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slightlv

(3,767 posts)
29. When I did this the first time, we had an anthem.
Wed Apr 26, 2023, 06:34 PM
Apr 2023

It is time to bring it back, loud and clear. I think Helen Reddy would agree.

I AM WOMAN. HEAR ME ROAR! IN NUMBERS TO LARGE TO IGNORE!

I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again

[Chorus]
Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong
(Strong)
I am invincible
(Invincible)
I am woman

[Verse 2]
You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

This is what these men don't understand. Every wrong they do to us, only deepens our resolve. Every pain we feel to any ONE of us deepens the resolve of ALL of us to achieve conviction for ALL of us. And, when we do, THEY won't like it.

And we will remember who was on our side, and who wasn't. We will remember who walked by our side... and who screamed to kill us. And Goddess help those who are against us. Because unlike those who walked into the Mother before us rather than give in, we will not go gently into those waters this time. This time we fight with all our might for and with the Goddess. From Diana to Hecate. At least, my personal growth path. I am Woman. Hear me Roar!

I think we need to be requesting that song be played on the radio. The energy is dynamic and catching. We need to be holding rallies with it, like we did before. Build the power, once again. Make them AFRAID!

That's the whole truth wendyb-NC Apr 2023 #1
And nothing but the truth. Solomon Apr 2023 #35
I totally endorse this message, and I am a cisgender white guy /nt localroger Apr 2023 #2
And don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. MLAA Apr 2023 #3
Actually, I want it to hit them. .HARD. MANY TIMES. niyad Apr 2023 #23
+1 stage left Apr 2023 #25
I'll help! Silver Gaia Apr 2023 #53
That would knock their brains out! malthaussen Apr 2023 #36
True! MLAA Apr 2023 #48
+1 MontanaMama Apr 2023 #4
Hear! Hear! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #5
Could not have said it better. Bluethroughu Apr 2023 #6
Well I added the womb for accuracy malaise Apr 2023 #7
There are a lot of "terms" you would need to add if you expect these mentally challenged idiots.... usaf-vet Apr 2023 #14
Hard to believe in 2023 malaise Apr 2023 #17
20 + years ago I was on the local school board that fought off an attempt to kill the sex education. usaf-vet Apr 2023 #44
Well now, Richard D Apr 2023 #8
... Warpy Apr 2023 #9
MY Body, MY Choice, I AM THE LAW DinahMoeHum Apr 2023 #10
Yup. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #11
🎶 "We will, we will crush you..." 🎶 ShazzieB Apr 2023 #15
Stomp Stomp *Clap* / Stomp Stomp *Clap* Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #37
I'll even take that to Mme. Defarge Apr 2023 #12
Bwaaaaah! malaise Apr 2023 #13
Solid ice, concise, precise. Yup. Magoo48 Apr 2023 #16
Tell it, malaise! Mickju Apr 2023 #18
Thank you! Wild blueberry Apr 2023 #19
Oh, hell yes! llmart Apr 2023 #20
I second that. Joinfortmill Apr 2023 #21
And THAT'S the name of THAT tune! 11 Bravo Apr 2023 #22
One loud, and strong, second. FUCK YOU WOMAN-HATIING SCUM. niyad Apr 2023 #24
Eight posts to go for the big 100,000 malaise Apr 2023 #26
Working on it. But will never catch up with you! niyad Apr 2023 #43
This times 1000! Hope22 Apr 2023 #27
"You came from our wombs": Well put! I think Freud got it wrong. Women don't have penis envy. Men LaMouffette Apr 2023 #28
Many men but not all malaise Apr 2023 #31
Oh, yes, I agree! I would say almost all men on the left are secure enough not to feel threatened by LaMouffette Apr 2023 #56
When I did this the first time, we had an anthem. slightlv Apr 2023 #29
How well I remember that moment malaise Apr 2023 #30
Same here, Malaise... slightlv Apr 2023 #33
I remember, too. Silver Gaia Apr 2023 #52
Amen, and we women are the majority MyMission Apr 2023 #32
Sing it, Sister!!! Loud and proud.... Blue Owl Apr 2023 #34
I like it republianmushroom Apr 2023 #38
It takes much more than a wrestling promo The Grand Illuminist Apr 2023 #39
Just came back from the Kehinde Wiley exhibit in SF. reinterpretation of 'traditional' wiggs Apr 2023 #40
*sigh* Roy Rolling Apr 2023 #41
All the time. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #46
Please Fuck Off...Amen spanone Apr 2023 #42
I am still a bit stunned that this is even going on. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #45
What's up with the 'pellucidly' business? GenThePerservering Apr 2023 #47
well said! nt orleans Apr 2023 #49
k&r BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 2023 #50
Well said Duncanpup Apr 2023 #51
Or via large cuts into our abdomens. raging moderate Apr 2023 #54
Important point malaise Apr 2023 #55
That will show them! BannonsLiver Apr 2023 #57
Preach! electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #58
That is NOT all. Not until women's FULL rights are secured. calimary Apr 2023 #59
Agree malaise Apr 2023 #60
May her highness, the lord God, make your words bespeak her truth. jaxexpat Apr 2023 #61
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