2012 Presidential Election (free for all edition)

[FRPLG]

Whatever guys.. don't bother trying to understand what he actually meant nor what I was trying to say. Ignorant position or not at least he doesn't roll with the standard logical inconsistency most pro-lifers do about rape/incest. Better put: his position may be wrong but at least it is consistently wrong. The lack of logical consistency within the articulated positions of our esteemed politicians is a distinct blight on our system. Across the political board.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Whatever guys.. don't bother trying to understand what he actually meant nor what I was trying to say.

Again, I think you missed the biggest part of what he said, and it had nothing to do with his stance on abortion. Maybe it is you that should understand what he said and exactly why it was mind boggling. Again, it has nothing to do with his stance on abortion.(even though that's wrong as well)


Not sure I buy into your "consistency" statement though. Nothing honorable or admirable about consistently being ignorant. We get what you are saying though, we just don't agree with what you are saying.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Whatever guys.. don't bother trying to understand what he actually meant nor what I was trying to say. Ignorant position or not at least he doesn't roll with the standard logical inconsistency most pro-lifers do about rape/incest. Better put: his position may be wrong but at least it is consistently wrong. The lack of logical consistency within the articulated positions of our esteemed politicians is a distinct blight on our system. Across the political board.

I get where you're coming from.

[MTK]

Still don't understand applauding anything about what he said.

So while he's an idiot, at least he's consistent with his idiocy?

Ok

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Still don't understand applauding anything about what he said.

So while he's an idiot, at least he's consistent with his idiocy?

Ok

One would think "don't be an idiot" is preferable to "being a consistent idiot." People like this should be chastised and chased out from positions of responsibility not applaud.


...but yes, I don't get it either.

[FRPLG]

Perhaps applaud is the wrong word. I suppose the subtle sarcasm also doesn't come through.

[FRPLG]

And I strongly believe it is MORE stupid for people to have illogical views. To me that shows far more stupidity than simply saying something stupid (which can be subject to simple misspeak or misunderstanding) or taking an unpopular position. If one cannot see the logical inconsistency in being pro-life but only in certain cases then that shows a distinct lack of intelligence in my opinion.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

And I strongly believe it is MORE stupid for people to have illogical views. To me that shows far more stupidity than simply saying something stupid (which can be subject to simple misspeak or misunderstanding) or taking an unpopular position. If one cannot see the logical inconsistency in being pro-life but only in certain cases then that shows a distinct lack of intelligence in my opinion.

I don't have an issue with people being consistent. I too would like him to explain what the heck he was saying though this guy doesn't give me any hope with the inflammatory and off-the-wall crap he has said in the past:

Anybody who knows something about the history of the human race knows that there is no civilization which has condoned homosexual marriage widely and openly that has long survived. [Yes, homosexuality destroys civilizations]

I think NBC has a long record of being very liberal and at the heart of liberalism really is a hatred for God and a belief that government should replace God. [Yes, if Jesus himself was here I am more apt to kill him than love him]

As far as consistency goes, being thoughtful and consistent is admirable, consistently saying off-the-wall crap, not so much. That is to say, wisdom is a prerequisite for admirability.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by saden1

As far as consistency goes, being thoughtful and consistent is admirable, consistently saying off-the-wall crap, not so much. That is to say, wisdom is a prerequisite for admirability.

Well said.

[FRPLG]

I would like him to explain what he was TRYING to say with the term "legitimate rape". I mean he's gonna lose now so he might as well try and explain it. What does he have to lose?

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I would like him to explain what he was TRYING to say with the term "legitimate rape". I mean he's gonna lose now so he might as well try and explain it. What does he have to lose?

**** that. I want to know which doctors told him that a woman's body shuts itself down during a rape which leads to less pregnancies. THAT is what the hell I want to know so we can round them up and discredit those asshats.

Mind you, this is the guy on a science committee saying this garbage.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

**** that. I want to know which doctors told him that a woman's body shuts itself down during a rape which leads to less pregnancies. THAT is what the hell I want to know so we can round them up and discredit those asshats.

Mind you, this is the guy on a science committee saying this garbage.

I agree there. I know there is a not-so-small current of ignorance on this in society but among Drs one would think they'd be pretty up on the occurrence rates on rape-pregnancy. My guess is he, like others, heard this from someone at some point and it had become ingrained in his psyche since he was so predisposed to believe it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree there. I know there is a not-so-small current of ignorance on this in society but among Drs one would think they'd be pretty up on the occurrence rates on rape-pregnancy. My guess is he, like others, heard this from someone at some point and it had become ingrained in his psyche since he was so predisposed to believe it.

How Often Does Rape Lead to Pregnancy? - James Hamblin - The Atlantic

But maybe Akin read this

Christian Life Resources

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree there. I know there is a not-so-small current of ignorance on this in society but among Drs one would think they'd be pretty up on the occurrence rates on rape-pregnancy. My guess is he, like others, heard this from someone at some point and it had become ingrained in his psyche since he was so predisposed to believe it.

I think I've found the source of these doctors he heard from.

[12thMan]

I don't think this Akin dust-up will cost Romney MO or the election, necessarily. I'm not saying that it won't, just not convinced that it will. #brevity