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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]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)158. The Majority party writes, and passes the bills that become laws.
The platform of the majority party is the ONLY one that gets addressed.
On this issue our platform is:
We believe the United States must continue to be a strong advocate for the rights and opportunities of women and girls around the world. Elevating their status is not just the right thing to doit is also a strategic imperative that advances American interests in prosperity and stability. When women and girls are healthy, educated, and able to participate economically, their families and communities prosper, poverty decreases, and economies grow. And when women participate in conflict resolution and post-conflict processes, it improves the likelihood of securing sustainable peace. Democrats are committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls as a central focus of American diplomacy, development, and defense efforts and will continue to support the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. We will work to end the epidemic of gender-based violence around the world. We will urge ratification of the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
We will support sexual and reproductive health and rights around the globe. In addition to expanding the availability of affordable family planning information and contraceptive supplies, we believe that safe abortion must be part of comprehensive maternal and womens health care and included as part of Americas global health programming. Therefore, we support the repeal of harmful restrictions that obstruct womens access to health care information and services, including the global gag rule and the Helms Amendment that bars American assistance to provide safe, legal abortion throughout the developing world.
We will support sexual and reproductive health and rights around the globe. In addition to expanding the availability of affordable family planning information and contraceptive supplies, we believe that safe abortion must be part of comprehensive maternal and womens health care and included as part of Americas global health programming. Therefore, we support the repeal of harmful restrictions that obstruct womens access to health care information and services, including the global gag rule and the Helms Amendment that bars American assistance to provide safe, legal abortion throughout the developing world.
Their platform:
Faithful to the "self-evident" truths enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed. We support a human life amendment to the Constitution and endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment's protections apply to unborn children. We oppose using public revenues to promote or perform abortion or fund organizations which perform or advocate it and will not fund or subsidize health care which includes abortion coverage. We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values and the sanctity of innocent human life. We oppose the non-consensual withholding or withdrawal of care or treatment, including food and water, from people with disabilities, including newborns, as well as the elderly and infirm, just as we oppose active and passive euthanasia and assisted suicide.
I'm offering NO argument that we should pursue pro life candidates, our focus should be those that are in line with our platform 100%. Accepting that some House districts will NOT support a candidate that openly supports some of our platform positions is political reality. In those districts.. and only those districts, we need to accept a lower standard to get the numbers that allows for OUR platform above to be put into bills. Else, THEIR platform is what is slipped into bills passing through congress, and that is NOT good for us.
As I said above, we need 24 more seats to boot Ryan from the House Speakers seat, and put Pelosi (or the next Democratic Party selected house leader) into the speakers seat. You show me the 24 districts that will support and elect a full progressive/liberal candidate as their representative over the Republican incumbent, and I'm totally onboard. OR we accept and get behind some less than perfect candidates. OR we just accept the continued Republican hold, and let them run with THEIR platform.
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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