As I Expected, Obama Punts on DADT Repeal

It's ironic that this morning I wrote a post about whether or not President Obama would say/do anything substantive in tonight's address in respect to pushing for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Indeed, I noted that some ad hoc online polls on LGBT websites indicated that 60% or more of respondents expected Obama to say perhaps a few pretty words but otherwise do nothing. Pam's House Blend has posted a copy of Obama's full SOTU speech as prepared for delivery and, guess what, the cynical poll respondents were correct. Here's the snippet of the speech that looks at DADT:
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We find unity in our incredible diversity, drawing on the promise enshrined in our Constitution: the notion that we are all created equal, that no matter who you are or what you look like, if you abide by the law you should be protected by it; that if you adhere to our common values you should be treated no different than anyone else.
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We must continually renew this promise. My Administration has a Civil Rights Division that is once again prosecuting civil rights violations and employment discrimination. We finally strengthened our laws to protect against crimes driven by hate. This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are.
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In short, it's the same lame ephemeral promise we have heard numerous times before all of which have been followed by no action. Obama then hypocritically goes on to state "No wonder there's so much cynicism out there. No wonder there's so much disappointment." Hello, Barack! You are one of the forces driving the cynicism and disappointment. You are a lying, mealy mouthed politician and your pretty words mean absolutely noting. Until Obama acts on repealing Don't Ask, Don't tell. I will continue to support the "Don't Ask, Don't Give" campaign along with Pam Spaulding, the folks at Fire Dog Lake and Bilerico and many other activists.

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P.S. As Obama said his few words on DADT, if you noted, not a one of the heads of the Joint Chiefs applauded.