Maybe the PP attack isn't all about abortion

[maxrandb]

So, Planned Parenthood does not “get” much money from the government. The vast majority of federal dollars they receive come in the form of reimbursements for care they provide to Medicare patients (about $500M per year).

What if this entire “poutrage” about PP has nothing to do with abortion, but is instead a plan to shut them down, so some “private” Walmart type corporation can come in and grab that $500M?

It would definitely not be the first time that “wingnuts” riled up their “Xtian” right to benefit their corporate masters.

Wasn’t it Lyndon Johnson who said; "If you can convince the lowest white man that he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll even empty his pockets for you."

[Warpy]

1. No, it's not about abortion, it's about contraception

There are some men out there who can't stand the notion of free women.

[pnwmom]

2. I certainly wouldn't put it past them. n/t

[luvspeas]

3. not Walmart but almost...crisis pregnancy centers...

Guess who's been getting all that money to buy and administer those fucking (and I literally mean fucking) vaginal ultrasound machines that are now required to get an abortion in so many states? Yes, a woman wants an abortion they have to go to a crisis pregnancy center and get a vaginal ultrasound administered by a unlicensed health care provider (true) that was paid for with OUR MONEY. It's rape of the worst kind.

[maxrandb]

4. So

Unlike when the GOPer's say that our "tax money is being used to rape", there is some truth to it with the example you site.

It's like I've been living in a fucking Bizarro World. Ever since St. Ronnie ascended to the Presidency, this country has been fucked in the head.

It's like he somehow fulfilled the Joker's plan from the Dark Knight

[KT2000]

5. it's about men controlling women

and making their "choices" for them.
I doubt RWers will spend money on women's healthcare - even if it is a beloved, connected corporation.

[maxrandb]

6. I had a friend who used to say

If men got pregnant, not only would abortion be legal...it would be available at 7/11 and the cost would be tax-deductible.