

Obama's true constituency comes party with Barack.

What garbage! There's no way a nation can honor deviants and maintain its place of integrity in the world.

I want to see the President do more for equal rights for the gay community – but "too little too late" is nonsense. The man has been in office for only 5 months and has had some huge problems on his plate. Give him time before you condemn him!

Wouldn't it be nice if he would hold a reception and invite all of the hard working normal people, that get no welfare and who pay their taxes, shouldn't be to difficult, there are not that many of us left.

I wonder when Obama is going to host a White House reception for all the U. S. military veterans who have lost their earned benefits over the last years.

makes perfect sense.

hey, why not just have beds set up through out the house for whatever goes.

Well, if its "Too little Too Late", then stop supporting Obama and go to the Independents and the Republicans and see how much acceptance and support you get from them....some will just never be satisfied.

Good luck trying to salvage the Gay and Lesbian support. You used that group for their vote and then threw them under the bus.

Any self respecting gay person knows by now that you are a phoney Obama!

CNN is repeating as fact the opinion of the Obama Administration that DOMA does not allow the xtension of federal health and retirement benefits to the spouses of same sex employees. A number of legal scholars and attorneys both within and outside the LGBT community have pointed out that the opinion is worong, and that nothing in DOMA prevents the extension of these benefits by Executive Order. Cnn should not adopt as fcat the opinion of this Administration verbatim without at least seeing if the statement can be defended. I think a clarification is in order as the story appears to suggest that the Obama Administration's interpretation of DOMA is widely accepted, which it is not.

I support equal rights for all regardless. However, I think that all of us with whatever our pet issue is need to understand the theory that "Rome wasn't built in a day". President Obama has done more in his short time as President than any other President in my lifetime – he will get it done.

Watch for a big surprise announcement today from the White House. If it's not forthcoming, watch for zero dollars to be donated to any further appeals from national Democratic organizations.

Come on President Obama. Throwing a quickie reception together when the LGBT community starts withdrawing support for the fundraising dinner is blatant. How about as Commander in Chief you put DADT on hold for now to show you support all U.S. citizens. It's concerning that a segment of the population is not legally entitled to the same civil rights as the rest, and this should concern all of us.

Has obama ever come out of the closet and declared which of those groups he is a member of?

and let the pandering begin...................

How can anyone say "its a little too late?" I think we are at the 6 month point in his term. We are having a few crisis's going on which really needs to take propriety. Not that gay rights isn't important, because it is. But back off, he said he would change and and he will. He could easily change don't ask don't tell trough and executive order, but that can be overturn as soon as he leaves in 2016. It needs to be down correctly.
I also realize that nothing gets done without extreme pressure, so i see why people are being tough on Obama. Gibbs has said( but only once, very quietly) that Obama is in the mist of talks regarding these laws. It will all come, be patient.

More sucking up from Obama?? He can't have it both ways, he has already stated he does NOT support gay marriage and without that support he is worthless to the gay community.

Just another Flip/Flop.