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Lady Gaga says of her strap-on attire on the cover of UK's Q magazine: "We all know that one of the biggest talking points of the year was that I have a dick, so why not give them what they want?"
Even better: "When a guy says, 'Oh I fucked all these chicks this week,' there's a high-five and giggling. But when a woman does it and its publicised or she's open about her sexuality or she's free or liberated, it's, 'Oh, she must have a dick.'"
Sponsored by Rep. Charles Van Zant (R-Palatka), HB 1097 would criminalize abortion, and make for no exceptions for rape or incest. And then there's this:
Except in cases where a woman's life is considered in danger, doctors who perform abortions would face first degree felonies punishable by up to life in prison and civil fines.
Now obviously I don't think anyone should be put in prison over abortion, but I do find it interesting that this bill focuses on abortion providers - not the women obtaining abortions.
It reminds me of this video that asked anti-choice protesters how much prison time a woman should get for procuring an abortion. The protesters pretty much couldn't answer not only because some had never even thought about it (!), but also because the general anti-choice sentiment is that women are victims of abortion. That we're too stupid or naive to realize that when we're getting an abortion, we're getting an abortion. (Hence all of the ultrasoundlawsthat existto "remind" us.)
In any case, if you'd like to let Rep. Van Zant know what you think of his bill, you can email him here.
If today's rundown of Superbowl commercials weren't enough to make you worry about the state of American masculinity, the above compilation of violence from last night's ads surely will be.
Love these students! Students at John Carroll University in Ohio protested during a school basketball game over the school's unwillingness to include sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination policy.
John Carroll's mission is to create people for others. That means support, protection, love, and understanding for all people without regard to color, creed, sexual preference, gender, age, or other personal factors. That's the goal of a Jesuit institution.
By not explicitly voicing its support of LGBTQ students, faculty, and alumni, John Carroll's administration is breaking those unspoken bonds of trust that make JCU a community.
Despite support from the faculty union to include sexual orientation in the policy, the school's administration is holding firm. JCU President Robert Niehoff issued a statement saying that the policy wouldn't be changed because it goes against "traditional Catholic moral teaching."
The nondiscrimination policy is the university's promise to employees and faculty that the institution will not discriminate based on gender, religion or race. In his message earlier this week, Niehoff issued a lengthy explanation of his views that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people should be welcomed and respected at the university. He stopped short of recommending that the policy be changed, however, instead offering a "community standards statement" as a supplement to the policy.
So make the "community" accountable, but not the school, huh? Lovely.
Via Media Matters, I see that CNN contributor and RedState editor Erick Erickson was tweeting douchtastic last night.
I'm not going to link to his account, but it seems that the Twitter-feminist bashing has continued into today - complete with hackneyed comments about Birkenstocks, hairiness and having no sense of humor. I'm betting a tweet about castration is well on its way.
After all the controversy surrounding Focus on the Family's ad featuring Tim and Pam Tebow - this commercial seems somewhat...well, meh.
Transcript after the jump
Outside of the inexplicable tackling (ha!), this ad doesn't really say much of anything. In fact, it seems like it really just serves to promote Focus on the Family's website - where, of course, you'll find all sorts of anti-choice rhetoric including an interview where Tebow's father speaks about "weeping over the loss of millions of babies in America that were never given a chance."
But really, I have the same question that Jesse does: "[I]f the anti-choice position is so true, so mainstream and so critical to the future of our nation, why did Focus on the Family spend $2.5 million to avoid saying anything whatsoever about it?"
Pam Tebow: "I call him my miracle baby. He almost didn't make it into this world. I can remember so many times when I almost lost him. It was so hard. Well, he's all grown up now, and I still worry about his health. You know, with all our family's been through, we have to be tough--Timmy! I'm trying to tell our story here."
Tim Tebow: "Sorry about that, Mom. Do you still worry about me, Mom?"
Pam Tebow: "Well, yeah, you're not nearly as tough as I am."
I'm sensing an anxious masculinity theme for the Superbowl commercials this year. I mean, we get it, dudes: You're worried about being castrated by lavender scented candles and shopping with your lady friend. Go kill something, quick! And for the love of god, stop being nice to your girlfriend.
Amanda's take on this one is dead on: "The way for a man to regain his balls/spine, suggested the ad, was to get a Flo TV so that he could passively-aggressively watch his game while pointedly ignoring his wife on their outing while technically obeying her overbearing feminine demands he's powerless to resist openly. "
Transcript after the jump
Narrator (CBS Sportcaster Jim Nantz): Hello friends, we have an injury report on Jason Glasby [last name somewhat unclear]
As you can see, his girlfriend has removed his spine, rendering him incapable of watching the game.
Girlfriend: Come on, silly!
Nantz: Boy, that's hard to watch.
Jason: (sniffing candle) How about lavender?
Nantz: How about not? Jason, get yourself the FloTV personal television. It's live mobile TV so now live sports goes where you go. Change out of that skirt, Jason.
Ah, Superbowl commercials - you can alwayscounton them for feminist fodder. Throughout the day, we'll be bringing you the best (the worst?) of the Superbowl's commercials - including, of course, the Focus on the Family ad that's been the center of so much controversy.
Brace yourselves.
This first ad, "Man's Last Stand," is one of my favorites...
I will blame women for "making" me be a halfway decent human being. I will whine about having to do things like working, being considerate, and cleaning up after myself. And because I do all this, my unfortunate partner will be forced to listen to me insist that getting the kind of car I want is necessary for my penis' very life.
Transcript after the jump
Narrator:
I will get up and walk the dog at 6:30AM, I will eat some fruit as part of my breakfast
I will shave, I will clean the sink after I shave
I will be at work by 8am, I will sit through two hour meetings
I will say yes when you want me to say yes, I will be quiet when you don't want to hear me say no
I will take your call, I will listen to your opinion of my friends, I will listen to your friends' opinions of my friends, I will be civil to your mother
I will put the seat down, I will separate the recycling, I will carry your lip balm, I will watch your vampire TV shows with you
I will take my socks off before getting into bed, I will put my underwear in the basket
And because I do this, I will drive the car I want to drive
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