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Caitlyn Jenner thinks Donald Trump would be "very good for women's rights."

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In a new clip for "I Am Cait," Caitlyn and her friends talk about politics while on a bus ride. Chandi Moore asked Caitlyn what she thought of Donald Trump. Caitlyn responded: "I’m not a big fan because I think of his macho attitude, I think he would have a hard time with women when he doesn’t even realize it, and it doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be good for women’s issues, I think he would be very good for women’s issues ." The bus went silent for a minute. Caitlyn's friends look at her with a horrified expression on their face. Jennifer Finney Boylan, a trans activist and author, responded: "Kill me now. Someone kill me now." Jenner continued her comments: "I don’t think he’s out there to destroy women or take things away or do any of that kind of stuff." Caitlyn also talks about how her political views have no changed since her transition. She said that just because she is a woman, it doesn't mean that she is suddenly liberal. ...

This week in politics: Republicans find new ways to screw non-republicans.

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photo credit: Zazzle The anti-gay laws in Indiana and Arkansas have dominated headlines for most of the past week. Both states have passed legislation that allows businesses to turn away individuals in the GLBTQ community. A pizza joint in Indiana made headlines when they refused to cater a gay wedding. They restaurant was forced to close after receiving numerous threats. Fans of the restaurant set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for the troubled establishment. So far, it has raised over $800,000. The war on non-Republicans continued in Missouri, when Republicans wanted to ban food stamp recipients from buying steak, fish, soda, energy drinks, chips, and cookies. Republicans want to bring the SNAP program back to its original intent: specific items only. State rep Rick Brattin is the man who is sponsoring this bill. My Two Cents: Apparently Brattin has not done his research into the amazing health benefits of fish. Fish are full of Omega-3s, and are a helluva lot he...