CrankyWombat

nothing for you here.

[CrankyWombat @camcutts]

@RichardHanania Utilitarianism is a dangerous philosophy that devalues the lives of people with a disability and the elderly…

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@flagsarestupid @IsntWorkingPod @santanderuk It’s not about being progressive or not. Why are you wanting to police his mannerisms or way of being gay in the world? You do you and let him be….id much rather hang out with someone who was super camp and comfy in their own skin and some uptight self hating “str8 acting” gay

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Eugenics is still happening. The tragedy is that this guy has been so misinformed about the prospects of people with Down syndrome

[Jesse Ridgway @McJuggerNuggets]

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.

The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.

I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.

She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.

Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.

When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.

Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):

50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.

I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.

The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.

We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.

This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.

You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.

To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.

As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.

It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.

Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️

[CrankyWombat @camcutts]

@McJuggerNuggets Take a look at this video, 'down syndrome ad' https://t.co/y5GfWoKlaN

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@McJuggerNuggets You have been misinformed…you’ve really missed out on by choosing not to have a child with Down syndrome

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@flagsarestupid @IsntWorkingPod @santanderuk Your internalised homophobia and self hatred is showing

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@PaulinusOfTrier @Patti881921424 Serious schismatics.

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@younan3000 😂🤣😂🤣😂

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@spikedonline @BevJacksonAuth Is opposing this proposed legislation about placating your masters on the Xtian right I wonder? Evangelical and Pentecostal churches are still havens of conversion practices like exorcisms and “deliverance” ministries aimed at “praying the gay away” Why would you defend this?

[CrankyWombat @camcutts]

@BradJamin3 @TroyTresidder What is your evidence of this claim?

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@TRobinsonNewEra Miles and miles really? Why do you lot always lie?

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@LarryTaunton @ericmetaxas Why are you lying?

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@MAGAVoice Why do you people need to lie?

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@wolenczakowy @inmaownhead @Inevitablewest This is heresy

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@goodnes51201234 @inmaownhead @Inevitablewest And you can eat meat and still be a vegetarian 🙄

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@BecFreedom Nazis, National Socialists and Fascists are bad…they oppose liberal democracy and want to destroy it.

[CrankyWombat @camcutts]

@AustralianLabor has sold out people with disability, their families, carers and allies so it can fund submarines

[Sam Connor @criprights]

After spending several days at @AusParl, I am so, so sad.

Labor has lost its way.

I didn't think that this had really happened - or rather, I could not believe that it could happen.

But after reading the Bill that was presented by @Mark_Butler_MP in Parliament this morning - the cruellest legislation that you could imagine for the most vulnerable in this country - with a pack of lies to justify why it was being passed - I have no choice but to finally, finally believe it.

The Labor Party that we knew, loved and voted for is gone forever. And it is never coming back.

To put up the NDIS Bill that was announced today - every single Federal Labor member in that house have effectively announced that they do not care if a third of their electorate lives or dies.

Or if they are institutionalised or loses their job - they propose that they will cut 50% of our supports in 'community participation', which includes seeing family, going to the shops or doctor, going to work.

Or that 204,000 jobs will be lost as a result of their actions. Imagine, from LABOR. The party of the workers.

And that, friends, is the death of a Party. The active and demonstrated death of their long-held values.

We shall mourn the loss of a once great institution, then move along. Because there is a Federal election in two years, and there must be alternatives.

There is nothing more motivating than betrayal.

In two years, Labor will lose the Federal election.

We will make sure of that.

I am so sad. But not, I imagine, as sad as those Labor members who DO care about the voters in their electorates, and who will still vote with their party because of blind loyalty.

Farewell, Labor values, wonderful figment of my imagination. I can only imagine what Gough would have said.

[Sam Connor @criprights]

The 2026-27 Budget marks a catastrophic failure of social policy - the dismantling of the NDIS to fund war.

What kind of nation defends itself by abandoning its own people?

[CrankyWombat @camcutts]

@eamonn_Irish @CathalMcCarthy6 @ThePosieParker I am! Thanks! 😘