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Great post. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #1
It troubles me that even here I see the phrase, "I'm not a feminist or anything, but..." Recursion Jun 2012 #4
That's been going on for a long time. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #47
I am a PROUD Feminist AND Liberal AND Democrat. I am proud and pleased to be labeled as such. calimary Jun 2012 #51
Proud kardonb Jun 2012 #87
Welcome to DU! calimary Jun 2012 #91
I've noticed it, too. That means it's just verbalized more; the feelings were always still there.nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #2
I wish I knew Recursion Jun 2012 #6
Friend, there are people who like "Story of O." malthaussen Jun 2012 #13
Hell, I still read Gor occasionally Recursion Jun 2012 #15
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That's BS. I supported both Lieberman and Specter in their primaries Recursion Jun 2012 #5
(insert several minutes of raucous laughter) (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2012 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #10
Basically Recursion Jun 2012 #11
Yes, thanks MIRT: freshwest Jun 2012 #18
We have all just fed the troll Recursion Jun 2012 #19
Thank you for doing your part. ;) freshwest Jun 2012 #20
That particular troll is gone now. Chorophyll Jun 2012 #48
not just a troll but a "stupid ass troll". grantcart Jun 2012 #85
Yeah, that part had me LOL. freshwest Jun 2012 #88
This is important ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #8
Recursion, please don't take this wrongly. CTyankee Jun 2012 #9
You might be misunderstanding me Recursion Jun 2012 #14
Now, that is interesting! CTyankee Jun 2012 #24
I understand completely what you are saying and I am grateful you are saying it. LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #25
The same people that are behind ........... socialist_n_TN Jun 2012 #12
Right, I do know that Recursion Jun 2012 #17
Well the point that I was trying to get across.......... socialist_n_TN Jun 2012 #36
Well, this Marine has a Mossberg Recursion Jun 2012 #38
My thanks........ socialist_n_TN Jun 2012 #41
Yes, you are right, it is coming. :( LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #45
Just remember that the majority is pro choice. Komen learned that lesson. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #16
Well said -- and my personal litmus test Recursion Jun 2012 #22
Yep. Its like, WHY DO YOU THINK ITS YOUR CALL TO BEGIN WITH? Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #40
this is why perception management ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #53
Ah, yes. Here's something to perceive Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #54
like the OP said ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #55
That's right. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #56
Thank you so much for this. When men speak up about this it carries so much more weight than LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #21
Well, that really pisses me off too Recursion Jun 2012 #23
LOL! Thanks for making me laugh, I needed that :) LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #26
There have been a number of threads on the subject, of course. malthaussen Jun 2012 #29
I think it goes deeper than that magical thyme Jun 2012 #82
Oh, I've never given the slightest credence to that claim malthaussen Jun 2012 #93
really nice post. nashville_brook Jun 2012 #27
We kind of have crossed a Rubicon I think Recursion Jun 2012 #32
i think we're witnessing 'collapse' in many areas, and there's a deep sense that no one nashville_brook Jun 2012 #70
I will have to look for that book, thank you for mentioning it! LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #76
Dude, if you can't say the word vagina... YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #28
I'd like to tell you your fears are groundless malthaussen Jun 2012 #30
We have spoken about it, my husband and I. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #34
Not only can I say the word vagina.... Recursion Jun 2012 #31
It wasn't directed at you, I hope you know that, right? YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #33
Oh, yes, I get that, I was just expounding Recursion Jun 2012 #37
Neither do I. LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #39
I've often referred to myself as a "lesbian" to blow people's minds. malthaussen Jun 2012 #43
Women should start throwing the word penis around. Penis, Penis Penis! Auntie Bush Jun 2012 #44
I already do that! YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #71
Feeding the right and echoing their message all over the place means TheKentuckian Jun 2012 #35
+1 freshwest Jun 2012 #90
Amen! Texasgal Jun 2012 #42
Great post, Recursion, it's appreciated tpsbmam Jun 2012 #46
You just noticed Caretha Jun 2012 #49
VAGINA! ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #52
Issues like taxes, the deficit, free trade etc. are things that reasonable people can debate. Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #50
Rec & kick! cecilfirefox Jun 2012 #57
What is a centrist? A "serious person"? The majority of Americans are pro choice. THAT IS centrism. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #58
The OP is commenting on anti-feminism ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #59
Don't you think you should let the OP speak for himself? Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #60
I did - and quoted the same section you did ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #61
So you feel that those who express anti-choice viewpoints are treated unfairly on DU, then? Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #62
who said that? ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #63
I'm trying to parse out exactly what the objection is you're expressing. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #64
what does ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #65
Equality, Freedom, and certainly in the context of this discussion, Choice. Now howabout Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #66
Good point ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #72
You are not answering my questions. Is there some reason you wont identify as pro-choice? Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #79
I am ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #80
Then I'm trying to figure out what it is that's bothering you, if it's NOT my advocacy of choice. Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #81
Mind games ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #83
The only people who play games are people who have something to hide, or who are pretending to be Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #84
The war on women is nothing new. Laelth Jun 2012 #67
It is shifting again ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #73
Sounds like you're being disingenuous Doctor_J Jun 2012 #68
MAybe he's just ManyShadesOf Jun 2012 #74
Being an Admitted Centrist you are preaching to the choir here KatChatter Jun 2012 #69
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I see the crap even here on DU, and I alert on it constantly. Odin2005 Jun 2012 #75
Thank you for trying, Odin. I feel hope when I see you younger people, LiberalLoner Jun 2012 #77
wherecis the younger generatiopn? grantcart Jun 2012 #86
the three i talked to all shrugged. one though, would vote if going after booze and cigs.... seabeyond Jun 2012 #89
I know Liberatarian leaning women who generally vote for Democrats for this reason Nikia Jun 2012 #92
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