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riqster

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135. Thanks. At the core, we are all members of the human race.

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 09:45 PM

Jun 2014

Too often we allow those in power to divide us; or come up with divisions of our own. My big takeaway from the 60's and 70's was and is the realization that unity is possible.

But not without one helluva lot of struggle.

Good on you for the work you do, and the positive energy you spread.

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George F. Will: being raped grants one a "coveted status that confers privileges" [View all] riqster Jun 2014 OP

holy shit mercuryblues Jun 2014 #1

Long ago. What epic fuckwittery emanates from Mr. Will. riqster Jun 2014 #2

THIS. Times infinity. nt AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #15

Maybe this can be the catalyst for that long-overdue dejobbing. riqster Jun 2014 #20

Isn't he now on Fox? GP6971 Jun 2014 #55

Here's an article I posted in HoF about this asshole ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #3

Yeah, I read it too. riqster Jun 2014 #4

Righteous rant, Riqster. freshwest Jun 2014 #58

Thanks. Sent a copy to the Post's help desk. riqster Jun 2014 #62

"capacious definitions of sexual assault". WTF?! bluesbassman Jun 2014 #5

What is capacious is his "willful" ignorance. riqster Jun 2014 #8

I will tell the two women in my family they have special status. roguevalley Jun 2014 #34

Ah yes, such wonderful good fortune. riqster Jun 2014 #42

Republicans need to STFU about rape... CTyankee Jun 2014 #77

This Liberalynn Jun 2014 #97

That is so sick. ananda Jun 2014 #6

Indeed. And he is a respected pundit, honored and feted around the Capitol. riqster Jun 2014 #7

pundit? pundiot. ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2014 #9

Stealing. Thanks. riqster Jun 2014 #11

Today's Worst. Person. In The World! KamaAina Jun 2014 #10

Pretty rarefied company he keeps, eh? riqster Jun 2014 #12

I am ashamed to admit this, but he was once my favorite conservative. KamaAina Jun 2014 #13

Yes, "conservatism" has gone from bad to evil over the years. riqster Jun 2014 #18

Honestly......FUCK YOU, George Will. AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #14

Thanks. Therapy, good friends, good doctors, and playing loud music all help a lot. riqster Jun 2014 #16

Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #57

Men who discount sexual assault in the way Will has Skidmore Jun 2014 #17

Good point. riqster Jun 2014 #19

Well, for one thing he was a pretty flagrant adulterer...his wife was so pissed she threw his CTyankee Jun 2014 #122

Didn't know that. Wow. riqster Jun 2014 #136

I don't know how any woman can find him attractive...pale male priss...a real dreamboat... CTyankee Jun 2014 #157

I think that Will needs to be educated on what constitutes rape. Beacool Jun 2014 #21

No means no. Pretty easy, really. riqster Jun 2014 #22

From personnel experience, it's not just women. n/t OnlinePoker Jun 2014 #118

You are right. Beacool Jun 2014 #123

If a human being walks down the street with absolutely NO CLOTHES ON, she/he is japple Jun 2014 #125

My same point. Beacool Jun 2014 #131

He makes me absolutely sick. smirkymonkey Jun 2014 #23

I sometimes wonder if he was always this disgusting, riqster Jun 2014 #25

Yes, he's always been a snobbish, ultra-conservative asshole. n/t FSogol Jun 2014 #52

And a rape enthusiast, evidently. riqster Jun 2014 #79

All in the day for someone tasked with excusing the crimes of Reagan and the Bushes. FSogol Jun 2014 #80

Neglect not Nixon. riqster Jun 2014 #81

The Reagan and Bush(es) admins are making Nixon look reasonable. FSogol Jun 2014 #82

Massively. riqster Jun 2014 #83

I used to read him years ago - TBF Jun 2014 #100

Never read him, I must admit. riqster Jun 2014 #101

He must've been in the Washington Post - TBF Jun 2014 #108

Dear George Will: Brigid Jun 2014 #24

Cut his mic!! 2naSalit Jun 2014 #26

That would be nice. But he won't go willingly. riqster Jun 2014 #150

then a way to 2naSalit Jun 2014 #159

Lots of noise and bad PR is a good start. riqster Jun 2014 #160

Agreed. n/t 2naSalit Jun 2014 #161

This calls for a.... AZ Mike Jun 2014 #27

Good point. Haven't seen that strip for a while. riqster Jun 2014 #36

I think most humans who use their brains know... liberalmuse Jun 2014 #28

And that there are monied interests who ensure he has his platform. riqster Jun 2014 #30

It's unsettling, to say the least. liberalmuse Jun 2014 #33

Frighteningly accurate. riqster Jun 2014 #40

Contact the Washington Post: Lars39 Jun 2014 #29

On it. Thanks. riqster Jun 2014 #38

Here's the reply: riqster Jun 2014 #76

Only overwhelming numbers of people complaining Lars39 Jun 2014 #84

S'truth. riqster Jun 2014 #85

Crusty old white men commenting on women's issues. The mind boggles. Initech Jun 2014 #31

Or perhaps DOES know about, as suggested elsewhere on this thread. riqster Jun 2014 #48

He's always been a jerk. Often it's not worth arguing with jerks: struggle4progress Jun 2014 #32

Arguing with, agreed. Public shaming is worthwhile, though. riqster Jun 2014 #45

I'm totally for public shaming. I notice he's so concerned about BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #130

Yeah, adult males are not an oppressed class. Will is trying to keep his power intact. riqster Jun 2014 #133

I didn't realize you're a guy.... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #134

Thanks. At the core, we are all members of the human race. riqster Jun 2014 #135

... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #139

George Wills is a Rat Fucking Bastard for writing this! hrmjustin Jun 2014 #35

Why? That motherfucker sure isn't sorry for what he wrote. riqster Jun 2014 #44

Good point. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #49

George Will... sendero Jun 2014 #37

Says it perfectly: riqster Jun 2014 #43

George Will is a fucking piece of shit. NuclearDem Jun 2014 #39

No. Nor shame. John Birch in the flesh. riqster Jun 2014 #41

what an elite blowhard. fuck you george, your opinion means nothing. spanone Jun 2014 #46

It means nothing, but is broadcast far and wide. riqster Jun 2014 #47

Mr.Will, I'll see your opinion and raise you an experience. madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #50

Very well put, Madame. riqster Jun 2014 #63

Hey, George. What does it feel like to have your head up your ass? TiredOfNo Jun 2014 #51

Exactly. AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #59

He should be able to answer, having lots of experience with such contortions. riqster Jun 2014 #64

In Will's case, being a privileged idiot Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #53

Excellent point. Perhaps he is projecting. riqster Jun 2014 #65

Stick a fork in him, he's done. MADem Jun 2014 #54

A misogynistic fuckwit is George. riqster Jun 2014 #66

This utterly appalling statement... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #56

And his statement needs to be spread, repeatedly, as Akin's misogyny was. riqster Jun 2014 #69

George Will is a know nothing piece of shit. That he pretends to be intelligent Rex Jun 2014 #60

Front row seat? Hell, a starring role: riqster Jun 2014 #70

He deserves endless encores! Rex Jun 2014 #87

And Sarah Palin can provide the musical accompaniment. riqster Jun 2014 #89

Maybe they can do a duet to Great Ball's of Fire and Brimestone. Rex Jun 2014 #112

Arthur Brown's "Fire" is a natural: riqster Jun 2014 #114

I think Ring of Fire would be a good one too. Rex Jun 2014 #116

And Alice Cooper: riqster Jun 2014 #117

Hard to top Alice Cooper. Rex Jun 2014 #119

Rawk! riqster Jun 2014 #121

Is Will fucking high? MrScorpio Jun 2014 #61

No, he's just being himself. riqster Jun 2014 #71

WTF. n/t, only emoticons. Chan790 Jun 2014 #67

Very succinct. riqster Jun 2014 #73

George Will is an asshole deutsey Jun 2014 #68

True. Birchism is quite profitable these days. riqster Jun 2014 #74

Would he then want to.....you know the rest. WinkyDink Jun 2014 #72

If it confers such privilege, he should rush to get such privilege. riqster Jun 2014 #75

"#SurvivorPrivilege", brilliant takedown. riqster Jun 2014 #78

The problem I have with Will's argument Harmony Blue Jun 2014 #86

If this fucker's words aren't proof enough of the pervasiveness of misogyny bullwinkle428 Jun 2014 #88

Yah hey. Proof positive that rape culture exists. riqster Jun 2014 #90

Why the WP still prints his column I do not know. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #91

Money and power. Only reasons I can think of. riqster Jun 2014 #92

I suspect 90% of WP readers would not miss George Will yellowcanine Jun 2014 #95

Here's hoping they make enough noise to cause his cancellation. riqster Jun 2014 #96

Will's argument T2- Jun 2014 #93

Base in every sense of the word. riqster Jun 2014 #94

The sponsors of Will's show and Wapo and its advertisers need to hear from merrily Jun 2014 #98

Good question. riqster Jun 2014 #99

Apparently, he is at FOX now. Don't know if I'd bother sending them a protest. merrily Jun 2014 #102

A very good idea. riqster Jun 2014 #104

We have to learn to go after them where they love to go after us. The wallet. merrily Jun 2014 #106

Every time I think my level of disgust cannot be exceeded the Republicans The Traveler Jun 2014 #103

I can relate. My OP was written AFTER I had calmed down somewhat. riqster Jun 2014 #105

Will's not "circling the drain," he's "circling the event horizon" by now MisterP Jun 2014 #107

Bordering on a parallel universe? That would fit. riqster Jun 2014 #109

Well done, Will. Keep flapping that pie hole! TygrBright Jun 2014 #110

Best pun ever! riqster Jun 2014 #111

I am sorry for what you had to endure. robbob Jun 2014 #113

Thanks, and all the best to you on your healing journey. riqster Jun 2014 #115

Exactly Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #120

Had a friend who got a new coat as a present (she called it a "rapegift") aquart Jun 2014 #124

Holy shit. riqster Jun 2014 #137

most of the women I have known in my life demigoddess Jun 2014 #126

Same here, albeit a different gender. riqster Jun 2014 #140

My reaction exactly to Mr. Will catrose Jun 2014 #127

Such an attitude as he has is hard to comprehend. riqster Jun 2014 #141

This what he opens thread with Leme Jun 2014 #128

I think it's slightly different: he is attacking progressive thinking. riqster Jun 2014 #142

well, i think he is calling the colleges progressive Leme Jun 2014 #143

I agree with you, I just don't think he is stopping there. riqster Jun 2014 #146

well we do know the KKKoch brothers underthematrix Jun 2014 #129

Well, that seems like a consensual relationship. riqster Jun 2014 #149

Next column packman Jun 2014 #132

Sad, but he well might think thus. riqster Jun 2014 #138

...and he's supposed to be one of their "intellectuals"???? LoisB Jun 2014 #144

Pseudo-intellectual, I would say. riqster Jun 2014 #145

Spoken like a True Serial Rapist, Georgie. 2banon Jun 2014 #147

He's a sicko, that is for sure. riqster Jun 2014 #148

Exactly, calling in to question (for me) a step above 'tolerance' levels.. 2banon Jun 2014 #153

An outcome to be devoutly wished. riqster Jun 2014 #154

Fuck George Will. blackspade Jun 2014 #151

No, thanks, I'm not into sex with venomous reptiles. riqster Jun 2014 #152

I meant metaphorically only of course! blackspade Jun 2014 #155

Of course, but how could I pass up an opportunity to say something rude about Will? riqster Jun 2014 #156

;) blackspade Jun 2014 #158