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In reply to the discussion: Kasich to female college student: 'Don't go to parties where there's a lot of alcohol' [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)73. That insight into Kasich's mind proves he thinks men aren't really at fault.
If someone asked him directly about that he would scramble that back in a jumbled rush of denial that this is what he really believes.
If she goes to parties where alcohol is served then she's to blame. Period. This type of statement is made by men (and women) who mean well, but essentially put all the responsibility on women, and never on men.
I can't wait to see when a women shoots a rapist and uses the 'stand your ground' laws.
DU will explode.
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Kasich to female college student: 'Don't go to parties where there's a lot of alcohol' [View all]
47of74
Apr 2016
OP
Igel, it's called self-restraint. The attackers have no self-restraint, no personal boundaries, no
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#46
It's good advice for everybody. Directing the advice only at women is offensive.
yardwork
Apr 2016
#70
The 2 don't compute, getting raped isn't like having cash stole that's left in plain sight.
lark
Apr 2016
#44
You know, he is partly right - alcohol increases the chance that an idiot will get ideas. Not ideas,
thereismore
Apr 2016
#29
No, IT DOES NOT. Protecting oneself from a dangerous situation does not in any way
Yo_Mama
Apr 2016
#34
How about telling the boys to keep their pants zipped up and pulled up.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#45
The sex aggressors are given a green light and an applause sign. When they are shamed, shunned
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#62
Becoming aware of surroundings is an important life lesson. But ALWAYS the BLAME is on the
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2016
#67