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Democrat who made reproductive rights a campaign focus will win Alabama special election (www.cnn.com)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Marilyn Lands, a Democrat who made reproductive rights a central part of her campaign, will win a special election Tuesday for an Alabama state House seat, CNN projects.

Her victory serves as another data point for national Democrats, who hope the backlash over strict state abortion laws following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and concerns about in vitro fertilization treatments will help their party in November, even in traditionally Republican areas.

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[–] [email protected] 63 points 7 months ago (15 children)

I hope everyone uses the following buzz-words when discussing this with conservatives, moderates, centrists, etc.:

"I mean I'm for individual freedom as much as the next guy, so that's why I don't think it's right to have government intrude on an individual's rights to their own body."
"I thought Republicans wanted small government? Why are they forcing government in the doctor's office with me and my doctor?"
"I thought Republicans were all about 'my house my rules,' — why are they so concerned about an unconscious parasite that is getting free rent from my body? That fetus is a squatter I can evict whenever I want!"

Identify the double-standard in conservative values.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 7 months ago (20 children)

Legit people need to start doing this. I've been saying it for years.

'I'm a true American patriot, I'm not gonna let the government tell me or my fiancee what I can and can't do with my body. Stop being a commy' said to an anti abortion republican with an American flag. I also call them snowflakes.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 7 months ago (4 children)

It works with all the anti-LGBTQ stuff, too:

"I'm a rugged individualist, which is why I think people should be able to identify and call themselves whatever they want!"

"As a freedom lover, I see no difference between respecting someone preferring to be called Josh over Joshua, and someone preferring different pronouns. Doesn't 'ffect me none.... After all, it's just about showing respect to your good neighbor."

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

Good neighbor reminded me, it also works for religion if you're talking to those types.

'the lord said love thy neighbor and something about throwing stones, fuck you for being a bigot'.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Does this person support electoral reform?

Switching away from first past the post voting makes third parties viable and eliminates the spoiler effect. Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why first past the post voting makes third parties not viable.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform actually.

So what's the hold up with the rest of the states? Start a campaign in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago

I understand what you're going for, but right now people are focusing on the fact that this person supports human rights.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Beau had a video with important context. This is also the same area that missed out on Space Command bring moved their due to restrictions impacting readiness.

https://youtu.be/l40mKM8uo8w?si=9_adZ8uLqo579MFx

[–] [email protected] 29 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Rant

I want to say something as I'm frustrated with America and stupid text messages.

Please vote and try to avoid voting for GOP, it seems gop only want control and money for the rich. Whereas democrats are at least trying to help the average American.

This is my opinion thanks for letting me stand on my soap box.

End rant.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

How do text messages relate?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (6 children)

They don't i was just irritated. I get text messages from gop candidates and don't know why.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Just reply with dick pics, worked for me.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

The hero we need.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

This is what happens when the dog finally captures the car.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 7 months ago

Damn… Alabama of all places. That’s about as Bible Belt as you get.

[–] [email protected] 87 points 7 months ago (3 children)

This is one of the only reasons I'm still a little hopeful about 2024. Even if Trump wins, he very well could not control the legislature. And because of abortion.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

It's a truly bizarre single issue to focus on considering how high impact it is to the masses and how it presumably isn't enabling them to make more money or solidify control.

If they just brought in a couple of populist policies that made the masses happy they probably would have majority control indefinitely on a platform of hate against the minority.

[–] [email protected] 85 points 7 months ago (2 children)

trump would veto everything passed by a democrat-controlled congress that didn't pass with near-unanimous support from republicants, too; abuse tf out of 'executive orders' (even more than the first go around); stack scotus even more; and further empower other nutjobs to follow in his diaper droppings.

trump moving back to 1600 penn ave nw would be a disaster from which this nation would not recover.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Worst case in the scenario as presented is you just don't do anything for four years.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Worst case scenario is he comes to power with more dedicated goons as his cabinet and they just do what they want while the already captured courts find new ways to delay and avoid cases so that he never faces any functional check on them. The System is not self-actuating and is already near the breaking point.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

And what do you think happens after 4 years? Trump, "I will only be a dictator for one day, trust me," will just willingly and peacefully hand over power?

Are you a fucking moron?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (2 children)

My comment totally deserved a personal insult for some reason. You’ve attacked me and managed to avoid contributing anything to the conversation.

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Sure, but he would also not be able to pass laws that he needed to pass in order to cement his dictatorship plans. Which is why I have a slight amount of optimism.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Why would he even bother with all of the red tape and process to pass laws? He would just issue ~~imperial edicts~~ executive orders to do whatever he wanted. Laws have never meant shit to him. And why would they? He breaks them with impunity and never faces any real consequences. If he has an unfriendly congress, he'll ignore them.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Well there’s the fact that the Supreme Court regularly overturned his Executive Orders the first time and also the fact that they are limited in scope and can be reversed as easily as they are issued.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, the Supreme Court has sure shown how it’s going to be an impediment to him lately…

[–] [email protected] 32 points 7 months ago (2 children)

The world's-most-evil-sun-dried-tangelo led an insurrection and is successfully running for president again with people carrying out conversations such as "why Trump's serious attempt at dictatorship might not be so bad." If he wins, I'd expect any dissenting Dems to be forced out either by pressures within or legitimate coordinated attacks from MAGA supporters.

Hell, there's a high probability powerful political adversaries will be straight up killed and they'd call it Operation Hummingbird to honor the true architect of the current Conservative playbook.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I don't disagree, but I am going to cling to any shred of hope I can cling to. I can't just accept that all is lost until all is actually lost.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

When the first assassination (“suicide”) comes, you should pack your bags.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I have dual citizenship, possibly a third option although I would have to renounce the other two, so that's not an issue.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

This guy plans ahead haha

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