At CPAC: Conservative Columnist Cal Thomas Says Rachel Maddow Is ‘Best Argument’ for Contraception
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During a CPAC panel discussion on the Obama administration’s controversial contraception mandate, The Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood played a clip of Rachel Maddow saying that “the Republican Party was waging war on contraception.”
Turning to columnist Cal Thomas, Wood asked:
“Cal, let’s talk about this religious–this is serious, we laugh about it, but this is serious in terms of, if they get away with this, what would happen in a second term? If that outrage doesn’t turn to action in November, what are we looking at here?”
To which he pointedly responded:
“I’m really glad, Genevieve, that you played the Rachel Maddow clip. I think that she is the best argument in favor of her parent’s using contraception. I would be all for that! And all of the rest of the crowd at MSNBC, too, for that matter.”
Watch the exchange below as it aired on CSPAN, courtesy of Mediaite:
You may also recall similar comments made back in April 2011, when Keith Olbermann said that Blaze contributor S.E. Cupp should have never been born and that her existence proved the need for Planned Parenthood.
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Comments (221)
RebelYell1862
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:43pmHell Yeah!!!!!
Report Post »phillipwgirard
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:14pmDon’t forget the other freak of nature, Ellen,,,
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:21pmYEE-HAA, Cal! You hit the nail right on the head.
And Keef Olbermann is the best argument for the Porta-Potty.
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:07pmCal sure called it. There are a few others I could also add.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:15pmWell, Rick Santorum has said he would support states banning birth control.
Seriously, how many of you would support a ban of birth control? How many people of any state, how many people in the United States would support that?
Let’s elect a true conservative, one who will get Government the heck out of our lives!!! Except, of course, when it comes to sex in an couple’s bedroom, where the government has the right, according to Santorum, to tell them what they can and cannot do to prevent pregnancy. Let‘s bring Santorum’s religious beliefs into your bedroom. Rick Santorum for President!
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:34pmI saw on another article where some reporter got bit in the face by a large dog. They ought to get Maddow to interview the same dog and owner, and see if it bites here ugly mug.
Then again, if the poor dog bit her in the face, he would most likely have to lick his own butt just to get the bad taste out of his mouth.
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:36pmJZS
You post contained a little intellectual dishonesty. However, I think I was unintentional.
Concerning if the state had the right to ban contraceptives Rick said,
“The state has a right to do that, I have never questioned that the state has a right to do that. It is not a constitutional right, the state has the right to pass whatever statues they have. That is the thing I have said about the activism of the Supreme Court, they are creating rights, and they should be left up to the people to decide,”
But specifically concerning banning contraceptives he said,
“You shouldn’t create constitutional rights when states do dumb things. Let the people decide if the states are doing dumb things get rid of the legislature and replace them as opposed to creating constitutional laws that have consequences that were before them.”
He did agree the states had the right to, granted a majority vote in that state, but followed it up refernecing that idea as “dumb.”
Hope I could clear it up for you.
Report Post »CCulotta
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:13pmNope… Cal is wrong. I can’t stand the MSNBC socialist cheerleaders at all, but I would hope that we could hold our selves to higher standard than Keith Olbermann. The CPAC convention should be about fighting and winning the war of ideas, not ridiculous personal attacks. And at the risk of sounding “holier than thou”, all the people with the “Good Job” comments should remember that we are suppose to be the good guys, not just the other guys.
Oh crap, I just defended Rachael Maddow… I am going to go take a shower now.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:18pmHi SPECKCHASER
Isn’t it a sad thing that JZS even needed to have that cleared up for him.
As usual, hope things are going well for you.
Report Post »beekeeper
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:47pm@JZS – As POTUS his support of a state ban is really nothing more than a personal opinion.
For a ban on birth control to be in place in a given state, the majority of the people, their elected officials AND likely the Supreme Court would all have to approve the measure before it went into effect.
Once it was in effect, the President can not squash standing state laws on his own, he can work with Congress to amend the Constitution, but that whole ‘enumerated powers’ tenth amendment precludes him from sticking his big bazoo in state affairs.
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:54pmDykes don’t need contraception.
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:06pm@Billy
Got a question for you and hope all is well on your end too.
It is obvious JZS received “faux news” from whichever source convinced him Rick supports a statewide ban on contraception. In light of their incorrect reporting, do you believe JZS will reevaluate the credibility of that “faux news” source and cease to trust their reporting?
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:10pmSpeckChaser, I have to admit I like your post. Good quotes too, ones, honestly, I haven’t read.
I’m biting my tongue, and not responding on other issues. Touché.
Report Post »gramma b
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:17pmFunny, since Maddow will never need contraception.
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges10
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:19pm“WATCH THE OTHER HAND.“ ”THE GUY IS DAVID COPPERFIELD.” -Glenn Beck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUeq8wttfKs
Last time, Obama‘s minions started a fight with FoxNews they couldn’t win … it was a diversion. And then mandatory socialist HealthCare magically passed through Congress.
This time, Obama‘s minions started a fight with the Catholic Church they couldn’t win. Why? What will magically appear while everyone (outside of Washington DC) is busy with this bluster?
Report Post »blamelessace5
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:00amHa ha yes!!!!
Report Post »blamelessace5
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:03amHow come in every artical that has nothing to do with rick santorums…the ronnies come outr and have to say somthing ……how bad was those win to u guys??????really did it piss ur dear leader off that much???
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:04am@SPECKCHASER
Congratulations !!! You got a Touche’…..and left him speechless no less.
Honestly though, he never disclosed where he gets his “faux news”
He might be getting some of it from that one newspaper……the name escapes me right now…..I think their motto is……..”Saul the news that’s fit to print”
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:15amJZS
I actually thought the contraception ban that was going to be one of the few things I agreed with you on and almost had a heartastroke. If he were in support of it I would agree with you.
I know you’re a lib and idealistically opposed to our candidates, and that fine, but lately you have been insinuating that our candidates are not suited for the job based on some of their MANY flaws. I doubt I am the only one that feels this way but I feel like I’m on the episode of South Park where the kids have to vote for a new school mascot. If you haven’t seen it, there choices are between a giant douche and a turd sandwich. The moral of the story is most the time you’re picking the lesser to the two evils.
Was Bush the greatest president ever? No. Do I believe he was head and shoulders over Gore or Kerry? Yes. Do I believe whoever gets the nomination will be a better choice that Obama? Yes.
As it stands right now, I believe Santorum is the best choice of the group, doubt he gets it, but that’s my opinion. I’m leaning towards writing in Hank Williams Sr. but haven’t decided for sure.
Report Post »country_hick
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 3:43amRangerp; Why would you want that poor dog to get sick? What did it ever do to you?
Report Post »quicker
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:34amGood one RangerP ,I just choked on my coffee.
Report Post »carbonyes
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:04amCCULOTTA, your right, please go take a shower. Rachel Maddow is a douche bag.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 8:42amCal is so right… My goodess imagine a world with out these 10s of millions of mentally deranged Constitution hating Marxists in our Nation… It’s easy if you try!
Why are their acts of treason on a daily basis tolerated? No bigger violater of the US Constitution than FDR.
Report Post »RagingJudge
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:23amWell good mornin there, RANGERP!
:P
Report Post »oitsugina
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:25am@Speckchaser spoke for me…..thanks
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:27amJZS…”let’s elect a true conservative”? You’re a piece of leftist/statist filth who gushes uncontrollably at anything that eminates from Obama’s stuttering lips. If you had your delusional way you‘d see this country on it’s knees and more socialiized than even Europe. You yearn for the day when government controls every facet of our lives. Please…stop insulting everyone’s intelligence here.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:36amSPECKCHASER…..if it’s a choice between Romney, Gingrich, Santorum or Paul over Barack Obama is that really such a noxious decision to make? I’d vote with unrestrained euphoria for a trained chimp over the incompetent corruptocrat Barack Obama. Havent’ the American people suffered enough? Chronic unemployment, house prices still falling, fuel and grocery prices on the rise and debt the that’s the fiscal equivalent of Mt Everest…all during Obama’s tenure. The man is a detriment to the country and his cabinet a gaggle of marxists, incompetents and corruptocrats. His political aspirations are all that matter to him. He’s already bemoaned the fact that the constitution prohibits him from taking more power. His contempt for the American people is vulgar in the extreme. Seriously….hold your nose if you have to and vote but expell Obama in November…for the nation’s sake.
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:50amThe greatest enemy of the American people is the federal government. The second greatest is the State Controlled Media. The third is ISLAM. CAIR = Constantly Advancing Islamic Regime …
What to do …
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:56amTECHENGINEER11, While I agree with your assessment of FDR, you left out his protege Woodrow Wilson.
Report Post »JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:29am@RANGERP -
The reporter resembled Mad Cow – That is why he bit her
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:34amSPECK, one we agree on is that we’d both like for Santorum to get the nomination, although for different reasons.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:36amAvengerK, you’ve got right wing am radio host to tell you what you believe. Thankfully, I’ve got you to tell me what I believe.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:41amWant to hear Rachel’s response? It’s a little more intellectual, but some of you might be able to follow it:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/10/rachel-maddow-cal-thomas-contraception_n_1267848.html?ref=media
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:53amJZS….in the same breath that you attempt to besmirch me by suggesting that I repeat what right wing mouthpieces put out…you offer a link to Huffingpost? I call you an idiot because you just can’t help yourself…you really are an idiot.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:19pmAVENGERK WROTE THE FOLLOWING:
“JZS….in the same breath that you attempt to besmirch me by suggesting that I repeat what right wing mouthpieces put out…you offer a link to Huffingpost? I call you an idiot because you just can’t help yourself…you really are an idiot.”
@AVENGERK………….Thanks
@JZS………Methinks that is another opportunity for you to bite your tongue.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:34pmActually, AVENJERK, the link was to the Rachel Maddow show. You read what the guy said about Dr. Maddow, I just thought the fair and balanced people here might be interested in what she has to say in response. That is, you know, the topic of this thread. But I guess not.
Sorry JERK, it was a momentary lapse on my part.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:49pmActualy JZS
The link was to the huffpo, which had a clip of…………..wait a second…………I have to stop laughing…………….”DR. Maddow”
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 4:25pmRJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:56am
TECHENGINEER11, While I agree with your assessment of FDR, you left out his protege Woodrow Wilson.
Well the truth is that WW in his last years admitted to and repented of his crimes against the US Constitution. I believe that he was blackmailed in a big way due to his marital infidelity. Not so for FDR.
Watch this video about FDR… You know I hate to toot my own harm but I was able to figure out on my own about 10 years ago that FDR was the number 1 culprit in the destruction of our Consitution and especially the attack upon Christianity in America.. I was able to reverse engineer it in my mind and then I went back and researched it all out.. One of the first things you will learn about FDR is his obsession with the Supreme Court and his eventual stacking of it.. Anyway watch the following and learn a little more about FDR and his conspirators.
http://youtu.be/ggryd1aWBQg
There’s about 6 parts but well worth the time to watch it all the way through.. But you have to put up with the stupid robot woman talking..
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 5:12pmWell you know Billy, she coasted by. Degree from Standford, Rhodes scholar, doctorate in politics from Oxford. Just like Rush Limbaugh, except he only got a high school diploma. No wonder he’s an expert not only in politics but in earth sciences.
I know you’re just jealous. It’s okay to admit that to your Uncle JZS.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:07pm@JZS
Politcal Science?…….please.
Doctor, doctor
Gives me the blues
She’s got a
Bad case, of liberal views
Are you familiar with Robert Palmer, JZS?
Are you a fan of Cecil Rhodes?
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:07pmAvenger
You said “Seriously….hold your nose if you have to and vote but expell Obama in November…for the nation’s sake.
Think you misunderstood my post. I mentioned voting for Hank Williams Sr. in the primary only.
I said, “Was Bush the greatest president ever? No. Do I believe he was head and shoulders over Gore or Kerry? Yes. Do I believe whoever gets the nomination will be a better choice that Obama? Yes.”
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:17pmTHERIGHTSOFBILLY, LOL, I’ve posted about Cecil Rhodes a number of times here at The Blaze. I still have to laugh every time I hear the left boasting about Rhodes Scholars. How conveniently this matter, but should you or I speak highly we would be severely lambasted as racists. Eating their cake and having it too.
Report Post »SpeckChaser
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:36pm@RJ
That situation has always perplexed me. Just the other day JZS mentioned erecting a statue in honor of George Wallace, the racist and segregationist democrat governor of Alabama, as if his racist views were somehow a reflection on conservatives.
I never understood the racist republican premise. Guess they have never seen this quote.
“Republicanism means ***** equality, while the Democratic Party means that the white man is supreme. That is why we Southerners are all Democrats.” Sen. Ben Tillman (D., S.C.), 1906
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:09pmSpeckChaser
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:36pm
@RJ
That situation has always perplexed me. Just the other day JZS mentioned erecting a statue in honor of George Wallace, the racist and segregationist democrat governor of Alabama, as if his racist views were somehow a reflection on conservatives.
I never understood the racist republican premise. Guess they have never seen this quote.
That‘s because you don’t realize that every red blooded American worth his salt that was in the Democrat party which rammed desegregation down our throats back in the 60s left and joined the Republican party.. It’s really not that complicated. Back then desegregation was a big issue and many didn’t support it.. As a matter of fact most didn’t. Much like immigration today.. Many don’t support it but within 20 years the Jewish media will have spewed so much propaganda through their Media that so called Patriots will be begging all 3rd world immigrants to come to America and live with me!!! They will probably be travelling to pick them up after they put the spell on everyone. lol
My point is back then it was ok to not appreicate and not approve of desegregation because it was an evil. Today if you say that it is evil then you are a racist. Think about it.
Furthermore remember when most Republicans wouldn’t accept MLK as a National holiday and rightfully so.. Today if you dissaprove of MLK holiday then you are a racist even though he was a whoremonger and a commie.
Report Post »gsp9993
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 6:42amRight ON. The politically correct assumption that Americans must accept what is still defined as deviant behavior is offensive. The gay community has crossed the line of decency and may soon be recruiting others to increase their numbers.
That would be a hoot. Join us, be gay, be special. Special alright… in the most negative way.
Report Post »ccfonten
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 11:46amCal is exactly correct and should not have to apologize. When the likes of Maher says the crap he says about any conservative………and especially a female…………..they never apologize…………they get applause and accolade as “true” heroes of the left!
Report Post »Best example I can see of the need for contraception is obama.
old white guy
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 1:08pmover the top. not at all. i say the same thing to people who tell me abortion is ok.
Report Post »Lamarr01
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 2:13pmVery few lesbians can’t reproduce without a sperm donor. Keith Olbermann could fill a sample cup single-handedly. All the his sperm swim to the left so Rachael would need to spend an hour or so upside down after the introduction of the turkey baster. I would watch this on MSNBC as long as Al Sharpton does the commentary.
MSNBC could change it’s slogan from “Lean Forward” to “Lean Over with Rachael Maddow.”
Report Post »krmike
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:27pmSames rings true with nobama , nazi pelosi , holder and reed !! If only their parents had used contraception or abortion we wouldn’t be in the mess that we are in today !!!!!
Report Post »justyntoo
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:32pmand if these sediments went their normal course – ” there will be no trumpets blowing , on that judgement day . just the bloody morning after , as one tin soldier rides away .
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:13amI am not a fan of abortion but someof the liberals are a good argument not just for abortion but for making it retroactive. Just think if Madcoms parents could decide she was a mistake and have her deleted, or Pelosi etc.
OMG
Report Post »Canada_Goose
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:23pmThis from a man who once said on FNC‘s News Watch that he’d like to watch Sara Palin & Michelle Bachmann Jello wrestle and who refused to discuss the Newscorp scandal on the a show called “News Watch” even during a commercial break for their online audience”
The man essentially embodies then term d**chebag.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:04pmCal Thomas is a giant of conservatism…don’t lie about him.
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:14pm@CANADA_GOOSE
Report Post »I’d like to watch Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin Jello wrestle, too. He’s just being honest.
AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:27pmAs a Canada goose, doesn’t s_it flow through you like, well, s_it?
Report Post »Marine25
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:17pmHow about Bachmann and Palin playing Scrabble?
Report Post »snufy
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:37pmOh, I don’t know, CG–I would pay to see Sarah & Michelle jello wrestle. :)
Report Post »I like Cal. What he’s saying is, “Lead by example.” Those elitists that want 90% of us to die should lead by example, too. That in itself shows that they don’t regard us as individual human beings.
Canada_Goose
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:30amSorry rightwingmom, I hate to do this, but I am not that creative of a liar.
http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-07-06/fox-news-commenter-makes-crack-about-palin-and-bachmann-jello-wrestling/
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:47amSo what, Canada, he’s still a great conservative and you have no sense of humor!
Report Post »texasoysterman
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:03am@canuck goose
Report Post »Get off your high horse.
Palin/Bachmann Jello-wrestling on pay-per-view would be great for all us 50-and-over males.
RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:05amCRAZYRIGHTWINGMOM, That sarcasm just went right over CANADA_GOOSE’s head.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:17pm@RJJINGADSDEN
Sarcasm seems to be a foreign concept to liberals.
“Not only is sarcasm not the lowest form of wit, but scientific proof has emerged in the past few years that understanding sarcasm requires social intelligence lacking in people who’ve suffered damage to a section of the right brain known as the parahippocampal gyrus. Using videotaped exchanges and MRIs of the brain, Katherine P. Rankin, a neuropsychologist and assistant professor in the Memory and Aging Center at the University of California, San Francisco, conducted an Awareness of Social Inference Test to measure the brain reactions of people responding to words that are straightforward on paper but delivered sarcastically. She found that people suffering from a progressive brain disease known as semantic dementia failed to perceive sarcasm.”
http://www.sarcasmsociety.com/sarcasm.html
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:22pmI bet she is sething and will let what few viewers she has know it. I would tather he had not said this but it‘s not like she hasn’t let allot of statements simular roll out of her mouth. She seems nice REALLY?
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:22pmAt 9:10, she played the clip, laughed and said she was glad that Cal Thomas was born. Rachel doesn’t angry about much. She’s pretty bored with all TeaCons who make a joke about her being a man. It’s only funny the first 1000 times or so you hear it, then it’s a snoozer. And guess what, she knows she’s a Lesbian, so do her parents and her friends and family. They love her just the same. She’s actually a very warm, funny person. She’s silly over very nerdy things. And she’s never lost her temper with a guest as Beck has.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:37amShe? Ralph Maddow is female?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:54amRalph Maddow is a very warm and likable woman/guy? Of course…it’s apparent when she/he displays the liberal elitist “charm” to insult Americans that don’t invest in her leftist ideology. An entire broadcast consisting of her/his juvenile quips and insults at conservatives and christians. A giggle here, a snide remark there..all tailored to demean and insult conservatives, Christians and “the folks” (the euphemism Obama likes to use when scrounging up votes from anyone not from a liberal enclave) that live between Manhattan and Malibu. She/he barely conceals her/his distaste for anyone that doesnt’ subscribe to her/his ideals. She’s./he’s the same wretch that called tea partiers dangerous and racist after her/his own network cropped a photo of a black man carrying a firearm at a townhall meeting (legal in his state) to his race then proceeded to fabricate a lie about “racist, dangerous” tea partiers. Eddie Schlitz yells and incites to express his hatred for conservatives and christians, Larry O’Donnell seethes behind his “psycho ready to explode” deamour at anything conservative and Ralph Maddow fires off the peurile quips, smirks and insults. Between the three of them they cover the left’s “passive/aggressive” tactics to promote socialism and statism.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:08amDESERTROSE1960, geez, sounds like you been dipping into Madcow’s lily yourself.
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:18pmThis issue is not about contraception. It’s about religious freedom.
Report Post »Polarized America
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:34pmand I’m sure that the Mooselims are taking notes
Report Post »Leopold
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:54pmI agree. It is about religious freedom. I don’t believe Obama is a Christian. Otherwise he would have more respect for the concerns of the huge religious community.
You can never trust anything out of this administration. BUT, maybe they have underestimated the reaction from the faith community.
However, I believe they will turn this around and make it look like the Republicans are against contraception.
Report Post »Mike Benton
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:58pmIn Islam there is no separation of Church and State, as a Muslin he was content to tell the Church what to do.
Report Post »hotrod jim
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:17pmNo more taxpayers money for planned parenthood. The only thing they plan is to kill Innocent children & for this they will answer to God.
Report Post »soundtracktowar
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:39pmI believe in contraception, but to have the government mandate that not only catholic but all christian hospitals or it is ridiculous. Ill stand with my brothers and sisters in the Catholic church again.St it.
Report Post »Leopold
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:15pmThis birth control issue was brought up on purpose. It will be used as: “Republicans are against contraception”.
I believe Obama gives the green light to the people in the background. They scheme and deceive the citizen on a daily basis. Making new laws and regulations.
Running THIS campaign was started the day Obama entered the White House in 2009. Every decision they have made over the last 3 years was weighed and measured on how it can also be used for his re-election.
Obama cannot do this by himself. I don’t think he is smart enough. He wants power and his minions make sure he gets it. Obama does not love this beautiful country.
Remember when Romney was asked about state controlled contraception. That was done on purpose to bring this issue into the campaign. Now with the Catholic Church fighting against the over-reach of government into religious issues, Republicans are coming out to stand with them.
The Democrats and Obama will bring a message like: “Republicans are against birth control”. That message will motivate mainly young people. So they hope anyways. Obama has lost their enthusiasm and will use this as a tool to get it back.. The young want to get all the free contraception devices they can get. Sex with no responsibility is very appealing to the young and not only the young.
Now it is not about RELIGIOUS FREEDOM anymore, but will be about; ‘Republicans are refusing birth control.” Just wait and see.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:20pmLEO—
YOU are absolutely right. I have already heard Patty Murray and BeanbagBarbieBoxer say exactly that.
Obummer and his minions KNOW exactly what they are doing.
Axelrod scares me to death.
OMG in 2012
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:45pmI Don’t think Obama makes many decisions..He does what he’s told and reads his Teleprompter..according to white house insider source ,When he at the white house he only spends !5 min per day in the oval office..Spends most of his time watching sports on his Big Screen TV And of All things FOX NEWS..He hates to be bothered with any work or problems…Now all his efforts are on re-election And he does not care about anything else…Obama is no mental giant…He‘s a puppet dancing on somebody’s commands
Report Post »donh2
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:13pmThere are plenty of opportunities to take shots at Maddow without going this low. However, Cal may have been returning Kieth Olberman’s hatred for S. E. Cupp when Kieth wished she was aborted.
Report Post »Komponist-ZAH
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:31pmI think he was just trying for something as equally ridiculous as “Republicans are waging a war on contraception”.
Report Post »0Troy
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:08pmIs this what conservatives want to become? Is this what we want to hear from our commentators?
We’re supposed to be better than them.
Don’t try to play their game, they’ve been doing it for longer, and they’ll win.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:15pmI , for one, have had it with being a punching bag. No more. Never again. Not ever. Lead, Follow or Get out of the way.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:04pmAtta Boy Cal !!
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:57pmI know that was a joke–uh, I think. I’m not down with wishing people not to exist, however. Perhaps, Cal is trying to make headlines. I find Madcow irrelevant and no need to go further.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:04pmA lot of things are media driven these days.
One of the major downfalls of this 24/7 news cycle we have now is that they have to drum up stories to bring in viewers consistently.
People take themselves too seriously sometimes
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:11pmSo true, MOD. By the way, I listened to Hannity today whining about Alec Baldwin. It was the most wasted air time I have ever heard. I had to turn it off. It sounded like the halls of junior high.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:37pm@MOD
But one of the benefits of it is that we now are privy to many, many stories and topics that had been previously kept from us.
Report Post »SoCalWalt
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:56pmWell, Ms. Maddow, you’re wrong once again. Mr. Thomas‘s comment shows that we Republicans aren’t universally opposed to contraception.
Report Post »barnsy
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:04pmGood one Cal !! Dont be so quick to call Maddow ” Ms.” Ive got a feeling under that skirt shes sporting male equipment.
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:56pm“I’m really glad, Genevieve, that you played the Rachel Maddow clip. I think that she is the best argument in favor of her parent’s using contraception. I would be all for that! And all of the rest of the crowd at MSNBC, too, for that matter.”
Report Post »So, if you are all for contraception, then what the hell is the problem then?
oldironsides
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:15pmIt’s not about being for or against contraception, you ignoramus, it’s about government forcing a religion to pay for something that is against its principles. I’m so tired of idiots like you giving voice to your ignorance
Report Post »Komponist-ZAH
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:27pmWe’re also all for bacon; that doesn’t mean we want Jewish and/or Muslim organizations to be forced to pay for it if their employees choose to eat it.
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:53pm@OLD
Report Post »I meant that in a sarcastic response to the sarcasm of the speaker. And you are right that this debate is primarily about where the government’s power to regulate workplace relations begins and ends–I simply disagree with you both on historical precedent as well as normative grounds, which I find (and undoubtedly you disagree) that the government is fully within its rights to prohibit employers from declining to pay their share of their employee’s contractually obligated healthcare insurance benefit.
@KOMPONIST-ZAH
Forcing them to pay for free bacon for their employees is not analogous to this law–this law doesn‘t force them to pay for anyone’s birth control or abortificants. It forces them to pay for the healthcare plan their employee chooses, which they are legally, and contractually obligated, to pay for anyway. Using your analogy, it would be like the government requiring them to pay the wages of their employees, even those ones who they knew might/would use their wages to buy bacon, anyway, and refusing them the option to not pay their employees wages because they find what they might buy with them objectionable.
riseandshine
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:55pmI’m no fan of Maddow, never watched the show, but not a good thing to say about anybody.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:00pmI watch her occasionally because I like to hear both sides of the argument.
I don’t agree with her on everything but she seems like a nice person.
I kind of view her as the anti-thesis to Sean Hannity.
Vehemently disagree with the person, but they seem nice.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:33pmHey MOD,
For Maddow you say……”I don’t agree with everything she says, but she seems nice
Then after the “Anti-thesis” to Hannity comment you say…..“Vehemently disagree with the person”
Was the word Vehemently meant for Hannity only?
If so, your needle swings way to the left on the Moderation gauge.
If it was meant for both of them, well then that does not make sense because the definition of the word “vehemently” does not really jibe with the spirit of your second sentence.
Report Post »flatbroke
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:54pmHHHHaaaaa!LOLOLOL! awesome! also @taxed surprise madcaw is a women! hahahahahaha gotcha!hahahahha!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:52pmIt was funny…and I agree…
But probably would have been better to not go there…
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:02pmEh, people take themselves too seriously sometimes.
I think it’s funny and I hope Rachel Maddow would be able to laugh at it. If something is funny, it’s funny, though it’s not an original joke, that’s for sure.
Report Post »mr molotov cocktail
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:51pmpartisanship on the right shows they play the victim card while victimizing….
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfayPYR2EM4&feature=related
Conservatism is ree-tartism….. conservatism is staying the same conservatism is for the dead-while and never changing liberalism is for the living and without liberalism there is no innovation or creation
conservatism is for the dead-while liberalism is for the living fox news motto we are “victims”-why we victimize~ red states dont function without blue-states paying for them…i cant wait for serious cuts! cause blue-states will take care of their own red-states will impload~
panders99
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:02pmIf you‘re not a liberal when you’re 25, you have no heart. If you‘re not a conservative by the time you’re 35, you have no brain.
Report Post »Mr_Meaner
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:09pmI agree. We should cut off ALL funding.
Report Post »Within six months, all of the blue voters in the red states will starve to death.
We’re tired of being mislabeled because we have to support your voters that live among us
Mr_Meaner
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:14pmRed states happen to contain the poorest of the blue voters.
We are supporting the people who vote democrat.
Yes, please cut off funding to red states.
We’ll send you more blue voters, in exchange.
(the ones who don’t starve to death, anyway)
progressiveslayer
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:05pmBlue states are full of progressives/communists ie enemies of the constitution and bill of rights and all the liberals I know are obnoxious know it all‘s who don’t mind telling everyone else how to live.Liberalism is government control of people and it needs to be eliminated from our society,the sooner the better.
Report Post »AgentP
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:55pmand you voted for Obama to prove you were not a racist. Please vote for anyone else to prove you are not brain dead.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:28amMR MOLOTOV COCKTAIL, Still being the broken record I see.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:49pmHooooeeeeee!! Hehehehehe! MSNBC is going to skewer that crowd tomorrow! I loved it!! Hehehehehehe!!
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:48pmRachel, as well as all other homosexuals should really be silent on this subject. Rachel and her gay, lesbian brothers and sisters really have no dog in this fight. Last I heard a lesbian can’t make another lesbian pregnant, same goes for the gay boys. If they have no stake in the matter then they should be silent on the matter.
Report Post »Marine25
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:26pmBy your logic men should shut up about abortion, since they don’t get pregnant.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:39pmIf a man and woman are married, or in a relantionship, then both should have a say. You see, my point was that a relationship between a man and women could result in a pregnancy. With a homosexual relationship then the possibility is zero.
My point was that homosexuals should stay out of this debate because it does not concern them. They can’t procreate amongst themselves.
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:48pmWho did this to you, Rachel? Who hurt you? How old were you when it happened? Does it still hurt to think about it? Have you ever thought of making something constructive from it, rather than destructive? You could be a force for good if you did. But your anger is being channeled into helping destroy all that is good around you. Face what happened, Rachel, and be a girl again.
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:43pmLike me, Rachel grew up in a Conservative home. Her parents were strict Catholics. She knew she was Gay as a teen. Her parents love her and her partner Susan loves her, too. They’ve been together since 1999. She knows she’s a woman, she giggles like a little girl when she does “A Moment of Geek”. Her fans like her the way she is.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:46pmContraception yes
Report Post »Abortion no…
mycomet123
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:45pmI am 100% pro-life, BUT if there every was a strong argument supporting contraception this would be it!!!!!!. Actually I would have Nancy Pelosi the poster person for why people should use contraception, followed by Barney Frank, Obama, the entire staff of MSNBC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must say it’s kind of fun being a HATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:45pmCal is RIGHT!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 8:37amCal is usually right…and never P.C.
Report Post »MarsBarsTru7
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:41pmI think I saw these people on tv once or twice. I don’t think I liked any of them. I know right now that I find them irrelevant to my life in general. I can’t help but wonder why anyone cares what any of them have to say.
Olbermann… Didn’t he get fired from the 10th rate cable news channel?
Report Post »taxed
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:33pmRachael Maddow has no clue about anything. That guy really needs to educate himself. Since Olbermann left, he has been competing with Matthews for the least informed host.
http://conservativepoliticalforum.com/index.php?board=1.0
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:27pmRachel has a doctorate in Political Science from Oxford University and she’s a Rhodes Scholar. Glenn couldn’t even manage to finish a single class at college. She could give you verifiable facts for any answer she’d give you and she could talk on all manner of subjects, but you’re right, she’s uniformed about wingnut conspiracy theories and connecting unconnected events into some crazy “truth”.
Report Post »AgentP
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:59pmsounds like Clinton…who is a genius. Well, of course, it depends on what the definition of “is” is. derp-a-dee
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:27pm@ROSE
Sounds like someone has a crush.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:36am@Comrade Rose
A Phd in Political Science does not make one intelligent. Her Poly-sci degree could be in Marxism for anyone who cares. It’s about as worthless as degrees come.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 10, 2012 at 11:36amDESERTROSE1960, I just love the libs trying to flog the right with their Rhodes Scholarships. Look up Cecil Rhodes who started the scholarship. What else do you suppose that he did? Why, he started his very own apartheid supporting fiefdom….Rhodesia. The left truly hated Rhodesia and how successful it was and how it was the bread basket of Africa. Now look at it. The UN has to fly in food to keep only some of their residents from starving.
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