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bvf

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3. Yep, it seems to be a defining criterion in a lot of cases.

Reply to Binkie The Clown (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 3, 2015, 07:46 PM

Oct 2015

And in the catholic realm, some are still whooping it up and backslapping Pope Frank for his one-time (Act now and avoid the rush!) forbearance in allowing women who've had abortions to be "forgiven." (And of course, only a man can offer such.)

Love that comment, btw. Good on her!

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Oppressive mysogynists are oppressive mysogynists even if that's their religion. Binkie The Clown Oct 2015 #1

Yep, it seems to be a defining criterion in a lot of cases. bvf Oct 2015 #3

What an outstanding response! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #2

I agree. Behind the Aegis Oct 2015 #7

This is a very good comparison Lordquinton Oct 2015 #8

One slight problem with your comparision... Behind the Aegis Oct 2015 #9

All in context reffered to both male and female Lordquinton Oct 2015 #14

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! beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #19

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