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sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
74. What a ridiculous analogy.
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 12:55 PM
Jun 2012

Let me know when men being arrested for waving at kids in parks reaches rape rates in the U.S.

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Another gem from Joe. Thanks for posting. Scuba Jun 2012 #1
There are always exceptions Drale Jun 2012 #2
Well you have a point. But young ladies please don't allow yourself in the wrong place at the southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #3
That sounds an awful lot like victim-blaming. alarimer Jun 2012 #4
+100 n/t Control-Z Jun 2012 #5
Don't be obtuse...there are people out there who are looking to victimize... rfranklin Jun 2012 #7
Right. I don't understand why people can't understand that there are people out there that southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #34
As a young woman I definitely practiced caution lunatica Jun 2012 #16
Excellent points. Common sense will not make you a rape victim. Good points. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #36
"Common sense will not make you a rape victim." Scout Jun 2012 #42
Your welcome southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #43
Why do people have to always go to the extreme in their answers? lunatica Jun 2012 #55
yes southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #57
Oh bullshit. Zoeisright Jun 2012 #66
Wow - what an appalling thing to write. myrna minx Jun 2012 #75
Why is it when someone states a fact all of a sudden I am blaming the victim. Where did I southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #33
Because you're emphasizing that treestar Jun 2012 #41
I know that. All am saying if she was fully aware what is going on around her she could southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #44
Yes though a girl being drunk - she's not responsible for a man treestar Jun 2012 #77
No one should take advantage of anyone who is drunk. All I am saying be responsible for yourself. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #79
Whoa.. Where does it say that a women/girl, hasn't any responsibility for her own safety.. dadchef Jun 2012 #53
Are you saying it is improper for a woman to want to fuck? ieoeja Jun 2012 #84
GASP! Oh my... dadchef Jun 2012 #86
Yeah, let's not teach women to be safe, let's trust that guys will always do the right thing ... GOTV Jun 2012 #54
On one hand, you are right, on the other hand, that is type of stuff I teach my daughter. ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #67
the victim is never wrong, but the victim is still injured. It is reckless not to be prudent. grantcart Jun 2012 #78
Or how about just because she's drunk doesn't mean you have to rape her? MerryBlooms Jun 2012 #6
You are being particularly obtuse...it doesn't mean you deserve assault... rfranklin Jun 2012 #8
All the science in the world will not change a fundamentalist's mind. TalkingDog Jun 2012 #21
Am not a F**king fundamentalist. To many people don't take responsibility for their own actions. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #46
OK, awareness and self-protection is a good thing. I won't argue that. antigone382 Jun 2012 #71
all the more reason to seek out and prosecute those who do victimize the vulnerable... CTyankee Jun 2012 #25
Well, that's what we hope for...but it's a little after the fact in most cases... rfranklin Jun 2012 #27
No, Merry, it would not be "deserved" obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #9
Ugh. AtheistCrusader Jun 2012 #19
Don't start putting words in my mouth. Many people both sexes get in trouble when they get southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #26
Good advice. nt frogmarch Jun 2012 #18
The fellahs should have a wingman, too--one that will stop them if they start to act like rude asses MADem Jun 2012 #28
That is a good idea about having a wingman. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #37
Your post is as poor as your spelling. Matariki Jun 2012 #35
What the heck is your beef? I didn't know we have a spell patrol here? Grow up southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #38
My "beef" is that your post is sexist and backward. Matariki Jun 2012 #60
And by the way - they are WOMEN. Matariki Jun 2012 #63
Seriously, if the young women are old enough for any of that Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #47
Somehow people forget when they are drunk. You know the devil made me do it. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #49
I hate to be blunt but too bad. Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #52
No one is excusing a felony. EOTE Jun 2012 #73
See # 49 Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #81
I don't see that as excusing a felony either. EOTE Jun 2012 #83
Completely, absolutely, utterly WRONG. Zoeisright Jun 2012 #65
I don't disagree with you. Duh? southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #70
Between you, me and the fence posts... jonthebru Jun 2012 #10
Care to elaborate on that particularly broad brushed smear? bluesbassman Jun 2012 #24
Surely you jest... Earth_First Jun 2012 #30
LOL I can see your point. Touche' southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #39
what does that make you? snooper2 Jun 2012 #59
I'm sorry that most men that you have met have been cowards. (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #62
k&r... spanone Jun 2012 #11
Being honest here. Vice President Biden has been a lot better than I thought he would be NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #12
I have always thought that Joe was the best VP pick MrScorpio Jun 2012 #13
VP Biden is a great man. He has the right job. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #29
He is a razor sharp gent. Amazing, too, with those brain tangles that almost killed him. MADem Jun 2012 #31
Touching a girl doesn't make you a man? Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #14
It's not about hormones when it's rape lunatica Jun 2012 #20
Okay Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #22
It helps to know the difference between sex and rape. lunatica Jun 2012 #32
I disagree here....that's ALL they're thinking about. If you call it thinking. Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #51
My hormones don't "overflow" Scootaloo Jun 2012 #85
Thanks, Mr. Vice-President. BlueIris Jun 2012 #15
I am with you BlueIris. I think he is doing his best. southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #48
4/8/11 .... just for context. Not current. kayakjohnny Jun 2012 #17
actually Skittles Jun 2012 #23
And/or a drunken oaf without any self-respect for himself, either. freshwest Jun 2012 #40
And a CRIMINAL (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #61
I never laughed.... I think he is Awesome! alittlelark Jun 2012 #45
Way to go, Joe! Just gotta love 'im. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #50
Drink up ladies! Flirt in your skirt! the other one Jun 2012 #56
And black people should stay out of redneck bars. sufrommich Jun 2012 #64
When was the last time a woman . . . 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #69
What a ridiculous analogy. sufrommich Jun 2012 #74
At what rate do we express concern? 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #76
"At what rate do we express concern?" sufrommich Jun 2012 #80
I think you misinterpreted my response 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #82
Love to see Biden take on Rush goclark Jun 2012 #58
THANK YOU, Joe! Odin2005 Jun 2012 #68
K&R for Joe. Hatchling Jun 2012 #72
"Joe... MrMickeysMom Jun 2012 #87
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