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In reply to the discussion: Yes, I am a Feminist. Deal. With. It. [View all]AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)219. This is very much a false dilemma.
I don't know what you've been reading, but I've yet to see anyone, at least any prominent denizen of this site, seriously argue that we should stop talking about voting rights.
On the one hand, it involves racism and such, so because it does not directly affect this good group of "liberals/progressive", it does not appear to deserve much beyond, "That's a shame ... 'we've known about it for decades' but don't beat us over the head with that racism talk."
Racism? O rly? Honestly, gimme a fucking break, pal. You honestly might as well just accuse us all of being covert Klansmen or Cliven Bundies for Pete's sakes.
Seriously, if you gotta say something, you might as well.
. what to do good liberals/progressives?
And thus the title of my response.
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I wasn't referring to anyone in particular when I wrote that, if you *must* know.
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#155
" I'm so sick of all forms of hate, fear of others, suspicious minds at all time. " Me too.
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#235
"Some feel like they're being "blamed" or "punished", which is so not the point" Unfortunately......
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#156
They don't fear women. They fear their own limitations will be exposed by a "WOMAN"!!!!!!!
AAO
May 2014
#312
So because some women earn more than you, sexism is not built into our society?
SunSeeker
May 2014
#56
Dude, I am the child of a motel maid. You don't need to tell me about poor people.
SunSeeker
May 2014
#126
You might want to read this - it is a better explanation of privilege than most I've seen.
Ms. Toad
May 2014
#40
I have to agree that the concept of "white privilege" is pretty useless and tends to be divisive.
Vattel
May 2014
#133
Why have gender wars escalated here on DU in the last year? Because, people are here to divide us
okaawhatever
May 2014
#17
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
you know, In a way I agree with you. They remind me a lot of GC&RKBA.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#294
I have said all I have to say about that incident in GD. Where have you been pintobean?
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#307
What is this all-or-nothing high school argument. This isn't "science." This is society. Finding the
ancianita
May 2014
#270
It's not a matter of "like." Some cultures are real whether you believe in their existence or not.
ancianita
May 2014
#277
You obviously didn't read the LINK. YOU LOSE. Willful laziness is the basis of all stupidity.
ancianita
May 2014
#309
Sometimes, I don't even know why we bother trying to talk sense into radicals like that.
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#187
"Apparently, you believe that you hold the franchise on critical thinking and common sense ... "
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#231
Oddly enough, a strong denier of rape culture was banned this past weekend for threatening rape
LanternWaste
May 2014
#211
Water is often the last thing a fish will think of... until the water itself becomes threatened.
LanternWaste
May 2014
#18
I wasn't asking but you are welcome. That chip on your shoulder must get tiresome.
yellowcanine
May 2014
#26
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
I actually don't have any "friends" here. Perhaps you are confusing me with someone else (nt)
Nye Bevan
May 2014
#165
attitudes are being noted. so many tales being given in away. what a great thread for exposure.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#175
"No time have I or others denied the legitimacy of discussing the issue of human equality"
BainsBane
May 2014
#265
I'm uninterested in playing semantic games with you. Clearly your objective is to disrupt.
Maedhros
May 2014
#221
No, it's easier to dismiss if one ignorantly says it's like a religion nt
geek tragedy
May 2014
#119
This make's no sense. Feminism is a movement to advance women's rights equal TO men.
Luminous Animal
May 2014
#65
Young women 18-29 are more apt to consider themselves feminists than any other age
Luminous Animal
May 2014
#128
What you have no use for is what happens to you if you get the "wrong" label n/t
eridani
May 2014
#179
Labels also allow us a convenient context from which to examine a premise
LanternWaste
May 2014
#213
Nope. No problem at all. Nothing to see here, folks. Move Along. Keep it moving.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#194
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 ... nope. Honest and telling it like it is. Deal with it or without it. Done. Bye.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#298
it is a beautiful night where I am. I am sipping on a lovely reisling -
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#301
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 know you. I remember you and Yes, I doubt it. and for that same reason you figured it.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#299
" What evidence do you have of this?" Where's *your* evidence, then? Also.....
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#266
Thank you! I don't argue anymore usually. Equality works, for everyone. nt
babylonsister
May 2014
#302