Wendy Davis Filibuster live now...amazing!! watch now

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  • grooveme
    grooveme Posts: 353
    That was intriguing to watch, and Wendy Davis is my new hero for standing up for the women of Texas and our rights. As a native of Ft. Worth, I am doubly proud. I am also proud of the pro-choice men and women who packed the Senate gallery.

    I am ashamed of the republicans in my state who wish to ban abortion so as to further their political careers. And I am ashamed that they chose to make up objections to her filibuster, which followed the stated rules of the Senate.

    But I am most ashamed that the republican "leadership" attempted to falsify records by changing the time stamp to make it appear that the vote occurred before midnight. Those people should be sanctioned at least, if not removed from office.
  • Guitar92player
    Guitar92player Posts: 664
    inmytree wrote:
    Guitar92player wrote:
    :fp:

    I hate politicians

    that must suck...

    I hate filibusters more, i should have said that instead.

    She is an inspiration for some, but in the end filibusters seem like a waste of time.
    ~Carter~

    You can spend your time alone, redigesting past regrets, oh
    or you can come to terms and realize
    you're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense     - Present Tense
  • grooveme
    grooveme Posts: 353
    Guitar92player wrote:
    inmytree wrote:
    Guitar92player wrote:
    :fp:

    I hate politicians

    that must suck...

    I hate filibusters more, i should have said that instead.

    She is an inspiration for some, but in the end filibusters seem like a waste of time.

    As a woman living in Texas, and about to face a virtual ban on the procedure, I don't consider this to have been a waste of time. Even if another special session is called to ramrod this legislation through (because they couldn't get it passed in regular session or in the first special session), the women of Texas and pro choice men have sent a message to Rick Perry and his good ole boys that they aren't going down without a fight
  • grooveme
    grooveme Posts: 353
    cincybearcat wrote:
    know1 wrote:
    Filibusters are typically not among Democracy's finer moments.

    Yeah, it seems pretty stupid that a person talking for 11 hours can stop legislation that would have passed from becoming law just because it's a new day.

    I'm making no comment on the law in question here, just the filibuster process. It's the equivalent of taking your ball and going home.

    I think the purpose of the ability to filibuster is to encourage compromise between the majority party and the minority party. Otherwise, those in majority can just do whatever they want, which isn't ideal
  • Guitar92player
    Guitar92player Posts: 664
    grooveme wrote:

    As a woman living in Texas, and about to face a virtual ban on the procedure, I don't consider this to have been a waste of time. Even if another special session is called to ramrod this legislation through (because they couldn't get it passed in regular session or in the first special session), the women of Texas and pro choice men have sent a message to Rick Perry and his good ole boys that they aren't going down without a fight

    Good for you then. :)

    Keep fighting and make your voice heard.
    ~Carter~

    You can spend your time alone, redigesting past regrets, oh
    or you can come to terms and realize
    you're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense     - Present Tense
  • drivingrl
    drivingrl Posts: 1,448
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D
    drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
    kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.

    Next!"
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D
    You are awesome!
    ELITIST FUK
  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    Another special session has been called and begins on Monday. If the bill passes only five facilities in the state would be able to perform abortions rather than the current 45. http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/06 ... ?mobile=wt
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  • its just gish
    its just gish San Antonio, TX Posts: 880
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D

    I'm planning on coming up from San Antonio!
  • drivingrl
    drivingrl Posts: 1,448
    its just gish wrote:
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D

    I'm planning on coming up from San Antonio!

    Have you heard if the vote will be Monday? The special session has been called, but it's not clear if the vote will actually take place Monday or not.
    drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
    kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.

    Next!"
  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    drivingrl wrote:
    its just gish wrote:
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D

    I'm planning on coming up from San Antonio!

    Have you heard if the vote will be Monday? The special session has been called, but it's not clear if the vote will actually take place Monday or not.

    I don't think it will. It has to go through the entire legislative process again.
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  • drivingrl
    drivingrl Posts: 1,448
    Better Dan wrote:
    I don't think it will. It has to go through the entire legislative process again.

    It does. And unfortunately, the legislature doesn't have to post any sort of schedule until the session actually begins. :roll:

    I spoke with Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, and they suggested following their FB and Twitter pages to keep tabs on events they've got planned - so that's what I'll do!
    drivingrl: "Will I ever get to meet Gwen Stefani?"
    kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.

    Next!"
  • its just gish
    its just gish San Antonio, TX Posts: 880
    drivingrl wrote:
    its just gish wrote:
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D

    I'm planning on coming up from San Antonio!

    Have you heard if the vote will be Monday? The special session has been called, but it's not clear if the vote will actually take place Monday or not.

    I haven't and they won't post a schedule until Monday, but they have to re-introduce the bills and refer to committee. So I'm not sure... I just see a lot of activity for getting people out there that day.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 25,072
    i'd love to join in the protest, but i can't go to texas....


    i got priors....

    :oops: :oops:
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • grooveme
    grooveme Posts: 353
    drivingrl wrote:
    Putting together plans now to drive from Dallas to Austin on Monday and protest. Don't they know that you don't mess with Texas women? :D

    I'll be out of town nest week, or I'd be there for sure. Thanks for going!
  • grooveme
    grooveme Posts: 353
    Thousands of pro choice demonstrators showed up at the Capitol and many are planning to stay for days. Anyone who is interested can see pictures and information on the Planned Parenthood of Texas Facebook page and also Wendy Davis' Facebook page. I'm so proud of my fellow Texans.

    As of today, the bill has passed out of the committee in the TX house.
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,976
    You know what...I'm anti-abortion, but I hate the fact that people are now just looking for loopholes, etc to make abortion tougher to get. Either it's akin to killing an unborn child or it's a women's right to choose. Stop the nonsense with stupid laws to force your agenda in a non-legit (in my opinion) manner.

    And, if the majority of anti-abortion people would have backed educations, etc and focused their we would be much closer to zero abortions then we are today. You cannot say someone can't have an abortion but not support the methods to prevent pregnancies.

    Makes me sick. But it also makes me sick when I see people cheering when the pro-choice movement gets a "victory". Yeah, more abortions!!!! We've lost sight of the importance of this topic in favor of political posturing, fights songs, and winning. Both sides should be fuckin ashamed of themselves.
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