Reply #144: I guess it is a case of personal perception. [View All]

[merh]

There are those who have written that Clinton is the best president we have had in years, they see him as dreamy and wonderful and can do no wrong. From their posts it may appear to the reader that he is so dreamy because of his looks and not because of his abilities in office. Now that might not be what is meant, but that is often how it is perceived.

Perception is a choice. Have sexist comments been made to me by men in power? Yes, does it degrade me - no, it may reduce my opinion of the man, but it does not affect my self-esteem. It has not prevented me from achieving my goals either. When the overtures or comments have been to much, I have addressed them at that time, not fumed about them and blamed every male for the actions of a few.

Apparently you read those posts that you found so revolting. Why? I don't like Jugs magazines so I don't buy them.

There are plenty of threads on DU that I find annoying or insulting. I just don't read them. Change the channel if you don't like the program, skip the thread if you find it insulting.

Like I said, I don't get it -- I'm not trying to be dense, I'm just being honest. Boys will be boys, locker room talk occurs and didn't you say the thread that caused you such concern was in the lounge?