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mercuryblues

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25. I look at it this way
Tue Dec 24, 2013, 12:51 PM
Dec 2013

When a person knows they do not have a valid point of view, they need to lie about what the discussion is about. They can not have an honest discussion because they might have to do some soul searching. It is the equivalent tactic the RW'ers use to justify their bigotry.

Take a look at the DD flare up. It is a perfect example. The RW screamed 1st amendment and religious intolerance. In actuality the remarks he made were so hypocritical it was astounding. They were hurtful to teens who are struggling to be accepted or in the least not be tormented to the point where they consider suicide. It was if you don't believe in my brand of Jesus and God, you are [fill in the blank]. Then the racism was incredibly astounding. He may have worked in the fields with AA, but he never considered that 1/the AA were most likely paid 1/10 for the same work and 2/ if they had so much as a small complaint or looked at a white person the wrong way, they could very well end up dead. But they had to of been happier?

It is the same exact distraction.

I read an article written by a con man recently. He pretty much stated that men are easier to con. Due to their ego and patriarchy. They believe that they have to provide for the family. If they don't they are a failure. There should be enough money for retirement or in case of their death. So they fall for the get rich quick schemes. The guy preyed on that type of thinking.

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is that what it was all about? i went into the thread to see why it was kicked. but... seabeyond Dec 2013 #1
I haven't looked at any recent porn threads BainsBane Dec 2013 #6
i think that is so incredibly dishonest i never would have thought they would stoop so low. seabeyond Dec 2013 #7
I'm not surprised BainsBane Dec 2013 #9
the problem with warrens theory is the strong majority in u.s. are christian. for his pet porn, seabeyond Dec 2013 #10
There is mercuryblues Dec 2013 #22
i am tired of the dishonesty. continually saying over and over we are something we are not, until seabeyond Dec 2013 #23
I look at it this way mercuryblues Dec 2013 #25
you are correct. the problem is it feeds an illusion not true. i really abhor dishonesty. seabeyond Dec 2013 #28
I'd say that is a perfect contrast. xulamaude Dec 2013 #27
i keep going back and forth to look if there is some other link. i cannot believe they would be seabeyond Dec 2013 #2
Well I'm shocked. Shocked I tell ya. Not! Little Star Dec 2013 #3
There is nothing liberal or progressive about relegating women to second class citizenship BainsBane Dec 2013 #4
A discussion about the harms of porn for many women turns into boston bean Dec 2013 #5
Oh, and what a surprise to see who kicked it back up. UtahLib Dec 2013 #8
OK here is what's going on: MadrasT Dec 2013 #11
I'd say you hit that nail right on the head. xulamaude Dec 2013 #12
I believe if society did not have such rigid, binary ideas about gender and gender roles, MadrasT Dec 2013 #14
Thanks for your response :) xulamaude Dec 2013 #15
Like my Transgender friend who is also a decorated Vietnam vet ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #16
There is also bi-gendered eridani Dec 2013 #18
I have also heard that described as "gender fluid", and know several folks who identify that way. MadrasT Dec 2013 #19
i read this late last night. i am not devious. not who i am. i do not, cannot think seabeyond Dec 2013 #24
What I find strange ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #13
I don't suppose anyone would point out the obvious contradiction BainsBane Dec 2013 #17
You that "cover your boobs" post ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #20
Of course not. It's about controlling women BainsBane Dec 2013 #21
And their favorite "rule 34" gollygee Dec 2013 #26
new meme of the day. so sad, wrong, disheartening our men on du were attacked. seabeyond Dec 2013 #29
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