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October 2, 2024
I think jd should have had to explain his cat lady comments
Especially considering the stupid China questions. Jd and huckabee have really hurt millions of people with their comments.
September 27, 2024
It sounds like DPH/DCH is super embarrassed by the tragic and completely avoidable deaths that have now gained worldwide attention and they're trying to carve out their own rules and sanctions that may potentially conflict with the law as it's actually written. I read the law and it says physicians can use "reasonable medical judgment," but then it also says that all health records should be made available to the District Attorney, and that a woman can sue the doctor for performing an abortion, I guess if she later thinks that his/her judgment was not reasonable? https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-16/chapter-12/article-5/section-16-12-141/
The law also states that any doctor, pharmacist, or medical facility can refuse to perform abortions by declaring it ahead of time in writing. https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-16/chapter-12/article-5/section-16-12-142/
So even though DPH/DCH has good intentions, is it possible that this notice will just make the situation even worse as doctors and hospitals decide to opt out of abortion care entirely, as the law allows?
Interesting new threat issued to Medicaid healthcare providers in Georgia (re: abortion)
This notice is from the Georgia Department of Public Health/ Department of Community Health. Most providers will never see this message, by the way, unless they are doing their own administrative work and have to log in to the platform for some reason.
Notice to Health Care Providers Regarding Misinformation About Abortions in Georgia
September 25, 2024
This important notice is being issued to address misinformation concerning Georgia’s abortion laws. In the State of Georgia, abortion is permissible at any stage of pregnancy to save the life and health of the mother in the event of a medical emergency.
Under the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act (“LIFE Act”)1, “medical emergency” means a condition in which, in reasonable medical judgment, an abortion is necessary in order to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or the substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman. As such, physicians in Georgia are expected to follow standards of care in providing treatment for pregnant women in emergent situations. The law does not prohibit the removal of a dead unborn child caused by a spontaneous abortion or the removal of an ectopic pregnancy, nor does the law require that death of the mother be imminent for a doctor, in his or her reasonable medical judgment, to determine that a medical emergency exists. Also, exceptions are provided for reported cases of rape and incest.
Health care facilities and providers must be aware that a physician providing life-saving treatment for pregnant women does not violate Georgia law and that failure to provide such treatment may constitute malpractice. Additionally, a miscarriage is not an abortion. O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2(1) defines “abortion” as the “use of prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant” (emphasis added).
Physicians are reminded that Georgia law requires life-saving medical care to a mother without delay when necessary, according to O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-5.
The failure to act timely in critical situations may result in regulatory sanctions from the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Department of Community Health or other State boards and agencies. More information on Georgia’s abortion law is available on the Department of Public Health website: https://dph.georgia.gov/womens-right-know-wrtk
1 The LIFE Act is codified at O.C.G.A. §§ 1-2-1; 16-12-141; 19-6-15(4); 19-7-1(c)(1); 31-9A-3, 4; 31-9B-2, 3; and 48-7-26(a).
To view a copy of the official announcement: https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/Portals/0/StaticContent/Public/ALL/NOTICES/Provider%20Announcement%20Sept%2025%202024%20final%2020240925193207.pdf
September 25, 2024
This important notice is being issued to address misinformation concerning Georgia’s abortion laws. In the State of Georgia, abortion is permissible at any stage of pregnancy to save the life and health of the mother in the event of a medical emergency.
Under the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act (“LIFE Act”)1, “medical emergency” means a condition in which, in reasonable medical judgment, an abortion is necessary in order to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or the substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman. As such, physicians in Georgia are expected to follow standards of care in providing treatment for pregnant women in emergent situations. The law does not prohibit the removal of a dead unborn child caused by a spontaneous abortion or the removal of an ectopic pregnancy, nor does the law require that death of the mother be imminent for a doctor, in his or her reasonable medical judgment, to determine that a medical emergency exists. Also, exceptions are provided for reported cases of rape and incest.
Health care facilities and providers must be aware that a physician providing life-saving treatment for pregnant women does not violate Georgia law and that failure to provide such treatment may constitute malpractice. Additionally, a miscarriage is not an abortion. O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2(1) defines “abortion” as the “use of prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant” (emphasis added).
Physicians are reminded that Georgia law requires life-saving medical care to a mother without delay when necessary, according to O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-5.
The failure to act timely in critical situations may result in regulatory sanctions from the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division of the Department of Community Health or other State boards and agencies. More information on Georgia’s abortion law is available on the Department of Public Health website: https://dph.georgia.gov/womens-right-know-wrtk
1 The LIFE Act is codified at O.C.G.A. §§ 1-2-1; 16-12-141; 19-6-15(4); 19-7-1(c)(1); 31-9A-3, 4; 31-9B-2, 3; and 48-7-26(a).
To view a copy of the official announcement: https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/Portals/0/StaticContent/Public/ALL/NOTICES/Provider%20Announcement%20Sept%2025%202024%20final%2020240925193207.pdf
It sounds like DPH/DCH is super embarrassed by the tragic and completely avoidable deaths that have now gained worldwide attention and they're trying to carve out their own rules and sanctions that may potentially conflict with the law as it's actually written. I read the law and it says physicians can use "reasonable medical judgment," but then it also says that all health records should be made available to the District Attorney, and that a woman can sue the doctor for performing an abortion, I guess if she later thinks that his/her judgment was not reasonable? https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-16/chapter-12/article-5/section-16-12-141/
The law also states that any doctor, pharmacist, or medical facility can refuse to perform abortions by declaring it ahead of time in writing. https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-16/chapter-12/article-5/section-16-12-142/
So even though DPH/DCH has good intentions, is it possible that this notice will just make the situation even worse as doctors and hospitals decide to opt out of abortion care entirely, as the law allows?
September 19, 2024
rethugs are trying to blame the abortion pill and not the abortion bans
for the deaths of Amber Thurman and Candi Miller.
Republicans' entire strategy is to gaslight the public. It's so disgusting.
September 11, 2024
I peeked in on a Haiti message board and they are really hurting right now.
And they are scared. It is really disgusting how the GOP just throws people and groups under the bus and places them in harm's way for political expediency.
September 11, 2024
I said I was done donating for the month, but after that ass whipping she delivered tonight
I have to go ahead and make another donation.
You KILLED it Kamala Harris! I am sooo proud of you!!!!
And now you're at a rally at 11:30 PM?
September 6, 2024
It's amazing that jd vance can get so worked up and passionate about how "disturbing" childless women and teachers are, yet he has very little interest and energy when it comes to kids and teachers being shot dead in the classroom.
School shootings are just "a fact of life," according to jd.
He is absolutely DISGUSTING! I hate that she had to spend the last weeks of her life listening to his bullshit and I can't wait for Walz to rip his ass to shreds in their debate.
one of the murdered teachers did not have children of her own
Cristina Irimie was also killed in Wednesday’s tragedy. The day she was shot, the math teacher brought in a cake and pizza for her students to celebrate her 53rd birthday, which had just happened.
Irimie was unable to have biological children of her own, but “she saw her students as her children... she really loved them,” Gabrielle Buth, Irimie’s relative, told The Independent in a message.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/georgia-school-shooting-victims-tributes-teachers-b2607949.html
Irimie was unable to have biological children of her own, but “she saw her students as her children... she really loved them,” Gabrielle Buth, Irimie’s relative, told The Independent in a message.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/georgia-school-shooting-victims-tributes-teachers-b2607949.html
Apalachee High's Cristina Irimie remembered as 'hero' educator, 'role model for our generations'
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - Cristina Irimie, a math teacher at Apalachee High School, was more than an educator. She was a beloved figure in the Romanian community of Gwinnett and Barrow counties, known for her passion for teaching and her commitment to preserving her heritage.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/apalachee-highs-cristina-irimie-remembered-passionate-educator-pillar-romanian-community
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. - Cristina Irimie, a math teacher at Apalachee High School, was more than an educator. She was a beloved figure in the Romanian community of Gwinnett and Barrow counties, known for her passion for teaching and her commitment to preserving her heritage.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/apalachee-highs-cristina-irimie-remembered-passionate-educator-pillar-romanian-community
It's amazing that jd vance can get so worked up and passionate about how "disturbing" childless women and teachers are, yet he has very little interest and energy when it comes to kids and teachers being shot dead in the classroom.
School shootings are just "a fact of life," according to jd.
He is absolutely DISGUSTING! I hate that she had to spend the last weeks of her life listening to his bullshit and I can't wait for Walz to rip his ass to shreds in their debate.
September 4, 2024
Georgia's voter information page now lists primary party affiliation
I checked out my voter information page to make sure I wasn't kicked off and now I see that they've made certain information more prominent and more easily accessed.
For votes in primary elections, it shows which party's primary you voted in ("Democrat" or Republican). I'm irritated and alarmed by this change because, in addition to privacy concerns, I assume election officials will be able to quickly access this information as well when trying to decide whether to accept provisional ballots, etc. All you need is someone's first initial, last name, county and birthday to check. So your coworkers can potentially check and make assumptions about your voting history as well. I think I might be safe right now because I voted in the republican primary in 2022, so they don't know which direction I might go this fall.
https://mvp.sos.ga.gov
August 19, 2024
"Massive" protests already underway in Chicago
Local news is already covering it in a live stream.
Right now it's peaceful and I really hope it stays that way.
The worst case scenario would be split screens during the convention.
Edited to correct the YouTube link to ABC 7 and not the person who was restreaming their live coverage.
https://www.youtube.com/live/lRhGqHNbHvc?si=0oy2Dn5OhNybLnoS
August 17, 2024
The author (Mehdi Hasan) goes on to say that Jonathan Swan gave somewhat of a master class on how to stop trump from gish galloping in his August 2020 interview.
What do you think? Do you agree?
And do you think she should have a calm and relaxed demeanor where it's more about mocking his bullshit, or should she go full righteous prosecutor on him?
How to beat trump in a debate
Donald Trump is probably unaware that he’s an avid practitioner of a debating method known among philosophers and rhetoricians as the Gish Gallop. Its aim is simple: to defeat one’s opponent by burying them in a torrent of incorrect, irrelevant, or idiotic arguments. Trump owes much of his political success to this tactic—and to the fact that so few people know how to beat it. Although his 2024 campaign has been fairly quiet so far, we can expect to hear a lot more Gish Galloping in the coming months.
1. Pick your battle.
When facing a Gish Galloper, going line by line is impractical, if not impossible. Instead, single out their weakest claim or argument. Highlight and mock it.
2. Call them out.
Don’t let your audience be fooled into assuming that your opponent has special command of the subject because of all the “facts” they’ve just spouted. Explain to them what your opponent is doing, and that the Gallop is really just a sleight of hand... Putting “raincoats” on your audience means making them aware of what a Gish Galloper is subjecting them to. Point out, for example, that the speed at which they’re speaking is a sign of deceit, not intelligence. Or even that they’re relying on a favorite tactic of the Kremlin’s.
3. Don’t budge.
Above all, make sure you stop Gish Gallopers midstream. And then don’t let them move on to the next falsehood. Keep pounding at them with a well-prepared rebuttal. They may not concede the point, but they’ve been derailed and are now forced to argue on your terms, not theirs.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/donald-trump-debate-strategy-gish-gallop/673061/
https://archive.ph/qr3lz
1. Pick your battle.
When facing a Gish Galloper, going line by line is impractical, if not impossible. Instead, single out their weakest claim or argument. Highlight and mock it.
2. Call them out.
Don’t let your audience be fooled into assuming that your opponent has special command of the subject because of all the “facts” they’ve just spouted. Explain to them what your opponent is doing, and that the Gallop is really just a sleight of hand... Putting “raincoats” on your audience means making them aware of what a Gish Galloper is subjecting them to. Point out, for example, that the speed at which they’re speaking is a sign of deceit, not intelligence. Or even that they’re relying on a favorite tactic of the Kremlin’s.
3. Don’t budge.
Above all, make sure you stop Gish Gallopers midstream. And then don’t let them move on to the next falsehood. Keep pounding at them with a well-prepared rebuttal. They may not concede the point, but they’ve been derailed and are now forced to argue on your terms, not theirs.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/donald-trump-debate-strategy-gish-gallop/673061/
https://archive.ph/qr3lz
The author (Mehdi Hasan) goes on to say that Jonathan Swan gave somewhat of a master class on how to stop trump from gish galloping in his August 2020 interview.
What do you think? Do you agree?
And do you think she should have a calm and relaxed demeanor where it's more about mocking his bullshit, or should she go full righteous prosecutor on him?
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