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19. Isn't this the nutjob who was deliberately baited by his dog?

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Sun May 10, 2015, 08:42 AM

May 2015

"She made me do it" is classic abuser language. Dobson is a sorry excuse for a human being.

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James Dobson on Domestic Violence: Women “Deliberately Bait” Their Husbands [View all] PeaceNikki May 2015 OP

The takeaway I got was... trumad May 2015 #1

The impression I got from Dobson that he may have been sniffing airplane glue for a very long time eloydude May 2015 #24

Oh yes shenmue May 2015 #31

And one of those males who thinks women always lie Warpy May 2015 #86

Isn't that what they say after they abuse you...you made me do it... haikugal May 2015 #2

Believe me, I know. He always told me it was my fault and convinced his mother of it as well. PeaceNikki May 2015 #3

Yes he is..I've always hated that guy. haikugal May 2015 #5

No doubt. I'll never understand why people even try to make arguments like this. bluegopher May 2015 #4

There are a lot of Christians who support this theory. Women should be submissive. PeaceNikki May 2015 #7

Well if only women would follow scripture they would know how to act.. haikugal May 2015 #8

Wrong conclusion Ms. Yertle May 2015 #6

Many on DU feel that those who are 'provoked' have some rationale for violence just as Dobson Bluenorthwest May 2015 #9

I know, BNW. The discussions have brought me back to a dark place where I was blamed PeaceNikki May 2015 #10

They can not see the completion of the ideas they are promoting, which is abuse of the weak Bluenorthwest May 2015 #11

Thank you for stressing the importance of that. PeaceNikki May 2015 #12

"Sincerely held beliefs" my ass. calimary May 2015 #28

+10 million!!!! Agreed. It's been distressing watching some of the dialogue here this week riderinthestorm May 2015 #51

You must respect religious beliefs, Blue. beam me up scottie May 2015 #89

If James Dobson is peddling it, I'm not buying. Paladin May 2015 #13

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What the fuck? Worse than what, exactly? PeaceNikki May 2015 #16

There is no excuse for any violence or abuse. edgineered May 2015 #17

It sounded like you were saying that being passive aggressive is "worse" than physically abusing som PeaceNikki May 2015 #18

No one drives another to be violent, a person can walk away. End it. bettyellen May 2015 #65

pig ibegurpard May 2015 #15

Isn't this the nutjob who was deliberately baited by his dog? winter is coming May 2015 #19

Yes, I believe he used that story to stress the importence of beating children into PeaceNikki May 2015 #20

And let's not forget this little gem: Orrex May 2015 #21

"One of the most influential Christian leaders" PeaceNikki May 2015 #22

Truly inspirational. Orrex May 2015 #27

A bully AND a perv, huh tularetom May 2015 #34

I'd bet in Mr Dobson's case... malthaussen May 2015 #49

I bet his wife deserved it every time he slapped her around--that's how he knows librechik May 2015 #23

She probably doesn't listen. Orrex May 2015 #26

That was my very first thought - he has been abusing his wife and now he has to justify patricia92243 May 2015 #56

What a jerk. 99Forever May 2015 #25

He's the guy behind "Focus on Family" and "Family Research Council". PeaceNikki May 2015 #29

Ahhh.. another "good xtian." 99Forever May 2015 #32

The good, obedient and properly submissive wife should know better than to Nuclear Unicorn May 2015 #30

I don't really want to make it specifically about that mess, PeaceNikki May 2015 #33

I was never "abused" but I had a live-in boyfriend that overstayed his welcome. Nuclear Unicorn May 2015 #40

I'm so very sorry that happened to you. PeaceNikki May 2015 #41

For what it's worth -- Nuclear Unicorn May 2015 #43

So glad to hear it, NU PeaceNikki May 2015 #45

Rock on. You deserve the best. Nuclear Unicorn May 2015 #48

Thanks, you, too. PeaceNikki May 2015 #50

Maybe I am being sexist. But I consider any guy that abuses women to be among the lowest Katashi_itto May 2015 #75

it's not about the guy losing control. He uses violence to maintain control elehhhhna May 2015 #35

And that's exactly what these monsters want. PeaceNikki May 2015 #37

Insane. He should have his divinity degree/license to preach revoked. Hiraeth May 2015 #36

Nope, instead he leads an empire, PeaceNikki May 2015 #39

a very sick person oldandhappy May 2015 #38

who is this turd maggot olddots May 2015 #42

He's the guy behind "Focus on Family" and "Family Research Council". PeaceNikki May 2015 #46

Pam Geller delibrately baited those terrorisys. AngryAmish May 2015 #44

Yeah, I imagine that the percentage of wives who bait their husbands... malthaussen May 2015 #47

Despicable bullshit of the highest order nt riderinthestorm May 2015 #52

To excuse domestic violence with one with “Deliberately Bait” is not acceptable. Thinkingabout May 2015 #53

When will these charlatans of the 80's 90's go the way of Jim Bakker? boston bean May 2015 #54

Never. There will always be another to replace him. These are core tenents of Christianity. PeaceNikki May 2015 #58

Jim Baker is still on TV. Don't lnow about his other outlets such as magazines, etc. patricia92243 May 2015 #59

Sounds to me like an argument against some heterosexual marriages. Trillo May 2015 #55

It's definitely an argument against getting involved with a "God-fearing Christian" man. PeaceNikki May 2015 #57

I can see your POV. Christian theology has at least two problems, Trillo May 2015 #67

Silly me, I used to hide the black eyes and split lips until they healed lunatica May 2015 #60

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As a survivor of domestic abuse, I tell you Dobson is full of shit! procon May 2015 #62

I stand with you, procon. I'm so sorry you went through that. PeaceNikki May 2015 #64

I was so young and never heard the woman next door scream, but apparently, Baitball Blogger May 2015 #63

:( PeaceNikki May 2015 #66

So many proudly wear their ignorance for all the world to see..... AuntPatsy May 2015 #68

Because they are core tenets of Christianity. PeaceNikki May 2015 #70

What is even more incredibly telling, most such terrorist abusers of those they feel are AuntPatsy May 2015 #72

James Dobson deliberately "baited" all decent people with words like these YoungDemCA May 2015 #69

Blame the victim is a horrible justification for violence Gothmog May 2015 #71

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Is this a joke... you just forgot to add that sarcasm thingy? nt procon May 2015 #76

Perhaps it was a cry for someone to help her. To ask what happened. To show they care. PeaceNikki May 2015 #77

holy shite, is all I will say and leave it there. nt boston bean May 2015 #78

It really truly made me very sad that a child would feel that way. PeaceNikki May 2015 #79

Very sad. And seem to still feel that way, boston bean May 2015 #84

I'm with you Nikki pintobean Jun 2015 #90

Thanks, pintobean, I guess I have different prospective than some. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #91

James Dobson mnhtnbb May 2015 #74

James Dobson is a child psychologist. xfundy May 2015 #80

He's one of the most influential leaders of Christianity today. PeaceNikki May 2015 #81

Yes, he is. xfundy May 2015 #82

My mom used to send me his parenting advice columns gollygee May 2015 #83

omg. what a jerk Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #85

Unfortunately this is not simply limited to the right... joeybee12 May 2015 #87

Rec and a big thank you for posting this! beam me up scottie May 2015 #88