One of today's Hot Topics on The View begs a thread.

[In_The_Wind]

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/archie-boss-calls-male-employees-penis-article-1.1534462

EXCLUSIVE: Archie Comics co-CEO accused of gender discrimination by male employees
Nancy Silberkleit is accused by her male employees of gender discrimination such as referring to them as 'penis' instead of by name, but Silberkleit contends that the case should be tossed out because white males are not 'a protected class'.

[NYC_SKP]

1. "Penis Penis Penis!"

Lawsuit: Archie Comics Co-CEO Yelled "PENIS!" And Complained About Her Balls

Say it ain' so, Arch! Archie Comics Publications is suing one of its CEOs, accusing her of sexually harassing employees. According to TMZ, co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit allegedly "barged into a meeting and 'pointed to each [attendee] and said, "PENIS, PENIS, PENIS, PENIS" and then walked out'" in 2009. And then, the lawsuit claims, she did it again in 2010, but yelled "My balls hurt!" for good measure.



The Daily News reports that the company is suing her "in an attempt to bar her from the company's Westchester headquarters and to stop her from attending Comic Con later this month in San Diego." A private investigator's report also details a complaint about Silberkleit "asking if sex toys were stored in an office safe and saying, 'I need to adjust my balls.'"

Nancy Silberkleit is the daughter-in-law of Archie Comics co-founder Louis Silberkleit; according to Comic Bits Online, she assumed the co-CEO position when her husband (and Louis's son), Michael Silberkleit, died in 2008. She told CBO in 2009

"I have never been one to see a glass half empty, but instead a glass that overflows with opportunities and solutions. I think out of the box and I am a 24/7/365 day personality. I embrace learning and strive to be proactive in order to follow my motto to its fullest: to make a difference in the world... While everything is new, it is also familiar because I have seen it all before through Michael’s eyes. I have a vision for the company and I believe in the values that Michael kept dear to him. I plan on taking them and expanding into the new generation without changing the original qualities...The best is yet to come, and Archie Comics are cooler than ever!"

http://gothamist.com/2011/07/09/lawsuit_archie_comics_ceo_yelled_pe.php

Well Alrighty Then!

[In_The_Wind]

2. Whoopi said she wouldn't like being called vagina.

They ask one of the crew if he would like being called testicle.
I'll add the clip of today's show tomorrow.

[NYC_SKP]

5. I can't wait to see where this goes next!

It's like a damned anatomy lesson!

[In_The_Wind]

32. The spot I wanted to share is in the first 5 to 8 minutes of The View.

http://watchabc.go.com/the-view/SH559080/VDKA0_l5mko8bp/the-view-123

Sorry about all of the commercials.

[NYC_SKP]

33. Thanks, just watched it.

Funny stuff!

I haven't watched in a long time, poor Barbara seems to be forgetful and it looks like Whoopie is now more of the active host.

Good cast, funny segment!

[Aristus]

38. Interesting...

If someone were to call me 'penis', I guess my reaction would be predicated on who was doing the calling...

[KamaAina]

3. The real news here

Archie Comics still exists.

[In_The_Wind]

4. I collected all of 'em.

[Chan790]

6. That was the part that shocked me too.

I'm used to being called "penis" at this point.

It's more verbally-economical than "stunt penis".

(I hear them calling my name.)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. what astounds me is saying that: males are not a protected class,

when they are indeed, the Most Protected Group on the Face of the Earth.

Case should be lost on that fact alone.

[Chan790]

8. She's the one arguing males are not a protected class.

She's likely going to get her ass handed to her.

Sex discrimination lawsuits cut both ways...ask my former boss, she got fired for discriminating against males in promotion decisions. It seems the DM was plenty unhappy also when all her best male employees demanded transfers or left and the (specific) less-qualified women she'd promoted over them ran the store into the ground.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

10. that is what I meant to imply: She will lose the case.

hence why I said:

Case should be lost on that fact alone.

[Chan790]

11. I'm sorry. I misunderstood.

I somehow came away with the impression you were arguing the company would lose the case they filed against her.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

12. Oh no. Even if they weren't the most protected class in the world, They should win -

hostile work environment, ... etc. ... ad infinitum, ad naseum ...

[cliffordu]

16. Lemme see.....

Ah, nevermind.

I'd be talking at a woman who, along with the drivel you posted here, openly calls other women dogs.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4120434

You are no spokesperson for anything except your own hubris and hatred.

Fail.

I'll feel free to post what you SAID everytime I feel the urge.

Word.

[Sissyk]

17. Thank you!

Any woman that would say something like that to another woman, ain't no feminist. Especially, if the donteven regret it.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

24. you are entitled to your opinion, of course. --

and No, I don't regret what I said.

the hatred was toward me a LONG TIME before I ever said anything. I just put it out in the open and hated back is all.

At least I am not passive aggressive about all this.

I just call it the way I see it.

It is no secret that some people around here hate me... well, guess what -- it works both ways.

[Sissyk]

31. You're damn straight I am entitled to my opinion even though I don't need

your approval.

I'm sorry you feel hate so much. And, glad I don't live my life that way.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

35. I don't feel hate all that much. A select few in here, that have gone out of their way to, earn it.

This is a political message board to expect otherwise is quite naive, really.

I am not here to win a popularity contest.

Truly, it is not so much the person I hate as it is the message for which they stand.

[Sissyk]

36. Again, I'm sorry some in here "earned" your hate.

However, I still don't think that is a reason for calling another female an old dog that likes to be petted. What, I guess an eye for an eye? Glad I don't live that way.

And, if politics made me hate, I'd find something else to occupy my time.

And again, sorry you "Hate" other women's messages just because they don't agree with you. Sometimes, it's the company one may keep.

Yeah, I don't think you have to worry about that popularity thing.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

26. go right ahead, cliffordu ...

when a woman goes running to the men for affirmation and openly rejects other women's viewpoints and makes fun of other's lifestyles because it is not the same as her own ...

then what I see is what I see.

I'll feel free to post what you SAID everytime I feel the urge.

not real sure about how that will play out around here cliffordu.

some might think it borders on stalking.

Time will tell I suppose.

Word Up.

[cliffordu]

27. So to paraphrase-

Because another woman won't bow to your personal issues wrapped in feminist ideals you have the right to call her a dog?

I didn't know feminists called other women names like that.

I look forward to seeing the other names you call women for not bowing to your will and expertise in all things feminist.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

28. sounds like you are a fan. -

just don't be the stalking kind and we will get along just fine. ciao!

[HappyMe]

37. That has to be, hands down the most

unacceptable, insulting thing a 'woman' directed at another woman. Truly a pathetic excuse for a human, let alone a female.

[In_The_Wind]

39. I couldn't agree more.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/111411793

[nomorenomore08]

20. She meant that they aren't a class in need of protection from discrimination.

Which in general I would agree with, but that doesn't excuse workplace harassment. That kind of behavior is unacceptable no matter who the target is.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

25. yes, I know what she meant and yes, it still does not excuse the harassment and yes, the

behavior was unacceptable on the face of it.

[In_The_Wind]

9. Ahem ... "stunt penis".

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[cliffordu]

18. I did that a couple of times.

One is on film someplace...Sure hope it lands on YOUTUBE pretty soon.



I audited a "Human Sexuality" class in about 1973 or some time back in the primordial mists.....

The Prof, who's name was - no kidding - Doctor LoPiccolo -

Said, to a class of 250:

"There are a finite number of things you can do, sexually, with the human body...Every one of these things have been done by the people in this room......"

[In_The_Wind]

19. I believe you!

We'll have to compare notes sometime.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

29. my first thought too.

[In_The_Wind]

30. Archie comics was part of my early childhood.

The newest comic went on sale this morning ... ARCHIE #650, on sale 12/4!

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Archie-chooses-Amisha-over-Veronica-Betty/articleshow/26799810.cms

It appears as if there is a new lady in his life. Amisha.

[geardaddy]

34. That's what I was thinking.

[BlueJazz]

13. What's the big deal.?? Most women call me "Perverted Bastard"

[In_The_Wind]

14. Hahahaha

Are you ?

[BlueJazz]

15. No...but it seems like that type gets all the women ! (I'm like the "Homebody" type)

[nomorenomore08]

21. Maybe because they know what they want and they go after it?

I'm not condoning (or condemning) anyone's behavior here, mind you...

[BlueJazz]

22. Depends on what they're going after. I played in bands for years then worked for CBS.

I know what I used to go after and what I was. I didn't like what I let myself become.
I grew up though.