DADT Delayed Again

Looks like the lies continue, and despite repeated polling that shows overwhelming support across all demographics for repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell," Congress and the White House just WILL NOT MOVE on this, and are in fact deliberately delaying repeal. Story.

Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings has withdrawn an amendment that would have prevented the military from using money to carry out the provisions of its Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, which prevents gays from serving openly in the military.

The Democrat said he pulled the measure under pressure from the White House and colleagues.

"What is the holdup, then?" he said. "Last month, 76 of my colleagues and I sent a letter to President Obama urging him to take leadership on this issue and to work together with Congress to repeal this law. More than a month later, I have yet to receive an official response."

Just what the fuck is up? Why the delay on something so overwhelmingly supported? And what does this portend for how likely it is that we will EVER get a repeal of DOMA, which has wide support but not nearly the level of support yet that DADT has?

Do the democrats have any spine?