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kpete

(71,996 posts)
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 06:55 PM Aug 2012

Social conservative Bryan Fischer says the person who’s really being raped is Todd Akin.

08.21.2012 — 06:29 PM
Who’s Really Being Raped?

Social conservative Bryan Fischer says the person who’s really being raped is Todd Akin.

Bryan Fischer, a conservative radio host and an official with the American Family Association, compared Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO), to a rape victim Tuesday, after Akin’s controversial comments about “legitimate rape” prompted a wave of outrage toward the Missouri Senate candidate.

“You talk about a forcible situation, you talk about somebody being a victim of forcible assault, that would be Todd Akin,” Fischer said.

Akin has been under fire since Sunday, when he said that victims of “legitimate rape” aren’t as likely to become pregnant because the “female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.”

On Tuesday, Mitt Romney called on Akin to step aside, but Akin insisted he isn’t going anywhere...

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more plus video:
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/08/bryan-fischer-compares-todd-akin-to-a-rape-victim-video.php?ref=fpnewsfeed

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Social conservative Bryan Fischer says the person who’s really being raped is Todd Akin. (Original Post) kpete Aug 2012 OP
Trying to polish a turd. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #1
Well in that case Bryan Fischer is complicit in ALL rape. sibelian Aug 2012 #2
Every time I think these a-holes have hit rock bottom The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #3
They have no idea Lindsay Aug 2012 #5
Yup - they sink to new lows on a daily basis any more. Initech Aug 2012 #7
+1 barnabas63 Aug 2012 #16
WOOOOW!!!! janlyn Aug 2012 #4
Way past time for Mr. Fischer to have some huge scandal erupt. tanyev Aug 2012 #6
Like a "live boy Freddie Aug 2012 #13
Then he should just relax and enjoy it. eShirl Aug 2012 #8
as a survivor of rape Robyn66 Aug 2012 #9
Hey dickweed Fischer... 99Forever Aug 2012 #10
that should go over well, bryan spanone Aug 2012 #11
Do these folks want another shovel? gollygee Aug 2012 #12
He's not a social conservative IDemo Aug 2012 #14
You've got to love the distinction they make... backscatter712 Aug 2012 #15
he was asking for it NightWatcher Aug 2012 #17

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
3. Every time I think these a-holes have hit rock bottom
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 06:58 PM
Aug 2012

they outdo themselves and come up with some statement that's even more offensive than the last.

They have no idea what rape really is.

Monsters.

janlyn

(735 posts)
4. WOOOOW!!!!
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:01 PM
Aug 2012

What an absolute PIECE OF SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robyn66

(1,675 posts)
9. as a survivor of rape
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:10 PM
Aug 2012

I cant really put in to words how that makes me feel, but sick to my stomach is part o f it.

IDemo

(16,926 posts)
14. He's not a social conservative
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 08:05 PM
Aug 2012

Unless a dung-flinging howler monkey can be described as such. On second hand...

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
15. You've got to love the distinction they make...
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 08:10 PM
Aug 2012

Last edited Tue Aug 21, 2012, 09:32 PM - Edit history (1)

between "legitimate rape" or "forceful rape" and the other kind of rape.

What other kind of rape?

Being raped voluntarily?

Makes sense to me!

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
17. he was asking for it
Tue Aug 21, 2012, 08:12 PM
Aug 2012

when he opened his mouth and spewed his ignorant shit. Now he's going to have to carry the results all the way through till November

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