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Mike Huckabee's war on reality
Mike Huckabee says he has found a new way to make liberals mad. What is his technique? Well apparently because he parroted the concerns from media outlets regarding the recent lack of women in President Obama’s choices to replace outgoing members of his staff, he has taken some heat. While some liberals may be upset … Continue Reading →
Payne: Obamacare's War on Women
“In 2007, I heard the words no woman wants to hear: ‘You have breast cancer.’ I don’t care how strong you are: It’s a terrifying moment,” writes Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in celebrating the Supremes’ upholding of Obamacare with a fundraising email. Prepare for it to get more terrifying, Rep. Wasserman … Continue Reading →
Rich moms are worthwhile, poor moms are worthless
Hillary Rosen, a Democratic strategist and TV pundit, who, by the way, is not affiliated with the White House, made an offhand remark a couple of days ago about Ann Romney that was awkwardly phrased. She said Ann Romney can’t speak for working women because she never held a real job in her life. Republicans, … Continue Reading →
Michigan political paczki and women's health for women
If you’re watching cable news, you might’ve noticed this narrative going around on how former Senator Rick Santorum is waging a war on women’s health. He also labeled President Obama with a “phony theology”, and is really having fun with his new-found status as a front-runner. But when it comes to women’s health, Rick is … Continue Reading →
The Republican war on women
One can’t fail to notice that the majority of outrage over the Obama administration’s advocacy for women’s reproductive health services is being expressed by men. Mostly conservative Republican men. Men who never had to endure the agony of gynecological health problems or the extreme pain of childbirth. This was the panel of “experts” convened by … Continue Reading →