Phyllis Schlafly: Women Can Avoid Sexual Assault By Focusing on Marriage, Not Career

[KamaAina]

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/phyllis-schlafly-women-can-avoid-sexual-assault-focusing-marriage-not-career

In her radio address yesterday, Phyllis Schlafly took on the issue of domestic violence and sexual assault, which she said could be eliminated if women would just get married instead of focusing so much on their careers.

Noting that “marriage settles men down,” Schlafly asked, “So what’s the answer for women who worry about male violence? It’s not to fear all men. It’s to reject the lifestyle of frequent 'hookups,' which is so much promoted on college campuses today, while the women pursue a career and avoid marriage.”

We all know that married men can still be violent to their families, but they are far less likely to be violent against women than are live-in boyfriends.

Why is this? It’s true that women who have found men who are already better partners are more likely to marry them, but it’s also true that marriage settles men down. Being married makes a man care more about his family’s expectations and future because he sees his family as enduring. It also makes him more faithful and committed to his partner. Marriage makes men directly protective of their wives, and living in a home with their daughters gives them the opportunity to be directly protective of them as well. Marriage also creates indirect protection for wives and daughters, because married women and their children tend to live in safer neighborhoods.

Derp.

[randys1]

1. Someone find me the largest face-palm jpeg in history please

[KamaAina]

3. I think Phyllis would like this one

[Liberal_in_LA]

17. double facepalm

[SharonAnn]

53. Yes, since she has focused on her career and yet says that other womend shouldn't. Facepalm!

[hardcover]

67. I need one too.

[Peacetrain]

2. Oh for the love of mike, is she still around?

What kind of a backwards day is this..Putin threatening nuclear war and Schlafly back at trying to return us to the 19th centruy, and blaming women for attacks they have to suffer.. someone wake me up.. I think I am having some terrible nightmare

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Have you heard of ALEC? Thank her. eom

[TexasTowelie]

76. I was going to be more direct and ask

is that old prune still alive?

[Wella]

4. Does Shaffley think that violence against women started in the 1970s? That it isn't as old as time?

That's the only way her statement makes any sense.

[littlemissmartypants]

6. ALEC in action. The 40 yr. old plan, thank Phyllis. nt

[Wella]

11. But that doesn't tell me why Shaffley said what she said.

She can't possibly believe that there was no violence against women before 1970. Did she read history? We could go back to Roman times and talk about the rape of Lucretia--not a career woman--and married to Tarquin, the seventh (and last) king of Rome.

[littlemissmartypants]

13. Research ALEC. eom

[Wella]

14. Research "the rape of Lucretia"

Then get back to me.

[littlemissmartypants]

16. Context is important.

I have a degree in Women's Studies. Please, research ALEC and cool the flames of your historical outrage. No one's listening. Unfortunately for us. ALEC is not a historic joke dead in the mythological ground. 'Choose your battles' isn't just a playful recommendation.

[Wella]

47. So what is the context of the Rape of Lucretia?

Did you study any history?

[littlemissmartypants]

49. Leave me alone. nt

[Wella]

51. Is that a request or a reply to my question?

If it's a request, I'll be happy to do so.

[littlemissmartypants]

50. History: Three whole days of membership. nt

[Wella]

52. I have alerted on your post

Just because people are not impressed with your knowledge base doesn't mean they are dubious Democrats.

[mnhtnbb]

57. DU Jury 7 -0 Leave It

On Fri Aug 29, 2014, 09:15 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

History: Three whole days of membership. nt
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5463352

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Accusation (I think) based on my just having joined DU.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri Aug 29, 2014, 09:26 PM, and the Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Pointing out disruption and length of membership is not an alertable offense, IMO.
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Explanation: I say relax and see what happens!

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

[Wella]

59. What is the purpose of alerting, then?

Color me confused.

[mnhtnbb]

60. http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=termsofservice

[Wella]

61. That doesn't answer the question, but thanks anyway

[littlemissmartypants]

12. She reacted directly to Roe v. Wade, her mission is violence against women.

She wants families and women to suffer because she didn't get her way 40 years ago. ALEC was created as a direct response to Roe v. Wade. She helped craft the laws we slept through that have created the bastardized society we have today. History is not for wimps.

Research ALEC.

E.O.M.

[littlemissmartypants]

7. I am amazed by the lack of informed people here. Phyllis helped create ALEC. NT

[Louisiana1976]

8. Phyllis Schlafly is full of baloney.

[KamaAina]

23. I think she's full of something else

that sounds a little more like "Schlafly".

[NYC_SKP]

9. Doesn't qualify as a human being, so I'll just say that it's a disgrace to all organisms, everywhere

At least bacteria have a purpose.

[littlemissmartypants]

10. Phyllis Schlafly is a Koch puppet. eom

[Wella]

15. Shaffley's been around a long time, kid

Before ALEC.

[littlemissmartypants]

18. Really? When do you think ALEC started? ? nt

[littlemissmartypants]

28. I find your use of "kid" patronizing, by the way.

But I allow lots of wasted time in my days for idiocy, so it doesn't really surprise me. If you are attempting to "take me under" your wing... Please put me on ignore instead.

[Wella]

46. I am sorry you feel that way.

.

[gordianot]

19. She should have followed her own advice and spared the Country of her presence.

[In_The_Wind]

22. Yes, indeed!

[Nobel_Twaddle_III]

55. Yup.

[littlemissmartypants]

20. F*ck Fillis. nt

[procon]

21. Now I get it *slaps forehead*

So, “marriage settles men down” is like getting your dog neutered... which is much cheaper than a wedding, plus I would get to keep my career, and all those "frequent hookups' that I learned in college!

[raven mad]

39. And marriage, obviously according to the Fillis -

ensures that women will not be subject to violence. Because she "settled him down".

Ahem.

[malthaussen]

24. Well, she's only be saying that sort of thing for 50 years.

I guess the only shock is that anyone is still listening.

-- Mal

[Doctor_J]

25. I can't believe that putrid old fossil is still consuming oxygen that could be used to

sustain useful creatures. Jesus Christ, that deal she made with the devil whenever it was must be about to expire. Maybe hell is full and Satan won't take her until the newly enlarged Right Wing Haters wing is ready for occupancy.

[AndreaCG]

54. Ha great post!

[Punkingal]

71. LOL

Too funny!

[Doctor_J]

73. don't forget to nominate me for a coveted duzy

At least those who claim I "never bash republicans" will (maybe) pipe down

[shenmue]

26. Jumpin' Jehosophat on a pogo stick, she is one ignorant piece of shit.

[Drunken Irishman]

27. If women just never left their bedroom, their chances of being raped would decrease!

[littlemissmartypants]

30. Many women have and will be raped in their own beds. Please rethink your comment.

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Or add the sarcasm thingy...for your own safety, otherwise... brace for impact.

Love, Peace and the Righteous Fight!
~ littlemissmartypants

[HockeyMom]

29. Baby Girls and Grandmas get raped

Because they aren't married? This woman was an idiot 40 years ago, and still is.

[littlemissmartypants]

31. Men are raped, is it possible Fillis is coming out For Same Sex Marriage???

Miracle!

Love, Peace and the Righteous Fight!
~ littlemissmartypants

[sufrommich]

32. Headline should read "Women should stay home" says

woman who has never actually stayed home. If there wasn't a Phyllis Schlafly,The Onion would invent one.

[mythology]

45. While I'm not one to recommend a woman stay at home, unless it's her choice

I do wish she would have taken that advice since she's offered nothing of any use to the world as near as I can tell.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

33. Why is anyone here surprised by her stupidity?

[littlemissmartypants]

35. I guess because there are people that have been believing her for over forty years

And keep pumping money into her ALEC plan?

IF I could I would consider locking and deleting the entire OP.

Spreading propaganda makes DU suck. Even if it is unintentionally done. Opened my eyes to the ranks of the ill informed, for that reason, I guess, it is memorable.

~ Lmsp

[Tuesday Afternoon]

38. yeah, after what happened earlier today in GD ... I am looking more closely at who posts what.

Motivations behind actions need to be taken into consideration.

All is not what it appears.

[littlemissmartypants]

62. Agreed. nt

[Arugula Latte]

34. Ya know, I'm adding her to my "gonna have a party when she finally bites it" list,

along with Dick Cheney.

[littlemissmartypants]

36. I will gladly pay the caterers for that event. nt

[raven mad]

40. I'll bring the beer. And the full bladder.

[Brigid]

70. I see what you did here.

[niyad]

37. it is depressing to think that she is still around, still spewing her poison, her hatred, her

ignorance, AND her hypocrisy. was SHE at home tending to her marriage and children? HELL NO--she was running around the country telling women to stay home and raise the family, while her family had housekeepers and tutors.

[exboyfil]

41. That is why my primary focus is

to ensure that my daughters have careers so they don't have to depend on anyone. Nothing scarier for a woman to realize that she is trapped in a marriage with an abuser. Ability to earn a living for yourself helps to get you out of those situations. If that fails restraining orders, a guard dog, a gun, and a protective father may also help.

[riderinthestorm]

75. DV crosses every socio-economic line and isn't related to a woman's salary unfortunately

I dearly wish restraining orders, dogs etc were any kind of protection against DV but sadly that's not the case....

[exboyfil]

78. It moves along social economic

but I have been part of a household in which the domestic abuse was like a trap because the woman could not free herself due to the economic situation. Kids also complicate those situations since the abuser retains visitation rights.

Having a marketable skill set can at least open up additional choices. Think about women who don't even have driver's licenses. My daughters are working towards engineering and nursing degrees, and I am doing everything in my power to support those efforts. I have told them more than once if they ever are struck by someone to file charges and immediately terminate any relationship. After growing up seeing that crap I am sure I won't have my daughters exposed to it (also the alcohol abuse, verbal abuse etc). I frankly will take more direct action if it comes to my daughters being threatened by someone.

On the wider policy side I am a supporter of strong laws against domestic abuse. Also a contributor to women's shelters in this area. My daughter has volunteered to play with children that are in the shelter with their moms.

[davidn3600]

42. She is very likely the biggest reason ERA didn't pass

[Wella]

48. She was definitely a strong influence. Her big thing was "women in combat"

Which we now have, even without ERA.

[DURHAM D]

63. Not really.

It was that women will be drafted, even though the draft had already ended for men.

Plus the important laws that "protected" women.

Don't forget unisex bathrooms were a big fear.

Combat was not an issue.

[Wella]

64. The draft had already ended, although I imagine it was still strong in people's memories back then

The Vietnam draft was still a salient recent memory. But the volunteer military was already a thing of the present and a draft was not likely.

I do remember the fear of unisex bathrooms. The recent law in California about the trangendered and bathrooms actually has brought that contingent back, although they're sounding more ridiculous now.

The world marched on and we never got ERA.

[DURHAM D]

65. Did you not realize that I said the draft had ended? nt

[Wella]

66. Of course. I was just adding to the discussion

I remember that era pretty well.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

43. What I have to say isn't very nice

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But I wish people like Schlafly, Dick Cheney, Ed Meese and the Koch bros would just go and die.

They've been on this earth far too long and want to fuck it up further for the next generation.

[dballance]

44. She's way past time for her dirt nap.

I can't believe she's still alive. As they say, only the good die young.

[a kennedy]

56. OMGOSH....my thoughts exactly....die ya old bag.....just die...

[Owl]

58. That does not compute.

[sadoldgirl]

68. For crying out loud,

people look at the source. That in itself is very clearly the answer.

[KamaAina]

77. Why are you sad, old girl?

I just turned 50 and got my AARP card. Welcome to DU!

[PADemD]

69. Phyllis was 90 on August 15.

[area51]

72. STFU, Phyllis,

you stupid, ignorant cow.

[quaker bill]

74. Um, kinda no they actually can't.

Women get abused in marriage too. This is why there are domestic violence shelters...