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In reply to the discussion: We all know men who think they deserve to own women: This is a horrifying exaggeration of that. [View all]upaloopa
(11,417 posts)16. So your posse recs you post gunners get that too
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We all know men who think they deserve to own women: This is a horrifying exaggeration of that. [View all]
lindysalsagal
May 2013
OP
I have 0 posse, and I don't know anyone on here. I am not a chronic user. Sorry.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#22
So I wanted to wait awhile so you could get what you needed out of this OP and me.
upaloopa
May 2013
#102
"You are all about yourself and your need for gratification. " Pure projection.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#308
Well my post has been turned over to the jury and it is still standing. You know why? Because
upaloopa
May 2013
#313
And even among (many, not all) of the men I've known who are "good guys"
Arugula Latte
May 2013
#223
You find somewhere else. This is a reality. More assaults in the military today.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#8
As a white man, I don't claim to share the same "reality" as, say, a black man
SwissTony
May 2013
#188
You don't know shit about reality. You have your opinions based on the paradigm you see life
upaloopa
May 2013
#218
If you will remember some time back we had the same conversation and I told you I have a lot to
upaloopa
May 2013
#107
So, you don't see anything wrong with the initial assumption and are doubling down on it?
Turborama
May 2013
#190
Just because you don't know anyone personally doesn't mean the attitude isn't out there
justiceischeap
May 2013
#179
Some people just want a happy picture of reality, regardless of it's accuracy.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#49
Well I have a wife, a mother, a mother in law, sisters in law, nieces I've had lots of female
upaloopa
May 2013
#111
Thank you. I actually really enjoy men- but I know the realities of our society.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#89
I just notice you are the one cursing. "shit" "a hole" very cave like. Thanks.
JanMichael
May 2013
#280
The important thing is that you got out. Good for you. It's not easy sometimes.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#29
That's what I said, and they knew I meant business, too. Happy for your later happiness.
freshwest
May 2013
#115
So are some women. The abuse is more likely to be verbal and emotional rather
winter is coming
May 2013
#92
I am lucky in that I don't "know" any men like that. The men I have known (well enough to keep
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#6
Several posters seem to be more disturbed by the OP's assertion that we all know someone like this
Gormy Cuss
May 2013
#214
+1. lol. good point. it is like when we say grown men are acting like 13 yr old boys.
seabeyond
May 2013
#193
The day I find out I know someone who thinks he deserves to own women...
cherokeeprogressive
May 2013
#10
If they're ostracized, singled out, and shunned like the monsters they are...
cherokeeprogressive
May 2013
#17
I don't think that was what they were trying to do - at least not specifically
whopis01
May 2013
#222
When did you develop that hypothesis? You sure as hell weren't born that way. Isn't it a bit
upaloopa
May 2013
#116
I find it flattering you think I built such a theory of my own volition.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#117
It's not clear to you because you don't agree with me. But I do have a good understanding.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#301
Also.. just for old times sake, here's an accounting of another now-convicted murderer whom I knew..
opiate69
May 2013
#318
Judeo-christian tradition begins with Mary as a prostitute and Eve a greedy corruptor.
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#55
you use women in a utilitarian way. whenever an issue is posted that negatively affects women...
CreekDog
May 2013
#330
Whatever. You're talking to a voice command, self-propelled bottle opener. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
May 2013
#332
Exactly: Some believe they deserve to own women, but few take these steps to make it actually happen
lindysalsagal
May 2013
#77
They have no authority over me that I do not allow under informed consent.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#150
K&R. I do know men who think this way. It is disgusting and unacceptable.
NRaleighLiberal
May 2013
#94
I'm probalby not as with it as a lot of progressive men - I admit that I have had a tendency to piss
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#104
I wonder where you got your social science degree? We are all not made from some chemical formula
upaloopa
May 2013
#113
if you REALLY don't know ANY men who feel that way - you do need to learn about life
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#123
It is neither ancient nor impulsive. It is a product of socialization.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#120
at least since the rise of the agrarian era - as far as pre-history we don't know
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#124
Agrarian era? Are you referring to the rise of agriculture? Or Agrarianism?
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#127
when humans started organizing Agriculture in the Fertile Crescent and in the Southern Arabian
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#151
there is such a thing as critical thinking and recognizing that causes and effects are complex
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#171
The absurdity in your post lies in the false belief that male violence is innate.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#305
of course it is not innate in the sense that it cannot be and should not be controlled. If that
Douglas Carpenter
May 2013
#311
Statistically, you probably know at least one wife who is physically abused by her husband.
Squinch
May 2013
#269
And yet, the OP didn't say that her words applied to all men. And you have just agreed that,
Squinch
May 2013
#289
Not in case. My ex harrasses me, continues to e-mail, text,... despite my best effort
JackN415
May 2013
#130
"Work to support me" came from the attitude "don't work because I will support you."
Gormy Cuss
May 2013
#296
It's you who wrongfully misinterprete what I wrote. non-sequitur in your thinking and logic.
JackN415
May 2013
#189
There is gender equality in non-criminal pyschopaths. It doesn't have to be criminal to cause...
JackN415
May 2013
#187
The men are the customers, the women are the product. That's how the business model
geek tragedy
May 2013
#245
It seems that your post was meant to bother and offend, so mission accomplished, I guess.
Matariki
May 2013
#339
Many *people* don't value human beings. People express such a mentality differently..
RedCappedBandit
May 2013
#154
So you and most men on DU have stories of their children being murdered by women?
Arugula Latte
May 2013
#244
what the fuck it has to do with ANYTHING is that was the subject of the post you replied to.
Scout
May 2013
#277
I have to agree on this issue. Anyone who knows a troglodyte, misogynistic woman-owner
Common Sense Party
May 2013
#258
I don't believe I did assume that. If a woman-owning cave man is among your acquaintances or social
Common Sense Party
May 2013
#281
You really should not be commenting in this thread, as it is NOT about politics.
Common Sense Party
May 2013
#251
theres also consentual BDSM lifestyle "ownership" of both men and women but....consent is the key...
CarrieLynne
May 2013
#227
+1 you and I fall into this troll-thread trap. Normally, I would skip stuffs like this. :) n/t
JackN415
May 2013
#247
Here's an example of a doctor in Houston who has assaulted his wife.
Manifestor_of_Light
May 2013
#299