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Kath2

(3,074 posts) Sun Aug 22, 2021, 08:59 PM Aug 2021

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AOC states it simply. Thank you, AOC. [View all]

Abortion bans aren’t just about controlling women’s bodies.

They’re about controlling women’s sexuality. Owning women.

From limiting birth control to banning comprehensive sex ed, US religious fundamentalists are working hard to outlaw sex that falls outside their theology.

- AOC

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AOC states it simply. Thank you, AOC. [View all] Kath2 Aug 2021 OP

K&R ck4829 Aug 2021 #1

been saying that markie Aug 2021 #2

Exactly! leftieNanner Aug 2021 #3

IMO theology has nothing to do with it. Demobrat Aug 2021 #4

But the reasons for wanting to punish women often stem from theology. ShazzieB Aug 2021 #6

Well sure it's used as an excuse. Demobrat Aug 2021 #15

Always good to remember that luvtheGWN Aug 2021 #43

Totally agree. Joinfortmill Aug 2021 #5

The American Talibon Historic NY Aug 2021 #7

Some of the laws the American Christian Taliban will emplace if allowed to power. spike jones Aug 2021 #9

Woman is the n***** of the world - John Lennon 1972 walkingman Aug 2021 #8

I hope that doesn't get hidden for the n word use, FoxNewsSucks Aug 2021 #11

You might want to * that N-word Deep State Witch Aug 2021 #31

AOC gets it, totally Hekate Aug 2021 #10

Religious groups have been fighting sex education in WI public schools since the late 1980 usaf-vet Aug 2021 #13

+1 n/t ChazII Aug 2021 #28

What did she say? George II Aug 2021 #12

absolutely... myohmy2 Aug 2021 #14

Kick! n/t iluvtennis Aug 2021 #16

Have been saying this for decades. niyad Aug 2021 #17

And she nailed it to the wall with this Autumn Aug 2021 #18

+1000 Celerity Aug 2021 #55

+1000 Bettie Aug 2021 #58

And yet they never make an appearance in others. Autumn Aug 2021 #60

Weird right? Bettie Aug 2021 #65

Yet the quote is two years old. sheshe2 Aug 2021 #63

Wait, so this thread isn't really about a 2-year old tweet?? Nixie Aug 2021 #66

Even they admit it. CrispyQ Aug 2021 #19

KnR MiHale Aug 2021 #20

Why LGBTQA must support choice Tiger8 Aug 2021 #21

Thousands of people have ALREADY stated the same thing. Isn't she "simply" just repeating what other NurseJackie Aug 2021 #22

Nothing knee-jerk negative... tonedevil Aug 2021 #23

I'm being honest and factual. I don't know why that would bother anyone. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #26

If that's what you like to call it. /nt tonedevil Aug 2021 #27

Now Madam...When One Is Being Mansplained On THis Subject One Must Acquiesce Me. Aug 2021 #32

Mansplained? tonedevil Aug 2021 #33

Why...Can'T You Figure It Out? Me. Aug 2021 #34

I guess you are just too smart for me. /nt tonedevil Aug 2021 #36

Why Thank You Me. Aug 2021 #37

I'm glad to be able to give you... tonedevil Aug 2021 #39

It Is, Of Course, What THe World Lives For Me. Aug 2021 #40

+1 Celerity Aug 2021 #57

I don't even know where that "quote" came from out of the blue, but it's nothing that hasn't.... George II Aug 2021 #25

For better of worse... tonedevil Aug 2021 #44

No one diminished what she said. I believe only historical context was added. It seems odd though.. George II Aug 2021 #45

True though by the same token treestar Aug 2021 #54

Are you saying... tonedevil Aug 2021 #56

No. treestar Aug 2021 #59

OK tonedevil Aug 2021 #61

So... Those who continue the fight deserve... What? Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #29

There is no mention of any "fight" or "fighting" in the OP's quotes, not even where it came from. George II Aug 2021 #35

No... It does not use either of those words... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #38

You're correct, my mistake (long threads get complicated!) George II Aug 2021 #41

here Celerity Aug 2021 #62

That's not for me to say. I can tell you what they don't deserve however. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #42

OK... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #46

Actually THere's Even More To It Now Me. Aug 2021 #24

Not a new idea, but good to hear it from an elected Representative. Martin68 Aug 2021 #30

K and R Stuart G Aug 2021 #47

REPEAL THE 19TH AMENDMENT!! AZ8theist Aug 2021 #48

K & R...for truth...and it has always been true...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #49

Damned right in every syllable. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #50

K&R spanone Aug 2021 #51

I really like AOC. She is intelligent, articulate, compassionate and has grit. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #52

K&R Blue Owl Aug 2021 #53

AOC. One of the very best. +1 BeckyDem Aug 2021 #64

I love AOC - but to me, this is really WAY over the top. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 #67