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Raven123

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26. They made abortion THE issue.

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 06:40 PM

23 hrs ago

Bait and switch. Convince people to embark on an election crusade to eliminate abortion, then give all the goodies to the ruling rich. They have touted “Family Values” but really mean abortion. Behind the scenes, we know better. They don’t care.

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Conservative Christians Keep Voting For Predators. Here's Why [View all] Nevilledog Yesterday OP

The republicans can ALWAYS find a reason, ANY reason, to vote for "their" candidate. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #1

I've been in that situation (Trying to talk some sense into...) chouchou Yesterday #2

Because their pastors are predators and they want like minded individuals? Initech Yesterday #3

Yep, RTL overwhelms all other considerations for conservative Christians. maxsolomon Yesterday #4

RTLright to life? irisblue Yesterday #8

Yeah, sorry for acronyming that. maxsolomon Yesterday #19

I have found talking with them is a useless waste of energy. GoodRaisin Yesterday #5

And this attitude translates into 'Uncle Joe raped me mom' but mom was really close with Uncle Joe. 'Tough luck kid.' chowder66 Yesterday #6

Hell, she was probably an inbred product popsdenver Yesterday #17

No, it's because THEY are predators synni Yesterday #7

They see him as privileged. BattleRow Yesterday #9

I know many popsdenver Yesterday #18

Maybe we can get the rest of the world to help us fight Republicans WorseDayEver Yesterday #10

Oh dear! The library basement was left unlocked again! QueerDuck Yesterday #13

Yes, but thankfully not all Republican voters are like this and there are a few swing voters LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11

Yes - but this avoids the why behind THAT peppertree Yesterday #12

You nailed it. republianmushroom Yesterday #14

Years ago in the 50s & 60's the Republican line was: Joinfortmill Yesterday #15

And this side of the aisle isn't guilty stopdiggin Yesterday #16

I would say no to your question.. Permanut Yesterday #22

Not at all the point made in the OP stopdiggin 22 hrs ago #27

I was thinking that, too drmeow 2 hrs ago #28

Pretzel logic Bristlecone Yesterday #20

Trying to talk sense with The Wizard Yesterday #21

Predators pander to their bigotry. It's that simple IMHO. Wonder Why Yesterday #23

It's always Cherokee100 Yesterday #24

It's really not that complicated. CrimsonBight Yesterday #25

They made abortion THE issue. Raven123 23 hrs ago #26