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highplainsdem

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16. When was this? I remember grade school kids arguing about which presidential candidate they
Sat Nov 16, 2024, 12:50 PM
Nov 2024

preferred, and a middle school social studies assignment to write a speech that one of the presidential candidates that year might give.

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In essence, these boys have joined The Stepford Men's Association. no_hypocrisy Nov 2024 #1
Life is easier for them if they don't have to compete with more capable women for jobs Walleye Nov 2024 #3
I remember Reagan "joking" that there would less unemployment (for men) no_hypocrisy Nov 2024 #4
Of course, as much as they praise competition, they are seriously afraid of it Walleye Nov 2024 #8
They don't just hate women, they hate our values and priorities. That's why they are in sympathy with Republicans. Walleye Nov 2024 #2
They must have been exposed to some very powerful online propaganda. yardwork Nov 2024 #5
The far right targets them through online forums on video games. meadowlander Nov 2024 #18
That's what I think, too. yardwork Nov 2024 #19
Hear, hear. jeffreyi Nov 2024 #24
Better get that now before it is banned/eliminated. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #39
note that gamergate is still around DonCoquixote Nov 2024 #43
Oh yeah, big time propaganda, Putin style zorbasd Nov 2024 #29
You mean the online world? Hekate Nov 2024 #46
Andrew Tate effect. It is a big problem in Great Britain schools blm Nov 2024 #6
These young idiots don't realize how this is going to make going through puberty that much harder for them. Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #7
Will they really? It was always uphill for women is this area, now how much moreso TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #10
Young girls have parents. I'm sure the progressive parents will lend all their support to encourage their Baitball Blogger Nov 2024 #12
Djt has normalized toxic masculinity. magicarpet Nov 2024 #9
and how are the boys who are not conventionally masculine treated? DBoon Nov 2024 #11
Back in the 60's, 70's - you had better not even have the kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #40
Listening to MSNBC this morning it seems the poor, disadvantaged, white men in this country are Vinca Nov 2024 #13
I've heard the same from women in LE. yardwork Nov 2024 #20
Depressing but not surprising that even boys from progressive families are embracing the misogyny. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #14
Well, what happens if these young men impregnate young girls and the girls and their parents seek legal Texin Nov 2024 #28
In my day fellow students were considered to be a bit of a dork or nerd for even caring about politics. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #15
When was this? I remember grade school kids arguing about which presidential candidate they highplainsdem Nov 2024 #16
80s and early 90s BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #17
Not where I grew up in the 80s and early 90s Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #23
You and your friends hung out and talked politics on Friday nights? BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #27
Not hardcore deep political discussions... Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #37
That amazes me Cirsium Nov 2024 #31
We just didn't hang out and talk about politics on Friday night. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #33
Damages their mental health? Cirsium Nov 2024 #36
Do you know any Republicans who dont look at it like that? kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #42
I've always wondered about the link between misogyny and porn,especially the kinkier expressions of it? BattleRow Nov 2024 #21
They think they're all going to get laid now... Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #22
Well with VR who needs human contact? jeffreyi Nov 2024 #25
Sixteen year old boys are all testostaron and no brains. You shouldn't expect deep thoughts. flashman13 Nov 2024 #26
Really? Cirsium Nov 2024 #34
You should probably consider that 12 year olds going to political meetings is not a universal experience BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #35
A lot of teen boys think GenThePerservering Nov 2024 #38
That's very true. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #41
Breeding more incels. So many men and boys have no clue. paleotn Nov 2024 #30
The incels are looking for answers in the wrong place. The liberals, who they assume are all elite and Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #32
It's no longer just incels. It's a vast number of young men NickB79 Nov 2024 #45
My daughter's male classmates were already idolizing Andrew Tate in middle school NickB79 Nov 2024 #44
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