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FairWinds

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45. Dear Squinch . .

Fri Apr 28, 2017, 09:35 AM

Apr 2017

It is not a game . .

My Congressperson is Marcy Kaptur. She is great on trade and workers' rights,
but very disappointing to me on women's rights.

Should I stop supporting her?

And it looks like that Melo guy may have gotten a raw deal from the
pro-choice Dems . .

https://www.thenation.com/article/why-was-heath-mello-thrown-under-the-bus/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DAILY_2017_04_25&utm_term=daily

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after 300 years a woman wins a parties nomination and loses the EC but wins the popular vote [View all] boston bean Apr 2017 OP

We don't have the luxury of money-enforced lock-step. Orsino Apr 2017 #1

To me it's a line because it's supporting a roll back of human rights. bettyellen Apr 2017 #8

It should be a line for many voters, and will be. Orsino Apr 2017 #11

After the last election i can guarantee our leaders this is no small issue. boston bean Apr 2017 #14

So, can I ask what rights are willing to give up? all american girl Apr 2017 #48

My own willingness doesn't have a lot to do with what rights we can win and retain. Orsino May 2017 #55

Thread #308 snooper2 Apr 2017 #2

so sorry to bother you snooper2. If it upsets you, just skip over. boston bean Apr 2017 #3

No doubt, the clarion calls for unity over divisiveness are allegedly sincere. LanternWaste Apr 2017 #7

seems "progressiveism" is an oxymoron... hlthe2b Apr 2017 #4

Social justice issues and/or women's rights are NOT negotiable ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #5

Yes, this is beginning to bother me more and more. LisaM Apr 2017 #6

This! BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #12

Me, too! deurbano Apr 2017 #24

Are we to believe this is something new in Iowa? loyalsister Apr 2017 #9

Primaries are what is being discussed. boston bean Apr 2017 #10

K to the MF'n R musette_sf Apr 2017 #13

I can't decide if you are being played or playing people Egnever Apr 2017 #15

I fuckin care ... why don't you? stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #16

Doesn't even bother to get himself current and he also seemed very angry and upset with my OP. boston bean Apr 2017 #18

Because Bernie said........................... guillaumeb Apr 2017 #31

K&R! stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #17

k&r Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #19

What would Putin want the Democratic Party's position on reproductive rights to be? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2017 #20

I don't know, do you? YoungDemCA May 2017 #65

What if a Dem was Pro-choice . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #21

I expect all dems to be pro human rights. boston bean Apr 2017 #22

So pro-corporate is OK? FairWinds Apr 2017 #33

My experience is persons who are pro human rights are usually pretty good on other issues. boston bean Apr 2017 #34

I own my body. First and foremost. If someone is advocating taking that away from me, then Squinch Apr 2017 #39

Dear Squinch . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #45

I can't tell you what to do. If she did not support my right to my ownership of my body, she would Squinch Apr 2017 #46

What if they were pro-slavery? athena Apr 2017 #51

Perfect. This exactly. Squinch Apr 2017 #54

I support pro-choice and am an atheist. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #23

They don't have to have an abortion. boston bean Apr 2017 #25

They aren't asking for an abortion and they are not asking for anyone to give up anything.. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #28

If they are not asking for anyone to give up anything Mariana Apr 2017 #29

Um. No. Anyone can vote for a democrat. boston bean Apr 2017 #30

This is kind of bullshit. No one is saying they have to "support abortion." We are saying they Squinch Apr 2017 #47

See this is exactly the problem for them and a little for me... LakeArenal Apr 2017 #49

I wasn't saying their beliefs were bullshit. I was saying their argument against choice Squinch Apr 2017 #50

We're not talking about them voting Repugnant.. LakeArenal Apr 2017 #52

Gracious. You seem to be certain that I am fighting you when I am doing no such thing. Squinch Apr 2017 #53

That is a terrific post from start to finish Orrex May 2017 #56

Well, thank you. But I don't think the poster I was talking to felt that way about it. Squinch May 2017 #67

I am not willing to give up my right to own my body because of them. I get what you are saying Squinch Apr 2017 #38

Then help to educate them and/or start their own Religious Party. Atman May 2017 #57

That is a very rude response. LakeArenal May 2017 #59

I'm very sorry you feel that way. I was replying directly to your comments. Atman May 2017 #60

No, I have come to the conclusion that other people are full of shit, LakeArenal May 2017 #61

Okay, speaking of "issues." Atman May 2017 #62

Ha ha ha LakeArenal May 2017 #63

Seek professional help. Atman May 2017 #66

It's called "don't let them frame the narrative". Initech Apr 2017 #26

Sorry. I am going to fight anti choice politicians. If they aren't fought we lose rights. boston bean Apr 2017 #27

Yes we need to flip every office to our values. And women's rights to their own bodies Squinch Apr 2017 #37

No I agree 100%. Initech Apr 2017 #40

Yes. I agree. But my heart is breaking that Liz Warren and Chuck Schumer are saying Squinch Apr 2017 #41

What we need to do is IGNORE those trying to divide our side. Stinky The Clown Apr 2017 #32

Once upon a time, Democrats owned the House and Senate, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2017 #35

EVERY ONE OF US needs to call Liz Warren and Chuck Schumer. Tell them to cut this shit the hell out. Squinch Apr 2017 #36

Good idea, Squinch.. Cha Apr 2017 #44

I'm not certain why you think that's the lesson learned... countryjake Apr 2017 #42

That's just someone's bad idea.. Good Point, boston Cha Apr 2017 #43

I can't seem to master that lesson. hamsterjill May 2017 #58

What "lesson" are you referring to? YoungDemCA May 2017 #64