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Steve Berman's avatar

David... normally I stay quiet in the comments. I agree that Trump was never pro-life. It was a pandering move in 2016 and 2020. He never really believed it (gasp! he lied!). I am not so sure that a Harris-led government could not negotiate some kind of national abortion protection, akin to Roe but federal law. It's hard to hold the position that Republicans would cave to Trump's pro-choice views, but oppose the same views from Harris simply because it's Harris. That may be so, but Harris only needs a few votes. I think it's far more likely that a Harris administration would produce federal abortion legislation which would override laws like Georgia's 6-week "heartbeat law" (which, for now, is back in effect after having been struck by a Superior Court judge). Also, as for Scripture, I have never thought of Proverbs 6 as a ranking of sin. I alway considered that God hates all sin equally. The "six-seven" construct in the OT, especially in Proverbs and Psalms is a poetic/literary device that plays on the themes of six days of creation and seven as the number of completion. I don't think arguing over the ranking of items in that list is fruitful.

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David Thornton's avatar

I don’t think Harris could pass national abortion legislation without help from Republicans, even if the filibuster was removed.

I’m not sure that the verse ranks sin, but I do see it as inclusive. I don’t think we disagree there.

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

As long as threats to shut down the government are taken seriously, democrats will get much of what they want.

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David Thornton's avatar

It is Republicans that threaten to shut down the government and the tactic does not work well.

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

I do not believe that. It is what democrats accuse them of. Democrats are better at lying to convince the public that compromise is a one-way street. Democrats do not compromise.

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Bill Pearson's avatar

As smart as you are Steve (and i mean that as a compliment), anyone who would full out admit they are a "single issue voter" leaves me stunned. While i get your passion over the abortion issue, what about that list of other "sins?"

As i read the verse above, trump's behavior (as David noted) was rooted in the remainder. Is one more important than the other? Is morality in the total not just as important as a single one of those listed? I would argue more so, but what's the point ?

I have been torn about this election; no not who to vote for, but for the ugliness of what this country has become. Over the weekend, i had an epiphany. Much like when i sobered up 48 years ago and was told "let go, let God," i have come to believe trump/vance/musk et al will lose because of their evil ways.

This past weekend with the lies about Hurricane Helene and the relief effort, i find myself beyond disgusted by the pure and utter bullshit they are spewing. Time for them to just go away.

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SGman's avatar

The heart isn't full formed until ~17-20 weeks: that's when all chambers have formed, barring any developmental issues.

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Kim's avatar

Many people are focusing on one topic before deciding how to vote. I do too! Mine is lying! More than 100 times the Bible discusses it. Neither candidate is pro-life. One is pro constitution. One is for supporting our allies, one supports and adores dictators. This should be an easy vote.

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Bill Pearson's avatar

Not to be picky Kim, but that's more than one topic, which makes you more than a single issue voter (like most people).

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

Pretty much leaves you with no one to vote for.

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Cameron Sprow's avatar

Neither candidate is pro-constitution. Both support and adore dictators.

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Steve Cheung's avatar

Excellent that you’ve pointed out the cognitive dissonance required to review that list of sins, and on that basis conclude that Trump is your choice. That is an example of post hoc “reasoning” at its finest and most hilarious.

I suppose there are some people who are (or at least claim to be) “single issue voters”. If such existed, and abortion (or anti-)was the issue, to be exact, then yeah Trump would probably be a little closer to that, although not by very much.

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Open Letters by Mersault's avatar

Pro-Birth, Anti-Life: The GOP's Child Welfare Hypocrisy

From anti-abortion crusades to shrugging at child care—because who needs health care or food, right?

https://substack.com/home/post/p-148613239?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

I love my son, but I would never have had children that we could not afford. Free birth control for all. Who really needs children if they are not willing to sacrifice for them?

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SGman's avatar

Quoting Nicholas Grossman:

Trump, Vance, Johnson, GOP: We cut disaster relief funding, we’re blocking supplemental funds right now, we’ll cut more if elected, but we’ll lie and blame any real problems—plus ones we make up—on people you already hate.

Millions of MAGA voters: Thank you, this is what I want.

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Cameron Sprow's avatar

David Thornton, I think your piece is an attempt to give your conscience the license it needs to vote Kamala. Be careful, because a few lies are also contained in your column, and I know you are aware of how God feels about false witness. And the Democrats are on the move toward the middle? If I were drinking a beverage while reading that, it would have been all over my dining room table. Please, the Democrats are moving rapidly toward marxism/communism and anyone who cannot see that either doesn't want to, or is excusing it because of the candidate he/she supports. As for abortion, it is the reason I cannot vote for either Trump or Harris, among many others on both sides. Besides which, the 14th amendment outlaws abortion, but we do not have anyone running for President with the backbone to enforce it, unfortunately.

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

Funding appropriations are done by Congress which would require at least a dozen or so of the minority party to participate. Prioritization is a farce that is not intended to meet the needs of the citizenry. It is a compromise designed to get as many incumbents as possible reelected. A President who is aware of the need for worst-case planning and a true leader would not participate in the farce. He would force Congress to override his veto. In most cases the President is a ninny who also wants to get reelected or see a successor from his party get elected.

Threats of government shutdown are nothing but stirring up the public. Compromises are of little benefit to the public.

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SGman's avatar

Things like this in Texas need be addressed by the anti-abortion activists, 'cause it's outright not in either women's nor the state's interest regarding life - but it is the effect of having either outright bans or zero exceptions.

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-emergency-abortion-texas-bf79fafceba4ab9df9df2489e5d43e72?#

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Steve's avatar

KAMALA Keep A Marxist Arms Length Away

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Kim's avatar

Proof. Any proof that she is a marxist.

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Kim's avatar
Oct 8Edited

“ Real progress must acknowledge history, not discard it.”. More importantly it must not be rewritten. I am in the middle of homeschooling lessons with my grandson and will dig deeper into this later. So, another question. Are you a supporter of Facism? Is it more desirable than Marxism?

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Steve's avatar

No I’m for the constitution and it’s amendments especially the first and second.

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Curtis Stinespring's avatar

We could all live with the Constitution if it is strictly followed. I am not for interpreting the 14th Amendment as allowing birthright citizenship for tourists and illegals. I do not like the 17th Amendment because it dilutes states' rights, but I can live with it.

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