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Republicans in disarray thanks to Akin explaining what they all think about rape
Republicans in disarray thanks to Akin explaining what they all think about rape
by Kaili Joy Gray for
Oh, what a quandary for the Republican Party.
First, Rep. Todd Akin perfectly articulates what they all believe: that there's rape-rape and then there's not-really-rape (sometimes known as "legitimate rape" or "forcible rape" or "REALLY rape"
. And, since bitches be lying, most incidents of rape aren't really rape. And also, ladyparts are magic and can deploy rape sperm deflector shields to "shut that whole thing down" to prevent pregnancy.
This is what the Republican Party believes. This is how the Republican Party has consistently voted. It's the position of the two people on the presidential ticket. But gosh, it sure is embarrassing to have the party's callousness and stupidity exposed for all to see and mock.
And Republicans really don't know what the hell to do about it:
Sure, because if there's one thing Republicans can't stand, it's a guy with extremist views on abortion. Also, would you like to buy this bridge to nowhere?
<...>
So of course the Republican Party will be officially adopting the Akin position in its party platform, officially endorsing "a human life amendment to the Constitution that would outlaw abortion without making explicit exemptions for rape or incest."
Even though the the Republican presidential nominee has a different view. This week, at least.
Could the Republican Party possibly be a bigger mess right now?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/21/1122504/-Republicans-in-disarray-thanks-to-Akin-explaining-what-they-all-think-about-rape
by Kaili Joy Gray for
Oh, what a quandary for the Republican Party.
First, Rep. Todd Akin perfectly articulates what they all believe: that there's rape-rape and then there's not-really-rape (sometimes known as "legitimate rape" or "forcible rape" or "REALLY rape"
. And, since bitches be lying, most incidents of rape aren't really rape. And also, ladyparts are magic and can deploy rape sperm deflector shields to "shut that whole thing down" to prevent pregnancy.
This is what the Republican Party believes. This is how the Republican Party has consistently voted. It's the position of the two people on the presidential ticket. But gosh, it sure is embarrassing to have the party's callousness and stupidity exposed for all to see and mock.
And Republicans really don't know what the hell to do about it:
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Tuesday released a list of conservative columnists and pundits around the country who are calling for Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) to step down from his Missouri Senate bid. <...>
Radio host Sean Hannity, syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer, and author Ann Coulter are among the prominent voices who have called for Akin to leave the race.
Sure, because if there's one thing Republicans can't stand, it's a guy with extremist views on abortion. Also, would you like to buy this bridge to nowhere?
<...>
So of course the Republican Party will be officially adopting the Akin position in its party platform, officially endorsing "a human life amendment to the Constitution that would outlaw abortion without making explicit exemptions for rape or incest."
Even though the the Republican presidential nominee has a different view. This week, at least.
Could the Republican Party possibly be a bigger mess right now?
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/21/1122504/-Republicans-in-disarray-thanks-to-Akin-explaining-what-they-all-think-about-rape
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021172348
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