The text of the bill isn't available yet, but the Times reports that the bill will "ensure access to contraception nationwide, moving over almost unanimous Republican opposition to protect a right that is regarded as newly under threat after the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade." The Times also says that "The measure passed 228 to 195, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in support." Predictably, those eight are Liz Cheney, Nancy Mace, Fred Upton, Anthony Gonzalez, John Katko, Brian Fitzpatrick, Maria Salazar, and Adam Kinzinger.
So 195 of the 213 House Republicans don't think there should be a federal right to contraception, which means it should be "up to the states to decide." That's nuts.
I'm willing to bet we've all used contraception at least once in our lives because we either did not want to become pregnant or to impregnate someone else. Contraception prevents unwanted pregnancies which in turn prevents abortions. Why would anti-abortion Republicans oppose it? Perhaps they don't just oppose abortions. Perhaps they oppose recreational sex, or sex between unmarried people. Which I find ironic, given their leader's ... shall we say ... reliability with the ladies.
What other source of law would oppose recreational sex, or sex between unmarried people? Oh, how about Islamic law! Wikipedia says that under Islamic law there are "two categories of legal, sexual relationships: between husband and wife, and between a man and his concubine. All other sexual relationships are considered zināʾ (fornication), including adultery and homosexuality, according to Islamic law and exegesis of the Qur'an."
I remember a time when conservatives detested Islamic law. Hannity, Judge Jeanine, and Tucker must be apoplectic! How did all these RINOs infiltrate the House Republican caucus?! Fast forward to 4:45 so the pretty blonde lady can "help you understand how you feel" on this issue.
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Here in N.J., Chris Smith voted "nay" despite being on the Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights Subcommittee, which has "oversight of: international health issues, including transboundary infectious diseases, maternal health and child survival, and programs related to the global ability to address health issues; population issues. In addition, legislation and oversight pertaining to global human rights."
We need to stop complaining about the symptoms and address the actual problem. This legislative partisanship is not solely a GOP phenomenon. 351 house seats are considered safe for a challenge from the other party according to the Cook Political Report (162 D/189R). The only challenge to keeping their jobs is a challenge from their own party in a primary. In this case, the Republicans vote “no” on a bill they know will pass (and secretly agree with) so it can’t be used as a wedge in a primary challenge. The democrats have done the same shit when the R’s had the majority. The current clownshow of R’s in congress tends to make this worse, but again it is just a symptom of a larger disease.
The two party system is killing this country right now and it needs to get fixed.
Marls for Congress
The country needs a Frat Party.
Sincere question: does the opposition also oppose getting a vasectomy?
semi-sincere answer: there's a non-trivial part of the 'opposition' that sees anything that give women agency as a problem, and as such, couldn't give two shits about what men do with their bodies. so long as they aren't fucking other dudes.
I think the Frat Party could be a splinter coalition when Marls runs things.
Let’s Go Marls sounds a lot like Let’s Go Mets
I’ve heard worse campaign slogans.
famimal’s montana pics on the socials are pretty dope
Marls for 'Merica
my 18 y/o texted us to show her first tattoo. it's a frog with wings (so it doesn't bump its ass when it jumps, i guess), prominently placed on her wrist. she and a bunch of her friends went to a place in state college, pa to get inked (about 45 minutes from the camp she's working at). my kids are all growns up. ain't that some shit.
if you liked garden state, you'll dig cha cha real smooth (on apple tv). different subject matter, similar young guy trying to figure shit out in new jersey vibe. cooper raiff directed and stars in it and he's only 25. dakota johnson is brilliant.
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