NARAL DNC give-aways
Hey, I only got condoms. From Politicker.com, today…
Anyone who has ever gone to a political convention knows that swag definitely isn’t in short supply.
But even Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cartoonist Rob Rogers was amazed when he came across a unique giveaway just before a delegation breakfast; a can by the pro-choice group NARAL labeled, “Yes We CAN!”
“The terrible pun wasn’t lost on me,” Rogers said on his blog (cartoon below).
According to the Pittsburgh cartoonist, “there was a pro-choice game booklet inside, pro-choice buttons and a pro-choice beer bottle opener.”
“I am not making this up,” he continued. “Inside the “fun games” booklet there were crosswords, jumbles, a connect-the-dot game and a maze where you had to find your way out of John McCain’s reproductive policies.”
NARAL bragged about their choice in convention giveaways on their blog, where they said they “may be a little nerdy about their swag-love, but they can’t help it!”
Also included in the can is a bottle opener, a pro-choice delegate button, and a pro-Obama window decal, all of which rubbed Rogers the wrong way.
“Look, I am totally in favor of a woman’s right to choose, but when is anything that has to do with abortion fun? ”
“And what were they thinking with that bottle opener,” Rogers said. “Do they think a pregnant woman is saying to herself, “Hmmm, this is probably the most personal, serious and emotional decision about my body I will ever have to make … it’s Miller time!”
I’m telling you the bloom is off the rose. Either abortion is becoming uncool, or even supporters are giving it more serious thought.
[HT: reader Rob T.]
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
Looks like the proaborts just can’t hold back their glee about the death of so many unborn babies any longer……
Look, I am totally in favor of a woman’s right to choose, but when is anything that has to do with abortion fun? “
This turkey-burger just doesn’t get it! Abortion is so that you can have MORE fun…..
And to think these may be our future leaders!
God Help Us.
To paraphrase Norm from “Cheers”:
Children – can’t live with ’em, could you pass the beer nuts?
The murder of innocent unborn children is no laughing matter.
There is a heaven and there is a hell.
ohhh, a hell. Yikes.
“There is a heaven and there is a hell.
Posted by: Opinionated at August 28, 2008 4:34 PM”
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Yeah, opinionated…I totally agree. This is part of Spiritual Warfare for the souls of mankind.
Unfortunately, these pro-abort folks are too busy partying with themselves to notice that they’re heading into the abyss.
Reminds me of Sr. Faustina’s dream….
Yawn. Want to read something more important than this? Click here.
http://www.pnas.org/content/105/34/12451.full
Nice try, SoMG.
Next…
Reminds me of Sr. Faustina’s dream….
Posted by: RSD at August 28, 2008 4:44 PM
ohhhh! A Sr. Faustina fan? yes?
The subject of that article–engineering seleno-proteins with selenocysteine in a genetically-programmable position, where it can be modified by a whole class of chemical reactions that affect selenium but not the common atoms of biochemistry and therefore would not hurt the rest of the protein, is much more important than the DNC. Or anyway it would be if it weren’t terminally expensive (like most techniques developed in basic science). Unfortunately the process of tricking the translation apparatus (ribosome) into misinterpreting the stop codon as a seleno-cysteine codon requires heavy-duty organic chemistry on big, delicate molecules of RNA. Also you have to make the organism express at least two new genes. The expert on this is Peter G. Schultz and if he can improve the yield he’ll get a Nobel Prize for it. Expanding the genetic code to include directing the insertion of unnatural products at specific positions, surely you can see that’s pretty fundamental even if you don’t know any chemistry.
SoMG,
While I appreciate the lecture, I think I can say with confidence that few of us on this blog care about the chemistry hijacking of the thread. Well, maybe Rae would dig it. I think your pals at the abortion provider blog would be more interested in than we would.
So how about going over there and trying it on them? (That’s blog-ese for “Stick with the topic”)
Thanks.
Wow. I wouldn’t exactly use the word “nerdy” to describe that little party pack in a can.
Jill it sounds like you are blogging from Animal House.
Actually Jill, I believe the older, mature folks are realizing that selling choice to a younger generation that knows they survived because their mother chose life is getting more difficult. It also means the younger pro-choice set tends to be more callous and inconsiderate. Let them continue promotions like this – it’s a great indicator their effort and arguments are completely bankrupt.
Actually Jill, I believe the older, mature folks are realizing that selling choice to a younger generation that knows they survived because their mother chose life is getting more difficult. It also means the younger pro-choice set tends to be more callous and inconsiderate. Let them continue promotions like this – it’s a great indicator their effort and arguments are completely bankrupt.
Posted by: Chris Arsenault at August 28, 2008 7:54 PM
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Is that so Chris? I find the younger less experienced in life set to be naively flippant about gestation and gestational consequences. I find the PL set to be extremely uneducated about the seriousness of gestation while heavily versed in meaningless bumper sticker slogans and sentimentality belonging to a level of maturity of those enamored with fairy dust, Betsy Wetsy dolls and ‘talking’ sock puppets.
Being calloused is not something to be ashamed of Chris. It speaks to experience and wisdom. I speaks to the ability to survive. What does being a tenderfoot say about a person? Unversed? Unwise? Untried? Untested?
You youngun’s born after RvW are here because your mother’s chose to continue their pregnancies and were lucky enough to give birth to an infant capable of surviving. You were wanted. Oh boo hoo!
Jill, it sounds like you are blogging from Animal House.
Carla, HEY – Delta House was vastly underrated!
30 years and one month ago today – the great movie was released.
Arlen WIlliams: To paraphrase Norm from “Cheers”:
Children – can’t live with ’em, could you pass the beer nuts?
Oh Man, this is the IMMORTALITY section:
What’s shaking Norm?”
“All four cheeks & a couple of chins.”
“What’s new Normie?”
“Terrorists, Sam. They’ve taken over my stomach & they’re demanding beer.”
“What’d you like Normie?”
“A reason to live. Give me another beer.”
“What’ll you have Normie?”
“Well, I’m in a gambling mood Sammy. I’ll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap.”
“Looks like beer, Norm.”
“Call me Mister Lucky.”
“Hey Norm, how’s the world been treating you?”
“Like a baby treats a diaper.”
“What’s the story Mr. Peterson?”
“The Bobbsey twins go to the brewery. Let’s cut to the happy ending.”
“Hey Mr. Peterson, there’s a cold one waiting for you.”
“I know, if she calls, I’m not here.”
“Beer, Norm?”
“Have I gotten that predictable? Good.”
“What’s going on Mr. Peterson?”
“A flashing sign in my gut that says, ‘Insert beer here.'”
“Whatcha up to Norm?”
“My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall.”
“How’s it going Mr. Peterson?”
“Poor.”
“I’m sorry to hear that.”
“No, I mean pour.”
“How’s life treating you Norm?”
“Like it caught me sleeping with its wife.”
“What’s going down, Normie?”
“My butt cheeks on that bar stool.”
“Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?”
“Alright, but stop me at one….make that one-thirty.”
“How’s it going Mr. Peterson?”
“It’s a dog eat dog world, Woody & I’m wearing Milk Bone underwear.”
“What’s the story Norm?”
“Boy meets beer. Boy drinks beer. Boy meets another beer.”
“What’s going on Mr. Peterson?”
“The question is what’s going in Mr. Peterson? A beer please, Woody.”
“Can I pour you a beer Mr. Peterson?”
“A little early isn’t it, Woody?”
“For a beer?”
“No, for stupid questions.”
Reminds me of Sr. Faustina’s dream….
Posted by: RSD at August 28, 2008 4:44 PM
ohhhh! A Sr. Faustina fan? yes?
Posted by: Patricia at August 28, 2008 5:39 PM
Ooh, ooh! Me too!
Is that so Chris? I find the younger less experienced in life set to be naively flippant about gestation and gestational consequences. I find the PL set to be extremely uneducated about the seriousness of gestation while….
gestation? gestational consequences? OH! you mean pregnancy? I see, yet another newspeak that the proaborts use when they don’t really want to face the reality of a thing:
baby = product of conception, blob of cells
abortion = termination of pregnancy (termination of gestation?)
pregnancy = gestation
Being calloused is not something to be ashamed of Chris. It speaks to experience and wisdom. I speaks to the ability to survive.
not really. It may mean a person (who supports abortion) is insensitive, unempathetic, selfish, and coarse even possibly depraved depending upon their involvement in the whole evil of abortion.
Puh-freaking-lease, Sally.
I’ve been through the worst of “gestational consequences” and you know what, I still think that it was my obligation to give life to my child.
Let me put it in perspective. I bled from week 6 til week 20. And by bleed, I mean hemorage. My water broke at 23 weeks and I was on complete hospital bed rest for 7 weeks. I was given about a million drugs that did various unpleasant things, and gained 50 lbs becuase we were trying to ensure that my baby gained enough weight.
But, here’s the thing, if I decided “enough, I don’t want to do this anymore!” my baby would be dead. So yeah, it sucked, but my health wasn’t in any immediate danger, and my discomfort enabled my son to be born and to thrive.
I went through the worst pregnancy could throw at someone short of actually killing or permanantly maiming someone and the experience made me believe that not only was abortion wrong, but it is something that should not be allowed.
Don’t say that we think pregnancy is fluffy butterfly land, because we don’t. We realize what pregnancy entails, but believe that someone elses life is more important than any temporary discomfort.
Is that so Chris? I find the younger less experienced in life set to be naively flippant about gestation and gestational consequences. I find the PL set to be extremely uneducated about the seriousness of gestation while….
gestation? gestational consequences? OH! you mean pregnancy? I see, yet another newspeak that the proaborts use when they don’t really want to face the reality of a thing:
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Another flippant remark of the foolish. What are the consequences of pregnancy on your planet? Instant baby at conception? It doesn’t work that way on this planet.
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baby = product of conception, blob of cells
abortion = termination of pregnancy (termination of gestation?)
pregnancy = gestation
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Apprently gestation is unecessary on your planet to make a baby. On earth, a human baby is a product of sucessful pregnancy/gestation.
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Being calloused is not something to be ashamed of Chris. It speaks to experience and wisdom. I speaks to the ability to survive.
not really. It may mean a person (who supports abortion) is insensitive, unempathetic, selfish, and coarse even possibly depraved depending upon their involvement in the whole evil of abortion.
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Or in your case, a PLer motivated by a selfish desire to be cared for by a man that requires nothing of you in return beyond your constant reminding of how imperfect they are. You have your Jesus. Quit pretending you will accept anything less for your perfect self. And quit pretending that your lack of real relationships is anyone’s fault but your own.
Anyone else notice that Sally didnt respond to Lauren?
I wonder if she called Sally on her “you dont know what its like!” bluff.
Oh also, we get it SoMG, you know about science-y stuff.
Although I may enjoy your personal brand of sarcasm and inteligent posts, it does get a bit annoying when you post things like “Expanding the genetic code to include directing the insertion of unnatural products at specific positions, surely you can see that’s pretty fundamental even if you don’t know any chemistry.”
Really? Its clear? I read the article too, and although I understand the syntax just fine, my current lack of biology work in college prevents me from truly understanding well over half of these terms.
Are you trying to say that people are “dumb” or “ignorant” because they havent learned the particular things that you have?
Anyone else notice that Sally didnt respond to Lauren?
I wonder if she called Sally on her “you dont know what its like!” bluff.
Posted by: Oliver at August 28, 2008 11:17 PM
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This isn’t live chat Oliver. I’m working on a historical narrative regarding my genealogical perspective of the Battle of Antietam and it’s effects upon family members. I only take so many breaks.
Your wife is very sweet but not my personal priority. But it’s really neat that she is yours. As it should be.
Whatever, you posted several times after that. I just think its funny, thats all.
Puh-freaking-lease, Sally.
I’ve been through the worst of “gestational consequences” and you know what, I still think that it was my obligation to give life to my child.
Let me put it in perspective. I bled from week 6 til week 20. And by bleed, I mean hemorage. My water broke at 23 weeks and I was on complete hospital bed rest for 7 weeks. I was given about a million drugs that did various unpleasant things, and gained 50 lbs becuase we were trying to ensure that my baby gained enough weight.
But, here’s the thing, if I decided “enough, I don’t want to do this anymore!” my baby would be dead. So yeah, it sucked, but my health wasn’t in any immediate danger, and my discomfort enabled my son to be born and to thrive.
I went through the worst pregnancy could throw at someone short of actually killing or permanantly maiming someone and the experience made me believe that not only was abortion wrong, but it is something that should not be allowed.
Don’t say that we think pregnancy is fluffy butterfly land, because we don’t. We realize what pregnancy entails, but believe that someone elses life is more important than any temporary discomfort.
Posted by: lauren at August 28, 2008 10:12 PM
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Let’s be honest Lauren. Without doctors ‘playing God’ your pregnancy as well as yourself could have been toast at any time.
You made that choice. It was a selfish choice as all choices are. What was important was what you wanted. And now you deal with your will and your choice. And wish that more were forced to deal with simular choices. But where do you draw the line? 10 times what you have been through? 20? When will women be punished for your decision enough?
lauren @ 10:12,
Well said.
Sally @ 12:54,
Without doctors ‘playing God’
A doctor’s job is to save human life. It’s the abortionists who are playing God by taking lives.
Oh, compassionate as ever. Is this the best you can say to a woman who had a difficult (that’s putting it mildly) pregnancy?
And now you deal with your will and your choice.
Well, YEAH. Isn’t that what life is about?
When will women be punished for your decision enough?
Who are you to judge Lauren’s decision, and HOW is SHE punishing other women? Sounds like you don’t like pregnancy for ANY any woman because of its inherent risks. I’d think you’d be promoting abstinence at this point. (No sex, none of the risks associated with pregnancy.) It makes sense.
Thanks Doug for all the lines from Norm. I needed that. :)
Sally @ 9:19 PM
I won’t argue with you Sally.
For starters, my observations were specifically for Jill, not for you.
Secondly, I believe you have become so hardened on this issue that your perspective is skewed beyond reasonable discussion. I could be wrong, but it’s not in my interest to engage in fruitless, futile argument with you.
Third, your twisted response to what I said regarding callousness to mean experiencing hard situations in life amply demonstrates your own distorted thinking. Callousness means an insensitivity to pain and being completely unsympathetic to others which in turn leads to cruel behavior and eventually atrocities, such as using birth as a form of abortion, or when that’s legislated against via BAIPA, creating the D&X technique, which makes most slasher movies look tame by comparison and ranks up there with impaling people on stakes, or nailing them to a cross.
So Sally, when you don’t know the difference between handling difficult life experiences and inflicting cruelties upon the weak and innocent (or as the younger generation says “fetus bashing day”) then I have no reason to believe anything I could say would even touch you.
It might be a sign of your own callousness.
Janet 5:05 good response. I completely agree.
Sally said”
Let’s be honest Lauren. Without doctors ‘playing God’ your pregnancy as well as yourself could have been toast at any time.
You made that choice. It was a selfish choice as all choices are. What was important was what you wanted. And now you deal with your will and your choice. And wish that more were forced to deal with simular choices. But where do you draw the line? 10 times what you have been through? 20? When will women be punished for your decision enough?”
First of all, I was simply pointing out that we’re not naive little flowers who don’t understand the demands of pregnancy. You’ve managed to skip over that entirely and go on some sort of rant about how I was playing God…ok?
As to that claim, the doctors didn’t have to *do* anything for the bleeding. They just sent me home and told me to stay on bedrest and call if I started bleeding more than a pad an hour. In fact, they almost terminated my viable pregnancy because my hormone levels were going down. Turns out that I had been pregnant with twins, but lost one. Had I trusted the first doctors and not had a second opinion I wouldn’t have my son…scary.
Anyways, after that I was given medicine to stop labor. Would you also consider it “playing God” to give someone antibiotics to stop an infection? Maybe you do, but you would be out in crazy land with that belief.
My health was not permanantly impacted by the pregnancy. I was simply at the extreme edge of pregnancy “discomfort”. You seem to have some idea that I’m some sort of sick sadist who is sitting around plotting ways to “force” other women into the situation to assuage…something?
No, I just believe that even this level of discomfort does not justify killing another human being. Sure, I could have “terminated my pregnancy” at 23 weeks and allowed my son to be born and most likely die had I refused medical intervention, but I think that this would have been at the least calous and at most down right manevolent. I had the ability to say either “fight for my baby” or “eh, let him die”. I don’t think many people would choose the latter, and if the do, I think it doesn’t say anything good about their character.
Dangit…that was me responding to Sally. I forgot to sign Oli off.