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- proper noun US, politics, military Initialism of
don't ask, don't tell . The policy restricting the United States military from efforts to discover or reveal closeted gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members or applicants, while barring those who are openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual from military service.
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* DADT repeal vote in House today: Nancy Pelosi announces on Twitter that House Dems are moving forward on a stand alone repeal bill, and gives Senate Dems a lnudge: "Senate action on #DADT is long overdue."
The Morning Plum Greg Sargent 2010
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DadT The President MUST include DADT repeal language in his defense policy transmittals in April if we're going to see repeal this year! cpindc Nor economic policy.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Robert Burns 2010
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The most absurd "cut off your nose to spite your face" moment in DADT history was the firing of gay Arab linguists at a time when we didn't have many of them and needed them desperately.
'Don't ask, don't tell' to get Senate committee review, senator says 2009
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"I'll be the first to the recruiting office when DADT is repealed."
Do Ask, Do Tell 2010
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As a gay soldier, even if DADT is repealed, I still wouldn't be comfortable coming out to coworkers.
'Don't ask, don't tell' to get Senate committee review, senator says 2009
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However, I know of several Soldiers who are willing to be discharged if the DADT is repealed.
'Don't ask, don't tell' to get Senate committee review, senator says 2009
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When dealing with sailors that eventually become democrat congressmen, you need to pass some additional laws once DADT is repealed.
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Ending DADT is less popular in the military, but attitudes are changing there too.
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When dealing with sailors that eventually become democrat congressmen, you need to pass some additional laws once DADT is repealed.
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I doubt DADT is the spark that will make things burn.
pollyanna commented on the word DADT
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
December 6, 2009