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In reply to the discussion: Planned Parenthood Stands with You [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)154. Thanks for this post. You made me think.
Furthermore, I'll note that some on this very thread are calling this move by PP (more precisely, their PAC) "divisive". Now where have we heard that language before? Oh right: issues of special concern to women (and minorities, for that matter) are considered "divisive" by the dominant culture - and not merely among right-wingers, by any means. Yet this is the same crowd that wants to nominate a self-described Socialist for the nomination (not saying that Socialism is necessarily bad, but in this country? That's not divisive? OK, whatever...) And not just that, but one who outright refuses to identify as a Democrat, who wanted to PRIMARY America's first black President, a Democrat who is beloved by his party and especially African-Americans....again, that's not divisive?
We have heard from Sanders since day one, that social justice issues are wedge issues and that they are used to divide the nation.
This is the area of the conversation I am sitting with. yes.
Plus, really, the ease in trashing the org to such an extent. I feel it is because it is a woman's org, and we so readily trash the women. Look at what is done to DWS, even though Dean admitted it was his policy at 6 debates.
And the bathroom break of our lead candidate.
Oh, and attacking Hillary Clinton for Bill Clinton's behavior. That conversation is getting me right now. We watch men with history being ignored. Their behaviors and choices. Yet, Hillary is attacked for Bills behavior, like it is her responsibility his choices. Even Bill is left alone. It is directed at Clinton.
That one is not going to fly. I am hearing more and more about this as a weapon against the woman that has made good choices in life and been the responsibility party of them all.
Patriarchal culture.
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Or stand against them. You will be standing with the Republicans and the most disgusting
JTFrog
Jan 2016
#82
So many people have been helped by Planned Parenthood, BB.. I think they will be fine.
Cha
Jan 2016
#6
Their divisive endorsement for purely political reasons will further divide the Party and hurt
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#134
I have supported PP for years. That remains unchanged. I simply do not support Hillary.
cali
Jan 2016
#10
a lot of childish assholes are encouraging donors to 'defund Planned Parenthood' over this.
geek tragedy
Jan 2016
#33
especially since PP itself doesn't donate to Clinton or endorse her, it's their PAC that does.
geek tragedy
Jan 2016
#43
I think it is safe to assume Bernie supporters most upset about this never funded PP.
SunSeeker
Jan 2016
#118
If PP doesn't stand with all Democrats during the primaries, it cannot expect
Betty Karlson
Jan 2016
#46
I seriously doubt that it was one person. And, if there is a "split among Democrats" (capital D!)..
George II
Jan 2016
#52
That's true, Planned Parenthood only provides low cost healthcare to the 1%
emulatorloo
Jan 2016
#63
Do you know the difference between the 1% Management and the 99% worker bees and customers?
Proserpina
Jan 2016
#79
I began digging to see if there might be a "1%" reason behind the endorsement, which IS a bit...
HeartoftheMidwest
Jan 2016
#96
In the time before ObamaCare, Planned Parenthood was there for my daughter in her difficult time.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2016
#65
This is like beyond stupid to attack an endorser. I have not seen anything like it. Dems, all
seabeyond
Jan 2016
#67
Thanks. The "I am taking my bat and ball and going home because I didn't get my way" is telling.
Cary
Jan 2016
#92
Bernie Sanders: I 'will defend' Planned Parenthood, there's no selling of fetuses
LiberalArkie
Jan 2016
#105
Bernie Sanders: GOP Efforts To Defund Planned Parenthood 'An Attack On Women's Health'
LiberalArkie
Jan 2016
#106
I will continue my support and my volunteering there but I will fight to get those in their
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#135
This is corruption. I think you underestimate how much people are fed up with this type of
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#144
PP's endorsement of Hillary Clinton will not change my support for them, for what it's worth.
Warren DeMontague
Jan 2016
#126
My friends and I have always supported Planned Parenthood and I dislike Bernie Sanders as...
Walk away
Jan 2016
#127
A courageous stance. Glad that they are not only not backing down, but that they have clearly named
Number23
Jan 2016
#129
Joining an incredibly long and impressive list of liberal organizations, causes and individuals
Number23
Jan 2016
#138
I support PP's mission but I don't support their decision to endorse at this point, nor their choice
aikoaiko
Jan 2016
#131