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malthaussen

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15. Are you kidding? I didn't even know PP was around in 1947.

Reply to rpannier (Original post)

Thu Aug 6, 2015, 10:28 AM

Aug 2015

The counseling center where I volunteered in the early 70's had a PP clinic upstairs once a week where one could get BC prescribed. I'd thought it was a contemporary development.

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Quick Quiz: Who was Planned Parenthood's treasurer in 1947 [View all] rpannier Aug 2015 OP

somebody should ask hiim about his family's support for PP. CTyankee Aug 2015 #1

Don't mistake PBush's fascination with eugenics for feminism. leveymg Aug 2015 #2

Politically, It Doesn't Matter ProfessorGAC Aug 2015 #3

Yes, I was surprised he pulled the pin on that one. He's proving to be slightly less defective. leveymg Aug 2015 #4

He's Less Stupid ProfessorGAC Aug 2015 #5

Compared to his GOP peers on the stage tonight, that makes Jeb a pillar of wisdom and intellect. leveymg Aug 2015 #6

Terrific! ProfessorGAC Aug 2015 #7

You know you're in trouble... rpannier Aug 2015 #11

I don't think so Travis_0004 Aug 2015 #26

I'm not rpannier Aug 2015 #10

Absolutely. And eugenics was big in the state they them represented. This was also why Prescott jwirr Aug 2015 #20

Perhaps, because of rather than in spite of. leveymg Aug 2015 #21

The Bushes and Rockefeller's fascination with eugenics also led to their.... Raster Aug 2015 #23

Of course, who capitalized the NSDAP and the rearming of Germany? leveymg Aug 2015 #24

Does this mean we're supposed to like Prescott or go side-eye on PP? Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2015 #8

Neither rpannier Aug 2015 #9

What is the chance Loser Kelly will bring that up tonight? snooper2 Aug 2015 #12

That would be worth watching rpannier Aug 2015 #13

email her the info. It will make things interesting MiniMe Aug 2015 #14

Are you kidding? I didn't even know PP was around in 1947. malthaussen Aug 2015 #15

Birth control pills were a contemporary development ToxMarz Aug 2015 #18

Yep, there was a definite aura of "plain brown wrapper." malthaussen Aug 2015 #19

Do you have a link? hamsterjill Aug 2015 #16

how's this? dhol82 Aug 2015 #17

Thank you!!! hamsterjill Aug 2015 #27

don't you mean Rubbers Bush SoLeftIAmRight Aug 2015 #22

Planned Parenthood has changed their emphasis over the years 1939 Aug 2015 #25