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surrealAmerican

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15. ... and what's the "pragmatic" thing to do in a case like this?
Thu May 19, 2016, 07:26 PM
May 2016

Last edited Thu May 19, 2016, 08:17 PM - Edit history (1)

Should we compromise, and let Oklahoma have their ban, so long as it doesn't affect other states?

Some of us don't think compromising on reproductive rights is reasonable. Is keeping abortion safe and legal in all 50 states a "unicorn fantasy" in your "moderate" world?

For those leftynyc May 2016 #1
There are two factions in the Dem. Party: the Conservatives and the Liberals. The Conservatives Cal33 May 2016 #7
Bullshit leftynyc May 2016 #9
Thanks for the helpful subject line Blecht May 2016 #13
... and what's the "pragmatic" thing to do in a case like this? surrealAmerican May 2016 #15
Yes there are. JRLeft May 2016 #20
Right leftynyc May 2016 #28
If you think corporatism is liberal then you don't. JRLeft May 2016 #30
And where, in my over leftynyc May 2016 #31
You said there are no republicans in the Democratic party either you're JRLeft May 2016 #32
No - I said there leftynyc May 2016 #33
Same difference. JRLeft May 2016 #34
No - incredible difference leftynyc May 2016 #35
No it's not. JRLeft May 2016 #37
You have NO idea leftynyc May 2016 #38
If this is progressivism, then it's been redefined. JRLeft May 2016 #39
Democrats have FAILED to do anything about the republican takeovers of state governments, tabasco May 2016 #19
HORSESHIT leftynyc May 2016 #27
Perfect example of the failed Democratic strategy. tabasco May 2016 #42
It's always the fault of the voters. Autumn May 2016 #43
That you don't see that very simple leftynyc May 2016 #44
I just heard this on the radio. This is unconstitutional! napi21 May 2016 #2
Unconstitutional on it's face it will have the lifespan of a mayfly before the Supreme Court Monk06 May 2016 #18
This Is How Stupid These Oklahoma Republicans REALLY Are ChoppinBroccoli May 2016 #25
Republicans hate Government so much that they want to be elected and run it forever Monk06 May 2016 #26
From that quote... Wounded Bear May 2016 #3
Here's more info, they want to make it illegal, drs will lose mec licensed too. uppityperson May 2016 #4
No, read it again. Chiyo-chichi May 2016 #6
My bad... Wounded Bear May 2016 #11
Don't distract Bernie with the Abortion thing... Demsrule86 May 2016 #5
you want to fucking smear Bernie with your crap? cali May 2016 #10
David Brock is hard at work. There are a lot of Republicans in the Democratic establishment. JRLeft May 2016 #36
You suck. mac56 May 2016 #21
I promise to always vote blue and to never under any circumstances vote red. (n/t) Iggo May 2016 #8
Can these assholes be sued for dereliction of duty? joeybee12 May 2016 #12
Since when can a state pass a law Takket May 2016 #14
It actually happens more than you'd think. Quackers May 2016 #17
It's called nullification.... Adrahil May 2016 #22
Kick. Agschmid May 2016 #16
There had damned well better be another Democrat in the White House next year... Mister Ed May 2016 #23
True^^^^This^^^^ lindysalsagal May 2016 #24
^^^ Rec your Reply! ^^^ nt Ilsa May 2016 #29
Oklahoma is vying for the title of "Most Backward State in the Union" MrScorpio May 2016 #40
Can we pass a law making being a Rethug a felony? harrose May 2016 #41
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