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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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6. Oh true, true

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 22, 2013, 02:02 AM

Aug 2013

I was thinking more in terms of how one can think that way; gather allies even, when its obviously destructive. My friend is an anti-vaccer for instance--those people have caused widespread damage.

It can't really compare to the patriarchal social system, you're right about that

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Minimizing Rape, from The Southern Poverty Law Center [View all] BainsBane Aug 2013 OP

K&R MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #1

Ugh ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #2

Yes, and it makes me physically ill. BainsBane Aug 2013 #3

The tenacious clinging to this crap ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #4

misogyny is more dangerous to others BainsBane Aug 2013 #5

Oh true, true ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #6

Now, now... don't be accusing DUers of spreading MRA talking points... redqueen Aug 2013 #8

I thought there were ones open about it ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #9

Nope. They pretend they're not. redqueen Aug 2013 #10

Weird ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #11

Yeah, MRA types *hate* those guys. redqueen Aug 2013 #12

george carlin. love the guy. even bought one of his books for oldest this christmas. but... seabeyond Aug 2013 #13

I love the SPLC wryter2000 Aug 2013 #7

Exactly BainsBane Aug 2013 #14