Pete Buttigieg with the only acceptable answer RE: "late term abortions"

[kpete]

[travelingthrulife]

1. Pete is so good at this. Hope he becomes SOS under Harris.

n/t

[Trueblue Texan]

34. He truly is masterful at clarifying the argument.

He is definitely going to stay in leadership for the rest of my lifetime, I have no doubt.

[NNadir]

47. He definitely needs a high level role in government. He is too...

...intelligent, incisive and decent to pass up.

His way of cutting through an argument recommends him highly as SOS.

I would love to see him become the first gay President since Jamed Buchanan, though clearly he'd be infinitely more competent.

(I've read so as to believe it that Woodrow Wilson was bisexual.) As is the case with Buchanan, I'm sure Pete would be a far better President than either Buchanan or Wilson.

[Qutzupalotl]

48. His talents would be wasted in almost any role,

but he is so good at messaging, I'd be happy to see him head the DNC after Harrison (who is doing a good job). Or press secretary, can you imagine?

He has taken George Lakoff's ideas and internalized them. He is possibly the best debater I have ever seen.

[ailsagirl]

54. He can effortlessly cut someone off who asks trick questions (he uses LOGIC)

I really hope he becomes part of her administration!! Sanity will out!!

[SKKY]

2. Jesus H. Christ in a chicken basket!

That man is just unbelievably good at this stuff. He's a generational talent that is being wasted because a certain part of the electorate can't overlook the fact that he's a gay man.

[underpants]

5. He is. My father in law asked me about Pete being POTUS once

Their whole family was there including my brother in law who is a Republican.

I said “Not yet”
FIL “You think he’s too young?”
Me “uh….” My BIL is dying on the other end of the room as I’m trying to get around this. “I just don’t think it’s time yet”
FIL “maybe the next election?” He likes Pete
Again BIL has tears watching this.
Finally I said “I’m not sure a lot of people are uh ready for his husband….”
FIL “Oh!”

FIL is in his 80’s but he’s open minded. Good Bew Deal Dem.

[Iggo]

9. Ya got that right.

[Arthur_Frain]

32. It's just occurred to me.

That if he were to run for president I’d go to work for his campaign/administration. I can’t think of any other person I’ve said that of.

[Timeflyer]

3. Bravo, sir! So well said.

How he stays so calm and eloquent when confronted by these types of "gotcha" questions (without expressing the urge to slap the questioner) is inspiring.

[Buckeyeblue]

4. That's the best answer I've ever heard to this question.

[KS Toronado]

14. Thinking the same thing

[soldierant]

53. I've been thinking recently that late term abortions are the most necessary abortions,

because they are only even considered when something goes terribly wrong with the health of the mother, or of the fetus. A lot od late term abortions should not even be callled abortions, because the fetus is already dead - and decomposing.

But I couldn't say it as well as he did.

[Deminpenn]

56. We are really talking about emergency C-sections and premies

not abortions in the 8th or 9th month. Neo natal care is amazing, but sometimes the babies can't be saved or are stillborn.

[soldierant]

58. Exactly.

[SupportSanity]

6. I'm gonna frame this one.

President Pete!!!! 2032?

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

33. We might be ready as a country for him by then

[Phoenix61]

7. I saw that interview and have used Pete's answer

multiple times when the question of late term abortion comes up.

[Lifeafter70]

51. That has been my answer for years.

Have been framing it that way since the early 90's

[twodogsbarking]

8. I always listen when he speaks. I learn things. He is smarter than I.

[HariSeldon]

10. I would also add...

...that every day spent pregnant is a medical risk. This person late in pregnancy has invested in the pregnancy, not just with hopes and dreams but with their very health, not to mention nutritional changes and discomfort.

[Martin68]

11. A very impressive answer and rebuttal. I'm saving this for future use.

"Late" abortions are a very small percentage of the total, and usually indicate a serious threat to the life of the mother.

[dchill]

12. Pete Buttigieg is a logicsmith. A gifted one.

[Quiet Em]

13. Perfect answer.

Thank you, Pete!

[dawn5651]

15. what a great explanation mr. buttigieg

[OAITW r.2.0]

16. Republicans are OK with letting 6000 women die.

That's the political calculus they have made to get their pseudo religious base fired up.

[BootinUp]

17. Is this an older interview? Seem to remember it. Nt

[3catwoman3]

27. It does sound familiar, so maybe...

...it is an answer he has used before.

I've never seen him unprepared, no matter the question/topic.

[BootinUp]

28. He will be POTUS someday. nt

[global1]

29. I Liken Pete To Barack Obama - When We First Noticed Him At The Dem Conv Where.......

he gave that inspiring speech.

Listening and watching that - we said the same thing - he will be POTUS someday.

He stood out - just like Pete stands out. He overcame the racism that was considered his biggest drawback. He won two terms as POTUS. He became one of our greatest Presidents.

His speech the other day for Kamala was spot on. He always had that ability to say the right things and relate to Americans. He hasn't lost that.

I put Pete in that same situation. In time - he too will overcome what is considered his biggest drawback - being gay.

He will emerge as a great President as well.

I'm 76y/o and I won't be around to see it - but those that will be here will have something to look forward to. I'm jealous that I'll miss that.

[rubbersole]

39. And if he picked Melania for VP they would speak 12 languages!

Oh, wait...

[dsp3000]

18. He needs a higher profile job in the next administration. Sec of state or something else. Brilliant dude

[Oliver Bolliver Butt]

19. This was always the obvious answer

Why those on the ticket couldn't say something similar, and turn this into a strength of the pro-choice position, was a serious missed opportunity.

[msfiddlestix]

20. I've never heard anyone other individual nail it the way Buttigeige does, I first heard him say this several years ago.

And I love that he is repeating it, because it is simply the absolute truth and it cannot be rationally, or reasonably argued against in a society that claims to cherish freedom.
Only religious fanatics running roughshod in our political sphere aided and enabled by the media to dictate and amplify the extremist views and perimeters of this issue.

Love Pete!!!

[Easterncedar]

21. Thanks. I took a big risk and forwarded this

An old friend hit me about late term abortions in our last conversation some many weeks ago, and my answer was not well organized. I tried to frame this so he and his wife might actually read it with open minds, but I fear they are too far gone. Still, thanks for giving me this good answer to try with.

[verargert]

22. Bookmarked

[BoRaGard]

23. repeat, repeat, repeat Pete

Thank you for yiour clarity

[avebury]

24. He would make such an incredible

President. It makes me so angry that the bigotry of many may prevent him from reaching his full potential.

[flying_wahini]

25. And of these 1% cases; most of the time the baby is already dead or is expected to die or having a

Life or death emergency and needs to be delivered. Think of a car wreck or heart deformity or other
Issues where they take the baby in order to try and save it. These are NOT “abortions” but a delivery to save the life of the mother and/or the child. They are quick to assume that people are “disposing of an inconvenience “ when it’s just the opposite.
They are couching it like that but most people would choose to do the same thing if it were them.
I just wish once he would mention those cases.

It reminds me of when we all talking about Terry Schiavo and the “pull the plug” argument. Was she brain dead or not? The Republicans argued to “save her life and how could the liberals be so cruel?”
In the meantime Senator Tom DeLay’s Dad was brain dead from an injury and had to be “unplugged”.
Their hypocrisy is never ending.

[Oppaloopa]

31. That was a real bad example to us

Her parents wanted her they would have taken care of her not her abusive husband who remarried in a big church wedding soon after. She was planning on leaving him. I do not think being starved and dehydrated is ok. I was there

[Quiet Em]

36. I've been in a few of this situations and they are always extremely hard

Some never want to give up hope or let go.

My opinion is Terri died on February 25, 1990. Modern medicine was able to interfere in that death. But it was not able to do anything about her brain loss. Terri was brain dead, which is legally, dead. Her brain stem still had some function. But that isn't life.

[PedroXimenez]

26. my AG here in Texas is so repulsive

and so corrupt. The idea that he has the power to make these decisions should be a no way for anyone. They should put up ads with his ugly corrupt face and ask if you trust him with this power.

[-misanthroptimist]

30. That's a damned fine answer!

I'm still looking in the Constitution for the part where government-forced birth is authorized. I keep coming up with nothing.

[samnsara]

35. sorry Pete, its NOT a good enough answer or defination to put this to rest....

...abortion in the third trimester is when theres no chance of life. Its not a choice..... its medically NECESSARY to save the mother. No one has ever said 'NO there is no late term abortion' unless its medically necessary with being death imminent. And the decision is usually made very quickly..who has time to 'talk to a priest' when you're bleeding out...somewhere! In a public restroom??? In a car in the hospital parking lot?

and what does LATE term mean anyway? That's just L and D! Do they mean the very last day of 'pre- viability'? or what?

There needs to be a more defiant response and explanation of the support of this very rare and very necessary procedure..

we let them get away with using this ill defined term. My trumper sis used this term in the 90s..they actually believe it happens and we never say NO IT DOES NOT!

[BlueSky3]

37. I agree. And I know the question

was put to Pete, but something about two men discussing what should happen to a woman’s body/life as if she has no part in this decision is disturbing. Pete could have said he trusts women and left it at that.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

40. .

its medically NECESSARY to save the mother.

This is not true. Third-trimester abortions can stem from a later fetal diagnosis or even simply an inability to get to a facility that provides abortions at advanced gestational age. They don't necessarily depend on the health of the pregnant person.

..abortion in the third trimester is when theres no chance of life.

That's also not true. Third-trimester abortions often require an injection to stop the fetus' heart before its body is delivered.

No one has ever said 'NO there is no late term abortion' unless its medically necessary with being death imminent. And the decision is usually made very quickly..who has time to 'talk to a priest' when you're bleeding out...somewhere! In a public restroom??? In a car in the hospital parking lot?

Again, third-trimester abortions don't always stem from "imminent death." And third-trimester abortions can take days; they're not necessarily emergent situations.

[Zilli]

38. As far as I can see and determine

If a woman cannot deliver a healthy living infant she does not deserve to survive. If you have a catastrophic crisis with your pregnancy and you live in a state where treatment could mean the Dr. goes to prison, you must die to satisfy the dreams of men who hate women..

[Figarosmom]

41. Yes

I've heard him give this answer before. Its the most thoughtful answer there is from the point of view of the woman's perspective

[republianmushroom]

42. There has to be unbelievable circumstance for a woman to choose an

abortions at this time, third trimester. It should be her choice and only hers at any time for an abortion.
Tell the church and republicans to shove it.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

43. These idiots think that a woman

walks by an abortion clinic two weeks before her due date and decides to abort. No, women don't do that.

And basically, if you're not the woman, her doctor, or her partner, it is no one else's business whatsoever.

[calimary]

55. THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO MUCH THIS!!!!!!!!

It’s NOBODY ELSE’S damn business.

[lastlib]

44. That's how it's done, people! We don't bite on their provocation....

...for emotional reaction! Stick to the heart of the matter as to WHY we make the decision.

[Blue for the win]

45. 🙄

Go back to Fox News Wallace

[LAS14]

46. So good! nt

[IcyPeas]

49. **Here's the video WATCH**

It was a Fox town hall 5 years ago. So, 5 years ago... other pro choice Dems should've picked up on this answer.

[usaf-vet]

50. I hope I live long enough to see him become President "Pete" Buttigieg. Of course with the help of my vote.

And if I were still in a U.S.A.F. uniform, salute the Commander In Chief!

[Martin Eden]

52. K and R times Infinity

This man should be president someday.

[wendyb-NC]

57. He is so right