Republican official calls pregnancy by rape a "Blessing" - Jets Insider.com Forums

YellowSubmarine · 08-24-2012, 04:24 PM

from examiner.com

The state of Missouri has been in the national spotlight recently because of comments made by Republican Congressman Todd Akin who claimed that raped women rarely get pregnant. After his statements hit the Internet, immediate outrage burned across the country. Akin later apologized, but his statements have rekindled a nationwide debate. One that republicans desperately do not want to have, lest they alienate a wide majority of female voters.

Sharon Barnes, a high ranking state Republican, came to the defense of her conservative colleague who she believes only "phrased it (his statement) badly."

Barnes was quoted by The New York Times saying, "abortion is never an option." Barnes went on to biblically claim that, "If God has chosen to bless this person [the rape victim] with a life, you don’t kill it."

Barnes did not elaborate on her views for post-pregnancy care, or costs.

The republicans are freaking NUTS! 100% Bat****e insane

doggin94it · 08-24-2012, 04:34 PM

I don't get why this is so hard to understand.

If you are pro-choice, abortion policy is about the mother. Therefore, questions of how the mother got pregnant should be relevant.

If you are anti-abortion because you believe life and human rights start at conception, abortion policy is about the fetus. Therefore, questions of how the mother got pregnant are completely irrelevant.

chiefst2000 · 08-24-2012, 04:35 PM

*****Breaking News***** A Republican is against abortion and think all babies are a blessing!!!!! These people are all crrraaaaaazy!!!

PlumberKhan · 08-24-2012, 04:46 PM

A potential politician doesn't understand 7th grade biology.

That's the real story.

It's like 1100 AD Baghdad again.

chiefst2000 · 08-24-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PlumberKhan

A potential politician doesn't understand 7th grade biology.

That's the real story.

It's like 1100 AD Baghdad again.

happily that bufoon will be run out of the party

DeanPatsFan · 08-24-2012, 04:51 PM

Liberal logic.

Makes sense to me...

PlumberKhan · 08-24-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanPatsFan

Liberal logic.

Makes sense to me...

Bonhomme Richard · 08-24-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowSubmarine

from examiner.com

The state of Missouri has been in the national spotlight recently because of comments made by Republican Congressman Todd Akin who claimed that raped women rarely get pregnant. After his statements hit the Internet, immediate outrage burned across the country. Akin later apologized, but his statements have rekindled a nationwide debate. One that republicans desperately do not want to have, lest they alienate a wide majority of female voters.

Sharon Barnes, a high ranking state Republican, came to the defense of her conservative colleague who she believes only "phrased it (his statement) badly."

Barnes was quoted by The New York Times saying, "abortion is never an option." Barnes went on to biblically claim that, "If God has chosen to bless this person [the rape victim] with a life, you don’t kill it."

Barnes did not elaborate on her views for post-pregnancy care, or costs.

The republicans are freaking NUTS! 100% Bat****e insane

A "high ranking state Republican"? What does that mean? What's her position? Blogs have obliterated true journalism.

intelligentjetsfan · 08-25-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonhomme Richard

A "high ranking state Republican"? What does that mean? What's her position? Blogs have obliterated true journalism.

I would be interested to see where "true journalism" exists in any form.

sackdance · 08-25-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by intelligentjetsfan

I would be interested to see where "true journalism" exists in any form.

My posts are true journalism.

Check back with this thread at 11 and I'll have more.

MnJetFan · 08-25-2012, 06:10 PM

He doesn't represent Republicans they have openly asked him to withdraw. But the man is so stupid he doesn't care!

Santonio · 08-25-2012, 10:45 PM

Let's face it all right wingers are lunatics.
Conservatives are a bunch of two faces, everyone knows it.
F them all.

brady's a catcher · 08-25-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Santonio

Let's face it all right wingers are lunatics.
Conservatives are a bunch of two faces, everyone knows it.
F them all.

Yeah, only libs are open minded, honest and nice to kittens and little old ladies. You nailed it.

08-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#1
YellowSubmarine Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 298	Republican official calls pregnancy by rape a "Blessing" from examiner.com The state of Missouri has been in the national spotlight recently because of comments made by Republican Congressman Todd Akin who claimed that raped women rarely get pregnant. After his statements hit the Internet, immediate outrage burned across the country. Akin later apologized, but his statements have rekindled a nationwide debate. One that republicans desperately do not want to have, lest they alienate a wide majority of female voters. Sharon Barnes, a high ranking state Republican, came to the defense of her conservative colleague who she believes only "phrased it (his statement) badly." Barnes was quoted by The New York Times saying, "abortion is never an option." Barnes went on to biblically claim that, "If God has chosen to bless this person [the rape victim] with a life, you don’t kill it." Barnes did not elaborate on her views for post-pregnancy care, or costs. The republicans are freaking NUTS! 100% Bat****e insane

08-24-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
doggin94it Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,431	I don't get why this is so hard to understand. If you are pro-choice, abortion policy is about the mother. Therefore, questions of how the mother got pregnant should be relevant. If you are anti-abortion because you believe life and human rights start at conception, abortion policy is about the fetus. Therefore, questions of how the mother got pregnant are completely irrelevant.

08-24-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
chiefst2000 Champion of Common Sense All Pro Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,836	***Breaking News*** A Republican is against abortion and think all babies are a blessing!!!!! These people are all crrraaaaaazy!!!

08-24-2012, 04:46 PM	#4
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,016	A potential politician doesn't understand 7th grade biology. That's the real story. It's like 1100 AD Baghdad again.

08-24-2012, 04:51 PM	#6
DeanPatsFan Lib Free Or Die..... All Pro Annoying Chowd Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,141	Liberal logic. Makes sense to me...

08-25-2012, 06:10 PM	#11
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	He doesn't represent Republicans they have openly asked him to withdraw. But the man is so stupid he doesn't care!

08-25-2012, 10:45 PM	#12
Santonio stoked Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,120	Let's face it all right wingers are lunatics. Conservatives are a bunch of two faces, everyone knows it. F them all.