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Well said... and good sarcasm a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #1
i dont understand the point of threads like this tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #2
The election's over... Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #10
Obama won. Lots of RWers with time on their hands for trolling now kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #105
It has "penis." It has "potential." Put it in the Gungeon! Eleanors38 Dec 2012 #116
Funny thing is the reverse is what actually happens around the world. antigone382 Dec 2012 #3
bingo tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #4
I feel there are joys and tribulations that can be ascribed to both sexes. Whovian Dec 2012 #6
Do you deny that on a global level women are systematically oppressed? antigone382 Dec 2012 #9
+1 LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #13
No answer.... antigone382 Dec 2012 #19
Not me. nt Nay Dec 2012 #37
Women, religions, races... there is oppression far too often but inroads have been made. Whovian Dec 2012 #111
I certainly hope they have, but that isn't really the point. antigone382 Dec 2012 #115
I'm sorry, but I find that statement ignorant FightForMichigan Dec 2012 #100
+1 well said. LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #14
You certainly do the whole sarc thing way better than the OP... Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #5
Where is the ratio 150 male children to 100 female children?... SidDithers Dec 2012 #11
It comes from the book Global Woman. I don't have the specific page number handy. antigone382 Dec 2012 #15
Antigone382. Your way with words. Matariki Dec 2012 #41
+1 n/t whathehell Dec 2012 #101
um, there *are* a lot of men who are beasts out there quinnox Dec 2012 #7
+1 LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #12
Bullshit Prometheus_unbound Dec 2012 #8
I doubt your '70's short story of women erasing men... Moonwalk Dec 2012 #16
I was gonna mention Herland hfojvt Dec 2012 #124
ummm... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #125
"When It Changed," by Johanna Russ (in "Again, Dangerous Visions") REP Dec 2012 #133
In case you don't know ~ women have been hunted down and enslaved in order that Zorra Dec 2012 #17
Oh don't go adding a global and historical context to things, now. antigone382 Dec 2012 #18
I know; I'm sorry, I'm being bad again. I just can't seem to stop myself. Zorra Dec 2012 #20
lol, also, I must tell you that my cat has your username... antigone382 Dec 2012 #21
I like history Confusious Dec 2012 #23
Obviously they wouldn't leave all baby girls to die. antigone382 Dec 2012 #24
Not today Confusious Dec 2012 #25
India. wickerwoman Dec 2012 #27
Are you always this rude to people asking questions? Confusious Dec 2012 #28
India and China are the two most populous countries on the planet. antigone382 Dec 2012 #31
Really, who else? Confusious Dec 2012 #33
See post #120. antigone382 Dec 2012 #35
There is no post 120 here. Nt Confusious Dec 2012 #43
Sorry, post #29. n/t antigone382 Dec 2012 #44
Another link antigone382 Dec 2012 #40
I keep asking about history Confusious Dec 2012 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author Matariki Dec 2012 #49
nice projection... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #54
I provided a link with historical accounts, but here is a direct quote: antigone382 Dec 2012 #53
more history antigone382 Dec 2012 #58
Acknowledged Confusious Dec 2012 #71
Yes, the reality of women's status in the world is excruciatingly painful. antigone382 Dec 2012 #74
Pain is relative Confusious Dec 2012 #82
I know that quite well. Even have the PTSD diagnosis to go with it. n/t antigone382 Dec 2012 #84
Seriously? FightForMichigan Dec 2012 #108
Sex ratio at birth, by country... SidDithers Dec 2012 #126
Why do you think that is? antigone382 Dec 2012 #129
Sid, I really don't know what that has to do with the subject at hand. CTyankee Dec 2012 #135
This message was self-deleted by its author Matariki Dec 2012 #47
+1 LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #52
Considering that India and China together has a large part of the population of the world KitSileya Dec 2012 #46
I posted a link to a thread I made the other day in an edit to the previous response. antigone382 Dec 2012 #29
Sorry, Thailand is 1.05 Confusious Dec 2012 #36
I guess my question is what is your point here? antigone382 Dec 2012 #48
I never said I wanted proof, I know it happens Confusious Dec 2012 #66
I did answer it. See posts #53 and #58. n/t antigone382 Dec 2012 #67
History is more than merely one thing, regardless of what bumper-stickers may say. LanternWaste Dec 2012 #64
If you like history, you should be able to quickly research such things yourself. India is Zorra Dec 2012 #38
Like I keep saying Confusious Dec 2012 #42
The information is out there. Find it yourself, I'm not your mother. nt Zorra Dec 2012 #51
I provide the history and suddenly it's All Quiet on the Western Front. antigone382 Dec 2012 #65
Finally my question gets answered Confusious Dec 2012 #70
Well the links I provided did offer some history. I didn't expect to have to spell it out. antigone382 Dec 2012 #73
Shocking! But you do, of course, realize that no example that you post will ever be good enough, no Zorra Dec 2012 #72
If you present the facts asked for Confusious Dec 2012 #80
See posts #53 and #58. n/t antigone382 Dec 2012 #62
Like that's going to help Matariki Dec 2012 #75
Do really read these things? Confusious Dec 2012 #87
Good. Please put me on ignore. Matariki Dec 2012 #91
One of the most common themes in Western art is the "rape of the Sabine women." CTyankee Dec 2012 #136
I believe this is called a straw man. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #22
Guess what? *I* can't tell when someone has the intention of trying to mug me... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #39
"There's a lot of implication that men NEED to take special courses." Well, Bob, if the retread Dec 2012 #57
retread... are you trying to say something? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #63
"... are you trying to say something?" Yes. retread Dec 2012 #79
then instead of being passive aggressive... state it outright a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #83
consequences?? rewards?? It's an internet forum, Bob! retread Dec 2012 #96
here we go... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #99
Do you expect the guy your friend introduced you to, to mug you? KitSileya Dec 2012 #60
Okay... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #76
We force people to take courses all the time. For years. KitSileya Dec 2012 #86
And after age 18, society stops forcing courses... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #89
Have you ever gone to college? gollygee Dec 2012 #94
Or worked for a large company? Not courses but plenty of classes. retread Dec 2012 #97
Why yes, I HAVE gone to college... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #98
Date rape is not uncommon on college campuses gollygee Dec 2012 #103
At least you're willing to go for a more "nuetral" stance... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #107
I would have both women and men go gollygee Dec 2012 #110
Better yet... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #113
That sounds very reasonable gollygee Dec 2012 #114
mind you, relying on others being nice is not much safety protection a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #117
Well this all started with a young woman holding a poster gollygee Dec 2012 #119
gollygee, I learned a long time ago to NOT count on other people for protection... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #127
Obviously not all will learn what is wrong gollygee Dec 2012 #128
As I said... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #130
A while back, I got a real eye opener about college rape. KitSileya Dec 2012 #112
So Bob, if you actually were mugged, Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #77
And you have a point? a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #81
It seems to be founded on innocent until proven guilty alright. Sheldon Cooper Dec 2012 #88
and so we get to it... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #92
+ 1000 thank you Odin! LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #55
Precisely what were you seeking to accomplish with this? WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #26
Pointing out that if someone were visiting DU for the first time Whovian Dec 2012 #123
six mos ago there was a high proportion of stuff about marriage equality zazen Dec 2012 #132
Excellent response! countryjake Dec 2012 #139
Much as I like sarcasm-- JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #30
Fucksake. Spider Jerusalem Dec 2012 #32
When fantasies of male victimhood trump basic logic. nt geek tragedy Dec 2012 #34
All-Female Lizard Species Created in Lab FarCenter Dec 2012 #50
The tag doesn't hide the extreme ugliness and paranoia of your post MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #56
Ah yes. One of those threads that bring out the trolls. Matariki Dec 2012 #59
...as you say... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #93
Well said Bob. You're really smart. Matariki Dec 2012 #104
THank you for the compliment! I will keep in my list of happy thoughts. a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #109
Yes Bob, but lets just keep the facts nolabels Dec 2012 #118
show me where I blamed the victim. a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #121
Huh? WTF?? retread Dec 2012 #61
I imagine the person who allows only one (or two) solutions to any given problem is either LanternWaste Dec 2012 #68
Your basic premise is in error, as it omits the brain and the heart. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #69
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #78
I'll give you points for honesty... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #85
No honesty, he was trolling. Pretending to be the sufrommich Dec 2012 #120
then I apologize... a geek named Bob Dec 2012 #122
Yeah, whatever. bitchkitty Dec 2012 #90
I have nipples Focker Separation Dec 2012 #95
Tongues. fingers, strap-ons... Silent3 Dec 2012 #102
Haven't you all watched Law & Order?....rape is an act of violence perpetrated on... Tikki Dec 2012 #106
Free surgery finally for us who are Transgender I love it Dems50State Dec 2012 #131
Jury results of alert pecwae Dec 2012 #138
Omg Dash87 Dec 2012 #134
Would you like to hear my solution to the problem? LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #137
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