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In reply to the discussion: RW Catholic Group Confirms: Komen's announcement simply a PLOY [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)30. Logic fail
The hope is that they will make this announcement and then, in future, when they quietly deny future funding, the'll have weathered the storm. It's as obvious as the nose on my face.
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The outcry is re: Komen's intent to pull back funding... They have made no commitment to fund in the
hlthe2b
Feb 2012
#6
Yes but the most telling statement in yesterday's interview with Brinker is the following
justiceischeap
Feb 2012
#37
With or without this being true, it seems that more money helps people if given to PP
karynnj
Feb 2012
#8
Sorry... Not buying this PR stunt. It changes NOTHING... If you read carefully you'd see...
hlthe2b
Feb 2012
#52
I think PP should find public support/other instead of dealing with the Komen foundation.
glinda
Feb 2012
#46
Why anyone would remain in the Catholic Church after the contraception fiasco is beyond me.
olegramps
Feb 2012
#53
No, it's not sustained. The statistics they use are lowered rates for women whove had babies
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2012
#73
Not only that it should be a warning to everyone who believes that elections do matter. /nt
still_one
Feb 2012
#63
But now, we are watching their every move. If this is a ploy, everyone will know it, they can no
jillan
Feb 2012
#61
For those that were not already aware, they know now Komen's true colors. /nt
still_one
Feb 2012
#62
They're also desperately trying to spin away a bad situation- the MASSIVE PRO CHOICE MAJORITY
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2012
#72