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In reply to the discussion: Young women, are you upset you'll have to pay for Viagra [View all]NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)116. Well, since it's apparently where you would think all the misandrists gather
You would see the highest concentration of misandry. Except there isn't any.
Seriously, give up on this misandry crap. The only people you're being an ally to are the utterly misogynistic MRAs.
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Posts like this, and the other, aren't really becoming a progressive discussion board.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2013
#1
And, at this point...at this time of night...I am guess the best jury vote would be 3-3.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#15
You were right...........3 to 3 to leave: I am surprised. I thought it would be hidden.
CaliforniaPeggy
Oct 2013
#18
Yes they are. The PSA* screening isn't because the evidence for it's utility is lacking.
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#16
Ovarian cancer tests aren't that great but they're all we have for now. Does that mean it shouldn't
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#69
that is exactly the point. doctors are making the decisions. not preventative, but
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#74
How would you feel if I "explained" to you the reasons you shouldn't have a mammogram?
lumberjack_jeff
Oct 2013
#106
I'm offended too lumberjackjeff and I'm a woman. The sex wars on DU are ridiculous. I usually
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#112
We desperately need single payer, and I agree. I would like to see us have a system like
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#115
well then, that is something that should change. PSA tests do save lives. So do
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#126
it is all we have right now and it should be covered. So should ovarian cancer screenings.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#130
I don't give a damn if you agree or not. My husband's friend is alive because of that test.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#138
I guess that means you think ovarian cancer screenings shouldn't be considered preventative either.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#142
I don't know the scientific literature regarding ovarian cancer screenings.
tammywammy
Oct 2013
#143
and because you have said genes, along with breast cancer, and prostate cancer for men that is
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#145
that means that 50% of women and 25% of men that are tested are getting proper results and
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#159
literally, hands on is more accurate and that is covered. when further tests are needed the doctor
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#160
the thing, i have a father genetically inclined with a killer prostate cancer gene. a husband whose
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#162
"Misandry" is an oppression that exists in the minds of neckbeards on the internet.
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#8
i am confused here skittle. he linked to creekdogs thread. a MAN. and he well knows creekdog is a
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#200
Because it fits his narrative that there's a cadre of misandrists among the DU women.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#215
i sent him a PM correcting him, he posted all the while, not correcting himself
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#216
I know him here. He doesn't seem to know me, but he's called me female about 6 times or so
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#207
i know i have said at least... at least once you are a man. i guess this is all about not giving a
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#210
NO, he's decided to lie about me because it makes my post seem sexist if he calls me a woman
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#212
which is why, as the first to post on your OP, i discussed my boys, and what they will experience
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#214
I thought insurance always paid for viagra - but not birth control. Now we have equality.
patricia92243
Oct 2013
#10
That's simply factually untrue, many plans don't cover Viagra or Cialis, or any ED medication...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#186
I agree. Leveling the playing field makes those already at an advantage feel mistreated.
Lex
Oct 2013
#23
no. it has never even been a thought or consideration. or any other male medical condition.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#20
No. Well, I'm kind of miffed about the insurance part because filtering human rights through
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#21
since most of us feminist man hating harpies knows nucleardem often stands up for women,
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#35
Only fair since the post mocking we poor widdle mens with a similar subject line
Pab Sungenis
Oct 2013
#60
Which was fucking appalling --- The not covering Birth Control aspect, I mean.
Warren DeMontague
Oct 2013
#36
so cause you are pissed at the MAN that wrote the OP you decide a whole bunch of sexist garbage
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#65
you know well it was sexist. that was your intent pab. you do not fool anyone. because you are
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#77
ah... i am a girl, to your man. ya, gotcha. keep going. our society has a ton of sexist jabs you can
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#88
Yes, dont' take your word for it because you don't know what you're talking about
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#209
My insurance doesn't cover ED drugs. I don't think most do in most cases.
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2013
#166
You are getting your ass handed to you in this thread, and now you're reduced to
Sheldon Cooper
Oct 2013
#84
hint: as long as you make assumptions about me then you will always be wrong.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#68
and right now, i have a son that is trying all that to be adult as the burdens are weighing him down
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#94
but, i am not seeing how that justifies your sexism you are going out of your way to give us in this
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#70
the continued threat from that that if women do not toe the line we lose your support.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#103
I'm a regular poster in HoF, and I have yet to see any of this denigration of men.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#111
Well, since it's apparently where you would think all the misandrists gather
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#116
One sentence, and one I neither condone nor see as even close to a majority opinion.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#128
That's not misandry, that's pointing out an obvious cornerstone of patriarchy.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#139
Your ridiculous characterization of what patriarchy actually is is telling.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#158
Obviously, women should be required to bear the full cost of men's health insurance. Duh.
Orrex
Oct 2013
#50
You forgot to add this: and get no health care for themselves in return.
Sheldon Cooper
Oct 2013
#51
Misandry is one of society's greatest ills, right next to reverse racism. nt
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#59
Reverse racism is what white people whine about when they think black people
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#122
of course it is maddening to you. cause really a man has NOTHING to do with a preg. rw'ers are
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#78
Oh dear, the old "I favor equal rights not special rights" card combined with
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#152
When speaking of scientific advances, I'd also like to see a highly effective reversible male BC.
moriah
Oct 2013
#164
Why is it so hard for some people to comprehend that NO ONE has the right to compel a woman to
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#171
I've always paid for Viagra and prostate exams when I've paid for my insurance
gollygee
Oct 2013
#169
No. Am I upset that this kind of blech is posted on DU, a Democratic website?
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#173
If this is in regards to the "Men, are you upset..." post, I don't find it
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#175
The posts it responded to were certainly blech for a Democratic site, for sure.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#185
But I am male and I wrote that thread you are complaining about --and it didn't denigrate
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#234
actually most women here have posted that they are happy to pay for insurance that treats men
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#190
no and no. also misandry is not a real thing, just like hatred of straight people
La Lioness Priyanka
Oct 2013
#236
lol. it is always good to see my name front and fore center, time and again. but, i think if you
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#246
but the only example you cite is my thread, and I'm a man and I didn't belittle
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#259