The following comes from a February 14 LiveAction News article by Kristi Burton Brown:
In Saturday’s ninth GOP presidential debate, Donald Trump shared just how far his pro-life values go when he expressed his admiration and praise for Planned Parenthood.
Senator Ted Cruz called Trump out for the businessman’s openness to keeping taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood. Trump responded angrily to Cruz, but then went on to exclaim that the organization that aborts hundreds of thousands of American children every year “does do wonderful things.”
Trump stated that, if he were president, he would “look at the individual things they [Planned Parenthood] do… I’m sure they do some things properly and good and that are good for women.” Trump’s statements indicate he would rather deny the fungibility of money – an odd problem, considering his business background. In fact, Trump is practically making Planned Parenthood’s argument for them, by advocating for possible taxpayer funding even though the organization is America’s biggest abortion provider.
Another failure is Trump’s propensity to speak about Planned Parenthood from two sides of his mouth, alternately saying abortion is horrible while still praising the nation’s biggest abortion giant. During the debate, Cruz referred to a video that compiled Trump’s own quotes in support of Planned Parenthood.
Many such videos exist, including this one:
In another statement during the debate, Trump mentioned Seventh Circuit Judge Diane Sykes as a possible U.S. Supreme Court justice. Sykes is the author of the opinion that struck down Indiana’s law that would have defunded Planned Parenthood in the state. In other words, a potential nominee suggested by Donald Trump is a woman who stopped a state from defunding the abortion giant. Earlier, Trump named his sister – a judge who vocally advocated for partial birth abortion – as a potential Supreme Court nominee.
Listen to what Trump said, he said that abortion is where he does not agree with Planned Parenthood, just for the record where was Bush, Rubio, Cruz all these years trying to defund this group all of a sudden they now are trying. The Establishment Republicans are all fakes and money takers who have been lying to us for years, Now all of a sudden a man like TRUMP arrives and low and behold we hear talk about illegal aliens, radical Islam, never heard that from the Republicans before.
Defunding Planned Parenthood became an issue when those secret tapes about selling body parts were made public. Has absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Trump entering the race for the Republican nomination.
And, frankly, I am stunned beyond belief that a practicing Catholic could even consider supporting Mr. Trump.
Ted Cruz lead the fight against Planned Parenthood. He stood up against Washington, this is why he is called an outsider and is not liked. He has the conviction and courage to stand on principles and with the Constitution.
Cruz is a politician with his own lines, Anonymous:
“Now, listen, I have been a conservative my entire life,” Cruz said. “I have never met anybody, any conservative, who wants to ban contraceptives. As I noted, Heidi and I, we have two little girls. I’m very glad we don’t have 17.”
…this is why Cruz attempting to parse Trump’s words and meaning over PP is so disingenuous. In his own words, Cruz is putting a high value on contraceptives and therefore, in practice, he is NOT against ALL that PP does. Shame on Ted. Time for him to own his own shortcomings.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ted-cruz-birth-control-dont-rubber-shortage-america/story?id=35501705
Yes Article XYZ says that the
“Congress shall pass no law that supports, provides health care for, or otherwise promotes women in America”.
Where can I find XYZ in our Constitution???
There’s no mystery as to why a practicing Catholic would support Trump. First, in a race against H. Clinton, Trump is infinitely better on a host of moral issues. Second he understands, like so few Catholics do, that if this country is to be preserved from total left wing revolutionary takeover on everything from abortion, to same sex marriage, to complete loss of sovereignty to the global socialist state, that the key issue is stop to illegal immigration. The Demos open the borders to secure votes for themselves by promising to give away the money hard earned by the rest of us. It will bankrupt the U.S.
Democrats have very legitimate arguments to propel Catholics in their direction and against Trump. So, go for it! Nominate him!
We will prove during the general election why Trump is no better, even for conservative Catholics, than is either of the Dem choices. Go for it!
Just wondering “YFC”, which presidential candidate are you supporting?
Really? 54% of the Catholics of this country already voted for Obama in two elections. So you’re telling me nothing about Trump. Who cares – there’s not much faithful Catholics can do about anything anymore, the Barbarians are at the gates. We will die as martyrs, eventually, and you guys can place a prostitute as the goddess of reason on whatever altar you choose. It won’t be original, but you’ll have the world.
The majority in the USA will not vote for criminal Hillary or communist Bernie.
“We” will prove, YFC? You, the representative of changing Catholic Faith and Morals into Ambiguous hollowed out doctrines that now support Marxist talking points.
Get on with your deceptive self. Catholics are waking up, thank the Lord. Your Democratic Party and the turncoat bishops who endorse it are going down. And not fast enough.
I agree
You are correct Janek.
All the current candidates support the funding of Planned Parenthood to one degree or another.
scary
sonia, it is my hope that somehow this season of the year could deepen hope in your heart to see when good gifts are offered and to move beyond the mind of complaint. california catholic daily is a gift powered mostly by volunteers. if it finds that a good insight has come forth, it wants to share it and not hold back because it wasn’t elaborated by ccd’s own staffers. this particular article is for those who did not have a chance to see the debates and might have missed trump’s words. it provides a critical insight into a man who has been cautious about sharing his real views on certain issues. the pro-life mission of ccd…
Sonia — do you ever visit other Catholic sites like Petsitter or Spirit Daily? Or secular sites like Real Clear Politics or Real Clear Religion? At least CalCatholic, with very limited resources, occasionally publishes very useful original stories — and also does a pretty good job of culling stories of interest to Catholics, especially in California. Perhaps you would be willing to sponsor a reporter’s salary or at least contribute to CalCatholic so it can continue its good work?
Oh, yah, Planned Parenthood does such wonderful things as stuff women with pills that contribute to breast and other female cancers and health problems, right along with all those “wonderful” abortions and promiscuity it encourages which produces previous unheard of STD’s. The estrogen from the birth control pill from the disposal of them and urine in our sewage is also getting into our waterways and deforming our fish (making then androgynous). Isn’t it just great that our women are being used for the pleasure of men without anything in return, such as a commitment to marriage?
Correction: “previously” unheard of.
Sonia Bailes, May God mercifully enlighten your intellect and soften your very hardened heart. You do not realize it at this time but you are actually sanctifying the exceptionally good works and merits that are accomplished by the California Catholic Daily website. Thank you, for the timely Lenten delivery of a hair shirt gift of evidence. This age old pattern of naughty behavior only proves that rebellious consciences are being rightly pricked. Keep up the good work, California Catholic Daily.
Donald Trump is just terrible! Not morally trustworthy, and no ethics in relating to people! He likes to talk big, with lots of showmanship, to impress naïve people. But without good Christian morals, and good interpersonal relating skills, he couldn’t run for Dogcatcher and win, and do any possible good, even in that job! He is an extremely selfish, babyish, rich man, who puts on beauty pageants, with many past love affairs, marriages, and divorces! And he has no education nor real-life experience at all, in handling complex political issues and problems! A big laugh! With NO MORALS AT ALL, underneath his big-mouth act of showmanship!
Sonia Bailes, please don’t threaten us with leaving CCD! No, a thousand times, No!
We know for a fact that Cruz is a liar. Prior to the death of Scalia, on national TV, Trump said the following about Supreme Court Justices – ” Another question concerned Trump’s ideal type of Supreme Court justice he would favor, to name two that would be most like his ideal justices.
He named Justice Antonio Scalia and Clarence Thomas. He said that Thomas is a “stalwart and doesn’t get enough credit.”
The two are also arguably the two most conservative justices on the court.”
Here is a video link: https://trumptube.tv/donald-trump-rally-speech-video/video/fox-news-hannity-2-11-16/
Trump never named his sister as a Supreme Court nominee – this is just another lie perpetuated by Cruz.
In fact Trump said he would not appoint her because it would be a conflict of interest.
” Donald Trump on who should succeed Antonin Scalia in Supreme Court: Not my sister ”
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/donald-trump-don-put-judge-sister-supreme-court-article-1.2531458
At the most recent GOP debate, Trump clearly named two conservative pro-life judges to take the place of Scalia.
” Trump mentioned Seventh Circuit Judge Diane Sykes as a possible U.S. Supreme Court justice. Sykes is the author of the opinion that struck down Indiana’s law that would have defunded Planned Parenthood in the state. In other words, a potential nominee suggested by Donald Trump is a woman who stopped a state from defunding the abortion giant. ”
What is wrong with Ted Cruz? – Can’t he win on his own merits, so he has to lie about other candidates ?
DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. OPED – The Culture of Life
” Public funding of abortion providers is an insult to people of conscience at the least and an affront to good governance at best. ”
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/press-releases/donald-j.-trump-for-president-inc.-oped-the-culture-of-life
The article from LiveAction News is disingenuous at best.
Trump never said he would nominate his sister. That was a lie perpetuated by Cruz. Someone in the media merely asked Trump if his sister is a good judge – and the answer was “of course”.
Using 17 year old video (1999) as if it means something today is dishonest.
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The author of the article is not honest.
” The National Abortion Federation opposes the nomination of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Diane Sykes to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Seventh Circuit covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Diane Sykes’ statements and actions as a judge raise serious questions about her ability to fairly adjudicate questions of reproductive rights that will come before her.”
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1485745/posts
Judge Sykes ruled correctly, and did not legislate from the bench. And all judges have given an oath to uphold the law.
It is the responsibility of legislators like Cruz, Rubio etc., to change the law.
Federal law stipulates ” individuals who are eligible for Medicaid may obtain assistance from “any institution, agency, community pharmacy, or person, qualified to perform the service or services required.”
Abortion was not in question, in this case – it was other services.
The author of the article refused to tell the entire truth for her own political reasons.
Wake up America !!! After Socialism comes communism. Is America heading for what Russia went through? America has lost it’s values. Satan is winning.
I have noticed that many catholic publications and Catholics are really going after Trump for his support of non-abortion services provided by Planned Parenthood. I am not a supporter of the planned parenthood and have not decided on a candidate I will support. But it’s interesting to note that I don’t hear that much vitriol against Ms Clinton or Mr. Sanders from Catholics on this same issue. The democratic candidates are actually defending all planned parenthood practices. This is especially sad in that this has been the democratic position for many years and Catholics have supported the Democratic Party in the last presidential election by 50%. A recent survey found that 65% “Catholics” identify themselves as pro-choice. So…
Richard, I believe the figures reflect what a confused culture we have become and for the 65% “Catholics” that identify themselves as pro-choice, perhaps they are Catholic “in name only” and don’t seem to be aware of how they endanger their eternal salvation; they are in need of our prayers and especially Ms Clinton who is a staunch supporter of PP and has received recognition for her support of what they provide. May God anoint our efforts to protect the unborn, the most defenseless of life. Mother Teresa said, “If we do not respect the most defenseless of life how can we expect anyone to respect any life.” She was a prophet in our own time. God bless. Deacon Tom
All the candidates of both parties support contraception – even Catholic Rubio.
Continued from previous comment:
So where does that leave us, yes there is hypocrasy on both sides. However, we should be honest and truthful about what people are saying and not report half truths because we may not like a candidate for other reasons.
…and don’t forget this, Richard:
“Now, listen, I have been a conservative my entire life,” Cruz said. “I have never met anybody, any conservative, who wants to ban contraceptives. As I noted, Heidi and I, we have two little girls. I’m very glad we don’t have 17.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ted-cruz-birth-control-dont-rubber-shortage-america/story?id=35501705
So for the sake of appearance Cruz and others come out against PP, not because they are against EVERYTHING PP does.
Sen. Ted Cruz is a Baptist, and claims that his church believes that each married couple is free to make their own choices on the issue of contraception. However, I bet the original Baptist beliefs, are the same as our Catholic beliefs, on contraception! I think Sen. Ted Cruz, and most of the other candidates, need lots and lots of good Christian moral training, regardless of their church of choice! Regardless– the government should never provide funding for contraceptives!
Linda Maria, all Protestant denominations rejected contraception until the 1930 Lambeth Conference when they decided it would be approved under limited circumstances. See what happens when the evil camel gets his nose under the tent? The Catholic Church stands alone in her rejection of contraception, would that her children accept the teachings wholeheartedly. God Bless you!
I hope all the Catholics, as well as those not Catholic, who are Pro-Choice realize they could be endangering their eternal salvation unless there is repentance (a change of heart) before they die. Each of us will have our turn to come face-to-face with our Lord as He goes thru the review of our life with us, for what we have done and also what we have failed to do. See Mt. 25: 45 “He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.'” May we not be found indifferent about the killing of God’s precious little ones. Let’s be sure to pray for the conversion of sinners as Jesus told Sr.Faustina it is the prayer most pleasing to Him (Diary msg #1397); and let’s remember…
Pro-choice Person,
So when did you personally become a human being after being a fetus? Based on your willingness to murder babies, I still wonder whether you could be a human being!
As a Catholic, I’m ashamed that there is any sympathy in any way associated with the Demoncratic Party… It’s a blatantly pro-abortion, pro-gender changing, Christian-attacking vehicle.
Satan’s values coalesce within the party, a one time more pro-Catholic party back in the days of JFK, that possessed some merit. ( I said “some,” as it’s been the party of suppressing blacks in America from the Civil War days through MLK.)
Now, it’s a party that spits on Christianity.
There’s no way Trump or a Republican legislature continues to fund Planned Parenthood in 2017. Trump will continue to fund women’s health issues, but through other non-abortion providing organizations.
We need an age of enlightenment in the Catholic…
Abortion is abortion and funding some organization that promotes abortion even though they may do good things in other ways is wrong. I just wish the republicans would get it together about the poor and help them along as well as defund planned parenthood.