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Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

wtf are reproductive rights? No such thing. In your opinion. Other's disagree. Here's what the Center for Reproductive Rights says: Reproductive freedom lies at the he

Reply to Show of Hands - in Current Events JoeUser Forums

dont forget shadesofgrey, she's in DC damn. now I can't vote. Seriously though, that Rita lady on MSNBC did something on her, and I think a couple other late night political commentary shows had her on. I don't tend to watch the local news (never home for it), so everything I heard was nation

Reply to Piss off CPS in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I have REPEATEDLY stated what I felt should change about the system. I have REPEATEDLY offered solutions. The fact that you, and lifehappens didn't choose to listen is not my fault at all. Actually, I have listened, to both of you. My response made no comment about CPS, at all. It was simply an observa

Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Dr. Guy--refer to comment #8

Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

As much fun as this is--I'm really tired of this argument. I never say anything new (my own fault), but neither does anyone else. We aren't going to convince each other of much...and sometimes I feel like I am intentionally misread (for example, Dr. Guy, did you see the part where I said, abortion "as it stands today" -- yea, making it illegal after the first trimester is a different law...so, in fact it does change the law). I've also had t

Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

And is that such a bad thing? Remember the 10th Amendment? "Any rights or powers that are not explicitly given to the Federal government are reserved for the individual states" - paraphrased a little. I didn't make a value judgement in my first comment--I answered the question asked--he wanted to kn

Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

No, by your own count, it would only be in 15, not 32. But then that would leave 35 where abortion was legal. So how would that make abortion in the United States illegal? Seems to me that everyone would have access to it, just not very conveniently for some. Abortion, as it stands today, would be el

Reply to But I thought she was a virgin...??!! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I heard a very funny comment today on the radio about this--in reference to the "silent birth" and not speaking to the child for a week, a listener emailed the dj and said: "Bet Katie was silent during conception as well."

Reply to How would Overturning Roe affect Abortion Rights? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Overturning RvW would throw the issues back to the states. Currently, 15 states have criminal bans that would outlaw abortion throughout pregnancy: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, LA, MA, MI, MS, NM, OK, UT, VT, WI, WV. 27 states have bans that would outlaw abortion as early as 12 weeks, with no health exception: AK, AL, AR, AZ, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, ND, NE, NJ, OH, OK, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, WI, WV. So, to answer your question: In 32 states (the 27 plus CO, DE, MA, NM, and VT

Reply to Piss off CPS in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Gideon: I understand that you are very upset by this whole situation (as you have every right to be)...but Lifehappens sees the system from the other side--from the point of the kid who needed help. You appear to have completely dismissed both her point of view and the notion that CPS does any good ever. If you truly want to make substantive changes to the system--you are going to have to listen to all stakeholders--even those you do

Reply to Being Pro-life does not make you a prude. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

I always thought 'babydaddy' WAS ebonics. Kind of like 'what i did man' and 'we po' folks' It very well could be--I honestly don't know. If that's the case--certain ebonics phrases have found their way into modern, standard slang. The term is a little jarring the first couple of times you he

Reply to But I thought she was a virgin...??!! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Did anyone else hear that scientology births are supposed to be free of noise so the birthing mother is expected to not moan or cry out in pain in any sort of way? Good luck with that Katie, especially if you are also not supposed to take drugs. And that they don't speak to the child for the first seve

Reply to Being Pro-life does not make you a prude. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

lighten up shades not everything is an attack on something. didn't say it was.

Reply to Hey you Loony Loopy IGNORANT Liberal in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Your premise was that there are no conservative greens. You are wrong. I gave you a clear example of a hard-core conservative that was green. You can't change the definition after the fact.

Reply to Being Pro-life does not make you a prude. in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

'My baby daddy' makes me want to slap the mouth of the person saying it. Mind you, a lot of ebonics make me want to slap the mouth of the person saying it. I didn't realize that "baby daddy" was ebonics--I just thought it was slang for "my baby's daddy." I first heard when I was in Belfast--and ther

Reply to Hey you Loony Loopy IGNORANT Liberal in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Perhaps down under. And while conservatives, much to the chagrin of liberals, are not anti-environmentalist, neither are they jihadist for the cause. Those, at least in the colonies, belong on the Nader left Starting with Teddy Roosevelt, there has been a movement, particularly among New England Repub

Reply to Bad wine and a good book in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I'm glad you have your priorities in order, A. I think we'd probably get along pretty well in real life

Reply to Why I hate Racism in Blogging JoeUser Forums

And was called such in the not so distant past. Phil Ochs wrote a song (in the 60's, I believe) entitled "The Marines have landed on the Shores of Santo Domingo". Gid, you are older than I thought if you remember Santo Domingo as a country. The Dominican Republic

Reply to Hey you Loony Loopy IGNORANT Liberal in Current Events JoeUser Forums

And last I checked, there are no conservative greens. BS--ever hear of Bob Smith--check out his work as Chairman of EPW--he was pretty damn green.

Reply to Past regrets, thank yous and insight in Blogging JoeUser Forums

1-I was seen at an Air Force Facility that has been closed since 96. All medical records pertaining to mental health are sealed. 2-I don't remember names. (Fatal flaw of mine...I mentioned it way back at the start of my blogs hereLink) So while I had thought of that....joeing about it was the next best thing. <BR

Reply to Past regrets, thank yous and insight in Blogging JoeUser Forums

LH: Any chance of tracking down any of those people and sending them a note of thanks--I'm sure it would make their day, and might help you as well.

Reply to It's Un-American! in The Environment JoeUser Forums

What next, he'll advocate Hydrogen fuel, Um. Yea, he already has. A lot. It was a big budget item in 2004 (maybe 2003).

Reply to Head Start Employment Opportunities in Current Events JoeUser Forums

ha...you've got me stumped. hasn't passed the senate yet, though.

Reply to Head Start Employment Opportunities in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I hadn't heard of it, but looked it up. According to the Congressional Rearch Service (CRS), it bill allows faith based organizations to qualify for headstart funding. I don't see anything in the bill about hiring practices though... Sec. 7) Includes community-based or faith-based organizations among the entities that

Reply to Update on the house sitch in Home Improvement JoeUser Forums

If my memory is right, you are getting married this weekend. Congrats (a bit in advance) Teegstar. I wish you and Matthew all the best!