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Originally Posted by arock10
True, porn has survived through many administrations. So maybe its just another thing politicians say to get elected, it is a pretty standard republican thing. It just seems adult is an easy target, hard line liberals are anti porn too (womens rights etc).
Obama of course has me totally lost on his war on drugs position, I'll agree with you on that. He has sent repeated mixed messages, first softening and then hardening the position after everyone setup shops.
The supreme court already leans conservative and I'd guess there is a pretty decent chance during the next 4 years the president would get to appoint another justice. Six conservatives to 3 liberals could possibly impact the future of the USA a LOT more then anything Romney himself could do. Would they overturn Roe V Wade? Maybe, maybe not, but it sure would be a lot easier. Citizens United sure would be around forever though, continuing to skew the power to a few
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The supreme court appointments is a valid concern and it should be. I didn't like the outcome of the ruling on Obamacare but it did send a message that was heard loud and clear that the court is not about to be bullied by whoever is currently sitting on the throne.
As far as Roe v Wade. It's been nearly 40 years since that was passed. And I agree 100% with a womans right to choose. However, as a general rule,today birth control is available everywhere. There are morning after pills,etc. By now I would've thought that abortion is much less of an issue and option than it was. I also think that the far right continues to make noise about abortion just for the sake of making noise.
I haven't looked at any statistics to support this view. And it's possible I am full of crap. If abortions are up since 1973 then I need to rethink my position.