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86. Good to know. Isn't it dreadful that the real thing is so crazy that it's hard to distinguish it

Reply to Heddi (Reply #66)

Tue Apr 7, 2015, 03:21 AM

Apr 2015

from satire? Poe's Law, as you say.

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Now some of the Religious nut jobs are claiming c-sections are "against God's will" [View all] n2doc Apr 2015 OP

We're going to end up with an Isis-like group of christians, violently pushing their Sharia law here NightWatcher Apr 2015 #1

Its already here as the teahaddists pass more sharia laws workinclasszero Apr 2015 #17

HBO's "Vice" did a thing on rightwing nuts in America and how armed they are and NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #27

Seriously - these people scare the shit out of me far more than terrorists do. Initech Apr 2015 #36

They are terrorists. paleotn Apr 2015 #43

They're committing terrorism in non violent ways... For now. Initech Apr 2015 #56

You're kidding, right? REP Apr 2015 #91

Your hyperbole is a little over the top. I've never heard of any Christians making this an issue. jonno99 Apr 2015 #47

I would agree, but more and more guillaumeb Apr 2015 #51

Agreed. However I just don't see any possible way that an "against God's will" law jonno99 Apr 2015 #52

Maybe we should start putting... 3catwoman3 Apr 2015 #58

I can't tell what is real or what is satire any more. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2015 #2

I'm leaning toward thinking this is satire Mariana Apr 2015 #9

I know several midwives and have participated in a home birth. antigone382 Apr 2015 #75

The person who told me Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2015 #78

Not just the fundamentalist crazies. jeff47 Apr 2015 #3

OK that person would have to be a bonafide nutcase Skittles Apr 2015 #85

allrighty then. so why isn't home defense / self-defense against god's will? unblock Apr 2015 #4

Their "junior" disciples have an answer for that... Archae Apr 2015 #10

of course. in the fine tradition of "praise the lord and pass the ammunition." unblock Apr 2015 #11

I like that Politicalboi Apr 2015 #33

I wish I could "like" this post! n/t woodsprite Apr 2015 #34

I'm not sure why the furor... TreasonousBastard Apr 2015 #5

Parallel the Anti-Abortion Campaign Beowulf42 Apr 2015 #28

I'm waiting for some clown to proclaim himself the First Prophet. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #6

Two of my favorite moms had to have C-sections. KamaAina Apr 2015 #7

Did Michelle Duggar post that? And why isn't the poster urging people to avoid cancer sinkingfeeling Apr 2015 #8

Nope, she's had sections several times over. LeftyMom Apr 2015 #31

What is their stance on Caesar Salads? Orrex Apr 2015 #12

Oh, yeah, there's nothing that brings you closer to gawd than dying in childbirth, or having the Arkansas Granny Apr 2015 #13

What's their opinion on erection pills? boston bean Apr 2015 #14

This occurred to me also; so a pregancy from viagra use wouldn't be 'natural or God's will' appalachiablue Apr 2015 #20

It's just the womens bitsies they concern themselves with. boston bean Apr 2015 #21

A Milwaukee PBS station is doing a series of shows on life in the Middle Ages... Archae Apr 2015 #15

By that reasoning so is penicillin. hobbit709 Apr 2015 #16

It raises the issue whether using medicine, doctors and hospitals is 'God's will'- appalachiablue Apr 2015 #24

All Medicine erpowers Apr 2015 #46

I'm highly offended by this. Smithryee Apr 2015 #18

That was basically what happened with our two kids as well. progressoid Apr 2015 #23

Congratulations! bravenak Apr 2015 #26

Thanks. He just turned 6 Smithryee Apr 2015 #70

These horrific excuses for human beings have a solution for that. AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #37

We almost lost my wonderful daughter at 16 weeks due to a miscarriage.... Adrahil Apr 2015 #19

Oh. My. God. Chellee Apr 2015 #82

Thanks! Adrahil Apr 2015 #87

Holy @$&# shenmue Apr 2015 #22

Call the IRS! SCVDem Apr 2015 #25

+100000000000000. ^THIS^ misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #35

While there really are too many C-sections in this country, SheilaT Apr 2015 #29

Too many? By what measure? jonno99 Apr 2015 #61

many women who don't want one get one. antigone382 Apr 2015 #65

Ok, so it's not so much that the women want the c-section... jonno99 Apr 2015 #71

exactly. antigone382 Apr 2015 #73

My wife has become very partial towards mid-wives. jonno99 Apr 2015 #80

What Antigone said. SheilaT Apr 2015 #69

As someone who has birthed both ways laundry_queen Apr 2015 #81

Sounds like we are back hunting Salem witches again. Weren't they supposed to have some sign on jwirr Apr 2015 #30

Next there will be another law against c-sections made by "intelligent RWers" who would apparently Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #32

Maybe one of these religious nuts will suggest LibertyLover Apr 2015 #88

Oh, yes, the sharia laws extend huh. Waiting for the law which forces Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #89

don't discount this as satire mikehiggins Apr 2015 #38

c-sections as a matter of convenience are not good SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #39

No one is talking about c-sections of convenience. crazylikafox Apr 2015 #50

not sure what you are talking about SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #79

Many doctors tell their patients laundry_queen Apr 2015 #83

Nothing new here. He's following the creed of Martin Luther Dems to Win Apr 2015 #40

What about all those horrible sinners mainstreetonce Apr 2015 #41

If true, these nutbars are, in the words of Harlan Ellson hifiguy Apr 2015 #42

My guess is that this "movement" is someone looking for their 15 minutes of fame... jonno99 Apr 2015 #62

Then they can apply this to their own families, and let Darwin rule and do us all a favor! underahedgerow Apr 2015 #44

So ... women have too many advantages these days? knightmaar Apr 2015 #45

More Talibornagain cultists.... blackspade Apr 2015 #48

Much ado about nothing. NOBODY cares what this group thinks. jonno99 Apr 2015 #49

I tend to agree, but . . . gratuitous Apr 2015 #53

But is there anything to "smack down"? The anti-vax crowd isn't making a "morality plea" case. jonno99 Apr 2015 #60

"If God has decided to call you home" Trillo Apr 2015 #54

My twins were breach onecaliberal Apr 2015 #55

Case by case basis HockeyMom Apr 2015 #63

Are you my ex in disguise? randome Apr 2015 #64

I'm sure I'm not you ex... onecaliberal Apr 2015 #68

These nutjobs won't be happy Spacemom Apr 2015 #57

Thanks, nutcases, for basically saying that I and probably my Mum should be dead! LeftishBrit Apr 2015 #59

disciples of new dawn is a satire page a la Christians for Michelle bachman Heddi Apr 2015 #66

I pretty much guessed that. alphafemale Apr 2015 #84

Good to know. Isn't it dreadful that the real thing is so crazy that it's hard to distinguish it LeftishBrit Apr 2015 #86

Who do they suppose is going to take care of the kids? treestar Apr 2015 #67

This is getting RIDICULOUS!!! calimary Apr 2015 #72

Some people think all women can deliver vaginally. This is NOT TRUE. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2015 #74

Thanks for sharing. My experience was similar to yours. crazylikafox Apr 2015 #90

Yes. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2015 #92

my kid went into severe distress MFM008 Apr 2015 #76

whoa. this is crazy Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #77