crunch
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Post by crunch on Nov 21, 2018 9:47:35 GMT -6
I really would love to delete facebook but military spouse groups are how I learn most about the bases we move to and with a move coming up, I don't know how else I would get all of that info.
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Nov 21, 2018 9:47:52 GMT -6
The judge’s ruling is worth a read. It’s fire in some parts. Basically calling out lack of health care for women once they become pregnant and also calling this gaslighting. 🔥🔥🔥
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Nov 21, 2018 9:48:34 GMT -6
Sheera Frenkel, one of the NYT reporters on the Facebook story last week, tweeted out today that they tried repeatedly to get Zuckerberg and Sandberg on the record for their article, but they wouldn't respond. Another user followed up with the note that shortly before the article published--the full details of which Zuckerberg and Sandberg were aware of--Sandberg dumped FB stock. 😳 Wow. So this is going from bad to worse.
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Post by jaygee on Nov 21, 2018 10:13:16 GMT -6
A little birdy told me Sandberg's plans to run for the CA senate seat have crashed and burned hard this year. I’m more than ok with that. I enjoyed her book and have previously heard good things from people who know her, but even before this scandal (which is really damaging my opinion of her), I would be very ugh about her entering politics. Especially when we have a lot of qualified congress people in CA that could run for Senate.
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Post by teatime on Nov 21, 2018 11:46:57 GMT -6
I’m horrified. time.com/5460982/michigan-judge-female-genital-mutilation-ban-unconstitutional/Apparently the judge reasoned that the federal law was attempting to regulate “local criminal activity” and as such was an overreach. I guess I understand, but I feel like there’s got to be a different angle to approach it from, like the fact that people were traveling from different states to see this doctor. Regardless, Michigan now has a law against FGM but since it’s not retroactive, no penalties in this case.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Nov 21, 2018 12:51:42 GMT -6
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Post by enchanted on Nov 21, 2018 14:00:56 GMT -6
I get worked up about quite a few things, but spouting off about "late term abortion" is a surefire way to get me to go batshit on a person. I know women who have had to make that choice. They are in my loss group and I will defend them every fucking time.
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 21, 2018 14:04:13 GMT -6
I get worked up about quite a few things, but spouting off about "late term abortion" is a surefire way to get me to go batshit on a person. I know women who have had to make that choice. They are in my loss group and I will defend them every fucking time. I know of 2 personally who have had to make that awful decision. It wasn't easy or flippant and anyone who thinks otherwise deserves to be punted to the sun.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 21, 2018 14:04:53 GMT -6
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Nov 21, 2018 14:21:44 GMT -6
April Ryan asked POTUS about Ivanka’s emails and he pointed at her and said “whatever”.
So decorum.
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 21, 2018 14:27:39 GMT -6
April Ryan asked POTUS about Ivanka’s emails and he pointed at her and said “whatever”. So decorum. de·co·rum /dəˈkôrəm/ noun noun: decorum behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. ignoring that which you do not like; only applies to you and not to others "you exhibit remarkable modesty and decorum" "I dont like you so I'm gonna sneer and point and walk away" synonyms: propriety, seemliness, decency, good taste, correctness; abandon, recklessness, immorality, incivility
I've taken the liberty of rewriting the definition of decorum to get us through the next 2 years.
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Post by doublestuf on Nov 21, 2018 14:42:32 GMT -6
April Ryan will be the next person they go directly after. I'm surprised she wasn't the first to have her pass taken away.
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Post by enchanted on Nov 21, 2018 14:58:17 GMT -6
April Ryan will be the next person they go directly after. I'm surprised she wasn't the first to have her pass taken away. Agreed. I hope the same outrage happens for her as it did for Acosta.
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peaseblossom55
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Post by peaseblossom55 on Nov 21, 2018 15:07:37 GMT -6
I had an abortion at almost 22 weeks not a choice I wanted to make at all. It’s kind of my hill to die on and since I’ve done quite a bit of advocacy work around it. It all makes me so so angry.
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richard
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Post by richard on Nov 21, 2018 15:14:43 GMT -6
Tweeting at the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Jaysus.
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crunch
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Post by crunch on Nov 21, 2018 15:14:54 GMT -6
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Post by enchanted on Nov 21, 2018 18:15:51 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Nov 21, 2018 18:34:08 GMT -6
Laura Loomer’s been banned from Twitter:
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Nov 21, 2018 19:17:42 GMT -6
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Post by sctiger on Nov 21, 2018 20:08:08 GMT -6
I get worked up about quite a few things, but spouting off about "late term abortion" is a surefire way to get me to go batshit on a person. I know women who have had to make that choice. They are in my loss group and I will defend them every fucking time. Totally agree. I've never been in that position, but we talked about what we would do and we both agreed we would want to end the pregnancy. I think that for my mental well being I would want it to be over so I could grieve and start to heal. There was a teacher a my school and he and his wife found out a few years ago that their daughter had no kidneys and would not survive. They decided to continue with the pregnancy. They even switched doctors becuase of the suggestion of termination (I found out later). They are religious and started a Facebook page dedicated to their journey and decision to continue with the pregnancy. I totally support a woman's decision to continue, but I did not like their self righteous attitude toward women who would choose differently (they posted about this on social media). Their daughter was stillborn at 35 weeks and they went on to have a healthy baby the next year.
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cnf
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Post by cnf on Nov 21, 2018 20:21:15 GMT -6
As to the termination discussion, women's reproductive rights will always be a hill for me.
We thought we were going to have to make that decision with my first pregnancy. I remember sitting in the genetic counselors office trying with all my might not to break down as she explained to us that we should prepare for a medical termination. It was gut wrenching, one of the worst days. I am eternally grateful that what they anticipated to be wrong with DD1 ended up not being the case. But not until after weeks of stress and heartache and testing to get those answers.
My heart goes out to anyone who has had to make that choice.
Nobody, NOBODY, deserves any right to have a fucking say except for the parents and the medical professionals involved. I will fight for this.
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crunch
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Post by crunch on Nov 22, 2018 6:43:57 GMT -6
Happy Thanksgiving friends. Thank you for being such a supportive, funny, understanding community. I wish we were posting about another President but I'm thankful to be here with you all.
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Post by jaygee on Nov 22, 2018 9:35:52 GMT -6
I had a “I’m not at home in my bubble” moment yesterday. Was out shopping and saw an old white man in a red shirt that said Deplorables Lives Matter. Ugh. It took my breath away. I can’t imagine being a POC and seeing that guy. I would fear for my safety.
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Post by jaygee on Nov 22, 2018 9:38:17 GMT -6
Happy Thanksgiving, my peeps. I’m thankful to have you as my sanity and y’all bring so much knowledge to my life. As you can tell, I’m so grateful I haven’t been able to break away from you yet. 🤣
Hope you all have a peaceful day and are able to find reminders of the good in the world. 😘
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Nov 22, 2018 11:55:24 GMT -6
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Post by doublestuf on Nov 22, 2018 13:02:49 GMT -6
Happy American turkey day, politics board fam. That Trump and Pence??
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richard
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Post by richard on Nov 22, 2018 13:53:44 GMT -6
Happy Thanksgiving all. I’m drinking and watching Harry Potter at the in-laws’.
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Post by stringy on Nov 22, 2018 14:01:54 GMT -6
Happy turkey day. I'm definitely thankful for all I've learned from you all.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Nov 22, 2018 14:20:56 GMT -6
Happy thanksgiving everyone!! Thanks for being you. May your day be maga free and the wine flow freely if not
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Nov 22, 2018 14:41:52 GMT -6
Happy thanksgiving everyone!! Thanks for being you. May your day be maga free and the wine flow freely if not 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thank goodness my sobriety is protected by having a very progressive family gathering. Anti-trump memes and lots of pie for all!
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