Battle of the Sexists

[H2O Man]

68. There have been

two other issues where a group of DUers (including several I both like and respect) have disagreed with me strongly -- not unlike here.

The first was during the 2008 democratic primary season. I would have been happy with either Senator Clinton or Senator Obama. However, in February, I endorsed Obama. I did so because I thought he had a better chance at winning the general election, and that if elected, had a greater potential to make meaningful change in the system.

The second involves the issue of domestic violence. I believe that it is essential to examine all forms of domestic violence, as they impact each member of a family. I do not subscribe to theories that limit the working definition to a single domestic relationship, or that identify one group as being entirely responsible or entirely victimized by violence.

Some issues are as complicated, as they are important. I could post things that are aimed entirely at getting positive responses, but that isn't my goal. I try to take an honest look at those issues, and to discuss them from my own point of view. In the OP, of course, I do cite Fromm's work in this area; it's a giggle that some folks here want to deny or dismiss what anyone who has undertaken a serious look at that specific area knows is accurate.

In doing so, I know that some people will react harshly. When people disagree, and raise different opinions, I'm glad to respond to them. But I don't take the "shit-stirrer" nonsense serious enough to invest energy in responding.