"I'd like to punch the 'wait-and-see' troll in the face."

Yes, I fully expected that.

Thank you for proving my point.

"Which is what everyone here is saying. His opposition to gay marriage is not the point; most Democratic politicians on the national stage will say they're opposed to gay marriage, but they support civil unions. Kaine takes is further and says he's against even civil unions."

I want to know what his position is as of today; not a few years ago.

And his personal views interest me a great deal. What interest me more, however, is his commitment to carrying out the Democratic platform and Obama's promises. Believe it or not, there are already folks in the DNC who do not agree with us on some big issues, but they are on board with the agenda and its implementation.

From HRC...

"Summary of Gov. Kainex92s positions on GLBT issues

1. Gov. Kaine signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination against certain state employees based on sexual orientation.

2. Gov. Kaine opposed Virginiax92s 2006 constitutional marriage amendment, urging voters to reject it at the polls.

3. Gov. Kaine has said that the federal government should not regulate marriage, suggesting possible opposition to the federal DOMA.

4. Gov. Kaine has stated his support for providing x93civil benefitsx94 to same-sex couples and has stated that gays and lesbians should not be discriminated against in housing and employment, and that people shouldnx92t be discriminated against x93because of who they are.x94

5. Gov. Kaine has said that marriage is between a man and a woman and expressed his disagreement with the 2003 Goodridge decision.

6. In 2005, when he was running for Governor, then-Lt. Gov. Kaine supported adoption by single gay or lesbian parents but opposed adoption by same-sex couples. It is not clear if his position has changed since then.

7. Kainex92s 2005 gubernatorial opponent accused Kaine of gay-baiting, though the evidence is thin.

8. In 2008, Gov. Kaine signed into law a bill giving same-sex couples more authority to make medical decisions for incapacitated partners.

9. An openly gay state delegate (Adam Ebbin) has described Gov. Kaine as x93a friend to fairness.x94

Overall impression: Gov. Kaine is a politician in a state that is largely inhospitable to GLBT rights and seems to have carefully navigated this area, taking moderate pro-equality positions that have been applauded by at least some LGBT leaders in the state."

So, please, unclutch until we know for sure what the positions are.

This is so predictable. The hysterics go insane, scream for a few days and then quiet down when people start to call them out on their nonsense.

"Wait and see" is not a capitulation; it is the hallmark of someone who can think critically, weigh all relevant factors and then reach an opinion based on a number of factors.

But this "aim, fire, ready" bullshit is just more reactionary nonsense. Let this play out so we understand where we stand.

Or just have hissy fits. I don't care. Calmer heads will always prevail despite the noise you will generate over the next few days.