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Anyone watching Texas senator Wendy Davis filibuster the anti-abortion bill?

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MmeLindor · 25/06/2013 21:08

You can watch here

She has to talk till midnight, so that is 13hours. Without a break, without sitting down.

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5madthings · 26/06/2013 23:01

Its shit. Can they not insist on amendments, or challenge it legally?

Plus I read in north Dakota the limit is six weeks or a detected heartbeat? Is that being challenged?

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:59

Yes, I have the link for donating and have shared it on facebook already - if you don't want to share the Texas group, would you mind PMing me? Not if you don't feel comfortable though.

5madthings · 26/06/2013 22:59

But it was for america, I just got a relative to donate and transfered the money (they are in america) there must be a way to donate tho.

5madthings · 26/06/2013 22:57

m.plannedparenthood.org/mt/www.plannedparenthood.org/

This the webpage, at the bottom is a link to follow to donate.

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:57

I'm hoping that, even if it gets through (and it does look as if it will), the Filibuster will have raised awareness and might lead to more debate and, maybe, a reversal in the future.

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 22:54

Honestly?

The chances are it will get through. I can see Perry, the arsehole that he is, trying to find a loophole in order to lock the public out of Senate for the session.

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:53

Thank you!

Would you mind sending me the link, 5mad, I would really like to follow the Texas group.

I'd not thought of donating to planned parenthood but of course, that's the obvious thing.

5madthings · 26/06/2013 22:51

malenky I donated to planned parenthood (who this bill would affect) they do great work :)

And yes petitions? I have found a Texas pro choice fb group I have followed and another women's rights one just to help share links and spread the message.

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 22:50

Visit Planned Parenthood - you can donate to them.

5madthings · 26/06/2013 22:49

Ffs I hope they don't get it through. What are the chances?

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:46

Oh, great. Sad

Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed. I was really impressed by some of the senators, they were brilliant so I hope they get their message across.

This probably sounds stupid, but does anyone know if there's anything we can do? I'd love to be able to petition or donate or something just to show how strong the feeling - maybe to make some of these people see that the rest of the world is wondering what the fuck they're on?

SabrinaMulhollandJjones · 26/06/2013 22:46

Fuck it. Really? They really abhor women having control over their own fertility don't they?

Can it be stopped?

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 22:43

BREAKING NEWS...

Governor Rick Perry has called a second special session to debate and vote on SB5.

He said, "we will not allow the breakdown of decorum and decency to prevent us from doing what the people of this state hired us to do."

Session to be held on 1st July.

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:40

Btw, could he have looked any more lemon-faced while Whitmire was asking him if the next number after two was three and telling everyone else (over half an hour) how important it is to play nice?

(I kinda loved that bit.)

MalenkyRusskyDrakonchik · 26/06/2013 22:39

Dear Mr.Dewhurst,
I have to say I think you might be slightly off track here,
Yours
Women all over the world.

Grin

Oh, yes.

CaptChaos · 26/06/2013 22:15

Such a sore loser, and yet a loser he remains

edam · 26/06/2013 22:14
Grin

That old line about 'don't like abortion? Don't have one, then' is still true today...

mignonette · 26/06/2013 22:11

They can fuck off too. I'm equal opportunity foul mouthed, me..

edam · 26/06/2013 22:05

YY anti-choice men can fuck right off but anti-choice women are equally wrong. Both genders need to keep their noses out of other peoples' wombs.

hermioneweasley · 26/06/2013 21:55

Why men feel they have the right to lead the charge on this issue, I have no idea. And dressing it up as concern for women is simply vile.

I have emailed Wendy as well, I hope she feels the avalanche of gratitude from around the world.

mignonette · 26/06/2013 21:46

Dear Mr Dewhurst,

Go Fuck Yourself. But wear a condom (Planned Parenthood).....Let's all tweet the arsehole.

Prawntoast · 26/06/2013 21:33

Dear Mr Dewhurst,

Bring it on!

GrumpyKat · 26/06/2013 21:10

Dear Mr.Dewhurst,
I have to say I think you might be slightly off track here,
Yours
Women all over the world.

FreedomOfTheTess · 26/06/2013 20:41

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst's rant on Facebook

For those who don't have Facebook...

I am furious about the outcome of the final day of this Special Session, when an unruly, screaming mob using ?Occupy Wall Street? tactics derailed legislation intended to protect the health of Texas women and their babies. An unconscionable series of delaying actions by the minority party and their allies placed SB 5 in direct jeopardy of death-by-filibuster upon its arrival in the Senate. Pushing every parliamentary procedure to its limit, we passed SB 5 19-10, but the deafening roar from the gallery drowned out any possibility of adjourning with a signed bill. I pledge to Texas one thing: this fight is far from over.

ohmeohmyforgotlogin · 26/06/2013 20:40

I've emailed her to. Amazing woman. Shall ensure my daughter knows her name.

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