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In reply to the discussion: What the fuck is going on with this anti-choice shit? What bizarro world have I stepped in to? [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)119. you can't safely assume that.
How many anti-abortion discharge petitions happened when Pelosi was Speaker?
Discharge petitions NEVER succeed.
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What the fuck is going on with this anti-choice shit? What bizarro world have I stepped in to? [View all]
LexVegas
Aug 2017
OP
Barack Obama got the votes of plenty of racists, and more than a few sexists voted for Hillary
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#7
so in districts where a pro-choice candidate who supports tax funds paying for abortion can't win,
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#12
A party that doesn't win any elections is absolutely worthless and should disband itself nt
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#26
A party without principles they're willing to stand up for should disband as well
flibbitygiblets
Aug 2017
#27
Such a disappointment. I really thought you were one of feminists best allies here. Sorry to say I
boston bean
Aug 2017
#32
if Democrats as a national party can't win the White House & can't win the House of Representatives
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#117
What ever votes we would gain from an anti-choice candidate, we would lose
smirkymonkey
Aug 2017
#109
Again, running competitive candidates in conservative districts is not the same
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#70
no, if they want to run and they're told they're not welcome as a Democrat, they'll
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#71
people are up in arms because the head of the DCCC said they won't condition
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#76
There will be plenty of pro-choice candidates in districts we can win we should support.
Fla Dem
Aug 2017
#161
What we haven't learned yet is that we don't win because we keep trying to be
smirkymonkey
Aug 2017
#113
Democrats often succumb to the prevailing winds without the guts and cleverness to stand up to
RKP5637
Aug 2017
#155
what's the purpose of the party if it's not going to be competitive in elections? nt
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#108
There hasn't been a single successful discharge petition since 2002 (McCain-Feingold)
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#121
Rand Paul is a member of the majority party which favors banning abortion
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#123
I don't think that what you posit as statement B accurately reflects what the poster said.
lapucelle
Aug 2017
#152
your comments are so disappointing to everybody who fights for the right thing, even when it's not
Corvo Bianco
Aug 2017
#63
just because someone thinks there's a more effective way to fight does not mean
geek tragedy
Aug 2017
#101
When it comes to something like this, something as fundamental to my humanity as rights to
Corvo Bianco
Aug 2017
#105
We are not a minority party. A construct put in the constitution by slave holders to protect...
NNadir
Aug 2017
#141
Assumption that enough anti-choice votes might tip swing states exactly as needed?
lindysalsagal
Aug 2017
#15
Courting the idiotic prolife voters is one thing. Running anti-choice candidates?
LexVegas
Aug 2017
#18
Obama explicitly stated he was for SSM and gay rights long before running for President
LostOne4Ever
Aug 2017
#36
Don't you know instead of rejoicing in that fact, it should be used as a bludgeon to keep others
boston bean
Aug 2017
#45
I tend to think his views prior to running for national office were more likely to be honest
LostOne4Ever
Aug 2017
#95
Most of the candidates we are talking about are on board with other women's rights.
Ms. Toad
Aug 2017
#87
Amazingly, there were Democrats who stayed home in November because they honestly believed
StevieM
Aug 2017
#39
If a person is not opened minded enough to understand that women have the right
Mountain Mule
Aug 2017
#41
Apparently Hillary could have picked up those Rust Belt states by being more pro whatever
Not Ruth
Aug 2017
#59
You've highlighted what this issue is really about, control of Congress. n/t
PoliticAverse
Aug 2017
#128
Eh after reading some posts this week on this issue I'm quite sure that's NOT the case.
BannonsLiver
Aug 2017
#91
So are we better off with the Republicans dominating every level of government?
Willie Pep
Aug 2017
#96
Why is it OK for cops to murder our living, breathing, family members & friends?
Dark n Stormy Knight
Aug 2017
#98
Party conservatives think the most basic human right of half the population is dispensable
Warpy
Aug 2017
#106
Personally, Any democrat worth there salt would not even consider anything but pro-choice....
Old Vet
Aug 2017
#143
I'm with you there, but also apply your attitude to the all out looting and greed by the 1%.
brewens
Aug 2017
#146
It's a deliberate, calculated distraction, meant to split and weaken Democrats.
Paladin
Aug 2017
#162