Republicans are quietly deleting mentions of abortion from their sites. We asked why
Republicans are quietly deleting mentions of abortion from their sites. We asked why
Republicans who previously campaigned on a pro-life position are now ‘in a tough spot,’ experts say. Kelly Rissman speaks to GOP strategists and campaign managers about what’s going on behind the scenes
The dog caught the car & is desperately trying to escape the pull of the tire.
Pretty much exactly this:
It is genuinely remarkable that so many of those idiots still think theological patriarchy is a viable strategy in this day and age. I think we’ll be safe (as in, demographics will make it not viable for them to remain a political party) by 2030, but the next two presidential elections are gonna be a fucking nightmare.
We've been saying conservatives will be marginalized soon since the 90's. I really hope it happens in my lifetime. The infestation has only gotten worse.
But they have been marginalized, that's why they're not winning the popular vote.
What we are witnessing are the death throes. They can no longer achieve their goals through democracy and so they have started trying to dismantle democracy.
It was never going to be a peaceful transition of power, we'll have to tear it from these dinosaurs' dead claws, but the transition has already begun. If America can survive, I think we'll start to see more and more left-leaning politics as Gen X and millenials replace boomers as a major voting bloc.
still think
This is where you went wrong - they don't "think" that, as in they sat down and logically reasoned it out, they "know" that, as in they were told it from a pastor behind a pulpit, who they pay part of their salary to. If they thought it then they could be convinced by the presentation of facts to now think differently, but since their belief comes from authority, there is really no way around that kind of brainwashing. That I know of at least, in anything like a mere few years.
I honestly don't know if our democracy will survive this challenge. What country has ever survived after devolving into a mere two party system, such that neither side does anything except try to block the other one? (That's a legit question btw, if anyone knows the answer)
I think we’ll be safe (as in, demographics will make it not viable for them to remain a political party) by 2030
If it were not for gerrymandering and several other kinds of election tampering, that would have happened at least a decade ago.
As it is, they're still clawing away at democracy to such a degree (and meeting so little resistance other than empty words for the press from the only ones with the power to stop them) that they're likely to remain competitive indefinitely unless something changes dramatically.
the next two presidential elections are gonna be a fucking nightmare.
Sadly, it's much more likely that every presidential election for the rest of my life will and I'm "only" 41.
Considering it's gotten them power thus far, it seems to be working pretty well for them.
I don't disagree that it's morally repugnant... but to say it doesn't get them what they want is naive.
2030 is too far away and i think that's naive. we need them gone now. you don't understand how ingrained conservative thinking is in rural areas. they aren't going away. they're making new ones every day.
It is a viable strategy as long as you don't depend on actually winning elections.
Fucking disgusting how they talk about it. As if it's just another political stratagem that went a little awry. Fucking fuckers.
Because it was. It was a great wedge to capture religious types and people who were vaguely "in favor of not killing babies" but didn't comprehend the reality of abortion bans. Now that they actually killed roe and we're seeing the devastating impact, they can't tout it as a success. And since roe is already dead, they can't use it as a wedge to activate voters. So it goes away.
Worst thing that can happen to conservatives is achieving their stated objectives. Not only do people realize how terrible it is, but they also have to go find another issue to scare people about.
Be careful about this attitude. I personally haven't been affected by the abortion ban, so to call it a 'devastating impact' is a bit of a bridge too far. I do understand that it's devastating for many, but especially those who really want zero abortion they see it as a wild sucess and are fearful that if those 'devil worshiping democrats' get back into office, that they'll undo all those years of their hard work. They are still using it as a wedge issue.
Yeah it's a typical "made up issue" in order to distract from the politics that is actually important to peoples lives. And both parties are playing that game.
I haven't read the whole article but I can guarantee that mainstream media is also not talking about the actual mechanisms at play here. They are "in on it". They are taking it at face value that the GOP is actually serious, and thus are helping distract from real issues. Because they are owned by the same people that this benefit from this distraction. And this emotionally charged topic is helping them to sell advertisement.
Now that it's actually impacting people horribly it's the same for democrats: They could have passed a federal abortion right law, but it's actually beneficial for them to drag it out. They could have stacked the supreme court but that is not in the interest of their masters.
And that way papers like the independent are still contributing to propaganda.
As if it’s just another political stratagem that went a little awry.
that's all it ever was to them. they don't believe in anything other than their own power.
Yeah they have to. Those who desire power or money above anything else are more likely to achieve it. Because of this almost all powerful politicians or billionaires are some type of sociopaths or very narrow minded "emotionally retarded" person. Otherwise they fall behind competing with other sociopaths.
I've never heard a name or seen a discussion for this phenomena. It seems to me to be the defining characteristic of those in power and the most important thing to understand in order to fix the systems of power.
What idiot is pro choice but doesn't already know that Republicans aren't?
Conservative women. They love to pretend they are pro life. Until their own ectopic pregnancy...
"But this is different." I have straight up heard that without any thought to the irony or interest in this one time exception.
A lot of these people legitimately don't believe that is an abortion. They have been convinced that "abortion" only applies to elective termination of pregnancy as a form of birth control. And they believe there are people who are doing this multiple times per year as their primary form of contraception.
Values that are loudly stated mean something more than if we just know someone holds certain values. If we flip the script for example, and consider a democrat who has generally been pro-choice, Vs a generally pro choice democrat who campaigns on making pro-choice law so that the roe Vs wade repeal cannot stand. I'd be much more likely to vote for the latter candidate, largely because this stance will put off people who are anti-abortion.
Yeah, they got their base solidified with lying about the abortion bullshit but their base isn't enough to stay in power, so now they need to lie to the rest of us as well to try and take in as many vote as possible to stay in power, sweet power.
Can't piss off our base though, do be hush hush about it.
Fuck Republicans
I wonder what other hugely unpopular positions they can poison themselves with. This is what minority rule looks like. The only way we stop this is by defeating Trump and reforming our democracy. Minorities should have enough power to protect themselves from oppression, but not so much that they can impose their views on the rest of the country. This is what's happening with the far right, which very much is a minority that's far out of step with mainstream American opinion on virtually everything.
I really can't wait for Trump to lose and then continue to insist that he will keep running for president until his dying breath, continuing to hold the party hostage for at least several more years.
It's not the only way. It's just the current way that allows everyone to take as little risk as possible.
So. Apparently he was defeated 4 years ago. When does the fixing everything happen? Why is it gonna magically happen THIS time around?
they are lying and they will take this from you if given the opportunity.
As always, when they tell you who they are, believe them. When they profess change, make them prove it.
I really hate this "quietly deleting" / "quietly removing" trend in news headlines. Politico's don't "publicly announce" things they want to stop talking about, so it's always going to be "quietly". It's not like their teams have to go into some secret room/SCIFF to remove a paragraph of text on a web page...
Seems quiet to me, in a metaphorical sense, if they delete something from PR page which they previously considered important enough to have as a campaign position, but without articulating a new position. They are obscuring their position.
It's emphasizing that they would prefer people not find out about it, which is different to regular deleting.
I don't think people delete things intending for them to be found out in general
Edit: I think the 'silent' part refers to them continuing the rethoric on twitter while deleting from the website
Permanently Deleted
We asked why
Hahaha.
Grabs their hand holding the anti-abortion sign, bashing then repeatedly in the face with it.
"Why are you hitting yourself? Why are you hitting yourself? Why are you hitting yourself?"
Well duh. It's an election year. People will actually go out and vote end of the year.
Hopefully.
Screenshot of the archive on display board. So dear opponent in this debate. Can you explain why you removed this from your website?
Also the campaign posters write themselves.
We should totally go to truth social and stir up a shit storm about how all these RINOs are going woke and flipping sides on abortion.
I’d do it, except I can’t tolerate those sorts for very long…
Trolling them seems so funny until you have to actually interact with them.
They are quiet quitting, in other words.
Holy shit, I thought the us couldn't get any worse.
I pity you, having to pick between a dementia patient and a man whose only intent is to turn the country into a failing business, with God as his witness.
I'm not a fan of him, but there's absolutely no evidence Biden has dementia. He's got a speech impediment and you're kinda a dick for calling that dementia.
Dick.
This. The dude may be old but he’s still pretty sharp and showing good health, all things considered.
Right wing media loves to take any stutter or blank stare into the top story though. Despite that, I’m sure that there’s a hell of a lot more “senior moment” footage for their guy. It’s pretty telling when they’ve got not much more than schoolyard name calling and rumors to really sling at him though. Can’t fight on Biden on policy, and he’s practically made of teflon.
The real sad part is that it works.
He has a card for meeting with ambassadors which literally says, in short form, "sit down. Say hello. Answer questions. Leave".
He forgot how to stand on a bike. Hell, he forgets how to walk up stairs sometimes. Even walking on the ground, he sometimes ignores secret service instructions. He's 81. 81. And I'm getting flak for calling him out?
I can get people defending Greg abbot for being disabled, because that's not the point of his dilemma. This is different, because he is literally too old to be fit to serve.
Edit: I also never said anything about speech, where were you getting that from?
Gee, let me guess ....
That said, I hate that the Democrats are focusing so much on abortion. Yes, it's been an driving force when it's been on the ballot, but you want something more than just giving people a reason to vote on one issue and hoping it carries over to politicians. Give people something to vote for, not just against.
I'm really worried about turnout.
Agreed! People should stop worrying about Republicans stripping away our Healthcare bit by bit! It's not like my Woman ever leaves the Kitchen anyways! And if my DAUGHTER is sick I'll just rape it out of her and become a Grandpapa!
It’s always carrot and stick. Vote for us because of this terrible thing. No, we won’t give you more than that.
Sorry, what's your counterargument here?