(sharp intake of breath!) Ooooooohhhh! I l.o.v.e that PBO toasts with a glass of pure clean water… It seems so honest! Like him! Thank you Chipsticks, you powerhouse you! 😉
Congrats Pamela. Enjoy the speech. Chores now…working later…upset I will miss the “How Far We Have Come”. video. Chips, Please post later if you can. I will be home after 10:30 pm.
Another reason not to go with an apple device. Flash content works on Android tablets and phones. I watch on my Motorola Xyboard 8.2 all the time. I also don’t have to go through iTunes for anything, can make my own ringtones and have no problem putting my 3500 songs on the removable 32 gb micro SD card, not available on IPad. Further, the display rivals, if not surpasses, that of the iPad 3, the rear facing camera 5 mp, shooting 720 HD video and it is capable of 1080p video playback. The freedom to do my own thing is well worth a device priced at or below that of Apple products, which keep on costing and costing and costing.
Completely agree with you Samcdc. The only thing I went for with Apple is the Macbook Pro. That is a beautiful piece of technology. Strong, durable, easy to use, kickass technology, smooth user inter face etc. If one has the money I strongly recommend you get a Macbook or a Macbook Pro or an iMac to use as a laptop or PC because it will change your computer experience. But when it comes to phones and other gadgets like tablets I see no point in purchasing Apple. They have a new product every freaking month at exorbitant prices, they don’t use Flash, battery life isn’t as sustained as an Android, they aren’t as strong and durable as androids, their operating systems aren’t as kickass as androids, the display life isn’t as strong and bright as androids, with android phones you can do multiple things on one screen without having to close one program to use another. Androids are just all around better products than Apple phones and tablets. I firmly believe that if Androids had broken the market before Apple, they’d be outselling apple in terms of the better device. Androids are just a monster force of strength.
Aww, thanks Chips, I’m smiling just like POB is in that pic! Thumbs up everyone! Let’s all have a great POB/TODer day! I am so excited for the movie today!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, HF, I did get the email from Jeremy Bird to sign up for the theatre, but not for live streaming, have followed the link you gave me, but the reply is I will be notified when it is available!
Hey, PGCC was my first college! Tricky Dick was in the WH then… We organized some mighty powerful peace demonstrations on that campus, took to the streets of DC, we did, indeed!
Good Morning TOD family…Looking forward to see the CA TOD Delegation at the OFA Westside Office Grand Opening tonight. They will be showing the 17 minute meeting so it will be a great time. I have to remember to bring my camera…..note to self. 🙂
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Mrs. Samantha Cameron on the Truman Balcony of the White House, March 14, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Gorgeous pic. Look at Michelle’s lines in that dress — splendid! The weather in the Mid-Atlantic was perfect yesterday, couldn’t have been better for a State Dinner. It must have been nice for the First Couple to have guests of their own height (or close) to talk with and pose with for the last few days, 😆 .
I love that all the spring flowers are set out in pots on the balcony. They are not in bloom here so much and we are having a severe wind and rain storm right now near the Coast in Oregon.
Anyone who watch George Clooney yesterday learned that the Sudan has cut off oil to China who gets 6 % of their oil supply from them, now has to get it elsewhere….thus driving up the prices…
It was top notch, and this have been the problem with the Republicans every since this President have been in office. This country have problems, and Instead of working together to try to solve these problems, the Republicans rather play politics. Gas prices goes up at a certain time each year or when some crisis is going on in the middle east. And we Americans need to realize that we have to do what we can to help. Get after our Congressman and Senators to do something, stop playing politics.
Newt knows he is lying about this $2 dollar gas, get real. If you are to be a leader you will do what is best for this country, not what is best for Newt. The time for playing games are over. It’s to bad our President is the only one to see that.
THAT’S OUR AMAZING PRESIDENT! HE KNOWS HOW TO DUNK THE BALL WHEN NOONE IS LOOKING! HE KNOWS HOW TO WIN THESE BATTLES…HE’S GOT IT…AND THE GOP IS IN FOR ONE HELL OF A BAD RIDE! GOT TO CHECK BACK LATER…HEAVY SCHEDULE TODAY..WORKING ON MENU FOR HOMELESS FEED ON SATURDAY…ST. PADDY’S DAY…LOTS OF CHICKEN LEAVIN’ THIS HOUSE…TAKIN’ A RIDE TO INDY’S PENNSYLVANIA AVE!..BBL…LOVE YOU ALL AND BLESS YOU! SURE LOVE MY PBO!
Jovie, you probably have it bookmarked on your computer already but if not, here’s a little sumptn, sumptn for you. It’s associated with TeaNN, but…………
“It’s a signifier,” Democratic strategist Chris Lehane said. “There are certain events that happen over the course of someone’s life that play into a larger story line and feed into a caricature. Seamus the dog story just plays into a negative story line about a guy who you may not completely trust.”
Are you F’king kidding me? Abby Huntsman, Jon Huntsman’s daughter is now being referred to as a “Political Commentator” on Now With Alex on MSNBC. What qualifies her to give “expert analysis” on politics. This is another thing that’s wrong with our society. I bet someone whose dad isn’t Jon Huntsman went to school, worked their butt of to earn a political science degree, and would be more qualified to offer analysis about the state of politics in America. But no…….nepotism rules the day.
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC
March 15, 2012
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Today, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) enters into force, marking an historic milestone that will lead to even more trade and investment between our two countries. KORUS will provide new market access opportunities in Korea’s dynamic trillion dollar economy for U.S. exporters, creating jobs here at home while increasing opportunities for Korean companies in the United States. This agreement is another example of this Administration’s commitment to deepening our economic engagement throughout the world.
Not only will the agreement provide a significant economic boost to both of our economies, it will strengthen the U.S. partnership with a key ally in a strategically important region. This is a powerful signal of America’s commitment to the Asia Pacific and to securing and sustaining our role as a regional leader and Pacific power. I want to thank President Lee for his leadership on this issue and look forward to both countries fully realizing the promise of this landmark agreement.
Great post from Sully, Real Conservatives and Obama:
“I’ve long believed that this presidency – from the very beginning of its strategy – only made sense if viewed as an eight-year project. To vote for Obama in the first place and then not just as his strategies begin to bear real fruit seems incoherent to me. I remain a proud Obamacon. And an even prouder Tory.”
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Secretary of State Convicted Of Voter Fraud Was Still Elligible To Run |
Last month, a jury found then-Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White (R) guilty of six felony counts of voter fraud, theft, and perjury. But today, the state’s supreme court overturned a lower court’s ruling that by registering to vote at a false address, he was ineligible to run for the office.
The decision means that Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) will be able to appoint a permanent replacement for White, instead of the job going to the Democratic runner-up from the November 2010 election. The unanimous court held that Democrats should have challenged his residency before the election, rather than after.
Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) has been facing a lot of questions about his residency status ever since he decided to seek another term in the Senate. Both Democrats and tea party conservatives who’d like to replace the moderate Lugar have accused him of abandoning his home state in favor of a life in the DC area full-time.
Now they’ve got a new data point. The Indianapolis Star reports a local elections board “has voted 2-1 along party lines to find Sen. Richard Lugar, a Republican, and his wife ineligible to vote in their former home precinct” because their primary residence is in Virginia.
Yea, chickens are coming home to roost. Live right you have nothing to fear. Lots more going down before November. Keep praying folks. Take it to the altar and leave it there.
Britain has decided to cooperate with the United States in a bilateral agreement to release strategic oil stocks, two British sources said, in an effort to prevent high fuel prices derailing economic growth in an election year.
A formal request from the United States to the UK to join forces in a release of oil from government-controlled reserves is expected “shortly” following a meeting on Wednesday in Washington between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron, who discussed the issue, one source said.
The Comedy Central star (Stephen Colbert) noted last night that the brawl between Mitt Romney and his conservative rivals was starting to feel reminiscent of another race held four years ago.
“The Democrats had the same situation the last time when they won in 2008,” said Colbert on Wednesday night’s show.
“Now the Republicans get that ‘Hillary or Obama’ magic,” Colbert theorized.
“Minus any women or black people,” he said. “Or magic.”
Republicans Oppose Violence Against Women Act Because Ladies Can’t Vote, Right?
It would take quite a monumental asshole to oppose providing assistance to victims of domestic violence. But, here we are in 2012, enmeshed in serious discussions about whether a woman’s boss should be able to decide what health care she’s allowed to purchase through insurance and if a woman carrying a stillborn fetus should be barred from having it removed until she gives birth. Exciting times, these. So it should come as no surprise that Senate Republicans have continued the noble GOP battle against mothers, wives, and daughters by opposing renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, a law that has historically had bipartisan support.
The Violence Against Women Act first became law in 1994, and has been renewed with near-unanimous support every time it’s come up for review. But according to the New York Times, when it came up for renewal again last November, Republicans on the judiciary committee noticed that there were new provisions in the act that rubbed them the wrong way. While it passed out of committee, no Republicans voted for it. And now, it’s headed for a full-on Senate Battle Royale, with Republicans crying that the bill’s expansion is a nakedly political move.
From the WTF department of what century are we in again?:
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) offered up some advice for women who don’t want to have a mandatory ultrasound before they terminate their pregnancy: Don’t look at it. Now Democrats are pouncing, holding up the line as evidence of the GOP’s continuing insensitivity toward women. The quote in question came after Corbett was asked at a press conference whether “making [women] watch” an ultrasound went “too far.”
“I don’t know how you make anybody watch,” Corbett said. “You just have to close your eyes.” http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/dems-hammer-pa-governor-over-ultrasound-comments.php?ref=fpa
You just have to close your eyes???? This sounds like something from a Victorian marriage manual.
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Winner! Morning Pamela
(sharp intake of breath!) Ooooooohhhh! I l.o.v.e that PBO toasts with a glass of pure clean water… It seems so honest! Like him! Thank you Chipsticks, you powerhouse you! 😉
HOT!
Look like POTUS got his haircut for the evening.
Congrats Pamela. Enjoy the speech. Chores now…working later…upset I will miss the “How Far We Have Come”. video. Chips, Please post later if you can. I will be home after 10:30 pm.
On the iPad I can only watch when Our Chips puts up YouTube. I have to drag out the MacBook for other formats, no flash on iPad.
Another reason not to go with an apple device. Flash content works on Android tablets and phones. I watch on my Motorola Xyboard 8.2 all the time. I also don’t have to go through iTunes for anything, can make my own ringtones and have no problem putting my 3500 songs on the removable 32 gb micro SD card, not available on IPad. Further, the display rivals, if not surpasses, that of the iPad 3, the rear facing camera 5 mp, shooting 720 HD video and it is capable of 1080p video playback. The freedom to do my own thing is well worth a device priced at or below that of Apple products, which keep on costing and costing and costing.
Completely agree with you Samcdc. The only thing I went for with Apple is the Macbook Pro. That is a beautiful piece of technology. Strong, durable, easy to use, kickass technology, smooth user inter face etc. If one has the money I strongly recommend you get a Macbook or a Macbook Pro or an iMac to use as a laptop or PC because it will change your computer experience. But when it comes to phones and other gadgets like tablets I see no point in purchasing Apple. They have a new product every freaking month at exorbitant prices, they don’t use Flash, battery life isn’t as sustained as an Android, they aren’t as strong and durable as androids, their operating systems aren’t as kickass as androids, the display life isn’t as strong and bright as androids, with android phones you can do multiple things on one screen without having to close one program to use another. Androids are just all around better products than Apple phones and tablets. I firmly believe that if Androids had broken the market before Apple, they’d be outselling apple in terms of the better device. Androids are just a monster force of strength.
Hey Hey – it’s Pamela in First!!!!!
2nd!
An excellent 2nd, lovingandlaughing!
Aww, thanks Chips, I’m smiling just like POB is in that pic! Thumbs up everyone! Let’s all have a great POB/TODer day! I am so excited for the movie today!!!!!!!!!!!
🙂
Thanks, HF, I did get the email from Jeremy Bird to sign up for the theatre, but not for live streaming, have followed the link you gave me, but the reply is I will be notified when it is available!
Oh I love Joey! i am suppose to be getting ready to go grocery shopping, but now I don’t want to miss VP Biden!
Oh silly me, PBO is going to speak NOW! I thought only VP was speaking this morning!
Hey, PGCC was my first college! Tricky Dick was in the WH then… We organized some mighty powerful peace demonstrations on that campus, took to the streets of DC, we did, indeed!
I’LL HAVE TO MISS THIS ONE ON WH.GOV…NO SOUND…:(
OH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH…MSNBC IS GOING TO COVER IT! YEEEEEEHAAAAAAH!
Try the CNN link Sue:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=4
Well, the MSM coveted Dick Chrney Breathlessly when he speaks.
Why do I get the feeling Joe will be ignored?
I hope not!
The CDC launches a 50 million dollar anti smoking campaign.
3,2,1… Libertarian freakout!!!
I Love You Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahaha…..everywhere he goes.
I am loving the lady in the pink dress on PBO’s left. She was hooting and looks like she was even crying. That is how I would feel…overwhelmed
Good Morning TOD family…Looking forward to see the CA TOD Delegation at the OFA Westside Office Grand Opening tonight. They will be showing the 17 minute meeting so it will be a great time. I have to remember to bring my camera…..note to self. 🙂
Good west coast morning Chipsticks 🙂
You did a wonderful job last night and again you are on it this morning – FIRED UP!
Good west coast morning TOD
Yes, JoJo, I’m looking forward to meeting the CA TODers this evening at the OFA Grand Opening too!
The President Is on msnbc.
Thanks Jovie.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Mrs. Samantha Cameron on the Truman Balcony of the White House, March 14, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Beautiful, they are talking about planetary future, I imagine!
Beautiful picture of FLOTUS, POTUS, and the CAMERONS.
Wow, beautiful image!
Gorgeous pic. Look at Michelle’s lines in that dress — splendid! The weather in the Mid-Atlantic was perfect yesterday, couldn’t have been better for a State Dinner. It must have been nice for the First Couple to have guests of their own height (or close) to talk with and pose with for the last few days, 😆 .
See, now I think the Mrs. Cameron’s dress looks nice in that light. It was made for nighttime, not daylight.
I love that all the spring flowers are set out in pots on the balcony. They are not in bloom here so much and we are having a severe wind and rain storm right now near the Coast in Oregon.
Anyone who watch George Clooney yesterday learned that the Sudan has cut off oil to China who gets 6 % of their oil supply from them, now has to get it elsewhere….thus driving up the prices…
WTF is going on with these male governors across the US.? Take a load of this
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The Republicans are on a Death March to the Cliff.
I guess we all have to close our legs, Then we don’t have to close our eyes.
He should keep that in mind the next time he gets a colonoscopy. Why not tell us to lay back and think of England while he’s at it?
They give you happy drugs for that procedure, though. If you are awake, you don’t give a rip.
They can’t help themselves. They really do hate women.
We just have to close our eyes? How about he closes his eyes while someone shoves a transvaginal probe up his ignorant ass.
what the heck is wrong with the WH and C-span feeds?
I’m watching on CNN Lisa, it’s working fine:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=4
thanks Chips. Gonna have to wait for WH to release the video to see it in it’s entirety. But what little I saw looks like a barnburner!!!
PBO’s speech today is top notch! Love him!
It was top notch, and this have been the problem with the Republicans every since this President have been in office. This country have problems, and Instead of working together to try to solve these problems, the Republicans rather play politics. Gas prices goes up at a certain time each year or when some crisis is going on in the middle east. And we Americans need to realize that we have to do what we can to help. Get after our Congressman and Senators to do something, stop playing politics.
Newt knows he is lying about this $2 dollar gas, get real. If you are to be a leader you will do what is best for this country, not what is best for Newt. The time for playing games are over. It’s to bad our President is the only one to see that.
Love this speech, he’s ridiculing the GOP re gas prices/oil drilling, etc, sweet!
It’s beautiful. He is tearing apart those arguments against clean energy!
YES!!! THIS!!!! I just said aloud “He will decimate the GOP nominee.” 🙂
THAT’S OUR AMAZING PRESIDENT! HE KNOWS HOW TO DUNK THE BALL WHEN NOONE IS LOOKING! HE KNOWS HOW TO WIN THESE BATTLES…HE’S GOT IT…AND THE GOP IS IN FOR ONE HELL OF A BAD RIDE! GOT TO CHECK BACK LATER…HEAVY SCHEDULE TODAY..WORKING ON MENU FOR HOMELESS FEED ON SATURDAY…ST. PADDY’S DAY…LOTS OF CHICKEN LEAVIN’ THIS HOUSE…TAKIN’ A RIDE TO INDY’S PENNSYLVANIA AVE!..BBL…LOVE YOU ALL AND BLESS YOU! SURE LOVE MY PBO!
POTUS uses knows how to use ridicule to effectively. He does with with a smile on his face and a chuckle in his voice.
And this time it was a sustained attack, not just a comment. He went after them for like 20 minutes!!
I want every one of those adoring kids in the audience to bring 10 new voters to the polls. That’s how it’s done.
This speech was excellent.
S&P just hit 1400!
Whoa.
It’s all that socialist mau-mau’s fault!!!! How could he!!!!!! 😡 !
US STOCKS-Futures climb ahead of data on jobs, manufacturing
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/15/markets-stocks-idUSL2E8EF0UC20120315
just turned to MSNBFOX to see that S&P up over 3.0
Jovie, you probably have it bookmarked on your computer already but if not, here’s a little sumptn, sumptn for you. It’s associated with TeaNN, but…………
http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/
Another inspirational & informative speech by PBO… I guess he just can’t help himself. 🙂
Jay on at 12:30
this is so cool, the story of how the grill was built for the president’s gift to the Camerons:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
edwina, I love that picture of POTUS and Bo running down that hallway. I just keep imagining Romney and his poor pitiful dog.
thanks, I love Bo so much and of course, his owner, even more.
Romney’s dog story continues to be very relevent:
“It’s a signifier,” Democratic strategist Chris Lehane said. “There are certain events that happen over the course of someone’s life that play into a larger story line and feed into a caricature. Seamus the dog story just plays into a negative story line about a guy who you may not completely trust.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romneys-dog-on-the-car-roof-story-still-proves-to-be-his-critics-best-friend/2012/03/14/gIQAp2LxCS_story_1.html
Hmm, still trying to get the embed thing down. Here’s the link for the grill story.
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/rock-center/46741895/#46741895
C-span has the vid up!!!!!!!
http://www.c-span.org/Events/President-Continues-Discussion-on-American-Energy/10737429052-1/
Are you F’king kidding me? Abby Huntsman, Jon Huntsman’s daughter is now being referred to as a “Political Commentator” on Now With Alex on MSNBC. What qualifies her to give “expert analysis” on politics. This is another thing that’s wrong with our society. I bet someone whose dad isn’t Jon Huntsman went to school, worked their butt of to earn a political science degree, and would be more qualified to offer analysis about the state of politics in America. But no…….nepotism rules the day.
UT, We need to contact Alex and ask her that very question.
Besides the nepotism, is the incompetence. GOP losers wouldn’t have any jobs if not for MSNBC.
I guess she has the same credentials as Meagan McCain….
MSM is so desperate and so clueless about attracting a younger demographic who could give a crap about their talking head idiocy. GAH.
How much of an Obamanerd am I that I just went to the Engelbrecht Grillers website hoping to see a pic of the grill PBO gave to Cameron? 🙄
than check out the video of how and where it was made. http://video.msnbc.msn.com/rock-center/46741895/#46741895
Fellow Obamanerd
Thanks for the link, edwina! I can’t view at work, but I will definitely check it out later. 😉
U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC
March 15, 2012
——————————————————————————–
Today, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) enters into force, marking an historic milestone that will lead to even more trade and investment between our two countries. KORUS will provide new market access opportunities in Korea’s dynamic trillion dollar economy for U.S. exporters, creating jobs here at home while increasing opportunities for Korean companies in the United States. This agreement is another example of this Administration’s commitment to deepening our economic engagement throughout the world.
Not only will the agreement provide a significant economic boost to both of our economies, it will strengthen the U.S. partnership with a key ally in a strategically important region. This is a powerful signal of America’s commitment to the Asia Pacific and to securing and sustaining our role as a regional leader and Pacific power. I want to thank President Lee for his leadership on this issue and look forward to both countries fully realizing the promise of this landmark agreement.
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2012/03/185844.htm
C-SPAN One is re-airing VP Biden’s campaign speech in Ohio right now.
Love Joe!!! He’s getting a lot of love!
Great post from Sully, Real Conservatives and Obama:
“I’ve long believed that this presidency – from the very beginning of its strategy – only made sense if viewed as an eight-year project. To vote for Obama in the first place and then not just as his strategies begin to bear real fruit seems incoherent to me. I remain a proud Obamacon. And an even prouder Tory.”
http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/03/real-conservatives-and-obama.html
Dinner must have been smashing!!
🙂 🙂 🙂
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Secretary of State Convicted Of Voter Fraud Was Still Elligible To Run |
Last month, a jury found then-Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White (R) guilty of six felony counts of voter fraud, theft, and perjury. But today, the state’s supreme court overturned a lower court’s ruling that by registering to vote at a false address, he was ineligible to run for the office.
The decision means that Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) will be able to appoint a permanent replacement for White, instead of the job going to the Democratic runner-up from the November 2010 election. The unanimous court held that Democrats should have challenged his residency before the election, rather than after.
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Activist Judges ?
Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) has been facing a lot of questions about his residency status ever since he decided to seek another term in the Senate. Both Democrats and tea party conservatives who’d like to replace the moderate Lugar have accused him of abandoning his home state in favor of a life in the DC area full-time.
Now they’ve got a new data point. The Indianapolis Star reports a local elections board “has voted 2-1 along party lines to find Sen. Richard Lugar, a Republican, and his wife ineligible to vote in their former home precinct” because their primary residence is in Virginia.
For all his goosestepping with the teabagger crowd of his despicable party, it had to come to this.
Karma is such a sweet beeyotch.
Yea, chickens are coming home to roost. Live right you have nothing to fear. Lots more going down before November. Keep praying folks. Take it to the altar and leave it there.
VP Biden is using ” We take Care of Our Own ” on trail..
Britain has decided to cooperate with the United States in a bilateral agreement to release strategic oil stocks, two British sources said, in an effort to prevent high fuel prices derailing economic growth in an election year.
A formal request from the United States to the UK to join forces in a release of oil from government-controlled reserves is expected “shortly” following a meeting on Wednesday in Washington between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron, who discussed the issue, one source said.
The Comedy Central star (Stephen Colbert) noted last night that the brawl between Mitt Romney and his conservative rivals was starting to feel reminiscent of another race held four years ago.
“The Democrats had the same situation the last time when they won in 2008,” said Colbert on Wednesday night’s show.
“Now the Republicans get that ‘Hillary or Obama’ magic,” Colbert theorized.
“Minus any women or black people,” he said. “Or magic.”
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/stephen-colbert-gop-race-democrats-2008-women-black-people-article-1.1039561
Brwawawaaaa! Lol. WAy to to nail it, Stephen~ Thanks, edwina~
Republicans Oppose Violence Against Women Act Because Ladies Can’t Vote, Right?
It would take quite a monumental asshole to oppose providing assistance to victims of domestic violence. But, here we are in 2012, enmeshed in serious discussions about whether a woman’s boss should be able to decide what health care she’s allowed to purchase through insurance and if a woman carrying a stillborn fetus should be barred from having it removed until she gives birth. Exciting times, these. So it should come as no surprise that Senate Republicans have continued the noble GOP battle against mothers, wives, and daughters by opposing renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, a law that has historically had bipartisan support.
The Violence Against Women Act first became law in 1994, and has been renewed with near-unanimous support every time it’s come up for review. But according to the New York Times, when it came up for renewal again last November, Republicans on the judiciary committee noticed that there were new provisions in the act that rubbed them the wrong way. While it passed out of committee, no Republicans voted for it. And now, it’s headed for a full-on Senate Battle Royale, with Republicans crying that the bill’s expansion is a nakedly political move.
http://jezebel.com/5893572/republicans-oppose-violence-against-women-act-because-ladies-cant-vote-right
From the WTF department of what century are we in again?:
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) offered up some advice for women who don’t want to have a mandatory ultrasound before they terminate their pregnancy: Don’t look at it. Now Democrats are pouncing, holding up the line as evidence of the GOP’s continuing insensitivity toward women. The quote in question came after Corbett was asked at a press conference whether “making [women] watch” an ultrasound went “too far.”
“I don’t know how you make anybody watch,” Corbett said. “You just have to close your eyes.”
http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/dems-hammer-pa-governor-over-ultrasound-comments.php?ref=fpa
You just have to close your eyes???? This sounds like something from a Victorian marriage manual.
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/03/15/pure-energy/