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quinnox

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25. well, I'm obviously different than you
Thu Jan 31, 2013, 03:18 PM
Jan 2013

then. And that is OK. It isn't about ego, but freedom of expression. I happen to be a great believer in it. The word police title is very apt for some of the ones I have encountered, very much indeed.

Why Are Feminists So Angry? [View all] ProfessionalLeftist Jan 2013 OP
Because we've been fighting an endless war on rights perpetuated by fundamentalists who just can't JaneyVee Jan 2013 #1
+1000 Taverner Jan 2013 #33
The real question is how do feminists avoid being pissed off 24/7. nt geek tragedy Jan 2013 #2
We do sleep sometimes. Hatchling Jan 2013 #4
two decades ago i asked exactly that question to one of my black friends, living in the area we do. seabeyond Jan 2013 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Jan 2013 #15
Those of us who marched with Gloria steinem redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #3
well, we know what the politically incorrect reasons quinnox Jan 2013 #5
Allow me to try to explain. redqueen Jan 2013 #6
Also, what do you mean by "politically incorrect reasons"? nt redqueen Jan 2013 #7
you know, the ones that are used quinnox Jan 2013 #10
Quinnox says you all are ok as long as you don't get too uppity! FSogol Jan 2013 #8
ya... cause we should really see a humor in those rape jokes or a thing to hit. seabeyond Jan 2013 #14
come on sea, you are just putting words that I didn't say quinnox Jan 2013 #16
ok. i appreciate the clarification. i love to laugh. that being said, seabeyond Jan 2013 #19
yep, I think we understand each other quinnox Jan 2013 #21
Word police? Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #17
no, it goes way beyond that quinnox Jan 2013 #20
Well, words do have meanings. Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #24
well, I'm obviously different than you quinnox Jan 2013 #25
But why do you feel the burning desire to have 'freedom of expression' Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #29
my issue with people arguing freedom of speech, is they want to be able to say the offensive, seabeyond Jan 2013 #36
Thank you seabeyoud. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #41
ah ha.... to some seabeyond Jan 2013 #43
+1 redqueen Jan 2013 #27
"It's so refreshing when feminists do what men want gollygee Jan 2013 #22
Why shouldn't all of us be angry at ... ananda Jan 2013 #9
Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #11
We should be libodem Jan 2013 #12
Well, there's one minor consolation jeff47 Jan 2013 #18
good point. thank you for stating this obvious. lol, that i hadnt thought of. seabeyond Jan 2013 #23
Are they? if so, it's probably because of misogyny demwing Jan 2013 #26
Many have every reason to be mad rjj621 Jan 2013 #28
Being a woman in the workforce is really tricky gollygee Jan 2013 #30
Wouldn't a pantsuit work? Or blouse with slacks? jeff47 Jan 2013 #37
This woman might be wearing that gollygee Jan 2013 #38
We're not talking about crawling around in the mud jeff47 Jan 2013 #42
Well, in your first example, you have what is known as a management problem. Sheldon Cooper Jan 2013 #31
the mangement should address the co worker. that simple. if she is not dressing to do her job, seabeyond Jan 2013 #39
No matter how authentically right one is, if you prioritize, or appear to prioritize, something that patrice Jan 2013 #32
No - why aren't they ANGRIER? Taverner Jan 2013 #34
+10000000000! n/t ProfessionalLeftist Jan 2013 #40
because the corporate media is teaching the new generation that feminism Fight2Win Jan 2013 #35
Good point. smirkymonkey Feb 2013 #44
Because we're sick of men telling us what we can & can't do, like we're property. CrispyQ Feb 2013 #45
It's still a pervasive attitude. Thus the insidious movement to relegate women... ProfessionalLeftist Feb 2013 #46
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