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In reply to the discussion: Men Resist Green Behavior as Un-Manly [View all]tymorial
(3,433 posts)38. If some, many, average, a number of... men was used
Then perhaps you would be correct. It wasn't written that way. It wasn't posted that way. It generalizes for effect and is yet another condemnation of men in general. I am tired of it. I generally don't bother debating these points with the people that make these insulting generalizations because it is pointless.
If articles were written condemning the behavior of certain women but instead simply stated women there would be outrage and it would be justified. It's hypocrisy and I'm over it
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He is a monster by why tar all men with his evil? There are evil men and women in this world...
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#59
Yes, the "mini van" has been lampooned for years. For me, its better than a truck.
7962
Dec 2017
#22
I don't buy this...my hubs is dedicated to saving the environment. I am sick of this sort of article
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#11
Its about a study, for Petes sake. So you know within it theyll discuss percentages and stats.
bettyellen
Dec 2017
#66
I have to say, I consider this study pop psychology bullshit...it is not even
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#81
you can't trust 'studies' like this. I would have to look at the Data closely and even then...
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#80
I remember reading a study that republicans will NOT chose a similar product marked "green"
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2017
#14
Wow. My father was one of the first to recycle and always taught us to conserve water.
Tipperary
Dec 2017
#15
I'd pretend an objectively neutral response referencing math implied offense as well
LanternWaste
Dec 2017
#48
My father fined me 25 cents whenever I left the room and didn't turn the light off
crazycatlady
Dec 2017
#40
In other words, despite a million years of human evolution, men still think with their dicks. nt
procon
Dec 2017
#16
"Mother" Earth - men who do not believe in environmental protection or Climate Change are typically
CousinIT
Dec 2017
#20
Interesting idea that was explored in this trippy horror movie called Mother....
bettyellen
Dec 2017
#82
I have no doubt that this study's findings are true, but I had to laugh out loud at
Nay
Dec 2017
#21
Well maybe some day you'll take a closer look at your post and figure it out.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2017
#64
...but, if I don't buy a two ton, diesel F-150000 with dual car crushing tires...
LudwigPastorius
Dec 2017
#43
20-plus years ago in reading about "Eco-Feminism" there was a prescient essay warning against ...
Hekate
Dec 2017
#51
Anybody who rides a bicycle can tell you about the guys with absurdly clean and huge pickup trucks.
hunter
Dec 2017
#68
I believe it has much more to do with ignorance and stupidity than masculinity.
democratisphere
Dec 2017
#79