Republicans Learn Obama’s a Democrat
10 March 2009 10:56 am by Taylor Marsh
Politico’s “Stem Cell Ignites Ire on the Right” should have been titled: D’oh! Obama’s a Democrat. Seriously, you’d think that “common ground” meant giving in on women’s civil rights and all that’s important to the Democratic Party. Caving to fundamentalist, anti science beliefs isn’t common ground.
“We have had a number of teaching moments,” said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. “If people are really listening and watching, they will see what President Obama said is not what he is doing. He said he wanted to reach out to evangelicals or Christian conservatives who care about human life, but they will have a hard time squaring support for Barack Obama in light of these policies.”
Is Mr. Perkins kidding?
Candidate Obama never sent any signals that he would do anything other than support science, which includes allowing embryos from fertility clinics, which are to be discarded anyway when not utilized, to help scientists advance medical technology.
Obama called the debate “a false choice between sound science and moral values,” adding: “In this case, I believe the two are not inconsistent. As a person of faith, I believe we are called to care for each other and work to ease human suffering.”
Evidently Perkins and his Republican friends missed it.
And at a time when Obama’s bid to seek greater bipartisanship on Capitol Hill already has run into serious obstacles, Monday’s decision seemed to put even greater distance between himself and top congressional Republicans.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the government was, “for the first time, incentivizing the creation and destruction of human embryos at the expense of the U.S. taxpayer.” House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) said the decision “runs counter to President Obama’s promise to be a president for all Americans.”
Mr. McConnell is not only being disingenuous, he’s lying. There is no “first time incentivizing the creation and destruction of human embryos.” This is misinformation in the worst sense, even worse that what Rep. Boehner is floating.
President Obama has made a decision that the majority of Americans want, which would include the former first lady Nancy Reagan. Unfortunately, Republicans are hanging on to their hard right constituencies, putting them before the American people, because they’re the only ones supporting them right now.
It’s not about people or compassion, let alone science and suffering for Republicans, it’s politics. It’s also yet another reason why Republicans look so out of touch.
I kinda’ wonder if Ronald Reagan himself might not be in favor of stem cell research considering Alzheimer’s is genetic.
Yesterday on Hardball I listened to Rep Smith and Rep DeGette. Smith was lying, which DeGette pointed out. He said only 500 embryos were available but thrown away. DeGette saidf there were thousands (can’t remember the number she quoted). These people will go to many lengths to try and get their way.
I guess the Repugs thought Obama should give up all his beliefs and values to appease them. What a bunch of a**holes.
Betsy says:
10 March 2009 at 11:27 am
What a bunch of a**holes
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concise and to the point as usual Betsy
speaking of a**holes.
I sure hope they broadcast these Bill Maher/Ann Coulter “debates” they’re having. Although, knowing Bill he’ll probably kiss her a** trying to score.
Ann Coulter has got to be the least sexy women I can think of but you are probably right Geo because funny and smart as he is Maher is a dog.
Her adams apple scares me
Last night on the News Hour Dr. Weissman, who studies adult stem cells, called Tony Perkins a liar.
4 times maybe?
A thing of beauty…and he was nice about it.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june09/cellsanalysis_03-09.html
Republicans seem to be surprised that President Obama is a Democrat AND can focus on more the one important issue at a time.
BTW, how do I get an icon picture thingee to show up?
vintagejulie says:
10 March 2009 at 1:38 pm
BTW, how do I get an icon picture thingee to show up?
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register at WordPress.com and use the same email address you use here. Whatever pic you choose in your profile at WordPress will also show up here…
These right wing nuts seem to only care about you before you are born. Once you are born, you’re on your own. Their logic puzzles me.
With the Repubs it’s their way or the highway. And I never heard Obama talk about stem cell research in other way then what he is supporting. To the Repubs – get your heads out of your a@@holes. You must be suffocating.
Jane Austen says:
10 March 2009 at 2:31 pm
To the Repubs – get your heads out of your a@@holes. You must be suffocating
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Wow you and Betsy are on fire today
I listened to Buffett’s “take Obama to the Woodshed” videos today and pretty much agree. Obama is throwing too much at people, and the result is confusion/fear/etc.
I am quite comfy with the stem cell decision, although I do understand that this issue raises true pain in a great many citizens who really, really disagree.
I don’t share that pain. It’s a bunch of cells to me that wouldn’t ever have been a human.
Whatever….
I still liked Buffett’s comments best.
I am a believer in sometimes being aggressive, sometimes laying back.
It’s a matter of timing.
I agree, Lynnette, but it’s not logic. It’s belief.
And that I always respect, particularly when it differs from mine.
Belief is NOT logical. That’s why it’s called……belief. *haha
I’ve got my own beliefs.
I think the only difference I am pretty good at distinguishing between the two.
I really love this quote from Politico:
“From stem cells to climate change, George W. Bush manipulated or ignored data and research for political purposes.”
I’m glad we don’t need to suffer this anymore, whether it’s logic or belief…
Also, I found some interesting looks at the stem cell funding issue at http://www.newsy.com/videos/stem_cell_funding_ban_lifted