FORT WORTH — Wendy Davis has made her personal story of struggle and success a centerpiece of her campaign to become the first Democrat elected governor of Texas in almost a quarter-century.
While her state Senate filibuster last year captured national attention, it is her biography — a divorced teenage mother living in a trailer who earned her way to Harvard and political achievement — that her team is using to attract voters and boost fundraising.
The basic elements of the narrative are true, but the full story of Davis’ life is more complicated, as often happens when public figures aim to define themselves. In the shorthand version that has developed, some facts have been blurred.
Davis was 21, not 19, when she was divorced. She lived only a few months in the family mobile home while separated from her husband before moving into an apartment with her daughter.
A single mother working two jobs, she met Jeff Davis, a lawyer 13 years older than her, married him and had a second daughter. He paid for her last two years at Texas Christian University and her time at Harvard Law School, and kept their two daughters while she was in Boston. When they divorced in 2005, he was granted parental custody, and the girls stayed with him. Wendy Davis was directed to pay child support.
In an extensive interview last week, Davis acknowledged some chronological errors and incomplete details in what she and her aides have said about her life. “My language should be tighter,” she said. “I’m learning about using broader, looser language. I need to be more focused on the detail.” :lol: :lol:
Jeff Davis said that was right around the time the final payment on their Harvard Law School loan was due. “It was ironic,” he said. “I made the last payment, and it was the next day she left.”
Still better than Greg Abbott.
I can't think of a politician I don't assume is a huge liaryeah but this one is a SLUT too so it's noteworthy for some
I can't think of a politician I don't assume is a huge liar
I just went back and reviewed and, nope, never said or implied anything about Wendy being a "slut," nor do I care. I guess this is one of those "dog whistle" things? Libtards gonna libtard.
Has this board had the discussion of how incredibly stupid and unimaginative the word libtard is? I mean if youre gonna try to insult someone, put some effort into it.
Trashing somebody that married for money in a profession where many men have trophy wives/cheat on their wives seems sexist to me.
I'm not sure what else she can do to enhance her liberal cred. Maybe drive a young intern into a lake and leave him for dead?Now that's funny.
Trashing somebody that married for money in a profession where many men have trophy wives/cheat on their wives seems sexist to me.
Trashing somebody that married for money in a profession where many men have trophy wives/cheat on their wives seems sexist to me.
but abortions tho
Since when is it wrong to marry into money? My pops gave me 3 "words" of advice when i left for college
1. Graduate in 4 years
2. Don't get arrested
3. Marry rich
Since when is it wrong to marry into money? My pops gave me 3 "words" of advice when i left for college
1. Graduate in 4 years
2. Don't get arrested
3. Marry rich
Not wrong at all. Just don't feed voters a story of boot strappery when you screwed some dude to take care of you and your illegitimate kid
This woman sounds like agenuine terrible human being, even for apolitician.
"hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
"hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
Limestone, you don't get me, and that makes me sad, because I get you and I think we would be buds irl."hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
Real trophies don't come with kids. It's not hard to find a 21 year old trophy without some other dude's child
Limestone, you don't get me, and that makes me sad, because I get you and I think we would be buds irl."hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
Real trophies don't come with kids. It's not hard to find a 21 year old trophy without some other dude's child
:cheers: YOU GET ME!Limestone, you don't get me, and that makes me sad, because I get you and I think we would be buds irl."hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
Real trophies don't come with kids. It's not hard to find a 21 year old trophy without some other dude's child
I think I get you. My reply was really just to point out this guy is a huge toolbag
The poor guy cashed in his 401(k) and took out a loan to finance Wendy's Harvard education, then took custody of her two daughters, one of whom was fathered by Wendy's first husband. Maybe he's a fool, a saint, or probably somewhere in between. But I think we can all agree that Wendy sure sounds like a great human being.I think most people are just tired of the "Hey look at this <republican/democrat> and how much of an ass hat they are" talk. I mean, does her political affiliation bring anything to the table? Share the story about what an bad person she is and if somebody wants to know more about her, they can find it out on their own, or they will ask. To try to paint either party as bad based on one or two people seems stupid to me. That's my :th_twocents:
Trashing somebody that married for money in a profession where many men have trophy wives/cheat on their wives seems sexist to me.
Nah. John Kerry was ridiculed mercilessly for marrying into the Heinz ketchup fortune - as he should have been. At least John had the decency to not ditch Teresa just as soon as his tuition was paid.
I'm out of the loop. What kind of play is Wendy Davis getting versus Christie versus that brain dead pregnant woman that Texas law is keeping alive.
All vets are mentally ill in some way and government should prevent them from owning firearms.
If we're gonna muck this up with other bad person politicians this belongs here as well:you luked yourself, dumbass.All vets are mentally ill in some way and government should prevent them from owning firearms.
The poor guy cashed in his 401(k) and took out a loan to finance Wendy's Harvard education, then took custody of her two daughters, one of whom was fathered by Wendy's first husband. Maybe he's a fool, a saint, or probably somewhere in between. But I think we can all agree that Wendy sure sounds like a great human being.I think most people are just tired of the "Hey look at this <republican/democrat> and how much of an ass hat they are" talk. I mean, does her political affiliation bring anything to the table? Share the story about what an bad person she is and if somebody wants to know more about her, they can find it out on their own, or they will ask. To try to paint either party as bad based on one or two people seems stupid to me. That's my :th_twocents:
FTR, if anyone isn't aware of it, I am extremely conservative, but I just don't post much in the dungeon because I don't think I will change your political views unless you want to change, and if you want to change you probably won't be looking here to do so.
Bubbles,i loathe feinstein, but your post was worthless in both places. can you provide a link or some context or is that just what sean and rush were saying earlier?
Come sit on my lap and I'll explain the significance of putting the word "as" immediately before the word "well" in a statement.
Your Daddy,
Sugar Dick
Bubbles,i loathe feinstein, but your post was worthless in both places. can you provide a link or some context or is that just what sean and rush were saying earlier?
Come sit on my lap and I'll explain the significance of putting the word "as" immediately before the word "well" in a statement.
Your Daddy,
Sugar Dick
We’re not surprised by Greg Abbott’s campaign attacks on the personal story of my life as a single mother who worked hard to get ahead. But they won’t work, because my story is the story of millions of Texas women who know the strength it takes when you’re young, alone and a mother. I’ve always been open about my life not because my story is unique, but because it isn’t.
The truth is that at age 19, I was a teenage mother living alone with my daughter in a trailer and struggling to keep us afloat on my way to a divorce. And I knew then that I was going to have to work my way up and out of that life if I was going to give my daughter a better life and a better future and that’s what I’ve done. I am proud of where I came from and I am proud of what I’ve been able to achieve through hard work and perseverance. And I guarantee you that anyone who tries to say otherwise hasn’t walked a day in my shoes.
The wheelchair is the only reason Abbott has gotten to where he is, though. If he doesn't go for a run under a decaying oak tree and that tree doesn't fall on him, he doesn't get to sue the landowner for $10 million, and he likely never gets into politics.
Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Today, as we reflect on the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, we recommit ourselves to the decision’s guiding principle: that every woman should be able to make her own choices about her body and her health. We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to protecting a woman’s access to safe, affordable health care and her constitutional right to privacy, including the right to reproductive freedom. [We'll recommit ourselves to it, but we won't actually use the word "abortion" anywhere in this statement, 'cause, you know, the less we have to actually think about what "reproductive freedom" actually entails, the better.] And we resolve to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, support maternal and child health, and continue to build safe and healthy communities for all our children. [Except for the 55 million or so that have been aborted since RvW.] Because this is a country where everyone [except unborn babies, even the viable ones] deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.
i figured out what ksu fucktard is confused about. he thinks unborn babies are people, and they aren't. maybe he won't be so confused anymore.
Unborn fetuses are without a doubt living human organisms, and I view abortion as highly immoral. However, as fetuses are not yet members of society, I don't view abortion as a threat to society. I am firmly against the government legislating morality, so I lean toward abortion being legal. Who am I to judge? Abortion is definitely one of the issues that I can actually somewhat sympathize with the hard line, borderline extremists of the right wing, though.
Unborn fetuses are without a doubt living human organisms, and I view abortion as highly immoral. However, as fetuses are not yet members of society, I don't view abortion as a threat to society. I am firmly against the government legislating morality, so I lean toward abortion being legal. Who am I to judge? Abortion is definitely one of the issues that I can actually somewhat sympathize with the hard line, borderline extremists of the right wing, though.
So it's not a threat to society, just to the unborn (or partially born) babies. I'm a little confused about your "society" argument though. Again, seems arbitrary to say that you don't join society until youre out of the birth canal, and I'm not sure how being a part of "society" really matters.
Murder affects those who are murdered. Abortion affects those who are aborted. Of course both murder and abortion have indirect victims too, so I'm still not seeing your "society" distinction.
As for the "who am I to judge" position, when viable babies are killed in the womb or after being partially delivered feet first (sever the spine, burn the skin away with a saline solution, inject the heart - take your pick), I judge. I'm perfectly comfortable judging that to be an abomination.
Unborn fetuses are without a doubt living human organisms, and I view abortion as highly immoral. However, as fetuses are not yet members of society, I don't view abortion as a threat to society. I am firmly against the government legislating morality, so I lean toward abortion being legal. Who am I to judge? Abortion is definitely one of the issues that I can actually somewhat sympathize with the hard line, borderline extremists of the right wing, though.
So it's not a threat to society, just to the unborn (or partially born) babies. I'm a little confused about your "society" argument though. Again, seems arbitrary to say that you don't join society until youre out of the birth canal, and I'm not sure how being a part of "society" really matters.
Murder affects those who are murdered. Abortion affects those who are aborted. Of course both murder and abortion have indirect victims too, so I'm still not seeing your "society" distinction.
As for the "who am I to judge" position, when viable babies are killed in the womb or after being partially delivered feet first (sever the spine, burn the skin away with a saline solution, inject the heart - take your pick), I judge. I'm perfectly comfortable judging that to be an abomination.
Unborn fetuses are without a doubt living human organisms, and I view abortion as highly immoral. However, as fetuses are not yet members of society, I don't view abortion as a threat to society. I am firmly against the government legislating morality, so I lean toward abortion being legal. Who am I to judge? Abortion is definitely one of the issues that I can actually somewhat sympathize with the hard line, borderline extremists of the right wing, though.
So it's not a threat to society, just to the unborn (or partially born) babies. I'm a little confused about your "society" argument though. Again, seems arbitrary to say that you don't join society until youre out of the birth canal, and I'm not sure how being a part of "society" really matters.
Murder affects those who are murdered. Abortion affects those who are aborted. Of course both murder and abortion have indirect victims too, so I'm still not seeing your "society" distinction.
As for the "who am I to judge" position, when viable babies are killed in the womb or after being partially delivered feet first (sever the spine, burn the skin away with a saline solution, inject the heart - take your pick), I judge. I'm perfectly comfortable judging that to be an abomination.
they aren't people. and generally an abortion is for the best.
I don't get how Repubs want people to have the baby but do not want to provide social services for it.
I don't get how Repubs want people to have the baby but do not want to provide social services for it.
That has always been the parent's responsibility. Not sure when it changed to government responsibility :dunno:
Unborn fetuses are without a doubt living human organisms, and I view abortion as highly immoral. However, as fetuses are not yet members of society, I don't view abortion as a threat to society. I am firmly against the government legislating morality, so I lean toward abortion being legal. Who am I to judge? Abortion is definitely one of the issues that I can actually somewhat sympathize with the hard line, borderline extremists of the right wing, though.
So it's not a threat to society, just to the unborn (or partially born) babies. I'm a little confused about your "society" argument though. Again, seems arbitrary to say that you don't join society until youre out of the birth canal, and I'm not sure how being a part of "society" really matters.
Murder affects those who are murdered. Abortion affects those who are aborted. Of course both murder and abortion have indirect victims too, so I'm still not seeing your "society" distinction.
As for the "who am I to judge" position, when viable babies are killed in the womb or after being partially delivered feet first (sever the spine, burn the skin away with a saline solution, inject the heart - take your pick), I judge. I'm perfectly comfortable judging that to be an abomination.
they aren't people. and generally an abortion is for the best.
Serious question: At what point in the pregnancy do you believe they become people?
When you are born. Obviously there are situations that might not follow that, but it's a good general rule.
How about you?
Serious question: At what point in the pregnancy do you believe they become people?
7 months
I don't get how Repubs want people to have the baby but do not want to provide social services for it.
That has always been the parent's responsibility. Not sure when it changed to government responsibility :dunno:
I don't get how Repubs want people to have the baby but do not want to provide social services for it.
That has always been the parent's responsibility. Not sure when it changed to government responsibility :dunno:
Some parents aren't capable and thus have the abortion. Over half of the people that have an abortion are low income. A much higher percentage are unmarried. Between generally being low income and not having a second income to help, if these people have kids they are most likely going to need government assistance. If people want to say an innocent baby dying is terrible and outlaw it, fine. They should also recognize that an innocent baby being born into a crap life and not having opportunity because of crap parents is terrible.
sounds expensive
sounds expensive
You only need to do it once.
sounds expensive
You only need to do it once.
hey, everyone get a look at this tax and spend liberal!
A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
Wonder if she's native American, too?
A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
Wonder if she's native American, too?
Unfortunately for Wendy, she's not running in Massahussets. Elizabeth Fauxcahontas Warren basically needed a pulse and a (D) after name.
A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
Wonder if she's native American, too?
Unfortunately for Wendy, she's not running in Massahussets. Elizabeth Fauxcahontas Warren basically needed a pulse and a (D) after name.
That's a tough question. My heart and head are at odds.By the way at that age the fetus can recognize their parent's voices and are already learning language.
7ish months seems like a decent compromise
You can hear the MSM Sunday morning talk shows now if the commentary were reversed. The outrage...
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A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
Wonder if she's native American, too?
A little fudge there, a little mis-speak here, it's all okay though: She's a Democrat
Wonder if she's native American, too?
There's a great possibility that she does have Indian lineage considering her birth in Oklahoma.
Not all people of Native American ancestry are red faces and dark hair. There are a large number of white people throughout the Midwest who have mixed genetics and are non registered.
Her story is believable.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
I think Christie gets the benefit of the doubt until there is at least one piece of evidence that he set up the traffic jam. That's one thing you have to respect about the right. The left is "guilty until proven innocent".
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
I think Christie gets the benefit of the doubt until there is at least one piece of evidence that he set up the traffic jam. That's one thing you have to respect about the right. The left is "guilty until proven innocent".
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
I think Christie gets the benefit of the doubt until there is at least one piece of evidence that he set up the traffic jam. That's one thing you have to respect about the right. The left is "guilty until proven innocent".
Besides the emails of his right hand administrator setting up the traffic jams?
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
I think Christie gets the benefit of the doubt until there is at least one piece of evidence that he set up the traffic jam. That's one thing you have to respect about the right. The left is "guilty until proven innocent".
Besides the emails of his right hand administrator setting up the traffic jams?
She was fired for doing that. I'm not naive, but if they're smart enough to not have a paper or electronic trail, he gets the benefit of the doubt, just like Obama. The problem Obama has is he didn't fire anybody, indicating he may be afraid they would implicate him.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
There's a great possibility that she does have Indian lineage considering her birth in Oklahoma.
Not all people of Native American ancestry are red faces and dark hair. There are a large number of white people throughout the Midwest who have mixed genetics and are non registered.
Her story is believable.
There's a great possibility that she does have Indian lineage considering her birth in Oklahoma.
Not all people of Native American ancestry are red faces and dark hair. There are a large number of white people throughout the Midwest who have mixed genetics and are non registered.
Her story is believable.
i don't think her (warren) story is believable (in its whole, it's believable that she thought she had cherokee ancestry), and i do think that it reflects on her character that she tried to claim herself as native american, presumably in order to gain favorable placement for employment.
at the same time, it annoys me that the media swallowed the cherokee mafia's assertion that your ancestors were other listed on the rolls and then you're a cherokee, or they weren't, and then you're not.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Yeah, she seems like a pretty bad person. I wouldn't expect many lefties to turn on her, though, just like I don't expect much of the right wing to turn on Christie.
I think Christie gets the benefit of the doubt until there is at least one piece of evidence that he set up the traffic jam. That's one thing you have to respect about the right. The left is "guilty until proven innocent".
Besides the emails of his right hand administrator setting up the traffic jams?
She was fired for doing that. I'm not naive, but if they're smart enough to not have a paper or electronic trail, he gets the benefit of the doubt, just like Obama. The problem Obama has is he didn't fire anybody, indicating he may be afraid they would implicate him.
Even if Christie knew nothing at all about the traffic jam (I think he most likely knew everything), he hired those who created it, and they wouldn't have done it if they didn't think he would approve. Christie obviously has the type of personality and creates the type of work environment where these guys thought they would just stop traffic and then go pound some brews with Christie and laugh about the whole thing.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
Probably a racist.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
All politicians are liars. Wendy marrying some guy and cashing in his 401k to pay for her education, then divorcing him as soon as she graduated is what makes her a bad person, imo. I really don't know much about Abbott.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
Probably a racist.
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
All politicians are liars. Wendy marrying some guy and cashing in his 401k to pay for her education, then divorcing him as soon as she graduated is what makes her a bad person, imo. I really don't know much about Abbott.
You shouldn't be so bitter about that, her ex-husband isn't'.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/22/ex-husband-wendy-davis-would-be-a-very-capable-governor/
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
All politicians are liars. Wendy marrying some guy and cashing in his 401k to pay for her education, then divorcing him as soon as she graduated is what makes her a bad person, imo. I really don't know much about Abbott.
You shouldn't be so bitter about that, her ex-husband isn't'.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/22/ex-husband-wendy-davis-would-be-a-very-capable-governor/
A lying Wendy Davis would still be a better governor than an honest Greg Abbott tho.
Probably a racist.
Yes, because Texas Republicans are bastions of racial tolerance.
"hey bro, my 21 year old daughter who has a kid wants to date you"Trophy.
:dubious:
Real trophies don't come with kids. It's not hard to find a 21 year old trophy without some other dude's child
Even if Christie knew nothing at all about the traffic jam (I think he most likely knew everything), he hired those who created it, and they wouldn't have done it if they didn't think he would approve. Christie obviously has the type of personality and creates the type of work environment where these guys thought they would just stop traffic and then go pound some brews with Christie and laugh about the whole thing.
I think Harvard is the real culprit in this story in that they used her to bolster their appearance of having a more diverse faculty simply based on her thinking she may be part Cherokee. She is obviously very Caucasian and would have never been singled out or discriminated against as a minority. She was a useful tool towards their liberal cause, and she played along.
I think Harvard is the real culprit in this story in that they used her to bolster their appearance of having a more diverse faculty simply based on her thinking she may be part Cherokee. She is obviously very Caucasian and would have never been singled out or discriminated against as a minority. She was a useful tool towards their liberal cause, and she played along.
i don't agree. harvard merely reported the information that was given to them. warren knowingly provided false information. additionally, whatever benefit that accrued to harvard for appearing to have a slightly more diverse workforce than they actually had, was slight to nil. on the other hand, it's possible that warren received employment opportunities that would not have otherwise been available to her.
In the world of the right wing herd, everyone who leans left of center loves Wendy Davis.
But the left leaners won't come out and say why the don't love her. Toe the liberal line, beems.
Why would anyone outside of Texas spend any time discussing Wendy Davis? From what I've gathered in this thread, she's just another lying, POS politician.
She claims she told them after she was already hired and didn't know they were claiming she was a minority faculty member.
She claims she told them after she was already hired and didn't know they were claiming she was a minority faculty member.
i didn't know that. i don't believe the latter, but i suppose i should look into the matter more before i blithely impugn her character.
She claims she told them after she was already hired and didn't know they were claiming she was a minority faculty member.
i didn't know that. i don't believe the latter, but i suppose i should look into the matter more before i blithely impugn her character.
It's OK, she doesn't have a lot of character to impugn. She went ahead an published a book of native American recipes knowing she was less than 1/32 Cherokee at the very most.
When I think uber-liberal, I think Harvard. :lol:
She claims she told them after she was already hired and didn't know they were claiming she was a minority faculty member.
i didn't know that. i don't believe the latter, but i suppose i should look into the matter more before i blithely impugn her character.
It's OK, she doesn't have a lot of character to impugn. She went ahead an published a book of native American recipes knowing she was less than 1/32 Cherokee at the very most.
Why does that matter? I'd love to learn how to cook Indian food and publish an Indian cookbook.
She claims she told them after she was already hired and didn't know they were claiming she was a minority faculty member.
i didn't know that. i don't believe the latter, but i suppose i should look into the matter more before i blithely impugn her character.
It's OK, she doesn't have a lot of character to impugn. She went ahead an published a book of native American recipes knowing she was less than 1/32 Cherokee at the very most.
Why does that matter? I'd love to learn how to cook Indian food and publish an Indian cookbook.
Maybe you could write a book about how difficult it was being a slave and then take a black guy's NAACP scholarship you obtuse half wit
Cherokee or Indian, you racist nitwit?
Lying about your heritage to advance your career is about as bad as it gets. Elizabeth Warren is a sociopath
Do you use flour tortillas or corn?
Do you use flour tortillas or corn?
Corn.
#imasociopath
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
I can't look at that guy, he reminds me of a creepier version of count chocula. If he comes on TV, I'm outta the room.
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
That they should challenge her based on her political views and not meticulously attacking small inconsistencies in her biography? Because if you agree, I have to question what the point of this whole rough ridin' thread was.
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
That they should challenge her based on her political views and not meticulously attacking small inconsistencies in her biography? Because if you agree, I have to question what the point of this whole rough ridin' thread was.
I think I see where you're getting confused. There's a difference between political strategy a party/campaign should follow and what is posted on an internet message board. Wendy's a fraud, and the more potent political attack is to focus on the monstrous nature of her filibuster.
Krauthammer gets it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-how-to-debunk-the-war-on-women/2014/01/30/73151f4a-89d6-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html)
That they should challenge her based on her political views and not meticulously attacking small inconsistencies in her biography? Because if you agree, I have to question what the point of this whole rough ridin' thread was.
I think I see where you're getting confused. There's a difference between political strategy a party/campaign should follow and what is posted on an internet message board. Wendy's a fraud, and the more potent political attack is to focus on the monstrous nature of her filibuster.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
We don't lose sleep over millions of people who die around the world from illness/starvation/war because they aren't a part of our society. Why should the unborn be any different? They are clearly alive, in my scientific opinion.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
We don't lose sleep over millions of people who die around the world from illness/starvation/war because they aren't a part of our society. Why should the unborn be any different? They are clearly alive, in my scientific opinion.
Exactly, we can't pass laws reducing war around the world, just like we can't pass laws reducing abortion. Exactly.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
We don't lose sleep over millions of people who die around the world from illness/starvation/war because they aren't a part of our society. Why should the unborn be any different? They are clearly alive, in my scientific opinion.
Exactly, we can't pass laws reducing war around the world, just like we can't pass laws reducing abortion. Exactly.
I never said that we can't pass laws. We probably shouldn't, though. Less government involvement in people's lives is a good thing, and the people that abortion laws would target really aren't threats to society in need of incarceration.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
We don't lose sleep over millions of people who die around the world from illness/starvation/war because they aren't a part of our society. Why should the unborn be any different? They are clearly alive, in my scientific opinion.
Exactly, we can't pass laws reducing war around the world, just like we can't pass laws reducing abortion. Exactly.
I never said that we can't pass laws. We probably shouldn't, though. Less government involvement in people's lives is a good thing, and the people that abortion laws would target really aren't threats to society in need of incarceration.
No, I agree with you - the less government involvement in people's lives (as long as you've been born, anyway), the better. Totally agree. Of course, if you haven't been born yet, you'd probably appreciate a little more protection, but minor point. Minor point.
So, rage, in your mind partial birth abortion must be premeditated murder then. That seems logical.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2014/02/28/planned_parenthood_president_when_life_begins_not_relevant_to_conversation.html)
I didn't watch the video, but the headline is pretty much right. People aren't arguing over when life begins so much as when rights begin.
She said "for her life begins at birth". This is really the only answer she can give without laying in bed at night wondering if she an accessory to millions of murders. It has to be a difficult position to defend without sounding like an uncaring monster.
We don't lose sleep over millions of people who die around the world from illness/starvation/war because they aren't a part of our society. Why should the unborn be any different? They are clearly alive, in my scientific opinion.
Exactly, we can't pass laws reducing war around the world, just like we can't pass laws reducing abortion. Exactly.
I never said that we can't pass laws. We probably shouldn't, though. Less government involvement in people's lives is a good thing, and the people that abortion laws would target really aren't threats to society in need of incarceration.
No, I agree with you - the less government involvement in people's lives (as long as you've been born, anyway), the better. Totally agree. Of course, if you haven't been born yet, you'd probably appreciate a little more protection, but minor point. Minor point.
You aren't a citizen until you are born, and as a non-citizen, you really shouldn't expect government protections.
So, rage, in your mind partial birth abortion must be premeditated murder then. That seems logical.
Morally, there really isn't much difference between abortion and murder. I really don't believe in legislating morality and setting laws up that only serve to punish people, though. People who go get abortions really aren't a threat to anybody other than their future children, and imprisoning these people for murder will make those children every bit as nonexistent as future abortions would.
So, rage, in your mind partial birth abortion must be premeditated murder then. That seems logical.
Morally, there really isn't much difference between abortion and murder. I really don't believe in legislating morality and setting laws up that only serve to punish people, though. People who go get abortions really aren't a threat to anybody other than their future children, and imprisoning these people for murder will make those children every bit as nonexistent as future abortions would.
Exactly. We shouldn't legislate morality, and there isn't much difference between abortion and murder. Really pisses me off that we have all this legislation against murder. Government ought to mind its own business and not legislate morality.
Also, I agree it makes me sooooo mad that abortion opponents want to imprison women getting abortions - as opposed to the doctors performing them.
Also, I agree there's really no practical difference between abortion and someone not getting pregnant. Either way, no kid, amiright?
Russia would think twice about invading Crimea if Wendy would STFU
Russia would think twice about invading Crimea if Wendy would STFU
I think I missed Wendy's comments about Crimea. Could sway me to Greg Abbott.
More proof that radical outlets like NARAL aren't just "pro choice" - they're "pro abortion."
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/204571-google-removes-anti-abortion-ads-after-pressure (http://thehill.com/policy/technology/204571-google-removes-anti-abortion-ads-after-pressure)
That ad was a lot more truthful than most political ads.
That ad was a lot more truthful than most political ads.
Abbott is a lawyer that does lawyer stuff. Not a hypocrite.
That ad was a lot more truthful than most political ads.
Abbott is a lawyer that does lawyer stuff. Not a hypocrite.
He definitely is a hypocrite, and I don't think he has a leg to stand on.
It's amazing to me that any political consultant thought that ad would be a good idea. It's almost as if she knows the race is over, she's still got some money to burn, and just thought "well, eff it, and eff him."
Wendy responds to blow back over wheelchair ad... https://twitter.com/WILLisms/status/521696362359193600/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/WILLisms/status/521696362359193600/photo/1):lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Eh, I think good move. The people who are pissed are people who wouldnt vote for her anyway. Their reaction has created a lot of buzz, and the hypocrisy charge will stick with many people because most people dont understand law. Of course a crip AG should decide in favor of other crips without regard for the facts of the case and legal precedents. Duh.
This is a joke, right?Eh, I think good move. The people who are pissed are people who wouldnt vote for her anyway. Their reaction has created a lot of buzz, and the hypocrisy charge will stick with many people because most people dont understand law. Of course a crip AG should decide in favor of other crips without regard for the facts of the case and legal precedents. Duh.
I don't think feeding on ignorance is a "good move"
Eh, I think good move. The people who are pissed are people who wouldnt vote for her anyway. Their reaction has created a lot of buzz, and the hypocrisy charge will stick with many people because most people dont understand law. Of course a crip AG should decide in favor of other crips without regard for the facts of the case and legal precedents. Duh.
I don't think feeding on ignorance is a "good move"
That's the only ad ole' Greg needed to run. He could have done nothing at all up until this point, then ran that spot and won easily.
Well, I was referring specifically to politics in Texas.That's the only ad ole' Greg needed to run. He could have done nothing at all up until this point, then ran that spot and won easily.
Obama is such a dumpster fire, any way to tie your opponent to him is kryptonite.
Well, I was referring specifically to politics in Texas.That's the only ad ole' Greg needed to run. He could have done nothing at all up until this point, then ran that spot and won easily.
Obama is such a dumpster fire, any way to tie your opponent to him is kryptonite.
Oh yeah, because history has shown us again and again that a Dem can't win the governorship in Texas. :jerk:
The NYT calling the Kansas governor election a referendum on conservative policy (experiment?).
one of my favorite things about politics is how much neocons get enraged about the fact that lena dunham exists :love:
one of my favorite things about politics is how much neocons get enraged about the fact that lena dunham exists :love:
'bias, have you seen that one neocon blog that is claiming lena molested her infant sister? Very :sdeek: + :lol:
'bias, have you seen that one neocon blog that is claiming lena molested her infant sister? Very :sdeek: + :lol:
omg link plz