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Heheh. Funny.  I’ll tell you what else is funny — it’s funny that whenever there’s something on the news about an abortion clinic being blown up or a doctor getting shot, chances are it involves some bible-whomping right-wing nutbar. Come to think of it, whenever there’s news about attempts to cover up widespread, systemic child abuse, chances are it involves the Catholic church. And one other point of interest, if you please:  whenever we hear about a politician who’s been caught slithering around a public washroom looking for sex or engaging in some kind … [Read more...]

A graphic anti-abortion ad will be running on TV in Kelowna featuring the supposed severed hand of a an aborted foetus. The ad comes from a U.S. group, Priest for Life and the ‘hand’ is said to originate from a Texas clinic. How they would come into possession of it or WHY they would is not explained. [..]it is the first time ever that Canadian TV is featuring an ad with actually photos of a part of an aborted baby. Bartram expects controversy. “I am sure there will be people claiming that the ads should not be allowed to be run on TV.” [emphasis mine] Man these people are sickos. Source UPDATED … [Read more...]

Gloria Allred a well known women’s rights attorney is questioning the veracity of the “choose life” story being spun by Pam Tebow; “Allred says she believes it an impossible scenario to believe that Philippino doctors would of ever suggested abortion as a viable option for Tebow in the first place. And when you learn that physicians and midwives who perform abortions in the Philippines face six years in prison, and may have their licenses suspended or revoked, and that women who receive abortions – no matter the reason – may be punished with imprisonment for two to six … [Read more...]

One of the reasons Sarah Palin is so beloved by the religious right is the compelling anti-abortion story of her baby with Down’s Syndrome.   (Never mind that it’s really a story of choice, since Palin considered abortion but *chose* to carry the pregnancy to term.)  Conservatives are enthralled, and Palin’s done well by it.  She’s probably the most in-demand keynote speaker on the social conservative/anti-abortion circuit — at upwards of $100,000 a speech, she’s her own  industry.  Who wouldn’t be encouraged to try getting some of that action for … [Read more...]

Good summation of the Cons' latest attacks on 'democracy' over the last few months.That they are getting away with it is, as a protester in the vid states, pretty much our own fault. Notable how little media attention was paid to Harper's interview with Business News Network two weeks ago in which he characterized Parliament as an impediment to business. South of the "longest undefended border in the world", Chris Hedges uses political philosopher Sheldon Wolin's term “inverted totalitarianism” to describe how Democracy in America Is a Useful Fiction :"The fiction of democracy remains useful, … [Read more...]

Anti-abortion terrorist Randall Terry holds forth about the Scott Roeder trial at his usual fire-and-brimstone venue, the “Christian” Newswire: “When the rule of law and the law of blood clash, such as in George Tiller’s death, we must not pretend that there is no connection between Mr. Tiller’s shedding of innocent blood and Scott Roeder’s act of violence against him. There is sowing; there is reaping.” Now is the time at UOH when we juxtapose!: “Obama has followed the footsteps of his predecessor in increasing animosity toward Muslims and increasing … [Read more...]

And Mrs.Ted says it’s for real this time (no, really for real!): Ted Haggard’s wife is standing by her man, no matter how many times he may have had homosexual affairs. Gayle Haggard appeared on the “Today” show on Wednesday to talk about her new book, “Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made In My Darkest Hour,” and declared that her one-time Evangelical superstar husband was “cured” of his homosexual compulsions. And you all know what comes next… … [Read more...]

At City Creek, outside Salt Lake City, Utah: Closeup: And bin Laden finally taken out by The Authorities: (via AnimalNewYork) … [Read more...]

After 37 minutes of deliberation the jury voted unanimously to convict Roeder of 1st degree murder. The verdict sends the message loudly and clearly: The pro-life/anti-abortion crowd can’t go around killing doctors who provide legal abortions, then throw themselves on the mercy of the court and claim they were only trying to prevent the deaths of innocent babies. Source ©2010 Birth Pangs. All Rights Reserved.. Related posts Pro-Liers Raising Scott Roeder’s Defence Funds on Ebay (0) ZOMG Pro-Lie Pumpkins! (1) Women’s Rights *YAWN* (1) Wombinating on the U.S. Election … [Read more...]

Bye-bye, dickhead: In a trial that never became the referendum on abortion that some abortion foes wanted, Scott Roeder, a 51-year-old airport shuttle driver, was convicted today of murdering George Tiller, one the nation’s few physicians who performed late-term abortions. The jury of seven men and five women deliberated for only 37 minutes. Roeder faces life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder. 37 minutes?  What took ya?? … [Read more...]

Shorter Supremes :While it is true that the Canadian government violated the Canadian charter rights of a Canadian citizen when it sent Canadian agents to interrogate him in a foreign concentration camp and then turned the contents of that interview obtained under duress over to the owners of that concentration camp, and while it is true that same Canadian's charter rights continue to be violated every day that he is held there, unfortunately we don't do foreign policy here at the Supreme Court so we're hoping Steve will do the right thing all by himself.(edited for clarity). … [Read more...]

Lots more. The ugly little tale of Teabuggergate is starting to unravel, and ooh-la-la!  now it starts to get interesting.   The 4 little douchebags who got caught in the middle of what appears to be an attempt to tamper with a US Senator’s phone line have some connections to some very deep pockets:  the Leadership Institute, The Family Research Council and  Focus on the Family to name a few.  Take it away, Keith: Those involved in abortion rights might be familiar with the Leadership Institute because that’s who bankrolls Lila Rose, the female James O’Keefe who targets … [Read more...]

I have started a new blog and a new Antigone series about my attempts to write a book of interviews with female world leaders! Check it out at www.someleadersarebornwomen.wordpress.com! Some Leaders are Born Women: What Young Women Should Know, is a project that I have been working on for over two and a half years. The idea first came to me when I contacted the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Canada’s first female Prime Minister for an interview for Antigone Magazine, the magazine about women, politics, and the politics of being a woman that I founded and edit.  That night, lying awake unable … [Read more...]

The little known second commercial ©2010 Birth Pangs. All Rights Reserved.. Related posts Yo, CBC! UPDATE (5) When hyperbole becomes hate. . . (1) What if? (0) Welcome to “Focus On The Fetus” World (0) Tiller Totally Asking For It (0) … [Read more...]

Congressman Joe “You lie!” Wilson was sworn to be on his best behaviour at last night’s State of the Union address, so Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito picked up the slack after a sweet little towel-snap over last week’s “Citizens United” decision: Alito will henceforth be known as Justice Sam “Not true!” Alito. (h/t – JAB in teh comments) … [Read more...]

Some bloggers swing the ban hammer with regularity and great gusto, but I am not one of them.  Even when a commenter continually makes it clear that their only objective is to irritate everyone with asinine arguments and insults, I can usually just ignore them.  If that doesn’t give them the incentive to move on and defecate in greener pastures, on rare occasions I might give them a “time-out”.  But that only goes so far.  When someone uses my comments section to lob accusations and even threats at other people, it departs the realm of merely obnoxious free speech and becomes … [Read more...]

with Peter Hallward, Anthony Fenton, and Danny Glover"As thousands of tons of desperately needed food, water, and medical supplies piled up behind the airport fences-and thousands of corpses piled up outside them-Defense Secretary Robert Gates ruled out the possibility of using American aircraft to airdrop supplies: "An airdrop is simply going to lead to riots," he said. The military's first priority was to build a "structure for distribution" and "to provide security." On Tuesday, a doctor at a field hospital within site of the runways complained that five to 10 patients were dying each day for … [Read more...]

…and even the world’s biggest tool is no guarantee of steady work.  Maybe he should consider leaving his organ size off the list of qualifications on his resume. On a somewhat related note, the latest men’s fashion trend — ta da! — models with boners: Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t really see how that sells the suit.  Not that priapic isn’t a good great outstanding look, but when a guy in the market for a suit sees this model, “comfort” might not be the first word that comes to mind. And while we’re on the topic of big dicks… … [Read more...]

Apple’s new shiny cool thing full of awesomeness is here.  Take it away Steve: … [Read more...]

Freepers are trying hard to keep the faith in their ACORN-smashing hero who now stands accused of a federal crime, and who could blame them?  Not only does this recent event put them on the side of a sleazy criminal douchebag, it also undermines the douchebag’s previous “work” on the celebrated “ACORN sting“, already compromised by a pending lawsuit. But clearly the grieving process has begun: DENIAL: ANGER: It’s Obama’s fault. And those libtardhomoislamofascistcommies at the FBI And the Liberal Media BARGAINING: There’s no way of linking O’Keefe … [Read more...]