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Really?
Their level of disdain for humanity is downright creepy...
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kan.) made a rare Senate appearance this morning, sitting in a wheelchair just off the floor so that members would have to see him as they entered the chamber. Why? Because they were poised to vote on ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, and Dole hoped to send a message.
It didn't work. The Senate killed the treaty this afternoon, with a final vote of 61 to 38, which seems like a lopsided majority, but which fell short of the two-thirds necessary for ratification. Eight Republicans broke ranks and joined Democrats in support of the treaty, but the clear majority of the Senate GOP voted to block it.
The U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, for those who've forgotten, is a human rights treaty negotiated by the George H.W. Bush administration, which has been ratified by 126 nations, including China, Russia, Iran, Cuba, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
the roll call on the vote. All 38 opponents were Republicans:
The Monster List (the assholes are on the bottom of the list)
This is what they voted against (thanks handmade34) link
Little Star
(17,055 posts)RomneyLies
(3,333 posts)You'd never tell with him. The teabaggers put him in office.
DonRedwood
(4,359 posts)lonestarnot
(77,097 posts)nc4bo
(17,651 posts)Not nearly fast enough.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)orpupilofnature57
(15,472 posts)RKP5637
(67,111 posts)thinks it's god's country.
louis-t
(23,295 posts)It's our asshole repug governor that makes my hair fall out.
RKP5637
(67,111 posts)move onto congressmen. And our entire statehouse, for the most part, is full of teabaggers ... and the Cock Brothers own the government.
Lovely place.
louis-t
(23,295 posts)right-to-work crap right now as we speak! So there!
RKP5637
(67,111 posts)spanone
(135,844 posts)ain't that something?
w8liftinglady
(23,278 posts)Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)thucythucy
(8,069 posts)calimary
(81,322 posts)WTF is with these assholes?
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)Sometimes she does the right thing.
Canuckistanian
(42,290 posts)Seriously, what kind of person votes AGAINST rights for the disabled?
And it doesn't even require America to change any laws. It's sort of a "we agree with our own laws"
WTF?
0rganism
(23,957 posts)regardless of its intrinsic or possible merits.
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)To these Tea Bagger Republicans, even doing something that we already do and wouldn't force us to do anything else differently is an affront to our own American sovereignty IF the United Nations EVER gets involved.
I don't get it either.
Mrs. Ted Nancy
(462 posts)"I do not support the cumbersome regulations and potentially overzealous international organizations with anti-American biases that infringe upon American society," said Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla.
Sen. Mike Lee "argued that the treaty by its very nature threatened U.S. sovereignty," and that because it includes language about providing equal access to reproductive health care to disabled people, it would lead to abortion."
In addition to what Mr. Scorpio wrote, if there is any way to tie an issue to abortion or regulations, they will do it. And they will vote against the U.N., abortion, and regulations every time. They are a bunch of crazy assholes.
progressoid
(49,991 posts)Unless it suits their needs - like an excuse to invade another nation.
mckara
(1,708 posts)WillyT
(72,631 posts)Did you catch this ???
DU Link: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021928342
It just PISSES ME OFF !!!
yardwork
(61,650 posts)primaried an excellent candidate - our long-time Secretary of State, Elaine Marshall - and then even forced her to undergo a run-off election! - against an unknown candidate that the national party wanted to run instead. As a result, by the time Marshall received the party's nomination she was out of money and battered by the primary battle, losing to the complete asshole Republican Burr.
I still bring this up when the DNC calls my house for money.
PufPuf23
(8,791 posts)Mrs. Ted Nancy
(462 posts)Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran.
Whenever I see "Moran", I think of this
Smilo
(1,944 posts)are trying to take away our guns and our values.
Led by a bagger these stupid Senators are showing the world how shallow and disgusting they are.
So much for compassionate conservatism.
Cha
(297,322 posts)they can bring up this vote for one very important issue that needs to be changed about the calibre of the Senate.
nakocal
(552 posts)Anybody of the right that claims that the US is a Christian country is lying. And these 38 inhumane Senators prove my point.
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)they're animals
meow2u3
(24,764 posts)They're freakin' DEMONS--not animals. Animals are good.
forestpath
(3,102 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,122 posts)sellitman
(11,607 posts)They are horrible representatives of the human race let alone their constituents.
Archae
(46,337 posts)"Sanctimonious" Santorum in his first column at WND said the UN would let his child die.
http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/rick-santorum-un-might-decide-let-my-
Don't forget this is the same liar-for-Jesus who claimed Dutch authorities were killing off old people.
mrsadm
(1,198 posts)Poor Bob Dole
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)Just unbelievable.
texshelters
(1,979 posts)Republicans hate us and want us to "die quickly".
What did Palin think of this vote, considering she has a Downs baby Trig.
PTxS
Douglas Carpenter
(20,226 posts)considered absolutely nuts by respectable Republicans
patrice
(47,992 posts)Republicans are SCREWED. They're a bunch of zombies.
trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)Their lack of compassion probably scares the shit out of him
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)for these evil mfers.
patrice
(47,992 posts)the NRA, for senators to kill any ***UN*** treaties to control the flow of American made weapons into other countries around the world, thus increasing the probability that our War Profiteers will push us into yet another phase of the Unending War and the deaths of American soldiers.
MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)These people should have instant Karma.
volstork
(5,402 posts)has the most aptly named republican Senator: Crapo
jmowreader
(50,560 posts)He has to teach people how to pronounce his name...it's cray-poe
volstork
(5,402 posts)that was how it's pronounced, but "crappo" is just so much more satisfying to say...
jmowreader
(50,560 posts)And much more indicative of the quality of his senatorship.
Flatulo
(5,005 posts)Did this treaty grant additional rights to the disabled that are not already recognized under our laws?
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)...of the disabled... and we don't care about their opinion and they can go fuck themselves.... it is potentially harmful to those outside of the country more so than inside
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)America.
trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)They can only get attention through these types of ugly acts
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)pass today either.
Not with this bunch of politics/party before people asswipes.
Overseas
(12,121 posts)PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)Highway61
(2,568 posts)I can't believe diaper Vitter is listed. Why is he still there in the House?????? Call me silly or not paying attention but Damn...some of the people in the house who get re-elected boggles the mind.
ismnotwasm
(41,989 posts)WHY is anyone Republican? You're right, it seems to take away a little-- or a lot of the humanity of anyone claiming to be one
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)handmade34
(22,756 posts)http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=259
Article 1 - Purpose
"The purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others."
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Preamble
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Recognizing that the United Nations, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Covenants on Human Rights, has proclaimed and agreed that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind,
Reaffirming the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and the need for persons with disabilities to be guaranteed their full enjoyment without discrimination,
Recalling the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families,
Recognizing that disability is an evolving concept and that disability results from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinders their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others,
Recognizing the importance of the principles and policy guidelines contained in the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons and in the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in influencing the promotion, formulation and evaluation of the policies, plans, programmes and actions at the national, regional and international levels to further equalize opportunities for persons with disabilities,
Emphasizing the importance of mainstreaming disability issues as an integral part of relevant strategies of sustainable development,
Recognizing also that discrimination against any person on the basis of disability is a violation of the inherent dignity and worth of the human person,
Recognizing further the diversity of persons with disabilities,
Recognizing the need to promote and protect the human rights of all persons with disabilities, including those who require more intensive support,
Concerned that, despite these various instruments and undertakings, persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in their participation as equal members of society and violations of their human rights in all parts of the world,
Recognizing the importance of international cooperation for improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in every country, particularly in developing countries,
Recognizing the valued existing and potential contributions made by persons with disabilities to the overall well-being and diversity of their communities, and that the promotion of the full enjoyment by persons with disabilities of their human rights and fundamental freedoms and of full participation by persons with disabilities will result in their enhanced sense of belonging and in significant advances in the human, social and economic development of society and the eradication of poverty,
Recognizing the importance for persons with disabilities of their individual autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their own choices,
Considering that persons with disabilities should have the opportunity to be actively involved in decision-making processes about policies and programmes, including those directly concerning them,
Concerned about the difficult conditions faced by persons with disabilities who are subject to multiple or aggravated forms of discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic, indigenous or social origin, property, birth, age or other status,
Recognizing that women and girls with disabilities are often at greater risk, both within and outside the home, of violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation,
Recognizing that children with disabilities should have full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with other children, and recalling obligations to that end undertaken by States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child,
Emphasizing the need to incorporate a gender perspective in all efforts to promote the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities,
Highlighting the fact that the majority of persons with disabilities live in conditions of poverty, and in this regard recognizing the critical need to address the negative impact of poverty on persons with disabilities,
Bearing in mind that conditions of peace and security based on full respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations and observance of applicable human rights instruments are indispensable for the full protection of persons with disabilities, in particular during armed conflicts and foreign occupation,
Recognizing the importance of accessibility to the physical, social, economic and cultural environment, to health and education and to information and communication, in enabling persons with disabilities to fully enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Realizing that the individual, having duties to other individuals and to the community to which he or she belongs, is under a responsibility to strive for the promotion and observance of the rights recognized in the International Bill of Human Rights,
Convinced that the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State, and that persons with disabilities and their family members should receive the necessary protection and assistance to enable families to contribute towards the full and equal enjoyment of the rights of persons with disabilities,
Convinced that a comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities will make a significant contribution to redressing the profound social disadvantage of persons with disabilities and promote their participation in the civil, political, economic, social and cultural spheres with equal opportunities, in both developing and developed countries,
trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)Hope you don't mind but i added a link to your post in the op... Thanks
Hayabusa
(2,135 posts)"You seriously voted against the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities? Really? To call you foolish in this matter is an insult to all fools world-wide."
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What an idiot... Then again, he's a Blunt so that's a little redundant, isn't it?
Downtown Hound
(12,618 posts)I never thought I would see the day that I would come to the aid of Bob Dole, but if you need any further evidence of which party really supports the troops (hint: NOT the Republicans), then look here.
And Bob, maybe now you understand why so many of us voted against you all those years ago. Your party has no compassion. NONE AT ALL.
Javaman
(62,530 posts)continually showing the nation that Texas is represented by assholes.
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)The Wizard
(12,545 posts)it will be in the form of Republican senators.
randome
(34,845 posts)Fascism requires a sense of organization. They have none.
lark
(23,105 posts)Can't pay for anything for anyone except the rich, don't you know?
rivegauche
(601 posts)I refuse to call them people, because clearly they are soulless and indifferent. I despise them.
trailmonkee
(2,681 posts)Hopefully the last of a dying breed
allan01
(1,950 posts)i am mad as one of these
would love to see one of those on the other list without legs , arms and stuff going pitty me .
Bucky
(54,027 posts)You make it sound like respect for human beings and the capacity to overcome human imperfections is inspiring or something. These are the weak and wrong-place-at-the-wrong-timed among the human species. They're luck we don't relocate them onto Ted Nugent's privant "forbidden game" hunting island in Lake Michigan! Don't you realize "reasonable accommodations" is a just a slippery slope away from loading up the oppressed wealthy and healthy among us onto boxcars?