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History of Feminism

Diamond_Dog

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2. A Republican will say,

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Tue Sep 3, 2024, 08:40 AM

Sep 2024

“That will never happen to me so I don’t care”

A Democrat will say,

“That shouldn’t happen to anyone and I *do* care.”

This old saying applies in so many instances. GOPers don’t care about or fully understand the ramifications of an important issue until it happens to THEM.

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A louder voice in fighting abortion bans: Men in red states-WaPo gift article [View all] irisblue Sep 2024 OP

It might be important to them biophile Sep 2024 #1

A Republican will say, Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #2

Yep. irisblue Sep 2024 #3

Soon we'll see lawsuits by women & their families CrispyQ Sep 2024 #4

I'm glad they've finally come around, but it's only because their wives suffered. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #5

Minor correction: They only came around when they got better education on the issue, the hard way. Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #6

paywall. Can't read. CTyankee Dec 31 #7

I am sorry I canceled my WaPo membership cuz of evil lord bezos irisblue Dec 31 #8