A Senate candidate has legally changed his name to Pro-Life and will appear on the ballot that way this year, state election officials say.As Marvin Pro-Life Richardson, the organic strawberry farmer from Letha, 30 miles northwest of Boise, was denied the use of his middle name when he ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2006 because the state's policy bars the use of slogans on the ballot.
Now, though, officials in the Idaho secretary of state's office say they have no choice because Pro-Life is his full and only name. He says he will run for the highest state office on the ballot every two years for the rest of his life, advocating murder charges for doctors who perform abortions and for women who obtain the procedure.
Sounds like a charming guy. I think I'm going to change my middle name to Profuckingchoice, just for funsies. Any other fun stick-it-to-the-Man names?
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Suck-My-Clit Versaci.
Has a nice ring to it.
Yours is better. Mine is just angry.
not so much stick it to the man, but if i was running against pro-choice smith, i would change my name to Compassion.
Holy fucking stupidity, Batman!
Somehow, "Privileged Asshole Richardson" sounds better. Wait - wouldn't "asshole" be a slogan.
"Change" Obama would be a great name.
"Senile" McCain.
What would Sen. Clinton's first name be? I am starting to like this game.
Well I'm not going to be buying any organic strawberries from Boise Idaho then. Hopefully since the majority of voters are pro-choice, this will only educate everyone on who NOT to vote for 'Oh, it's pro-life richardson' we're not voting for him. How 'bought we also reclaim the phrase "pro-life" since pro-choice is really pro-life and pro-life is really pro-death/anti-woman, now wouldn't that guy feel really stupid then?
I also like "Privileged Asshole Richardson"
Galloping Clitoris [/Margaret Cho]
This reminds me of the guy (named Hooper or Hoople or something) who ran for Senate/Congress/something who changed his middle name to "Low Tax" so he could have it in advertisements and on the ballot.
He ended up murdering the man he ran against. And the man he murdered still won the election.
Long story short: Men who pull these political stunts are dickheads.
I saw this on CNN over the weekend - the crazy thing is that his name was "Marvin Pro-Life Richardson" but is now officially only "Pro-Life."
Like, that's his whole name. "Pro-Life" is his name... crazy people out there...
This is so absurd that I'm almost not angry. Those clever anti-choicers, they're always so squirrely!
So that means I'm going to have to be a super-heroine:
I'm thinking... The Vaginator!
And 'The' will go in the first name spot on my license.
y'know, considering this yo-yo is from Idaho, this is no surprise. I've lived out there, and based on what I saw, he may even get more votes for his stance and for this little stunt.
I vote we get about 10 to 20 children from the adoption/foster care system and adopt them in his name and then leave them at his house after explaining to him that he's entitled to his opinion, but he better be prepared to deal with the consequences of his actions.
Actually, it would be pretty clever if it didn't make him totally insane. And fortunately, most people will feel the same way.
How about My Vagina or Notyour Uterus?
I love feministgal's The Vaginator. Wish I had gotten it first.
So his wife goes out to the organic strawberry field and yells, "PRO-Life! It's time to come in for dinner!?"
profuckingchoice is that a swear word or a whole new word? you wouldn't want to look silly when paying taxes if it's a swear word.
profuckingchoice is that a swear word or a whole new word? you wouldn't want to look silly when paying taxes if it's a swear word.
AHHHH double post, I hate that sorry:(
It seems pretty obvious to me that the guy changed his name as an attempt to game the electoral system. It'd be like if I changed my name to Bill Clinton in order to run for office.
A quick googling of name change law in Idaho suggests that the only sort of fraud that's disallowed is changing your name to avoid registering as a sex offender. On the other hand, you have to petition the court for the name change, and list the reason for the change - could he be accused of fraud on those grounds, if he said that the reason was something besides showing up on the ballot as "Pro-Life"? (And if he did say that, what insane judge approved the change?)
Antics like these only go to show the general population that these people have lost their fucking minds and lost touch with reality.
He says he will run for the highest state office on the ballot every two years for the rest of his life, advocating murder charges for doctors who perform abortions and for women who obtain the procedure..
At least he's consistant.
Well, not all people from Idaho are yo-yos...I have genuinely enjoyed living here and the conservativeness keeps me busy advocating for things.
I am actually kind of glad this guy changed his name. That way, I know immediately that he isn't worth my time to talk to, vote for, etc. I have also seen him wandering around the Idaho state house when abortion legislation is being proprosed and because most legislators know this is ridiculous, he generally takes credibility away from any group he works with.
"The Vaginator." I love it! Sounds like a superhero name. Can I be your sidekick: Clitoris Girl?
On a slightly more serious note, does Mr. Pro-life want anyone convicted of murderous abortion to be given the death penalty? Because that would go against his name. Oh, the irony!
Well, not all people from Idaho are yo-yos
Oh I'm well aware of that, no worries, but this guy is definitely a yo-yo. I mostly enjoyed living there too, but i had school elsewhere, so I left.
does Mr. Pro-life want anyone convicted of murderous abortion to be given the death penalty
I think he does. Its interesting how the cognitive dissonance doesnt make his neck snap.
Well, not all people from Idaho are yo-yos
Oh I'm well aware of that, no worries, but this guy is definitely a yo-yo. I mostly enjoyed living there too, but i had school elsewhere, so I left.
does Mr. Pro-life want anyone convicted of murderous abortion to be given the death penalty
I think he does. Its interesting how the cognitive dissonance doesnt make his neck snap.
Well, not all people from Idaho are yo-yos
Oh I'm well aware of that, no worries, but this guy is definitely a yo-yo. I mostly enjoyed living there too, but i had school elsewhere, so I left.
does Mr. Pro-life want anyone convicted of murderous abortion to be given the death penalty
I think he does. Its interesting how the cognitive dissonance doesnt make his neck snap.
I think his wife has an interesting name as well, but I can't remember what it is now. I remember it sounded like a Milk commercial. I think she is just "Got Faith?" or something like that.
I can see an awesome Colbert Report "Better Know a District" segment on this guy...
Gotta love a good name change. I instantly thought of Phoebe's from Friends: Princess Consuela Bananahammock :)
Also reminded me of Praise-God Barebone, who [very kindly] called his son Nicholas Unless-Jesus-Christ-Had-Died-For-Thee-Thou-Hadst-Been-Damned Barbon - and this in 1640! So political name changes have been around for quite some time, it would seem.
Ah, the Vaginator. Sounds like one hell of a super hero to me =] I'll call for her next time I'm in trouble, that's sure to diffuse the situation...
Gotta love a good name change. I instantly thought of Phoebe's from Friends: Princess Consuela Bananahammock :)
Also reminded me of Praise-God Barebone, who [very kindly] called his son Nicholas Unless-Jesus-Christ-Had-Died-For-Thee-Thou-Hadst-Been-Damned Barbon - and this in 1640! So political name changes have been around for quite some time, it would seem.
Ah, the Vaginator. Sounds like one hell of a super hero to me =] I'll call for her next time I'm in trouble, that's sure to diffuse the situation...
Not sure whether to laugh or cry - it always makes me sad when Idaho finally makes the news and it is for something this stupid. I am a pro choice Idahoan, and there are many more out here. So much work to do . . . so little time.
Gotta love a good name change. I instantly thought of Phoebe's from Friends: Princess Consuela Bananahammock :)
Also reminded me of Praise-God Barebone, who [very kindly] called his son Nicholas Unless-Jesus-Christ-Had-Died-For-Thee-Thou-Hadst-Been-Damned Barbon - and this in 1640! So political name changes have been around for quite some time, it would seem.
Ah, the Vaginator. Sounds like one hell of a super hero to me =] I'll call for her next time I'm in trouble, that's sure to diffuse the situation...
Ahhh sorry double post :( :(
How about I'll-take-your-guns-before-you-take-my-choice Clinton?
And I want to see action figures for The Vaginator and sidekick Clitoris Girl. The awesome...there are no words.
Can we have a Feminist League like the Justice League? Wonder Woman can be an honorary member, appearing along with:
The Vaginator
Clitoris Girl
Estrogen Allmighty
Lady Equity
Feministing actually sounds like it should be a woman dressed in a wasp costume...punishing misogynists with her mighty barbs...
The Incredible Uterus
The Ovarian Twins (they can have egg-like bombs with various properties to throw).
Pro-Life should just go find some other ultra conservative and convince him to change his name to "Asses r 4 Pooping." Then, the two of them can run for president promising to legally prevent both abortions and same-sex marriage, finally satisfying the "conservative base" that isn't happy with John McCain.
Someone should totally make a "Feminist League" Webcomic. It would be such a hit!
I have to agree with the person who said that at least now we can see his agenda this way and know not to vote for him. But I would also worry about that backfiring with people who are so narrow minded and would vote for him because of this.
I would like to join the Feminist League as "the Brainy Blonde". I fight the powers of sexism by showing that beautiful women can solve problems and win battles by using their intelligence and creativity. The Brainy Blonde is nobody's arm candy!