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BainsBane

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77. I actually have a very cynical theory about abortion rights

Wed Sep 25, 2013, 01:13 PM

Sep 2013

I think they support it because it advantages them. I'm not talking about all liberal men, of course, but the ones who oppose equal rights in other ways. Abortion makes it easier for them to have sex without permanent consequences. When it comes to things like EEOC law, however, they put up resistance. When it comes to areas that prompt them to give up any of their privilege, whether competing for jobs or adjusting their behavior, they don't like it. So I don't see them as supporting equal rights at all. The hostility toward discussions of domestic violence and rape are obvious red flags indicating they devalue women.

Gen's husband made a wonderful observation, if you read her post above. He looked around and said: They don't like women enough to listen to what they say. That really encapsulates it perfectly.

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More sexual objectification on DU [View all] intaglio Sep 2013 OP

Are they saying the meaning of "date" is have sex with"? uppityperson Sep 2013 #1

If you look at the pictures intaglio Sep 2013 #2

Jury results BainsBane Sep 2013 #3

Tell me, am I a bad person for posting in that thread? NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #4

I can't see what you posted, and the image isn't visible. BainsBane Sep 2013 #5

It was a snarky reply. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #11

Good for you BainsBane Sep 2013 #12

Beefcake has its own sexist aspect Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #14

That is the key issue in sexism, racism, homophobia, antisemitism, etc . . BainsBane Sep 2013 #16

It's a shame that there are no rules on DU against sexual objectification. Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #6

There is no such thing as objectification BainsBane Sep 2013 #7

There's no patriarchy either. Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #8

No, if fact we women persecute men BainsBane Sep 2013 #9

You know.. opiate69 Sep 2013 #10

Me? I'm just a wimenz BainsBane Sep 2013 #13

Ah.. the alleged Doctorate... well then... opiate69 Sep 2013 #17

Alleged BainsBane Sep 2013 #18

Always, always trying to make women victims. polly7 Sep 2013 #32

You obviously don't know the context here BainsBane Sep 2013 #33

That's just what you said before you polly7 Sep 2013 #34

Oh, "started in" BainsBane Sep 2013 #36

My 'boyfriend'? polly7 Sep 2013 #37

Hi, girlfriend!! opiate69 Sep 2013 #43

That was the point BainsBane Sep 2013 #45

Well hiya, Snookums! polly7 Sep 2013 #46

And your reading comprehension is selective then twisting and turning it into polly7 Sep 2013 #47

A victim is someone who conspires with BainsBane Sep 2013 #35

I don't like manipulative bullying trying to polly7 Sep 2013 #38

I suggest you consult a dictionary. BainsBane Sep 2013 #41

"Not engaging in the subject matter"... opiate69 Sep 2013 #42

sigh BainsBane Sep 2013 #44

Good lord ........ the implication was that someone was polly7 Sep 2013 #48

Good post gopiscrap Sep 2013 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Sep 2013 #20

What sets my alarms ringing is the posting of sexualised images intaglio Sep 2013 #19

This. n/t Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #21

B-b-but us men are powerless to control our NATURAL URGES! YoungDemCA Sep 2013 #22

I hate to be a voice of dissent here... Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #23

I've nothing against desire intaglio Sep 2013 #24

Exploitative? Laelth Sep 2013 #26

Yes, exploitative intaglio Sep 2013 #27

Isn't it strange to you ... Laelth Sep 2013 #28

Willing? intaglio Sep 2013 #29

Um ... I am not following you. Laelth Sep 2013 #30

And my first paragraph is the response intaglio Sep 2013 #39

So anything apart from a head and shoulders shot is exploitative? Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #59

No, please read for comprehension intaglio Sep 2013 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Sep 2013 #25

It's okay to lust after celebrities. Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #31

Eddie Vedder would look a bit weird in lingerie... Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #58

Great song, too n/t PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #81

Outside of here JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #40

Do you encounter people so reactionary off line? BainsBane Sep 2013 #50

I don't JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #53

What they perceive a man was supposed to be BainsBane Sep 2013 #54

In an only tangentially related point BainsBane Sep 2013 #55

Okay, I'm going to make a comment and a suggestion... Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #61

the person wasn't in this group or even this thread BainsBane Sep 2013 #62

Okay, I can see that fell on deaf ears... Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #63

WTF are you talking about? BainsBane Sep 2013 #64

Here it is as clear-cut as it gets: Take the Meta crap somewhere else... Violet_Crumble Sep 2013 #65

The thread is Meta BainsBane Sep 2013 #68

Or for what does NOT JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #66

You know, I think that sums it up perfectly BainsBane Sep 2013 #67

Aw, that's so nice to read... redqueen Sep 2013 #69

Yes it is JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Sep 2013 #57

I think it is naivite BainsBane Sep 2013 #60

Oh, you sweet innocent intaglio Sep 2013 #73

Actually I'm not male BainsBane Sep 2013 #74

Edited n/t intaglio Sep 2013 #75

Still wrong BainsBane Sep 2013 #76

IMO it's a blind spot. redqueen Sep 2013 #70

I actually have a very cynical theory about abortion rights BainsBane Sep 2013 #77

Oh yes, I totally agree. redqueen Sep 2013 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Sep 2013 #49

woman here Skittles Sep 2013 #51

You have a knack for getting right to the point BainsBane Sep 2013 #52

So what is you position about women being sickened by objectifying images? intaglio Sep 2013 #56

honestly, I do not wish to "debate" this issue with you Skittles Sep 2013 #79

In other words you cannot debate. intaglio Sep 2013 #80