At the end of the day there's not going to be a shutdown this time as Boehner is basically falling on his sword to get us through the latest game of chicken.
Today's testy GOP hearing with PP is just a chance for GOPers to primp for the cameras and serve up some red meat for the base.
So in a way when Republicans like Tommy Franks compare abortion to slavery we can laugh it off as Franks won't be able to defund it this time at least.
"Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) compared Republicans fighting to defund Planned Parenthood to abolitionists in a Tuesday interview with MSNBC."
Today's testy GOP hearing with PP is just a chance for GOPers to primp for the cameras and serve up some red meat for the base.
So in a way when Republicans like Tommy Franks compare abortion to slavery we can laugh it off as Franks won't be able to defund it this time at least.
"Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) compared Republicans fighting to defund Planned Parenthood to abolitionists in a Tuesday interview with MSNBC."
"Franks said his fellow House conservatives understand the value of human life like those who fought for the freedom of slaves."
“The last issue that tore us apart like this was slavery,” Franks said. “And it's the same argument. Those that were for slavery said, ‘Well there’s not really a person here. There’s no person involved here.’ The Supreme Court said the same thing, just like they did in Roe vs. Wade. But there were those who understood that the foundational core principal that made this country what it was is that we believe that all of us are created, and that makes us equal.”
"MSNBC anchor Kate Snow wrapped up the interview at that point, thanking the congressman for sharing his “very strong views.”
"Franks vowed to vote against a short-term government funding bill that would maintain current levels of funding for Planned Parenthood. The bill, which is set to be put up for a vote on Wednesday, is expected to pass."
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trent-franks-abortion-slavery
Gee, thanks for your strongly held views Congressman. You have to marvel at the kids gloves treatment of such an outrageous statement compared to the way MSNBC sicced Andrea Mitchell all over Hillary over the fake email scandal.
http://lastmenandovermen.blogspot.com/2015/09/after-watching-andrea-mitchell-drill.html?showComment=1441552913247#c4090473241607664684
But here's what's we can't laugh off. But for Hillary Clinton being elected in November, 2016 Franks will indeed be able to gut PP and further roll back a woman's right to choose-which is already not doing so hot. Mother Jones argues women have already lost the War on Women.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/07/planned-parenthood-abortion-the-war-is-over
http://lastmenandovermen.blogspot.com/2015/09/if-jeb-bush-wins-in-2017-say-goodbye-to.html
Of course, not just a woman's right to choose but their right to contraception will come under attack in all manner of ways as will their healthcare needs more broadly. One thing I agree with Trump on is Jeb sure didn't 'mispeak' when he wondered why we spend all this money on women's health-it really does puzzle him.
Not just women's rights but also the voting rights of Latinos and African Americans will be under further attack as a GOP President would only intensify the war on the right to vote.
The SJC has already struck down part of the VRA-Clause 4. If Jeb-or Rubio-win they have a good shot at turning the Court even further Right-from 5-4 to 6-3 or 7-2.
Also say goodbye to ACA, and any kind of humane and logical immigration policy and remember that Jeb also wants to get rid of Medicare.
So while today is largely theater all Democrats must remember the stakes have never been more real.
“The last issue that tore us apart like this was slavery,” Franks said. “And it's the same argument. Those that were for slavery said, ‘Well there’s not really a person here. There’s no person involved here.’ The Supreme Court said the same thing, just like they did in Roe vs. Wade. But there were those who understood that the foundational core principal that made this country what it was is that we believe that all of us are created, and that makes us equal.”
"MSNBC anchor Kate Snow wrapped up the interview at that point, thanking the congressman for sharing his “very strong views.”
"Franks vowed to vote against a short-term government funding bill that would maintain current levels of funding for Planned Parenthood. The bill, which is set to be put up for a vote on Wednesday, is expected to pass."
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trent-franks-abortion-slavery
Gee, thanks for your strongly held views Congressman. You have to marvel at the kids gloves treatment of such an outrageous statement compared to the way MSNBC sicced Andrea Mitchell all over Hillary over the fake email scandal.
http://lastmenandovermen.blogspot.com/2015/09/after-watching-andrea-mitchell-drill.html?showComment=1441552913247#c4090473241607664684
But here's what's we can't laugh off. But for Hillary Clinton being elected in November, 2016 Franks will indeed be able to gut PP and further roll back a woman's right to choose-which is already not doing so hot. Mother Jones argues women have already lost the War on Women.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/07/planned-parenthood-abortion-the-war-is-over
http://lastmenandovermen.blogspot.com/2015/09/if-jeb-bush-wins-in-2017-say-goodbye-to.html
Of course, not just a woman's right to choose but their right to contraception will come under attack in all manner of ways as will their healthcare needs more broadly. One thing I agree with Trump on is Jeb sure didn't 'mispeak' when he wondered why we spend all this money on women's health-it really does puzzle him.
Not just women's rights but also the voting rights of Latinos and African Americans will be under further attack as a GOP President would only intensify the war on the right to vote.
The SJC has already struck down part of the VRA-Clause 4. If Jeb-or Rubio-win they have a good shot at turning the Court even further Right-from 5-4 to 6-3 or 7-2.
Also say goodbye to ACA, and any kind of humane and logical immigration policy and remember that Jeb also wants to get rid of Medicare.
So while today is largely theater all Democrats must remember the stakes have never been more real.
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