Ow, my back. *wince*

[apocalypsos]

-- Shame on the mainstream media, when the women from The View are the ones asking the hard-hitting questions of John McCain. Yes, even Elisabeth Hasselbeck, whom I hate with a passion.

-- I can't contain my rage at the story that Governor Palin wanted rape victims to pay for their own rape kits, which is so appallingly offensive I can't even think of anything to say to that.

On the other hand, am I the only one who gets extremely uncomfortable whenever her decision to carry a Down's baby to term is used as evidence of her hypocrisy regarding a woman's right to choose? Granted, every pregnancy should be a woman's decision to continue or not, but ... a Down's baby? Really?

-- My back is still killing me. I need to go soak in the tub for a while. Ow.

Comments

[sabra-n.livejournal.com]

Evidence of her hypocrisy? What now? She chose not to abort, which is in line with her philosophy of...not liking abortion. The fact that she presents that, and her daughter's continued pregnancy, as a choice rather than the only possible option, ever, is kinda hypocritical, I suppose, because in her ideal world the "choice" could only go one way, but really, in the area of abortion she's acted in line with her philosophy.

And lordy, but I hate the View, but I'll take my proper politician-grilling from anyone at this point. (Obama needs a grilling, too, IMO. Enough of embracing the messianic image- it's insubstantial and kind of creepy.) But is this really a total shock? If you're going to blend news and entertainment, you're going to get entertainment all over your news...and news all over your entertainment, apparently.

[jacinthsong.livejournal.com]

The fact that she presents that, and her daughter's continued pregnancy, as a choice rather than the only possible option, ever, is kinda hypocritical, I suppose, because in her ideal world the "choice" could only go one way
Yeah, this is what makes me spit - the fact that it wouldn't even be a choice, for anyone. But I don't get the logic of her being a hypocrite otherwise o_O

[apocalypsos.livejournal.com]

Sorry, that's actually what I meant. I guess somewhere between coming off seven straight twelve-hour days of work and my back I phrased it wrong.

[lots42.livejournal.com]

Any politician needs a severe and constant hassle; if only to keep them on their toes.

[apocalypsos.livejournal.com]

God, can't agree with that one more. I want an entire press gang of Helen Thomases who won't take bullshit from either candidate.

[liliaeth]

well at least Obama let himself be interviewed by O'Reilly. (or however you spell that)