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I've made it known on here time and time again that Trump for whatever reason hates women.
Just in case some people still don't believe me, let's take a look @ how a bunch of men+Trump are going to screw women over when it comes to their healthcare:
Medicaid Fun Facts
Brief thought: A bunch of white men are trying to dictate how we should be able to obtain healthcare, taking away the only option that some women have, and these men are trying to dictate what we do with our bodies. If you're a woman and even a man and you don't find a problem in any of this, you're part of the problem!
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With all the madness of TrumpCare being passed in the House yesterday, this story kind of got swept under the rug, but I made sure it was on my list of things to cover tonight!
1st things 1st, I wanna start by saying, Donald J. Trump has no business being anywhere near anybody's religion and he has no business telling a woman what to do with her body. Yesterday before the passing of TrumpCare in the House, Trump, who was surrounded by religious leaders tht attended a morning prayer event in the Rose Garden, signed an executive order entiled, "Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty." This executive order does away with the Johnson Amendent, which bans tax exempt organizations like churches from political speeches and activities. His order also loosens IRS enforcement of the Johnson Amendment. **Sidenote: even though it's in the executive order, fully doing away with the Johnson Amendment would require action from Congress, who don't have time to deal with this because now they're dealing with a stupid healthcare bill.** And for all the women out there, his executive order also gives "regulatory relief" to corporations that disagree with the Obamacare mandate that required certain companies to provide female employees with no-cost access to birth control. Fun Fact: a previous draft of the order would've allowed federal contractors to discriminate against LGBT employees based on their religious beliefs. Quick thought: as always, who gives a crap (trying to refrain from cursing since it's a religious post) if women want to take birth control? Who cares? Shouldn't that be encouraged? So, these people would much rather women just walk around with a million kids hanging off of them regardless of if these women are able to take care of these million kids that she's had because she couldn't get birth control? Apparently being responsible and trying to do the right thing means absolutely nothing anymore. . Guess what, I take birth control, and will proudly continue taking birth control until I AM ready to bring a child into this world and I could care less what any religious person says or feels because you're not living my life and you're not going to be taking care of this child. If that's how these religious folks wanna live, no problem, do your thing, but just because that's your thing, it doesn't mean that us women who live differently have to follow your lead! There is NOTHING I hate more than when somebody tries to shove religion and their religious beliefs down my throat. Another thing, you mean to tell me that I can get my health insurance through my job, spend more time @ my job then anywhere else in my life, but they can't even give me free birth control? I make the CEO of my company a lot of money, but I can't get free birth control. Seriously...think about that. Also, why do these churches and other organizations want to get involved in political matters? It's not that exciting! This is going to be brief, just something I wanted to share with yall, but 1st I have a question. What century are we living in again? I mean, seriously.
**Quick note: the map above is important to have and/or keep in mind, so you'll know where court rulings will affect you!** Last Thursday, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that said it was discrimination to pay women less than men for doing the same job. Yes you read that right. They overturned that. They decided employers can legally pay women less than men based on difference in their previous salaries. Regardless of previous salaries, previous jobs, whatever, men and women are no different and should be paid as such! This isn't 1950, it's 2017! This is a total step in the wrong direction and clearly this court doesn't give a shit about the next generation of women or even the current generation of women. I would say to women, don't let this discourage you, we'll keep marching, we'll keep protesting, we'll keep demanding that we be treated and paid no differently than men, and I have faith that one day it'll happen. I'm just as confused as everybody else. **Video has been provided below** This is going to be brief and I'm only doing a post on it because I think it's hilarious! So, Ivanka Trump was invited to the Women20 summit in Berlin, Germany by Angela Merkel, who of course is the German Chancellor. **I'm just as perplexed as to why she was there as you** Ivanka had a lot of things to say that I don't care about and neither should you, but the thing that got me was when she attempted to feed us a line of bs saying her father has encouraged many women that have worked for him. **scrunches up face** She also said that she was very, very proud of her father's advocacy for paid leave for families, and that brought more noise from the audience, and again I was here for it! After she said that, some folks in the crowd booed and hissed @ her and I was here for it!! After the crowd reacted to her, she said this, "As a daughter, I can speak on a very personal level knowing that he encouraged and enabled me to thrive." My thoughts: ma'am, I think you're beautiful, but please do not go to other countries and speak on women's issues for all the millions of women in the country and myself! Do not go abroad, do not go to domestic forums, and speak on women's issues when you can't even get your father to wake up about Planned Parenthood and women's health issues. You're supposed to be the sane adviser leading your father away from making horrible decisions, yet your father is still trying to destroy this country! Another thing, you're absolutely right, your father has encouraged many people that have worked for him. His disgusting behavior encouraged them to come out and call him out on being a sexist, sexual predator. You must be sooo proud Ivanka! He could give a shit about paid family leave just like he could give a shit about taking away healthcare for millions of Americans, so Ivanka stop with the alternative facts! Go sit in your West Wing office and continue to fake do whatever it is that you do and stop speaking on behalf of all of us, thank you kindly! Oh another thing! Of course he's going to mentor you, you're his daughter, but let's not forget, this is the same disgusting pig that said if you weren't his daughter, he would date you, soooo I'm just gonna leave that there. I'll never cease to be amazed @ the stupid things that come out of people's mouths.
Last Thursday, Memphis defense attorney Steve Farese told a jury during a rape trial that women can be especially good @ lying because they're the weaker sex....yeah this jackass said that. His client is accused of drugging and raping a woman who came to his house for an interview for a housekeeper position. During his closing arguments, Farese flat out said the women was lying about sexually assaulted. He said the women was going to his client's house to have sex because she was wearing a halter top, it was a "sexy top, it was a contraption. She knew what she was going. She knew what she was doing." He made a statement with the Memphis Commercial Appeal the same day that he made the comment and said that "it's not his job to care if anybody gets offended and smart people will see if for what it is." The jury who were made up of 11 women and 3 men found his client not guilty the next day. My thoughts: I don't know anymore details about the case and in my opinion, nothing else about the case matters because what he said was disgusting. Are there women out there that lie and make it bad for those of us that don't lie, of course. Have there been women who've lied about things as serious as rape, unfortunately yes. But, suppose this woman wasn't lying? Suppose she was telling the truth. Why does her attire automatically mean that she was lying and that she had intentions to go have sex with this man? I'm playing devil's advocate here and trying to see if from both sides. Maybe she felt confident in what she was wearing, maybe she thought that it was just a housekeepers position, she's not trying to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, maybe she didn't think it was a big deal, hell maybe it was hot in Memphis that day! So, why is it that there could be a million reasons to explain why she wore what she wore, but this man automatically assumes she wanted to bang his client? Also, the hell does he mean women are the weaker sex? Lemme tell you something, women go through things that men will never experience and could never imagine. We grow tiny humans inside of us for months on end, over and over if we please and desire, we bleed for days on end without dying, we lose babies for unexplained reasons, we deal with men's bullshit voluntarily and involuntarily, we face discrimination day in and day out, we mature faster than men, we raise families all while trying to accomplish our hopes and dreams, we take care of you when you're sick (there's nothing worse than a man when he's sick), women are magical, powerful, resilient, and badass. Also, Attorney Farese a woman dealt with her body changing for 9 months, probably did a couple hrs of labor, and raised your ass, if that isn't strength then I don't know what the hell is.
Sometimes it's better to just keep your mouth shut, especially when you're Sarah Palin and you know you have a history of saying stupid ish!
For those that are unable to view the video for right now, here's a recap:
Here's the problem, she was doing perfectly fine @ the beginning of her answer, stating the obvious, saying things that we've already agreed upon, but when she's got to that last part, that's where she screwed up. Ma'am you are part of the problem! Did it ever cross your mind that these women didn't have the ability to just up and leave their jobs and still be able to afford their lives? Majority of the women in this country don't have the privilege of not having their contracts renewed like what happened with you ma'am. I know just like the people that you blindly follow, you're out of touch the reality of this country, so lemme help you out a little bit. Jobs, especially really good jobs are hard to come by in this country, and you think these terrified women have the ability to just say fuck this job, fuck him, and go? I'm jealous that I can't live in the fantasy, alternative reality that you people live in! Majority of these women don't have high profile names like unfortunately you do, so them saying something is 1 of the scariest things in the world they could ever do. They have to worry about if their careers are going to be ruined, worried about if they're ever going to be able to find another job in their field, will the person they said did these things retaliate against them, all of these things plus more run through their minds, and the fear becomes so great that saying something is the last thing that would want to do, especially if the person they're telling on is a high profile man with "power." They come out years later because they believe they're free to speak their truth. I've never liked Sarah Palin and this more than solidifies it. You're a terrible person, a horrible example of a woman, and you should be ashamed of yourself! Again, can somebody please answer 2 questions for me? 1. Why do these men care so much about what we women do with our bodies? and 2. Why does Trump hate women so much?
Unless you've been paying attention to the news, you probably had no idea this happened. Trump signed a piece of legislation that allows states to withhold federal family funds from Planned Parenthood and and other abortion providers. Why didn't you hear about this? Because when Trump signs something that he knows is going to really really really piss people off, he'll do it without his usual audience and fan fare. He signs it quietly, hoping that nobody'll notice, and he can move on to destroying the next thing in this country. Before we get started, just so that the info will make some sense, here's an explanation of Title X funds:
The new rule will impact how states distribute these funds, making it more likely that states will be able to change funding or withhold funding from clinics that provide abortions. States are supposed to award funding to providers based on their ability to provide services, but some states altered the way Title X funds were given out and reduced the amount of funds available to centers that provide abortions. The old rule signed by President Obama made it so that no state could deny Title X funds to clinics for reasons other than mediocre services, bad performance, or refusal to provide services. Something important to keep in mind according to the Guttmacher Institute and Planned Parenthood:
My thoughts: I just don't understand why it's so bad to have these places fully funded to help those who need it most. I don't understand why men care if a woman has to have an abortion, it's not like it's happening to them. Women go through things men will never understand, yet they think they can just come in and make decisions for us. I don't understand why Trump and his advisers hate women so much. All the good that these centers do and they just want to come in and destroy it just cause they have a problem with what women do with their bodies. Also, where is Ivanka Trump to stand up for women's rights? Isn't she supposed to be her father's adviser?? This blog stands with Planned Parenthood and all centers that provide essential care to women and even men. In the wake of the tragic murder of Karen Smith, I just wanted to share some statistics and facts with everybody out there that might be in domestic situations. I just wanted to put these things in your mind to make you think.
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PORTION OF THESE FACTS!
A big problem that has been detected over the years is that when it's time to go to court, it's the abuser that is offered help, not the victim. Some cities and towns even punish victims who call authorities more than a certain # of times aka Nuisance Citations. Personal moment time! I've been in a domestic violence situation with a very scary individual who would tell me that he would make me disappear, people would find me floating in the river, etc. Being in that situation where you're terrified of the person that you're with is HELL and it's scary to think about leaving. When I wanted to leave and be done wit him is when ish started getting worse. His threats intensified, he made up lies saying he had cancer to try and get me to stay, he would pop up wherever I was, etc. I know that he owns guns and it's terrifying to think that what happened to Smith could've happened to me or anybody else in these situations. Just like Smith, in the beginning my ex seemed normal, he was lovely, had a lovely personality, we clicked, and had incredible chemistry, but just like with Smith something changed and I wanted to leave. Just because he was lovely in the beginning, if you feel like things are changing, please don't ignore those red flags, get out immediately! I just wanted to share the above facts and statistics, so that women who are in these situations know they're not alone and be aware of the risks/consequences that could come their way if they don't get out! I also wanted to share these facts about when a person is prohibited to own guns because I think it's SO important for women and men to do their homework before they decide to get heavily involved with another person. Remember the Fearless Girl taking on the Wall Street Bull? Well, apparently the sculptor of the bull has a problem with her, so he has a problem with me, and every woman in this country!
The sculptor of the "Charging Bull" (who knew that's what it's really called) says that NYC is violating his legal rights by forcing his bull to face the girl. Pause: say what now?? Arturo Di Modica is the artist behind the bull and he says that Fearless Girl has turned the bull into something negative. He also says that the bull represents freedom in the world, peace, strength, power, and love. **Power and strength sure, the other descriptions nope don't see it. Also, you say that the bull displays strength, well so does Fearless Girl. What's the problem with having 2 strong figures share the same space?** His lawyers are saying that the girl is exploiting the bull for commercial purpose, they want Fearless Girl to be moved, and are hoping for an amicable solution. **Not moving a statue just for your ego sir, have several seats.** Interesting enough, Mayor de Blasio said any man who doesn't like women taking up space "are exactly why we need Fearless Girl." Arturo, sir, you're part of the problem. Are you mad that she's getting more attention than your previous bull? Are you mad about what she stands for? Are you mad that she's bringing attention to gender pay gaps and more diversity on corporate boards? You're completely missing the point behind what she stands for. Maybe instead of lawyering up, you should do your research and figure out the meaning behind her significance and why her standing there means so much to women, young women, and little girls. I find you to be sexist and selfish sir. It's not about the bull itself, it's about the fact that the bull is more so for men and it doesn't feel like women are included down on Wall Street, now we have something in the form of a little girl with a ponytail for us and the fact that you have a problem with it, blows my mind, and it's actually kind of laughable. She'll be there for @ least another year, so you'll have to put on your big boy pants, and share your space with a badass chick! I held off on doing this story because @ the time that everything came out, I didn't have a clear idea of how I wanted to do this blog and I didn't have a clear idea of the stories I wanted to do on this blog, I'm very clear now, and now we're going to dig into this story.
NCIS or Naval Criminal Investigative Service (yes it's a real thing and not just a tv show) have said that they believe 27 individuals are involved in criminal activity for posting non-consensual nude photos of female marines online. 15 of the 27 are active duty, 14 in the Marines and 1 in the Navy. 2 of the Marines have been given non-judicial punishment for making inappropriate comments on Facebook. There are believed to be 150 different websites containing these photos. Note: I will not be posting the sites where the photos are located on this blog because I think this whole thing is disgusting, it's a definite violation of these women's privacy, and I won't contribute to it. Facial recognition software was used to identity the women and 25 victims have submitted photos to see if they matched the ones on the sites. Pause: the whole situation is sick and disturbing, but I think 1 of the most disturbing things to me is that many of the images were cropped from the neck down. So, you bunch of sick ass perverts put these women's head and faces on these bodies, you have people looking @ them thinking they know what they look like under their clothes and it's not even them. Another thing that disturbs me is that officials and investigators are having hard time removing the images from these sites because unfortunately in the day and age we currently live in, anybody can copy images and upload them anywhere...I mean there's isn't a show called Catfish for no reason. In response to the scandal, to prevent this from happening again, social media training is being considered, also commanders have received handbooks with updates to social media use guidelines and an outline of various punishments available. My thoughts: I think this is beyond disgusting, I think the fact that the photos are so hard to remove is like pouring salt in the wound, and I don't know or understand what the assholes behind this were thinking. |
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