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In reply to the discussion: Why are men so angry? [View all]
Why are men so angry? [View all] Taverner Jan 2013 OP
strawman defined iiibbb Jan 2013 #1
So you either think men are not angry, or women are not discriminated against.... Taverner Jan 2013 #3
strawman #2 iiibbb Jan 2013 #12
Gibby nabba nabba hoo Taverner Jan 2013 #13
You are making up your own false claims iiibbb Jan 2013 #23
Wait - men getting paid more for the same work is a FALSE claim????? Taverner Jan 2013 #29
you said men are angry, it is also your claim iiibbb Jan 2013 #38
Straw indeed. nt XRubicon Jan 2013 #71
there is a saying "Remember, the only consistent feature in all of your unsatisfying relationships... iiibbb Jan 2013 #73
It's a straw person fallacy. Springslips Feb 2013 #100
Yes you can. mythology Feb 2013 #123
This message was self-deleted by its author OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #65
Agreed. This is a bullshit thread with absolutely no purpose. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #14
Yeah, let's just ignore feminists! Taverner Jan 2013 #33
Whatever. Your silly reply doesn't help your case that this is a serious thread. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #58
Naah, it's not a Straw Man. Just a half-assed attempt to get lots of recs and a brief stay ... 11 Bravo Feb 2013 #120
Our mums are to blame! Ian Iam Jan 2013 #2
ha ha. that was a good un. nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #15
Please see... Agschmid Jan 2013 #4
I get yelled at if I jog with my shirt off. Just makes me even angrier. Comrade Grumpy Jan 2013 #5
I wasn't aware that I was. Denninmi Jan 2013 #6
This is a sorta response to "Why are Feminists so angry?" Taverner Jan 2013 #11
I see that. Denninmi Jan 2013 #19
good question. There is a lot of pressure on men in this society, a hell of a lot quinnox Jan 2013 #7
yup. it is a challenging role for men today. that is for sure. both genders are having a real seabeyond Jan 2013 #20
... to "perform" redqueen Jan 2013 #28
in a sense, a lot of men are quinnox Jan 2013 #32
That's why they objectify others...cuz they objectify themselves leftstreet Jan 2013 #59
If these conditions cause mental health issues, NoOneMan Jan 2013 #42
To be "the man"... AngryAmish Feb 2013 #84
How so? Half the time, their female significant others make more than them ecstatic Feb 2013 #125
Because my wife makes me take the garbage out. (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #8
you wife makes you??? i never understood that concept that seems so prevalent. nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #22
I do all of the housework and don't get any sex!!!! sadbear Jan 2013 #9
LOL! klook Jan 2013 #17
you are single, right? nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #24
should have cleaned my house then reverend_tim Jan 2013 #64
What the hell kind of question is that?! DJ13 Jan 2013 #10
I am so angry I cannot contain my rage. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #16
You ever get a vasectomy? snooper2 Jan 2013 #18
So you're not the only one... Taverner Jan 2013 #21
I need to get one scheduled, was relaying a co-worker who had it recently snooper2 Jan 2013 #25
Watch your vas deferens...that's where my pain is Taverner Jan 2013 #27
Frozen peas are your friend (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #40
Day after mine played 18 holes of golf carrying my own clubs AngryAmish Feb 2013 #86
Man, mine went without a hitch. reflection Jan 2013 #53
Same, or, rather Aldo Leopold Jan 2013 #54
I never had an issue with frequency reflection Jan 2013 #74
I hate vacuuming! Always gets me into a grumpy mood. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #26
fun thread tav.... seabeyond Jan 2013 #30
I don't know Sissyk Jan 2013 #31
I'm not angry, klook Jan 2013 #34
I lulzed! BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #82
YOU LAUGHIN' AT ME??!11!?!1 klook Feb 2013 #97
.... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #99
Hee hee, thanks Blanche! klook Feb 2013 #101
1995 called, they want their keyboard and monitor back. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #127
Yeah, plus nobody respects my mad COBOL skillz, and I can't find floppy disks ANYWHERE!1!!1! klook Feb 2013 #128
That movie was a classic. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #130
Clarification HockeyMom Jan 2013 #35
Yes, true that... Taverner Jan 2013 #36
Well, I'm 62, white, and happier than a pig in shit. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #63
old men in general lose testosterone...I think that causes mood changes...seen that! CTyankee Jan 2013 #69
I'd be happier if I got a few catcalls, but maybe that's just me. Scuba Jan 2013 #37
heyyyyy bayyyyyyby BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #83
You've made my day Blanche! Scuba Feb 2013 #89
:o BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #93
Of course. Scuba Feb 2013 #95
....... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #98
We aren't meant to live like this NoOneMan Jan 2013 #39
I think the invention of the McRib pretty much makes up for most of that (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #41
Haha NoOneMan Jan 2013 #45
No I agree, but that's capitalism. Fuck capitalism. nt Taverner Jan 2013 #46
No, that's civilization. Fuck civilization NoOneMan Jan 2013 #47
Civilization can exist without this... Taverner Jan 2013 #49
Authority is a mouthpiece to the system's wishes and desires NoOneMan Jan 2013 #51
+1000 Blue_Tires Feb 2013 #91
It's those damn voles I tells you. Thank good Cats are eating them! nt el_bryanto Jan 2013 #43
Why are men angry..? Why not...? Looked at this country lately...? Nucking Futz! nt Bigmack Jan 2013 #44
I would like to know. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #48
Who the fuck ISN'T angry? Everybody hates everybody! edbermac Jan 2013 #50
angry men are angry 0rganism Jan 2013 #52
When a man is not angry at all undeterred Jan 2013 #80
Meh, mediocre OP at best. Aldo Leopold Jan 2013 #55
American men are angry because they're scared and don't believe in anything that comforts them BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #56
Why doth the heathen rage? ashling Jan 2013 #57
I don't know, but you'd rage too if ... dawg Feb 2013 #106
+1 Matariki Jan 2013 #60
I don't know. Why are you so angry? Union Scribe Jan 2013 #61
I'm angry. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #62
I don't think most men are so angry any more than I think women are quite so angry. OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #66
You answered your own question. bvar22 Jan 2013 #67
I am not angry iandhr Jan 2013 #68
I remember the old days Flying Squirrel Jan 2013 #70
There is no generic "men" bhikkhu Jan 2013 #72
Because you don't get catcalls? flamingdem Jan 2013 #75
I love you. nt LisaLynne Jan 2013 #76
Hair loss is the main cause. Jack Sprat Jan 2013 #77
Gold Toe socks cause a lot of lower-leg hair loss also, apparently klook Feb 2013 #102
Gold Toe socks have really gone downhill. dawg Feb 2013 #107
"Daddy's Boy" by Chris Elliott klook Feb 2013 #109
If MEN aren't ANGRY these days they are FOOLS..and if WOMEN aren't ANGRY..they are KoKo Jan 2013 #78
Men are angry because ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #79
john denver, i was singing to take me home, country road, where i belong, west virginia seabeyond Feb 2013 #90
I think most people are angry... Rider3 Jan 2013 #81
Anger is one of the only emotions men are allowed to have by the standards of society. BlueStater Feb 2013 #85
Who cares what people think, though? Dash87 Feb 2013 #96
Men are not "so angry" that I've noticed kdmorris Feb 2013 #87
...angry and fearful. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2013 #88
I don't think its anger, more contempt. n/t galileoreloaded Feb 2013 #92
If you're not angry, you're not paying attention. Romulox Feb 2013 #94
Women. n/t hughee99 Feb 2013 #103
Why are women so angry? Zax2me Feb 2013 #104
BPA in plastic products LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #105
Women keep leaving the toilet seat down. dawg Feb 2013 #108
Here you go, dispstick. This is what angry is all about. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #110
Wow - you totally missed the point of my thread Taverner Feb 2013 #111
The only saving grace is the word dipstick was used! On edit, damn not even that good!!! retread Feb 2013 #112
Thanks for really moving the discussion forward. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #115
Good one, dispstick. retread Feb 2013 #122
I don't think so. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #114
... pintobean Feb 2013 #113
For the record, I DO NOT press the Alert button on any posts. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #117
I assumed you didn't even know about it. pintobean Feb 2013 #118
You were correct. I knew nothing about it. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #119
Low scores on the TMI index maybe? Initech Feb 2013 #116
maybe you need a new set of friends arely staircase Feb 2013 #121
Because they can't be feminists. WilliamPitt Feb 2013 #124
This OP and article below, posted earlier by Smarmie Doofus, may provide some clues. Zorra Feb 2013 #126
We men? flvegan Feb 2013 #129
?? Taverner Feb 2013 #132
I think there is a gross misconception here- it's about money, not sexism LittleBlue Feb 2013 #131
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