I hate how stupid everyone is, but I think it's deeper than that. Trump, RFK, Musk, Bezos, all these losers are used to being able to just say, "do X, because I want it." They don't understand that that isn't how science and government are supposed to work, so they actively work to break shit that stops them from dictating whatever idiot thoughts their idiot brains come up with.
No wonder the Right wants to build so many data centers: they need more AI to slop out more baseless supporting "research" for nonsense that they want to promote.
Considering RFK Jr.'s apparent determination to have sex with every woman he met and keep a diary of it, I think he should be the LAST person to ever talk about "abstinence". Or anything else.
Keep in mind that "submitted to the court" means by lawyers, who have a professional REQUIREMENT to submit in good faith and honesty - at what point can we start shit-canning these people (or at least their law licenses) for fraud?
This stupid policy was put in place to stimulate the production of more (white) babies and cannon fodder for Murica's endless wars. Pronatalism has a long and sordid history. It worked out so well for Nicolae Ceausescu.
As a Dem party hack in the Soviet of King County and regular donor to NARAL, I'm glad to see the epically stupid motherfucker RFK Jr getting shut down.
This "body literacy" curriculum is literally just a repackaging of Sylvester Graham's antimasturbation campaign of the mid-19th century that prescribed a vigorous routine of cold baths, exercise, and a raw foods diet -- particularly wholesome, whole-grain biscuits -- to fight the urges of self-abuse in young people.
Friends had a cottage, which is richspeak for a big ol' log cabin for use only in the summer, in the Upper Peninsula. Down from the house, back in the trees, was a big concrete slab. The previous owners erected a big tent there where the family lived and slept while they summered un the U.P., believing the night air while they slept was beneficial. The servants lived up in the house.
As my friend's grandmother described them, "More money than sense."
Not the cracker themselves so much as the severely confounding effect of the fingers being coated in a sticky mess of melted chocolate and marshmallow.
"the Obama administration helped establish the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program (TPP), [...] it would be pretty weird to change it in order to make it less effective. And yet! That is exactly what the Trump [sic] administration has been trying to do."
* Of a certain the Fulvous Fuckwad wants to change or eliminate the TPP, it was a creation of the Muslim Usurper who rigged the 2008 election.
* There is a very logical reason why Pres Polymath wants to redo the TPP, he didn't do the negotiating for the deal so it must suck bigly and is a colossal waste.
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"any new programs be “abstinence-only”"
What's the problem here? Teaching “abstinence-only” is the most efficacious way to stop teens from bumping pubes. There's no doubt that pushing abstinence will reduce or eliminate teen sex like teaching that the rhythm method/“fertility awareness method” or withdrawal really and truly are the best ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies -- after you're married. (Actually, the ultimate method of birth control is aspirin: "The best birth control pill is an aspirin held firmly between the knees" Ann Landers)
And I think the RFK problem with masturbation is with female masturbation. He doesn't want all of those young girls to realize how great orgasms are if they are going to be married to duds who believe in the missionary position only. Like himself.
While they're at it, perhaps RFK could dig up my mother's grave for her advice. "An aspirin held tightly between the knees." This way he'd have an original and reliable source. After all, since he seems to be able to speak to the spirits.
I hate how stupid everyone is, but I think it's deeper than that. Trump, RFK, Musk, Bezos, all these losers are used to being able to just say, "do X, because I want it." They don't understand that that isn't how science and government are supposed to work, so they actively work to break shit that stops them from dictating whatever idiot thoughts their idiot brains come up with.
No wonder the Right wants to build so many data centers: they need more AI to slop out more baseless supporting "research" for nonsense that they want to promote.
Considering RFK Jr.'s apparent determination to have sex with every woman he met and keep a diary of it, I think he should be the LAST person to ever talk about "abstinence". Or anything else.
Aren't these the same people that have been agonizing lately over the low rate of births among teenagers? I'm so confused!
Keep in mind that "submitted to the court" means by lawyers, who have a professional REQUIREMENT to submit in good faith and honesty - at what point can we start shit-canning these people (or at least their law licenses) for fraud?
The fact that the rhythm method isn’t effective is precisely why they want to promote it because they think teenagers today are “underbabied.”
And no, I will never stop pointing out how gross and stupid that sounds, Mehmet!
Only the white females are underbabied. That has much to do with Jeffrey Epstein’s supposed demise.
It has more to do with Great Replacement Theory as promoted by Tucker Carlson and adhered to by Stephen “Naziferatu” Miller.
I'm glad that someone else sees “Naziferatu” too. It's the first thing that I think of whenever I see a photo of him.
"...Whether it is worth preventing at all?!?"
Spoiler: they don’t think it is.
This stupid policy was put in place to stimulate the production of more (white) babies and cannon fodder for Murica's endless wars. Pronatalism has a long and sordid history. It worked out so well for Nicolae Ceausescu.
As a Dem party hack in the Soviet of King County and regular donor to NARAL, I'm glad to see the epically stupid motherfucker RFK Jr getting shut down.
I wish he'd get MORE shut down.
This "body literacy" curriculum is literally just a repackaging of Sylvester Graham's antimasturbation campaign of the mid-19th century that prescribed a vigorous routine of cold baths, exercise, and a raw foods diet -- particularly wholesome, whole-grain biscuits -- to fight the urges of self-abuse in young people.
I'm curious: How, exactly, do Graham crackers prevent masturbation?
Graham was a crackpot who thought eating a bland diet would suppress sexual urges. Kellogg had a similar belief.
Both men would be horrified at what their inventions have been turned into. Frosted Flakes and S’mores are the antithesis of what they envisioned.
“The Road to Wellville” could be a documentary.
Friends had a cottage, which is richspeak for a big ol' log cabin for use only in the summer, in the Upper Peninsula. Down from the house, back in the trees, was a big concrete slab. The previous owners erected a big tent there where the family lived and slept while they summered un the U.P., believing the night air while they slept was beneficial. The servants lived up in the house.
As my friend's grandmother described them, "More money than sense."
It was based on true events.
Not the cracker themselves so much as the severely confounding effect of the fingers being coated in a sticky mess of melted chocolate and marshmallow.
I see: that creates an effect akin to what pitchers achieve with their use of a rosin bag: anti-lubrication.
R2K2 is hallucinating again! Surprise surprise. Worms on the toilet seat.
"the Obama administration helped establish the Teen Pregnancy Prevention program (TPP), [...] it would be pretty weird to change it in order to make it less effective. And yet! That is exactly what the Trump [sic] administration has been trying to do."
* Of a certain the Fulvous Fuckwad wants to change or eliminate the TPP, it was a creation of the Muslim Usurper who rigged the 2008 election.
* There is a very logical reason why Pres Polymath wants to redo the TPP, he didn't do the negotiating for the deal so it must suck bigly and is a colossal waste.
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"any new programs be “abstinence-only”"
What's the problem here? Teaching “abstinence-only” is the most efficacious way to stop teens from bumping pubes. There's no doubt that pushing abstinence will reduce or eliminate teen sex like teaching that the rhythm method/“fertility awareness method” or withdrawal really and truly are the best ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies -- after you're married. (Actually, the ultimate method of birth control is aspirin: "The best birth control pill is an aspirin held firmly between the knees" Ann Landers)
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And I think the RFK problem with masturbation is with female masturbation. He doesn't want all of those young girls to realize how great orgasms are if they are going to be married to duds who believe in the missionary position only. Like himself.
What I've been missing my whole life is grants for my "research and demonstration" of...
wait, nevermind. Strike that.
While they're at it, perhaps RFK could dig up my mother's grave for her advice. "An aspirin held tightly between the knees." This way he'd have an original and reliable source. After all, since he seems to be able to speak to the spirits.
"And if someone calls you a slut and says that you're a whore,
"Proudly say, 'Yes, I am!' and show that fuck the door."
"Aspirin 'Twixt Our Knees"
--Misbehaving Maidens
"It should be noted that Congress already approved a separate, non-TPP-related $35 million budget just for abstinence-only education."
$35 million?!? Isn't it just telling teens to not have sex? How could that cost anything?
They cheaped out on Bristol Palin's program, and you know how that worked out.
Especially when they could have just re-purposed Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign.
Hehehe. Just ask any Republican grifter*. They'll find a way to charge you for what's free.
* I know, redundant.
Well thank you, judge Christopher Cooper!