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11. You summed it up well.

Wed Jul 16, 2014, 04:55 PM

Jul 2014

I don't know how anyone finds this or such sayings/terms either empowering or complimentary.

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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned? Really? How often ... [View all] 11 Bravo Jul 2014 OP

i think humans generally dont do well when scorned La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #1

Fortunately most people when scorned, don't resort to violence. cali Jul 2014 #2

Yes. conservaphobe Jul 2014 #3

i think scorn makes most people vindictive. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2014 #4

Yes, men are much more likely to do the deed and slaughter Warpy Jul 2014 #5

For some reason, that phrase does not offend me - it empowers me. Marie Marie Jul 2014 #6

That's why the expression needs to be retired. Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #7

The phrase turns up regularly on men's rights forums. Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #9

Gee imagine that. redqueen Jul 2014 #14

You summed it up well. redqueen Jul 2014 #11

+1 leftstreet Jul 2014 #12

Thank you for this. Luminous Animal Jul 2014 #16

really? we're going to start this again? 2pooped2pop Jul 2014 #15

I guess it was this or another Nader thread. (n/t) Jim Lane Jul 2014 #17

Lol Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #19