It also now includes sex with someone who can't consent due to intoxication.

This comes about a year after the Republicans tried to limit the definition of rape.

/No word on 40 lb boxes.

Most crimes are defined by states, and AFAIK male's can be subject to rape in most states, certainly the ones we studied in law school.

Before I could even joke about how conservatives would be against this, I saw this little gem:

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This Administration thinks IT MAKES THE LAWS!! He thinks he is a KING!

Butt that said it was needed but maybe he should let congress pass the laws LIKE THE LAW (constitution) says.


#1.3 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 12:29 PM EST

Only if you were a Republican

Wait. Forced anal sex wasn't "rape rape" until now?

I wish I could tell you that Obma fought the good fight, and the Republicans let him be. I wish I could tell you that - but Washington is no fairy-tale world. He never said who did it, but we all knew. Things went on like that for awhile - Washington life consists of routine, and then more routine. Every so often, Obama would show up with fresh bruises. The Republicans kept at him - sometimes he was able to fight 'em off, sometimes not. And that's how it went for Obma - that was his routine. I do believe those first two years were the worst for him, and I also believe that if things had gone on that way, this place would have got the best of him.

Lucky LaRue: Wait. Forced anal sex wasn't "rape rape" until now?

No it was a compassionately administered organic enema.

Mr. Subby, you couldn't fit three "rape rape rape's" in the headline?

I think this mostly affects the collection of statistics. As others mentioned, the prosecution of rape happens almost entirely at the state level.

The irony is Republicans get to slam Obama for "overstepping" on states rights or some derp like that, and later when rapes "increase" because of the more inclusive definition. I would say that this is a win for Republicans, but mostly I think they'll just make themselves look even more disgusting to the electorate like they always have.

Lucky LaRue: Wait. Forced anal sex wasn't "rape rape" until now?

Probably considered aggravated sexual battery in the statistics.

DamnYankees: Most crimes are defined by states, and AFAIK male's can be subject to rape in most states, certainly the ones we studied in law school.

I think this is just about making federal statistics and reporting match up with the state definitions of those crimes:

The administration said this expansive definition more accurately tracks rapes but will not change state or federal laws used to prosecute rape, most of which already incorporate the more expansive definitions, NBC reported Friday..

bighasbeen: Lucky LaRue:

I think this is just about making federal statistics and reporting match up with the state definitions of those crimes:

The administration said this expansive definition more accurately tracks rapes but will not change state or federal laws used to prosecute rape, most of which already incorporate the more expansive definitions, NBC reported Friday..

Once again, History's Greatest Monster strikes.

Coming to your headlines in twelve months: Under the Obama administration, the FBI reported that rape was up by 8 billion percent.

Darth_Lukecash: I wish I could tell you that Obma fought the good fight, and the Republicans let him be. I wish I could tell you that - but Washington is no fairy-tale world. He never said who did it, but we all knew. Things went on like that for awhile - Washington life consists of routine, and then more routine. Every so often, Obama would show up with fresh bruises. The Republicans kept at him - sometimes he was able to fight 'em off, sometimes not. And that's how it went for Obma - that was his routine. I do believe those first two years were the worst for him, and I also believe that if things had gone on that way, this place would have got the best of him.

I love you.

miss diminutive: A rape every 6.2. minutes, data show

Well that's a depressing statistic.

It also means that plenty of people are probably raping and getting to the gym in just over 32 minutes.

Even sadder is when you think how many of those go unreported, with rapists walking free amongst us. :/

Does not approve.

thismomentinblackhistory: .

I love you.

EMOTIONAL RAPE!

Repugnantans: THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!

serpent_sky: with rapists walking free amongst us. :/

yeah.. those are called republicans.

Subby said rape twice.

RminusQ: Coming to your headlines in twelve months: Under the Obama administration, the FBI reported that rape was up by 8 billion percent.

Happened when the NCVS (now the NCS) changed the way it asked women about being raped. Rape went up 40% in a year, and the Feds had to explain to non-scientists that no, it wasn't a new rape epidemic, they were just measuring it more effectively.

Besides, it won't go up much. The vast majority of rapes of males go unreported, mainly due to 1) the stigma of homosexual rape in this culture and 2) the pervasive sexual double-standard that says that a man can't be raped by a woman.

Kinky ...

For some reason, I'm certain Republicans and GaryPDX will have a problem with this.

AirForceVet: For some reason, I'm certain Republicans and GaryPDX will have a problem with this.

Why would I have a problem with this?

I wonder if this country will finally start considering prison rape a crime and stop thinking of it as a bonus punishment or if we'll still make jokes about it and/or pretend it doesn't happen.

Weaver95: I wonder if this country will finally start considering prison rape a crime and stop thinking of it as a bonus punishment or if we'll still make jokes about it and/or pretend it doesn't happen.

No. Yes.

We sort of suck sometimes.

dahmers love zombie: Besides, it won't go up much. The vast majority of rapes of males go unreported, mainly due to 1) the stigma of homosexual rape in this culture and 2) the pervasive sexual double-standard that says that a man can't be raped by a woman.

Weaver95: I wonder if this country will finally start considering prison rape a crime and stop thinking of it as a bonus punishment or if we'll still make jokes about it and/or pretend it doesn't happen.

These problems are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this subject.

Weaver95: I wonder if this country will finally start considering prison rape a crime and stop thinking of it as a bonus punishment or if we'll still make jokes about it and/or pretend it doesn't happen.

What if it's clowns getting raped in prison?

Well I guess I really made yesterday count, then.

This news comes far too late for Ned Beatty's butthole.

Darth_Lukecash: I wish I could tell you that Obma fought the good fight, and the Republicans let him be. I wish I could tell you that - but Washington is no fairy-tale world. He never said who did it, but we all knew. Things went on like that for awhile - Washington life consists of routine, and then more routine. Every so often, Obama would show up with fresh bruises. The Republicans kept at him - sometimes he was able to fight 'em off, sometimes not. And that's how it went for Obma - that was his routine. I do believe those first two years were the worst for him, and I also believe that if things had gone on that way, this place would have got the best of him.

**imagining that velvety voice**

9beers: Weaver95: I wonder if this country will finally start considering prison rape a crime and stop thinking of it as a bonus punishment or if we'll still make jokes about it and/or pretend it doesn't happen.

Prison rape is 100% preventable by not being a farking scumbag criminal in the first place. No sympathy at all for somebody getting a little unwanted butt sex.

And if you're wrongfully convicted? Do we give out "1 Free Rape of your choosing!" coupons?

Just so long as walking around without any pants on is ok, then I'm fine.