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Post by maryland on May 3, 2022 13:22:42 GMT
I never thought they cared about life. They could care less about children being killed in mass shootings at school. They are horrible! If they cared about kids, we wouldn't have any kids in foster care because they would be rushing to adopt all of them. I am so angry!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 3, 2022 13:25:40 GMT
I want to vomit. As a woman, as a medical professional, I weep for our girls. I have never been a crazy lady politically, but I won't be silenced about this. What's next? Segregation? Overturning gay marriage? The immeasurable damage that trump and his cronies have done to this country is vile. Absolutely fucking vile. I worry that they want us to turn into a country that gives no rights to women. Like the American taliban.
So they want to ban abortions, but they don't want gun control. They respect the right to own a gun over the lives of people.
How many time has the GQP said they fear Shira laws... Just look where they are truly taking us... Old white men Shira law!! |
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Post by Merge on May 3, 2022 13:27:36 GMT
Ladies, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start setting boundaries with friends/acquaintances/family members who feel the state has a controlling interest in your reproductive choices.
Some people may need to be cut out of your life entirely. Others may be relegated to very superficial access. No one who sees you as a second-class citizen deserves an important role in your life. It's important both to protect yourself and to send the message that women cannot be treated this way in a free society.
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Post by aj2hall on May 3, 2022 13:31:37 GMT
More than half the country is about to lose access to reproductive health care. Health care is a basic right and should not be dependent on where you live. www.npr.org/live-updates/supreme-court-abortion-05-03-2022Because of trigger laws, prior bans and other factors, 26 states are ready to immediately ban or acutely curtail access to abortions, according to an analysis by one abortion-rights organization.The news that the Supreme Court may be poised to strike down Roe. v. Wade could have massive political impacts in a month when 13 states are holding primary elections. Reactions to the report have been swift, with overnight protests outside of the Supreme Court and statements issued by congressional leaders and many governors across the country. |
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Post by withapea on May 3, 2022 13:33:36 GMT
Expected but it’s still such a gut punch. My abortion saved my life and I will never give up the fight for safe reproductive choice. Abortions will always happen. People with money will be fine. Women will be irreparably harmed by this in a multitude of ways. We are second class citizens. My daughters are informed voters and they’re pissed. I’ve made clear to them that THEY have to do the work now to protect not only themselves but all other marginalized people they care about. This is just the beginning. Small government’s coming to beat everyone they deem other with a Bible and the Supreme Court.
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Post by Just T on May 3, 2022 13:35:14 GMT
Ladies, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start setting boundaries with friends/acquaintances/family members who feel the state has a controlling interest in your reproductive choices. Some people may need to be cut out of your life entirely. Others may be relegated to very superficial access. No one who sees you as a second-class citizen deserves an important role in your life. It's important both to protect yourself and to send the message that women cannot be treated this way in a free society. I already limit my interactions with a great number of family members who are staunch right wing Christians. As the mom of 2 gay children, I cannot deal with people in my own family who vote for people who think my children shouldn't have the same rights as everyone else. One of my cousins, who I have always dearly loved, said "things aren't always black and white and people who vote conservatively don't necessarily agree with everything, no different than liberals vote for people who they don't agree with everything on." Yes, in a way, that is true, but not when it comes to human rights issues. You can't proclaim to love my children like you say you do, but then vote for people who want their rights to be taken away. You just can't. |
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Post by huskergal on May 3, 2022 13:39:13 GMT
I fucking hate the GOP!
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Post by iluvpink on May 3, 2022 13:41:32 GMT
This makes me sick. My dd does not want children and honestly given several medical conditions she deals with, I think it's for the best. She's an only child which means no grandchildren for us which is not what we wanted. But she needs to think of her health. She has an IUD now but has mentioned in passing wanting her tubes tied. I didn't want her to do anything that drastic for at least several more years. But now? Maybe that's not so rushed...
At this point with her mental health struggles I would really fear for her if she were to get pregnant and abortion was illegal. We are not without means, but damn, if it's overturned, I don't know what means would be needed to get a SAFE abortion without prosecution.
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Post by pinklady on May 3, 2022 13:42:07 GMT
Ladies, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start setting boundaries with friends/acquaintances/family members who feel the state has a controlling interest in your reproductive choices. Some people may need to be cut out of your life entirely. Others may be relegated to very superficial access. No one who sees you as a second-class citizen deserves an important role in your life. It's important both to protect yourself and to send the message that women cannot be treated this way in a free society. Ladies, you should have done this 7 years ago. 🙄 |
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Post by Sarah*H on May 3, 2022 13:43:09 GMT
This makes me sick. My dd does not want children and honestly given several medical conditions she deals with, I think it's for the best. She's an only child which means no grandchildren for us which is not what we wanted. But she needs to think of her health. She has an IUD now but has mentioned in passing wanting her tubes tied. I didn't want her to do anything that drastic for at least several more years. But now? Maybe that's not so rushed... At this point with her mental health struggles I would really fear for her if she were to get pregnant and abortion was illegal. We are not without means, but damn, if it's overturned, I don't know what means would be needed to get a SAFE abortion without prosecution. In all seriousness, stock up on some Plan B. It's over the counter, for now. And it's good for at least 4 years. |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2022 13:45:53 GMT
I can't believe how backward all this is. I hope that the ones supporting this never, ever comment of the rights of women in other countries or how draconian their laws are.
I've always considered the US a secular country as far as politics and religion goes. Not any more. How can it be a secular country when it is so influenced by the religious zealot that are out there controlling so much of your laws.
It also seems that lying under oath is just a day to day occurrence by the very people that are meant to clarify the laws of the land, supposedly by their neutrality.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 3, 2022 13:46:36 GMT
My first thought. We are living in Gilliad. I just posted on FB this morning that I hope to be a Martha. I am way past the wearing of red, not of the status for green. Knowing my mouth, I'll be an unwoman in the colonies. I ache for my DD. This is where I’m at too. I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that here we are in the year 2022 and my 11 yo daughter is going to grow up having fewer rights than I had growing up FORTY YEARS AGO. How completely, pathetically sad and frustrating that realization is. We are being set back by literal decades. ETA: Right now I am so glad I got my DH to binge watch all four seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. I’d watched the first maybe season and a half before Covid sent my kid home for school for a year and a half. He was watching other things more interesting to him in the meantime, but finally burned through all of his stuff and was looking for something to watch so I suggested it. He watched the first half of season one all 🙄 and I told him to hang in because it gets more intense and he did. At one point he said something about it being unrealistic and I replied, “Not really.” And went on to mention some of the things we talk about in here on the daily about bills being introduced that would roll back rights in all parts of the country right freaking NOW, TODAY for many Americans. Things he doesn’t seem to pay much attention to, because hey, he’s a white, straight, married, college educated upper middle class man. I think watching that show made him realize that once those dominoes start falling, where will you or your own loved ones be in that lineup? I think (hope?) his eyes were opened a little more than they were previously, and today’s news about the future of Roe v Wade makes it come more starkly into focus exactly what is at stake. In that show even the daughters of the upper class white men suffered the consequences of having no rights and no voice in what their futures held, and they were completely at the mercy of whoever they end up shackled to. That is precisely where our daughter would end up in that kind of world. I sit here today SMDH. I just can’t even anymore with these f@ckers. |
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Post by iluvpink on May 3, 2022 13:48:07 GMT
This makes me sick. My dd does not want children and honestly given several medical conditions she deals with, I think it's for the best. She's an only child which means no grandchildren for us which is not what we wanted. But she needs to think of her health. She has an IUD now but has mentioned in passing wanting her tubes tied. I didn't want her to do anything that drastic for at least several more years. But now? Maybe that's not so rushed... At this point with her mental health struggles I would really fear for her if she were to get pregnant and abortion was illegal. We are not without means, but damn, if it's overturned, I don't know what means would be needed to get a SAFE abortion without prosecution. In all seriousness, stock up on some Plan B. It's over the counter, for now. And it's good for at least 4 years. I have considered it. But isn't it only for when you have unprotected sex and must be used within 2-3 days? I mean she is protected with the IUD and as far as I know she and her boyfriend use condoms also (need to have that convo, it's been a while since I asked). And there can be complications, so if something went wrong.... Ugh we should not have to be having these conversations in 2022. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 3, 2022 13:51:04 GMT
I can't believe how backward all this is. I hope that the ones supporting this never, ever comment of the rights of women in other countries or how draconian their laws are. I've always considered the US a secular country as far as politics and religion goes. Not any more. How can it be a secular country when it is so influenced by the religious zealot that are out there controlling so much of your laws. It also seems that lying under oath is just a day to day occurrence by the very people that are meant to clarify the laws of the land, supposedly by their neutrality. I also just saw a clip of Justice Alito saying that it was established law during his confirmation hearing as well. |
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Post by padresfan619 on May 3, 2022 13:52:26 GMT
I know a lot of you are many years beyond the breastfeeding/formula stage but this is all happening during an unprecedented formula shortage. Every single day on various FB mom groups I’m in I see women begging people to check their local stores for the particular formula they need to feed their baby.
This is horrifying. We cannot allow this to pass through the Supreme Court.
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Post by huskergal on May 3, 2022 13:57:17 GMT
Child support payments need to begin as soon as a positive test is given. The man must pay 50% of the medical costs.
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Post by Merge on May 3, 2022 13:58:43 GMT
Ladies, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start setting boundaries with friends/acquaintances/family members who feel the state has a controlling interest in your reproductive choices. Some people may need to be cut out of your life entirely. Others may be relegated to very superficial access. No one who sees you as a second-class citizen deserves an important role in your life. It's important both to protect yourself and to send the message that women cannot be treated this way in a free society. I already limit my interactions with a great number of family members who are staunch right wing Christians. As the mom of 2 gay children, I cannot deal with people in my own family who vote for people who think my children shouldn't have the same rights as everyone else. One of my cousins, who I have always dearly loved, said "things aren't always black and white and people who vote conservatively don't necessarily agree with everything, no different than liberals vote for people who they don't agree with everything on." Yes, in a way, that is true, but not when it comes to human rights issues. You can't proclaim to love my children like you say you do, but then vote for people who want their rights to be taken away. You just can't. Exactly. My family likes to whine that I am "putting politics over people." No. Basic human autonomy isn't political. The fact that the GOP has made it a political issue is on them. Tell your party to stop trying to control people's bodies and private lives, and we can get back to disagreeing about things like the economy and foreign policy. You know: actual politics. |
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Post by onelasttime on May 3, 2022 14:00:29 GMT
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Post by elainebenis on May 3, 2022 14:10:05 GMT
I vividly recall Mrs Tyler (and others) repeatedly and loudly insisting we pro-choicers were being hysterical and overreacting - RvW would NEVER be overturned! Nosiree!
And here we are, Liar.
Next up on the GOP agenda: birth control, gay/interracial marriage, gay sex.
Congratulations Mrs T - you’re gonna get the patriarchal, homophobic racist theocracy you’ve long dreamed of.
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Post by casii on May 3, 2022 14:10:16 GMT
Ladies, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start setting boundaries with friends/acquaintances/family members who feel the state has a controlling interest in your reproductive choices. Some people may need to be cut out of your life entirely. Others may be relegated to very superficial access. No one who sees you as a second-class citizen deserves an important role in your life. It's important both to protect yourself and to send the message that women cannot be treated this way in a free society. Much of my family jumped down my throat for going to the Women's March, so I was happy to limit interaction after that. Had to be civil for my mom's funeral, but I've literally told my DH that I'm not going back except for my MIL's funeral because his side of the family believe women should just keep their knees shut (what a thoughtless response to a complicated issue). Anyway, our house is currently undergoing a full kitchen reno that has everything topsy-turvy, but I'm in Frederick County, MD about 45mins-1 hour north of DC. When/if events get underway and people need a place to crash, we'll make a space. Sofa, aerobed, blow up mattresses, etc. Someone can pull a small camper into the back yard if needed. |
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Post by librarylady on May 3, 2022 14:15:11 GMT
It's so absurd. You can't ban abortion. They still happen. You can only ban SAFE abortions.
This is what the anti-choice people don't comprehend. It won't stop, it just goes underground.
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Post by librarylady on May 3, 2022 14:17:30 GMT
..and the anti-choice folks say that it is because of the death, but yet support capital punishment.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 3, 2022 14:25:44 GMT
..and the anti-choice folks say that it is because of the death, but yet support capital punishment. And zero gun control. WTAF. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 3, 2022 14:26:02 GMT
Keep in mind your sons are not exempt from these decisions. Theirs lives can and will be impacted for years to come.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 3, 2022 14:30:07 GMT
..and the anti-choice folks say that it is because of the death, but yet support capital punishment. And zero gun control. WTAF. Well they can go back to one shot muzzle loaders and pistols.. The armaments at the time of the Constitution.. |
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Post by pinklady on May 3, 2022 14:30:27 GMT
Keep in mind your sons are not exempt from these decisions. Theirs lives can and will be impacted for years to come. Child support starting at conception needs to happen NOW! |
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Post by Merge on May 3, 2022 14:32:05 GMT
Keep in mind your sons are not exempt from these decisions. Theirs lives can and will be impacted for years to come. Child support starts at 25% of your gross income, from what I hear. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 3, 2022 14:35:25 GMT
Outlaw birth control, condoms fall in that category..
Hummmmm.....they call it birth control, not baby control....
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 3, 2022 14:36:13 GMT
Keep in mind your sons are not exempt from these decisions. Theirs lives can and will be impacted for years to come. Child support starts at 25% of your gross income, from what I hear. Okay great. But what about when baby daddy is an unemployed 15-16-17 year old who hasn’t even graduated high school yet? Or someone older than that with no verifiable income? |
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