Fucking pure dumbass

that is the story, in my real life, lol.

my son and i giggle....

as i am allowing him to cut school again, a supposed pink eye, and we discuss this election and what is happening. and he is spot on with history and development today. an outstanding discussion.

ya.

that thinking.

i ^L^O^V^E

^J^U^S^T ^C^A^N^T ^S^T^O^P

...body size, and levels of education.

There was some OP about Tweets yesterday mocking imaginary twitter users.

One even used a "cute" form of the work that we've rejected for any purpose, they wrote "Republit*rd".

It's never OK, none of it, and it stings when I see it from our side.

when done to democratic women.

both Palin and Condoleezza Rice with the excuse being that it was OK because they were right wingers.I remember being accused of sympathizing with their politics when I pointed out the sexism.

Thanks for the welcome back,Sea.

See also hate-filled remarks about Chris Christie's weight, anti-trans remarks when referring to Ann Coulter, anti-gay remarks referring to various legislators, etc.

This is not nearly as progressive of a board as many would like to believe it is, and I think that is particularly clear when it comes to gender and sexuality issues.

There is a lot of sexism flying around at the moment, and even some blatantly right-wing attacks on women that are found here. There was one earlier that was thankfully hidden, but too often they are not. Sexism is a tool, like you say. It is often a genuine feeling, but first and foremost, it is a tool to subjugate women, to remind them of their place, and their status in a man's world. Unfortunately, I think many legitimate criticisms are going to be (justifiably) ignored because of the sexism contained in their arguments. And yes, supporting Warren does not make you not sexist. I can think of at least a few choice examples.

I am not in much of a mood to read the crap that is going to be posted in the next year. I think I will be withdrawing from GD for the most part. I can't stand sexism, I can't stand right-wingery, and I can't stand Clinton, so I don't think I will be interested in much. Sadly the PRG appears to be turning more and more into less of a place for legitimate uninterrupted discussion, and more of a complaint station. Ah well, thank goodness for the new Cannabis Group, eh?

i think, we as a whole, has a much better handle on this than we did when she ran in 2008. i think i am going to look at this as a learning experience. for all women, and hte men that support women, walking into these elections. that extends elsewhere, so this is a good start. it extends to the ceo, classrooms, all over....

so. if hillary makes it thru the primary, i will probably spending my time, learning, watching, voicing, defining the message.

i am not gonna let this discourage me. let me work on a successful womans voice and not the silenced, quieted, victims, for a while.....

this is a very positive good thing. and it is not one i will allow the misogynists to spoil for me. as a matter of fact, every time i hear that whine, it will empower me with the right of what is being accomplished. this is
^T^O^O ^C^O^O^L

i am going ot enjoy it. not be tired, resigned, or ^H^O^P^Eless

^L^I^F^E is ^F^U^N

And yeah, you're right--much as it drives me nuts at times, this place has too many good people not to stick around.

As far as Clinton, I cannot support her, but I think you make a good point. She is the first woman with a very strong chance of becoming president, and it will be a learning experience as you say. Watching the right will not be surprising, I think, but watching the left will be more so. I wonder how much the mask of equality will slip.

And damn straight, Seabeyond. Don't let them get you down--agree with Clinton or not, it is a very cool thing to have a woman not just out there, but leading the pack. I can't say I hope she makes it, but I hope she gives the sexists in our party and others the middle finger the whole time.

^F^I^R^S^T ^T^I^M^E using this...it is very cool

me, too. and yesterday i was directed to what i assume a new group. where i am hearing a handful say they were banned. i checked it out. you know those names you recognize? my gosh... everything fell into place.

i see so much more clearly, now that i am understanding the dynamics. i think we learned a lot over the years.

Yup.

If a person opposes sexist, racist, and homophobic attacks on only those people they already like, then that person does not really oppose sexism, racism, or homophobia.

like

it really pisses me off, .... really. pisses me off, when i have to defend the palins and se cupps.