They were never pro-life, they have always been pro-birth. It’s all a thinly-veiled ruse to control women. If they were truly pro-life they would support vast expansions to social safety nets such as food stamps and universal healthcare.
They also hate the idea that Democrats would accomplish any legislative acts that were popular. Their goal is to be elected and retain power, not actually help citizens.
They were never pro-life, they have always been pro-birth. It’s all a thinly-veiled ruse to control women. If they were truly pro-life they would support vast expansions to social safety nets such as food stamps and universal healthcare.
“If you’re pre-born, you’re okay; if you’re pre-school, you’re fucked” - George Carlin
Looking at the list of Republican child sex offenders, you’re gonna be fucked twice in preschool.
They also hate the idea that Democrats would accomplish any legislative acts that were popular. Their goal is to be elected and retain power, not actually help citizens.
It’s actually about dichotomies and political messaging.
If I call myself pro-life that makes you pro-death if you disagree with me.