Note: Notice how media types use the word "moderate" to describe middle-of-the-road Republicans, while Dems who are in the middle are called "conservative." This kind of labeling suggests that regular Republicans are somehow extreme. Calling Dems "conservative" is meant to marginalize any one of them who steps off the plantation.
7.03.2009
"Conservative" Dems Oppose Funding for Abortion in Health Reform
While I didn't think there were any such creatures left on planet Earth, moderate House Democrats have spoken up. Nineteen Dems wrote to Queen Nancy Pelosi and told her that they don't want taxpayer-funded abortion included in any national health plan. Thank God.
Note: Notice how media types use the word "moderate" to describe middle-of-the-road Republicans, while Dems who are in the middle are called "conservative." This kind of labeling suggests that regular Republicans are somehow extreme. Calling Dems "conservative" is meant to marginalize any one of them who steps off the plantation.
Note: Notice how media types use the word "moderate" to describe middle-of-the-road Republicans, while Dems who are in the middle are called "conservative." This kind of labeling suggests that regular Republicans are somehow extreme. Calling Dems "conservative" is meant to marginalize any one of them who steps off the plantation.
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