There is a fan page on Facebook called Republicans Are Idiots and Arguing With Them Is A Waste Of Time. Now, of course we know that all Republicans are not idiots, but sadly, sane conservatives no longer have a voice within the Grand Old Party. As the election draws near, it is increasingly difficult to converse with the right wing. They refuse to have an honest conversation, let alone an honest debate about their agenda or their relentless campaign to assault women’s rights.
And, lo and behold the Republicans outrage as liberals embrace the word ‘slut’! They mock us, they degrade us, and apply all of their standard operating procedures and tactics to bully, subjugate and silence us. As Spokeswoman for Rock The Slut Vote, I say “Bring It On!” So one more time, I offer an explanation as to why liberal, independent and many conservative women are wearing the word ‘slut’ as a badge of honor.
I recently watched an old episode of Happy Days. In this TV classic, Fonz, the uber cool, leather-clad, motorcycle-driving rebel with a heart is singled out by Police Officer Kirk, who goes out of his way to make Fonzie’s life miserable. Of course, the Fonz is too cool to be bothered, until the bullying spreads to include his friends – and he offers to leave town to protect them. Score one for the bullies? NO! In support, his friends come in to Arthur’s restaurant one-by-one, dressed in leather jackets with one clear message; When you attack one of us, there will always be another and another to take his place.
I recently watched an old episode of Happy Days. In this TV classic, Fonz, the uber cool, leather-clad, motorcycle-driving rebel with a heart is singled out by Police Officer Kirk, who goes out of his way to make Fonzie’s life miserable. Of course, the Fonz is too cool to be bothered, until the bullying spreads to include his friends – and he offers to leave town to protect them. Score one for the bullies? NO! In support, his friends come in to Arthur’s restaurant one-by-one, dressed in leather jackets with one clear message; When you attack one of us, there will always be another and another to take his place.
The message is simple and it applies today! When Rush Limbaugh or any of the GOP calls Sandra Fluke a slut, women unite and say, “If Sandra Fluke is a slut, then SO ARE WE! There are millions of us - and we represent the majority. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but your words? Your words will never harm us! Nor will they ever silence us!”
It's astonishing that we find ourselves in this position, forced to fight once again for equal rights we fought long and hard to win decades ago. But here we are, and FIGHT WE WILL!
We will spend no more time explaining or justifying why we embrace the word ‘slut’! It's obvious to most thinking people. So, Rush Limbaugh and the GOP, hear us! Your misogynistic plans to destroy our rights and silence our voices will not work. We will spend our time making sure women are aware of your tactics, making sure women are informed, and making sure women vote. All 53% of us.
Links to help us accomplish our mission appear below. Find someone you know who doesn’t have the time to follow what’s going on and INFORM them. Thank you for reading and we welcome each of you to join our effort as we GO FORTH, RAISE HELL, AND ROCK THE SLUT VOTE IN 2012!
***On April 28, we will be in Sacramento California with UniteWomen.org to stand-up against the War On Women. There are rallies all over the US. Check the link to see where one is in your area and please, show your support.
916 Anti-Women Bills Introduced By The GOP Since March 2011 - Guttmacher Study on anti-women measures.
Rocktheslutvote.com - When you register with your zip code, we can add your presence on our map!
(Not your name or info...just the location of a new supporter).
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