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24. The vast majority of Americans don't give a shit if someone has an abortion.

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 09:03 AM

Apr 2013

Why is it such a big deal to a group of men? I can understand most things politicians do, but on this I'm stymied; there's no money to be made suppressing reproductive rights. Why put so much effort into something that is not going to enhance your wealth?

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Paul Ryan On Abortion: 'We Want A Country Where It Isn't Even Considered' [View all] cali Apr 2013 OP

And I want a state that is no longer associated with the likes of his disgusting face. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #1

good luck with that. cali Apr 2013 #2

A girl can dream... PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #3

same in Ohio too Botany Apr 2013 #11

Then Little paulie can move to another country newfie11 Apr 2013 #4

Another WORLD! elleng Apr 2013 #52

Wow fascinating link newfie11 Apr 2013 #60

Right Paul because before abortion was legal in America rich christian families did not .... Botany Apr 2013 #5

And that is why they don't care if abortion is restricted or outlawed in this country. Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #39

Sorry but Susan is visiting Europe for a school trip this week or .... Botany Apr 2013 #41

Before Roe, it seemed that for some reason the daughters of the priveleged in my community Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #42

For someone who people say is brilliant, he is an idiot. He doesn't even realize that Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2013 #6

ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #8

Yep! VP Biden sure exposed him brush Apr 2013 #26

that's what I want to wipe off his face....the smug Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2013 #31

I loved the SNL debate where he debated Joe Biden. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #48

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #57

He really is a dumbass little asshat, isn't he...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #7

If he really believed that he would support social safety nets and healthcare and birth control. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #9

Absolutely caraher Apr 2013 #64

I want a country where he isn't even considered gollygee Apr 2013 #10

Might I suggest... 99Forever Apr 2013 #12

"In other words, we want a theocracy." sakabatou Apr 2013 #13

Well, YarnAddict Apr 2013 #14

Men like Paul Ryan, who are fixated on abortion, have always puzzled me. I understand... BlueJazz Apr 2013 #15

"We" ?? ananda Apr 2013 #16

So contraceptive services for all? brooklynite Apr 2013 #17

And free of charge as well. ananda Apr 2013 #27

and science-based comprehensive sex education in every school???? Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2013 #44

how about a place where a women owns 100% of her own body RedstDem Apr 2013 #18

I want a country.. sendero Apr 2013 #19

You know, Congressman, I think that's a fine idea! RevStPatrick Apr 2013 #20

Gawd he is ugly inside and out. Boomerproud Apr 2013 #21

I think you will find Iran satisfactory, Paul. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #22

Or Saudi Arabia. DinahMoeHum Apr 2013 #28

Then move elsewhere, asshole! City Lights Apr 2013 #23

The vast majority of Americans don't give a shit if someone has an abortion. MindPilot Apr 2013 #24

I can only speculate cali Apr 2013 #32

I want a country where Paul Ryan doesn't exist in politics in any way shape or form. Autumn Apr 2013 #25

not considered for you, if his wife's life was in jeopardy he'd Santorum out you just know it Johonny Apr 2013 #29

Go find one then.nt BootinUp Apr 2013 #30

Great, so then he's in favor of free birth control for all who ask? nt bklyncowgirl Apr 2013 #33

Well then, the first step would be getting rid of the GOP Blue Owl Apr 2013 #34

right wing christian terrorist spanone Apr 2013 #35

ha, I'm amazed that they're still saying this publicly. Raffi Ella Apr 2013 #36

safe, legal and rare NewJeffCT Apr 2013 #37

Such a country has probably never existed on this planet. n/t trackfan Apr 2013 #38

PCIntern on Paul Ryan: "We Want A Country Where His Existence Isn't Even Considered" nt PCIntern Apr 2013 #40

There are a good number of them that are like that (countries) aandegoons Apr 2013 #43

There are zero countries where abortion is never considered magellan Apr 2013 #49

Well I am hoping he does not realise that. aandegoons Apr 2013 #61

Shit in one hand. Wish in the other. lapislzi Apr 2013 #45

Which has never existed anywhere, Paulie. Sheldon Cooper Apr 2013 #46

And I want a world where people like Ryan aren't even considered. Solly Mack Apr 2013 #47

If it only weren't for that pesky first amendment standing in their way. Initech Apr 2013 #50

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #51

Ireland is open Samantha Apr 2013 #53

That would take Newest Reality Apr 2013 #54

This moron and others like him....do not know that in truth in places that abortion is outlawed VanillaRhapsody Apr 2013 #55

Yes, that would be the Republic of Erewhon, wouldn't it Rep. Shitstain? hatrack Apr 2013 #56

Andrea Yates might agree with him Trascoli Apr 2013 #58

Then pray to your God to stop making ectopic pregnancies NickB79 Apr 2013 #59

this guy knows nothing about medicine librechik Apr 2013 #62

You have it right there. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #63