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TBF

(36,073 posts)
7. For this particular kid it seemed
Sun May 25, 2014, 05:05 PM
May 2014

to be mostly about women. Granted the overall violence is not just about women - it is about a sick society in which profit is king & people will do whatever they have to in order to gain wealth. It is the whole point of the economic system - individual accumulation of capital. The misogynist patriarchy is helpful to keeping the money in very few hands but it isn't the only factor. Untreated mental illness is an issue, the ability to easily obtain very dangerous weapons is a factor. But I think overwhelmingly the culture of violence and individualism we've created in this country are the bigger factors. And I think as a society it's time to own that and figure out how to change our ways.

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Great article ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2014 #1
Capitalism is propped up by sexism and racism. Starry Messenger May 2014 #2
I think she will definitely get push-back TBF May 2014 #3
She has no choices. Evergreen Emerald May 2014 #4
Apparently this young man did not just attack women. JDPriestly May 2014 #5
Yes. It is. Read his manifesto. cactusfractal May 2014 #6
For this particular kid it seemed TBF May 2014 #7
Like I've said, it was a perfect storm of malign factors. nomorenomore08 May 2014 #8
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