As the race for President 2012 heats up, I wonder if women are paying attention. The GOP has been waging war on women. In Arizona, they are signing a bill into law that outlaws abortions after 20 weeks. This is 4 weeks earlier than the federal standard. This is the slippery slope to overturning Roe vs Wade. If we don't stay on top of this diligently, this will happen. The GOP wants to redefine "rape" while also changing calling rape victims by that name. They want to call them "accusers." That significant change seems to lessen the reality of what happened. It's like accusing the victim. Since when are victims the guilty ones?
I am amazed that no one seems to be paying attention to what the Republicans are trying to do. If they keep regulating women's rights, we won't have any. Are these the kind of people we really want in power? This election is beyond crucial. We need to go out and vote in epic numbers. We have to let the Republicans know that we, as women, will not stand by idly as they reduce us back to nothing. I feel like I could rant about this forever. But, I won't. Just pay attention ladies before we find ourselves back in the olden days. This website lists some of the things that the GOP is attempting to "change." Take a stand women. We have to. Our livelihood is on the line. So, come November, let's all just say NO to Mitt Romney, the GOP, & their war against women.
I'm a lover not a fighter. But, I will fight for what/who I love. That's a given. I try to keep the peace. Try being the operative word. I have a lot of fight in me. I wish people realized how feisty I can get. If tested, I will prevail. I'm not even speaking on actual physical fights. I'm a smart ass and my words can be my sword. Going up against me when I totally believe in the cause is a losing situation. I don't give up and I refuse to back down. I wasn't built that way. I'm a Sagittarius, I love hard and can fight just as hard. That is just my way.
Sometimes I'll argue but I've curved that instinct too. I don't like drama. I avoid it at all costs. In the end, it's not worth it. I have a temper. I've learned how to control it. But, if you get on the wrong side of me, I can be a bitch. I'm ok with that admission. I own it. And, honestly after that, you and your argument have no chance. I go into attack mode. Being on the receiving end of that is not the best place to be. I am not this woman normally but when pushed I go there. I will definitely put a person in their place for messing with me and all that I perceive to be mine. Its a fine line to walk. I used to be so much more hot headed and quick tongued as a teenager and in my early 20's. I am thankful for the growth and maturity that I have experienced. Because the 21 year old version of me would snap quickly. I did not care. If you hurt my feelings, I crushed yours. That was a very immature way to handle hurt, betrayal or just plain miscommunication. Simply stated, I had to grow up. I had to realize that I was not handling things in the correct manner.
I have learned to not voice every thought or feeling I have. That is a tough feat for a blunt person. I hold back a lot of things to avoid situations. I try to not let others issues affect me. That is a daily struggle. I have no problem being quiet. It gives me time to think of less abrasive ways of saying things. I think in too old to be fighting physically. I leave that to the kids. My confrontations are few and far between, which is a great thing. Are you a lover of a fighter? Or quite possibly a mix of the two? Let me know.
