Even if you don't watch the news, or read the papers, you have likely heard about Senatorial Hopeful Republican Todd Akin and his most recent comments regarding the definition of rape, and a women's natural defenses against pregnancy during a "legitimate rape". What? Anyway, the repercussions from that are far reaching. Even when I blogged earlier about the high likelihood that President Obama would be re-elected, I had no idea that the Republicans would not only stick their foot in their mouth, but chew and swallow it.
For a recent article on Republican woes, you can click the link below.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/24/news/la-pn-akin-raises-funds-democrats-capitalize-20120824
Maybe it is the crowds or microphones that stymie speakers. Very funny how nearly every politician , at one time or another, tells us that they " mis-spoke ". Not so much an apology, or an admittance of their ignorance....hopefully it will end with me. I have no problem telling it how it is and meaning it.
Would I ever dare tread where Todd Akin did? I am not so stupid. I would ask him to define a "legitimate rape" to me. Either way, rape is an abomination and perpetrators should be tried, convicted and dealt with swiftly. As for the woman, they should have access to counseling, and if needed, an abortion. I said it. Abortion should never be used as a method for birth control, but my God, it should never be denied when a woman needs it.
Republicans big concern now is their fundraising and lack of donors. Even being Independent and aligned more closely to Republicans, my dollars will not help fund them during this disaster.
Have a great weekend.
Trevor Dodge
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