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Rex

(65,616 posts)
45. Why the fuck are we going backwards?
Sat Dec 29, 2012, 02:32 PM
Dec 2012

I was reading along, waiting to see if this was in my state and then I realized that this is happening across the pond. WTF!? Why are we supposed 'civilized societies' backsliding into barbarism? Did the BFEE (Poodle included) really fuck things up this longterm for everyone around the world?

We've become an ass-backward society wherein victims are often blamed and it cuts across RKP5637 Dec 2012 #1
We see it here on DU. So much focus is placed on what the VICTIM could/should have done differently PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #2
Exactly!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #3
It's interesting that I stumbled on this piece today. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #4
I could not believe what I was seeing on that thread yesterday, on something that is supposed niyad Dec 2012 #9
I know. it's downright shameful. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #11
I believe in empowering women as part of the solution Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #36
When the only point you discuss is what the victim could have done differently, you're blaming the PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #38
I disagree Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #39
See, you said "and", so I think we're sort of on the same page. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #41
And when you say (figuratively) a woman should be able... TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #81
and thinking the majority of rape victims are dressed in scimpy outfit or naked is wishful thinking. seabeyond Dec 2012 #82
Did you read past that which you think you've refuted? TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #88
i just cannot take the time to explain why you are so wrong here. comments like these are pretty seabeyond Dec 2012 #89
And it still comes down to a world full of arseholes. TheMadMonk Dec 2012 #91
This is what baffles me, Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2012 #96
exactly. when are we gonna see the real question asked: BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2012 #13
As a woman, I dispute the hypothesis here: women have long been blamed for assaults on them. s-cubed Dec 2012 #14
Agree. That's why I added "I don't think it's a new phenomenon or isolated to sexual abuse, either." PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #15
how is what you said disputing the hypothesis? niyad Dec 2012 #16
I think she's saying that 2012 wasn't 'the year', but that it's always been that way. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #17
i think like with racism, in the earlier decades starting at 80's it was not pc to say this outloud. seabeyond Dec 2012 #18
I think you're right. As the generation who fought for equal rights ages, those behind it have no PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #21
that part makes sense. guess my caffeine intake today is not optimal yet niyad Dec 2012 #20
Biased & dangerous course shintao Dec 2012 #42
You should be ashamed of yourself. Rape is NOT a crime of sexual desire. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #43
^^^^ This is an example of victim-blaming ^^^^ PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #44
We don't blame people wearing expensive jewelry when they get robbed. CrispyQ Dec 2012 #49
You, sir, are a misogynistic asshole. n/t backscatter712 Dec 2012 #51
This is why the TOS needs to be revamped obamanut2012 Dec 2012 #52
women 1 in 4-6 chance of rape. men 1 in 73. hardly the same. men 99% rapist. seabeyond Dec 2012 #53
wow. fishwax Dec 2012 #55
I dare you to come say that to my face. a la izquierda Dec 2012 #57
. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #58
Thanks... a la izquierda Dec 2012 #59
I'm with you! backscatter712 Dec 2012 #61
Just FYI, that poster is no longer with us. Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #84
Ahh, a good thing! a la izquierda Dec 2012 #86
"She had it coming" is something only misogynisic assholes infer. Starry Messenger Dec 2012 #63
So women should not be allowed out unless they are wearing SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #65
I have every bit as much right to go where I want when I want as any man. duffyduff Dec 2012 #66
Wrong, and incredibly hurtful to rape survivors. Ms. Toad Dec 2012 #67
Thank You So Much For Stating That. Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #70
So, if speaking your mind gets you badly beaten, it's your own fault then? Scuba Dec 2012 #71
So Sharia law would well for you? All women keep everything covered up or they are asking for it? L0oniX Dec 2012 #72
Uh, no ornotna Dec 2012 #73
How About Dragging Yourself Into The 20th Century? Paladin Dec 2012 #74
He'll have to do that from the grave... PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #75
When I was raped I was at home in my own bed, suffering from pneumonia. LeftyMom Dec 2012 #77
Fuck you for wearing that avatar you didn't earn, you shitbird. Stinky The Clown Dec 2012 #78
Fuck this bullshit. liberalmuse Dec 2012 #80
What you are doing is blaming the victim Marrah_G Dec 2012 #85
Found on FB Shadowflash Dec 2012 #87
you are sick Skittles Dec 2012 #90
Was. Past tense. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #94
I tend to think that guys who talk like that Skittles Dec 2012 #95
bss ackwards kardonb Dec 2012 #29
Definitely!!! I'm absolutely amazed as we move into the 21st century that this backward crap still RKP5637 Dec 2012 #30
Exactly! nt Mojorabbit Dec 2012 #40
Kick. Heidi Dec 2012 #5
“myth that women are responsible for men’s sexual behaviour." ProfessionalLeftist Dec 2012 #6
good piece, thanks. they are the American Taliban, indeed. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #7
Well worth the time to read! CrispyQ Dec 2012 #47
K. And R. n/t Mister Ed Dec 2012 #8
Another aspect, IMHO, is that ... LisaLynne Dec 2012 #10
very good points, thank you. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #12
i think the greater fear is the independence and progress women have made and the fear men have seabeyond Dec 2012 #19
I think that's a part of it, but ... LisaLynne Dec 2012 #22
Agreed. The GOP and religious right are masters of manipulating this. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #23
They really are. LisaLynne Dec 2012 #25
I think we as Democrats are guilty of this, too. And we should take responsibility to change this. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #28
in the early 2000's my issue was religion and hate on liberals. last couple years it has been hate seabeyond Dec 2012 #32
And, for that, you have my utmost respect. I know you're a strong ally in the fight for women. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #35
sigh.... and that seabeyond Dec 2012 #37
hrm... see this? PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #50
ya. i just saw it. misogyny is live and well on du. nt seabeyond Dec 2012 #54
Perhaps not so much Major Nikon Dec 2012 #93
i couldnt agree more. nt seabeyond Dec 2012 #24
I also couldn't agree more with your point that it is very far-reaching. LisaLynne Dec 2012 #26
I think all motivation, and hence control, stems from fear ... and the republicans, ... and the RKP5637 Dec 2012 #27
I found a website that says exactly this... PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #31
Hey, thanks for finding/posting that. LisaLynne Dec 2012 #60
"Just-world hypothesis" explains exactly that. NYC Liberal Dec 2012 #97
This was "the year"? It seems like this has been an issue for as long hughee99 Dec 2012 #33
Agreed. We discussed that a bit upthread. PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #34
I guess I've been dreaming all this time Rex Dec 2012 #46
Why the fuck are we going backwards? Rex Dec 2012 #45
Because of people like this: PeaceNikki Dec 2012 #48
women have gained too much freedom and independence. this is the backlash. nt seabeyond Dec 2012 #56
You've gone way too far with your statement! In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #62
sighin' again... lol. that made me chuckle. seabeyond Dec 2012 #68
Can you see beyond . . . In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #69
Ha I believe it! Rex Dec 2012 #83
This has been going on for so long. Behind the Aegis Dec 2012 #64
K&R liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #76
Rapists should be put to death. liberalmuse Dec 2012 #79
Nothing new here--rape victims have ALWAYS been blamed n/t eridani Dec 2012 #92
The medical student's death in India may be a turning factor. dkf Dec 2012 #98
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