Slut shaming, and its prevalence...even on DK.

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Sunday February 17, 2013 · 4:16 PM PST

2013/02/17 · 16:16

A front page diary here today decided to couch its criticism of a pop culture figure in terms of slut shaming her sexual and marital history, labelling her a "ho".

Personally, I think today's obsession with reality stars is damaging all on its own, but when did it become acceptable on a progressive website to do this?

When I commented, I was basically told to check my privilege, and that it was obviously a cultural/racial difference between me and the OP. Isn't that the same argument used by hate groups, race baiters, and others we get so rightfully angry towards? Oh, you have to take into account their history! Their education! Their hateful culture!

I might accept that argument (somewhat) when dealing with a very isolated individual or group - one so inside their own bubble that they aren't aware of the heinousness of their words or actions. But here? No. There's no reason for it.

Stop & think before you tell Texas to leave

txvoodoo

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Tuesday November 13, 2012 · 11:05 PM PST

2012/11/13 · 23:05

Note: I am, like, the worst DK diarist ever. I think the last one I wrote was in 2008. But I'm getting pissed, and must make my thoughts heard in something bigger than the 140 characters allotted on Twitter. Tangentially, as a Yankee born and bred, I never ever thought I'd be defending anything about Texas.

So, we're hearing a lot now about some Texan nutjobs wanting to secede. Yeah, they've hit 20,000 on their petition. There are 25 million+ Texans. I'm sure your home state, be it blue or red, has an equal number of idiots. Mine, Pennsylvania, certainly does.

Some folks have suggested that Austin can stay, but we should let the rest of Texas go. I know it's in jest, but it reflects a wider attitude.

In the meantime, Texas Dems are doing some AMAZING things.

txvoodoo

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Friday August 29, 2008 · 9:33 AM PDT

2008/08/29 · 09:33

Just how stupid does John McCain think women voters (and voters in general) are??

The answer: Pretty Damned Stupid

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Saturday April 12, 2008 · 1:03 PM PDT

2008/04/12 · 13:03

Obama was forced to apologize for saying that people in Pennsylvania may be bitter?^* Oh, FFS. I canNOT believe the insanity over this issue.

NEWSFLASH: PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE U.S.A. ARE BITTER.

And angry! And scared! And maybe hoping to be optimistic once we get Bush out of the White House. But right now? Gas is approaching $4/gal, food prices are climbing, adjustable rate mortgages are coming due and skyrocketing, and jobs are going elsewhere.

ANYONE saying "ohhh no, Pennsylvanians (or Americans) aren't scared or bitter!! They're happy little voting citizens looking forward to the future with nothing except hope and glee and industry" is just spewing total crap. If people felt that way, they wouldn't be wanting ANY kind of change.

In summary: Senator Obama? I don't want an apology from you. You're speaking for me, and millions of others. I want you to win and help to FIX this.

^* - Since when is "bitter" an insult? Is this some new kind of slur of which I am unaware??

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Slut shaming, and its prevalence...even on DK.

Stop & think before you tell Texas to leave

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No apologies needed for me, Obama!