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Re: Now: Women Was: Libertarian SPAM (Propaganda)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:20:53 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> I think there are many pressures on men too. Modern man does not just go out
> and to a bit of huntin' and gatherin' - he also has to do all other sorts of
> other stuff. Both men & women are hounded by media images of what we should
> do/want/feel/be etc etc –it is up to us to ignore them.
Easy to ignore them, not so easy to deal with all the other people in the
world/society around you that do not ignore them. And in fact buy into it.
> I think you are correct if you are saying it is still a man’s world.
> However, I think my generation is used to the fact that women have opinions,
> can count and can even act alone.
Count? As in 2 plus 2 is 5? <grin>
> However, my generation is not running the
> world yet. A fair amount of those who are running it either do discriminate
> against women, or make clumsy efforts at positive female discrimination –
> neither of which is good. Although, within the EU/UK we have good
> anti-discrimination laws which protect everyone in the employment market.
As some one who lives within spitting distance of the U.S. Capital I hear you
loud and clear. Heck, Senator Strom Thurmond is what, 96 years old or
something? Him and his equally aged and removed from reality buddies are
running the show around here.
> hmm a "soccer mom" sounds good, where can I buy one?
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> Scott A
I hear that Lego will be releasing one soon as part of their "Classic" sets
reissue.... <weak attempt at humor here>
Katie
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