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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]lindysalsagal
(22,842 posts)31. I think they're still burning women in india. Not sure.
Sharia law is alive and well, and subjects women to routine treatment just above their livestock.
This is not entirely gone from our modern society, sad to say.
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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
