Repubtards: Government small enough to fit in your pants

[morethanpretty]

REALLY?! I mean...really?! How insane is he going to get before he's put in an insane asylum? Shouldn't he be in a mental hospital rather than have a talk show? Why the fuck do people think this guy is sane?

[xoxoxoBruce]

First Akin with his "legitimate rape" bullshit.

Then Missouri GOP Committeewoman Sharon Barnes echoed Akin's statement that very few rapes resulted in pregnancy, adding that "at that point, if God has chosen to bless this person with a life, you don't kill it."

Then Thurston Howell's chosen one, Ryan himself weighs in with, "Yeah, well, so, I’m very proud of my pro-life record, and I’ve always adopted the idea, the position that the method of conception doesn’t change the definition of life." Nothing personal girls, it's for the children... won't somebody think of the children.

Ladies! You got the vote in 1920. You've been the majority since 1945. You better get off your collective butts and do some politicking before kitchen chains, and chastity belts, become mandatory.

[Griff]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Ladies! You got the vote in 1920. You've been the majority since 1945. You better get off your collective butts and do some politicking before kitchen chains, and chastity belts, become mandatory.

I'm wondering about the psychology of women who stand with Akin on this. Sometimes I think the humans are broken.

[DanaC]

It's a depressing thought, but generally speaking if you look at any deeply patriarchal society, mothers are often the ones who hold it up.

[Stormieweather]

Yup. I remember my first abusive husband, a Saudi, telling me about his mother's advice. She told him to break his wife's spirit completely, then reshape her into what he wanted her to be.

My response was...but then I wouldn't be anything like the woman you married, would I? .

I was 18 yrs old.

Anyway, a lot of women just can't see past their personal disapproval and narrow-mindedness.

[Sundae]

Slightly OT, but I was reading an article the other day about women who are proud to be housewives and look after their husbands.
I was put off by the passive-aggressive tone TBH.

But I did wonder what they were teaching their children.
One woman mentioned teaching her daughters cooking and how to make sweet treats for Daddy. Well, that's lovely - of course. And if you want them to grow up into a housewife like you that's also education. But she also had a son. I wonder what she was teaching him? I wonder if he was treated in a similar way to Daddy?

I have no personal issues with women who treat their family as their job. Bloody good luck to them, it's not an easy one and it's very important. It's the deification of the breadwinner that makes me cringe slightly. The majority of couples both have to work, and I'm not sure the example is a great one to set when this is likely to be the case.

Oh, just as an aside, the three women featured were significantly younger than their spouses. One had married at 19, fresh out of 6th form. Couldn't help thinking that may have been a factor.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Back in the 60s they started preaching women could have it all. I don't remember anyone pointing out how fucking hard it would be. I'm afraid many girls got the impression it was mandatory to have it all, when they should have noted they may have a choice. Sure a single mom has to, but others can choose to be a homemaker, or a business professional, there's certainly no shame in either choice.
If you do decide you want it all, it may be better not to have it all at once, but rather approach things in secession.
The real progress is having choices.

[Spexxvet]

http://www.tampabaytimesforum.com/ev...ohibited-items

Love the first two on the list

Republican National Convention Prohibited Items
As a condition of entry, the following items are inadmissible for safety and security reasons and will not be permitted within the security perimeter established for the 2012 Republican National Convention:

Weapons, firearms or knives (regardless of size)
Plastic replicas of weapons (including toy guns)
Explosives/fireworks
Baseballs
Umbrellas*
Strollers
Poles and sticks
Laser lights and laser pointers
Coolers
Whole fruit
Containers of any type (bottles/cans/spray canisters)
Aerosols
Mace/pepper spray, tasers, stun guns, or similar devices
Sharp and/or pointed objects: razor blades, scissors, knitting needles, screw drivers, etc.
Leatherman or similar tools
Whistles, noise makers, horns or drums, unless authorized by convention officials
Banners, signs or placards
Flashlights, unless authorized by the Committee on Arrangements Event Production or Security Divisions
Unopened envelopes or packages (items must be opened and available for inspection/screening)
Folding chairs
Camcorders and cases, large cameras with lens (over four inches)**
Voice enhancement devices, such as bullhorns**
Tripods for cameras**
Backpacks or carry cases for binoculars, cameras**
Any Items deemed unsafe by security personnel
Storage of prohibited items or any other items will not be offered

*Unless provided by the Committee on Arrangements or the 2012 Tampa Bay Host Committee
** Does not apply to media

[classicman]

Virtually identical to that of the DNC. This list is compiled by those who are charged with protecting them, not the RNC nor DNC.

Now, what was your point?

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by classicman

Virtually identical to that of the DNC. This list is compiled by those who are charged with protecting them, not the RNC nor DNC.

Now, what was your point?

Are you that dense?

[ZenGum]

"Whole fruit"...


now why would that be a worry?

[tw]

They did not ban pies?

[infinite monkey]

Originally Posted by tw

They did not ban pies?

*snickerdoodles*

I'm lovin' the tw these days.

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by tw

They did not ban pies?

And end up turning away someone holding an apple pie? That would be tantamount to embracing Communism.

[xoxoxoBruce]

They're turning away baseballs, and probably wouldn't let you bring a Chevy in the hall.