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Shanti Mama

(1,288 posts)
7. First of all, Bravo to you for your support of children no matter what.
Sun May 21, 2017, 09:29 AM
May 2017

Also, I think what you're highlighting is the need for new framing.

Being pro-choice means being pro-children.
Begin for environmental regulations means being for environmental protections.
How did we let them get away with the word "entitlements"?

George Lakoff is the king of framing and a progressive. Read his pieces and his books. I've only read his articles, which are great. This is very good.
[link:http://www.berkeleyside.com/2017/05/02/berkeley-author-george-lakoff-says-dont-underestimate-trump/|
And his site says he's coming out with a new edition of his book Don't Think of an Elephant. I'll be reading it.... edited: the book has been out for a while now.
[link:https://georgelakoff.com/2014/08/18/new-book-the-all-new-dont-think-of-an-elephant-know-your-values-and-frame-the-debate/|


I am Pro-Choice and Pro-Life [View all] louis c May 2017 OP
Well said crazylikafox May 2017 #1
I was going to say that for me "Pro-CHOICE" includes it all, but you said it for me. UTUSN May 2017 #2
From a 2004 interview with Sister Jan Chittister by Bill Moyers : Arkansas Granny May 2017 #3
So by this logic, "pro-choice" means "pro-death" ananda May 2017 #4
No, up to the mother prior to birth, up to person after birth. Justice May 2017 #13
They aren't "pro-life" they are pro-forced-birthing Major Nikon May 2017 #5
They are pro-fetus, anti-child. They'd scream "no", but their actions speak louder than their words. Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #8
They don't give a shit about a fetus Major Nikon May 2017 #17
You make some good points. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #18
"Pro Life" must mean Pro "ENTIRE LIFE." Take down the right wing hypocrisy on this. WE are LBM20 May 2017 #6
Very good point. Tom Jefferson framed it extremely well Hortensis May 2017 #21
First of all, Bravo to you for your support of children no matter what. Shanti Mama May 2017 #7
It's a deceitful tactic to incorporate an argument for your cause in the name you give it. Towlie May 2017 #9
Thank you! Your post represents my feelings and beliefs to a tee! Raster May 2017 #10
So am I. SonofDonald May 2017 #11
Me too. McCamy Taylor May 2017 #12
How about Pro-Mother? BarbD May 2017 #14
In total agreement with this article, my opinion also Thinkingabout May 2017 #15
Yeppers. I have always said I am Pro-Choice on everything. kydo May 2017 #16
What about the life of the woman? athena May 2017 #19
I had such a difficult time keeping pregnancies, so I made a promise to myself, tavalon May 2017 #20
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