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In reply to the discussion: Since I grew up in the 60s, I think the whole idea [View all]I totally agree with what you state. It's similar to Redqueen's calling to start using feminine pronouns as the default.
Democrats were silent when repubs went on the attack on the word liberal. We've been silent on their misrepresenting policies - clean skies, healthy forests.
WORDS MATTER! And when we sit meekly by & let them diminish words that express our ideals, or use good words to hide hideous policy, it's the same as an attack on our values. No wonder the dem party has swayed so far to the right. Too few of our leaders have defended these values.
But that's another thread. You get my drift. This is the same.
I am a flaming liberal atheist feminist.
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There was a period, collegewise, where all ills, genderwise, were the fault of men.
WingDinger
Feb 2012
#14
yes, exactly a way to shame and shut you up. my boys laugh. we joke about it in the house
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#24
I'm a feminist and fought hard for the ERA. I never hated men nor did I give them up!
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2012
#25
I would consider my wife a feminist. She just calls herself just a lady however.
Broderick
Feb 2012
#28
emphatically, YES du men agree with the political feminist goals. emphatically, YES. nt
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#45
sure. but that is often times the hard part of being pragmatic and speaking out
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#60