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KMD's avatar

I'm old enough to remember that Arizona Republican Senator Barry Goldwater - Called "Mr. Conservative" at one time- was Pro Choice! And his wife Peggy Goldwater helped found an Arizona chapter of Planned Parenthood. Goldwater was also supportive of gays in the military.

This just goes to show you how conservatism has changed over the years & become more in league with the Evangelicals, far right politicians & the conspiracy wing of the party.

Here's a quote from Barry Goldwater on abortion: " A woman has a right to an abortion. That's a decision that's up to the pregnant woman, not up to the pope or the Religious Right."

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Eva Seifert's avatar

I doubt today's Rs even know who Goldwater is.

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Mary Kaiser's avatar

Oh there is probably some county party fund raising event named after him.

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Sumi Ink 🇨🇦's avatar

Geez, that Barry Goldwater was a flaming liberal compared to today's GOP.

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