Al Franken makes rape illegal again

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

He plugged the BushCo loophole
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/07/franken-gets-first-amendm_n_312399.html)
Link (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/07/franken-gets-first-amendm_n_312399.html)

Excerpt:
After operating largely under the radar during his first few months in office, Al Franken is beginning to make political ripples.
On Tuesday night, he got his first piece of legislation passed by the Senate via roll call vote. The amendment stopped federal funding
for those defense contractors who used mandatory arbitration clauses to deny victims of assault the right to bring their case to court.
It passed by a 68-30 margin with nine Republicans joining each voting Democrat. And in the immediate aftermath, Franken was
granted the chance to revel, ever so slightly, in his victory.

"The story came to my attention of Jamie Leigh Jones who, when she was 19, went to Iraq to work for Chenery's KBR and she was
put in the barracks with 400 men and was sexually harassed," Franken said after the vote. "She complained. But they didn't do anything
about it. She was drugged and gang raped and they locked her up in a shipping container. She tried to sue KBR and they said you have
a mandatory arbitration clause in your contract. She tried to fight back and said this is ridiculous. She took it to court and they
have been fighting her for three years."

"This bill would make it so that anybody in business with the Department of the Defense can't do this," he concluded emphatically.
"They can't have mandatory arbitration on issues like assault and battery."

[frerottenextelway]

I like that the GOP voted 30-9 in favor of rape.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

I like that the GOP voted 30-9 in favor of rape.

That's what they do.

Too bad so many red state rubes seem to like taking it up the tailpipe.

[Rohirrim]

I wonder who the nine were that voted against it? Let me guess... Boehner, McConnell, Grassley, etc. ;D

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

Here are the 30 Republican Senators, 3/4 of Their Representation, Who Voted to Enable Rape (http://blog.buzzflash.com/node/9623)

[USAFBronco]

Alexander (R-TN)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Bond (R-MO)
Brownback (R-KS)
Bunning (R-KY)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Gregg (R-NH)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Kyl (R-AZ)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Wicker (R-MS)

All Nay's


It's a sad state in politics when people are voting against things simply because of the letter next to thier name and not for the substance of the bill.

D and R's should be disgusted at this and should be raising hell in thier states to this reps, I will be writing Sen. Gregg asking for an explanation.

[broncofan7]

I like that the GOP voted 30-9 in favor of rape.

that is reprehensible.......

[El Minion]

http://www.republicansforrape.org

Praise from Palin!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 AT 5:44PM
Oh my, I'm about to faint. Just got this message from Sarah Palin.

Dear RapeFan,

I'm happy to say that I'm a fan of you! I was delighted to see mention of my rape legacy in the great state of Alaska. It really warms my heart to know that there are people out there who appreciate my work.

However, I want to make one thing clear. I do not and never have supported government intervention in rape. Not by the police, and not by doctors. My record on this is clear. Back when I was mayor of Wasilla, I made sure that we didn't spend one government cent on rape. I believe that you're free to enjoy a raping, but taxpayers shouldn't be burdened by the cost of your rape kit (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2008/sep/22/palin-rape-kit-controversy/). I know what you're gonna say, you're gonna say, "Sarah, didn't you deny supporting that policy?" Well, just between you and me, stretching the truth makes the delight of being pro-rape that much better.

Good luck in your fight for rape, and God Bless!

Love,



Sarah Palin

I love you too Sarah!

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Oldie but a goodie
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2009 AT 9:45PM
From our good friend, John McCain (http://www.jedreport.com/2008/07/john-mccains-ra.html):

Did you hear the one about the woman who is attacked on the street by a gorilla, beaten senseless, raped repeatedly and left to die?

When she finally regains consciousness and tries to speak, her doctor leans over to hear her sigh contently and to feebly ask, ‘Where is that marvelous ape?’

That's wicked funny, but I'll be damned if you'll ever hear it retold by our liberal media!

[Rohirrim]

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[mizzoutigers]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

Um, people who aren't sociopaths?





(Do I win anything?)

[Dudeskey]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

Disgusting... I seriously hope you're joking

[Cool Breeze]

Leave it to my homestate to elect another whackjob to public office...

[BroncoInferno]

Leave it to my homestate to elect another whackjob to public office...

Yeah, that whackjob who just got a loophole closed that disallowed rape victims to sue their attackers. Seems to me Franken is far more sane than the 30 Republican Senators who voted against the measure (or, at the very least, more sound morally).

[Cool Breeze]

Yeah, that whackjob who just got a loophole closed that disallowed rape victims to sue their attackers. Seems to me Franken is far more sane than the 30 Republican Senators who voted against the measure (or, at the very least, more sound morally).

Clearly I need to drink some coffee before I comment here.
I had things ass backwards. I don't care for Franken, but support this measure. People need to be held accountable at all times. Regardless of the company they work for!

[BABronco]

Alexander (R-TN)
It's a sad state in politics when people are voting against things simply because of the letter next to thier name and not for the substance of the bill.

D and R's should be disgusted at this and should be raising hell in thier states to this reps, I will be writing Sen. Gregg asking for an explanation.

This is one of the main reason I HATE political parties! I hope you'd be willing to post the reply here from your senator or just send me an email. I'd like to see how he tries to justify it.

[Kid A]

Disgusting... I seriously hope you're joking

He's not. Complete POS who occasionally starts threads devoted to whatever retarded right-wing forward he found in his inbox that day. Not sure why he isn't banned yet.

[Rohirrim]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

I would like to issue a travel advisory for anybody headed in the direction of Missouri. The post above represents the kind of genetically devolving life form you can expect to run into, no doubt the terrifying result of some form of inbreeding or species blending with farm animals. If at all possible, alter your route to avoid the habitat of this worthless pos. That is all.

[mizzoutigers]

i'm sure all people from the midwest are inbred, hallmark cards, harry truman, mark twain, etc. etc. f ucking watermelon supporter

[Rohirrim]

i'm sure all people from the midwest are inbred, hallmark cards, harry truman, mark twain, etc. etc. f ucking watermelon supporter

Maybe you're right. I guess it's just you, you worthless ****ing ****head.

[Rohirrim]

Looks like the military/industrial complex found the stooge they were looking for in Inouye to dismantle this bill. Freedom from responsibility marches on. We can all be proud:

"The defense contractors have been storming his office," said a source with knowledge of the situation. "Inouye either will get the amendment taken out altogether, or water it down significantly. If they water it down, they will take out the Title VII claims. This means that in discrimination cases, they will still force you into a secret forced arbitration on KBR's (or other contractors') own terms -- with your chances of prevailing practically zero. The House seems to be very supportive of the original Franken amendment and all in line, but their hands are tied since it originated in the Senate. And since Inouye runs the show on this bill, he can easily take it out to get Republicans and the defense contractors off his back, which looks increasingly likely."

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/22/frankens-anti-rape-amendm_n_329896.html

[Traveler]

I never cease to be amazed by how the amount of money that flows through the lobbyists can make our Congressmen & Senators such puppets.

Hopefully, the day will come when something happens to make Americans wake up and stop this crap.

[Mr.Meanie]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

Jesus. How does that kind of crap not get you banned?

[frerottenextelway]

Looks like the military/industrial complex found the stooge they were looking for in Inouye to dismantle this bill. Freedom from responsibility marches on. We can all be proud:

"The defense contractors have been storming his office," said a source with knowledge of the situation. "Inouye either will get the amendment taken out altogether, or water it down significantly. If they water it down, they will take out the Title VII claims. This means that in discrimination cases, they will still force you into a secret forced arbitration on KBR's (or other contractors') own terms -- with your chances of prevailing practically zero. The House seems to be very supportive of the original Franken amendment and all in line, but their hands are tied since it originated in the Senate. And since Inouye runs the show on this bill, he can easily take it out to get Republicans and the defense contractors off his back, which looks increasingly likely."

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/22/frankens-anti-rape-amendm_n_329896.html

And apparently that story has turned out to be false. HuffPo is turning into utter sh_t.

[Rohirrim]

And apparently that story has turned out to be false. HuffPo is turning into utter sh_t.

Really? I'll be glad to hear that if it's true. Got a link?

When I first heard of Huff Post I assumed it was a blog for paint sniffers. ;D

[frerottenextelway]

Really? I'll be glad to hear that if it's true. Got a link?

When I first heard of Huff Post I assumed it was a blog for paint sniffers. ;D

:spit:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/10/23/796473/-Al-Franken,-Daniel-Inouye-and-multiple-sources

There's people in the comments verify the OP's story as well.

[gunns]

Leave it to my homestate to elect another whackjob to public office...

A whcakjob that took on a subject that doesn't affect you.

Or maybe it does???

[gunns]

most people getting raped are worthless inner city liberals anyway, who cares about them.

Having seen previous posts by this neanderthal I sincerely doubt he's kidding.

[Cool Breeze]

A whcakjob that took on a subject that doesn't affect you.

Or maybe it does???

Minnesota has a history of such behavior.
Try reading post 15

[L.A. BRONCOS FAN]

KBR Loses $3M in Rape case

Link (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jokPPhhCAeuOUqVj6Wdr87L5gGQAD9C2S7C80)

HOUSTON — A woman who claimed she was raped in 2005 while working in Iraq for a former Halliburton Co. subsidiary has been awarded nearly $3 million by an arbitrator to settle her case.

Tracy Barker had sued U.S. contractor KBR Inc., its former parent company Halliburton and several affiliates in May 2007, claiming she was sexually attacked by a State Department employee while working as a civilian contractor in the southern Iraqi city of Basra.

A federal judge in Houston had dismissed Barker's lawsuit in January 2008, ruling she had to abide by an employment agreement she signed that said any claims she made against the companies would have to be settled through arbitration and not the courts.

Court records filed this week show Barker was awarded a judgment of $2.93 million to settle her arbitration claim against KBR.

__________________________________________________ _

But this is hardly a deterrent for Halliburton to stop their rapes.

Remember, they got secret, off-the-books, no-bid, wartime government contracts for eight years.

This is like fining Charlie Sheen $2 for drunk driving.