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In reply to the discussion: What makes this most difficult to accept [View all]msanthrope
(37,549 posts)37. and there's your problem...
Intelligent women who have heard her on the abortion issue know that she is accurately reflecting the state of the law for the last 40 years in this nation.... like it or not the state has the right to restrict abortion past the point of viability. It's settled law and that's not going to change.
Women who know reproductive law like me understand exactly what Hillary is saying. That you refuse to accept my expertise and the expertise of organizations like Planned Parenthood doesn't win any points for your argument.
In your attempt to explain reproductive law you only show your shallow understanding of it.
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Yes, but what they actually said is not as clear as some on DU pretend. A mere sampling.
merrily
Jun 2016
#6
No they haven't. Don't mistake results from a corrupted system as speaking for the People.
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#114
Trade deals? She will work with Congress. Military conflict? She will use prudence.
tonyt53
Jun 2016
#3
"There is no bargaining on that for her." - Did you miss the time Clinton indicated she was open to
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#28
Thing is, you'd turn away because you have no answer to the legal point raised.
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#69
Thank you for making my point....clinging to ignorance about actual reproductive law, whilst
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#83
Casey is the SCOTUS decision that defines abortion rights for American women.
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#100
I just got mansplained on abortion rights by a guy who doesn't know what this is.
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#108
I find this to be one of the most intelligent and beautifully worded responses on this topic. Thanks
PeaceNikki
Jun 2016
#44
Thank you.....note that the OP finds my tone not to his liking....it's hilarious. nt
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#85
I am an intelligent woman who has heard Hillary's stance on abortion and other issues...
Silver_Witch
Jun 2016
#64
You've "heard" on abortion? I've worn the blue vest. Maybe you need to hear from more
msanthrope
Jun 2016
#71
Those flaws are high on the list for the privileged and not the marginalized and the fact that...
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#5
Me and mine? Ugh. I posted to you about you. Are you responsible for every post by
merrily
Jun 2016
#40
Justify it as you will. Belligerence and pettiness changes nothing. Nothing!
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#66
Neither does snark about how you just can't be nice to Bernie's supporters, but that hasn't
merrily
Jun 2016
#88
Yes, yes ... we know. Bernie's aggressive supporters have suddenly become delicate flowers. And ...
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#101
Keep ignoring that you posted repeatedly that you did not know how Hillary supporters
merrily
Jun 2016
#103
"Bernie wasn't running to be president of the United States" -- ALL his statements to the contrary..
JonLeibowitz
Jun 2016
#98
the SCOTUS never granted a right to abortions deep into the third trimester.
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#99
I didnt say he was perfect but if you liked Obama then you should be fine with Hillary.
DCBob
Jun 2016
#24
I trust Obama's integrity, even when I disagree with him and feel comfortable with him in charge
Armstead
Jun 2016
#65
No.. because she has said it many many times and has worked for women's issues in the past.
DCBob
Jun 2016
#45
Hillary has said a lot, including that she is willing to negotiate a Const. Am.
merrily
Jun 2016
#49
Women are supposed to care who some anonymous DU male says he trusts on abortion?
merrily
Jun 2016
#92
Here is the thing, I know in your hearts you believe all the hype about Clinton.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#19
Yes. But only one side can win an election, and progressive success doesn't depend on one election
HereSince1628
Jun 2016
#26
Are you some kind of HA Goodman acolyte? No one has time to follow so many links down
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#56
Gee, I'm so sorry for backing up what I said with links instead of bullshitting. I'm so ashamed.
merrily
Jun 2016
#61
I've never seen so much hysteria from people who are supposed to be critical thinkers.
BobbyDrake
Jun 2016
#39