Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

babylonsister

(171,063 posts)
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 04:21 PM Mar 2012

Pic: 'Go probe yourself'

http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/08/10613001-pic-go-probe-yourself

Pic: 'Go probe yourself'
By Laura Conaway
-
Thu Mar 8, 2012 3:11 PM EST

Photo: Haisley Beard Smith/Facebook



In Virginia, Republicans backed off their vaginal probe ultrasound bill, and the protests just kept coming.

Today in Alabama, where Republicans have also backed off the vaginal part of their vaginal probe bill, protesters gathered. From the looks of the crowd in Montgomery, they're not backing down. More on the show tonight.

(More photos from Alabama voters opposed to forced ultrasound @ link)
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Pic: 'Go probe yourself' (Original Post) babylonsister Mar 2012 OP
That's a great sign, but I'm more intrigued with the... KansDem Mar 2012 #1
Don't know who that was referencing; hopefully someone will let us know. nt babylonsister Mar 2012 #3
My only thought is that there are state legislators... KansDem Mar 2012 #6
Read the name on the red sign in the picture TheCowsCameHome Mar 2012 #7
Thanks! nt babylonsister Mar 2012 #8
In reality he is a chickenrancher? HubertHeaver Mar 2012 #9
According to his website. Buckawk! Buckawk! TheCowsCameHome Mar 2012 #11
How many chickens does an OBGYN charge for a vaginal probe? OffWithTheirHeads Mar 2012 #5
They should create a special probe just for those men. LiberalFighter Mar 2012 #2
I think that would be more effective billybob537 Mar 2012 #10
Go Alabama! JNelson6563 Mar 2012 #4
"Go Prove yourself" I love it! Auntie Bush Mar 2012 #12

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
1. That's a great sign, but I'm more intrigued with the...
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 04:32 PM
Mar 2012

"Chicken farmers do not equal OB/GYN"

"Chicken farmers?"

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
6. My only thought is that there are state legislators...
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 04:53 PM
Mar 2012

...from Alabama's farming and agricultural industries who are pushing for a law demanding women submit to a medical procedure that should only be prescribed by a OB/GYN.

If that's the case, it's quite effective!

billybob537

(3,840 posts)
10. I think that would be more effective
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 06:47 PM
Mar 2012

if we hooked it up to a TASER and something to make it spin!!!! !!!! !!!! !!!! !!!! !!!!

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
4. Go Alabama!
Thu Mar 8, 2012, 04:38 PM
Mar 2012

Support and encouragement to our liberal brothers and sisters in Alabama (even the moderates!) who are standing up to this crap!

In solidarity!

Julie

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Pic: 'Go probe yourself'