I'm a Republican but my party's stance on Teri Shiavo DISGUSTS me!

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  • Rob
    I'm a great bowler.
    • Nov 2003
    • 13310

    #1

    I'm a Republican but my party's stance on Teri Shiavo DISGUSTS me!

    I'm appalled at how many right wing Republicans are rallying to the Teri Shiavo "cause" in the attempts to intervene with her feeding tube being removed!!! They accuse the husband and doctors of "playing God" when in fact it's them [Republicans] that are attempting to play God by defying natural selection. It is not inherent for a human being to be kept alive by machines...that's man's way, not God's (nature) way.

    Her brain is dead. Never to be recessitated. Ever. She has not moved in years and deserves to die with some dignity. The portion of her brain that controls motor skills is GONE! No more. Caput. Ceases to be. Let her go already.

    And comes her husband that Bible-thumpers are accusing of being an "adulterer" because he chose to move on and find another woman. Give me a fucking break and cry me a fucking river! What do you expect him to do? Drop in at nights for a quickie? Maybe they can share romantic walks on the beach or have kids. He did what 99% of the men in this world would do and 1% would lie about doing when their spouses ask.

    I am a Republican and I will stand up and admit that what they [Republican Party] are attempting to do is absolutely appalling and terrible. The ones perpetrating this crusade are right wing nut jobs but none-the-less, they are still Republicans and represent what the Republicans have to offer. A truly sad, sad day in Republican history.

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  • pornstar2pac
    Omaha Hi/Lo
    • Nov 2003
    • 17380

    #2
    time to jump over to the green party
    Trump haters gonna hate. that's all they can do

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    • ytcracker
      stc is the greatest
      • Dec 2002
      • 12403

      #3
      i completely agree

      im a libertarian but i tend to vote republican
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      • FunForOne
        Confirmed User
        • Nov 2003
        • 8704

        #4
        Its a tuff situation. Dont forget many, many democrats also voted with the deal the other night.

        I'm on the fence about it. I think alot of politics is going on for sure, but the real reason they are doing this is because they are worrying about the precendence this will set for similiar situations.

        It doesnt hurt that this situation is hurting the democrats arguements in future. The case is a known loser, its one of those lose the battle win the war type things.

        If we know one thing about the democratic party is that they allow the looney loud far left speak for them, these people are taking a public stance on behalf of the party. Its going to essentially confuse potential democratic voters on furture value debates.

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        • broke
          Confirmed User
          • Aug 2003
          • 4501

          #5
          Originally posted by pornstar2pac
          time to jump over to the green party
          Telling a self-described republican to jump over to the communist (er... green) party...



          For a more realistic jump click here.
          Perfect Gonzo

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          • nmcog
            Confirmed User
            • Sep 2004
            • 825

            #6
            Originally posted by broke
            For a more realistic jump click here.
            Great party

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            • Bansheelinks
              Confirmed User
              • Apr 2003
              • 6023

              #7
              How about your party, the Republicans, stand on porn and free speech rights?

              Thats what disgusts me!

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              • Rob
                I'm a great bowler.
                • Nov 2003
                • 13310

                #8
                Originally posted by FunForOne
                I'm on the fence about it. I think alot of politics is going on for sure, but the real reason they are doing this is because they are worrying about the precendence this will set for similiar situations.
                You present some very valid points.

                The "Slippery Slope" theory has been presented ad nauseam during this debacle. If you allow something to be voted out now then it will eventually lead to other things being outlawed. I understand the theory but don't fully agree with it.

                Following that logic, if you banning quad-runners or jet skis now it will eventually lead to the banning of Trucks and Boats. It's failed logic as best.

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                • PenisFace
                  Confirmed User
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 3774

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Bansheelinks
                  How about your party, the Republicans, stand on porn and free speech rights?

                  Thats what disgusts me!

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                  • Rob
                    I'm a great bowler.
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 13310

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Bansheelinks
                    How about your party, the Republicans, stand on porn and free speech rights?

                    Thats what disgusts me!
                    Um, I'm a Republican and I deal with adult. So I guess that rules out the entire Republican party. Shucks.

                    You're generalizing one particular group because of the opinions of some. Are all the North Koreans or Iraqis bad people? I don't think so. Simply because they are affiliated with their respected country does not mean they agree to all their actions and decisions.

                    I think you're more worried about he Uber Conservative and Fanatical Right when you're thinking of Free Speech and Pornography than you are of the general Republican party. Another

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                    • FunForOne
                      Confirmed User
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 8704

                      #11
                      Originally posted by HighOnAcid
                      You present some very valid points.

                      The "Slippery Slope" theory has been presented ad nauseam during this debacle. If you allow something to be voted out now then it will eventually lead to other things being outlawed. I understand the theory but don't fully agree with it.

                      Following that logic, if you banning quad-runners or jet skis now it will eventually lead to the banning of Trucks and Boats. It's failed logic as best.


                      Yea, but add the variable of activists judges with political agendas. Its better to expose that to the public while being on the side of trying to save someone's life.

                      The republicans could pick worse situations in which to fight this battle. Dont be mistaken about this thing, I dont have it all figured out yet, but the democrats are down, they are trying to put their foot on the democrats neck.

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                      • crockett
                        in a van by the river
                        • May 2003
                        • 76818

                        #12
                        The Republican party isn't what it once was.. They have lost their roots and have been taken over by fundamentalists
                        In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                        • MattO
                          The O is for Oohhh
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 10861

                          #13
                          This morning's Gallop poll showed 56% repubicans and 62% democrats were in favor of yanking the tube

                          And from ABC's Poll:
                          "The poll also found that solely among those Republicans surveyed, Congress' action did not win strong backing. According to the poll, 58 percent of Republicans believed the intervention in the case was inappropriate and 61 percent supported removing Schiavo's tube."

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                          • FunForOne
                            Confirmed User
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 8704

                            #14
                            Originally posted by crockett
                            The Republican party isn't what it once was.. They have lost their roots and have been taken over by fundamentalists

                            If by fundamentalists you mean southern democrats then your correct.

                            Those fundamentalists that voted clinton in office.

                            I guess that imoral chubby chassing, cigar stuffing, thong voyuer act in the oval office actually did hurt the democratic party's chances of regaining the whitehouse.

                            You actually make a good point.

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                            • crockett
                              in a van by the river
                              • May 2003
                              • 76818

                              #15
                              Originally posted by FunForOne
                              If by fundamentalists you mean southern democrats then your correct.

                              Those fundamentalists that voted clinton in office.

                              I guess that imoral chubby chassing, cigar stuffing, thong voyuer act in the oval office actually did hurt the democratic party's chances of regaining the whitehouse.

                              You actually make a good point.
                              No I mean people in Utah that only think they are republicain because Bush claims he talks to god.
                              In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                              • Rob
                                I'm a great bowler.
                                • Nov 2003
                                • 13310

                                #16
                                Originally posted by FunForOne
                                Yea, but add the variable of activists judges with political agendas. Its better to expose that to the public while being on the side of trying to save someone's life.

                                The republicans could pick worse situations in which to fight this battle. Dont be mistaken about this thing, I dont have it all figured out yet, but the democrats are down, they are trying to put their foot on the democrats neck.
                                Bravo! Very, very good post!

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                                • hydro
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Dec 2003
                                  • 4216

                                  #17
                                  Go Cyborg!!!

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                                  • broke
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Aug 2003
                                    • 4501

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by crockett
                                    The Republican party isn't what it once was.. They have lost their roots and have been taken over by fundamentalists
                                    At least we still have that old party.

                                    If the LP would stop sticking their feet in their mouths anytime they have a national platform, I think you would see a mass migration (of at least republicans).

                                    Seems every time they get a national stage they love to talk about abolishing the "war on drugs" and "deregulation of free markets". Gee -- let's make the uneducated on both sides hate us in one fell swoop.

                                    I swear to God their chief political strategist is a retard.






                                    I realize I'm WAY off topic here, so let me just say...

                                    I think is a shame that either side is making this a political battle. It's a legal matter between the parents and the husband. I wish it would have stayed that way.
                                    Perfect Gonzo

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                                    • FunForOne
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Nov 2003
                                      • 8704

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by HighOnAcid
                                      Bravo! Very, very good post!

                                      Take notice of how many democrats are on television now argueing for "states' rights".

                                      Thats against a core value of the democratic party.

                                      The cruel punishment portion of the death penalty debate is over.

                                      Thats why you havn't seen Hillary on television, she doesn't want Rush to get a tape of her on this one.

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                                      • CoolE
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Jul 2002
                                        • 451

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by HighOnAcid
                                        I think you're more worried about the Uber Conservative and Fanatical Right when you're thinking of Free Speech and Pornography than you are of the general Republican party.
                                        That actually made me laugh it was so far from the truth.

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                                        • broke
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Aug 2003
                                          • 4501

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by CoolE
                                          That actually made me laugh it was so far from the truth.
                                          Really -- I know it's fun to laugh, but can you back it up?


                                          Please give us your polling data on the beliefs of the majority of US "republicans" as it pertains to free speech and porn.


                                          Sample size and margin of error are not optional.


                                          This should be interesting.
                                          Perfect Gonzo

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                                          • FunForOne
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Nov 2003
                                            • 8704

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by CoolE
                                            That actually made me laugh it was so far from the truth.

                                            I cant stop laughing at the liberals bashing the southern religious redneck "fundamentalists."

                                            They dont realize those people are registered democrats.

                                            "JesusLand" is made up of democrats and it aint the republican party making fun of them.


                                            2006 is going to be interesting.

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                                            • Lev
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Oct 2001
                                              • 3545

                                              #23
                                              this Terry thing is getting old already

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                                              • Kevsh
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Dec 2004
                                                • 8619

                                                #24
                                                Someone should do an audit after all of this is over to see how much of your taxpayer money was wasted on this ridiculously long appeal process. Not to mention congress' involvement. A shame.

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                                                • reynold
                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                  • 51271

                                                  #25
                                                  This is the reason why I hate politics.

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                                                  • killshot
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Dec 2004
                                                    • 456

                                                    #26
                                                    my problem is they want to have her die a slow 2 week starvation death...

                                                    my god.. is this is what is considered humane?
                                                    shoot her in the head... bash her head in with a brick.. give her a leathal injection.. smother her with a pillow.. anything.. just get it over with quick...

                                                    cripes

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                                                    • titmowse
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Jan 2001
                                                      • 5320

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by killshot
                                                      my problem is they want to have her die a slow 2 week starvation death...

                                                      my god.. is this is what is considered humane?
                                                      shoot her in the head... bash her head in with a brick.. give her a leathal injection.. smother her with a pillow.. anything.. just get it over with quick...

                                                      cripes
                                                      Her cerebral cortex is liquified. She can't feel. Even if she could feel, they will give her lots and lots of morphine.
                                                      I still love everybody

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                                                      • flashfire
                                                        ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2
                                                        • Feb 2003
                                                        • 13098

                                                        #28
                                                        Bush doesnt want to keep you alive if you cant afford the feeding tube

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                                                        • broke
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Aug 2003
                                                          • 4501

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by flashfire
                                                          Bush doesnt want to keep you alive if you cant afford the feeding tube
                                                          Any other stupid ass comments you want to make tonight?
                                                          Perfect Gonzo

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