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fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
37. Maybe a woman feels inferior
Sat Aug 22, 2015, 08:05 PM
Aug 2015

and needs to prove herself to be as good as any man..

(brother, boyfriend, cousin, etc)

Might be true in some, but not most cases. Some just like a challenge or an adventure.

I can't tell if this is satire or not. Brickbat Aug 2015 #1
Because if they are not SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #54
"Is that good or bad? Do women really need to be validated on the battlefield? Do they really need Brickbat Aug 2015 #2
The battlefield is what is set aside as men only treestar Aug 2015 #3
"Brute strength isn't everything any more." SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #55
Yeah, I didn't think much of this argument when it was used about the DADT repeal either. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #4
Yes, we should all have the right to be ignorant fodder... kentuck Aug 2015 #6
Well, unless the New Deal starts tomorrow, it's a huge job program. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #9
And there's a lot more opportunity for women if they TexasBushwhacker Aug 2015 #44
I totally agree. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #45
Women are not wanted until they are needed. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #57
If you think soldiers are ignorant fodder Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #62
I've seen the all-male culture. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #65
It's a guy thing. Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #68
That's not exactly what I saw (just once admittedly) SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #70
Ok good! Because you made me scared that Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #74
Nope, not swaggery. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #76
My pet theory: one of the reasons the mideast Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #80
^THIS^ SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #84
I've had overnight to analyze why I was shocked, SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #102
Gender roles are BS IVoteDFL Aug 2015 #5
As if it is not tough enough to educate the men of the world against violence against others...? kentuck Aug 2015 #7
Now? IVoteDFL Aug 2015 #11
Combat soldiers aren't violent abusers, they're trained to do a job. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #19
A job, yep. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #72
Why yes I am, as a matter of fact. :) beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #75
My dad was 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #79
AWESOME ! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #82
I've been thinking about it a lot lately. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #85
I don't either. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #86
Me too. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #88
I wonder how young people felt going off to the old wars - Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #87
In large part, yes. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #89
Too many DUers dehumanize the military not thinking of the individuals..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #94
I remember the hatred some had for the troops during the Iraq war. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #96
there are times on this forum I read things and think msanthrope Aug 2015 #100
This is why I prefer the company of my animals. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #101
Due to my eyes, I am semi-retired from law, and am more deeply involved in animal rescue msanthrope Aug 2015 #113
I have a rescued bait dog. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #114
Yeah.....bait, fighters, scrub, mules, wombs....I do all sorts of gaming animals, not just dogs. msanthrope Aug 2015 #115
I'm not worthy of that kind of unconditional love. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #117
Yes.....you are. Be good to yourself as you are to your animals, and you will start to think that msanthrope Aug 2015 #119
You've ruined your image here you know. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #121
I kept up a good front for 14 years, though.... msanthrope Aug 2015 #124
I totally coveted your name when I first saw it. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #125
OMG...I wanted yours...and your green kitten! Though if ever Skinner allows us msanthrope Aug 2015 #126
That's a good one! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #127
Me, too. I miss her boobies.... msanthrope Aug 2015 #128
I coveted those boobies too. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #129
I'm thinking about retiring SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #135
+1 DashOneBravo Aug 2015 #147
Its always hilarious to see people hide behind "just doing a job" Taitertots Aug 2015 #103
Not 100%, but too much of the time. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #136
Women have always been victims of violence. Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #69
***This*** beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #77
Ask Mariya Oktyabrskaya MillennialDem Aug 2015 #8
Women already have ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #10
SORRY,but I can't agree. Daninmo Aug 2015 #12
"but I just can not believe they did the exact same test as the men." Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #14
I believe the trainers said that all trainees Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #67
"but I just can not believe they did the exact same test as the men." SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #83
I'm a big, big fan of boxing but I can't bring myself to watch two women fight aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2015 #13
My little sister is a boxing instructor. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #24
I'm not sexist - I can't help my emotional reaction to women beating their brains out aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2015 #28
If that's not how you feel about men than it's a sexist attitude. LeftyMom Aug 2015 #40
Exactly. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #60
I'm female and I abhor being punched in the face. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #59
This feminist forgives you. You're a weenie Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #71
I can't bring myself to watch men box. Ilsa Aug 2015 #27
What is a battlefield, anymore? alphafemale Aug 2015 #15
Ain't that the truth. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #73
The SEALS training will also be opened this Fall alphafemale Aug 2015 #16
Seriously? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #17
You can ask ISIS about that... ellisonz Aug 2015 #18
If a man or a woman wants to be a soldier they should be allowed to Marrah_G Aug 2015 #20
Do men need to prove themselves equal to women in peacemaking and diplomacy? pnwmom Aug 2015 #21
+1 n/t ChazII Aug 2015 #47
This kind of post is why I love you. nt msanthrope Aug 2015 #95
Incredibly sexist. MicaelS Aug 2015 #22
The Israeli Army already knows how women can perform. cwydro Aug 2015 #23
Yup, that's over there. Everyone has to pull their weight and they show that they do. Nt JudyM Aug 2015 #41
Do men need to prove something by going on a battlefield? Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #25
Women can ... do what they want? DirkGently Aug 2015 #26
I can't teach my children because I have a dick? Codeine Aug 2015 #29
. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #139
A battlefield is not sarisataka Aug 2015 #30
sex bias DustyJoe Aug 2015 #64
That is so Heinleinesque that I just had to say so. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #140
someday, women may get the ultimate 'male privilege' HFRN Aug 2015 #31
What Women are you talking about? ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #34
I tried to compose a reply to this, SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #99
well yeah because that would be equality treestar Aug 2015 #104
my only question is HFRN Aug 2015 #107
yes, because she will feel equal to the men treestar Aug 2015 #108
She won't be happy, just like women aren't happy to Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #112
Exactly. Nt Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #111
Some day, you may get the ultimate female privilege---subject to male violence, i.e., rape, at any msanthrope Aug 2015 #116
+1 beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #123
Women have seen combat in all our wars even though they were Cleita Aug 2015 #32
^^^^THIS^^^^ SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #61
Once again, DU does not disappoint... kentuck Aug 2015 #33
I for one sarisataka Aug 2015 #36
I'm sorry. You should have just posted what answers you find acceptable in advance. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #38
Just what did you think the military was involved with?? kentuck Aug 2015 #48
It's like you didn't even read my other posts. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #50
If you wanted to lecture about Pacifism... MicaelS Aug 2015 #43
Or the realistic possibility of going to war? kentuck Aug 2015 #49
Whoa, wait. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #97
No, it is not the women in the military that are under the illusion... kentuck Aug 2015 #131
Sigh.... SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #134
no they are two different questions treestar Aug 2015 #105
Now that you put it that way, SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #141
Maybe that's an invalid question. katsy Aug 2015 #35
Maybe a woman feels inferior fadedrose Aug 2015 #37
Maybe women are *treated* inferior. JudyM Aug 2015 #39
the treatment is what makes them inferior fadedrose Aug 2015 #52
Welcome to the end seveneyes Aug 2015 #42
Every person should have the opportunity to achieve what they're capable of. cyberswede Aug 2015 #46
Men can do it HassleCat Aug 2015 #51
Physically, yes. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #53
I'm pretty proud of them since I live a little more that 8 miles up river from "the Point"... Historic NY Aug 2015 #56
Thank you. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #58
First rec. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #63
"Do they really need to have their body parts blown off to be considered "equal" to man?" malokvale77 Aug 2015 #66
They don't NEED to. alphafemale Aug 2015 #78
Soldiers need to prove themselves equal to each other on the battlefield GitRDun Aug 2015 #81
Will someone else please rec this?? nt SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #90
Yes Snobblevitch Aug 2015 #91
I think there is some confusion DashOneBravo Aug 2015 #92
You flatter me. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #137
You did what a lot won't. DashOneBravo Aug 2015 #148
If men are allowed to fight Shankapotomus Aug 2015 #93
You don't get to dictate the choices women are allowed. alphafemale Aug 2015 #98
Do women need to be compartmentalized or asked if they "should" do this or that at all? MADem Aug 2015 #106
But a Conservative medical expert said that women "get infections" Orrex Aug 2015 #109
Teach the children? Snow Leopard Aug 2015 #110
Some will want to, and it matters that the opportunity is (finally( there. bettyellen Aug 2015 #118
We may quibble a bit on the word "opportunity" , but.. kentuck Aug 2015 #120
Your mother could climb up a rope to a helicopter? alphafemale Aug 2015 #122
Thanks for making my point! kentuck Aug 2015 #130
These two women excelled where they chose to. alphafemale Aug 2015 #132
Yes. You are correct. kentuck Aug 2015 #133
Yes!!! The OP can have his emotional opinion but needs Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #142
Sigh.... SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #138
You know me and the god almighty dollar JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #143
Also, I'm sure today's veterans go into war with the same mentality...? kentuck Aug 2015 #144
I think on the battlefield Puzzledtraveller Aug 2015 #145
Thank you... kentuck Aug 2015 #146
What do the majority of scientists say about this? ecstatic Aug 2015 #149
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Aug 2015 #150
Bazinga! pinboy3niner Aug 2015 #151
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Aug 2015 #153
Several years ago, Snobblevitch Aug 2015 #152
Sure. As soon as men prove equal to pushing a baby out of their crotches. pnwmom Aug 2015 #154
it has zero to do with proving anything marym625 Aug 2015 #155
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