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In reply to the discussion: Men of DU: What are YOU going to do for women, once we drop to third class citizens? [View all]electric_blue68
(14,986 posts)133. If I remember my history correctly...
Last edited Wed Dec 1, 2021, 07:15 PM - Edit history (1)
after Goldwater's resounding defeat in '64 (I was 11), the Republicans licked their wounds for a while.
Then, they quadrupled down as you suggested for these times and ran for every little nook, and cranny office, and higher, and higher till we got Reagan, etc
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Men of DU: What are YOU going to do for women, once we drop to third class citizens? [View all]
Coventina
Dec 2021
OP
Yeah, I'm a woman and I'm not getting this OP. At best it's divisive, and at worst, accusatory.
BlackSkimmer
Dec 2021
#12
Again, please feel free to alert if you feel this thread violates the TOS. eom.
Coventina
Dec 2021
#25
Your tone is accusatory. There's no reason that men here should have to explain to you what they
BlackSkimmer
Dec 2021
#42
Very curious that you feel a need to deflect blame, when all I asked for is ACTION.
Coventina
Dec 2021
#29
She's certainly not blaming DU men. Crazy interpretation. It's a call to action, looking for
JudyM
Dec 2021
#110
I agree that is how it looks. Very aggressive and singling men out. Weird is a good word choice.
Doodley
Dec 2021
#161
If I were a man I'd respect what you say you mean enough to give a thoughtful, honest answer.
ancianita
Dec 2021
#130
With Covid & 1/6 - I'd FORGOTTEN (bc I just looked it up) that THIS Year a Federal Judge...
electric_blue68
Dec 2021
#143
BUT. What 35 states already ratified cannot be overruled because of two events.
ancianita
Dec 2021
#144
Sure. After the John Lewis or For The People Act pass, the ERA should be our next push.
ancianita
Dec 2021
#152
Thanks for the reminder on Voting Rights Acts! Time for more Free Congress phone calls
electric_blue68
Dec 2021
#154
What are YOU doing? You admit yourself how much time you're spending on this thread.
BlackSkimmer
Dec 2021
#100
I didn't see that assumption in the OP, and simply provided some suggestions for men who want to
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2021
#127
I'm not sure the assuming that the men of DU need suggestions is helpful to vibe of this thread.
Gore1FL
Dec 2021
#131
I would be very surprised to learn that even the majority of men on DU were working to dismantle
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2021
#141
I never said you were my enemy. I'm merely asking what are you willing to do?
Coventina
Dec 2021
#40
I teach English and it's a pretty common word to describe something in writing.
Cuthbert Allgood
Dec 2021
#90
This issue is far too big, serious, and consequential to allow "hurt feelings" to rule response.
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#101
I would hope most men would agree with you, just as I don't take offense when action re: race
hlthe2b
Dec 2021
#94
I will continue to vote Dem as part of a minority group that does so at a higher % than women. nt
LexVegas
Dec 2021
#103
The question in the OP was "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?', not "What else are you going to do?"
Beastly Boy
Dec 2021
#138
First, be as pissed off as you are. Second attend public rallies and protests to make politicians
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2021
#117
The division between men and women you are suggesting in your post is pretty superficial
Beastly Boy
Dec 2021
#125
This is really an unfortunate post. You're aiming at the wrong target.
Stinky The Clown
Dec 2021
#134
I'm not a third class citizen. I'm not a second class citizen. I'm not a victim.
BlackSkimmer
Dec 2021
#145
Do our actions have to produce noticeable positive results or does non-productive behavior count?
Kaleva
Dec 2021
#159
My wife just asked why you would ask this of me and not her. What should I tell her?
Doodley
Dec 2021
#162
Thank you for saying that. That poster was extremely rude and seemed to expect me to tell
Doodley
Dec 2021
#188
She has no desire to post on a message board, and isn't for me to tell her what she should or
Doodley
Dec 2021
#187
Sorry to be a male, but explain how I benefit if my wife or my daughter are denied their rights?
Doodley
Dec 2021
#189
Now you say it isn't about me, but you made it clear it is about me and other men on DU. You wrote:
Doodley
Dec 2021
#193
Here's a nasty response I bet you haven't seen yet. I'm going to be pointing out that
Occulus
Dec 2021
#191