Try It Now, They Said
New hosting, fewer bumps. At least, that’s the theory. There may be some minor behind-the-scenes tinkering left to do as the hosting changes propagate, but the bulk of the unpleasantness is now behind us.
Consider this an open thread. Share ye links and bicker.
An academic-sounding title for something we all already know.
But it’s nice to see someone escape the brainwashing, especially since so few do.
I think you meant just “as a revelation”. But to her it was a revelation.
Or they are women who really don’t know anything and resent being corrected.
Have you ever had the “pleasure” of trying to correct an English major’s misconceptions after she tried to “educate” you about a field of science in which you have a degree?
It’s true that some men have a habit of talking down to others (both men and women), which is annoying and inexcusable, but I’ve seen the accusation of “mansplaining” directed at even the most courteous disagreement and proffering of facts.
So many red flags.
It doesn’t inspire great confidence, no.
Another victory for the patriarchy.
A reminder, should it be needed, that antisocial behaviour in one sphere – say, fare-dodging – does tend to spill into others.
All progressive posturing to the contrary.
Do not inconvenience the Vibrantly Diverse Immigrants. And for God’s sake don’t annoy them.
Don’t make the black kids angry.(TM)
Oh, and let’s not forget these switched-on hipsters in San Francisco.
Victory for the patriarchy? How soon they forget. I’m fairly certain W. Carlos was far more influential. For better or worse.
Switched On Bach:
WendyWalter Carlos.Perhaps it’s a matter of perspective but I don’t see much ‘escape’, just some dissent from one set of attitudes while agreeing with other, complementary attitudes.
The local news reports wouldn’t show a picture of the attacker.
Mansplaining: men love to show off. They can do it by riding a bicycle with no hands or showing they know something cool. A bunch of guys will sit around and share info and argue about it for hours. Got help you if you say something stupid about electric cars, inflation, lawn care, deer hunting. You will get corrected. But the flip side is that we will quiz the knowledgeable person to learn more. We will ASK FOR mansplaining because it is painful and maladaptive to be ignorant about important things. I have rarely seen a woman ask for more detail about a subject from a guy.
Because many blacks have a pathological sense of entitlement. There is not a shadow of a doubt that the “young scholar” grew up surrounded by other savages.
They’re probably just ovaryacting….
I’ll get my coat.
You might want this. [ Hands @Adiabat a catalog of fireproof clothing. ]
[ Crackling, glow, smell of burning coat. ]
[ Returns from errands. ]
Why is there a Fire Department hazardous materials cordon out front?
The hump fat accelerant.
Another victory for the patriarchy.
Indeed! Rather makes a mockery of all those special “Women’s” whatever-it-is things.
Exactly. Hey, sweetie? He’s flirting with you. Peacocking. Demonstrating that he has Valuable Knowledge in the area in question.
The flirtation angle explains why it’s never happened to me.
I’ll allow it.
I hope to God that David never gets interested in napalm.
Oh no, did I say that aloud?
I nearly punched out two paragraphs in. She’s an all-too-typical “I am 23 and think I know everything, despite having figured out that much of what I thought I knew was bitter women sabotaging my life prospects”. It’s Gell-Mann amnesia.
It’s nice, I suppose, that she’s learned a few things but I couldn’t help noticing the many, many, many references to her own lifelong mental health and trauma issues, and the cornucopia of mental health, addiction and trauma issues present in apparently every single person she knows.
I think at some point you have to stop and ask yourself whether you’re really qualified to be opining about anything given how incredibly messed-up your baseline everyday experiences are.
At least her therapist is a man.
Addenda: I also notice that the feminist ideals she continues to cling to are the ones that benefit her personally, while the ones she’s “learned are false” are the ones that harm her personally. Funny, that.