And now a hypocrisy softball, from our Congresswoman Kristi Noem:
This all comes down to one fundamental question. Do we want to live in a world where the government tells us what to do? That is not the kind of America I grew up in and that's not the kind of future I want for my kids. Just as Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth and Elizabeth Cady Stanton struggled and fought for equality, the women of the House GOP continue to stand firm against government intrusions in our lives, and will combat regulations that limit our freedom to choose [Rep. Kristi Noem, "Celebrating National Women's History Month," press release, 2012.03.30].
This anti-regulatory tripe from a woman who, in the South Dakota Legislature, supported...
- regulating acupuncturists;
- requiring tribes to get Legislative approval for certain gaming compacts;
- increasing every state fee;
- requiring abortion clinics to offer sonograms and requiring women to sign documents filed with the state to decline;
- mandating insurance for moped drivers; and
- making abortion a felony.
Commenters, swing away with your favorite examples of Noem's federal efforts to reduce women's choices.
How true Cory. That's Republican way. Say what people want to hear and do just the opposite. people have to wake up and listen what she is saying.
And Noem must not have taken English 101 or she flunked it. Hmm so much for Hgiher Education
Cory,
You make a great point with the fees. I remeber clearly back in the primary Curd and Josh Shields saying that Noem voted to raise taxes/fees 7 times. Why they never did anything with that info is beyond me.
She is not fiscally conservative to the point of actually wanting to cut spending unless it doesn't affect her constituents. She's a total hypocrite when it comes to most issues.
As far as grammar is concerned (how about that one), "Controversy exists around women's rights". Noem or writers were trying very hard to discuss a controversial issue without daring to mention a name for it. That may make it harder for a search engine to find her nomesense.
Too many years ago, I suffered through a technical writing course at SDSM&T taught by one Leslie Boyd. He had a few really trite expressions he used a dozen times or so in each class. One day he started of with his favorite--The as far as... I had an idea of what should come next and wondered how he would work that into the phrase.
After stammering for a few seconds, out came, "As far as that part of the whole thing is concerned,.." Noem seems to have this affliction nearly as badly without benefit of worthwhile instruction.
Ignoring her first comment about wanting to stop the government from meddling, the Abortion regulations seem like the odd men (women?) out. I for one really don't like the idea of some random psychopath stabbing me with sharp objects because he claims to be an acupuncture specialist, but doesn't need a license.
Increased fees are fine with me, since South Dakota doesn't seem to be too intent on raising taxes. We need to pay for things somehow. People seem to have this odd idea that taxes and fees are somehow bad.
But when it comes down to it, the entire thing is hilariously hypocritical. She doesn't want government meddling, but then she supports government regulations. Not to mention the stance of seemingly the entire Republican party of No Abortion, No Birth Control, No Social Support for Single Mothers. I just can't wrap my head around that, no matter how hard I try. Her claims that the GOP are "Pro-family" are ludicrous.
As for her speech writing, I'm kind of hoping it was at least partially extemporaneous. We could use a few more Republicans revealing their true feelings ("Anti-business, government ni-", anyone?)
Sorry for the long post.
Slovenly writing is an expression of slovenly thought. And Hillary Rosen sure found out where that can lead.
Like Herman Cain with his Uzbekistan tirade, Noem flouts ignorance and mindless prattle as if anyone who thinks and speaks carefully is violating some basic values of the good-old-folks-down-at-the-tavern-being-stupid-as-a-patriotic-duty variety.
They are among the folks who wonder why we still admire Shakespeare and those monks who worked for King James.
“The founding fathers, it turns out, passed several mandates of their own.
In 1790, the very first Congress—which incidentally included 20 framers—passed a law that included a mandate: namely, a requirement that ship owners buy medical insurance for their seamen. This law was then signed by another framer: President George Washington.†New Republic. ht @jhwygirl