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NaturalHigh

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47. My wife feels the same way.

Thu Apr 16, 2015, 08:05 PM

Apr 2015

She has certainly dealt with sexism in her life, but she doesn't go in for the whole philosophy that she should feel angry and victimized all the time.

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What Is the Biggest Angry Voting Block in the US----Women! Because We are ALL Oppressed. [View all] McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 OP

Sexism fucked my life up, but Hillary is not the president I want. Has not a damned djean111 Apr 2015 #1

I'll be missing your anti-Hillary posts after the primaries. BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #2

Hopefully RobertEarl Apr 2015 #3

Or Bernie, but if not, then I know what I am going to do NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #28

Yup. I already have stated I will be out of here! djean111 Apr 2015 #4

Unfair to judge Hillary Clinton by the fact that she's a "1-percenter". Elizabeth Warren is a BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #23

You misunderstand - I don't care if she IS a 1-percenter herself - I feel she djean111 Apr 2015 #41

This sounds like a Rove talking point which is baseless. To believe Hillary is going Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #51

I did not mention the money from speeches. And, I did not say I cared that she, herself, is a 1%. djean111 Apr 2015 #67

You did mention the 1% talking point, I am looking for evidence she is intent on helping the 1%. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #70

+1,000,000 ND-Dem Apr 2015 #78

Well if you do not see the difference between republicans and Democrats, especially in regard to still_one Apr 2015 #77

Ah, that old crap. Sure I see a difference. Nowhere did I say there is no difference. djean111 Apr 2015 #80

You say I use RovIan tactics. What a judgmental snob. still_one Apr 2015 #82

Hey, I get accused of using RW tactics when I criticize HRC. djean111 Apr 2015 #83

Is there a nice graphic that shows when each candidate "started" caring about issues? erronis Apr 2015 #19

It's not 'way back when'. She was SOS not so long ago, she has admitted to being advised on FP by sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #58

Is that what you took from that fine piece ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #10

So don't. No need to remind us 3000 times. leftofcool Apr 2015 #26

One vote does not make her a "war monger" treestar Apr 2015 #61

Please enlighten us how Hillary is not supportive of the issues that affect women? still_one Apr 2015 #76

Please enlighten me as to why I should accept that these issues preclude djean111 Apr 2015 #79

Some of that article makes no sense. virgogal Apr 2015 #85

I voted for a woman presidential candidate in 2012. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #5

What brings you to Democratic Underground? n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #32

I'm a Democrat. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #35

I guess some general election votes against the D candidate are more acceptable than others. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #36

Sure. But, Hillary seems to be the annointed one at this time. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #38

Yes, McCamy, we've seen it. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #6

Excellent OP Novara Apr 2015 #7

We're all oppressed? I'm not Seeking Serenity Apr 2015 #8

smh F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #13

GREAT list, F4alconF16! Part of the reason I'm replying here is so I can keep this post of yours! calimary Apr 2015 #22

Another aspect is that unforeseen things happen. Losing one's comfy lifestyle can happen. freshwest Apr 2015 #57

Holy crap, what an excellent response to those who speak from ignorance and privilege! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #30

Bookmarking Duppers Apr 2015 #34

It's sad that you're pissed that Seeking Serenity... NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #39

I don't, and she doesn't. Seeking Serenity Apr 2015 #46

My wife feels the same way. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #47

Ditto, right down the line. (n/t) Seeking Serenity Apr 2015 #48

Awesome post is awesome. sufrommich Apr 2015 #43

Great bibliography. Thanks for sharing it. I'm gonna bookmark your post. McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #53

Thank you! treestar Apr 2015 #63

... Duppers Apr 2015 #33

And yet, I'm a Democrat. Go figure. (n/t) Seeking Serenity Apr 2015 #44

Given the choice between people who agree with you and vote for Democrats lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #37

Thank you. Seeking Serenity Apr 2015 #45

Women who are raped are asked how long their skirts were. Women have to prove they were not "asking McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #55

"Plus, we are the fall back under paid work force for when they run out of immigrants to exploit." F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #71

The first point you made, regarding rape, brought to mind this video: PotatoChip Apr 2015 #84

What my comment to OP was going to be treestar Apr 2015 #62

Yes ... Yes ... Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #9

Biggest voting block period since 1980 Major Nikon Apr 2015 #11

But, not the biggest ANGRY voting block. Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #16

I think by the time the primaries are over, they'll bettyellen Apr 2015 #21

I'm not sure I'd agree Major Nikon Apr 2015 #25

And maybe their votes aren't counted? erronis Apr 2015 #20

It's also possible that the almighty creator is manipulating free will Major Nikon Apr 2015 #24

Women are the original victims of original sin, we are still the target of that 1st act of bigotry, Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #12

K&R nt F4lconF16 Apr 2015 #14

My first three real jobs...not teenage while in school jobs backwoodsbob Apr 2015 #15

I'm another woman who agrees with you, McCamy Taylor. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #17

Well said McCamy mcar Apr 2015 #18

One of the best OP's I have ever read! leftofcool Apr 2015 #27

100 % behind you! maindawg Apr 2015 #29

Both white and married women voted Republican in 2012. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #31

"Because We are ALL Oppressed." NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #40

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #42

k and r+ gazillion niyad Apr 2015 #49

I'm a woman and would have to say that the 99% that suffer economically are the biggest liberal_at_heart Apr 2015 #50

Maybe; but, don't they have to vote to be considered a voting block? ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #52

Women are 54% of voters. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2015 #69

That's not what I was responding to ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2015 #72

Regardless, married Republican women will vote for the Republican that their male husband tells them Zorra Apr 2015 #54

Not true. GOP women are very alarmed at loss of choice. They are very concerned McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #56

I'll always trust Democrats over Republicans, regardless of what gender they are. nt Zorra Apr 2015 #59

Wrong, Clinton would get 35% of the Republican women vote. joshcryer Apr 2015 #64

Great post. Anyone who thinks a woman can't be president simply because she's raccoon Apr 2015 #60

"Hillary Clinton, The Best Monarch the United States ever had" NM_Birder Apr 2015 #75

I'm not saying Hillary would necessarily be a good president. I'm saying raccoon Apr 2015 #86

In the 1970s the bank would not accept my signature... meaculpa2011 Apr 2015 #65

Phew... Take a breath... Oktober Apr 2015 #66

. JTFrog Apr 2015 #68

Gee, thanks for mansplaining it all away. Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #73

the republican women do not think there is oppression or sexism, too. doesnt make them right. nt seabeyond Apr 2015 #74

ki ki ki kickin' Faux pas Apr 2015 #81