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smirkymonkey

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93. Yes, now that I think of it, there is something very "alpha" and aggressive about toxic femininity

Sun Apr 24, 2022, 07:48 AM

Apr 2022

as well. Even though traditionally "feminine" traits are favored, it is primarily manipulative. I think the whole "toxic" thing in general is about domination, control and masking insecurity.

Those of us who would rather just be who we are have a very hard time with either sex who is wired that way.

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I got very upset and distressed this morning at a FB thread [View all] vlyons Apr 2022 OP

I think Rebl2 Apr 2022 #1

Rush Limbaugh was the original "groomer". llmart Apr 2022 #4

You are Rebl2 Apr 2022 #18

Looks likely that he was a pedophile. wnylib Apr 2022 #35

And overuse and high doses sdfernando Apr 2022 #52

I think of Limbaugh as the "Gateway Crank". Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #43

Rush once was Jeff Christie Kid Berwyn Apr 2022 #82

I did not know that. llmart Apr 2022 #83

Yep, "grooming" is the ultimate projection... Wounded Bear Apr 2022 #2

Or wryter2000 Apr 2022 #3

Every accusation is a confession. onecaliberal Apr 2022 #5

I've been listening to Mozart today also. ☺️ secondwind Apr 2022 #6

I now just post the pic of Madison Cawthorne Kingofalldems Apr 2022 #7

yeah, listening to steve earle this morning for similar reasons. mopinko Apr 2022 #8

'Ya know who the real "groomer" is?' dchill Apr 2022 #9

I have no problem with men teaching kids to chop wood. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2022 #10

shouldn't girls know how to chop wood too? vlyons Apr 2022 #13

Well, yeah! Bayard Apr 2022 #29

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I am a girl. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2022 #70

But this whole idea of "teaching them to be men and do manly things and NOT be like women" smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #61

If they don't understand that you can't force children to behave a certain way... Cracklin Charlie Apr 2022 #73

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FB is a sewer. I rarely go on there anymore as you are absolutely right. gldstwmn Apr 2022 #75

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sorry you went through that. barbtries Apr 2022 #12

Starting to think that most of the problems in this country and the world Walleye Apr 2022 #14

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True. But apparently the right wing needs no excuse for violence. They do it for fun Walleye Apr 2022 #20

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And they wouldn't last five minutes in a real army Walleye Apr 2022 #22

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DU is the only online discussion board I participate in Walleye Apr 2022 #24

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It is an island of sanity in a bat shit crazy world Walleye Apr 2022 #34

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👍I discovered this site after the 2016 election, but didn't join until Joe Biden entered the primari Walleye Apr 2022 #46

Bingo. Weak minds and gender role stupidity.... paleotn Apr 2022 #39

Navy man. I'd love to see more boys in the Navy if it weren't for the war and shit Walleye Apr 2022 #53

The Navy was a compromise... paleotn Apr 2022 #74

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #64

I guess there is such a thing as toxic femininity but I've never heard it referred to Walleye Apr 2022 #69

I suppose that would be conforming to extreme female sterotypes and expecting that of your smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #71

In other words all of our upbringing as girls in the 50s Walleye Apr 2022 #72

Yes, now that I think of it, there is something very "alpha" and aggressive about toxic femininity smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #93

+1000 llmart Apr 2022 #67

73-year-old female here myself. I always like outdoor activities better than indoors.I hate shopping Walleye Apr 2022 #68

A kindred spirit... llmart Apr 2022 #81

LOL, you're just now starting to figure that out? Skittles Apr 2022 #86

I don't think we will be completely safe until men or actually capable of giving birth Walleye Apr 2022 #87

that is a big thing Skittles Apr 2022 #88

So true. That I did figure out sometime ago Walleye Apr 2022 #89

I make the point now that the pedophiles are in the republican party and Qanon Maraya1969 Apr 2022 #15

Your OP reminds me of when my son was little... MontanaMama Apr 2022 #16

Maxist? BS. speak easy Apr 2022 #17

I would respond that it's insulting to his gay friends and family JohnnyRingo Apr 2022 #25

le are really, reallyopto hell with FB llashram Apr 2022 #26

You are so right. We are going through a very dark period in our nation's and seemingly mankind's KPN Apr 2022 #28

All of that conspiracy theory crap is in someone's imagination, but this stuff is very real... lees1975 Apr 2022 #30

When I left FB and Twitter 2 years ago, my quality of life improved hugely NewHendoLib Apr 2022 #31

"Fox News grooms people 24x7 to hate and dismiss anyone and everyone, who doesn't mirror its lies." Sogo Apr 2022 #32

You should have responded with a photo of Denny Hastert. nevergiveup Apr 2022 #33

One of the reasons I left FB 5 or 6 years ago and never looked back. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #36

I hear you. I deleted my FB acct.. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #42

Those highlight reels can be pretty deceptive. My right-wing sister presents a very filtered, deurbano Apr 2022 #62

Show em this. Roses, my favorite needle point star. multigraincracker Apr 2022 #37

I love this! NBachers Apr 2022 #56

One of the reasons I really like this 6'6" guy with tattoos multigraincracker Apr 2022 #65

He is 6' 9" . I like him too. twodogsbarking Apr 2022 #66

I still love this ad when he was running for Lt. Gov BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #92

There is a very easy to use hide post function on FB Sherman A1 Apr 2022 #38

You are right about FoxNews. Pure evil. Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #41

Well, I am confused lonely bird Apr 2022 #44

Sorry for the angst. You are correct in your assessments. Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #45

Grooming accusations from Republicans? The accusations are confessions. n/t Beartracks Apr 2022 #47

Thanks everyone for your comments vlyons Apr 2022 #48

Facenook sucks. The business plan is predatory Warpy Apr 2022 #49

Yep. Celerity Apr 2022 #78

Facebook. twodogsbarking Apr 2022 #51

Case closed Cozmo Apr 2022 #55

This is why I'm not on Facebook any more FakeNoose Apr 2022 #54

Those people have always been there. Mr.Bill Apr 2022 #57

There is no conversation with RWNJ's. hadEnuf Apr 2022 #58

I'm sorry that happened to you. yardwork Apr 2022 #59

There is no conversation with RWNJ's. hadEnuf Apr 2022 #60

there have been far right newspapers for years spreading hate there have been people AllaN01Bear Apr 2022 #63

Fuck Facebook and Fuckerberg. Delete your account, don't feed the beast. Celerity Apr 2022 #77

How do you shut down or delete your Facebook account? Boomerproud Apr 2022 #79

There is a site called "Just Delete Me" which may help. soldierant Apr 2022 #84

Facebook was started as a way for college guys to rate girls. gldstwmn Apr 2022 #80

mabye get off that cesspool FB? Skittles Apr 2022 #85

"Ya know who the real "groomer" is? It's Fox News and the RW hate media" BComplex Apr 2022 #90

I think... Mike Nelson Apr 2022 #91