Abortion ban solution from Republicans is discounts on diapers
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And the benefits don't stop there. We here at the Republican Party have suddenly realized lower-income women who get pregnant sometimes need medical help! Who knew?
Rex HuppkeUSA TODAY
Don't worry, Americans. While Roe v. Wade may have been overturned, Republican lawmakers across the country have suddenly realized babies are expensive and mothers require health care.
To that end, after decades of encouraging people to lift themselves up by their onesie-straps, some GOP lawmakers are talking - emphasis on the word "talking" - about expanding medical coverage for mothers and offering discounts on things like "baby supplies" and "items vital to the health and well-being of babies."
It appears to be their way of saying, "Sorry about that whole 'taking away your right to bodily autonomy thing' - here's a coupon good for 30% off diapers!"
During Friday's gubernatorial debate in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott was asked if he thinks emergency contraception is OK for victims of rape or incest because Texas law would now prevent them from getting an abortion.
Worried about an abortion ban? We'll help you with ... things
Abbott said: "They're going to know that the state, through our Alternatives to Abortion program, provides living assistance, baby supplies, all kinds of things that can help them."
Did you hear that? All kinds of things! And you were worried restrictions on access to reproductive health care might be a problem.
Babies don't cost more than a few hundred dollars, right?
In Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced a slew of new ideas Friday, including eliminating the sales tax on diapers and other baby needs. A flyer promoting the "Ohio Bold Beginning" program boasts: "By eliminating state and local taxes on these products, we can save families with young children hundreds of dollars each year."
Wow! Hundreds of dollars. I imagine that will make having a baby almost profitable!
An abortion-ban sales pitch for the upcoming midterm elections
To help my Republican friends better promote these amazing steps toward caring for people whose bodies they now exert control over, I've compiled the following sales pitch for the upcoming midterm elections.
Here goes:
Hello female voters, particularly suburban women who vote!
We here at the Republican Party want you to know we have heard your concerns about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and we are taking action.
It's not an abortion ban, it's a savings opportunity
First off, don't think of the laws we're enacting as "abortion bans." Think of them as opportunities to rake in some great discounts on baby supplies!
While we may have restricted your ability to make decisions about the right time to have a child, we have BIG PLANS for (temporarily) helping you not pay taxes on the diapers, formula, car seats, cribs, wipes, bottles, strollers, rockers and other things we have been told women need to successfully grow a baby.
Imagine the joy you'll feel when you buy $150 worth of baby supplies you can't afford and your gracious Republican-controlled state government pays for none of that, but doesn't ask you to pay sales tax!
Turns out pregnant people sometimes need medical help
And the benefits of being viewed as a birthing vessel by your elected representatives won't stop there. Now that we're allowed to ban abortion, we here at the Republican Party have suddenly realized that lower-income people who get pregnant sometimes need medical help! Who knew?
Ohio's DeWine has promised to work with his state legislature "to provide Medicaid health coverage to more pregnant women and children, by increasing eligibility to working families who make up to 300% of the federal poverty level."
What a novel solution to a problem that definitely didn't exist prior to June 24, which coincidentally happens to be the day a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade. (Isn't life quirky?)
We Republicans are suddenly very concerned about pregnant people!
Anyhoo, you can rest assured we Republicans are now super interested in making sure women at all economic levels have access to everything they need throughout their pregnancies.(DISCLAIMER: Everything they need not included.)
Some of you may think the things we're now proposing - like increased access to prenatal care and Medicaid as well as longer maternity leave - have long been promoted by Democrats. To which we say: Calm down, now. Don't get hysterical! You've got a baby to worry about.
We pass the savings, and the responsibility, on to you!
And you can relax about the future as well, because we also have plans to help young parents with child care and other expenses. What are those plans?
Yes.
In conclusion, as you go to vote this November, remember: We aren't restricting your right to choose. We're expanding your right to great savings!
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It's Not An Abortion Ban, It's A Savings Opportunity
First off, don't think of the laws we're enacting as "abortion bans." Think of them as opportunities to rake in some great discounts on baby supplies!
While we may have restricted your ability to make decisions about the right time to have a child, we have BIG PLANS for (temporarily) helping you not pay taxes on the diapers, formula, car seats, cribs, wipes, bottles, strollers, rockers and other things we have been told women need to successfully grow a baby.
Imagine the joy you'll feel when you buy $150 worth of baby supplies you can't afford and your gracious Republican-controlled state government pays for none of that, but doesn't ask you to pay sales tax!
What state has banned abortion?
Abortion is still a lot cheaper, especially in the long run.
There are far easier and cheaper ways to prevent pregnancies, if one simply avails themselves of them.
Sure. But when pregnancy does occur, abortion is still cheaper than birth and child rearing.
In this world, it is simply unfathomable that unwanted pregnancies are increasing. Some one must be too damn dumb to figure out how to prevent pregnancies to start with.
Regardless, it happens. And when it does, abortion is an economical and practical solution.
True, idiots fornicate without taking precautions.
I say a woman should have as many abortions as she wants and can afford. It is obvious such people who have multiple abortions are really too dumb to bring kids into the world.
See, abortion is a good thing. And cheap.
I wonder if all those women who have had them agree?
If it is so damn cheap, why do Democrats want taxpayers to subsidize them?
Whether they agree or not is for them to decide for themselves. Subsidizing is also cheaper than child care assistance programs and such. So there's a cost savings comparativly, which makes it better for all taxpayers.
In this world, it is simply unfathomable that unwanted pregnancies are increasing. Some one must be too damn dumb to figure out how to prevent pregnancies to start with.
I know, right? Why don’t these ten year old rape victims get on the pill before they go spreading their legs for their uncle?
in 2020, the birth rate of girls 10-14 was 0.2 per 1,000 girls.
And republicans want to force them to give birth to potentially genetically damaged babies through their tiny birth canals. What’s your snarky comeback to that?
“If it is so damn cheap, why do Democrats want taxpayers to subsidize them?”
It is not an economic matter, it is a matter of having the freedom to choose. It also has nothing to do with what or what not medical procedure is ‘subsidized’, it is and should always be a private decision.
then liberals should stop demanding the government pay for abortions.
Snarky comeback?
I simply provided a reported fact.
Then absolutely no need for the govt. to pay or subsidize abortions.
When you're right, you're right!
Please stop the histrionics.
It’s histrionic to call out Republicans for their refusal to grant exceptions for incest, rape, and the life of the mother? That might be the sleaziest thing you’ve ever written here. Keep it up though - November is coming.
If THIS is your idea of calling out someone, then hell yes.
Wait a minute!
What ever happened to "give it up for adoption" thingy republicans used to yammer at us?
What?! And pass off all these savings to a stranger?! Grow your own baby and rake all the savings in for yourself!
I thought republicans didn't like giving money to poor people
The government can’t afford to give away too much tax revenue. They need it to build more prisons, to house the new parents who steal food to put on the table, and the future criminals who grew up without parental supervision because mom had to have three jobs to afford the rent.
Don't worry...they'll just raise taxes on the middle class. We always take it in the shorts
That is so true.
After all, we have billions in student loans to pay for, and thousands of immigrants to feed, shelter, clothe, and provide medical care for. Best not give any revenue away other than the billions we already are, eh?
that's the republican version of socialism. make the poor and middle class pay for what benefits the wealthy...
The feds estimated that they will spend $7.8 Trillion in 2022. Half of that goes to entitlement programs. They will collect about $4.9 Trillion in taxes and just borrow the rest.
Those don't seem like federal prisoners. Federal prison populations have been steadily declining.
This should be good for a laugh.
How is allowing the rich to keep the money they earn socialism? and how is giving money that was taken from people who earn it to give to worthless takers not? And NO, I'm not talking about the disabled and elderly.
So....these pregnant women are takers?
I knew we would get a true, die hard con in here to give us "the truth"
So, when you can't provide an intelligent response, you just make stuff up? Unless of course you can point out where I said pregnant women are takers.
Because they are replacing the rich's money that should go to taxes with middle class's money.
Pardon me but what is the seed about? If I were you I would be certain of my own intelligence before questioning anyone else's
Now you deflect? Poor form. Try following the conversation.
Why don't YOU stay on the topic of the seed before making demands of others.
Those don't seem like federal prisoners. Federal prison populations have been steadily declining.
Who said anything about federal government? This article isn’t about the federal government. However, some of these unwanted children are sure to graduate to federal prisons eventually.
So you think the rich should pay more simply because they are smarter and more successful than poor people? talk about punishing success.
what a load of crap that statement is.
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Then you have a good point as state governments can't run deficits and barrow more money.
No, I think they should pay the same PERCENTAGE as those that don't own politicians.
So 50% pay zero federal income tax, they are the majority. So that’s the same percentage you want them to pay
You argument doesn't take ignorance into account does it?
If they make so little in income as to not owe any money, then yes they should not pay taxes on it. If however their income IS enough that they owe money in taxes, then they should pay the same amount as everyone else does.
I can't dumb my answer down any further for you, so let me know if you still have issues understanding and I will try to explain.
Your response was dumb enough the first time, dumbing it down further only made sense to you.
So you think the rich are responsible for paying for the worthless takers in society.
What is that amount?
Apparently you are still unable/unwilling to comprehend what I wrote.
Look it up for yourself.
You don't have a clue.
And you still won't admit the truth, you want the rich to pay for others bad decisions. Why should the rich pay more for the exact same thing that everyone else gets?
I always find it pathetic that people think they are entitled to the labor of others simply because they are too stupid or lazy to earn it themselves.
Maybe some folks are born missing the ambition gene.
I always find it pathetic that people think they are entitled to the labor of others simply because they are too stupid or lazy to earn it themselves.
Spoken like a true silver spoon libertarian. I grew up middle class, wound up going through a period of drastically hard times, relied on minimal government entitlements for a short spell, suffered through the seven year credit impacts of foreclosure, and eventually rose above it all. Now I live in a house that I could only have described as a mansion in my younger years, and make an excellent salary to support it all. The last thing I would ever do is be critical of the meager offerings of government at my time of need, for which I now contribute to like everyone else of my economic stature. I get the feeling you know nothing about hard times at all.
Good for you Hal and hanging in there for success for you and your family.
Again, and again, and again. I want the rich to pay their fair share, which is determined the percentage of their income. just like every other tax payer.
You are now being willfully ignorant.
You are entitled to "feel" what ever you want. I grew up poor in a single parent home, so your feelings are wrong. Started work at 14 and never stopped, even while going to school. You see i realized at a very young age that the world owed me nothing.
Yes to George they are takers. Also poor folks, those living in poverty.
That's some pretty fuzzy math there gorge. So 50% - makes up the majority???????????
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That appears to be all he has to offer.
Nope, those would be your comments gorge.
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I believe it is a hiring requirement for the right wing.
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To some, single ply tp are hard times.
The dumb asses have discovered that there are millions of Americans that are rightly upset about the SCOTUS decision.
People get upset over SCOTUS decisions every time one is handed down. No biggie.
They might be even more upset with the reckless haste that state legislatures have employed with abortion laws.
Discounts on diapers you say? Let me know when you're ready to change them.
Changed a few, have we?
My favorite line from the article
At least you will be able to FIND baby supplies, but finding baby food during a Biden baby food shortage?......well......that's a different story.
Gee, do you think that people that didnt want a baby in the first place will be grateful because they can find baby supplies in a red state? LOL
Did that really make you laugh out loud?
Does asking impertinent questions please you?
That's all he's got jbb
Why did you find my question to be rude?
What is it that you got, Tessylo?
When you are looking for a stupid answer.....
Is it any wonder that the once Grand Old Party of Abraham Lincoln is now known merely as "the gop"?
Is it any wonder that the Democrat party, the party of the klan is still full of racism and hate.
And still the party of the klan
What does your comment mean to say?
Is that from a family reunion?
Maybe this will help you with that.
Thanks, but your link didn't explain your previous poster.
nah, the young republican mixer at CPAC
... the friends of israel section.
... SS chapter
This is the GOP's version of when Trump threw paper towels.