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In reply to the discussion: If you're reduced to complaining about a temp tribute in a logo... [View all]treestar
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Did you skip over the sentence in the article where it said that it was an attempt at dark satire?
Fantastic Anarchist
Dec 2015
#213
No, I must admit, I haven't ... but again, he claims it was satire, so ...?
Fantastic Anarchist
Dec 2015
#299
That's the classic disclaimer, "I wasn't serious", "I was only joking", "it was satire".....
George II
Dec 2015
#324
And we probably shouldn't get into the story of what happened when HRC defended an alleged rapist
kath
Dec 2015
#251
And he can explain it like he already has, and state that it was a poor attempt at satire.
Fantastic Anarchist
Dec 2015
#222
Again, you're misinterpreting the thing, I have to believe deliberately.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#24
That's not even an answer. That's phoning it in. I get it, context/nuance are, like, hard.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#26
If that grosses you out, don't google the candidate's name and "cervical cancer."
MADem
Dec 2015
#28
I did add another to the long list of smears, it's getting rather unwieldy.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#278
Why? Even Bernie's spox said his essay "looks as stupid today as it was then."
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#118
I think it's silly that you keep doing what you insist you have a problem with
Scootaloo
Dec 2015
#21
Oh please, I don't know any intelligent adult woman who is upset by that essay.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#32
Intelligent adults understand it was an essay about gender stereotypes.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#38
I'm starting to think some people only understand information in sound-bite sized chunks.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2015
#39
Must be all those years reading the tabloids and watching the boob tube.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#40
But now it's a CONSPIRASEE!!! Don't you understand? DU won't let anyone talk about it!
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#49
The fact is that the article you referenced has been discussed in hundreds of posts without hides.
morningfog
Dec 2015
#73
Your post was hidden because you said Bernie "thinks women enjoy being raped".
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#79
Yes I read it and thats a lie. Link to Hillary being called a "whore" daily?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#84
Link to Hillary being called a"whore" daily? Do you want everyone to think you're lying?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#89
"use of the word w**** "? Seriously? That's the 4th failed alert on my posts tonight.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#265
Do you really not understand the difference between consensual sex/fantasies and rape?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#90
So you don't understand the difference between consensual sex/fantasies and rape?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#101
Pick one, either you lied about the essay or you don't know the difference.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#103
Very good, now why did you confuse rape and fantasy when you posted this?:
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#105
Why are you lying about my posts? And why did you say "Bernie thinks women enjoy being raped"?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#107
Women don't "enjoy" fantasizing about rape. Bernie's essay suggests they do. That is OFFENSIVE.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#121
Are you really that naive? Women do fantacize about it, and they write about it too.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#123
OMG. I can't believe I am having this conversation on a progessive board...with an adult.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#124
I'm not suggesting it, I'm stating it as a fact, women do fantasize about it.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#196
You're trying to tell me that you know what other women fantasize about?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#206
It cites specifically and solely mentioning rape to women. Read both articles in full
LostOne4Ever
Dec 2015
#307
Yep, thanks for showing the thought police they're out of their league!
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#246
People just don't seem to be able to think outside their little middle-America box..
opiate69
Dec 2015
#247
Women who are voluntarily involved in the BDSM community are engaged in consensual acts.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#232
If you claim those "abductions" are not in fact consensual, then you are describing a crime. nt
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#240
Could be. Is there something wrong with fantasizing about those things?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#318
Yes. Am I the only Baby Boomer here who's read Nancy Friday's "My Secret Garden", about women's
kath
Dec 2015
#259
I haven't read it but come on, who hasn't heard of 50 Shades of Grey?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#261
I assume you are fantasizing about having sex with someone you want to have sex with.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#178
Where did Bernie write about women "being dominated by men they find repulsive"?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#182
Yes you are, women do fantasize about rape, you seem to be the only one who doesn't know that.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#212
Google it, the internet is full of rape fantasies written by women.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#226
Where did I call you a liar? I asked if you were lying when you posted this:
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#116
It's true! The jury system is rigged! Bernie Underground DOES exist!
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#117
Gah, do you not understand the difference between sexual FANTASIES and what someone would actually
kath
Dec 2015
#258
Oh, the founder of that cesspool Hillary Cave site. Yeah, he's a real fine trustworthy, upstanding
kath
Dec 2015
#283
What did I just say? It's not my place to discuss what goes on in MIRT.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#209
If you have questions about how MIRT functions ask admin in ATA or by pm.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#216
Nope! But that doesn't stop people from pretending they're victims of the system.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#315
Seems some folk aren't quite as concerned about confidentiality IRT MIRT anymore...
opiate69
Dec 2015
#325
I think what is rather obvious is that you didn't understand the essay. nt
Live and Learn
Dec 2015
#264
For the same reason posts calling Hillary a "murderer" are rightfully hidden.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#286
Oh please, who do you think started this crap about him advocating rape?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#289
It got hidden 7-0 for claiming Bernie "thinks women enjoy being raped".
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#127
You mean the one where that poster accused another member of condoning rape?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#139
Nope, they were accusing someone of condoning rape: "Rapey is a-okey?"
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#149
It was about gender stereotypes, not rape. How can you not understand that?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#184
So even though you know what his intent was, you're still hung up on the rape fantasy?
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#187
I don't know what Bernie's actual intent was, I can only go by the words in his essay.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#190
see Nancy Friday's book about women's sexual fantasies, "My Secret Garden".Entire chapter about rape
kath
Dec 2015
#260
Those are not rape fantasies. These are scenarios the women desire to happen. That is not rape.
SunSeeker
Dec 2015
#306
I've been attacked, you don't have the right to accuse me of not knowing the difference.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#351
Yes, they are. Fantasies can be both, something you want to happen or something you just think about
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#317
Sure, whatever you say, it's all a conspiracy, except when it's not.
beam me up scottie
Dec 2015
#175
It's not the logo, actually the logo is cool. It's the hypocrisy of the thought police.
Bread and Circus
Dec 2015
#193