thank you @BarackObama for reminding us all that true leadership is not dead.
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Adam Levine (@adamlevine) May 09, 2012Heh. Apparently “true leadership” was redefined at some point to mean “going back and forth and only taking a stand when it’s politically expedient.” It’s totally hip and cool to be for something after you’ve been against something after you’ve been for something but not really except maybe.
At least it seems to be enough to satisfy a bunch of self-righteous celebrities with very short memories:
Obama gets it right on gay marriage.
Bravo.—
AB (@alecbaldwin) May 09, 2012
YAY Obama!! #EqualityForAll—
Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) May 09, 2012
that took some rhinestones!! "obama declares support for gay marriage" news.yahoo.com/obama-announce…—
Nanette Lepore (@nanettelepore) May 09, 2012
Yes! Go Obama! #MarriageEquality #LGBT—
Ellen Page (@EllenPage) May 09, 2012
Honestly, it's about time! This is great news! @BarackObama!! "I think same-sex couples should be able to get married." abcn.ws/JfLXgK—
Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) May 09, 2012
I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic! I will be a very proud host on Monday—
Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) May 09, 2012
I'm very proud of the President for finally coming out in support of marriage equality!—
Richard Dreyfuss (@RichardDreyfuss) May 09, 2012
Way to go Obama! Step in the right direction for human rights—
Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) May 09, 2012
POTUS & VPOTUS: turns out,gays & lesbians should have SAME rights as rest of the country,shouldn't be "3/5ths"citizens #evolved—
Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) May 09, 2012
This is an incredible day in the history of civil rights in America. I applaud President @BarackObama and all he has … say.ly/UdC3gXy—
Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) May 09, 2012
A fierce day for my gays and my prez @BarackObama – way 2 stand up 4 luv for ALL!—
Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) May 09, 2012
Bravo to President Obama on coming out today in support of Gay Marriage! Gutsy and elevated move Mr President.—
Mark Ruffalo (@Mruff221) May 09, 2012
With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikita permission I would like to marry @BarackObama right now!—
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) May 09, 2012
Awww!
Between these guys and the media, this is all just one big slobberfest.
We’re still waiting on them to come out and praise Dick Cheney, who has been in favor of gay marriage – privately and publicly – for some time.
We have a feeling we’ll be waiting a while.