Your morning jolt: The anti-abortion bill that will move
With first and second choices sidetracked, anti-abortion forces will be putting their remaining efforts for the session behind SB 210, a bill to permit physicians who perform abortions to be sued – by the women undergoing the procedures – if they don’t follow all state restrictions now in place.
That includes requirements such as parental notification for women under the age of 18. And in this instance, Republicans don’t appear to believe in tort reform — no liability caps are included.
SB 210 was remanded directly to the Senate Rules Committee – usually a sign of greased tracks. The measure is sponsored by state Sen. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville. Another anti-abortion bill by Loudermilk suddenly morphed last week into a measure that would have restricted abortions to hospitals – which by and large do not perform abortions.
It was tabled after being judged too fraught with legal issues.
A House measure to bar abortions after 20 weeks, citing the pain that anti-abortion advocates say is endured by the fetus, has not moved.
Look for SB 210 to be at the top of the Senate calendar Wednesday. We’re told House and Senate leaders are backing the bill – an important point, given the rift between House Speaker David Ralston and Georgia Right to Life.
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Denis O’Hayer of WABE (90.1FM) last week interviewed U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss on a number of topics. In a segment broadcast Friday, the senator said he had no interest in de-funding NPR.
In the segment broadcast Monday, Chambliss talked more about the bipartisan Senate effort to draft a blueprint to tackle the federal deficit. The effort has been criticized by Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform, O’Hayer pointed out. Replied Chambliss:
”There are some people out there now who are trying to become relevant in the debate. He has a job. He represents an organization. He raises money from people for his organization. And I think he has to, from his standpoint, inject himself into the debates from time to time. And that’s okay.
“But you know, the ratings on the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate just came out. Mike Crapo, Tom Coburn and myself – who are the three Republicans engaged in this debate currently, with three Democrats – were rated as the three most conservatives of the Senate. I would put our credentials, from a conservative standpoint, or from a tax-debate-and-vote standpoint, against anybody Grover wants to put us up against.
“It’s a matter of where is this country going. What kind of America are we going to leave for our children? Are we going to saddle them with this huge debt that we have incurred over the last couple of decades? I just don’t think that’s right, don’t think that’s fair. It’s the No. 1 national security issue….
“This is a serious, serious problem and we have to have adults in the room who are having a real discussion about it, or otherwise it’s not going to get solved. Those who just want to deal with their parochial issues instead of looking at the big picture – they’re not going to solve the problem.”
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The Marietta Daily Journal reports this morning that the Kennesaw State University’s faculty senate has postponed a vote to endorse the hiring of Dr. Timothy Chandler, who has been offered the job of provost but has yet to accept. The newspaper has been raising questions about the Chandler’s hiring, citing a 13-year-old research paper that cites Karl Marx.
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Also from today’s MDJ, Meghan McCain, daughter of the U.S. senator and former Republican nominee for president, said she’d rather see Mitt Romney challenge President Barack Obama next year rather than Sarah Palin:
“I just don’t agree with the moves she’s made since the election. If I was advising her I would have told her to go away, stay silent, read up on everything, then really start campaigning hard. The reality shows, it’s just not what I believe in for the White House.”
That’s not to say McCain, who is a columnist for Tina Brown’s The Daily Beast, doesn’t have respect for Palin.
“She is captivating on every level, and she’s a lot smarter than people ever give her credit for,” McCain said. “I do not think she’s stupid. I do not think she’s crazy. There are these things that she is stereotyped to be.”
- By Jim Galloway, Political Insider
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102 comments Add your comment
deegee
March 15th, 2011
9:18 am
If you accept that there is a difference between stupid and ignorant, then Sarah Palin is not stupid. She’s ignorant, but not stupid. She may be captivating to some people, and according to my 70 year old uncle who met her at a fundraiser, “she’s really cute.” There you have it, Meghan.
Tom
March 15th, 2011
9:18 am
Which reminds me, “Americans Against Bobby Franklin” is up to nearly 1,900 “Likes” on Facebook.
romegaguy
March 15th, 2011
9:27 am
Doubt SB 210 will be top of today’s agenda since they aren’t in session
Don
March 15th, 2011
9:31 am
Sarah Palin is stupid, and ignorant. We are all ignorant, but Sarah Palin is proud of hers, and that makes her stupid.
GaBlue
March 15th, 2011
10:01 am
I don’t understand why so many people in this country see the refusal to learn as a virtue. Mrs. Palin reminds me of GW Bush in that neither are stupid, but both could not be bothered to sit down and study things in which they should have been well-versed before speaking about. It’s a cult of personality, but where’s the substance?
Its All Going Down
March 15th, 2011
10:02 am
Soooooooooooo glad I’m not a woman.
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
10:10 am
Mrs. Palin has evidenced no unwillingness to learn. I don’t think, in all fairness, that she can be described as either “stupid” or “ignorant”. Those words are used by people who disagree with her views. Ben Franklin described it accurately when he said, “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” Mrs. Palin, as I stated, is willing to learn.
Road Scholar
March 15th, 2011
10:39 am
Are the repubs just stupid, or at least , hard headed? WHERE ARE THE JOBS? No abortion or gun bills until you address education, transportation, water, and the need for jobs. More tax breaks for businesses? Not until they start hiring!
Governor, kill the billboard bill . Until it allows trailer parks and junk yards along our highways where billboards would be placed, we don’t need them. Besides if you are going to destroy the beauty of the land in this state, do a complete job!
And when does the workforce get to approve their boss? What a joke!
findog
March 15th, 2011
10:51 am
Miss McCain forgot to say, “Bless her heart.”
We need tort reform
We need a constitutional amendment in Georgia that prohibits the legislature for increasing liability without award caps
Then we need to come up with a common sense cap on non-economic damages, say $5M, so that insurance for doctor’s and other professionals will flatten out and reduce the economically disastrous increases in the costs of goods and services that has helped to shut down our economy
findog
March 15th, 2011
10:55 am
LMS, not stupid but yet ignorant of the ways of presidential selection in either party
Then again, maybe all those conservative pundits were wrong in advising her to get a little more informed for debates that will go on longer than 140 characters
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
11:02 am
findog:
I don’t think it matters because I don’t believe that she will be on the Republican ticket. She has become nearly as polarizing as Hussein.
GaBlue
March 15th, 2011
11:04 am
LMS,
If Mrs. Palin had been willing to learn basic stuff like the “what is the Bush doctrine” before agreeing to nationally-televised interviews, the purpose of which was to demonstrate her qualifications for VP (and hence, possibly President) of our nation, and had she answered questions instead of sidestepping them and playing the victim card, I would be more inclined to agree with you. Recently, she belittled the First Lady for teaching children about a healthy diet amid a nationwide obesity epidemic. That doesn’t exactly scream, “learning is good!”
Jeff is not kidding
March 15th, 2011
11:10 am
A gynecologist has legal liabilities but abortion doctors have no legal accountability. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can hang out their shingle and then proceed to use an exacto blade inside a woman without any legal consequences. Seems to me its only ‘fair’ for injured parties to be able to sue these folks.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
11:13 am
Why should tax payers pay for Abortions?
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
11:21 am
WHY?:
“Why should tax payers pay for Abortions?”
I guess that the answer would be, from a fiscal standpoint, that if the taxpayers don’t pay for the abortions, they will pay for feeding, clothing and attempting to educate the unwanted child. That is not to say that I endorse abortion but am merely trying to answer the question.
John K
March 15th, 2011
11:27 am
Ah, I see the party of small government will be taking over your uterus.
Bud
March 15th, 2011
11:32 am
romegaguy +1 for being informed
Sue
March 15th, 2011
11:40 am
“In a segment broadcast Friday, the senator said he had no interest in de-funding NPR.” … “Are we going to saddle them with this huge debt that we have incurred over the last couple of decades? I just don’t think that’s right, don’t think that’s fair.”
Am I the only person who sees a disconnect between those two comments by Sen. Chambliss? We have this huge debt that we need to get under control – oh and lets give millions more that we don’t have to NPR.
I am respecting Saxby less with every passing day.
R U Kidding Me?
March 15th, 2011
11:47 am
Hey Loudermilk:
To paraphrase an old campaign slogan: It’s roads, water and education, stupid!
It’s not lightbulbs, abortions and red light cameras! Keep this up and you will be back in Cassville fulltime.
Bubba
March 15th, 2011
11:55 am
I kind of sympathize with Sarah Palin. The big boys threw her in the deep end of the pool even though she was too ignorant and unprepared to even recognize how pathetic she really was. Then, rather than studying to prepare herself for a serious role, she has been merely a stage managed celebrity demagogue. How can anyone take her seriously?
Oh Please!!!
March 15th, 2011
12:04 pm
Liberal, left-wing, progressive, or whatever they are calling themselves these days, have their “conservatives-are-stupid” mantra going again. I guess this feeds the egos of the self-deluded, pseudo-intellectual types over at NPR.
It’s amazing how unwilling the Left is to actually admit that people who disagree with their point of view can be intelligent. According to liberals, only people who agree with them are smart.
Aquagirl
March 15th, 2011
12:06 pm
Sue, the irritation you may feel towards NPR does not increase its percentage of the national budget. Yes, they get millions. But the entitlement programs completely dwarf all discretionary spending. You want to whine about your pet peeve, feel free. The truth is Grandma’s Medicare and Social Security are what’s breaking our bank. It’s cold, hard fiscal fact.
Maybe you should take some words of wisdom—god, I thought I’d never say that about Saxby Chambliss—- from the guy: “This is a serious, serious problem and we have to have adults in the room who are having a real discussion about it, or otherwise it’s not going to get solved. Those who just want to deal with their parochial issues instead of looking at the big picture – they’re not going to solve the problem.”
Your parochial problem is NPR. Quit being part of the problem, grow up, and realize it’s not all about YOU and your feelings.
td
March 15th, 2011
12:08 pm
Bubba
March 15th, 2011
11:55 am
And Obama was any more prepared to be President than Palin was to become Vice- President (before you answer look at who our current VP is)?
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
12:31 pm
td:
“And Obama was any more prepared to be President than Palin was to become Vice- President (before you answer look at who our current VP is)?”
Certainly he was! He had years of experience as a community organizer thus qualifying him to be president. This doesn’t even count his efforts with ACORN! Hussein is truly a man for this time in history. Not only has he taught people how to loot the government treasury, he now can dole it out himself.
I still maintain that Hussein knows exactly what he is doing and what goal he seeks. He is doing what he intended well and is on schedule.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
12:32 pm
“Last man standing” So you are for murder in order for US not to pay for taking care of innocent children? You obviously do not have any morals.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
12:34 pm
Why has this become a debate about Sarah Palin?
mike
March 15th, 2011
12:37 pm
It is good to see an article and though on all those real issues effecting this country. Nothing said about jobs, the economy, education or the war. Lets see the jobs went to family and friends of the newly elected. The economy well look at the price of gas you are paying for. Education as always take it out on the teachers and kids since they have too many perks. The war, once in office lets concentrate on anything but that.
The Goobernator
March 15th, 2011
12:38 pm
Sarah Palin knows what will sell in the “American United States”: Obnoxious, stupid and poor quality. She is living the dream in the land of opportunity. Hopefully, like everything else in America it will be overexposed, quickly become tiresome, and soon forgotten as we find a new ‘train wreck’ to watch.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
12:48 pm
Mike – there are bills out there to try to help us rid ourselves of this Tyrannical Federal Government which will help us in these other areas. Obviously we need to have less taxes, get the Fed out of education and bring our troupes home, put them on the border and stop these illegal aliens from sucking from our system. This one just happens to be about murder of the unborn.
Mark
March 15th, 2011
12:53 pm
People continuing to insult Sarah Palin says far more about them than it does about her!
HUH!?!?!
March 15th, 2011
12:56 pm
As an Independent voter some of the remarks made about this President is mind blowing!!! Even if you don’tlike him, he was voted in and to try to continue to scare people or call those names that you do…plus the lack of respect shown is really making me rethink my vote this past election!
Be careful of what you write on these walls…there are plenty of us who read them and never say a word!!!
Michelle Mal's Kin
March 15th, 2011
12:59 pm
A gynecologist has legal liabilities but abortion doctors have no legal accountability. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can hang out their shingle and then proceed to use an exacto blade inside a woman without any legal consequences
Lies!!! If you’re too lazy to look up the truth, I guess any old lie will do……………
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
12:59 pm
WHY?
“So you are for murder in order for US not to pay for taking care of innocent children? You obviously do not have any morals.”
You obviously need to work on your reading and comprehension skills. Try reading my post again and be sure to read the last line, “That is not to say that I endorse abortion but am merely trying to answer the question.”
You are in no position to judge my morals, but I’ll just chalk that up to your illiteracy.
Lynn
March 15th, 2011
1:01 pm
Why do we waste time and money on BS laws like this? Roe V Wade made it legal to have an abortion and thats it. If you dont like it then dont say anything. Repubs and Pro- Life folks are always talking about to much Government well take your own advice and stay out of our Wombs. If these people were so concerned then why do we have 14000 kids in Georgia ready for Adoption.
Just Wait
March 15th, 2011
1:02 pm
One little blurb about Palin and everyone goes nuts. The more important part of Jim’s report was the nonsense that Barry Loudermilk is spouting. As some have already stated, with all the IMPORTANT problems facing Georgia; water, transportation, education, jobs, why is he focusing on diversions? Why is he even getting attention? The lunacy under the dome is frightening and there appears to be no end to it, at least until the end of the session.
Michelle Mal's Kin
March 15th, 2011
1:03 pm
He had years of experience as a community organizer thus qualifying him to be president.
Quick question: Why is it that the lowest job a black person has ever had continues to define them long after they’ve left that job? You call Palin – Governor Palin since the title “Gov.” was the last office she held before she quit her job. Obama was a State Senator and a US Senator, yet you conveinently forget that to only rehash the “Community Organizer” mantra. Trying to belittle the truth only makes you look as dumb as you try to paint President Obama as.
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
1:03 pm
HUH!?!?!:
Knock yourself out! You can even take names if you wish . . .
Lynn
March 15th, 2011
1:05 pm
Palin is a sham created by Tea Baggers who thought she could lead. She is ignorant on all fronts. She is pretty and that is what gets her over in the minds of many men. That is why she was Gov. of Alaska and besides that she does know about Foreign relations Russia is in her backyard right!!
the Free Press
March 15th, 2011
1:08 pm
this just in – “Jesus converts to Taoism” – after becoming very disillusioned and disappointed by those that have taken his name and terribly misused, mostly for personal gain, Jesus Christ announced today that he plans to convert to Taoism for because it’s practices and beliefs are more in line with his intentions and teachings than anything he’s seen at churches that are supposed to be in his name, but are actually nothing more than let’s get dressed up social events used to claim to be good without ever having to be good. he chose Taoism for it’s belief in compassion, peace, humility, flexibility, receptiveness and care of the earth’s naturalness. also, announcing that he will no longer have any political affiliation, through the beliefs of Taoism he could no longer remain a Republican either. stating that the Democrats do not do enough or show any strength and the Tea Party are even worse Republicans. he classifies himself as an Independent and will probably vote for a write-in candidate. he hopes people will understand and support his decision.
Michelle Mal's Kin
March 15th, 2011
1:09 pm
The more important part of Jim’s report was the nonsense that Barry Loudermilk is spouting. As some have already stated, with all the IMPORTANT problems facing Georgia; water, transportation, education, jobs, why is he focusing on diversions?
I’m reminded of a line from the movie Wiz of Oz, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain……”
Last Man Standing
March 15th, 2011
1:09 pm
Michelle Mal’s Kin:
How long was Hussein a state senator? Please point out his achievements.
How long was Hussein a U. S. Senator? Please point out his achievements.
How long was Hussein a community organizer?
HUH!?!?!
March 15th, 2011
1:11 pm
Last man…please don’t start!!! I actually used to enjoy you and some of the things you used to say, but the racist part in you is really starting to show. Please don’t let others think lowly of you by trash talking so hard…to the point where you lose face with people who actually agree with you on some things
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
1:28 pm
LMS – Good point! Let me rephrase this. “Anyone that thinks that we should pay for murder of our innocent unborn children with tax payer dollars in order to save money has a total lack or morals” They are really what is the problems in the nation. You see LMS everything is not about money. What I should have said to you is that is not a sufficient answer.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
1:33 pm
Lynn – nope she does not really represent the Tea Party. She along with the rest of the Neo-Con’s hijacked the Tea Party.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
1:34 pm
HUH?!?! – Here we go with the “R” word. I was wondering when it was going to come out. Any time a liberal starts to lose an argument they use the “R” word.
Toby
March 15th, 2011
1:36 pm
The GOP isn’t interested in the wellbeing of average people as much as it should be; this national debt rhetoric is being used to put more wealth into the hands of the super-wealthy. US workers are working longer hours & being paid less while corporations boast record profits: it’s an oligarchy, it’s grown over the past few decades & it’s wrong. Capitalism is destroying wellbeing; democratic socialism & civil libertarianism is the way forward, ethically & intellectually.
-Abortion rights should be dictated by ethics & biology; the anti-abortion rights supporters are pushing mythology though. The mother’s life, her quality of life & the lack of quality of life of any unwanted child are paramount topics: the fundamentalist Christian perspective is not based on evidence & is unethical on the abortion issue.
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
1:39 pm
Republican – Democrat, Democrat – Republican, haven’t you people figured out by now that there is really only one party in this country anymore. Obama is doing the same things now that Bush did when he was in office. He’s broken all his promises and become a Bush with lighter skin.
HUH!?!?!
March 15th, 2011
1:39 pm
WHY…I am referring to the out right nasty way he has talked about this Presiedent…I had to defend President Bush at times as well…
Just for your records I am a WHITE male!!! Just speaking about how is acting!!
leftyliberaL
March 15th, 2011
1:55 pm
thank god OBAMA hasnt been tricked by terrorists like BUSH was…can u imagine the outcry if OBAMA was reading to kids while the country was being attacked…i love how these angry white conservatives try to micromanage the black family in the whitehouse…there anger makes me happy
WHY?
March 15th, 2011
2:02 pm
HUH?!?! I don’t believe a word of it. He has every right as an American to say what he want’s about this or any other president. We haven’t had a decent American President in 30 years. They are all Globalists.