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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
69. Again... is he opposed to abortions or abortion RIGHTS? There's a difference.
Fri Apr 21, 2017, 07:59 AM
Apr 2017

Your quick cut and paste didn't really answer the question.

You can't deny the adult humanity of half the human race and be progressive. Warpy Apr 2017 #1
Agreed BainsBane Apr 2017 #2
If you're talking about Mello in Nebraska Warpy Apr 2017 #11
We're not talking about a vote BainsBane Apr 2017 #24
Wanting to control what someone else does JenniferJuniper Apr 2017 #3
Yes, you sort of can. I think. Orsino Apr 2017 #111
Half the human race. Think about it. Warpy Apr 2017 #116
Believe it or not there are people on this board defending this choice instead of campaigning... brush Apr 2017 #4
Whether he campaigns for Ossoff is one matter. BainsBane Apr 2017 #5
Ok...I'm a dislexic and a political simpleton.... Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #17
Here BainsBane Apr 2017 #29
I wouldn't waste a vote on him, either Warpy Apr 2017 #36
You are ignoring the articles linked BainsBane Apr 2017 #40
Oh come on Kentonio Apr 2017 #47
This really pisses me off BainsBane Apr 2017 #93
You just did smear his record for christs sake! Kentonio Apr 2017 #118
You couldn't be clearer in your view BainsBane Apr 2017 #121
You're hilarious Kentonio Apr 2017 #133
Don't bullshit me BainsBane Apr 2017 #134
I think she/he broke it down splendidly. Tell Sanders to stop backing pro-lifers brush Apr 2017 #142
I just copied this comment from a FB thread: Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #6
+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #18
This is sickeningly surreal.. Cha Apr 2017 #28
+1000! mcar Apr 2017 #75
I agree radical noodle Apr 2017 #7
They are personally opposed to abortion but not pro-life BainsBane Apr 2017 #15
Whereas Mello.. Cha Apr 2017 #32
Yes, exactly radical noodle Apr 2017 #94
I see where your coming from and I get your point...: Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #8
No, they have refuted that claim BainsBane Apr 2017 #13
Thank you for this quakerboy Apr 2017 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #14
Because being a "purist" is not a prerequisite for being a progressive/liberal. Lil Missy Apr 2017 #9
Disagree. JenniferJuniper Apr 2017 #12
Rights of half the population are not negotiable BainsBane Apr 2017 #16
And its not just the economics JenniferJuniper Apr 2017 #20
True BainsBane Apr 2017 #21
Are not progressive ideals a prerequisite to be a progressive? LanternWaste Apr 2017 #82
reproductive rights is probably THE TOP issue when it comes to women's rights JI7 Apr 2017 #10
Indeed. How can anyone call an anti-choice dem a "progressive" Cha Apr 2017 #19
K & R SunSeeker Apr 2017 #22
I just got a hide on this issue so am gunshy GulfCoast66 Apr 2017 #23
All good questions about the future, based on past behaviors, NOT the past primary Hekate Apr 2017 #25
That is what I am hoping. BainsBane Apr 2017 #26
Someone didn't get it Hekate Apr 2017 #27
Everyone, except GOP fascists, are pro life elmac Apr 2017 #30
I think you mean pro-choice BainsBane Apr 2017 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Honeycombe8 Apr 2017 #33
Keeping ones mouth shut is not best BainsBane Apr 2017 #35
I think it's fine to be pro life as long as you don't impose your beliefs on others. Kablooie Apr 2017 #34
The is how I feel abou t it, too. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2017 #56
i'm progressive and pro life, pro choice - barbtries Apr 2017 #37
They are "anti-choice" and we are Pro Choice.. Cha Apr 2017 #42
I totally agree with you. Pro-life fits pro-choice Democrats better than... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #85
Some "progressives" are pro-gun... LexVegas Apr 2017 #38
Yes, well that's another issue BainsBane Apr 2017 #39
Letter sent quakerboy Apr 2017 #43
Awesome! BainsBane Apr 2017 #44
Meh. Thats baseline. quakerboy Apr 2017 #45
The term is "anti-choice." WinkyDink Apr 2017 #46
What are you going to do about the issue? BainsBane Apr 2017 #132
I agree with you. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #48
Will you contact Bernie on this? BainsBane Apr 2017 #100
He's not my Senator, nor am I a target of "Democratic Outreach" -already being a Democrat, but sure. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #130
You supported him BainsBane Apr 2017 #131
You cannot be antichoice and progressive Buckeyeblue Apr 2017 #49
Anti- choice, please, not pro-life lillypaddle Apr 2017 #50
A much more apt description Cha Apr 2017 #51
To a small an sad group it's an economics only equation. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #52
Tim Kaine (D-Va.), has expressed personal opposition to abortion rights Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #53
As has Biden, but they are also 100% pro choice obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #60
I'm surprised you think Kaine was pro-choice Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #66
"I strongly support the right of women to make their own health and reproductive decisions and... LexVegas Apr 2017 #112
Well back when he was Gov... Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #122
he gets mercuryblues Apr 2017 #135
Not until he got in the US Senate as Gov, he was anti-abortion as Gov (links included) Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #141
You are, of course, correct. Anyone saying otherwise has ulterior motives for doing so. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #114
Kaine is opposed to abortion RIGHTS? Or just to abortions? Can you clarify? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #65
Sure Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #67
Again... is he opposed to abortions or abortion RIGHTS? There's a difference. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #69
How did you miss it? Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #70
Let me ask it this way: Does Kaine want to outlaw abortion? (Yes or no.) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #74
I'm not getting that. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #77
Just like Mello Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #79
Nope. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #80
Your continued excuses that the rights of half the population BainsBane Apr 2017 #97
It's telling, isn't it? nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #117
It's a way to justify BainsBane Apr 2017 #126
BULLSHIT! Kaine protected abortion rights in VA as governor and as a Senator. FSogol Apr 2017 #78
Thank you! It's always good to have truthful information. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #84
Anytime. Those were the exact same smears that popped up when HRC picked Kaine to be her VP FSogol Apr 2017 #86
I believe that the smear was self-deleted for "strategic" reasons. Not because ... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #88
I don't even get why Kaine is being raised, JHan Apr 2017 #90
The go to when justifying questionable choices BainsBane Apr 2017 #106
whataboutisms and sophistries. JHan Apr 2017 #108
Major abortion rights groups and some of their allies on Capitol Hill are tip-toeing around.... Omaha Steve Apr 2017 #127
He is pro-choice. See my quote from Kaine above. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #113
Thank you very much! Unfortunately... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #115
That is not the same at all BainsBane Apr 2017 #92
I saw were Bernie sent out a tweet about too many cars all american girl Apr 2017 #54
Does he think that women's rights are negotiable? (It's a valid question.) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #55
It isn't a black and white issue and isn't the most important issue to many people... cbdo2007 Apr 2017 #57
Choice is 100% a black and white issue obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #62
See agree to disagree I guess. cbdo2007 Apr 2017 #89
Because one does not understand that reproductive freedom is necessary for economic justice Recursion Apr 2017 #58
They can't -- an anti choicer cannot be a progressive obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #59
Or... someone who was a complete fraud. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #61
And also that!!! obamanut2012 Apr 2017 #63
I've wrestled with that question my whole adult life. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #64
I agree completely. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #68
K&R betsuni Apr 2017 #71
Abortion rights are not a wedge issue mcar Apr 2017 #73
How often does he side with the states Chamber of Commerce and Industry? NCTraveler Apr 2017 #76
Sanders lacks any political instincts. It's okay, he's an outsider. randome Apr 2017 #81
Not progressive get the red out Apr 2017 #83
A pro-choice agenda goes nowhere cheapdate Apr 2017 #87
I don't think that's possible. MineralMan Apr 2017 #91
I counter that with: How can someone drive a Prius with a Trump bumper sticker? Initech Apr 2017 #95
This isn't about random oddities BainsBane Apr 2017 #98
Easy Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2017 #96
That is not Mello's record BainsBane Apr 2017 #99
(I call it Anti-choice, not pro-life.) You can't -- and I'm disappointed in Bernie! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2017 #101
Great question Cary Apr 2017 #102
When you seek to curtail or end reproductive rights... hrmjustin Apr 2017 #103
K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #104
I was pointed here by a respose to an OP of mine by the author of this one. Tom Rinaldo Apr 2017 #105
I'll respond later BainsBane Apr 2017 #123
Better subject, "How can one claim to be a progressive while not being pro choice?" LAS14 Apr 2017 #107
I posted this OP for a very specific purpose BainsBane Apr 2017 #110
???? I simply asked that we all use one of two.... LAS14 Apr 2017 #119
And I asked you to pay attention to women's rights BainsBane Apr 2017 #124
How do I refuse to do so? I just want people to say.... LAS14 Apr 2017 #125
I agree that "pro-life" is a lie. What they really are is "anti-choice" and "anti-woman". athena Apr 2017 #137
Thanks for re-stating so well!! nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #143
LAS14 is just objecting to the word "pro-life". athena Apr 2017 #136
THANK YOU, BB niyad Apr 2017 #109
Suppose they are consistent loyalsister Apr 2017 #120
Thank you Bains. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #128
By "Pro-Life" you mean "anti-abortion", not someone wanting to outlaw the death penalty, or ColemanMaskell Apr 2017 #129
Exactly. But it's not even "anti-abortion"; it's "anti-choice" and "anti-woman". athena Apr 2017 #138
Fair enough BainsBane Apr 2017 #140
Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #139
Ask Nancy Pelosi. QC Apr 2017 #144
The DNC has decided otherwise BainsBane Apr 2017 #145
You're not disappointing me. QC Apr 2017 #146
How interesting (NOT) that a right-leaning blog didn't post Rep Pelosi's ENTIRE comment: musette_sf Apr 2017 #148
No. roamer65 Apr 2017 #147
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