When Republican consultant Kellyanne Conway told Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin to be more like David Koresh -- the cult leader in Waco whose standoff with the ATF led to the death of 80 of his followers and himself -- apparently, Todd Akin listened! So how did Todd Akin
Medium-sized anecdote follows. Dramatis personae: J, my ex-wife C, her ex-hubby, before me R, their girl-child
When J was pregnant (accidentally, I'm told) with R, C went to some lengths to try to persuade J to have an abortion. Didn't happen, and R resulted, certainly to my delight as her moderate-duration stepfather.
J and C had the opposite of an amicable divorce, and, as you might expect, much of the contention involved custody of R, and also competition for her affection. Somehow, J managed to never mention C's advocacy of abortion to R, because THAT WOULD BE A REALLY SHITTY THING TO TELL YOUR DAUGHTER.
While I acknowledge that "relatives" might not be as obnoxious in this case as "father", this "survivor's" mother was a dick.
You are under-valuing the effect of single-issue voting.
Pulling numbers completely out of my ass, I'd guess that 30% of Missou voters will go Akin purely because of abortion. The Dems cannot stomp on that neck (without fielding a forced-birth candidate of their own).
Still pulling it out, I'd say 5% to 10% will go Akin because there is a half-black man currently in the White House. No stomping on that neck.
So, according to my ass, Akin gets 35% to 40% of the vote no matter what the fucking Democrats do. If you, or my ass, figures there are 40% reliable Blue Doggie votes (based on pre-fooferah polls), that leaves 20 to 25% "undecided".
If Claire gets 52%, that <i>will be</i> stomping on the opposition&#039;s neck.
What rough beast, slouching towards Washington...
Free Parking?
Why the fuck is Phyllis Schlafly still alive? Is there painting of a baby somewhere?
Sorry, but Oh, for fuck&#039;s sake.
Medium-sized anecdote follows. Dramatis personae: J, my ex-wife C, her ex-hubby, before me R, their girl-child
When J was pregnant (accidentally, I&#039;m told) with R, C went to some lengths to try to persuade J to have an abortion. Didn&#039;t happen, and R resulted, certainly to my delight as her moderate-duration stepfather.
J and C had the opposite of an amicable divorce, and, as you might expect, much of the contention involved custody of R, and also competition for her affection. Somehow, J managed to never mention C&#039;s advocacy of abortion to R, because THAT WOULD BE A REALLY SHITTY THING TO TELL YOUR DAUGHTER.
While I acknowledge that &quot;relatives&quot; might not be as obnoxious in this case as &quot;father&quot;, this &quot;survivor&#039;s&quot; mother was a dick.
But do you live four blocks away?
You are under-valuing the effect of single-issue voting.
Pulling numbers completely out of my ass, I&#039;d guess that 30% of Missou voters will go Akin purely because of abortion. The Dems cannot stomp on that neck (without fielding a forced-birth candidate of their own).
Still pulling it out, I&#039;d say 5% to 10% will go Akin because there is a half-black man currently in the White House. No stomping on that neck.
So, according to my ass, Akin gets 35% to 40% of the vote no matter what the fucking Democrats do. If you, or my ass, figures there are 40% reliable Blue Doggie votes (based on pre-fooferah polls), that leaves 20 to 25% &quot;undecided&quot;.
If Claire gets 52%, that <i>will be</i> stomping on the opposition&#039;s neck.
Works for me.
Um, I don&#039;t actually have any snark.
Sorry. Really.
Hubert Humphrey? Get out.
Hey, with enough reps, I could pronounce your name. On the other hand, I&#039;m not a media personality, so suck.
Aside: My front name is still Bob. Really, nobody can fuck that up. I&#039;ve been Mr. Bob and Bob-san, and equivalent, in several languages.
But I&#039;m not.
Who will remedy this injustce?
I&#039;ve looked at them from ...
oh, fuck it.
Ah, Chico, I was hoping to hear from you ....
That&#039;s a damn good reality check, there.
The majority of voters in his District are dicks?
Viaduct?