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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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4. That's the problem with these debates.

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 1, 2013, 10:47 PM

Jun 2013

If a community in strength says 'we don't want to hear that shit' ----go find a community that does. See who you get.

George Carlin in his "rape can be funny" skit told unfunny jokes about rape, that were, if you listened to the subtext, about sex, not rape. Carlin was a master comedian and even he couldn't make them work.

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Jim Norton and Lindy West debate rape jokes [View all] Pragdem Jun 2013 OP

What's funny about rape? BainsBane Jun 2013 #1

He would have made a better point if he hadn't complained about protesting advertising ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #2

Evidently his right to free speech means women can't exercise theirs BainsBane Jun 2013 #3

That's the problem with these debates. ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #4

I agree. Pragdem Jun 2013 #5

Why do you think he would do that? End the debate that way? redqueen Jun 2013 #6