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In reply to the discussion: I want to thank the defenders of misogyny [View all]BainsBane
(57,751 posts)206. Thank you
I appreciate that and fully respect your decision to support Sanders or any candidate you choose.
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Somehow this seems to be a non sequitur to the OP, and a rather bizarre contribution.
Hekate
Jun 2015
#53
And that has in fact been my own experiences with discussions of modern-day slavery
BainsBane
Jun 2015
#287
Liberalism is a political ideology that accepts the legitimacy of capitalism
BainsBane
Jun 2015
#289
That was indeed an impressive survey of the state of Liberalism/Capitalism, but
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#325
Your obviously formidable grasp of political history and persuasive power
closeupready
Jun 2015
#334
Please tell me what other oppressed groups would you apply that formulation to?
DemocratSinceBirth
Jun 2015
#138
Apparently if were not angry enough or do not protest the language used here enough,
notadmblnd
Jun 2015
#110
DU has many tools to avoid reading things that get you tired. Ignore, hide thread, block keywords
seaglass
Jun 2015
#114
You probably don't get angry about anything, right? Just exhausted and tired. I get angry about
seaglass
Jun 2015
#117
A fascinating and sad point. "No woman banned NYCSKP but women are blamed..."
stevenleser
Jun 2015
#328
That point about his followers rejecting his calls to lead a positive campaign
BainsBane
Jun 2015
#348
"Death penalty"? And, yeah if he "regrets" it then he should own it and apologize..not try the lame
Cha
Jun 2015
#23
The others did.. how did they do it? Or he can always get one of his many friends to lobby for him
Cha
Jun 2015
#37
Hyperbole like anyone who said banning was too severe is personally attacking the OP?
jeff47
Jun 2015
#45
The problem is that after Hebdo murders, SKP was very clear that he felt provocative or insulting
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#118
It is indeed convenient to predicate on'e own hysterical melodrama on its perceived use by another.
LanternWaste
Jun 2015
#150
You can tell someone really wants to bring up the discussion level of the board
jeff47
Jun 2015
#152
Ug, and that faux-academic writing... it's as badly written as it is meaningless.
Bonobo
Jun 2015
#276
Hiding behind a reducto absurdum can often be much more important than rational thought...
LanternWaste
Jun 2015
#145
I've run into it since the sixties. Pretty rough stuff, too. Still didn't expect it here.
freshwest
Jun 2015
#31
So what? Anyone is free to support whom they want.. on this board too. Even the Admins! Wow
Cha
Jun 2015
#25
That is very interesting because I felt it was pretty clear she was one sided with her posts
cui bono
Jun 2015
#245
Yes, the discrimination against teachers has always been a sore point with me.
freshwest
Jun 2015
#38
Can you supply links to "many" instances on DU claiming the following have no consequence:
MannyGoldstein
Jun 2015
#29
Repeating this opinion is disingenuous and keeps us from talking about real issues...
MrMickeysMom
Jun 2015
#36
Wow, so you don't consider the attack the Republican party has brought forth against women's rights
justiceischeap
Jun 2015
#225
If I see anyone taking a hard line at ALL times, I will promptly direct them to your post. n/t
prayin4rain
Jun 2015
#72
So? That was stupid but it wasn't directed at Hillary Clinton who SKP has shown nothing but
Cha
Jun 2015
#83
It's misogynistic directed towards any woman. Just because that wasn't alerted on doesn't make
Cha
Jun 2015
#89
Of course they care about misogyny .. who wouldn't? Except rw who try to keep women down..
Cha
Jun 2015
#94
Yes, it was how SKP "elaborated" on it, thank you! Unfortunately after the decision was made..
Cha
Jun 2015
#97
But you have to defend every use of the word now, according to some, that...
stevenleser
Jun 2015
#330
But it was OK for millions of African Americans to support Obama in 2008 because he was black
question everything
Jun 2015
#77
This is not what one does if one wants to support their candidate in the mainstream
herding cats
Jun 2015
#63
You very publicly made your choice months ago, so what the hell are you talking about?
Marr
Jun 2015
#180
Powerful and passionate words, I admire Hillary as I do Bernie, both have strengths and what I see as
AuntPatsy
Jun 2015
#75
I'm looking forward to the October announcement! I wish there was a subscription service available..
Violet_Crumble
Jun 2015
#115
It December I predict it will be Santa Claus that forced her to do it n/m
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Jun 2015
#124
I'll just say that in terms of people posting on the internet 'for' some candidate, I try not to
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2015
#121
So you are voting for Hillary just because she is a woman, but are fighting entitled privilege-
snooper2
Jun 2015
#125
True enough but, who do you see to round out Bernie's ticket? I would be happy to see
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#137
The marriage was a springboard to MILLION$$$ and, possibly, the Presidency. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#154
I do understand that part. I guess my soul is worth more to me than the Presidency/money.
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#157
She is not voting for Clinton. She is voting against Bernie. I support her right.
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#239
I am old enough to read this whole thread and realize that that the OP endorses Clinton
Hiraeth
Jun 2015
#240
Good point. Women who are not being systematically raped should be grateful enough to keep their
prayin4rain
Jun 2015
#143
Hillary Clinton is easily the MOST privileged person in the race. That's hard to explain away. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#153
Nonsense. Hillary Clinton jets around the world as one of the 1%. You can't downplay privilege.
Romulox
Jun 2015
#160
Money is the ULTIMATE privilege. The only person "downplaying" anything is YOU. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#163
Right. A private jet ride doesn't prevent one's soiree from being rained out. So private jet rides
Romulox
Jun 2015
#190
You think wealthy black men get killed by cops at the same rate as poor black men?
Comrade Grumpy
Jun 2015
#212
Actual things posted on DU about women who stick up for feminist principles.
Starry Messenger
Jun 2015
#155
It must suck to support a candidate that can't win on the issues and having to stoop to the lowest
Exilednight
Jun 2015
#215
Yes, you are trying to shame people. Your OP is filled with accusations and zero evidence.
Exilednight
Jun 2015
#219
I know. It's much easier to accuse and run. Then they sit around wondering why no one takes them
Exilednight
Jun 2015
#223
Your OP is about accusations without evidence and scapegoating Bernie supporters.
Exilednight
Jun 2015
#274
How many times have you made this declaration? 3rd...4th? Anymore, this comes to mind.
Katashi_itto
Jun 2015
#234
"Swatting at gnats while the tigers are eating your ass is a lack of priorities."
GoneOffShore
Jun 2015
#304
Okay, this is making me feel weird. I'm well aware of things but disingenuous. How do you know me?
betsuni
Jun 2015
#329
Bold faced lie. DU was/is universal in condemning the Hobby Lobby decision
riderinthestorm
Jun 2015
#305
Link it. Seriously. Plus please go back and provide evidence of the other statements up thread
riderinthestorm
Jun 2015
#309
Seriously? One person expresses general support for our justice system, IN GENERAL
riderinthestorm
Jun 2015
#336
I have learned how to control my feelings when it comes to name calling.
SaranchaIsWaiting
Jun 2015
#323