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ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:45 PM Jun 2015

Abortion rights leader’s pregnancy surprises opponents: ‘Is that real?’

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/abortion-rights-leader%E2%80%99s-pregnancy-surprises-opponents-%E2%80%98is-that-real%E2%80%99/ar-BBkOjVx

Ilyse Hogue understands the perceived irony in her present circumstances. She is 36?weeks pregnant. With twins. And she has the swollen ankles and sleepless nights to prove it.

She is also president of NARAL, the nation’s largest abortion rights advocacy group.

“It’s been really interesting,” she says of the reaction to her pregnancy. “I find it so humorous when the other side gets sort of knocked back on their heels when they see me.”

Hogue, 45, took over the top spot at NARAL in February 2013. She is tasked with ushering the organization — and the abortion rights movement — into a new era of engagement that would galvanize younger supporters.
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Abortion rights leader’s pregnancy surprises opponents: ‘Is that real?’ (Original Post) ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 OP
Congratulations to Mom and the Twins, and thanks for standing up for the full range of .... Hekate Jun 2015 #1
Wow...just how stupid are her opponents? Do they eat out of a dog bowl? Rex Jun 2015 #2
They assume she must hate children ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2015 #5
They love children more than anti choices. They want children to be wanted and parents to be in a PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #6
And by age 9 you had already far outpaced the average republican in common sense and logic. Rex Jun 2015 #10
You would be surprised how many on DU don't understand that you can be A Simple Game Jun 2015 #13
No one is actually 'pro-abortion.' And wanting a baby is irrelevant to being pro-choice Panich52 Jun 2015 #15
Don't bet your paycheck on it. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2015 #18
I'm absolutely pro-abortion Heddi Jun 2015 #19
^ BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #21
Agreed. Trust women. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #24
100% agree. nt hifiguy Jun 2015 #25
AKA Oregon. jeff47 Jun 2015 #28
I am 100% pro-abortion. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #23
I am VERY Pro Abortion. LeftOfWest Jun 2015 #33
i am staunchly pro-abortion. mopinko Jun 2015 #35
miscarriages are abortions kiri Jun 2015 #29
Do they eat out of a dog bowl? Love it! valerief Jun 2015 #27
Honestly, choice is choice. Hogue exercised her choice. CTyankee Jun 2015 #3
+1 Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #36
Ilyse Hogue is a wonderful woman who helps make the world a better place for her children. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #4
The word is Choice. Having the choice, not being forced 1 way or the other. uppityperson Jun 2015 #7
+ 1,000,000 suffragette Jun 2015 #22
What's the "irony"? jberryhill Jun 2015 #8
They call women who have and support abortion "baby murderers". Ergo, we hate babies and want them PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #11
Oh. That's amazing jberryhill Jun 2015 #12
They think "Pro Choice" means only one. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #16
That caught me as well. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #37
Antiabortionists are all stinking liars Warpy Jun 2015 #9
^^^ this^^^ n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #20
Idiots. Solly Mack Jun 2015 #14
Reminds me of this video: demmiblue Jun 2015 #17
45 is not young to have a child. I hope things work out still_one Jun 2015 #26
If she is in good health she should be ok. MADem Jun 2015 #31
Oh geez. That's what all that hate gets you... cui bono Jun 2015 #30
Being pro-choice doesn't mean being anti-reproduction, fer crissakes. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #32
It's "Planned Parenthood", not "No Parenthood" Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #34
yes, but that's confusing. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #38
Is it the word "Choice" that has the fundies and peckersniffs so confused? n/t MrModerate Jun 2015 #39

Hekate

(90,714 posts)
1. Congratulations to Mom and the Twins, and thanks for standing up for the full range of ....
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:49 PM
Jun 2015

.....women's health care!

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
2. Wow...just how stupid are her opponents? Do they eat out of a dog bowl?
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:50 PM
Jun 2015

SO she shouldn't be preggers...because she works for an abortions rights group? Am I reading that right?

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
5. They assume she must hate children
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:52 PM
Jun 2015

I used to think women who aborted hated children. Of course, I was nine at the time.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
6. They love children more than anti choices. They want children to be wanted and parents to be in a
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:53 PM
Jun 2015

position and ready to raise them.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
10. And by age 9 you had already far outpaced the average republican in common sense and logic.
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:59 PM
Jun 2015

I think it all boils down to this - republicans hate it when women have choices; doesn't really matter what...just that they hate the idea of a women being free to make decisions.

A Simple Game

(9,214 posts)
13. You would be surprised how many on DU don't understand that you can be
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 08:04 PM
Jun 2015

pro choice and anti abortion at the same time. Unbelievable.

Panich52

(5,829 posts)
15. No one is actually 'pro-abortion.' And wanting a baby is irrelevant to being pro-choice
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 08:18 PM
Jun 2015

-- that's the key word, 'choice'

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
19. I'm absolutely pro-abortion
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 09:09 PM
Jun 2015

any woman who wants an abortion for any reason at any time should be allowed to have one.

Save your hypotheticals 'But what if her water just broke and she wants an abortion then? huh?"

I am a medical professional. I live in the real world. Any woman, any abortion, any reason, any time, no questions. Ever.

 

LeftOfWest

(482 posts)
33. I am VERY Pro Abortion.
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 04:47 AM
Jun 2015

Speak for yourself and explain that sweeping 'no one' post.

It is a medical procedure that keeps Women safe and healthy.

You are against keeping Women safe and healthy????

Pro Abortion, yes, I AM VERY PRO ABORTION.

mopinko

(70,120 posts)
35. i am staunchly pro-abortion.
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 09:58 AM
Jun 2015

taking control of our reproductive lives is absolutely essential to full equality.
by whatever means necessary.

kiri

(794 posts)
29. miscarriages are abortions
Tue Jun 9, 2015, 02:17 PM
Jun 2015

Let us remember that "God" kills more embryos/fetuses/fertilized eggs every year than all medical/induced abortions added together throughout history.

In a round number, 40% of all conceptions result in a spontaneous abortion, i.e., "miscarriage".



CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
3. Honestly, choice is choice. Hogue exercised her choice.
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:50 PM
Jun 2015

Twins seem to be common in older women. I have a dtr in law who conceived after in vitro with two fertilized eggs, when she was nearing 40. One did not make it and the other is my delightful grandson...I don't care how she did it but that little boy looks so much like his daddy, my son, and it is a blessing.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
11. They call women who have and support abortion "baby murderers". Ergo, we hate babies and want them
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 06:00 PM
Jun 2015

all to be aborted.

Logic has a liberal bias so don't pull something trying to work through their mental gymnastics.

 

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
12. Oh. That's amazing
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 06:04 PM
Jun 2015

So, wait, if I believe in Freedom of Religion, I have to believe in every religion?

If I believe in Freedom of Speech, I have to babble on continuously?

You're right, it is really too stupid for me to understand.

Warpy

(111,270 posts)
9. Antiabortionists are all stinking liars
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 05:59 PM
Jun 2015

who tell themselves that all prochoice people abort every pregnancy they hear of, let alone experience.

Stupid asses. Stuff like this exposes them completely.

So does watching the clinics after sunset when they sneak in, themselves.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
31. If she is in good health she should be ok.
Tue Jun 9, 2015, 10:43 PM
Jun 2015

The fact that she is having twins could mean she did in vitro...perhaps with her own (previously frozen?) or donor eggs. The eggs may be genetically younger than she is.

Of course, twins could run in her family, too.

Grannies have been known to carry their own grandkids when their daughters had difficulty carrying to term. A few hormones, an embryonic implant, and they're off to the races...older mothers have given birth without issue, and docs have gotten better at managing pregnancies in older women.

 

Ken Burch

(50,254 posts)
32. Being pro-choice doesn't mean being anti-reproduction, fer crissakes.
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 12:14 AM
Jun 2015

Pro-choice people are fine with the idea of choosing, freely, on one's own timeline, to have childrem. The premise behind this article is stupid.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
34. It's "Planned Parenthood", not "No Parenthood"
Wed Jun 10, 2015, 04:51 AM
Jun 2015

edited to add: Yes, I realize she's NARAL, not PP. Still, just saying.

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