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redqueen

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34. Aw, Muse...

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:01 PM

Apr 2013

You've been here a long time. I know its hard to watch this place as it goes from bad to worse. So many women have left over the years, tired of beating their head against stubborn brick walls. And dealing with triggers just makes it that much worse.

I sympathize, I truly do. I do miss you though, my fellow Kucitizen.

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right? wrong? tell me. [View all] seabeyond Apr 2013 OP

I supposed it IS the face they want us to see . . . JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #1

you are such a .... girl. lol lol. seabeyond Apr 2013 #3

Bingo Little Star Apr 2013 #2

thank you star. seabeyond Apr 2013 #4

I was wondering how muslim women were feeling about FEMEN... Little Star Apr 2013 #11

Begging your pardon, but what voice? Deep13 Apr 2013 #79

Are you saying Muslim women had no voice before FEMEN? BainsBane Apr 2013 #88

السلام عليكم Deep13 Apr 2013 #97

My view is that we would do best to listen BainsBane Apr 2013 #98

I really don't think veiling really is the focus of the protests. Deep13 Apr 2013 #99

Obviously I can't answer that question BainsBane Apr 2013 #100

I commented in one of those threads Arcanetrance Apr 2013 #5

this is what started this brouhhaha. seabeyond Apr 2013 #9

Forgive my ignorance but I'm not really familiar with the protest in Africa. Arcanetrance Apr 2013 #12

it was interesting. allowed me to focus more what the issue is. silly men keep saying about naked seabeyond Apr 2013 #13

Oopsy ... chervilant Apr 2013 #20

That was a very interesting read and comparison I learned alot thank you for linking that for me. Arcanetrance Apr 2013 #23

Men control what is heard ... chervilant Apr 2013 #17

Bravo..beautifully put Sea... haikugal Apr 2013 #52

Men tend to support feminism to the extent geek tragedy Apr 2013 #6

+1000000 MadrasT Apr 2013 #8

This whole thing has been fascinating. MadrasT Apr 2013 #7

around the male gaze. Fuck the male gaze. seabeyond Apr 2013 #10

Question 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #14

the phrase "all men are potential rapist" is what i am referrring to. seabeyond Apr 2013 #15

Yes 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #22

"why are the protesters all young and attractive?" redqueen Apr 2013 #16

I understood that. MadrasT Apr 2013 #35

did you see the poster who didn't understand the article he was posting...... bettyellen Apr 2013 #67

That was fuckin' hilarious. Truly. (n/t) MadrasT Apr 2013 #68

he reappeared claiming he knew exactly what he posted... LOL bettyellen Apr 2013 #69

He didn't know BainsBane Apr 2013 #92

i LOVED when you said: "I know you think it says "boobs good"'. LOL. bettyellen Apr 2013 #95

I enjoyed that myself BainsBane Apr 2013 #96

Male feminists on DU show no support for One Billion Rising, but constant support for boobs. redqueen Apr 2013 #18

+1 Little Star Apr 2013 #24

"constant support for boobs" geek tragedy Apr 2013 #40

They'll swear up and down that they are, and they're the same ones insisting redqueen Apr 2013 #45

"Male feminists" are almost similar to geek tragedy Apr 2013 #47

so you're not going to tell me I'm not a real feminist BainsBane Apr 2013 #57

I try to keep the mansplaining to a minimum. nt geek tragedy Apr 2013 #62

Cheers for that! BainsBane Apr 2013 #66

who feel completely entitled BainsBane Apr 2013 #58

Yeah, it's pretty rich all right. redqueen Apr 2013 #59

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #87

It's so apparent it's laughable. Whisp Apr 2013 #19

with daughters. luv the titty titty bang bang. seabeyond Apr 2013 #21

They're such children, aren't they? Sheldon Cooper Apr 2013 #28

Hi, all wryter2000 Apr 2013 #25

The petulance Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #26

I hate this place anymore. MuseRider Apr 2013 #27

{{{{MuseRider}}}} Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #29

Thanks Helen. MuseRider Apr 2013 #89

As always.... Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #93

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does it become just another mans space on the net where women cannot be? are we giving up just seabeyond Apr 2013 #31

i have to shout out to gaspee also, who is feeling the same as you. love you muse.... seabeyond Apr 2013 #33

Hey sea! MuseRider Apr 2013 #90

Aw, Muse... redqueen Apr 2013 #34

I can't respond right now to much of what you all have said MuseRider Apr 2013 #46

Aw honey, you remember... redqueen Apr 2013 #48

:-) Of course I remember that!! MuseRider Apr 2013 #49

Excellent excellent excellent :) redqueen Apr 2013 #50

Yup, that is it and a tremendous capacity MuseRider Apr 2013 #51

This (and your prior comments) resonates deeply with me, MuseRider MadrasT Apr 2013 #53

! MuseRider Apr 2013 #54

We are on the same page of the same book. MadrasT Apr 2013 #56

Muse! How we have missed you- but I totally get why you've gone. bettyellen Apr 2013 #78

Ahhh bettyellen, MuseRider Apr 2013 #91

wow. it means a lot to hear that from you. it really does. bettyellen Apr 2013 #94

How did these two comments Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #36

it doesn't matter Whisp Apr 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Apr 2013 #38

oh my, I forgt about that thing. Can you Whisp Apr 2013 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Apr 2013 #41

... redqueen Apr 2013 #42

please do name. by PM please. Whisp Apr 2013 #60

Here; ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #43

Thanks for this. redqueen Apr 2013 #44

I'm happy to see that. Luminous Animal Apr 2013 #63

It does deserve it's own thread BainsBane Apr 2013 #84

I got the tone argument yesterday. KitSileya Apr 2013 #55

+1 Little Star Apr 2013 #75

The names are rather telling, huh? Scootaloo Apr 2013 #61

:-) MuseRider Apr 2013 #64

I appreciate your saying so BainsBane Apr 2013 #83

You know what's funny? ... Flying Squirrel Apr 2013 #65

That's why I'm a naked for all advocate. ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #70

Godiva Nation Z_I_Peevey Apr 2013 #71

Warm with cushions ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #73

You pine for the day when putting on clothes is considered effective protesting?! boston bean Apr 2013 #72

Something like that. ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #74

True, only the unavailable is alluring. nt Deep13 Apr 2013 #77

Look at the controversy about breast feeding BainsBane Apr 2013 #82

I find it odd that much of the reaction against FEMEN... Deep13 Apr 2013 #76

They are brave as hell ismnotwasm Apr 2013 #80

I hope they start the snowball rolling at the periphery... Deep13 Apr 2013 #86

Yours is the best explanation of FEMEN's goals I have seen BainsBane Apr 2013 #81

Thank you. nt Deep13 Apr 2013 #85