Gotta love those Republicans

Fuck, I hate to sound like I'm supporting ANY side, but you failed to mention that 10 Rep did vote YES. Republicans shouldn't be signalled out for this one, IMO.Especially when 10 voted for it, and you Mr. Izagani, curiously didn't mention that. Providing your own spin to it? LOL Ehh, not exactly.The exact Amendment: source

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To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.

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It has nothing to do with "rape" specifically.Also, it really does signal out Halliburton Company, and while I think they're a corrupt piece of shit company that should be burned to the ground, you can't signal them out in an Amendment like that. ESPECIALLY when the US uses them for every fuck'n overseas contract.Just to add, I could see how the wording of the Amendment might be used for frivolous lawsuits. They also might want to avoid lawsuits from contractors like Blackwater employees and their families. However, I'm glad the Amendment passed.Now, with that being said, John Stewart is hilarious! - Oni

The link didn't come up, Subbie. Something about a limited time...?I'll look for it though, unless you can provide it again. My link was from the Senate and it was quoted directly from the part reading Statement of Purpose: My link again: US Senate LegislationIt specifically mentions Halliburton & KBR. I'd like to see your link though. I didn't say it was about frivolous lawsuits, I said: Honestly, I think the original reason for refusing to allow employees legal recourse was for contractors like Blackwater, not for rape victims.- Oni