Comments on: Who has the access to speak truth to power?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:32:47 +0000

Peter: very well said, and you’re right – this is a reality of the democratic system, but especially so when the chief executive in question mildly gets the issue, and seems willing to play ball to some extent on the politics. There is a big difference when you have a chief executive who really gets the issue, who has a zeal to his conviction (be it moral or political, no matter) and puts his strategic talents to good use (i.e. Andrew Cuomo). What is curious here is the Insider poll that was taken where even GOP insiders said opposing gay marriage is a demographic time bomb and most Dem insiders now think their party needs to actively support gay marriage. Aren’t there even people around Obama who can tell him flat out to realize pretty soon this issue could move faster than he is and he could get into a serious public bind, looking out of touch rather than on the leading edge (which was supposed to be his brand!)??? I worry about that. The Bush administration was a cesspool of yes men and loyalty trumping competence, and look as the results.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:28:39 +0000

I agree with Laurelboy. Tired!

By: laurelboy2

laurelboy2 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:03:55 +0000

It’s not that I have an issue with your perspective (althought at times I do) that drives my point of view. It’s the repetitiveness at which you’re on the opinion page. It would be nice to hear from other people – not just the same person all the time. What if I tuned into Leno and he had Julia Roberts as his one and only guest? I’d switch channels and watch Letterman for someone different, less predictable, less repetitive, with new and fresh ideas to make me think. Or, what if you go to a toilet to cruise. If you see the same pair of shoes under the next stall, I’ll move to a different venue.

By: Peter Rosenstein

Peter Rosenstein — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:47:44 +0000

Clearly Laurelboy2 regularly has an issue with my column, Inside LGBT Washington, and doesn’t agree with my opinions and positions and feels he has something to say. It is possible he does. But when someone stays anonymous it makes it difficult to have a conversation or give credence to their comments. If his thoughts are worthwhile Laurelboy2 may want to “come out” to be heard. I know the Blade always welcomes viewpoints from all sources and under his real name Laurelboy2 may want to submit his.

By: laurelboy2

laurelboy2 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:51:16 +0000

Why does Peter get a seat at the table of comments/opinions almost every week? His tired writing and predictable analyses (if that’s what you want to call them) are stale. I encourage The Blade to seek out fresh and vibrant opinions and writing styles. If need be, why not auction off a dinner for 2 at a nice restaurant each week to new writers who submit thoughtful and creative articles worthy of publication?