Komen Apologizes, Reinstates Planned Parenthood Funding

Anti-choice fanatics lose when people speak up

PoliticsFebruary 2012 • Views: 25,550

Apparently, the people in charge of merchandising at the Susan G. Komen Foundation had a little talk with their anti-abortion executives, and today the Komen Foundation is reinstating their Planned Parenthood funding, and apologizing to Planned Parenthood and the American public.

Planned Parenthood has released the following statement in response:

“The outpouring of support for women in need of lifesaving breast cancer screening this week has been astonishing and is a testament to our nation’s compassion and sincerity.

“During the last week, millions spontaneously joined a national conversation about lifesaving breast cancer prevention care and reinforced shared values about access to health care for all. This compassionate outcry in support of those most in need rose above political, ideological, and cultural divides, and will surely be recognized as one of our nation’s better moments during a contentious political time. Planned Parenthood thanks each and every person who has contributed to elevating the importance of breast cancer prevention for so many women in need.

“In recent weeks, the treasured relationship between the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and Planned Parenthood has been challenged, and we are now heartened that we can continue to work in partnership toward our shared commitment to breast health for the most underserved women. We are enormously grateful that the Komen Foundation has clarified its grantmaking criteria, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Komen partners, leaders and volunteers. What these past few days have demonstrated is the deep resolve all Americans share in the fight against cancer, and we honor those who are at the helm of this battle.

“Planned Parenthood has been a trusted partner with the Komen Foundation in early cancer detection and prevention services. In particular, Planned Parenthood helps the Komen Foundation reach vulnerable populations — low-income women, African-American women, and Latinas — especially in rural areas and underserved communities where Planned Parenthood health centers are their only source of health care. With Komen Foundation grants, over the past five years, Planned Parenthood health centers provided nearly 170,000 clinical breast exams and more than 6,400 mammogram referrals. With the outpouring of support over the past week, even more women in need will receive lifesaving breast cancer care.”

But the Komen Foundation has done enormous damage to their reputation, and it’s going to be difficult for them to gain back the trust they’ve lost — especially since they still have not acknowledged that anti-Planned Parenthood politics played a large part in their decision to cut off funding in the first place.

As you might expect, this news has driven right wing bloggers into a state of apoplectic rage. A look at the crazed wingnut reactions:

Komen Caves to Feminazis | Jammie Wearing Fools
Nets Rush to Defend Planned Parenthood, Ignore Catholic Dispute With Obama | NewsBusters.org
KOMEN FOUNDATION COLLAPSES: Will Fund Abortion Group Planned Parenthood | the Gateway Pundit

The Komen Foundation continues to deny that anti-abortion politics was responsible for their original decision to defund Planned Parenthood, but the right wing blogs and media seem to have no doubt that it was.

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81 comments

Kronocide Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:24:49am

Feminazi is nothing but rank projection.

makeitstop Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:27:17am

At this point, I'm not sure which move was more craven - the initial move to defund, or the decision to reverse.

I heard on the news last night that a lot of their corporate sponsors were very upset at the PR nightmare that this turned into. Sadly, that probably had more to do with their decision to reverse course.

Here's hoping their wingnut director resigns in protest.

jamesfirecat Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:27:53am

Only thing sweeter than Friday night pizza is friday morning wingnut tears.

Gus Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:28:03am

"Feminazis." Real original Jammie. Bet it took as long as one bowel movement for him to write that.

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:28:28am

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Only thing sweeter than Friday night pizza is friday morning wingnut tears.

I love the smell of wingnut frothing in the morning. It smells like ... victory.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:29:47am

I'm still not buying it. The Komen statement reads too much like lawyer-speak and CYA. It's a way to try and publicly say that they were kidding, that it's all good, then once the attention dies down, they'll quietly cut funding anyway.

Oh well. No matter. I'm done with Komen for good. I'm going to save my money for charities that actually fund research and not more excuses to sell pink products.

Kronocide Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:30:07am

re: #4 Gus 802

"Feminazis." Real original Jammie. Bet it took as long as one bowel movement for him to write that.

Rush was saying that in the Early Years. It's a pathetic slur reeking of projection.

This blew back in their face and now we have to withstand the gamma ray explosion of projection and rage.

Someone Please Beam Me Up! Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:30:51am

But if there were any justice in the world, all this apoplectic rage would lead to real apoplexy.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:31:51am

re: #6 Lidane

I'm still not buying it. The Komen statement reads too much like lawyer-speak and CYA. It's a way to try and publicly say that they were kidding, that it's all good, then once the attention dies down, they'll quietly cut funding anyway.

Oh well. No matter. I'm done with Komen for good. I'm going to save my money for charities that actually fund research and not more excuses to sell pink products.

I agree. Now, if they start selling stuff in purple or violet, I might reconsider.
/

nines09 Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:32:10am

They will have to really scrub that Pink Ribbon to get this stain out. Might never come out. If there was no outpouring of support for PP, do you think for a moment they would reverse themelves?

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:32:38am

re: #2 makeitstop

I heard on the news last night that a lot of their corporate sponsors were very upset at the PR nightmare that this turned into. Sadly, that probably had more to do with their decision to reverse course.

Considering the fact that people were writing and calling various corporate sponsors for Komen swearing to boycott them -- and posting on those official company Facebook pages about it, too -- I'm not surprised.

I don't think that brands like Yoplait and Energizer ever expected to be pulled into this Komen clusterfuck, so they probably told them to fix it or they were getting rid of their pink products.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:33:40am

re: #11 Lidane

Considering the fact that people were writing and calling various corporate sponsors for Komen swearing to boycott them -- and posting on those official company Facebook pages about it, too -- I'm not surprised.

I don't think that brands like Yoplait and Energizer ever expected to be pulled into this Komen clusterfuck, so they probably told them to fix it or they were getting rid of their pink products.

Hopefully we will be seeing less pink shit for sale.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:35:14am

re: #11 Lidane

Considering the fact that people were writing and calling various corporate sponsors for Komen swearing to boycott them -- and posting on those official company Facebook pages about it, too -- I'm not surprised.

I don't think that brands like Yoplait and Energizer ever expected to be pulled into this Komen clusterfuck, so they probably told them to fix it or they were getting rid of their pink products.

I'm holding out hope that they'll drop their relationships anyway. Komen is still damaged goods and no longer the easy PR association it was just a few days ago.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:36:02am

re: #9 Simply Sarah

I agree, Now, if they start selling stuff in purple or violet, I might reconsider.
/

Haha. I look better in red anyway. Pink makes me look washed out.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:36:48am

re: #14 Lidane

Haha. I look better in red anyway. Pink makes me look washed out.

Makes me look fat.

But some of the pink shit is so wildly inappropriate, WTF were they thinking!

Olsonist Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:37:17am

I never liked the term feminazi before. But I'm feeling kinda good about it this morning.

Lemme hear it again.

allegro Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:37:36am

re: #13 Simply Sarah

I'm holding out hope that they'll drop their relationships anyway. Komen is still damaged goods and no longer the easy PR association it was just a few days ago.

I would love to see them raise money for Planned Parenthood directly that for about 100 years now has been taking care of women as the only game in town for many. If these companies REALLY want to support women's health, that's what they'll do.

Not holding my breath, of course, but I can dream.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:37:48am

re: #15 Alouette

Makes me look fat.

But some of the pink shit is so wildly inappropriate, WTF were they thinking!

"We can make it pink and sell it to women/show we care about breast cancer without actually doing anything!" End of thinking

euphgeek Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:38:56am

Free Republic has also joined in the howling, as expected.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:39:35am

re: #15 Alouette

But some of the pink shit is so wildly inappropriate, WTF were they thinking!

What, you don't want a pink handgun?

Kronocide Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:39:44am

re: #12 Alouette

Hopefully we will be seeing less pink shit for sale.

I think the damage has been done.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:39:50am

re: #18 Simply Sarah

"We can make it pink and sell it to women/show we care about breast cancer without actually doing anything!" End of thinking

It absolutely fills me with rage that Komen has started this meme "Buying pink shit cures cancer" and stupid people actually fell for it!

Speaking of pink, whatever happened to Medea Benjamin? Did Komen slap her with a trademark infringement?

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:40:01am

re: #17 allegro

I would love to see them raise money for Planned Parenthood directly that for about 100 years now has been taking care of women as the only game in town for many. If these companies REALLY want to support women's health, that's what they'll do.

Not holding my breath, of course, but I can dream.

It would be great, but yeah, it's just going to happen so long as the social conservatives foam at the very mention of PP. Planned Parenthood isn't perfect, not by a long shot, but they're by far the best we have right now and the good they do cannot be replaced or understated. I will defend them to my last breath.

allegro Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:40:03am

re: #15 Alouette

Makes me look fat.

But some of the pink shit is so wildly inappropriate, WTF were they thinking!

As a redhead I always looked simply fabulous in pale pink. Couldn't wear red at all without clashing. Now that I stopped dying my hair and I'm a snowcap, I can wear red all I want. Age has its privilege.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:42:08am

re: #22 Alouette

It absolutely fills me with rage that Komen has started this meme "Buying pink shit cures cancer" and stupid people actually fell for it!

Speaking of pink, whatever happened to Medea Benjamin? Did Komen slap her with a trademark infringement?

I suppose time will tell if this whole thing has broken that spell somewhat or if we'll just revert to form in a few months. I'm hopeful, but still very wary.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:42:36am

Hmm. Speaking of wearing red, how does the American Heart Association spend their money? I keep seeing the Go Red for Women stuff everywhere today.

Charles Johnson Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:42:42am

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:43:22am

re: #24 allegro

As a redhead I always looked simply fabulous in pale pink. Couldn't wear red at all without clashing. Now that I stopped dying my hair and I'm a snowcap, I can wear red all I want. Age has its privilege.

Purples are my colours. Which is great because I love purple almost as much as I love boots and tights.

allegro Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:44:44am

re: #25 Simply Sarah

I suppose time will tell if this whole thing has broken that spell somewhat or if we'll just revert to form in a few months. I'm hopeful, but still very wary.

I suspect the Koman brand is permanently scarred. The women who were active in the walks and raising money are the same ones who will not forget this slap. Companies like Yoplait who felt the rage in the past couple of days are going to hesitate to step into this pit after their immediate commitment is fulfilled, methinks.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:45:14am

re: #28 Simply Sarah

Purples are my colours. Which is great because I love purple almost as much as I love boots and tights.

I wear a lot of cool tones, like aqua, dark blue, emerald green, and dark purple. But I love a good red lipstick and red nails.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:45:22am

Here's a list of companies that have made pink products. Some of them are so WTF such as:

Purina Cat Chow
Georgia-Pacific Quilted Northern toilet paper (a Koch company)
Energizer batteries
KFC

I am sorry to say that the company I work for is also on this list. Last year they decorated their headquarters building with a huge electronic "pink ribbon" which could be seen for miles around.

MittDoesNotCompute Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:45:29am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

"How dare they fight back, instead of suffering in silence!"

makeitstop Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:45:59am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

They're raging because they thought they won this battle, and our side made more noise than theirs usually does this time.

Beaten at their own game. It has to have left a nice pink bruise.

allegro Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:46:34am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

Typical. Always the victims when they get called out for their bullying.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:46:55am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

Oh, those poor wittle SGK people. How dare that big bully Planned Parenthood attack them by, uh, saying "WTF, you just dumped us?" and having people react because they support PP. We should have just been good girls and say on our hands and nodded in agreement with Komen. And then gone out and purchased some pink stuff.

Charles Johnson Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:47:23am

Meanwhile, the Free Republic Neanderthals are hatin' on me again: BARF - : Free Republic Reacts to Ron Paul's White Supremacist Links.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:47:56am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

Watching the Komen FB page these past few days has been an object lesson in anti-choice thinking. For days. they lauded Komen for "not being political" in defunding PP, and for protecting life and swearing to donate money. Now, they're hating on Komen, saying they caved to the radical left and calling them complicit in the deaths of babies and swearing they'll never give money to them.

It's hilarious and very telling.

nines09 Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:48:12am

But now Komen is saying they have NOT approved next years grants for PP. Playing games Waiting for the furor to go away?

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:48:15am

re: #30 Lidane

I wear a lot of cool tones, like aqua, dark blue, emerald green, and dark purple. But I love a good red lipstick and red nails.

I'll admit that I'm sometimes drawn to a warm red to contrast with my normally cool wardrobe, but I'm just not sure it really works for me.

Charles Johnson Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:48:44am

National Review says we're supposed to be "disgusted" by the anti-Komen backlash: You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even if You're Pro-Choice - by Daniel Foster - the Corner - National Review Online.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:49:55am

re: #40 Charles

National Review says we're supposed be "disgusted" by the anti-Komen backlash: You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even if You're Pro-Choice - by Daniel Foster - the Corner - National Review Online.

I always hated the pink shit.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:50:09am

re: #39 Simply Sarah

I'll admit that I'm sometimes drawn to a warm red to contrast with my normally cool wardrobe, but I'm just not sure it really works for me.

I save my red for accessories and make-up. I think it works better for me that way.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:51:01am

re: #42 Lidane

I save my red for accessories and make-up. I think it works better for me that way.

Very true. Oh god, now I've worked myself into clothing/dress-up mode.

engineer cat Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:51:08am

what, all that painstaking right wing infiltration and scheming gone to waste???

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:52:13am

re: #24 allegro

As a redhead I always looked simply fabulous in pale pink. Couldn't wear red at all without clashing. Now that I stopped dying my hair and I'm a snowcap, I can wear red all I want. Age has its privilege.

I am also a red, and I prefer "earth tones" like Naomi Wolf recommended for Al Gore.

Sheila Broflovski Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:53:12am

I also like black with one "jewel tone" accessory.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:53:28am

re: #38 nines09

But now Komen is saying they have NOT approved next years grants for PP. Playing games Waiting for the furor to go away?

Pretty much. That's why if you look at a lot of liberal sites, they're not buying this "reversal" much. They look at the statement from Komen as a way to try and fix the PR disaster and as soon as people get complicit again, they'll cut funding to Planned Parenthood anyway. A lot of folks aren't buying it.

Meanwhile, the right are apoplectic. The only thing that Komen has managed to do is piss off both sides and destroy their brand.

Amory Blaine Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:54:02am

The right wing is so predictable I feel downright clairvoyant.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:54:35am

re: #47 Lidane

Pretty much. That's why if you look at a lot of liberal sites, they're not buying this "reversal" much. They look at the statement from Komen as a way to try and fix the PR disaster and as soon as people get complicit again, they'll cut funding to Planned Parenthood anyway. A lot of folks aren't buying it.

Meanwhile, the right are apoplectic. The only thing that Komen has managed to do is piss off both sides and destroy their brand.

Well, this might work for some of the people that aren't paying much attention, but they've basically lost the more activist left while just stirring up the right.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:55:35am

re: #47 Lidane

Ugh. Complacent, not complicit.

I need more caffeine.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:56:11am

re: #50 Lidane

Ugh. Complacent, not complicit.

I need more caffeine.

We knew what you meant!

makeitstop Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:56:20am

re: #38 nines09

But now Komen is saying they have NOT approved next years grants for PP. Playing games Waiting for the furor to go away?

They've been trying to play games all along. Yesterday they said they weren't really defunding PP because 3 PP clinics would still get money.

And I heard a Komen spox last night serve up an entirely different excuse for defunding. Instead of the 'under investigation' excuse, this woman said that they were doing away with 'pass-through grants.'

A trial balloon that went over like the Hindenburg, I guess.

Interesting Times Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:56:48am

re: #47 Lidane

Meanwhile, the right are apoplectic. The only thing that Komen has managed to do is piss off both sides and destroy their brand.

@LOLGOP LOLGOP
BREAKING NEWS: Mitt Romney is now advising the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:57:02am

Komen didn't reverse anything. They changed a line in the guidelines but this doesn't guarantee any funding of PP in the future. This was a PR CYA. This may have lifted the rock off of the Komen foundation and after reading some other info coming out on them I wouldn't be inclined to offer them much support anyway. More info here

Bulworth Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:57:37am

I'm still not buying it. The Komen statement reads too much like lawyer-speak and CYA. It's a way to try and publicly say that they were kidding, that it's all good, then once the attention dies down, they'll quietly cut funding anyway.
Oh well. No matter. I'm done with Komen for good. I'm going to save my money for charities that actually fund research and not more excuses to sell pink products.

This

Olsonist Fri, Feb 3, 2012 10:59:12am

re: #47 Lidane

That's what the Komen national leadership would like to do but it's pretty clear that the regional people and rank and file don't want this. So, they may think of this as a cleverly worded strategic retreat but I think there's going to be a battle royale internally.

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:00:22am

SGK is happy to be on a handgun though

MittDoesNotCompute Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:02:40am

re: #57 Dreggas

SGK is happy to be on a handgun though

Or a bucket of KFC...

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:02:47am

More info coming out with new documentary "Pink Ribbons"

zora Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:07:13am

re: #20 Lidane

What, you don't want a pink handgun?

so is that a pro-life gun?

wrenchwench Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:07:43am

re: #36 Charles

Meanwhile, the Free Republic Neanderthals are hatin' on me again: BARF - : Free Republic Reacts to Ron Paul's White Supremacist Links.

He has no real traffic anymore, no one links to him

Then she goes on with a historical review, and up-to-date remarks about LGF.

Ming Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:07:58am

re: #38 nines09

But now Komen is saying they have NOT approved next years grants for PP. Playing games Waiting for the furor to go away?

I'm afraid the right wing will continue to apply pressure on Komen, and on anyone else who provides funds (or might want to provide funds) for women's health care at Planned Parenthood. They'll try to apply the pressure more quietly next time; we'll have to keep our eyes peeled.

Bulworth Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:09:18am

re: #61 wrenchwench

He has no real traffic anymore, no one links to him

Then she goes on with a historical review, and up-to-date remarks about LGF.

LGF - Too crowded over there. Nobody goes there anymore...

celticdragon Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:10:24am

Insufferable moralizing busybody Rod Dreher at The American Conservative had a fit of apoplexy earlier at the left wing blacklist of Komen for daring to ...whatever.

Now he wants his donation back because they reversed course.

You can't make this up.

This is what fills his time when he isn't busy being the white male defender of telling women they can't use birth control during sexytime if they work for a Catholic employer.

celticdragon Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:10:45am

re: #60 zora

so is that a pro-life gun?

It shoots rainbows and sparkle.

Kragar Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:11:52am

Planned Parenthood did not Teach Girl Scouts how to Lead Happy Sex Lives while Living with HIV

Amid the news that the Susan G. Komen Foundation may (or may not) be reversing its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood, it is worth taking a moment to realize just how ridiculous yet effective the right-wing campaign against Planned Parenthood has been.

For instance, back in 2010, the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute alleged that during a United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the Girl Scouts "hosted a no-adults-welcome panel at the United Nations ... where Planned Parenthood was allowed to distribute a brochure entitled 'Healthy, Happy and Hot' [which] contains explicit and graphic details on sex, as well as the promotion of casual sex in many forms."

The only problem was that it wasn't true. As the Girl Scouts explained, all the organizations at the conference had been using the same rooms and so if there were any Planned Parenhood brochures present in the room when they held their meeting, it was only because they had been left behind after previous sessions.

As we pointed out back in 2010, the enitre allegation doesn't even make sense as the purpose of the brochure in question is aimed at teaching people about how to lead sexually fulfilling lives while living with HIV? Are we really supposed to believe that the Girl Scouts kicked everyone out of the room so that Planned Parenthood could present this information to a bunch of young girls?

But the fact that the entire thing is fundamentally absurd, all of the Religious Right's anti-Planned Parenthood crusders ate it up and have repeated it ad nauseum until it has gotten to the point where it is now so accepted as fact that Girl Scout leaders have to spend time repeatedly swatting down the rumor while losing sales:

celticdragon Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:12:12am

re: #40 Charles

National Review says we're supposed to be "disgusted" by the anti-Komen backlash: You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even if You're Pro-Choice - by Daniel Foster - the Corner - National Review Online.

Because it is only a culture war if we hit back.

leftynyc Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:12:14am

Someone may have already pointed out that they really haven't caved. All they've said is that Planned Parenthood can still apply for grants (that's the only reversal from yesterday). I still will never trust them again and hope now that they've pissed off the right wing as well as the left that people will look to the many charities that are so much more worthy.

This is simply damage control and it's no surprise to me that the PR person who screwed this up so royally is a friend of sarah palin - they're both grifters.

wrenchwench Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:12:45am

re: #40 Charles

National Review says we're supposed to be "disgusted" by the anti-Komen backlash: You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even if You're Pro-Choice - by Daniel Foster - the Corner - National Review Online.

Instead I'm disgusted by that thing I just read there. Sorry Daniel. Not.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:13:29am

re: #64 celticdragon

Dreher has been an insufferable douche for years. I used to read his column over on Beliefnet when he blogged there and he was just as annoying then, trying to call himself a "crunchy granola conservative" or some shit.

Reading him now, looks like nothing's changed. He's still an insufferable douche.

Simply Sarah Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:14:08am

re: #67 celticdragon

Because it is only a culture war if we hit back.

Damn right. They aren't lying when they say they don't want one. They'd much rather we rolled over and gave in.

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:14:34am

re: #67 celticdragon

Because it is only a culture war if we hit back.

Well, yeah. Liberals and women aren't supposed to fight back. They're supposed to just lie there and take it. =P

euphgeek Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:15:19am

re: #61 wrenchwench

He has no real traffic anymore, no one links to him

Then she goes on with a historical review, and up-to-date remarks about LGF.

How many people actually link to FreeRepublic any more? Other than people who are just pointing and laughing?

Lidane Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:17:06am

re: #56 Olsonist

That's what the Komen national leadership would like to do but it's pretty clear that the regional people and rank and file don't want this. So, they may think of this as a cleverly worded strategic retreat but I think there's going to be a battle royale internally.

Good. Let there be an internal battle over this. The national leadership clearly has interests that run counter to the supposed mission of SGK.

celticdragon Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:18:05am

re: #70 Lidane

Dreher has been an insufferable douche for years. I used to read his column over on Beliefnet when he blogged there and he was just as annoying then, trying to call himself a "crunchy granola conservative" or some shit.

Reading him now, looks like nothing's changed. He's still an insufferable douche.

His definition of freedom of religion works out to this: "my freely chosen belief in an unknowable and invisible supernatural being gives me extralegal powers to disregard civil laws of my choosing as well as requiring other people to acknowledge and abide by my whims if they work for me or in my vicinity"

Needless to say, he sees attacks on his freedom to force other people to live by his religious code all the time.

Bulworth Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:19:06am

You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even if You're Pro-Choice...

Thanks for the concern, troll.

Charles Johnson Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:20:29am

re: #61 wrenchwench

He has no real traffic anymore, no one links to him

Then she goes on with a historical review, and up-to-date remarks about LGF.

For some reason, it's really important to these people to tell each other how insignificant and irrelevant I am -- over and over and over.

It's not surprising that they never see links to LGF any more, though -- they live in the right wing bubble, read nothing but right wing sites, and watch only Fox News.

leftynyc Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:26:49am

re: #46 Alouette

I also like black with one "jewel tone" accessory.

You just described my entire wardrobe.

OhCrapIHaveACrushOnSarahPalin Fri, Feb 3, 2012 11:43:18am

re: #27 Charles

Man, the right wing is really losing it over this. Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies.

Now they're attacking Planned Parenthood for speaking out against the right's efforts to destroy them.

Boo hoo, they won't let us kick them around!!

We're being BULLIED! Doesn't anybody care about POOR US!?!?!@1

Shvaughn Fri, Feb 3, 2012 12:29:21pm

In recent weeks, the treasured relationship between the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and Planned Parenthood has been challenged....

Love that passive voice!

sda112 Sun, Feb 5, 2012 6:26:22am

This relentless effort of the theocratic lunatics in this country to turn Planned Parenthood into the root of all evil, irritates me beyond words. Less than 5% of what Planned Parenthood does is provide abortion services. They do all types of cancer screenings, birth control education and distribution, STD education and testing, and mammogram funding and referrals, to name a few. For millions of women in the urban and rural ghettos in this country, this may be the only medical attention they ever receive.

My job requires me to work in many of the more impoverished parts of Chicago (south and west sides of the city) where medical providers are few and far between. There always are Planned Parenthood clinics though, serving a very needy and yet under-served population.

Of course, these sanctimonious asshats would never set foot into any of these areas, so I doubt that they have any idea the impact of defunding and/or closing PP would have on these communities. Not that they would care anyway....

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