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143. I'm a feminist too.

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Tue May 6, 2014, 09:31 PM

May 2014

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Yes, I am a Feminist. Deal. With. It. [View all] TDale313 May 2014 OP

Sing it, sister. PeaceNikki May 2014 #1

Thank you. TDale313 May 2014 #33

Me too, count me in randys1 May 2014 #2

Rant well deserved and well delivered. hlthe2b May 2014 #3

Thank you. n/t TDale313 May 2014 #34

" I am so tired of Feminism being treated as a dirty word." Yeah, me too. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #4

Oh boyyyy ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #55

Last time it was discontent idealists. bravenak May 2014 #104

But all meaning the same thing ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #111

I noticed. bravenak May 2014 #123

This was classic JustAnotherGen May 2014 #178

I can't believe it is still going. bravenak May 2014 #278

We just can't win sometime. I am a proud radical. AAO May 2014 #144

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #145

He may have been referring to the kkk types like cliven bundy AAO May 2014 #147

Somehow I doubt it ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #153

I wasn't referring to anyone in particular when I wrote that, if you *must* know. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #155

Sure you weren't! eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #157

Was actually being truthful with that. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #186

Yeah. Uh huh. Please pass the cornbread. eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #207

Pass the cornbread, grits, rolls, and plenty of REAL butter! AAO May 2014 #311

But it's not REALLY cornbread ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #315

Crap, you don't what yer missin AAO May 2014 #316

Your interpretation is as good as any. AAO May 2014 #229

" I'm so sick of all forms of hate, fear of others, suspicious minds at all time. " Me too. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #235

Radical is a thought process, not an action plan. AAO May 2014 #310

Well said. Squinch May 2014 #5

I think there's also a fear of imaginary blame. TDale313 May 2014 #6

+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #57

"Some feel like they're being "blamed" or "punished", which is so not the point" Unfortunately...... AverageJoe90 May 2014 #156

so it is all about fear? hfojvt May 2014 #8

Jeeze! Did I forget to put you on ignore??? Silly me! Squinch May 2014 #19

thanks for the substantive reply hfojvt May 2014 #25

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #62

so if only I was not so defective hfojvt May 2014 #97

No, maybe if you were open to consider things that ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author Vattel May 2014 #124

They don't fear women. They fear their own limitations will be exposed by a "WOMAN"!!!!!!! AAO May 2014 #312

I am becoming quite tired of them too. Squinch May 2014 #313

My sister loyalsister May 2014 #7

Yes. Thanks. Lots of us are tired of misogyny on DU. MineralMan May 2014 #9

Feminist 'til I die. Coventina May 2014 #10

"Feminism is the radical notion that women are people." Skidmore May 2014 #11

Thanks. TDale313 May 2014 #13

It is a war on women - TBF May 2014 #12

+1 million Louisiana1976 May 2014 #27

I'm with you! Texasgal May 2014 #14

is it a controversy when some people disagree? hfojvt May 2014 #15

The word privilege may or may not... TDale313 May 2014 #21

I honestly do not understand what your point is. Skidmore May 2014 #22

well there are two questions hfojvt May 2014 #42

So because some women earn more than you, sexism is not built into our society? SunSeeker May 2014 #56

I seem to recall ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #66

no, it is not about expectations hfojvt May 2014 #88

As I have told you many, many times on this topic ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #106

swing and a miss, I guess hfojvt May 2014 #256

So long as there are any poor white men anywhere gollygee May 2014 #68

there is plenty of privilege hfojvt May 2014 #102

Perhaps you should tell that to Oprah ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #271

oh no hfojvt May 2014 #281

Being poor is, without a doubt, tough ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #288

oh please hfojvt May 2014 #303

Oh, I get it ... You're just pretending to be dense ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #305

no, it is more like saying hfojvt May 2014 #78

Compared to a female janitor, you do have privileges. SunSeeker May 2014 #80

again you are asking poor people hfojvt May 2014 #91

Dude, I am the child of a motel maid. You don't need to tell me about poor people. SunSeeker May 2014 #126

+1000 eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #272

But JustAnotherGen May 2014 #200

Some truth to this. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #220

feminists routinely disagree with other feminists Major Nikon May 2014 #37

You might want to read this - it is a better explanation of privilege than most I've seen. Ms. Toad May 2014 #40

Great link. Excellent definition of male privilege. SunSeeker May 2014 #75

well, thank goodness it was not personal hfojvt May 2014 #76

Wow. Ms. Toad May 2014 #127

I have to agree that the concept of "white privilege" is pretty useless and tends to be divisive. Vattel May 2014 #133

A fairly informative view of things, in my opinion. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #183

Your questions answered. TM99 May 2014 #189

As a white person wryter2000 May 2014 #60

you see what you see hfojvt May 2014 #108

Privilege wryter2000 May 2014 #159

Truly, the concept is not difficult to grasp. Maedhros May 2014 #250

LOL wryter2000 May 2014 #253

really? hfojvt May 2014 #258

Your posts are distasteful. Maedhros May 2014 #273

well I cannot argue hfojvt May 2014 #283

your female counterpart "shakespeare's sister" redruddyred May 2014 #61

and here in the real world hfojvt May 2014 #120

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #236

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #240

No one should apologize for or disclaim being feminist. Or liberal. DirkGently May 2014 #16

Well said. Louisiana1976 May 2014 #29

This, pretty much. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #188

Why have gender wars escalated here on DU in the last year? Because, people are here to divide us okaawhatever May 2014 #17

It's funny, too ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #72

+100 nt okaawhatever May 2014 #77

I think you are confusing radical feminists with women and... Comrade Grumpy May 2014 #82

Bullshit,rape culture is recognized by all feminist groups. sufrommich May 2014 #93

No, that's NOT hilarious ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #100

Times 1000 - and I see you trying JustAnotherGen May 2014 #201

And strangely enough ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #216

No its not a worthless endeavor.. FreedRadical May 2014 #279

Which ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #284

Saw that thread too.. FreedRadical May 2014 #297

+1 TDale313 May 2014 #110

"the loudest deniers of rape culture are right wing groups and MRA groups" redqueen May 2014 #162

Too bad the significance of this seems to be lost on most here. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #173

Well they're very dedicated. redqueen May 2014 #177

Yes, I have. Sad to say that I naively thought DU could be "different" from the rest of the Net. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #181

We are, actually. nt AverageJoe90 May 2014 #191

You have not walked in my shoes on this board. eom Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #192

Well, TBH, I am indeed sorry if you've had a bad experience, btw. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #197

You act as if you have not seen the call out thread Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #226

You mean the Men's Group? AverageJoe90 May 2014 #269

you know, In a way I agree with you. They remind me a lot of GC&RKBA. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #294

How does that feel? pintobean May 2014 #306

I have said all I have to say about that incident in GD. Where have you been pintobean? Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #307

That's rich... opiate69 May 2014 #204

And some women identify as feminists. Comrade Grumpy May 2014 #171

Joe Biden just spoke out on the issue BainsBane May 2014 #227

Not all feminists recognize rape culture Harmony Blue May 2014 #241

What is this all-or-nothing high school argument. This isn't "science." This is society. Finding the ancianita May 2014 #270

If you don't like the scientific definition Harmony Blue May 2014 #276

It's not a matter of "like." Some cultures are real whether you believe in their existence or not. ancianita May 2014 #277

If it is real then it has to be taught and learned Harmony Blue May 2014 #308

You obviously didn't read the LINK. YOU LOSE. Willful laziness is the basis of all stupidity. ancianita May 2014 #309

No ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #99

He doesn't think racism and sexism are real problems in his "world" bettyellen May 2014 #160

Better to be Privileged ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #166

That is an absolute and tendentious misreading of what I said. Comrade Grumpy May 2014 #169

Well said, Comrade Grumpy!!! nt. polly7 May 2014 #172

We discuss issues DUers already know about all the time... cyberswede May 2014 #184

+1,000 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #212

This is very much a false dilemma. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #219

You are getting me to a point of flat out saying ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #224

"you both argue the same damned points" Not true. And you know it. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #233

Sometimes, I don't even know why we bother trying to talk sense into radicals like that. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #187

Wow ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #214

Do I sense a personal attack? AverageJoe90 May 2014 #218

Wait ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #223

"Apparently, you believe that you hold the franchise on critical thinking and common sense ... " AverageJoe90 May 2014 #231

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #210

No one forced you to enter this thread BainsBane May 2014 #259

right on. that said, sadly it's also why the "crusades" are "endless" dionysus May 2014 #163

..... AverageJoe90 May 2014 #190

That is a stunnig demonstration BainsBane May 2014 #232

True. So true. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #196

Oddly enough, a strong denier of rape culture was banned this past weekend for threatening rape LanternWaste May 2014 #211

Clearly you don't read the posts in the African American group BainsBane May 2014 #230

I am a straight white cismale. Maedhros May 2014 #251

Water is often the last thing a fish will think of... until the water itself becomes threatened. LanternWaste May 2014 #18

OOOOO... That's like, Deepak Chopra-level deep there... opiate69 May 2014 #44

It's also ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #81

And Chopra's woo is commonly bandied about as well. opiate69 May 2014 #87

You seem so defensive about this stuff. cyberswede May 2014 #89

lol. defensive? no. more like bemused. opiate69 May 2014 #92

If you say so cyberswede May 2014 #94

Like he/she said ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #103

It must be... cyberswede May 2014 #115

Hm. guilt by association now too. opiate69 May 2014 #131

...when you lay down with dogs... cyberswede May 2014 #132

I can somehow still sleep at night. opiate69 May 2014 #138

why the need to try to hijack a thread about feminism? magical thyme May 2014 #95

1+ eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #74

I Read All the Way Through. Well Said! cer7711 May 2014 #20

Thank you. Beautifully put. n/t TDale313 May 2014 #23

Thank you. Raine1967 May 2014 #24

I don't post a whole lot myself... TDale313 May 2014 #32

I wasn't asking but you are welcome. That chip on your shoulder must get tiresome. yellowcanine May 2014 #26

So, a person claiming that they are a feminist is stirring things up? Luminous Animal May 2014 #31

That's what you got out of my post? Interesting. yellowcanine May 2014 #36

"That chip on your shoulder must get tiresome." Maedhros May 2014 #49

I know, huh? ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #83

WTF? A DUer can make any statement they want to. cyberswede May 2014 #54

Thanks for saying what I've been thinking! DesertDiamond May 2014 #28

Right on! Kath1 May 2014 #30

feminists should not have to apologize for their political conventions with the phrase redruddyred May 2014 #67

I'm a feminist. And a liberal. The right wing is near successful in demonizing both words Luminous Animal May 2014 #35

You're absolutely right about that. TDale313 May 2014 #39

I agree with you get the red out May 2014 #38

I believe that every DUer is a feminist. Including the men. Nye Bevan May 2014 #41

Look above ... I see at least two. eom. 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #85

which two? or three? hfojvt May 2014 #286

Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #289

Don't forget... cyberswede May 2014 #90

lol. n/t TDale313 May 2014 #96

The misogynists here are not feminists. nt geek tragedy May 2014 #118

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #161

I actually don't have any "friends" here. Perhaps you are confusing me with someone else (nt) Nye Bevan May 2014 #165

Ayup. Solly Mack May 2014 #43

... TDale313 May 2014 #45

Great OP. k&r sufrommich May 2014 #46

Thanks. n/t TDale313 May 2014 #48

It's easier to understand rrneck May 2014 #47

I think not. [n/t] Maedhros May 2014 #50

Why? nt rrneck May 2014 #58

Feminism is a political philosophy. Maedhros May 2014 #71

I read that a little differently ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #86

attitudes are being noted. so many tales being given in away. what a great thread for exposure. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #175

What does that really mean? rrneck May 2014 #217

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #225

Im not worried. rrneck May 2014 #237

And round you go again. With your circles. I got Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #262

I can understand that. rrneck May 2014 #263

Chasing your own tail. Damned if you will chase mine. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #274

So do I BainsBane May 2014 #238

Well, let's have a look at that... rrneck May 2014 #260

"No time have I or others denied the legitimacy of discussing the issue of human equality" BainsBane May 2014 #265

Okay, maybe somebody denied the legitimacy of discussing equality. rrneck May 2014 #293

This might clarify. rrneck May 2014 #215

I'm uninterested in playing semantic games with you. Clearly your objective is to disrupt. Maedhros May 2014 #221

Okay. Bye. rrneck May 2014 #222

I love these questions! May I answer them? ancianita May 2014 #275

Sure. nt rrneck May 2014 #280

Okay, then! ancianita May 2014 #282

Thanks for your replies. rrneck May 2014 #285

Bring on the so-called feminist extremists! I love extremists! I am one! ancianita May 2014 #287

No, it's easier to dismiss if one ignorantly says it's like a religion nt geek tragedy May 2014 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author rrneck May 2014 #134

What makes you think I dismiss religion? rrneck May 2014 #140

Being welcomed into the fold? Neoma May 2014 #149

Yep, me too. nt rrneck May 2014 #152

Surprised to find an interesting post Waiting For Everyman May 2014 #170

So it's a religion in the same way political parties are? redqueen May 2014 #176

Yes. rrneck May 2014 #205

At this poin in my life... Helen Borg May 2014 #51

Malinism? Have never heard that term before. n/t kiranon May 2014 #63

This make's no sense. Feminism is a movement to advance women's rights equal TO men. Luminous Animal May 2014 #65

And that right there...is the disconnect davidn3600 May 2014 #121

Young women 18-29 are more apt to consider themselves feminists than any other age Luminous Animal May 2014 #128

Love this. redqueen May 2014 #167

It is excellent news but the reporting on this poll was appalling. Luminous Animal May 2014 #180

Good graph laundry_queen May 2014 #202

I think ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #52

+1 cyberswede May 2014 #64

I am too. shenmue May 2014 #53

that's an unnecessary distinction, sir or madam. redruddyred May 2014 #69

Yes, because being happy is a Communist plot shenmue May 2014 #70

you got me. redruddyred May 2014 #73

Thank you. Count me in as well. n/t kiranon May 2014 #59

kr otherone May 2014 #79

I'm with you. BainsBane May 2014 #84

One would like to think... TDale313 May 2014 #101

I agree LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #98

Are you sure? BainsBane May 2014 #105

"I will disagree with RadFem ideas that I think are hurtful." LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #107

Oh, so it's okay to be loud BainsBane May 2014 #125

Depends on what you consider equality, I guess LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #129

You are the one who declared certain members BainsBane May 2014 #137

You know what they say about when you assume... LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #148

That doesn't address any of the points in my post BainsBane May 2014 #150

You didn't have any points to address LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #154

Nice ducky pintobean May 2014 #168

Yeah? Yeah?? Well...well...mine's spiky! LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #206

Run away pintobean May 2014 #208

Duckiesharkicorn pwns all n/t LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #209

I've noticed this kind of behavior, too. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #203

The "attacking women" line is yours BainsBane May 2014 #242

1-6 to leave. nt msanthrope May 2014 #244

I would love to see those jury results pintobean May 2014 #246

here u go.....my comment "TLDR" didn't load..... msanthrope May 2014 #252

Thank you. I was mostly interested pintobean May 2014 #261

LOL! LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #254

here... msanthrope May 2014 #255

LOL! x2. Thanks n/t LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #257

You KNOW I was not on DU when that duckies site was operating BainsBane May 2014 #245

How would anyone know anything about your posting habits? polly7 May 2014 #268

So do I Texasgal May 2014 #112

I had LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #113

Just to be clear... TDale313 May 2014 #116

No, it didn't come across that way. LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #122

A wonderful post, thank you! etherealtruth May 2014 #114

I am simply a human being. I have no use for labels. scarletwoman May 2014 #117

Actually feminism is not a label, it is more of an ideology. boston bean May 2014 #130

The OP's declaration is, "I am a feminist". scarletwoman May 2014 #136

I'm a feminist to, and a democrat. boston bean May 2014 #139

Everyone is free to call themselves whatever they want. (nt) scarletwoman May 2014 #141

What you have no use for is what happens to you if you get the "wrong" label n/t eridani May 2014 #179

Sorry, your reply doesn't make any sense to me. scarletwoman May 2014 #243

I agree. Waiting For Everyman May 2014 #185

Thank you. That's very kind of you. scarletwoman May 2014 #248

I also agree. polly7 May 2014 #198

Thank you. I like "humanist". scarletwoman May 2014 #249

Labels also allow us a convenient context from which to examine a premise LanternWaste May 2014 #213

Okay. File me under non-fiction. scarletwoman May 2014 #247

Me Too... And I'm A Dude... With A Mom And Three Younger Sisters... WillyT May 2014 #135

Roughly the same here, just with two younger bros. nt AverageJoe90 May 2014 #234

Is there a problem? n/t UTUSN May 2014 #142

Nope. No problem at all. Nothing to see here, folks. Move Along. Keep it moving. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #194

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #290

Is that why so many of my OPs make the Greatest Page? or what is it exactly you are trying to say? Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #291

Lol, who brags about that? Defensive? Nt Logical May 2014 #295

lol ... nope. Honest and telling it like it is. Deal with it or without it. Done. Bye. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #298

Ahhhh, some one seems grumpy! nt Logical May 2014 #300

it is a beautiful night where I am. I am sipping on a lovely reisling - Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #301

I'm a feminist too. AAO May 2014 #143

have been my whole life, and do not particularly care who is bothered by it. niyad May 2014 #146

cool. rec dionysus May 2014 #151

I'm sorry to hear that you find the "gender wars" on DU puzzling and disturbing. Laelth May 2014 #158

Discussing how to solve them is one thing. Arguing that they exist is something else entirely. n/t Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #195

I think I know where you are coming from. Laelth May 2014 #228

Who is slamming you here???? nt Logical May 2014 #164

you say that like you would do something about it. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #193

You say that like you have proof. I am ready. nt Logical May 2014 #264

Somehow I doubt it. eom Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #292

LOL, I figured. nt Logical May 2014 #296

I know you. I remember you and Yes, I doubt it. and for that same reason you figured it. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #299

So. Am. I. And. I. Am. Male. KamaAina May 2014 #174

It's been a long couple of months in the DU Gender War. Warpy May 2014 #182

My response. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #199

What evidence do you have of this? BainsBane May 2014 #239

" What evidence do you have of this?" Where's *your* evidence, then? Also..... AverageJoe90 May 2014 #266

My evidence? BainsBane May 2014 #267

Thank you! I don't argue anymore usually. Equality works, for everyone. nt babylonsister May 2014 #302

I call myself a feminist too and I don't hate men. Jasana May 2014 #304

K... Caxton May 2014 #314