Or perhaps I should have titled this “so-called partial-birth abortion”. Because that is the term Dem presidential candidate Barack Obama’s wife used in soliciting funds for his senatorial campaign in 2004.
We have all been concerned lately with the rise of conservatism in this country, especially as it relates to women. You’ve read the alarming news about the Justice Department’s request for hospitals to turn over the private medical records of dozens of patients. This cynical ploy is designed to intimidate a group of physicians and force them to drop their lawsuit seeking to have the so-called partial birth abortion ban ruled unconstitutional.
So-called. Halfway delivering a baby and then killing it. So-called?
What about this gem?
My husband has stood up for women time and again, and I am proud of his record. He understands that casting a vote on the floor of the Senate takes greater courage than issuing a position paper. Oftentimes, a well intentioned law is in fact a flawed law. That’s why it is critical we nominate someone who has faced these tough choices. That’s why nominating an experienced legislator is so important in this race. It takes courage to cast a vote.
Heh. Courage, eh? Does it take courage to vote ‘present’?
For example, in 1997, Obama voted “present” on two bills (HB 382 and SB 230) that would have prohibited a procedure often referred to as partial birth abortion. He also voted “present” on SB 71, which lowered the first offense of carrying a concealed weapon from a felony to a misdemeanor and raised the penalty of subsequent offenses.
But…wait a minute! Didn’t Michelle try to get money from people by saying he supported partial-birth abortion? Oh, I forgot. Voting ‘present’ in Illinois is the same as ‘no’ but without the political ramifications.
It’s worth pausing here to explain what the “present” vote means. The Illinois Legislature allows members to vote “yes,” “no,” or “present.” Bills need “yes” votes to pass, so a vote of “present” counts the same as a “no.” Thus, Obama’s “present” votes on bills seeking to restrict abortion counted the same as if he had voted “no.” All of the bills passed by in the Senate by sizable margins.
Maybe that’s why he’s confused about being in attendance at J. Wright’s racist sermons. He thought present meant no.
BTW, anyone see Michelle lately?
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BigJolly, I get your point!
Bad bad stuff here, I am going to read more of it this evening.
BigJ, great article………… keep up the good work! I am definitely learning about ” political speak” and how it differentiates, from the truth.
Voting “present” allows one to “John Kerry” (aka flip/flop) when it comes time to make a speech and depending on who you are talking to, your on the “fence” so whatever the group you are speaking to wants is the direction you flipped or flopped to. Let’s see some of the excuses “BO” can use are: 1) Hit the wrong button, which side do you want me. 2) Didn’t have enough information at the time to pass judgement but I can vote whichever way you want me to. 3) Well, I’ve study the issue and I would have voted the way you wanted me to, anyway.
voting present means that whatever is being voted on is just not important to the person voting.
This is another fine example of “Politics” and leaves us peons with the thought ” Who really are these people, and how can one tell where the truth ends and the lies begin”. And I’m not taking sides when I say that, both parties play the game.
Yes this is true leadership from a would be President. Barack says; DUH, I don’t know!
It 3:00 AM in the morning at the White House and the red phone is ringing. Barack says; honey will you grab that and whatever they want tell them I vote present.
This is the same “courage” he consistently shows:
Heroically voting “present” when a controversial bill comes up in the State Senate.
Claiming to courageously stand against the Iraq war way back in 2002, when it really took none for a very junior Illinois State Senator to say it infront of a crowd of supporters in his own District.
More lies about “choice:”
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/70
BJ
Hilarious.
Hey - thanks for the hat tip!
And thanks for the article on Planned Parenthood (aka Klanned Parenthood) and their decimation of the black community. I have had Democrats look me right in the eye and insist with all serious that Republicans hate black people. What a lie.
Reply to No. 8: Allow me to add to your list of what “BO” would say or do if by some miracle he is elected President and the “red phone” rings at 3am. Here is my “Top Ten” list of telephone answers:
1) How did you get this number???
2) Tell them I gave at the office.
3) Do you mind, I’m trying to get some sleep.
4) No, HELLary can’t come to the phone right now.
5) Beep!! Leave your name and number and I will get back to you.
6) Michelle, just take a message.
7) I don’t want to talk to anyone unless it’s Rev. Wright.
9) It can’t be that important that it can’t wait until tommorrow.
10) Joe’s Pool Hall, “Eight Ball” speaking!!!
See if you like any of these.
I am tremendously concerned that Obama learned about Christianity and became a Christian, due to Rev. Wright. Remember, his mom was not religious, but introduced Barak to many different religions, to allow him to make a choice. Both his father and step father were Muslims. So, if he turns away from Wright, will he turn away from Christianity? If he stays (with Wright’s church) does he really dislike “white America”? I don’t think there is a “good” option here. At least Oprah was sensible enough to leave that church in the 1990s.
I think that if one of the Priests at my church said something like Wright did, even if I wasn’t there I’d HEAR about it, so the “I didn’t know” defense is a little thin.
Let’s face it, throughout this campaign, Obama has wanted to unite on HIS terms; people just didn’t know what his terms were. He has never reached across the aisle. He has the most liberal voting record in the Senate.
I just wonder why the left gives “Rev.” Wright a pass when they harp on Fred Phelps (who, by the way, deserves all the derision we can give)?
I think that Osama Obama is going to need James Phelps’ assistance in covering his tracks on this one.
I’ve heard almost nothing about Obama doing his Indiana campaigning at the Islamic Society of North America.
Although I grew up in the Land of Lincoln, I had no idea what a “present” vote was. I knew Obama favored partial-brith abortions; so it’s always good for the public to be reminded as to what that is and that he’s dedicated to preserving it.
Disgusting piece of caca he is.
Is it my imagination or is Michele Obama sarting to look like a political ‘Omarosa’? ( I have to confess that I have a problem with Omaroso because of here overt control and manipulation. However, she is CUTE.
re #13:
11. “Twilight Bar & Grill, this is Grill speaking.”