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MineralMan

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91. The Republicans had control of the MN legislature for

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 09:02 AM

Apr 2013

two years. The people of MN voted them back out of out of control in 2012. Two years was enough time for the morons to piss off voters. They also voted in a Democratic Governor. Now, instead of right wing bills from ALEC, the legislature is about to vote on a marriage equality bill.

A state's legislature reflects the will of the voters of that state. If a Republican majority last more than one election cycle, then the state's voters are OK with it. I have a very good clue. I've seen the process in action many times.

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Next Step in Kansas: Life Begins at Menarche [View all] MineralMan Apr 2013 OP

God wills it Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #1

No way. This can not happen. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #2

This is extending the new Kansas law MineralMan Apr 2013 #3

Oh, give it time. Because this is what they want. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #64

Yes, it can... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #21

Every time I would post something about what the religious right was going to do many people southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #28

Yep, scary indeed. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #31

This is it, exactly. Anybody still doubting? Do some reading on ralph reed. calimary Apr 2013 #39

Our side is not really as good at actually doing things like MineralMan Apr 2013 #51

Just google 7 mountains and you will see that they are already inflatring. The military, school southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #58

Yeah, I've seen some of that. Scares the bejezus outta me, pardon the pun. calimary Apr 2013 #78

honey, it scares the crap out of me too. We all must spread the word and tell people to google southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #80

I was just about to ask what "7 mountains" means. Lunacee_2013 Apr 2013 #87

Come back after and tell us what you think when you read it. It's enough to scare the shit out of southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #98

most on the left may be asleep to the danger right now, but we'll always have hemlock. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #65

It is the Christian Taliban, but many close their ears. I live in this bullshit place, I know first RKP5637 Apr 2013 #76

That's the problem until it really hits them in the face they don't recognize it. southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #81

And then it's too late. And the 'deer in the headlight' people say WTF, how RKP5637 Apr 2013 #82

Yes indeed. southernyankeebelle Apr 2013 #83

Makes sense to me etherealtruth Apr 2013 #4

I Forgot to Mention Men and Boys MineralMan Apr 2013 #5

They should do this treestar Apr 2013 #13

Well, it would certainly keep Kansas women busy, MineralMan Apr 2013 #15

I do like the idea of wing nuts congregating in one state, too treestar Apr 2013 #16

A capital idea, indeed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #19

If we are real crafty about it we could get Glenn Beck to convience them..... wandy Apr 2013 #57

No thank you proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #60

Yes, it is, MineralMan Apr 2013 #75

That brings you joy, doesn't it? proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #86

No, it does not. However, I do not live in Kansas. MineralMan Apr 2013 #92

Yeesh, you know some of us do live in Kansas? I'm actually in Topeka, cecilfirefox Apr 2013 #96

I know that many good people live in Kansas. MineralMan Apr 2013 #97

Maybe Kansas can become the nut receptacle, so to say. Let all the nuts hang in one place! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #79

You know the men and boys will be exempt from this. Cleita Apr 2013 #35

You know this is satire, right? MineralMan Apr 2013 #36

I did. But you aren't addressing the reality that it's Kansas you are Cleita Apr 2013 #40

The laws ARE the men's part, you see. MineralMan Apr 2013 #52

Maybe you don't get it... Keefer Apr 2013 #61

I was told the only birth control pill I needed was Cleita Apr 2013 #67

LOL nt Keefer Apr 2013 #68

I like the idea, but the first time the dipshit men who voted for this atrocity were told ... 11 Bravo Apr 2013 #55

They'll do as they're told, dammit! MineralMan Apr 2013 #56

'a modest proposal', but i don't doubt.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #6

That's the truly scary part. MineralMan Apr 2013 #7

When we focus on this shit, we are playing right into the anti-choicers hands cali Apr 2013 #8

I disagree. I think the more we focus on it and MineralMan Apr 2013 #9

you are so wrong. I know you mean well but cali Apr 2013 #10

And I'm writing something else. MineralMan Apr 2013 #11

You're writing about something that is not a real threat cali Apr 2013 #12

Of course it's not a real threat. It's satire. MineralMan Apr 2013 #14

Bull SHIT. It is not a red herring. It is the world of their dreams. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #66

oh for fuck's sake. what a stupid accusation. Covering for them? cali Apr 2013 #88

Time to stop... 99Forever Apr 2013 #17

I'd think so, yes. MineralMan Apr 2013 #18

New Kansas State Motto MineralMan Apr 2013 #20

Why can't all these crazy ass legislators move to Minnesota? L0oniX Apr 2013 #22

We'd tar and feather them and ride them out of town MineralMan Apr 2013 #23

I was just thinking that they would feel more at home with the bat shit crazy lady... L0oniX Apr 2013 #24

Michelle Bachman is one representative from one district MineralMan Apr 2013 #25

Ooooh touched a nerve ...sorry. L0oniX Apr 2013 #26

Then, maybe you should invite the Kansans there. MineralMan Apr 2013 #27

Don't you guess that being a grandparent of an unwed mother is a "Pro-Life" badge of honor here? patrice Apr 2013 #29

^^Handmaid's Tale Cupcake Style^^ patrice Apr 2013 #30

I confess that I do not see what your post has to do with MineralMan Apr 2013 #33

You don't get that is the CONSTITUENCY that makes what you're talking about politically possible? patrice Apr 2013 #37

Do I live where? Kansas? MineralMan Apr 2013 #49

So why are you jumping on Kansas? Lots of good people live here. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #62

Uh, Kansas just passed a law declaring that personhood begins at conception. MineralMan Apr 2013 #74

Sure hope he doesn't sing it. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #84

Oh, noes. I misspelled a word. MineralMan Apr 2013 #95

HOW, precisely, do you think the sorts of things you are talking about would happen? Or does that patrice Apr 2013 #43

The actual state and its citizens MineralMan Apr 2013 #50

No actually you don't. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #63

Then perhaps you can explain the MineralMan Apr 2013 #73

There are moderate republicans and tea party republicans. proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #85

Yes, well, I looked at the voting margins for that MineralMan Apr 2013 #89

So you're clueless proud2BlibKansan Apr 2013 #90

The Republicans had control of the MN legislature for MineralMan Apr 2013 #91

Maybe I can help. Kansas would have a single parent lottery.. wandy Apr 2013 #59

Ask Sarah Palin. She should know all about it. n/t Cleita Apr 2013 #38

One of my best friends is a homeless unwed mother. This shit REALLY pisses me off. patrice Apr 2013 #44

I'm sorry for your friend and all other unwed mothers who have had to negotiate our Cleita Apr 2013 #45

Or ejaculation? All those potential baby swimmers going Cleita Apr 2013 #32

See my #5 above. MineralMan Apr 2013 #34

Ceausescu in Romania. The Kotex Police. It's already happened. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #41

Actually, I did know that. It was part of the basis MineralMan Apr 2013 #42

Let's call the personhood extremists "Ceausescu Republicans" meow2u3 Apr 2013 #47

hell for women JI7 Apr 2013 #71

I should send the Kansas legislature ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #46

There's a great idea. MineralMan Apr 2013 #48

Your scenario is more likely than a gun registry Paulie Apr 2013 #53

It will be a womb registry. MineralMan Apr 2013 #54

Here is the title for MineralMan's screenplay. Brigid Apr 2013 #70

You have the makings of a scary movie screenplay here. Brigid Apr 2013 #69

"Save The Preconceived Babies!" Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #72

For Immediate Action: All unused sperm shall be sent to the Governor's Office. n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #77

perscription tampons dembotoz Apr 2013 #93

Ah, but if you're pregnant, you'll need very few of those. MineralMan Apr 2013 #94