Slog - Comments on Why Can't Congressional Democrats Abstain From Stupidity? http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain You would have thought that this April headline would have shamed the president and Congress out of pouring money into abstinence "education." No such luck. Well, another study is out, this one from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, and they're telling us something we already know: abstinence-only sex-ed doesn't work. Programs that focus exclusively on abstinence have not been shown to affect teenager sexual behavior, although they are eligible for tens of millions of dollars in federal grants, according to a study released by a nonpartisan group that seeks to reduce teen pregnancies. "At present there... Copyright 2008 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:30:08 -0800 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:25:04 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe What the fuck?

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844170 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844170 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:02:02 -0800 Comment by Judah So, let me just make sure I'm understanding you here.

You spend seven years bitching about everyone who voted for Nader, all the while complaining bitterly about Republicans.

When Democrats take over the Congress you complain bitterly about them.

Your solution is a third party. But that's not grossly inconsistent because the Green Party that supported Nader in 2000 wasn't a "real" third party.

Dude, stick to sex advice. When it comes to politics you're just another soccer mom.

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844173 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844173 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:05:48 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt I don't understand it anymore. Focus on local politics--that'll make you sane. Oh wait. . .

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844192 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844192 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:22:39 -0800 Comment by You've got to be kidding me. Wait ... What?

Are you kidding me?

]]> You've got to be kidding me. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844266 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844266 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:02:48 -0800 Comment by bma Your solution is a third party. But that's not grossly inconsistent because the Green Party that supported Nader in 2000 wasn't a "real" third party.

The Green Party is a real party? Really?

The true solution is a left-wing party that is both progressive *and* realistic.

]]> bma http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844304 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844304 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:17:16 -0800 Comment by andy niable OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

]]> andy niable http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844307 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844307 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:18:12 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle We need a third party like we need a balanced budget. That said, it's not gonna happen.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844350 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844350 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:38:17 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo I'd settle for a second party.

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844383 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844383 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:53:17 -0800 Comment by w7ngman "So bullshit, religious-indoctination masquerading as sex-ed doesn't stop or slow teenage sexual activity. But comprehensive, realistic sex-ed does--and it increases the use of contraceptives, which means fewer abortions."

Dan, I think you're overlooking something: to these nutjobs, contraception IS abortion.

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844386 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844386 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:54:39 -0800 Comment by Judah flaming: I totally knew you were going to say that, you Wellstone supporter you.

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844395 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844395 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:58:42 -0800 Comment by Kevin Dan,

It's called the Green Party. Most of the crazies went off with Nader in 2004.

]]> Kevin http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844530 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844530 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:30:56 -0800 Comment by Jim The next real party is going to be conservative. There is a real chance that the Republican party will implode. If that happens, something will arise to take its place.

]]> Jim http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844596 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/why_cant_congressional_democrats_abstain#c844596 Sex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:25:04 -0800