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In reply to the discussion: Misandry is real, misandry is out there... [View all]Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)56. Oh I was talking about going all out
finding out who they are, posting their pictures and phone numbers and addresses on the internet, the whole nine yards.
And in truth, all of us should be doing as you said = letting them know they won't be tolerated anywhere they put their violent threats or any time they attempt to silence a woman through fear and intimidation.
When I read how Rodgers made a U-turn just to throw a drink at two women in public who would not return his hello, it reminded me of all the men who have cursed me, spit at me, called me names or said "Whatsa matter B**ch, too good to talk to me?" etc just because I walked past them without acknowledging their whistling/catcalling/ "Psssst1" or other beastly public behavior.
This has happened in clubs, convenience stores, walking down a sidewalk. What a relief to turn older!
But these people should not feel that society thinks they are engaging in acceptable behavior. When this would happen, other men around would turn their heads and ignore it instead of standing up for me.
Maybe it's time we just stand up for ourselves.
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And they don't have *institutional* backing, either. So that counts for something, IMO. nt
AverageJoe90
May 2014
#17
People can always learn, and improve themselves. Even cynical ol' me acknowledges as much. n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#34
Sorry BS. In the military met plenty of racists of both races that used their rank.
Katashi_itto
May 2014
#57
But they also gather at the polls and vote insane misogynists into office to harm women.
freshwest
May 2014
#20
Sorry, I was still in the realm of the OP's satire. You are correct, and I was thinking of the other
freshwest
May 2014
#50
a newbie is whining about people picking on white men. 99/100 that indicates Republican troll
geek tragedy
May 2014
#13
Projection is exactly what it is. And maybe a dash (or more) of narcissism. n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#36
But that would involve toning down the ego. And some simply can't handle that. n/t
nomorenomore08
May 2014
#37
I once knew a woman who detested men, but she had no power over anyone, so she was simply annoying.
Throd
May 2014
#16