My question about this is: I've read that there will be certain exceptions, such as rape. Now rape is in and of itself a pretty complicated issue that requires time to investigate. Is it possible, that in such a case abortion could still be denied on the grounds of not getting the results of the rape accusation in time?
I know this is probably not the worst thing this bill entails, but I'm curious if it's constructed in a way that might prevent abortions for women who would otherwise have every right to ask for the procedure.
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It requires that they file a police report; most rapes go unreported because of the process of doing so is pretty tortuous, especially for somebody who just suffered a massively traumatic experience.
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and one in Texas that would allow capital punishment for those receiving or performing an abortion.
Wait, excuse me, what? Capital punishment is death penalty, right? For getting an abortion?
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It requires that they file a police report; most rapes go unreported because of the process of doing so is pretty tortuous, especially for somebody who just suffered a massively traumatic experience.
So the police report itself would be adequate in this case? Hm…
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Wait, excuse me, what? Capital punishment is death penalty, right? For getting an abortion?
Yes. The Georgia bill even makes women criminally liable for miscarriages.
That's not a hypothetical situation either since a Georgia prosecutor tried to do that in 2015.
So the police report itself would be adequate in this case? Hm…
I doubt that it would be in practice and I expect that they'd challenge a police report in court; the whole thing is just a fig leaf to pretend that they care.
Ohio isn't even bothering and just has no exemptions. Hell, Ohio even has a clause requiring that ectopic pregnancies be "reimplanted into the uterus" which is a medical procedure that doesn't even exist.
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Yes. The Georgia bill even makes women criminally liable for miscarriages.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_ZUDRXsAE8sRB?format=jpg&name=small
That's not a hypothetical situation either since a Georgia prosecutor tried to do that in 2015.
I doubt that it would be in practice and I expect that they'd challenge a police report in court; the whole thing is just a fig leaf to pretend that they care.
Ohio isn't even bothering and just has no exemptions. Hell, Ohio even has a clause requiring that ectopic pregnancies be "reimplanted into the uterus" which is a medical procedure that doesn't even exist.
What about women who use drugs and are unaware of being pregnant and miscarry as a result? Okay, I kind of know the answer, but still.
The wikipedia page on ectopic pregnancies state that "With very rare exceptions the fetus is unable to survive" so what they are essentially trying to do is a miracle I guess.
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https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2019/05/09/day-840/
[h=1]Day 840: No choice[/h]
1/ Mick Mulvaney criticized Republicans for not informing him that Trump Jr. would be subpoenaed by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of its ongoing probe into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign. The acting White House chief of staff called it "bad form" to "not at least get a heads-up" from the Republican-led committee. Senator Richard Blumenthalthat "If [Trump Jr.] fails to comply with a lawful subpoena, he has no privilege, prison is the only answer." Trump Jr. is expected to assert his Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination in order to resist testifying about his contacts with Russia. (Washington Post / Politico / CNN / The Hill / Reuters)
- Day 839: The Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed Trump Jr. to answer questions about his previous testimony related to the Russia investigation. Trump Jr. testified before the committee in September 2017 that he was only "peripherally aware" of the proposed plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. Michael Cohen, however, told a House committee earlier this year that he had met with both Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump "approximately 10" times to brief them about the Trump Tower plan. The Republican-led committee wants Trump Jr. to answer questions about his claim to have limited knowledge of the plan. (Axios / CNBC / New York Times)
2/ House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff issued a subpoena to the Justice Department for "counterintelligence and foreign intelligence" from Robert Mueller's investigation. Schiff said his committee had "no choice" but to serve the subpoena after the Justice Department "repeatedly failed to respond, refused to schedule any testimony, and provided no documents responsive to our legitimate and duly authorized oversight activities." Schiff gave Attorney General William Barr a deadline of May 15 to hand over the evidence. (Politico / CNN)
3/ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed with Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler that the U.S. is in a "constitutional crisis" over the Trump administration's refusal to comply with congressional oversight, telling reporters: "The administration has decided they are not going to honor their oath of office." The House Judiciary Committee voted yesterday to recommend the House hold Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over an unredacted version of Mueller's report. Pelosi said she would bring the contempt citation to the floor for a vote of the full House "when we are ready." (New York Times / Axios)- Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster accused his former White House colleagues of being "a danger to the Constitution" because they're either trying to push their own agenda or see themselves as rescuing the country from Trump. (Politico)
poll/ 45% of Americans support impeaching Trump – up 5 percentage points since mid-April. 42% said Trump should not be impeached and the rest said they had no opinion. (Reuters)
[h=2]Notables.[/h]
- The White House implemented new rules that could reduce the number of journalists that hold "hard" passes, which allow them to enter the White House grounds without seeking daily permission. Journalists will be required to enter the White House grounds at least 50% of the time in the 180 days before renewal. If they fall short of this, they must apply each time they want access. (Washington Post)
- North Korea fired two short-range missiles – the second weapons launch in five days. They flew 43 to 125 miles before landing in the sea. (Associated Press / New York Times)
- The U.S. seized a North Korean ship used to sell coal in violation of American law and international sanctions hours after North Korea launched a pair of short-range missiles. (New York Times / Washington Post)
- Trump picked acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan to take over as secretary of defensefollowing the resignation of Jim Mattis. The nomination of the former longtime executive at Boeing had been held up by an inspector general's probe into whether he acted improperly in favor of Boeing, a major Pentagon contractor. He was recently cleared of wrongdoing, but still needs Senate confirmation. (CNBC / Politico / Bloomberg / NBC News / Washington Post)
- Trump joked about shooting migrants at the border during a rally in Florida. Trump was complaining that "border security people" are prohibited from shooting migrants approaching the border when he asked, "How do you stop these people?" One of his supporters shouted: "Shoot them!" Trump paused, laughed, and responded that "Only in the Panhandle you can get away with that statement. Only in the panhandle." (USA Today / Washington Post / CNN)
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"Get the fuck over the Holocaust"? A lot of you guys don't seem to have gotten the fuck over the Civil War.
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Shouldn't a judge have more wits about themselves than to post such a cartoon-villain like tweet? Like, maybe say it in private with your idiot friends, but not publicly on the internet where it will catch fire in less than 3 seconds.
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You would think a person with a law degree would be smarter than that, but some idiocy just won't go away.
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You would think a person with a law degree would be smarter than that, but some idiocy just won't go away.
I recall the tv film Conspiracy having a dark humor joke about all the participants in it having law degrees…
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It says in the article that the imbecile accidentally switched his Facebook account over to public a few months ago. So this was fully intended to be a private rant that wound up exposing to the entire world how horrifically unqualified to be a judge he really is.
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He's now a frontrunner on Trump's Supreme Court list.
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It says in the article that the imbecile accidentally switched his Facebook account over to public a few months ago. So this was fully intended to be a private rant that wound up exposing to the entire world how horrifically unqualified to be a judge he really is.
Oh, yeah.
How do you accidentally turn your Facebook public though.
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Even if his Facebook is set to "private", it's not.
If you have one friend on there, then it's suddenly not "private".
I think it's the most basic understanding that anyone you have added can easily screenshot your post and send it to others. There should be no expectation of privacy as a public figure with social media.
It's funny, because i remember 12 or 13 years ago, my hard ass grandpa lecturing me about how my generation was stupid for "posting everything online, treating it like a diary and it'll always come back to get you". And since then 9/10 something like this happens, it's always some older person
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5. Trump joked about shooting migrants at the border during a rally in Florida. Trump was complaining that "border security people" are prohibited from shooting migrants approaching the border when he asked, "How do you stop these people?" One of his supporters shouted: "Shoot them!" Trump paused, laughed, and responded that "Only in the Panhandle you can get away with that statement. Only in the panhandle." (USA Today / Washington Post / CNN)
It's only a matter of time before another one of his deranged followers takes what he said seriously and another tragedy occurs, because:
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He doesn't understand that as president of the US, his words holds an amount of weight to people who take what he says seriously and believes that there won't be any repercussions if they act on them.
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He knows what he says could result in a tragedy, he just doesn't care since he won't be held responsible for it. Considering he hasn't pardoned any of his supporters who've carried out acts of terrorism, it should be a sign that he really doesn't care about them and is willing to let them rot in prison (which should be a deterrent for them).
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It doesn't matter of the science behind it.
As if 6 weeks makes a difference when your position is simply anti abortion.
It's the fine line that slowly moves further towards "as soon as fertilization happens, it's life".
Because of the men in office, it will never go as far as "Well, sperm and eggs by themselves are life", but just teeter on as close they can make the argument from the point of fertilization. You know, as well as it suites their needs.
As dozens of women have pointed out, 6 weeks just on the concept of normal late periods and detecting pregnancy can set many women in this State uneligible for an abortion just dealing with the NORMAL means of detecting a pregnancy.
Until the mainstream media can begin calling "pro life" as "anti abortion", they're going to keep giving platforms to those perpetuating these "pro life" arguments while ignoring the actual science and conditions of women. And with that misinformation will continue to spread. And while that's nothing new, it hurts the numbers of those who can voice their concerns against the politicians who obviously know the science and conditions don't match their anti-abortion message, in contrast to the easier message of portraying abortion in any and all circumstances as an evil thing they oppose.
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pro-lifeanti-abortion figurehead like Ben Shapiro had his argument (if you count "It's just science!" as one that is) crumble on itself from the slightest scrutiny on BBC interview. Ben was triggered so hard by the question pertaining his stance on Georgia's new anti-abortion bill that he kept coming back to it, cried unfair lefty bias, accused his interviewer as opportunist trying to make quick buck off Ben's popularity and left prematurely after throwing hissy fit.It was utterly glorious spectacle which I hope he'll never recover from.
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It’s telling that Meghan Queen of the Jews and Lil’ Benny Boy both got exposed this week by a comedian and a British (hard right) journalist, respectively, after years of fawning deference from the American press.
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Quite a few Latam countries, leftist and anti-choice. And it would be weird of right leaning country that isn't pandering to religion to be anti-abortion.
I dislike when pro-life call fetus "the tissue" or something more de-humanizing than fetus, but that's not a baby, and if this woman has taken the choice to end that pregnancy, I doubt that forcing her to carry the pregnancy to term would lead to a happy mother.
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It’s telling that Meghan Queen of the Jews and Lil’ Benny Boy both got exposed this week by a comedian and a British (hard right) journalist, respectively, after years of fawning deference from the American press.
Kind of impressive to come off as a bigger douche than Andrew fuckin' Neil.
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Meanwhile, today's and yesterday's "What the Fuck Just Happened Today?" feeds:https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2019/05/13/day-844/
[h=1]Day 844: Rules and norms[/h]
1/ The White House asked Don McGahn to declare that Trump never obstructed justice. Two requests by presidential advisers show how far the White House has gone to try to push back on accusations that the president obstructed justice. McGahn initially entertained the request. "We did not perceive it as any kind of threat or something sinister," McGahn's attorney said in a statement. "It was a request, professionally and cordially made." (New York Times)
2/ Leaked letters reveal the details of NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre's alleged spending. National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre billed the group’s ad agency $39,000 for one day of shopping at a Beverly Hills clothing boutique, $18,300 for a car and driver in Europe, and had the agency cover $13,800 in rent for a summer intern, according to newly revealed NRA internal documents. (Wall Street Journal)
3/ The White House decried the investigations by House Democrats and complained that they are not following "rules and norms." The White House on Sunday decried Democratic-led congressional investigations, saying Democrats are refusing to abide by "rules and norms" that govern oversight authority as they issue subpoenas for documents the Trump administration refuses to hand over. (CNN)- Suddenly, conservative lawyers are condemning Trump for abuses of power. Prominent Republican lawyers are pushing back against Trump’s defiance of subpoenas and expansive claims of executive privilege and immunity from prosecution. (Los Angeles Times)
4/ China is raising tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods starting on June 1. The move to impose steeper tariffs on U.S. goods comes in response to Trump's decision to hike tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods. Trump’s trade approach is also under attack back in the U.S. as China readies retaliation and the markets prepare for a big sell-off. (CNBC / Washington Post)
- Trump disputes impact of tariffs on American consumers, but warns China not to retaliate. The president accused Beijing of backing out of a “great deal” last week. (Politico)
5/ Trump aide Larry Kudlow acknowledged that U.S. consumers will be the ones who pay for Trump's tariffs, not China. "Both sides will suffer on this," Kudlow said. Trump’s decision to renew his trade war with China could inflict lasting damage on the American economy, but the ultimate impact depends on how far the president takes the fight. (NBC News / New York Times)
6/ Nadler is under pressure from calls for "inherent contempt." The House Judiciary Committee chairman faces pressure to get tougher with the Trump administration and start threatening fines or jail time as punishment for noncompliance. (Politico)- Schiff: Campaigns shouldn’t be allowed to get foreign help. The California Democrat responds to Rudy Giuliani’s proposed (and then scrapped) Ukraine trip. (Politico)
- Schiff: Trump's additional obstruction of Congress "does add weight to impeachment". "He certainly seems to be trying, and maybe this is his perverse way of dividing us more." (Axios)
- Schiff: Robert Mueller "is going to testify." On "This Week," Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Rand Paul weighed in on the Democratic-led congressional investigations into the president. (ABC News)
7/ The Pentagon will pull money from its ballistic missile and surveillance plane programs in order to fund Trump's border wall. The Defense Department, under Trump, intends to reprogram $2.5 billion that was originally designated by Congress for other projects. (Washington Post)
- Is there a connection between undocumented immigrants and crime?. It’s a widely held perception, but a new analysis finds no evidence to support it. (New York Times)
8/ Omarosa wants to join a lawsuit alleging that women were underpaid by the Trump campaign. A former campaign staffer who accused Trump of sexual misconduct and pay discrimination filed a motion Monday asking for a judge to allow others, including Omarosa, to join her initial lawsuit filed in February. (Washington Post)
https://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2019/05/14/day-845/
[h=1]Day 845: Echoes[/h]
1/ The White House reviewed military plans to attack Iran, in echoes of the Iraq War. The plans call for up to 120,000 American troops but not a land invasion of Iran. They were updated at the request of John Bolton, Trump's national security adviser, who has been calling for the U.S. to go to war with Iran for nearly two decades. (New York Times)
2/ Attorney General William Barr instructed the U.S. Attorney in Connecticut to review the origins of the Russia investigation. The prosecutor has conducted other sensitive investigations into conduct by national security officials, including the C.I.A.'s torture of detainees. (New York Times)
3/ Global stocks fell in response to China’s retaliation against U.S. tariffs, stoking economic anxiety. Stocks around the world fell sharply on Monday as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies showed little sign of ending soon. Signs of economic anxiety also appeared in other financial markets. (New York Times)
4/ The U.S. is preparing to slap tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports, which could add levies on roughly $300 billion in additional goods. Days after both countries raised hopes of a deal, Trump and Xi instead escalated their tariff war. (Washington Post)- GOP's farm belt Senators back Trump as China takes aim at U.S. agriculture. Republican lawmakers in the farm belt are standing with President Donald Trump in the wake of an escalating trade war with China, which retaliated on Monday with more tariffs on agricultural goods. (CNBC)
5/ The House Intelligence Committee is investigating claims of obstruction of justice against Trump's lawyers. The Committee has opened an inquiry into Michael Cohen’s claims that lawyers for Trump and his family helped shape false testimony. (New York Times)
6/ Trump Jr. struck a deal with the Senate Intelligence Committee to come to Capitol Hill in mid-June to answer the committee's questions for 2–4 hours. The agreed-upon topics for questioning include the Trump Tower Moscow development, but no other details about the compromise are currently available. (Axios)- Trump Jr.’s no-shows led to him being subpoenaed by the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the Committee's Republican chairman Senator Richard Burr. Allies of Mr. Trump have mounted a campaign to quash the subpoena from the Committee, putting intense pressure on Burr. (New York Times)
7/ Trump said he would agree not to use stolen material as part of his 2020 presidential campaign. Trump said he would stay away from information stolen by foreign adversaries in his re-election bid, his first public commitment to doing so. (NBC News)
8/ Trump praised Hungary's authoritarian prime minister Victor Orbán and called him "highly respected." "Probably like me a little bit controversial, but that's okay," Trump said, because "you've done a good job and you've kept your country safe." (Axios)
9/ Before Trump’s purge at the Department of Homeland Security, some top DHS officials challenged his plan to carry out mass family arrests. Kirstjen Nielsen and Ronald Vitiello were ousted after halting an operation that would have targeted thousands of parents and children in 10 cities for arrest and deportation. (Washington Post)
10/ Exclusive photos reveal children sleeping on the ground at a Border Patrol station in Texas. Photos obtained by CNN show migrants at the Border Patrol station in McAllen, Texas over the weekend, many of whom are children, sleeping on the ground on rocks and covered by Mylar blankets. A baby bottle filled with milk can be seen in one photo next to a child sleeping outside on dirt, and in another, a woman is seen sitting on rocks leaning against a wall clutching a child. (CNN) -
I feel I'm missing something because I can't think of who Meghan Queen of the Jews and Lil’ Benny Boy are.
The former is Meghan McCain, who is a self-appointed expert on Anti-Semitism and is proving it by a calling an actual Jewish person an Anti-Semite.
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The former is Meghan McCain, who is a self-appointed expert on Anti-Semitism and is proving it by a calling an actual Jewish person an Anti-Semite.
The latter is Ben Shapiro, who wrote a book about politics and became a syndicated columnist at seventeen and spent last year whining about Parkland survivors being too young to know anything about politics.Irony the thing that makes hypocrites who they are.
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Alabama passed an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape and incest that makes having an abortion after being raped a bigger felony than raping someone.
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How the hell are what Georgia, ALabama and Texas doing legal?
Shit, this is going to get challenged and then get dragged to the supreme court and they're going to overturn Roe v Wade aren't they. That's the actual plan.
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How the hell are what Georgia, ALabama and Texas doing legal?
Shit, this is going to get challenged and then get dragged to the supreme court and they're going to overturn Roe v Wade aren't they. That's the actual plan.
They purposely didn't put in rape and incest exceptions so that it'd be easier to go impartial judge Brett Brewski.
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Uggh. It really is legit straight up explicitly what they're trying to do.
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What fucking monster would force someone who was raped to have the child
Jesus Christ these people are fucked up
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What fucking monster would force someone who was raped to have the child
Jesus Christ these people are fucked up
Because that's what Jesus wants, of course.
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What fucking monster would force someone who was raped to have the child
The entire Republican party and it's registered voters.
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So much for not being able to single out Republicans for doing fucked up shit.
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More and more I start thinking about moving to Canada/England/Ireland/Scotland/Australia, hell, even Japan.
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In less depressing news than Alambama, the White House launched a tool for reporting social media bias. It works as well as expected. The third question is "Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?," and hitting no stops the report. I would think all feedback would be useful in this case, but no, even their online polls need to discriminate against immigrants.
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This country is fucking disgusting.
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More and more I start thinking about moving to Canada/England/Ireland/Scotland/Australia, hell, even Japan.
At least you don't actually live in Alabama/Mississippi….
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If you want a sliver of hope, there is a view that says the Alabama ban won't overturn Roe v. Wade because it's TOO extreme:
https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/5/15/18624810/alabama-abortion-ban-supreme-court-exceptions-senateAt least you don't actually live in Alabama/Mississippi….
This is true. I am lucky to live in one of the most liberal states in the country, but it doesn't mean we are safe from everything. We even have a Republican governor, although as Republicans go he's pretty moderate. How much of that is because he is a moderate or because he can't do much when surrounded by a Democratic senate is to be debated.
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Kay Ivey, the governor of Alabama, said earlier today:
Today, I signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act. To the bill’s many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious & that every life is a sacred gift from God.
Uh huh. I believe Alabama still carries out capital punishment, doesn't it?
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Kay Ivey, the governor of Alabama, said earlier today:
Uh huh. I believe Alabama still carries out capital punishment, doesn't it?
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Depressingly, Missouri has come out with an eight week abortion ban,
but this one does come with exceptions for rape and incest.
I'm fearful that a Supreme Court challenge has always been inevitable considering how many of these things are there. It seems like every GOP controlled state is getting in on this.Edit: Oh…no it doesn't. The only exception is medical emergencies. Alright then...
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Uuuuh…Is this for real or is he just being sarcastically comical?
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Depressingly, Missouri has come out with an eight week abrrion ban, but this one does come with exceptions for rape and incest.
I'm fearful that a Supreme Court challenge has always been inevitable considering how many of these things are there. It seems like every GOP controlled state is getting in on this.
Less "inevitable" and more "the entire point", I think.
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I used to never get characters in shows had the mindset of destroying all of humanity because they are beyond saving. But yeah. We need a hard reset. Humans are terrible. The US trying their damnest to be the forefront of garbage people.
I stopped talking to someone cause he was complaining about Sharia law in WA. But now we're sliding into that realm with the Evangelicals…
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The celebrities are coming out to call it for the shit it is.
https://www.comicsands.com/celebrities-are-speaking-out-in-droves-after-alabama-passes-near-total-abortion-ban-2637191610.html?utm_content=inf_10_3759_2&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=GTAK&tse_id=INF_4053ed60774d11e9b433ab68d22425b2 -
1/ The White House rejected Congress' demands for records and staff testimony, saying the investigations amount to an "unauthorized do-over" of the Mueller investigation. The letter also rejected the committee’s standing to investigate Trump for possible obstruction of justice. "Unfortunately, it appears that you have already decided to press ahead with a duplicative investigation," White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote. (NBC News / Washington Post)
- House Democrats are planning a marathon public reading of the Mueller report. The reading of all 448 pages of the redacted report, starting at noon Thursday, will take an estimated 12 to 14 hours. (Washington Post)
2/ A federal judge grilled Trump's legal team as Democrats fight for access to Trump's financial records. Amit Mehta, a U.S. District Court judge in Washington, raised pointed doubts Tuesday about arguments by Trump’s legal team that a Democratic effort to subpoena Trump’s financial records was an invalid exercise of congressional power. An early court test for Trump’s vow to stonewall all subpoenas could be the start of a long fight over congressional oversight. (Politico / New York Times)
3/ All non-essential staff are being evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Iraq as the U.S. continues to threaten Iran. The embassy says the State Department has ordered all non-essential, non-emergency government staff to leave the country right away amid escalating tensions with Tehran. (Associated Press)- Skeptical U.S. allies are resisting Trump’s new claims of threats from Iran. The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for major military action against Iran, but it may have a hard time rallying domestic and international support. (New York Times)
- The German government has expressed concern about the tensions in the Middle East between the U.S. and Iran, warning of a military escalation and saying it supports all measures for a peaceful solution. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer said on Wednesday that, “obviously, we are watching the increasing tensions in the region with big concern and welcome any measure that is aimed at a peaceful solution.” (Associated Press)
4/ Jared Kushner struggled to answer GOP senators’ questions on his immigration plan. In a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser tried to pitch his plan to overhaul legal immigration but failed to win over Republicans, according to GOP officials. (Washington Post)
5/ Gov. Ron DeSantis: Russians hacked voting databases in two Florida counties. The GOP governor said the incidents took place in 2016 and no election results were compromised. (NBC News / Associated Press)
6/ The White House will not sign on to an international agreement to combat online extremism. The agreement was brokered between French and New Zealand officials and top social media companies. The U.S. did not agree to sign the agreement due to concerns that the pact clashes with constitutional protections for free speech. (Washington Post)
7/ Trump’s tariffs, once seen as leverage, may be here to stay. Trump’s latest trade measures have left the United States with the highest tariff rate among the most developed countries, outranking Canada, Germany, Russia and even China. (New York Times)- GOP senators raise alarms, criticize Trump as U.S.-China trade war heats up. They say tariffs are hurting their rural constituents, and they’re considering options to aid farmers. (Washington Post)
8/ Alabama passed a near-total abortion ban with no exceptions for cases that involve rape or incest. The legislation is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973. (CBS News)
9/ Trump Tower is now one of the least-desirable luxury buildings in New York City. Most condo owners who sold the property since 2016 have recorded a loss. "No one wants in that building," said one former owner. (Bloomberg)1/ The U.S. military will build six tent cities near border for migrants. The tents will likely not be on military bases, and ICE — not the military — will be responsible for migrant detention and custodial support. (NBC News)
2/ Trump's immigration plan will emphasizes immigrants' skills over their family ties. The plan will significantly scale back family-based immigration and increase the educational and skills requirements to move to the United States. (New York Times / NPR)
3/ Trump, frustrated by advisers, is not convinced the time is right to attack Iran. "They are getting way out ahead of themselves, and Trump is annoyed," one official said of aides pushing for aggressive action. (Washington Post)- Trump told his Pentagon chief he does not want a war with Iran. Trump's statement came during a briefing on the rising tensions with Tehran, and officials said he was firm in saying he did not want a military clash. (New York Times)
4/ The Missouri Senate passed a bill to ban abortions at 8 weeks. Senators approved the legislation 24-10 and now needs at least one more vote of approval in the GOP-led House before it can go to Republican Gov. Mike Parson, who voiced support for the bill. (Associated Press)
- Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban aimed squarely at Roe v. Wade, but the Supreme Court may prefer to chip away at abortion rights rather than overrule Roe outright. The new law is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973. The controversial abortion bill could punish doctors who perform abortions with life in prison. (New York Times / CBS News) / CNN)
5/ Trump moved to ban foreign telecom gear as part of an ongoing battle with China. American officials have long warned that they would stop sharing intelligence if allies installed Chinese technology on their 5G networks. (New York Times)
6/ Farmer who voted for Trump says he’ll "never vote for him again" as family is set to lose $150,000 in China trade war. “This is survival at this point. I mean, for a lot of operations it is a survival thing,” Iowa farmer Robert Ewoldt said. (Newsweek)
7/ Company owned by Brazilian crooks received $62 million in Trump bailout cash meant for struggling U.S. farmers. The Trump administration has forked over more than $62 million — taxpayer cash that was supposed to be earmarked for struggling American farmers — to a massive meatpacking company owned by a couple of… (New York Daily News)
8/ Trump pardoned his billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him. Black was convicted in 2007 on fraud charges, including alleged embezzlement, and obstruction of justice. (Washington Post / Reuters)
9/ Attorney General William Barr denied he is blocking Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress. "It's Bob’s call whether he wants to testify," Barr said. (Wall Street Journal)
@KageKageKing:Uuuuh…Is this for real or is he just being sarcastically comical?
10/ Ted Cruz warned that Trump's "Space Force" is needed to prevent space pirates. "Pirates threaten the open seas, and the same is possible in space," Cruz said. (The Hill)
11/ Scott Pruitt spent nearly $124,000 on "excessive airfare" and the EPA watchdog suggests agency recover the $124,000 in travel expenses. A new Office of Inspector General report suggests there was not "sufficient justification to support security concerns requiring the use of first- and business-class travel." (Washington Post / NBC News / CNN)
12/ Trump's prized Doral resort is in steep decline, according to company documents, showing his business problems are mounting. Eric Trump said the resort was "on fire," but the company later said profitability was down 69%. (Washington Post)- Trump's Mar-a-Lago took a financial hit last year. "The Art of the Deal" continues to make money, but Trump's dozen-plus other books brought in next to nothing — $201 or less. (Politico)
- Trump's wealth in the spotlight with new disclosure forms. America is about to get a tantalizing look into the hidden fortune on which Donald Trump made his name but is at the root of some of the most mysterious unresolved questions about his presidency. (CNN)
- Televangelist Jim Bakker Show Peddles $45 Coin to Pray for President Donald Trump in SpectacularGrift. For just $45, you can pray for the president with this coin that's sold by a guy who says God told him you need the coin. (esquire.com)
poll/ Voters still see Trump as a successful businessman. The president maintains a positive image despite recent negative reports about his tax filings. (Politico)
poll/ 77% of Americans don't think Trump's term should be extended two years. 7% of respondents said that if Trump loses the 2020 election, he should ignore the results and stay in office. (University of Virginia Center for Politics) -
Speaking of that immigration plan, I saw some of Trump's speech today. One line in relation to merit-based immigration made me cringe. Trump actually complained about "discrimination against genius" of all things.
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Yeah, I'm sure Trump and a large number of Republicans would know all about discriminating against genius.
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More of the meme-makers show an actual grasp of logic when it comes to this shit:
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