Bad Metaphors by Dumb People: Michele Bachmann compares Planned Parenthood to LensCrafters

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PELLA, Iowa -- U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann said Monday that she supports the ideas behind a GOP budget plan to slash $5.8 trillion in spending over the next decade, but the potential Republican presidential contender stopped short of endorsing the proposal.

The plan from House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan would cut spending in part by making significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid. When asked about the proposal, Bachmann told The Associated Press that she supported the plan "in principle, yes."

"The aspirational goal of making Medicare and Medicaid sound and secure, yes, I support that," said Bachman, a favorite among tea party activists.

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According to Politico, the Tea Party darling also branded Planned Parenthood the "LensCrafters of big abortion" while speaking in the Hawkeye State. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/11/michele-bachmann-planned-parenthood_n_847828.html

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1. As Conan O'Brien said, if Planned Parenthood is the LensCrafter of abortion, then Massachusetts is

the Sunglasses Hut of gay marriage. :shrug:

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2. With such poor literary skills, how did Bachman get through law school?

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4. Her law degree is from Oral Roberts University, the "Taco Bell" of law schools. n/t

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5. ............

:spray:

[Scuba]

3. Palin / Bachman 2012.....

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6. Wow, what an answer:

"The aspirational goal of making Medicare and Medicaid sound and secure, yes, I support that," said Bachman, a favorite among tea party activists.


Isn't everyone for this? Way to sidestep Michelle, do you support Ryan's proposal or not?

[City Lights]

7. "big" abortion?

Big Pharma, big energy, big banking, big abortion. Gimme a break.

Pathetic.