President Bush's latest.

Original post by shelzyp

Jan 23, 2004 10:21 AM

He really annoys me, I heard there were anti-abortion protestors outside of the White House and he came out and applauded them in their efforts!! UGH, I hate him!!!!

shelzyp Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:00 AM

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Posted by cp0329

Yes. If I can manage to go in April, this would be my third march on Washington.

That is great that you have marched 2 other times. I will defintly look into going. It scares em to see my choices taken away from myself and others.

peeweesgirl Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:01 AM

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Where did you here that ? (shelzyp)

shelzyp Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:04 AM

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On the radio.

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:09 AM

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my my tensions are running high in this room. I have a question for shelzyp, what is the response that you would hope for from the pres.

shelzyp Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:09 AM

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Posted by cp0329

Color me crazy, but I don't find it appropriate for him to stand outside and applaud them. Would he walk outside and BOO ProChoicer's? (I know it's a free country and all)...but it just comes across as immature and inappropriate to me. ESPECIALLY when the majority of the country (albeit, it's a very small margin) favor the right's of women being protected.

All we can do is count the days until he is defeated as badly as his daddy was.

I totally agree.

I don't think George W is known for being a mature individual.

HappyEverAfter Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:10 AM

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Posted by shelzyp

Posted by cp0329

Yes. If I can manage to go in April, this would be my third march on Washington.

That is great that you have marched 2 other times. I will defintly look into going. It scares em to see my choices taken away from myself and others.

Agreed! I am thinking of going myself, was very active in pro choice all through college.

shelzyp Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:11 AM

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Posted by NYCHICK

my my tensions are running high in this room. I have a question for shelzyp, what is the response that you would hope for from the pres.

I don't think there necessarily needs to be a response.

But the point I was making is that this really upsets me that an individual who wants to take away my choice is in office.

Jordan Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:12 AM

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Posted by shelzyp

I don't think there necessarily needs to be a response.

But the point I was making is that this really upsets me that an individual who wants to take away my choice is in office.

Exactly.

Jordan Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:13 AM

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I'll look into the details - I usually rcv information from the local NOW office. NARAL is good for info too. Maybe a bunch of us could go - I know I have at least one friend who would go...and a few others who might be able to go.

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:15 AM

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Posted by cp0329

Posted by shelzyp

I don't think there necessarily needs to be a response.

But the point I was making is that this really upsets me that an individual who wants to take away my choice is in office.
Exactly.

I personally don't like the man but I think you are right that there need not be a response.

eroxgirl Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:17 AM

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Posted by cp0329

I'll look into the details - I usually rcv information from the local NOW office. NARAL is good for info too. Maybe a bunch of us could go - I know I have at least one friend who would go...and a few others who might be able to go.

I've never done anything like that before, and even though I don't know how feasible it is 2 months before my wedding, I'd be interested in knowing more about it.

Mary Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:19 AM

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I don't get this board lately. When someone brings up a good discussion topic, everyone gets personally offended when someone doesn't agree with them and all heck breaks loose. Grow up, ladies. Noone is out to get you.

President Bush is a person too. He is entitled to his views and he makes them well known. That is why we have a democracy: if you don't like his views, you vote against him. Although your vote counts, it is not determinative because the majority wins.

For all of you out there who do not want their choice taken away from them, there are plenty of people out there who believe abortion in murder. Personally, I am pro-choice but I will not attack anyone who disagrees. We are all allowed to have our own views.

NYCHICK Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:22 AM

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Posted by Mary

I don't get this board lately. When someone brings up a good discussion topic, everyone gets personally offended when someone doesn't agree with them and all heck breaks loose. Grow up, ladies. Noone is out to get you.

amen

Jordan Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:23 AM

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Egad Mary. No one attacked anyone.

I believe we all know that you can vote him out if you don't like him - but we all saw how that worked during the last election. He didn't win the majority vote, yet he made it into office.

And while he's in office and continuing to speak out against women and their rights, you're going to have people who are disgusted and fed up and frustrated - because at PRESENT TIME - there isn't anything we can do about it...EXCEPT voice our opinions. In this, our free country.

starhead Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:24 AM

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Posted by eroxgirl

I love that our 'free' country tries to control what we can do with our bodies

At least we still have freedom of speech, so here goes. He's an idiot. I hate him. Always have, always will.

That's why I said it was ironic that she said 'free country' - our president wants to make sure gay people don't have the 'freedom' to marry who they want and doesn't want women to have the 'freedom' of deciding what they want to do with their bodies.

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:27 AM

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'SHE' has a screen name (if not a real name)
GOD that bothers me.
She, she, she...

You're being a real ------- Starhead.

HappyEverAfter Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:29 AM

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Maybe he has the 'right' to go out and support them, but it still makes me uncomfortable. He is the President, as such he is the symbol for our country. By walking out and supporting them personally (as George Bush) he gives the impression that he, as the president, supports the pro-life cause. I just dont think that is right. It seems that he has a lot of personal issues (gay marriage, pro life, IRAQ) that he is forcing down the throat of the american people, like he is using his presidency to enforce what he thinks is right, not whats best for the country. JMO.

Mary Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:30 AM

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Posted by cp0329

He didn't win the majority vote, yet he made it into office.

You got me there.

I apologize for my curtness, but my comment was not based on this post alone. There have been a few interesting posts recently that have been spoiled by people's defensiveness which was totally uncalled for.

It seems that respecting the opinions of others has been lost on here a bit lately.

Mary Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:32 AM

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Posted by CIMINOK

'SHE' has a screen name (if not a real name)
GOD that bothers me.
She, she, she...

You're being a real ------- Starhead.

Now, you're just picking a fight. I'm done with this post.

Jordan Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:33 AM

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Posted by hmichick

Maybe he has the 'right' to go out and support them, but it still makes me uncomfortable. He is the President, as such he is the symbol for our country. By walking out and supporting them personally (as George Bush) he gives the impression that he, as the president, supports the pro-life cause. I just dont think that is right. It seems that he has a lot of personal issues (gay marriage, pro life, IRAQ) that he is forcing down the throat of the american people, like he is using his presidency to enforce what he thinks is right, not whats best for the country. JMO.

Couldn't have said it better myself!!!

I hear ya Mary...