Submitted by Lawrence Rafferty, (rafflaw), Guest Blogger
I don’t think Barry Goldwater would recognize Conservatism or his Republican Party if he was alive today. Conservatism used to mean belief in safe and sound economic spending and freedom for all from governments getting too large and too restrictive on personal freedoms. Recently we have seen Republicans offer up a brand new and dangerous definition of rape in an attempt to restrict abortions and to restrict government money being used to pay for them. Now we are seeing another Republican attempt to restrict the use of contraceptives under the guise of ending the alleged use of Federal funds to pay for abortions.
A recent article outlined the legislation proposed by Rep. Mike Spence of Indiana to eliminate the entire $327 million dollar budget for Title X. Title X is a program that provides funding for women’s health and family planning costs. “The measure would eliminate all $327 million in funding for Title X, a family planning program that began 40 years ago under President Richard Nixon. And while Planned Parenthood receives millions of dollars from the program, Title X funds cannot be used for abortion services. The money is to be used for noncontroversial family planning services, mostly for low-income families.”
Rep. Spence and his fellow Republicans are trying to defund Planned Parenthood because it receives millions from Title X funds to assist women in their family planning and health matters. In order to try to end abortions without testing the strength of Roe v. Wade in the courts, the sponsors and backers of this bill don’t care if low-income women suffer by not getting the health care that they so desperately need. Many of these same legislators also backed the repeal of the Affordable Health Care act which would also assist low-income women get affordable health care.
The proposed legislation would end all monies from Title X and the effects of those funds drying up could be catastrophic for women. “The pro-abortion-rights group NARAL said the legislation would lead to more unwanted pregnancies by cutting funding for contraceptives. “The new anti-choice House leadership now wants to take away birth control and cancer screenings from millions of American women and men,” said Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL. “While these politicians attack abortion coverage from every angle, they now want to deny funding for birth control, even though that’s the best way to prevent unintended pregnancy. Americans will not stand for this blatant hypocrisy.” ‘
Is it just me or do I detect a pattern here? What do these mostly male Republicans have against women? I was thinking of writing an article asking when America will have its own “Egyptian” moment, but maybe I should ask when will American Women have their “Egyptian” moment?
Source: Raw Story
Submitted by Lawrence Rafferty, (rafflaw), Guest Blogger
Woosty’s:
Lmao!
The thing is, oppressing women does not just harm women, it harms everyone. The world they are ‘creating’ for their children will be so full of hate and venom….maybe even FROM their own children….it is just sad.
I want to learn how to understand AAA better.~Chan
http://www.aaa.com
Chan,
I realize you are being sarcastic, but it isn’t difficult to be a progressive or a liberal. You don’t have to be an atheist and most folks aren’t pro-abortion, they are in favor of women controlling their own bodies. If you are for equal rights for all, marriage should be open to all, not just heterosexuals. Taking care of one’s neighbors is a law or rule of most religions so that shouldn’t be hard for you. Stick around and we will make a convert out of you.
Blouise:
Your post of 3:52 reminded me of a Green Day song from “21st Century Breakdown”
Sing us a song of the century
It sings like American Eulogy
The dawn of my love and conspiracy
Forgotten hope and the class of 13
Tell me a story into that goodnight
Sing us a song for me
Hysteria, mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Red alert is the colour of panic
Elevated to the point of static
Beating into the hearts of the fanatics
And the neighborhood’s a loaded gun
Idle thought lead to full-throttle screaming
And the welfare is asphyxiating
Mass confusion is all the new age and it’s creating a feeding ground for the bottom feeders of hysteria
Hysteria, mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
True sounds of maniacal laughter
And the deafmute is misleading the choir
The punchline is a natural disaster
And it’s sung by the unemployed
Fight fire with a riot
The class war is hanging on a wire because the martyr is a compulsive liar
When he said “it’s just a bunch of niggers throwing gas into the ….”
Hysteria, mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
Mass hysteria!
There’s a disturbance on the oceanside
They tapped into the reserve
The static response is so unclear now
Mayday this is not a test!
As the neighborhood burns, America is falling
Vigilantes warning ya,
calling christian and gloria
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I’m the class of ’13
In the era of dissent
A hostage of the soul
On a strike to pay the rent
The last of the rebels
Without a common ground
I’m gonna light a fire into the underground
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I am a nation without bureaucratic ties
Deny the allegation as it’s written (fucking lies!)
I want to take a ride to the great divide
Beyond the “up to date” and the neo-gentrified
The high definition for the low resident
Where the value of your mind is not held in contempt
I can hear the sound of a beating heart
That bleeds beyond a system that’s falling apart
With money to burn on a minimum wage
I don’t give a shit about the modern age
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world!
I don’t wanna live in the modern world! (Mass hysteria)
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/greenday/americaneulogy.html
You know this thread has been very enlightening. Lots of good things discussed that my professors have never talked about. I feel kinda stupid to tell you the truth.
I have a question, can you all help me to become a liberal? Seriously, much more interesting than my professors (most of whom voted for Bush). I have, gleaned a few things; helping your fellow man, being for abortion (generally), liking art, being agnostic or an atheist, likes to read, open to new ideas, for gay marriage, accepting others at face value. In short the three A’s Altruism, Atheism and Acceptance. Is that a good start?
I want to learn how to understand AAA better.
Blouise,
Of course. Having different tastes is a good thing.
Blouise:
that was an elegant explanation of a large number of people on both sides of the political spectrum.
I imagine they were saying the same thing when Gutenberg invented the printing press and Ford started mass producing cars. Probably talking about putting the poor scribe and the buggy whip maker out of business.
Blouise of course you may, I’ve yet to read one of your posts that has done less than add intelligence to the discussion.
I’m assuming you mean the ‘right’ are not adapting? I would disagree…they have adapted very well…at the expense of many!
Buddha IL:
I know they were a gift, I assume from a female. So since you seem to have a way with the ladies I was asking for some help.
Obviously you dont like my choices. However I dont think nyquil and ruffies are a good idea. Raman isnt bad though.
Woosty’s still a Cat,
If I may …
It is difficult for some to cope with the fast change in our scientific-technological society and what they view as a breakdown in moral order. The breakdown is not real but they view it as such and are desperately seeking ways to deny, ignore, or backup to a time less full of change and thus more predictable. Their old beliefs are taking a beating and this threatens their whole world and even, for some, their immortality. Their superstitious ignorance is the only tool they have so they strengthen it with hate for anyone who introduces or accepts change and fear of the steady pace change, in spite of all their efforts, continues to make. They rightfully sense that if they do not adapt, they will cease to be. Their numbers will decline as more and more learn to adapt to the reality of this scientific-technological society.
Gyges,
… and your wife’s love of Glee 🙂
Gyges,
Without a doubt. And sourdough waffles? Wow! What a concept! Does your wife have a single sister who can make those? 😉
Buddha,
I think a good chunk of the strength of our strong relationship is do to my wife’s sourdough waffles and my pan seared steak with improvised pan sauce.
The secret to a good sauce is using homemade stock. Mine is (usually) gelatinous at room temperature.
Why does the ‘not-quite-Right insist on controlling women via their bodies rather than making it more possible for women to live decent lives in the first place? Don’t they know that abortion has more to do with resources and self determination in instances where consent has been ignored or a woman has been left to cope w/a situation alone?
What sane woman would bring a child into this world right now?
Not one who could not afford health insurance….not one who did not accept welfare as being liveable…not one who would have to spend 18 hours a dy just to afford subsistence and basic necessity and thereby never get to see her child…not one who gave a shit about the manner of life that child would be exposed to and forced to live….
Blouise,
A most valid point.
BBB: “I don’t consider you to be a stupid man, Bob. To say that a line must be drawn, while avoiding the rationale used to create that line is being disingenuous.”
Are you kidding me? The rationale for the line underlies the entire theory of the social contract. Why do you think there’s such a crucial distinction between usurpation and tyranny; just for shits and giggles? What gives you the idea that I’m the creator of this theory?
BBB: “I think you know full-well that the line was based on quickening, and I think you know that quickening was the only way they had to identify signs of life in the womb. As such, the line used to distinguish between alienable and inalienable rights was based on the available evidence of life.”
I think you know full well that there’s a difference between the social compact and laws promulgated thereunder. Analytically speaking, under the social compact, slavery was impossible because exercising power over an individual’s right of self ownership is tyranny per se. Did laws exist respecting slavery and ignoring the social compact; yes — observe the fugitive slave clause. Are they valid under the social compact; CATEGORICALLY NO.
Accordingly, I think you know full well that bringing up an old law for your new idea that you can exercise power over an individual’s right of self ownership carries zero weight whatsoever.
Buddha Is Laughing
1, February 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Chan,
In re: The Ladies
Hey, at least they let me touch them in those places forbidden to you, Oh Great Virgin of the Plains.
And don’t underestimate the power of good food vis a vis getting laid. The way to a woman’s heart is though her stomach. Women love a man who can cook, especially if he can make their favorite dishes and throw in a wicked dessert.
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Shush! … we do not want this dude procreating
Chan,
I think that’s a meal commensurate with all of your demonstrated skill levels. On second thought, maybe you should start out with ramen with a NyQuil/Rhohipnal chaser. That’s about your speed. However, you should be careful. You’re clearly spending too much time in your dutch oven and all the fumes have gone to your head.
BTW, I didn’t make the Snickerdoodles. I can’t bake. They were a gift.
Elaine,
I was afraid to ask Buddha what the dessert was!
By the way, her is a link from an article today concerning the war on women: http://thinkprogress.org/2011/02/15/five-ways-eradicate-choice/