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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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4. Ha! Got a reply

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2014, 11:28 AM

Jun 2014

I texted "hey sweet thing", then I retexted "you busy?" And got this:

"Sometimes, people try to destroy you, precisely because they recognize your power. Not because they do not see it, but because they see it and they do not want it to exist." -bell hooks

That's awesome!

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bell hooks will text creepy dudes for you [View all] ismnotwasm Jun 2014 OP

wow. that says a whole lot. and we get it often from men on du, giving us advice, seabeyond Jun 2014 #1

I thought it was funny and sad at the same time. ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #2

this is for sweet freedom if she/he is reading. thanks for your Op seabeyond Jun 2014 #3

Ha! Got a reply ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #4

too fuckin true. too too true. lol. i love that quote. so gonna share that with mine. seabeyond Jun 2014 #6

I think it's programmed so you have to be pushy-- it took three texts to get a reply this time ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #5

"Whenever domination is present, love is lacking," seabeyond Jun 2014 #7

I agree with that last statement IronLionZion Jun 2014 #10

Better than telling the guy your number is 456-789-10 in the 123 area code! freshwest Jun 2014 #8

This is brilliant. And possibly educational, for some guys. nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #9