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In reply to the discussion: I catch a lot of hell for being a centrist and even I am terrified by the antifeminism we see today [View all]tpsbmam
(3,927 posts)46. Great post, Recursion, it's appreciated
Your take on corporatocracy freaks me out a little.....okay, a lot......but that's not the point here.
This woman greatly appreciates you speaking out from the perspective of a centrist and stating clearly and wonderfully,
So, if any other "centrists" or "serious people" need a wake up call, I hope this can serve as it for you: there is a broad, deep, and horrifying war on women being conducted as we speak in state houses all over the country, and in the Capitol itself.
And you're absolutely right, there is and it is terrifying. I keep quietly and selfishly thinking "I'm glad I don't have any kids to leave this disastrous country to." But that's not the truth....I have plenty of young men & women I love, an even a couple of little, little kids who are faced with this hellhole the country has become and is rapidly becoming even worse. I'm most afraid for the little girls -- what world will they face in 10 years? 15? 20? It's plenty terrifying. The more men in particular speak out about this, the more I think there's hope.....dear god, let there be hope!
Thanks.
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I catch a lot of hell for being a centrist and even I am terrified by the antifeminism we see today [View all]
Recursion
Jun 2012
OP
It troubles me that even here I see the phrase, "I'm not a feminist or anything, but..."
Recursion
Jun 2012
#4
I am a PROUD Feminist AND Liberal AND Democrat. I am proud and pleased to be labeled as such.
calimary
Jun 2012
#51
I've noticed it, too. That means it's just verbalized more; the feelings were always still there.nt
Honeycombe8
Jun 2012
#2
I understand completely what you are saying and I am grateful you are saying it.
LiberalLoner
Jun 2012
#25
Just remember that the majority is pro choice. Komen learned that lesson.
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#16
Thank you so much for this. When men speak up about this it carries so much more weight than
LiberalLoner
Jun 2012
#21
i think we're witnessing 'collapse' in many areas, and there's a deep sense that no one
nashville_brook
Jun 2012
#70
Issues like taxes, the deficit, free trade etc. are things that reasonable people can debate.
Nye Bevan
Jun 2012
#50
What is a centrist? A "serious person"? The majority of Americans are pro choice. THAT IS centrism.
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#58
So you feel that those who express anti-choice viewpoints are treated unfairly on DU, then?
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#62
I'm trying to parse out exactly what the objection is you're expressing.
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#64
Equality, Freedom, and certainly in the context of this discussion, Choice. Now howabout
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#66
You are not answering my questions. Is there some reason you wont identify as pro-choice?
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#79
Then I'm trying to figure out what it is that's bothering you, if it's NOT my advocacy of choice.
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#81
The only people who play games are people who have something to hide, or who are pretending to be
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2012
#84
the three i talked to all shrugged. one though, would vote if going after booze and cigs....
seabeyond
Jun 2012
#89