I admit to being in ranty mode when I wrote that, but I do think here in America that women's reproductive rights are being challenged at least on some grounds. Some states have little to no access to abortion services, others offer little to no access to artificial reproductive technologies for women who aren't in married monogamous relationships.
Actually, I was asking because I have a pet peeve about the misconceptions (no pun intended) about abortion rights in Europe. Notably, that it is not a contested issue in most countries. While that is generally true on the face of things, many people are not aware that, for example, in France, unless the fetus is severely deformed or the woman's health is at severe risk, any abortion after the first
twelve weeks
is illegal. And the same people that would give an unqualified "yes" to the question of whether abortion should be legal, are often horrified at the thought of an abortion in the second or third trimester. In Britain, I think the timeframe is through the second trimester. That is why there are no arguments similar to those in the US about things like "late-term" abortions; basically, that was never an option.
So, theoretically, the procedure is more available in the United States. Of course, in practice, issues such as govt funding and access severely limit its availability.
Now, access and availability of birth control, that's another issue. France kicks ass in that.
My wedding dress had an empire waist and decidedly didn't make me look pregnant. I think the key is that it fit slimly through to the hips.
How long before she told?
Apparently, not until college. (The parents divorced when she was in elementary school) I was hella surprised at that one...
One thing to remember though is President A. lost popularity in Iran for being a holocaust denier. The office of the President in Iran is actually pretty weak ; can't declare war, or send troops into other countries, or a start or stop nuclear programs. But this one has more power than your average Iranian president cause of connections to the Revolutionary Guard. A lot of that is based on popular support; basically his current base of power is the popularity he gets from the U.S. threatening to invade Iran, and sanction Iran, and call Iran part of the axis of evil. Part of the standard rally-round-the-flag effect you get in any nation under threat from powerful enemies.
Now, access and availability of birth control, that's another issue. France kicks ass in that.
Well, they're just so worth sleeping with. They had to do
something
or it would have been craxy with the babies all over the place.
They had to do something or it would have been craxy with the babies all over the place.
Well, the French government wants more babies and actually gives major cash incentives to people that have more kids. They just think, you know, it should be your
choice
is all. Crazy Frogs.
Thanks for clarifying megan.
No way I can wear Empire waists. It doesn't help that I'm apple-shaped with all my weight in my boobs/belly. The style just isn't made for me no matter how much I love it.
In my Regency fantasy, I'm tall and svelte with the rounded shoulders, medium bosom and strick-straight posture that pulls of the dress.
My father was the youngest of 12 kids. His half-brother was the middle child--no divorce and he was raised by my grandmother (who was NOT his mother). Freaky but nice since my dad was very close to him.
Maybe your Grandmother was just relieved that she didn't have to deliver that one? He was probably her FAVORITE.
Dude!
(btw: I'm very impressed)
My father was the youngest of 12 kids. His half-brother was the middle child--no divorce and he was raised by my grandmother (who was NOT his mother).
I feel like -t reading my "fashion" post. I can't diagram this family tree. Middle of what?
My family keeps "secrets" like "I have a glass eye" and "both your parents are gay" and "she's now a guy" and "she has no neck" and "they live in a trailer" and "she drank all your..."
Mental health ran screaming a very long time ago.
