The blogosphere imploded today when Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) appeared on a talk show to declare that women who are 'legitimately raped' do not get pregnant. And therefore abortion should be illegal in all cases. Akin's name and 'legitimate rape' are now top trending topics on Twitter. Even the vicious teabaggers at Twitchy are appalled. Akin is running to unseat Sen. Clair McCaskill.
However, Dana Loesch of the trashy tabloid Brietbart.com defends this scumbag (anyone surprised?)
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
Well, Dana Loesch is defending him. (not that she counts)
I'm glad to hear even Conservatives are not supporting him for this. Question is, will this all be forgotten on Election Day?
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
He had a pretty healthy lead against incumbent McCaskill at last check. I hope this sticks, I really should not hope about this but it is Missouri, a la George Allen in 2006. I figure just about all of women's groups and reproductive right PACs pour money to her campaign after hearing this. The man deserves to be shamed and voters need to be reminded constantly about what he said.
Honestly though, how different is this from all the blaming of the victim that goes on? This guy just happened to be particularly absurd and offensive this time.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
He said that he had heard from certain doctors that women who'd been legitimately raped had a lower chance of getting pregnant.
He should be made to supply the names of those doctors who gave him such grotesque misinformation.
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"Honestly though, how different is this from all the blaming of the victim that goes on?"
This is a little different because Akin has actually introduced legislation that would change the definition of rape to ban abortions. Legislation that was co-sponsored by Mr. Paul Ryan.