Donald Trump Becomes First U.S. President to Speak at March for Life

[TheLittleLady]

Mr Trump needs our prayers.

 

[gracepoole]

gracepoole:

I felt sick about this march. On the one hand, it’s always a blessing to see so many publicly opposing abortion. May God be with them. On the other, I believe Trump’s presence was 1) politically motivated, and 2) will taint the message of the march making it unlikely that it will be separated from MAGA. That’s incredibly harmful, in my mind. The words he spoke were good, though obviously not written by him. But long term? I think linking the march with Trump only further desecrates the pro-life movement and message.

What a sad commentary.
On the rare occasion that a progressive Democrat comes out in favor of protecting the lives of soon to be born human beings, I don’t fret about the fact that they may support other things that I am opposed to.

Yes, it most definitely is a sad commentary. Not untrue but sad.

 

[Jeanne_S]

We all need prayers

 

[JonNC]

Yes, it most definitely is a sad commentary. Not untrue but sad.

Making America great again is a wonderful thing. Unemployment for all sectors is lower.
I see nothing negative about Trump being involved in March For Life.
On the other hand, the sad commentary is people supporting government dictated healthcare knowing full well that abortion on demand will be included.
There are other ways to advocate for universal healthcare without advocating for government control of it.

 

[gracepoole]

gracepoole:

Yes, it most definitely is a sad commentary. Not untrue but sad.

Making America great again is a wonderful thing. Unemployment for all sectors is lower.
I see nothing negative about Trump being involved in March For Life.
On the other hand, the sad commentary is people supporting government dictated healthcare knowing full well that abortion on demand will be included.
There are other ways to advocate for universal healthcare without advocating for government control of it.

Yeah, I think we all got the gist of your first response.

People are so starved to hear a president spout pro-life platitudes that they’re willing to buy into Trump. It’s truly a strange time to be alive.

 

[JonNC]

People are so starved to hear a president spout pro-life platitudes that they’re willing to buy into Trump. It’s truly a strange time to be alive.

Pro-life platitudes?

I hadn’t thought of the event as what people were starved to hear a President say (though after the last president it might be true).
My priority, instead, was that he is speaking out to defend the soon to be born.
I guess we differ on that.

 

[gracepoole]

gracepoole:

People are so starved to hear a president spout pro-life platitudes that they’re willing to buy into Trump. It’s truly a strange time to be alive.

Pro-life platitudes?

I hadn’t thought of the event as what people were starved to hear a President say (though after the last president it might be true).
My priority, instead, was that he is speaking out to defend the soon to be born.
I guess we differ on that.

Right. Platitudes.

 

[JonNC]

JonNC:

gracepoole:

People are so starved to hear a president spout pro-life platitudes that they’re willing to buy into Trump. It’s truly a strange time to be alive.

Pro-life platitudes?

I hadn’t thought of the event as what people were starved to hear a President say (though after the last president it might be true).
My priority, instead, was that he is speaking out to defend the soon to be born.
I guess we differ on that.

Right. Platitudes.

Well, I guess even platitudes in favor of life is better than anything promoting abortion.

 

[qui_est_ce]

I haven’t gone thru the hundreds of posts here yet, and will…but will say this first:
I understand why many Catholics may be very glad that Trump is the first president speaking at this march.

Yes, that is obvious.

But…SURELY YOU SEE…that he does not care about this issue and is only using you for your votes, yes?

Then why haven’t Biden and the other pro-choice Democrats shown up at the March?

 

[gracepoole]

gracepoole:

JonNC:

gracepoole:

People are so starved to hear a president spout pro-life platitudes that they’re willing to buy into Trump. It’s truly a strange time to be alive.

Pro-life platitudes?

I hadn’t thought of the event as what people were starved to hear a President say (though after the last president it might be true).
My priority, instead, was that he is speaking out to defend the soon to be born.
I guess we differ on that.

Right. Platitudes.

Well, I guess even platitudes in favor of life is better than anything promoting abortion.

Not really and that’s kind of the point. Much evil is being done despite those feel good platitudes.

 

[Victoria33]

What Trump has done imho, is more than platitudes, Planned Parenthood has closed down clinics, they have been stripped of some monies…

It all takes study, one article said actually Planned Parenthood has gotten more monies:

Planned Parenthood reports increase in government funding - Washington Times

At the same time:

Planned Parenthood launches $45 million campaign to defeat Trump - LifeSite

'If they’ve got $45m laying around, why exactly do they need taxpayer dollars?'

www.lifesitenews.com

Trump by himself as president has acted:

Trump Administration Takes on California’s Abortion Funding Coercion

If California can’t be bothered to follow the law, HHS Secretary Alex Azar has decided to make it pay for it—in federal funds, if necessary.

www.dailysignal.com

The way this one state law (and it could be all states some day if we don’t guard against it) forces even Christian schools to fund abortion.

I don’t see what one wants. Look into the scene, pro-life victories have occurred. If one is not content with that, so be it but it’s happened no matter what one says.

 

[TheLittleLady]

Explain how more land mines is evidence of a pro-life worldview?

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-war-landmines/trump-loosens-obama-era-restrictions-on-military-use-of-land-mines-idUSKBN1ZU2GA

 

[qui_est_ce]

Protecting our troops? From the article:

In a statement, the White House said the Pentagon had determined the restrictions could put troops at a disadvantage.

“This policy will authorize Combatant Commanders, in exceptional circumstances, to employ advanced, non-persistent landmines specifically designed to reduce unintended harm to civilians and partner forces,” the White House said.

 

[JonNC]

Not really and that’s kind of the point. Much evil is being done despite those feel good platitudes.

Significantly from those in power who generally support abortion, who typically support strong central government at the expense of individual rights.

 

[Victoria33]

Scott Walker, John Kasich, Chris Christie, one can find fault with perhaps all of these and what they have done for the pro-life cause. Virtually, if a candidate has a good record on this issue, they will get my vote. That’s for all of us to decide for ourselves.

 

[JonNC]

But…SURELY YOU SEE…that he does not care about this issue and is only using you for your votes, yes?
That may not bother many–as long as he still attempts to change abortion laws/funding.
But I do think it’s important for Catholic/Christian voters to understand and be aware that his dramatic “prayer sessions” in the Oval office and his attending this march and his elaborate use of “god” in his speeches…are not authentic.

Really!! And you know this how?
And, oh by the way, God is spelled with a capital G because it is a proper name, be it in unnecessary quotes or not.
That said, if someone here questioned the faith of Mayor Pete based on his lifestyle, it would rightfully be condemned from all quarters.

 

[gracepoole]

gracepoole:

Not really and that’s kind of the point. Much evil is being done despite those feel good platitudes.

Significantly from those in power who generally support abortion, who typically support strong central government at the expense of individual rights.

Hate to break it to you but there is no small government party anymore. There’s also no moral party. And there certainly is no pro-life party.

 

[PaulinVA]

to employ advanced, non-persistent landmines specifically designed to reduce unintended harm

I searched and couldn’t find any such mines. Where can one procure them?

I did find this:

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[JonNC]

Hate to break it to you but there is no small government party anymore.

Maybe, but there is a huge difference between the parties, as the Democrats want to eliminate healthcare rights and turn it into a government power, wants to effectively take over education, and use climate change as an excuse to control much of the rest of the economy.

There’s also no moral party.

All the more reason to limit the size and power of the general government.

And there certainly is no pro-life party.

The pro-life Party is clearly and decisively the Republican Party.

 

[gracepoole]

The pro-life Party is clearly and decisively the Republican Party.

Based on platitudes. Gotcha.