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House Appropriations Republicans adopt "license to discriminate" amendment

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  1. [5]
    Catt
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    The amendment.

    The amendment.

    7 votes
    1. [5]
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      1. [4]
        Catt
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        I do agree in theory. Unfortunately there weren't that many articles to choose from that were neutral. I decided on this one because it contained the "Disregarding the Best Interest of the...

        I do agree in theory. Unfortunately there weren't that many articles to choose from that were neutral. I decided on this one because it contained the "Disregarding the Best Interest of the Child..." report. And also opted to add the amendment itself.

        Here are a few other sources:

        Edit to add: Upon rereading those articles...I'm thinking maybe I should have linked Snopes one?

        6 votes
        1. [3]
          Deimos
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          I can change the link to one of the other ones if you'd like. Just let me know which one you want and whether you'd like the title changed as well.

          I can change the link to one of the other ones if you'd like. Just let me know which one you want and whether you'd like the title changed as well.

          5 votes
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            1. Catt
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              Thanks. I noticed it too and meant to follow up, but forgot :P

              Thanks. I noticed it too and meant to follow up, but forgot :P

              1 vote
          2. Catt
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            Would you please change it to the last link? And I think just keep the existing title, as the Snope's article title is a bit sensationalized. Thanks!

            Would you please change it to the last link? And I think just keep the existing title, as the Snope's article title is a bit sensationalized.

            Thanks!

            1 vote
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    Gaywallet
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    What the fuck is going on with this country? This is shameful.

    What the fuck is going on with this country? This is shameful.

    4 votes
    1. [5]
      CALICO
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      The culmination of decades of Republican politics, mixed with Dominionists and Federalists sticking their fingers in everything, and a sprinkling of Koch and Mercer funding on top.

      The culmination of decades of Republican politics, mixed with Dominionists and Federalists sticking their fingers in everything, and a sprinkling of Koch and Mercer funding on top.

      7 votes
      1. [4]
        spctrvl
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        What do you mean by Federalists? I'm not familiar with the term outside of early American history, which I definitely don't think is what you're talking about.

        What do you mean by Federalists? I'm not familiar with the term outside of early American history, which I definitely don't think is what you're talking about.

        2 votes
        1. demifiend
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          Federalism is the new "states' rights". These people think the Tenth Amendment settled the issue, and pretty much ignore the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

          Federalism is the new "states' rights". These people think the Tenth Amendment settled the issue, and pretty much ignore the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

          6 votes
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          CALICO
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          To expand on what Demi and Olive have said, they are very ingrained in the judiciary, are big proponents of the Trump Administration, and quite against the Mueller Probe—which they believe is...

          To expand on what Demi and Olive have said, they are very ingrained in the judiciary, are big proponents of the Trump Administration, and quite against the Mueller Probe—which they believe is illegal and unconstitutional. It is one of the Old Boys Clubs here in DC, and some select members include: Ken Starr, Ted Cruz, Justice Alito, Justice Scalia, and Orrin Hatch. It is one of a few reasons the GOP, “know[s] we're a real family here".

          5 votes
          1. spctrvl
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            Wow, so like a who's who of the worst of the GOP. Thanks for the rundown, and thanks as well @spit-evil-olive-tips and @demifiend.

            Wow, so like a who's who of the worst of the GOP. Thanks for the rundown, and thanks as well @spit-evil-olive-tips and @demifiend.

            5 votes