GOP baffled that ‘We Don’t Care if You Die’ is not a winning slogan

[Crepitus]

“Republicans struggle as they keep getting forced to talk about abortion”

— Politico headline, Dec. 15

Huh! It turns out “Well, with luck, you probably won’t die being forced to give birth to a nonviable fetus over the objections of your doctor!” — even if you say it in a warm, human-sounding way ― is not actually what people want to hear when deciding how to cast their votes. Fascinating!

People keep hearing stories like that of Kate Cox, whose medically recommended abortion to end a nonviable pregnancy and preserve her fertility was shut down by the Texas Supreme Court, and saying, “Wait, is that actually your policy? Jesus!” and it turns out that “Yup!” or “Pretty much!” is not a winning answer. Also not great: “Please hold while the Supreme Court figures out if it wants to impose even more restrictions on what medical care you are allowed to receive!”

“Nobody would wish this to happen on anybody,” Ron DeSantis said this past week during a CNN town hall — which is true, except in the strict, limited sense that policies the governor and presidential aspirant has signed into law in Florida have imposed that exact situation on people. I guess it’s the thought that counts! Maybe he imposed it, but he didn’t wish it.

Nikki Haley said “we have to humanize the situation,” which, I guess, are words! “So, you want a 13-year-old to be forced to bear her rapist’s baby at tremendous physical and emotional cost?” has one easy answer: “No!” And if you aren’t allowed to say that, that’s a problem! A messaging problem, of course.

“Wait, you seriously don’t want any exceptions, and you are going to weaponize government against people with reasonable medical needs?” is a question to which “Don’t worry your pretty little head about it” is not a great answer. Or maybe they could stop trying to dehumanize half the population? No. It’s the words. It’s got to be the words.

There’s no changing the underlying policy. That’s out of the question! It’s just unfortunate that so many people see these stories of people struggling to get their abortions and say, “That could be me!” The time-tested Republican response of, “Nonsense! You don’t have a uterus!” only works about 50 percent of the time. If it fails, they are stuck saying things such as “Yikes!” and “Woof!” and “With a condition like that, are you sure you should be voting?”

I wonder why this is so difficult to talk about! Maybe what Republicans need is a better slogan. “Sometimes, too many rights are actually a burden” and “Do you ever get tired of making decisions for yourself?” and “Relax: We’ve got it! But let us know if you think you’re bleeding to death” turn out not to be winners, as far as slogans go. Same for, “You Don’t Get a Say, and We Don’t Care if You Die,” even if you say it with a lot of warm eye contact. Also bad: “You Don’t Get a Say, We Will Laugh at What Your Doctor Says, and We Want You to Do Everything But Die.”

Maybe they should add some exclamation points at the end to make it clear there are no hard feelings! Or try the TikTok approach of calling these “Girl Rights!” like “Girl Dinner!” but it’s a plate of just one or two rights, not enough to support a whole person?

Hmm, what about this isn’t a winner?

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/15/abortion-policy-republicans-struggling-satire/

 

[Oddball]

Never heard them use that specific slogan.

I have, however, heard craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlibs like you throw it around with great zeal.

 

[Moonglow]

Never heard them use that specific slogan.

I have, however, heard craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlibs like you throw it around with great zeal.

Actions speak louder than words my boy...

 

[deannalw]

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/15/abortion-policy-republicans-struggling-satire/

Giant load of horseshit.

 

[BackAgain]

Never heard them use that specific slogan.

I have, however, heard craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlibs like you throw it around with great zeal.

The shitlib OP is surprised he has no credibility.

 

[Moonglow]

Giant load of horseshit.

What is the horse manure theory?


The great horse manure crisis of 1894 refers to the idea that the greatest obstacle to urban development at the turn of the century was the difficulty of removing horse manure from the streets.

Great horse manure crisis of 1894 - Wikipedia​

 

[BULLDOG]

Never heard them use that specific slogan.

I have, however, heard craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlibs like you throw it around with great zeal.

Perhaps it is worded differently, but that's exactly what the law does.

 

[Oddball]

Perhaps it is worded differently, but that's exactly what the law does.

^^^
Craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlib.

 

[MisterBeale]

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/15/abortion-policy-republicans-struggling-satire/

I did a search to see if MSN has this article for free. . . NOPE.

I did notice that it is a favorite read at all the most popular leftist forums though. . .

 

[SassyIrishLass]

It's WAPO...yawn

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Normal people use contraceptives for birth control.
But contraceptives are too complex for the troglocrats, so the use abortion as their contraceptive.

 

[BULLDOG]

^^^
Craven, hysterical, demagogic shitlib.

The Texas court made it clear that they didn't care if Kate Cox died.

 

[Crepitus]

Guys, do I really need to point out that this is posted in the satire forum for a reason?

 

[Crepitus]

Normal people use contraceptives for birth control.
But contraceptives are too complex for the troglocrats, so the use abortion as their contraceptive.

the christian right is going after birth control as well.

 

[BULLDOG]

Normal people use contraceptives for birth control.
But contraceptives are too complex for the troglocrats, so the use abortion as their contraceptive.

Kate Cox wanted a child. She wants to be able to become pregnant again.

 

[Crepitus]

I did a search to see if MSN has this article for free. . . NOPE.

I did notice that it is a favorite read at all the most popular leftist forums though. . .

Satire.

You do know what that means I assume?

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

the christian right is going after birth control as well.

ooopsie

Americans, Including Catholics, Say Birth Control Is Morally OK

Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics -- and 89% of all Americans -- say birth control is morally acceptable, making it the most acceptable of 18 behaviors Gallup asked about in its May Values and Beliefs survey.

news.gallup.com

PRINCETON, NJ -- Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics say birth control is morally acceptable, nearing the 89% of all Americans and 90% of non-Catholics who agree. The level of acceptability on this issue is far greater than that of the other 17 issues Gallup asked about this year.

 

[Crepitus]

ooopsie

Americans, Including Catholics, Say Birth Control Is Morally OK

Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics -- and 89% of all Americans -- say birth control is morally acceptable, making it the most acceptable of 18 behaviors Gallup asked about in its May Values and Beliefs survey.

news.gallup.com

PRINCETON, NJ -- Eighty-two percent of U.S. Catholics say birth control is morally acceptable, nearing the 89% of all Americans and 90% of non-Catholics who agree. The level of acceptability on this issue is far greater than that of the other 17 issues Gallup asked about this year.

And yet

195 House Republicans voted against the Right to Contraception Act. And now they have blocked action in the Senate as well. The evidence of where Republicans actually stand on birth control is overwhelming. They aren’t standing for women. They aren’t standing for families. They aren’t standing for a right nearly all Americans support,”[/B] added Senator Murray. “They are simply standing in the way.”

Republican Senator Blocks Bill to Codify Americans’ Right to Contraception | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Senator Ernst blocks Senators Markey, Murray, Hirono, and Duckworth’s Right to Contraception Act...

www.help.senate.gov

More facts.

 

[MarathonMike]

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/15/abortion-policy-republicans-struggling-satire/

At least you posted this Washington Compost piece in the Satire section.

 

[Crepitus]

At least you posted this Washington Compost piece in the Satire section.

Because it is satire.