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paulkienitz

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24. The Supremos are giving the reactionaries everything they thought they wanted.

Reply to fightforfreedom (Original post)

Fri Jul 1, 2022, 02:41 PM

Jul 2022

As with all reactionaries, fascists, and authoritarians, they imagine that the harsh oppressions they cheer will only happen to people they don't like, never to themselves. People who support authoritarian brutality always end up disillusioned, but only after it's too late.

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In the near future, this will happen to a woman somewhere in America. [View all] fightforfreedom Jul 2022 OP

Unfortunately, those responsible for this scenario EYESORE 9001 Jul 2022 #1

It's already happening in Missouri. Ectopic pregnancy NickB79 Jul 2022 #2

Which means rising insurance costs and fewer hospital beds available unblock Jul 2022 #3

jeezus. barbtries Jul 2022 #10

The one thing I regret to disagree with is this: DFW Jul 2022 #4

I meant they will regret this politically. fightforfreedom Jul 2022 #5

I figured DFW Jul 2022 #11

such very good points MissB Jul 2022 #14

Looks like physicans should carry their passports at all times. Never know when the need NCjack Jul 2022 #6

Few republicans will ever regret it. unblock Jul 2022 #7

I really wish people would focus on what you are saying arlyellowdog Jul 2022 #8

I am so sorry for your loss, arlyellowdog. Lars39 Jul 2022 #13

I'm so sorry MissB Jul 2022 #15

I'm so very sorry. We have to stop Republicans from killing women. LymphocyteLover Jul 2022 #17

"Investigations are started, lawsuits are filed" Oh, if only it stopped there gratuitous Jul 2022 #9

They don't care. It is the control they are after. Srkdqltr Jul 2022 #12

REPUBLICANS DON'T CARE ABOUT WOMEN'S LIVES LymphocyteLover Jul 2022 #16

Pro-lifers are fine with death and suffering IronLionZion Jul 2022 #18

And Republikkkan women will happily vote to maintain that horror Orrex Jul 2022 #19

I hope someone blasts this on livestream cagefreesoylentgreen Jul 2022 #20

Why do we think this isn't a desired outcome? plimsoll Jul 2022 #21

That whole "GOD'S WILL" delusion will rationalize all of the death. Thunderbeast Jul 2022 #22

Something like this could easily happen to someone in my family in Texas momta Jul 2022 #23

The Supremos are giving the reactionaries everything they thought they wanted. paulkienitz Jul 2022 #24

It doesn't matter to them Lotusflower70 Jul 2022 #25