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spooky3

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26. it's another example of "you lose, whichever option you choose."

Reply to redqueen (Reply #14)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 02:36 PM

Apr 2012

Someone who gets plastic surgery is criticized for being "vain" or, if the results aren't perfect, for having had bad plastic surgery.

Someone who chooses not to do so is criticized for looking "old."

This **** should stop.

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Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her ‘Puffy’ Appearance [View all] boston bean Apr 2012 OP

She's so freakin smart! FirstLight Apr 2012 #1

i read maybe ten. the ugly of internet. it lets us see the worst of who we are. nt seabeyond Apr 2012 #3

If you get down to the worst of the commenters, "Slapchop" Ken Burch Apr 2012 #23

compliment or insult. it is not mine. has nothing to do with me. seabeyond Apr 2012 #2

Excellent. redqueen Apr 2012 #4

“better watch out” because my husband “is looking for his second wife.” seabeyond Apr 2012 #7

"Patriarchy is a system in which both women and men participate".... Little Star Apr 2012 #10

hey... go back and re read the article. i looks like some was taken out seabeyond Apr 2012 #41

Her face has always a baby roundness to it rocktivity Apr 2012 #5

K & R cate94 Apr 2012 #6

Bookmarked ProfessionalLeftist Apr 2012 #8

I adore all the Judd women... Little Star Apr 2012 #9

the thing about this is, is... she is going to age. and she should be allowed seabeyond Apr 2012 #11

Agreed. I'm especially discouraged by seeing women redqueen Apr 2012 #14

it's another example of "you lose, whichever option you choose." spooky3 Apr 2012 #26

Yep, the obsession with appearance serves no one but wall street. nt redqueen Apr 2012 #33

I love her & she will always look fab! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #12

Miss Representation is out on DVD!!! seabeyond Apr 2012 #13

Condi Rice is in it. That's how it first got my attention - lol! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #18

She is absolutely CORRECT. This should be required reading! whathehell Apr 2012 #15

Hear, hear! redqueen Apr 2012 #17

OMG!!...Are you serious? whathehell Apr 2012 #31

This was in a big city yes, but neither of those. redqueen Apr 2012 #32

Oh my... whathehell Apr 2012 #38

I think they now have a size 0. No shit. CrispyQ Apr 2012 #20

In the US expensive labels use vanity sizing. A size 8 here is usually a 10 or 12 elsewhere. tblue37 Apr 2012 #27

They do! whathehell Apr 2012 #29

Here's what I consider Puffy. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #30

Right on, Ms Judd... a la izquierda Apr 2012 #16

ashley is cool..... madrchsod Apr 2012 #19

Do you know how many great movies don't get made because actresses won't age? nolabear Apr 2012 #21

Like Kathy Bates. Blue_In_AK Apr 2012 #22

Did you see her in "Six Feet Under"? CrispyQ Apr 2012 #39

Yes, I loved her in that. Blue_In_AK Apr 2012 #40

What she says is true even for women who do NOT work in fields where phys. appearance is relevant. spooky3 Apr 2012 #24

"Puffy"?! KamaAina Apr 2012 #25

Ashley Judd is great. I saw her speak at the march for women's lives in DC in 2004. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #28

Wow - great article. She is one very smart woman. nt GardeningGal Apr 2012 #34

I actually knew pretty much nothing about Ashley Judd ... iverglas Apr 2012 #35

4, 5 yrs ago o turned tv off seabeyond Apr 2012 #36

Rock mzmolly Apr 2012 #37