I think it's the right thing to say. We are ready to go over the cliff with debt and this is something they want to ask. It's just a gotcha question to give the lib press something to bash him with. He did the right thing, don't give them what they want and stay on message.

Everytime these guys go further to the left is yet another set of votes heading for Obama. If our side is no different than their side, why vote Obama out???

Gay military participation is a bad idea, but it is WAY down the list of problems facing our nation. He's right. Don't worry about that until the big problems are fixed.

We can't slap a new coat of paint over rust. Fix the structure first.

Combat my foot. Our troops are not in combat. They are wandering around getting picked off and blown up while their leaders gather more power and riches for themselves. Politicians are more interested in rich homosexual donors than in poor, one legged, PTSD afflicted vets.....

As Al Bundy says to Peg...Do I have to touch you?

Gays have always served in the military - I hate to break it to you.

What I disagree with - is the "openly" (officially on paper) part. No where in "God, Country, Corps, Family" is there room for sexual preferences, status or other personal distractions (of any nature). It's a distraction is what it is (similar to what has happened now with many women in the military and charges of discrimination, sexual harassment, "rape", etc.).

You are serving your country, not yourself - and we are so grateful. We don't care who you love or how, we just appreciate your service. But please do not sacrifice the cohesiveness of the Military for your own egos and political posturing.

(I knew two marines who were gay and my neighbors. Coolest dudes on the planet. Never, ever hid they were gay or Marines and never groused about not being able to be "open". They were open in their personal lives and not "open" in their work/professional lives. Kinda like how we all are.)

But what does Ryan think about junk food in society? Isn't that the newest National Security Issue facing this country? That's what the administration and some military are saying.

#1 has it right, this was a question meant to deflect from Romneys message of jobs and economy. More MSM flackery...

If the MSM wants to change the subject, they bring up gays. Don't ask, don't tell, and don't mention the spread of AIDS, the out-of-control lifestyle, or their life-expectancy.

Since the R&R ticket isn't as "appealing" as the "down low" ticket "headed" by the bamster, why not say something like, interesting but at this time we have real work to do and opining on every liberwsal talking point isn't a high priority for us....

Gangs, religious zealotry of all stripes, and drugs are far greater threats than the homosexual agenda. Oh, and I almost forgot the neutered rules of engagement by the peacenik effete lawyers in DoD. They have gotten more troops killed than anyone wants to discuss.

R2 want ot have a discussion about threats to the military? pick one of the above. Gays aren't anywhere near the top of that list at the moment.

What is this about? The RR campaign slogan seems to be "Vote for us, we're just like Obama, but with a sounder fiscal policy."

Ugh. I'm going from excited back to holding my nose while pulling the lever.

Romney's record in Ma was one of pro-choice and pro-gays. His RECORD, not a supposition but something factual. Ryan has been told he must comply with Romney's platform, which includes Romney's healthcare package, Romney's budget (different than Ryan's)and all the other liberal, social gobbledygook.
I still think Romney and Ryan are a safer path to take.

CNN: Excuse me Senator Ryan? Who is exactly your favorite Smurf?..And why?

#1 is correct. This is a gotcha question designed to illicit a response in hopes of RR saying something the Big Media can glam on to. The best answer is to say you`re fine with it an any follow up questions should be answered with the same response.

R & R will be asked about abortion sometime during the debates also. A good answer is to say `abortion is legal and safe and will remain so`. Leave it go at that and tell the moderator to move on.

If Obama gets his way there won't be anyone in the military.

#2, how about death panels and Obamacare?