Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:00 PM
kpete (69,767 posts)
Democratic Women Boycott House Contraception Hearing After Republicans Prevent Women From Testifying
Democratic Women Boycott House Contraception Hearing After Republicans Prevent Women From Testifying
By Igor Volsky on Feb 16, 2012 at 10:52 am This morning, Democrats tore into House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) for preventing women and minorities from testifying before a hearing examining the Obama administration’s new regulation requiring employers and insurers to provide contraception coverage to their employees. Republicans oppose the administration’s rule and have sponsored legislation that would allow employers to limit the availability of birth control to women. Ranking committee member Elijah Cummings (D-MD) had asked Issa to include a female witness at the hearing, but the Chairman refused, arguing that “As the hearing is not about reproductive rights and contraception but instead about the Administration’s actions as they relate to freedom of religion and conscience, he believes that Ms. Fluke is not an appropriate witness.” And so Cummings, along with the Democratic women on the panel, took their request to the hearing room, demanding that Issa consider the testimony of a female college student. But the California congressman insisted that the hearing should focus on the rules’ alleged infringement on “religious liberty,” not contraception coverage, and denied the request. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) walked out of the hearing in protest of his decision, citing frustration over the fact that the first panel of witnesses consisted only of male religious leaders against the rule. Holmes Norton said she will not return, calling Issa’s chairmanship an “autocratic regime.” More: http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/02/16/426850/democratic-women-boycott-issas-contraception-hearing-for-preventing-women-from-testifying/ Those allowed to testify today make up the tables and immediately behind, the rest of the room is made up of those NOT ALLOWED to testify. 
Notice any particular "gender" difference? http://rising-hegemon.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-republican-darrell-issa-runs.html
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Response to jpak (Reply #1)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:10 PM
atreides1 (15,674 posts)
8. I'm sure there are women voters in his district
Response to atreides1 (Reply #8)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 02:23 AM
99. I am a woman voter in his district and I just let him know how I feel about that sham of a meeting.
Response to jpak (Reply #1)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:06 PM
52. so women aren't religious too? WHat a sack of shit indeed.
Response to roguevalley (Reply #52)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:14 PM
54. According to Issa, they should submit to men and be seen - not heard
Response to roguevalley (Reply #64)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 11:22 AM
JustAnotherGen (29,882 posts)
111. Or mine! Or me!
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Response to jpak (Reply #1)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:29 PM
62. I live in the jerks distric
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and he's a complete shill for the 1%. He keep's getting reelected too. He has millions to throw into his campaigns, and it is undoubtedly a conservative area. That's why I'm on DU so much, there's few people I can relate to around here. Thanks for being this Dems. outlet.
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Response to xtraxritical (Reply #62)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:51 PM
vanlassie (4,611 posts)
95. Issa is the Biggest Asshat Who Ever Walked.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:05 PM
2. The republicans are so progressively 16th century
Response to graywarrior (Reply #2)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:11 PM
cstanleytech (23,995 posts)
10. No they arent
Response to cstanleytech (Reply #10)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:03 PM
31. It had to be a liberal that invented the wheel
Response to Rozlee (Reply #38)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 07:48 PM
cstanleytech (23,995 posts)
79. You forgot the part where the conservative caveman would have also
Response to graywarrior (Reply #2)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:56 PM
Magoo48 (3,336 posts)
67. Bunch of old limber-dicks with their nasty brown noses buried deep into women's business.
Response to Magoo48 (Reply #67)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 03:18 AM
102. OK, that's it,
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all the limber dicks in the front row, mandatory castration for all of you! There, now you personally won't have any more worries about contraception.
SANTORUM NEW RULE COMING SOON! HE'S LEARNING FROM THE BEST. An Islamic cleric residing in Europe said that women should not be close to bananas or cucumbers, in order to avoid any “sexual thoughts.” The unnamed sheikh, who was featured in an article on el-Senousa news, was quoted saying that if women wish to eat these food items, a third party, preferably a male related to them such as their a father or husband, should cut the items into small pieces and serve. He said that these fruits and vegetables “resemble the male penis” and hence could arouse women or “make them think of sex.”  |
Response to crunch60 (Reply #102)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 08:19 AM
onlyadream (2,106 posts)
107. That's what they're worried about
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I just read this to my hubby, to which he promptly picked up a pen and added bananas and cucumbers to the grocery list, lol.
Your post was a joke, right?  |
Response to onlyadream (Reply #107)
Sun Feb 26, 2012, 04:35 AM
124. I wish I would have saved the link
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but knowing the mind set of the some of these religious fanatics, I wouldn't doubt it to be true.
Postscript: Dr. Ruth say's, "self sexual gratification can be fun" |
Response to graywarrior (Reply #2)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 06:10 AM
105. Yes, the GOP is currently composed of "Renaissance men" ...
Response to TahitiNut (Reply #105)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 11:58 AM
lunatica (53,168 posts)
113. Next on the agenda: Do women have souls?
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:07 PM
elleng (117,965 posts)
3. Good work, Eleanor!
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:09 PM
5. Why didn't Cummings and the Democratic men walk out too?
Response to Richardo (Reply #5)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:58 PM
LNM (993 posts)
58. That's what I was thinking as well. nt
Response to Richardo (Reply #5)
Sat Feb 18, 2012, 02:36 AM
123. And how about the good guys in the Senate?
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:09 PM
6. Pfft. What would women know about birth control?
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Response to Liberal Veteran (Reply #6)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 02:02 PM
41. Pfft. What would women know about birth control?
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or religious freedoms for that mater? I mean, get real!
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Response to zipplewrath (Reply #7)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:12 PM
TrogL (32,706 posts)
11. I'm an old white guy. I'd never be a member of that Party.
Response to zipplewrath (Reply #7)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:14 PM
cstanleytech (23,995 posts)
14. minor correction
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Response to cstanleytech (Reply #14)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 01:32 PM
Magoo48 (3,336 posts)
117. As an old white guy, I thank you for your rewrite...
Response to Magoo48 (Reply #117)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 10:33 PM
cstanleytech (23,995 posts)
118. As a middle aged white guy I accept.
Response to MNBrewer (Reply #16)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:54 PM
28. Token.
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Cuz they don't want to appear racist, too.
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Response to southerncrone (Reply #28)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:21 PM
lark (20,718 posts)
34. At that point they were doing their best to promote their sexism, racism was irrelevant
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:13 PM
12. Women should not have their health care trampled on by some male only religious panel...
Response to tech_smythe (Reply #57)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 01:26 AM
97. And women's Periods shouldn't be Trampled on
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:13 PM
13. I hope that the Democrats remember to do the same to the GOP with their witnesses.
Response to kemah (Reply #13)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 09:03 PM
89. I hope we don't even have hearings on this stuff...
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:15 PM
15. Scandalous, complete negation of the principles
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of democratic free speech, not to mention equal treatment under the law.
Issa should be strung up by his sexist, misogynistic testicles.
 to the Dem women who walked out.
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Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:24 PM
17. It's amazing how Issa is able to constantly out-douchebag himself
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:25 PM
18. I'd like to know how many of this panel of assholes
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:26 PM
leftyladyfrommo (16,516 posts)
19. Women should just start not having sex with men.
Response to leftyladyfrommo (Reply #19)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:34 PM
21. Harsh. Perhaps just not with Republican men? Please. n/t
Response to SomeGuyInEagan (Reply #21)
Sat Feb 18, 2012, 12:29 AM
csziggy (33,652 posts)
121. What was that Greek play about that?
Response to leftyladyfrommo (Reply #19)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:00 PM
29. Good idea, but....
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fear the rape rate would increase.
However, it's an excellent idea that women should promote in the media (you know those car chasers that are always looking for an outrageous story, as opposed to real news). Similar to the OWS movement. Probably one or two days is all it would take for this to be dropped by the GOP. What would the GOP do if they pissed off MEN, too! Bwahahaha! 
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Response to southerncrone (Reply #77)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 08:25 PM
83. No men that I know fall into this "category"
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:31 PM
catbyte (29,356 posts)
20. What's next? GOP efforts to nix that pesky old 19th Amendment?
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Assholes. Misogynistic assholes. I hope their partners cut them off just like Antigone.
 
Diane Anishinaabe in MI and mom to Sophie, Taz, Nigel & Leo, members of Dogs Against Romney, Cat Division "We Ride Inside--Hiss!" |
Response to sulphurdunn (Reply #23)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 12:44 PM
catbyte (29,356 posts)
24. Sad, but true.
Response to AlbertCat (Reply #42)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 08:41 PM
88. What are their URLs? Are they on FiOS on Demand?
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Response to catbyte (Reply #20)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:01 PM
30. The Stepfords are not programmed to refuse.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:15 PM
33. My God is there anyone in this nation stupid enough to call this a democracy anymore?
Response to jwirr (Reply #33)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 01:24 PM
lark (20,718 posts)
36. If they do, they are lying
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 02:10 PM
44. Jesus Christ Darrell Issa is a piece of shit.
Response to Arkana (Reply #44)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 08:06 PM
82. He's also trying to destroy the Post Office
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 02:45 PM
45. One Would Guess That Not A Single Witness
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 03:12 PM
qanda (10,422 posts)
46. Facebook and Twitter are eating him alive
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 03:39 PM
50. I'm surprised they didn't make the women wear veils.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 03:41 PM
51. Game of Dunces, what no bibles being held & shaken into the camera? Calling all women...
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:14 PM
53. What a bunch of sexist old assholes.
Response to liberal N proud (Reply #53)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 06:24 PM
71. +10,000,000,000 That's with a "B"
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 04:48 PM
56. What is Issa afraid of? Someones opinion?
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:05 PM
59. This crap should fly back in their faces.
Response to Arugula Latte (Reply #60)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 06:17 PM
Lifelong Protester (8,420 posts)
69. Beverage spew here!!
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You owe me a new keyboard!!
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Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:42 PM
63. Craziness is: Letting a criminal be in charge of investigations.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:45 PM
65. Why don't Republicans seem to care how they appear to intelligent informed voters?
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I believe this seeming disregard for mass opinion is due to their belief that they've got the election "jacked" already.
Few talk about the fact that especially since 2010, (when 29 million of "us"  , sat home in a snit, the Republicans have gained control of almost all the state legislatures and governorships. With that control they are in a perfect position to not only disenfranchise millions of likely Democratic voters but "jimmy" the numbers as well.
There is no other explaination I can see. I submit that they will use mass election fraud to win the elections not only in Washington but in the State and local races as well. I strongly recommend that "we" ALL put aside our differences and that for the survival of our Republic we ALL come out to vote in November! And regardless of party we ALL vote Democratic straight down the line this time (no third party nonsense). AND that if we can, get active in Democratic Clubs throughout the country and join organizations promoting fair and accurate elections like the League of Women Voters. Only a huge landslide can overwhelm the rigged elections we can expect to see from these cretins. Just my very strong opinion. |
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 05:51 PM
66. Could these folks be anymore sexist if they tried outright? /nt
Response to jimlup (Reply #66)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 12:09 PM
lunatica (53,168 posts)
114. It seems they're trying outright now
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 06:20 PM
70. I'm sick of the GOP clown car Congress. nt
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 06:40 PM
Blue Owl (40,986 posts)
74. Sausagefest 2012
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 07:49 PM
80. FORBID Women from Talking?! SOB slobs
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 08:26 PM
Warren DeMontague (80,708 posts)
84. K&R
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Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 10:41 PM
90. Kinda says it all about republican respect for women.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:07 PM
92. There is the Ad right there to run against any conservative.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:11 PM
93. "Issa’s chairmanship an “autocratic regime.” "
Response to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #93)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 12:13 PM
lunatica (53,168 posts)
115. Proud Feminist here forever.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:14 PM
94. Title is misleading and may cause overreaction.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 01:46 AM
98. Tell me this doesn't very clearly demonstrate the government ESTABLISHING religious teachings.
Response to kpete (Original post)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 02:33 AM
Crunchy Frog (26,155 posts)
100. I wish that all of their wives would go Lysistrata on them.
Response to Crunchy Frog (Reply #100)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 02:55 AM
101. These guys are too petty to run a middle school car wash, let alone, the House. nt
Response to Tiggeroshii (Reply #103)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 05:51 AM
104. FWIW, it's viral on Twitter & Facebook
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Response to kpete (Original post)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 07:44 AM
106. K&R
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Can somebody please drag these asshats out of the Dark Age?
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Response to kpete (Original post)
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 01:09 PM
Uncle Joe (53,451 posts)
116. This is why we need an Equal Rights Amendment re: gender,
Response to kpete (Original post)
Sun Feb 26, 2012, 04:01 PM
125. I guess women can't even speak on freedom of religion and conscience.
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They aren't qualified.
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