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In reply to the discussion: Democrat Congresswoman Blames Sexual Assault On Women Who Appear Too Inviting [View all]Judi Lynn
(164,173 posts)32. Thanks for taking a moment to wonder about motives in posting a story like this.
I did that hours ago before coming to the conclusion this older lady undoubtedly has had life experiences which molded her beliefs and I don't want to hold her up to ridicule when there's much more important information pressing for attention.
Hating women, and hating black women is standard for Republicans hoping to find some way to make any woman with views which might generate hostility look bad.
Claiming wanting to do the "moral" thing can play out in any number of ways.
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Democrat Congresswoman Blames Sexual Assault On Women Who Appear Too Inviting [View all]
Loyd
Oct 2017
OP
How many of us heard this growing up unil we grew up to see through this bullshit?
hlthe2b
Oct 2017
#9
I become immediately suspicious that bias is involved when any publication uses
TheDebbieDee
Oct 2017
#12
In all fairness, I have to point out that your mother would have worn a hat, white gloves
marybourg
Oct 2017
#34
Poor woman. My first thought was it's time for her to step down. My second one is...
brush
Oct 2017
#16
There is no law that says we need to keep hitting ourselves in the head with a hammer.
Squinch
Oct 2017
#25
"Democrat Congresswoman"? The use of "Democrat" in this form is a GOP slur.
lagomorph777
Oct 2017
#28
Oh, FFS, Mediaite. It's "Democratic" or if you really wanna save chars, "Dem." n/t
TygrBright
Oct 2017
#31
Thanks for taking a moment to wonder about motives in posting a story like this.
Judi Lynn
Oct 2017
#32
If ONLY I'd KNOWN! All I have to do to never get assaulted, groped, propositioned, or raped...
Honeycombe8
Oct 2017
#38