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a woman whose anger needs to be paid attention to (Original Post) DonCoquixote Nov 11 OP
Thank you for adding more blame and recriminations to those of us who fought as hard as we could and are hlthe2b Nov 11 #1
Unfortunately wryter2000 Nov 11 #2
NO WHITE WOMAN (other than trolls) on DU DID and this blame is divisive as hell. hlthe2b Nov 11 #4
The speaker is not addressing DU wryter2000 Nov 11 #5
It is a divisive post for a group on DU at a time when ALL WOMEN are being targeted by MAGA. That you defend hlthe2b Nov 11 #8
The OP chose to focus on the top of the video JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #15
It is patronizing to defend this. Shame on you. All women on DU are hurting and this blame misogyny is WRONG. hlthe2b Nov 11 #21
I'm not patronizing you JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #24
You most certainly ARE! hlthe2b Nov 11 #29
See - what you are doing? JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #31
I am not attacking any black woman, nor would I. DID you even read the OP subject line? Good gawd hlthe2b Nov 11 #36
You did JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #43
I reread one longer post of yours to me where you clearly put blame on the OP so I feel that I misinterpreted hlthe2b Nov 11 #53
Thank you JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #56
I agree with you on this--totally. hlthe2b Nov 11 #59
I am not labeling myself either. I clearly am what I am every moment of my being, easily seen, LizBeth Nov 11 #111
the problem with your response is.... Odious justice Nov 12 #288
And if we are talking about white women as a group. LisaL Nov 11 #26
Uh, no. happy feet Nov 11 #132
I just found the AP data, and both Biden and Harris both received 46% of white women's votes. LauraInLA Nov 11 #180
Then why is it posted here? LisaL Nov 11 #10
Ask the OP JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #46
The OP is giving one woman space to express her true feelings. ariadne0614 Nov 11 #81
The OP isn't giving her a "space." LisaL Nov 11 #87
I meant that the OP gave her space on DU, a place that should be safe. ariadne0614 Nov 11 #151
"She" hasn't been given space on DU - her video has Mossfern Nov 11 #168
It's showing a different opinion of some Black Women who feel incredibly betrayed.... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #184
White women were betrayed too Mossfern Nov 11 #186
Of couse, we as white women have been betrayed by the majority of our "fellow" white women... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #189
Yes, I know Mossfern Nov 11 #194
Since you worked in Social Services I'd guess you'd have certain educational background to get an initial at least... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #198
You don't feel betrayed by women who voted for Trump? Mossfern Nov 11 #199
What on earth gives you that idea? Of course I feel Extremely Disgusted... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #200
Of course you feel betrayed Mossfern Nov 11 #203
Like I said she's in extra pain, and lashing out blanketly. As for the... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #205
My issue is.....Why bring that here? Mossfern Nov 12 #256
Joy Reid said the same soandso Nov 12 #216
I object to the view of the woman in the video wnylib Nov 11 #190
part of unity DonCoquixote Nov 12 #219
If I as a white woman found out any of my white friends voted for drumphf... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #234
The woman in the video has already decided wnylib Nov 12 #254
I am angry at Latino men DonCoquixote Nov 12 #262
She's feeling extremely betrayed, people can lash out in a general way under these conditions... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #231
I'm feeling betrayed, too. I am not lashing out wnylib Nov 12 #257
She's addressing White women who "wear blue bracelets" mchill Nov 12 #279
You know how we can differentiate white women who voted for Trump vs Kamala Harris? Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #19
What if it is a trick by MAGA JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #48
I thought the poster above was being sacastic about the blue bracelets.... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #230
Well, the video starts out by criticizing white women for wearing those blue bracelets. Patton French Nov 11 #67
And what's your point? It's just their opinion. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #70
My point is that the video is not directed to white women Trump voters, as some have suggested. Patton French Nov 11 #74
Okay, and I agree with you. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #80
You can take a bracelet off Red Mountain Nov 11 #92
Yes, the Right has made it easier for black Americans to recognize political friendlies. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #109
"They don't realize the isolation that many of us find us in." 1WorldHope Nov 11 #126
They have each other. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #128
I may have misread your comment. 1WorldHope Nov 11 #134
I respect that she had an opinion, but are you saying that we're suppose to respond by NOT buying the bracelets for our Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #145
I'm really not focusing on the bracelet. 1WorldHope Nov 11 #158
Understood and agree, Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #163
Since Black women carry the additional scourge of racism, it's understandible for her to feel more betrayed thinking.. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #232
Yes, that was understood. Baitball Blogger Nov 12 #293
Yes, really. Hi happy feet Nov 11 #131
Hi. 1WorldHope Nov 11 #165
As someone who lives in mostly blue NYC when election results are particularly onerous and you are few in the Dem... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #292
Anyone can wear a blue bracelet-- even the MAGA IzzaNuDay Nov 11 #105
Obviously, one must be cautious about these things. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #114
It's my understanding wryter2000 Nov 11 #112
Donald Trump has won the majority of white women voters for the third straight time. Even after destroying abortion ri Fullduplexxx Nov 11 #34
Which is an improvement over the share of Biden's and Clinton's votes. LisaL Nov 11 #49
Not true. happy feet Nov 11 #133
Which is why imho the woman in the vid feels so much more betrayed now... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #235
It's just more crap and divisiveness Meowmee Nov 11 #83
I have a blue bracelet for something else wryter2000 Nov 11 #3
Is this how we win elections? Elmotime Nov 11 #6
Exactly. How the hell is this appropriate when we are all (but especially women) dealing with this horrific outcome? hlthe2b Nov 11 #11
Elmotime? JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #28
My kids grew up on PBS Elmotime Nov 11 #65
Any group that voted for Orange Bastard in the majority is to blame for the fucking messy shit we are in. SoFlaBro Nov 11 #7
Then blame men. LisaL Nov 11 #9
I do. SoFlaBro Nov 11 #18
I do too DonCoquixote Nov 11 #84
Which, imho, is why she feels extra betrayed. She thought, hoped more white women would turn against drumphf electric_blue68 Nov 12 #233
Me too... I am so fuckin pissed, flabbergasted and outraged. I have posted a flip off on FB to ALL LizBeth Nov 12 #265
Yep Meowmee Nov 11 #101
Perhaps bc we expect better from women ie empathy? electric_blue68 Nov 11 #169
Perhaps because Meowmee Nov 11 #171
I certainly don't excuse misogynist and racist white men. electric_blue68 Nov 11 #176
Good 😀 Meowmee Nov 11 #177
I would sayt any PERSON Mossfern Nov 11 #12
I agree and it is the root of divisiveness and hatred of the other karynnj Nov 11 #37
Blaming groups in their entirety is wrong karynnj Nov 11 #35
Actually, I believe she would own figuring out how to be part of the solution-as always happy feet Nov 11 #136
Every single individual who voted for It, or for Jill Stein, or who just stayed home Crunchy Frog Nov 12 #290
2 minutes and 26 seconds in JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #13
Deleted HowlingWulf Nov 11 #69
Dear Identity Politics, please stop! You're not helping. jalan48 Nov 11 #14
Tell that to Dearborn Michigan JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #16
i wonder what they will say when Jared Kushner and Bibi agree to Kushner leading the redevelopment of Gaza Takket Nov 11 #44
They'll JustAnotherGen Nov 11 #52
Apparently it is fine to continue the misogyny on DU--targeting the very women who are clearly NOT to blame. hlthe2b Nov 11 #22
It's a about keeping the identity groups squabbling among themselves. Don't Look Up! jalan48 Nov 11 #27
A loss for Kamala Harris, was not just a loss for the black community. Baitball Blogger Nov 11 #17
As far as I can tell, Harris actually did better with white women than Biden. LisaL Nov 11 #20
Better than Biden OR Clinton FBaggins Nov 11 #30
Her support with white women improved compared to both Biden and Clinton pinkstarburst Nov 11 #33
You keep repeating this untruth happy feet Nov 11 #137
They both got 46% of white women's vote, according to Pew and AP. LauraInLA Nov 11 #191
Is there some reason that any of us should care whether or not she's "done"? FBaggins Nov 11 #23
The poster is showing one kind of opinion as uncomfortable as it might feel... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #236
Yes... and I'm criticizing that ridiculous opinion FBaggins Nov 12 #240
STOP the MISOGYNY DIVISIVE BLAME ON DU to Donquixote for the OP and all defending the posting. hlthe2b Nov 11 #25
One thing this loss should give us pause to thing about pinkstarburst Nov 11 #32
Agree 100% SickOfTheOnePct Nov 11 #39
Please tell me what these groups want Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #51
Anybody that fucking voted for that Orange Bastard can fucking kick rocks regardless of demographic. SoFlaBro Nov 11 #113
Your trying to get us both kicked off Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #115
Kicked off of what? Voting for that fucking turd is antithetical to electing Democrats. SoFlaBro Nov 11 #117
I tread carefully Keepthesoulalive Nov 12 #255
thank you DonCoquixote Nov 11 #89
Rest assured that I won't beg for a solitary vote TheKentuckian Nov 12 #227
You poked the hornets nest . Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #38
Again ALL women are under direct attack ALL. Your intent to divide won't work. THe women DO stand together hlthe2b Nov 11 #40
I am not attempting to divide Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #55
Read my first post on the top of the thread if you reallly care to understand. hlthe2b Nov 11 #57
I do understand Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #66
The OP posted an attack. It was not intended as a constructiive discussion of "how do we reach the group that hlthe2b Nov 11 #71
Why should I ? these other groups who voted Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #77
Apparently women on DU are not even allowed to defend ourselves. hlthe2b Nov 11 #78
I don't see how you were personally attacked? happy feet Nov 11 #138
The women of DU have been. You need to read the entire thread. hlthe2b Nov 11 #139
I differ happy feet Nov 11 #142
'Always those who will defend.. hlthe2b Nov 11 #147
However..... Mossfern Nov 11 #121
I have seen the video on YouTube and I gave it the consideration it deserved Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #127
Well... Right now she's feeling immense pain, probably fearing what may come down the pike...in time she might change... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #174
The question is Mossfern Nov 11 #183
Imho, of course All Women, AND Black Women have another nasty to deadly layers of experiences thenselves, relatives... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #187
Just a minor question... Mossfern Nov 11 #188
Bc I said "And Black Women have another layer of" terrible experiences to deal with. electric_blue68 Nov 11 #197
But I guess that is where my argument lays. I agree there is a greater with black women. LizBeth Nov 11 #209
Native American women probably have it even worse in certain ways electric_blue68 Nov 12 #239
Statistically Native American has it worse in ALL ways... lowest on the rung. LizBeth Nov 12 #264
Agreed. And it is uncomfortable pretty much all around. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #237
Terribly so. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #238
If they take us all back to 1800, whose shoes do you want to be in? TheKentuckian Nov 12 #228
White MEN. Does anyone think otherwise? hlthe2b Nov 12 #242
Divide and Conquer continues DooverBeliever Nov 11 #41
Agree about divide and conquer Ndp5 Nov 11 #62
Please don't tell women what to do. Groundhawg Nov 11 #42
Please don't leave out the latino males... stillcool Nov 11 #45
The video didn't tell any men what to do, only women. Groundhawg Nov 11 #68
I took offense to only blaming white women stillcool Nov 11 #156
Color doesn't matter when I say we have no right to tell women what to do. Groundhawg Nov 11 #193
wow yall if it don't apply then let it fly lol WhiskeyGrinder Nov 11 #47
Her glasses look stupid KT2000 Nov 11 #50
Ad hominem? Really? Duncan Grant Nov 11 #54
I'm confused. Did you not watch the video or do you not know what the term means? FBaggins Nov 11 #64
Seems like an attack on a personal attribute, not her argument, imho. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #72
That describes both the post you replied to and the OP FBaggins Nov 11 #75
"Entering black spaces to center yourself..." Duncan Grant Nov 11 #82
The space being her youtube channel? LisaL Nov 11 #98
Uh... i don't think so? Black women have been the most consistent Democratic voting block, with a large (but) minority electric_blue68 Nov 12 #246
"Largest" and "most consistent" are different measures FBaggins Nov 12 #252
Going for a personal attack on her glasses instead of addressing the issues? IzzaNuDay Nov 11 #146
OK. the issue KT2000 Nov 11 #160
She's copying Nina Turner Polybius Nov 11 #167
Really? Picking on her glasses, too?. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #241
A few people got KT2000 Nov 12 #267
Not helpful. Divisive. brush Nov 11 #58
It is all women and girls being attacked and dying. Insulted and dismissed. LizBeth Nov 11 #60
It IS the grief of every non-Magat woman who voted for Kamala. And Black Women have the extra pain of racism which was electric_blue68 Nov 12 #243
Black has won the presidency. Woman has not. LizBeth Nov 12 #266
It might be a combination - for what ever reason electric_blue68 Nov 12 #294
A black was hired. A woman has never been hired and the choice was pretty clear. LizBeth Nov 12 #298
Might want to give the obligatory "Not all X" disclaimer, given white fragility. Lancero Nov 11 #61
*Fragility* is a defensive response. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #63
So, a group already under misogynistic atttack dares to complain and you decide to mansplain to us? hlthe2b Nov 11 #73
Wow. We're going nowhere faster now. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #76
So, your behavior being called out is something you just can't handle. Not surprised. hlthe2b Nov 11 #79
I can handle it just fine. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #85
So you are telling women to sit down/shut up/learn about misogyny? LizBeth Nov 11 #86
A male accusing a woman on DU as being "entitled and privileged" as he accuses us of "fragility" for complaining hlthe2b Nov 11 #90
Fragility. Defensiveness. Trivializing the video. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #93
Your voice is apparently the only one you think matters--enough that you mansplain to every woman on this thread hlthe2b Nov 11 #95
He didn 't mansplain to me. I agree with him. happy feet Nov 11 #140
This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Nov 11 #143
Well hlthe2b Nov 11 #144
Wow! Mossfern Nov 11 #103
It's also divisive Fullduplexxx Nov 11 #152
I agree with the other poster this is no time to mansplain us!!! berkerly6240 Nov 11 #196
I'm speaking in this thread as I do any other, regardless of gender. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #201
**Source: Robin DiAngelo, "White Fragility" (a woman author who's not mansplainin')** Duncan Grant Nov 11 #207
I am a white woman and ashamed Marigold Nov 11 #88
this DonCoquixote Nov 11 #96
Harris would have been the first woman president representing all women. LizBeth Nov 11 #106
Thank-you happy feet Nov 11 #141
Beautifully said GrapesOfWrath Nov 11 #153
With you. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 11 #161
This white woman agrees w you. It feels like Extra betrayal! electric_blue68 Nov 12 #244
Well, the regressive right GenThePerservering Nov 11 #91
I can only assume this was the intent of the OP who posted and ran. hlthe2b Nov 11 #94
no it was not DonCoquixote Nov 11 #100
As we likely won't be even able to vote in 2028, LisaL Nov 11 #102
Well that is certainly the result. I thought I knew you. hlthe2b Nov 11 #104
why? DonCoquixote Nov 11 #108
Yes. But as you see if you read down the thread, at least one is accusing the women of DU of being "entitled and hlthe2b Nov 11 #122
Accusing *you* of acting entitled and privileged. Not women of DU. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #130
Accusing ANY woman of being entitled and privileged/fragile for not putting up with the attacks/misogyny? hlthe2b Nov 11 #135
Emotions don't win arguments. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #150
You can take your misogynistic mansplaining to the women of DU and travel to the right wing websites more hlthe2b Nov 11 #154
You're not the women of DU and you don't speak for them. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #170
Yet YOU think you can speak as a man for all women, tell them what to do and think and deride them continually. hlthe2b Nov 11 #172
I speak for myself. Duncan Grant Nov 11 #175
It would appear you speak for misogynists everywhere. Even if it is just your kneejerk response... hlthe2b Nov 12 #247
See post #150 and #207. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #269
Here is the only one you need. Read, rinse, repeat, read again. Ponder. hlthe2b Nov 12 #270
#150, #207 rinse, repeat... Duncan Grant Nov 12 #271
You could learn an immense amount from the example of DUer Dennis Donnovan. You won't. But you should. Rinse, repeat]. hlthe2b Nov 12 #272
#150, #207, thank you. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #273
LOLOLOLOLOLOL.... Get some original material, will you? hlthe2b Nov 12 #274
#150, #207, thank you. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #275
Learn from your betters and maybe learn to write for yourself. Rinse, repeat, again and again. Thank YOU. hlthe2b Nov 12 #276
#150, #207, thank you. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #277
Did you hire someone to mansplain for you? Thank them for me too, but no thanks hlthe2b Nov 12 #278
#150, #207, thank you. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #280
Pitiful. Can't even write your own messages now. Lost the art of "mansplaining, eh?" hlthe2b Nov 12 #281
#150, #207, thank you. Duncan Grant Nov 12 #282
Very good article. Knew a fair amount of the history, and two things were new to me. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #297
I tend to agree w you. This is how some Black Women are feeling right now, maybe for a long time. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #250
I change the name DonCoquixote Nov 11 #116
I credit you that, thank you, but you need to indicate in the OP what the original name was to explain the reactions... hlthe2b Nov 11 #119
I'm very confused, what did it say?? kerry-is-my-prez Nov 11 #202
You are not going to win this battle Keepthesoulalive Nov 11 #110
Who is "they" in your statement? nt 2 Meow Momma Nov 11 #120
Right.. Women "can't understand." Good gawd is there any limit to your misogyny? hlthe2b Nov 11 #124
Soooo... Ummm Texasgal Nov 11 #162
I have put the op Meowmee Nov 11 #107
I won't be wearing a blue bracelet Quiet Em Nov 11 #97
THE FLORIDA MODEL NATION-WIDE Nimble_Idea Nov 11 #99
This is just one person expressing how she feels... appmanga Nov 11 #118
This election was not about a first black woman loss. A black man already won, twice. LizBeth Nov 11 #123
Based on many of the comments, IzzaNuDay Nov 11 #125
if not for the hate I got on this thread DonCoquixote Nov 12 #215
What divisive drivel. Zeitghost Nov 11 #129
Really? Read my comment #125 IzzaNuDay Nov 11 #148
Yes really. Zeitghost Nov 11 #149
Your post was a two fold insult. Again being told to sit down stfu and learn about misogyny.... LizBeth Nov 11 #155
You've already proven the consultant's point (peace before truth) IzzaNuDay Nov 11 #173
I was pointing out YOUR flaws in argument not the video. Pretty lame throwing LizBeth Nov 11 #206
Why are YOU so determined to divide women? WHY? How does that help us for the continuing fight? hlthe2b Nov 12 #248
Forget it Jake, it's DUtown. Abolishinist Nov 11 #208
it neeed to be discussed DonCoquixote Nov 12 #218
I've seen worse things on the internet. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 11 #157
It was the title of the thread which has since been (recently) edited. You missed the entire reason for the hlthe2b Nov 11 #159
It's quite worrying that there's a pretty good number of black women kerry-is-my-prez Nov 11 #192
For the current recent experience Black women are feeling incredibly betrayed... Pain can lash out in a very... electric_blue68 Nov 11 #178
Thanks for this.... Blue_Tires Nov 11 #164
Horrendous video Polybius Nov 11 #166
Right now it's bc Black Women are feeling incredibly betrayed. electric_blue68 Nov 11 #179
I totally understand that Polybius Nov 11 #182
She's in TOO Much Pain to hear them right now. Might change her mind in the future electric_blue68 Nov 11 #185
But really, arent we all. Arent ALL us women in the same very same, exactly same LizBeth Nov 12 #210
Yes, and maybe no. We (except for Magat women) feel the loss of Kamala 's potential Presidency!... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #212
Well yes, all women do get poorer medical LizBeth Nov 12 #213
Yup, unfortunately. electric_blue68 Nov 12 #221
ALL women who fought for Harris-Walz feel incredibly betrayed by those women who did NOT. Can you not appreciate hlthe2b Nov 12 #245
It's a passive aggressive racist tirade soandso Nov 12 #223
Can black women be racist toward white women? Duncan Grant Nov 12 #224
Anyone can be a racist soandso Nov 12 #226
The definition of racism I grew up w is that it was part of a system... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #258
I can't add anything new to electric_blue68's response (#258). Duncan Grant Nov 12 #268
Why would anyone in du specifically go into a person post LizBeth Nov 12 #287
Because, if one says a black woman is offering a "passive aggressive racist tirade"... Duncan Grant Nov 12 #289
You are not correct again, so I am going to assume you think that little of the women on LizBeth Nov 12 #291
You seem to be implying that they can't FBaggins Nov 12 #249
Here's why: WhiskeyGrinder Nov 12 #261
Well said. notroot Nov 12 #286
"Brown People" Zeitghost Nov 11 #181
She proved a point by some of the reactions I see nini Nov 11 #204
anti hispanic racism? DonCoquixote Nov 12 #214
I'm not sure how else to classify Zeitghost Nov 12 #217
Why is this discussion now going on in another thread? https://www.democraticunderground.com/118770750 LauraInLA Nov 11 #195
Because it's relevant to that forum? Duncan Grant Nov 12 #220
There's diversity walk, lessons on white fragility, when did you notice a difference Keepthesoulalive Nov 12 #222
Yo, LaurainLA, I did it, I own it, and you want to know why? IzzaNuDay Nov 12 #225
I was curious why you discontinued a discussion you started here and moved it to another forum. I found it interesting. LauraInLA Nov 12 #285
I cross posted it, is that a problem? IzzaNuDay Nov 12 #296
No, it's not a problem. You asked me why I asked about it, and I answered you. LauraInLA Nov 13 #302
Bull FUCKING shit FHRRK Nov 12 #211
Post removed Post removed Nov 12 #229
We all hurt. But, some folks here are responding coffeenap Nov 12 #251
She is blaming all white women, even the ones who voted for Harris. LisaL Nov 12 #253
Each of us sees what we see. Wishing strength for all of us.🌷 coffeenap Nov 12 #259
Perhaps Keepthesoulalive Nov 12 #260
"constant recalibration" A quite apt phase. Having to judge most, or all situations maybe particularly dealing white... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #299
Change the title all you want. usedtobedemgurl Nov 12 #263
An apt observation in my opinion... electric_blue68 Nov 12 #300
i understand. , but...... rampartd Nov 12 #283
This seems helpful. Crunchy Frog Nov 12 #284
The blue bracelets are supposed show as white women they voted for Harris, not drumphf electric_blue68 Nov 12 #301
I wear blue bracelets in hope and solidarity. likesmountains 52 Nov 12 #295
To Female and/or Non Wealthy Trump Supporters: Marcuse Nov 14 #303

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
1. Thank you for adding more blame and recriminations to those of us who fought as hard as we could and are
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:18 PM
Nov 11

the target of MAGA as ALL women are.

I have had the worst week of my life--including directly saving lives in my ER of those who declared that my body now belongs to THEM with their MAGA hats and who now think they have license to disrespect me every hour of the day.

So now, I get to see THIS? Thanks, DonCoquixote, very much. NOT. And don't you dare patronize me further by telling me to "just watch the video and that I will undoubtedly agree with her." Well, I might on many issues, but the subject title alone is enough to make me want to throw something through my screen.

DONQUIXOTE, PLEASE STOP!!!

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
4. NO WHITE WOMAN (other than trolls) on DU DID and this blame is divisive as hell.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:26 PM
Nov 11

Defending it is incomprehensible, wryter2000 and not merely insensitive.

wryter2000

(47,527 posts)
5. The speaker is not addressing DU
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:27 PM
Nov 11

I guess you can take offense that someone posted it here but not that the woman made the video.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
8. It is a divisive post for a group on DU at a time when ALL WOMEN are being targeted by MAGA. That you defend
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:29 PM
Nov 11

this call-out of a group on DU isitself indefensible.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
15. The OP chose to focus on the top of the video
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:39 PM
Nov 11

2:26 seconds it takes a very different turn.

What I do agree with in the video - Blue Bracelets and Womens' Marches are worthless. Didn't do a damn thing the last time.

If that group is going to lead the Resistance - they need to do something else.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
21. It is patronizing to defend this. Shame on you. All women on DU are hurting and this blame misogyny is WRONG.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:46 PM
Nov 11

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
24. I'm not patronizing you
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:49 PM
Nov 11

Or anyone else.

I put that patronizing squarely on the OP - who chose to focus on taking a pot shot at Liberal and Progressive Women.

But in all black spaces (Sunday dinner at my house yesterday) - the women - including myself -

Were vocal at our anger about ONE selfish self-serving community who thinks I'm going to come to their defense when Trump comes for them.

Black women are not here for that. Uh uh no way. Not gonna do it.

And I'd only support a woman's march if it is going to be as brutal and chaotic as January 6th.

ETA - Angela Davis wouldn't play nice if she was a young woman today. She simply wouldn't. And neither would Shirley Chisholm or Harriet.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
31. See - what you are doing?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:53 PM
Nov 11

You won't let a black woman have an opinion that differs from yours.

Shame on you.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
36. I am not attacking any black woman, nor would I. DID you even read the OP subject line? Good gawd
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:57 PM
Nov 11

So now you are determined to divide based on gender AND race TOO as the OP clearly did for those who are ALL under attack? Really? ALL women. ALL. Regardless of race, ethnicity, or status (while some don't realize that- who were ignorant enough to throw away their vote or chance to do so).

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
43. You did
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:06 PM
Nov 11

You are accusing me of being a mysoginist who hates white women and wants to divide us. "Shame on you is really demeaning."

I've given you so many chances over the years. No more.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
53. I reread one longer post of yours to me where you clearly put blame on the OP so I feel that I misinterpreted
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:12 PM
Nov 11

the point you were trying to make. I am sorry for that misunderstanding. I see now that your were not trying to attack others as some on this thread clearly are.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
56. Thank you
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:15 PM
Nov 11

But - I won't trust a blue bracelet. I could see Magats using one of their women to lure us - so the men can harm us.

I no longer believe that people are generally good. I just don't.

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
111. I am not labeling myself either. I clearly am what I am every moment of my being, easily seen,
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:42 PM
Nov 11

never confused.

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
26. And if we are talking about white women as a group.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:50 PM
Nov 11

As far as I can tell, Harris did better with white women as a group than Biden did. So clearly white women as a group is not the reason that Harris lost the election.

ariadne0614

(1,876 posts)
81. The OP is giving one woman space to express her true feelings.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:55 PM
Nov 11

I didn’t feel at all maligned. I only felt my heart expanding to meet her where she is.

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
87. The OP isn't giving her a "space."
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:03 PM
Nov 11

Youtube has given her this space. OP for whatever reason decided to post it here.
I am not sure what your race is, but if it is white, don't bother to meet her where she is, she clearly says you are not welcome.

ariadne0614

(1,876 posts)
151. I meant that the OP gave her space on DU, a place that should be safe.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:17 PM
Nov 11

I’m half Norwegian and half Mexican, and I don’t expect her to make me feel welcome.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
168. "She" hasn't been given space on DU - her video has
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 08:59 PM
Nov 11

It offends me that she makes accusations and refuses to hear (read) comments from those she accuses.
There were plenty of white women who supported Harris - yet she shut them down. Why bring that here when all of the white women who post here supported Harris.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
184. It's showing a different opinion of some Black Women who feel incredibly betrayed....
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:09 PM
Nov 11

expecting, hoping White Women in general would vote better in this election.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
186. White women were betrayed too
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:13 PM
Nov 11

Sheesh!
I don't approve of videos that insult me and then cut off communication.

Please tell me why Black women were betrayed more than white women who voted for Harris.
Yes, racists voted for Trump, but all white women aren't racists.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
189. Of couse, we as white women have been betrayed by the majority of our "fellow" white women...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:23 PM
Nov 11

but Black Women have a an extra layer of experience starting from nasty to deadly with either certain White citizens, LOEs, or government institutions blanketly or individual officials within.

As I said I'm guessing the Black Woman in that vid felt that more White Women would vote for Kamala. Didn't happen! 😑😔🤬

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
194. Yes, I know
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:31 PM
Nov 11

but as to the topic of this thread, White women were told to shut up.

I worked in Social services as a case manager for a welfare to work type program, I know what difficulties the Black community endures.

This is a separate issue - and I don't appreciate being told to shut up.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
198. Since you worked in Social Services I'd guess you'd have certain educational background to get an initial at least...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:38 PM
Nov 11

expression of betrayal pain on a blanket level.

She may remain inconsolable, she may change her mind later.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
199. You don't feel betrayed by women who voted for Trump?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:50 PM
Nov 11

I think we all feel that pain.
Discrimination against minorities is a separate issue.

Why would that woman alienate women who supported Harris?
Personally, I supported Harris because she was the best candidate with the best platform ... gender and color were not a factor.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
200. What on earth gives you that idea? Of course I feel Extremely Disgusted...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:03 PM
Nov 11

alright, maaaaybe I didn't say "betrayed" somewhere. So, yeah, that too.

And distraught over all, still in partial disbelief.

Or maybe unconsciously I thought non college white women would still go more for drumphf. Idk.
Yes, I know somewell educateed women , and men support fascists

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
203. Of course you feel betrayed
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:27 PM
Nov 11

I was just trying to make a point.

I felt that the woman in the video wasn't understanding that, and in her fury at the situation lashed out at women who are her allies....even though they may happen to be white.

I also think that it was poor judgement to post that particular video here at DU.

As an aside: I don't personally go for the blue bracelet thing, nor did I go for the pussy hat thing. Such demonstrations may help a person to feel better, but are not very effective in changing minds or policy.
I do think that I will get more involved in my local League of Women Voters though. Where I live, they trend Blue.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
205. Like I said she's in extra pain, and lashing out blanketly. As for the...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:36 PM
Nov 11

blue bracelets, highly unlikely for me.

If I'd had been a fast knitter (oh, I am so not!😄 ) might have made hat.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
256. My issue is.....Why bring that here?
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:19 AM
Nov 12

When I'd bet that most of us are feeling pain.
How did the OP think that would help, except to rub salt in our very fresh wounds?

wnylib

(24,536 posts)
190. I object to the view of the woman in the video
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:26 PM
Nov 11

that the election was solely about the issues of Black people or of Black women.

It is divisive because she is race blaming. And that is unacceptable on DU. Does not matter thst she is not directly addressing DU. It is posted on DU.

Black women, White women, Latina women, Native women, Asian women are all experiencing the devastating risk of their health and lives, with some of us dying and others horribly traumatized by nearly dying before being treated.

Aside from women's issues, all Americans, male and female, will suffer from President Felon's fascist regime. All Americans now risk losing health insurance and health care, daily life-saving meds, housing due to higher costs of everything. Immigrants risk detainment in prison camps. People who worked hard to win the election face retaliation with investigations, charges, possible imprisonment.

Staying together to look after each other is our best hope. There is no place for such division among us.

DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
219. part of unity
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:07 AM
Nov 12

is finding out what caused the division. There is a hole that the gop has exploited, and we need to patch it. Yes, I know many women of a light skin did vote for harris, and I appreciate them. But I am sure these same women will se that their friend voted the other way, and did not have the guts to own what they did. I want us to stay together, but as in any relationship, we need to honestly see where we are, and how we got here.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
234. If I as a white woman found out any of my white friends voted for drumphf...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:16 AM
Nov 12

I'd be shocked.
I try to pick my white friends carefully since I was young.

wnylib

(24,536 posts)
254. The woman in the video has already decided
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:57 AM
Nov 12

how we got here. She has assumed that all White women are responsible for the outcome because she has lumped all White women into one group.

And yet, we know that Latino support for Trump, especially among Latino men, increased in this election. We also know that there was voter suppression in the form of removing eligible voters from the rolls. There were bomb threats at some locations. Yes, those sites reopened after being checked, but how many people remained at those polls to vote after the site was cleared? How many people heard of the threat and stayed away?

Why did Harris get less support among Black voters than Biden did? Did White women cause that?

I can understand anger over the White women who voted for Trump. Black people are not the only ones who are angry about the outcome. Extending anger to include White women who voted for Harris is divisive and does not an answer the question of how we got here. It does not even ask the question.

Would she now reject unity in resisting the the racist, misogynistic government that is looming over all of us and reject unity in helping the people who will be most harmed by it?












DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
262. I am angry at Latino men
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:24 AM
Nov 12

and I AM a Latino man, although I have ceased to find any comfort or even identity as they have willingly infested themselves with the GOP parasite. I can admit this poster does lack subtlety, but questions remain. I do not to be here 2028 and find ourselves in the same spot again, where the work we all do is undermined by people who will tell us they hate trump, but then they go into the booth.

Yes, there DOES need to be an examination of vote tampering, should have been since 2008.
Yes, there DOES and I mean DOES need to be an investigation of this election where Black districts in Georgia were threated with BOMBS! We can bet the FBI won't get on that because they are too busy wondering when Trump will fire them.

But we do need a plan of consistent, persistent action to make sure we are not in this again. Can it mean that you have some unpleasant conversations with friends and family? I know from experience that it does.

and yes, I do appreciate the many women , white and black, and yellow and all shades beyond and between that did vote for Harris , that worked to get her on. All I am saying is that whatever we are doing, the GOP has found a crack in the ramparts, which we need to fix, and note, I do say we, because whatever acrimony was caused by a tiktok video, we will need to. To quote Ben Franklin, "we must all hang together, or we will all hang separetely." All I want is to work stop the Gallows from being prepped.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
231. She's feeling extremely betrayed, people can lash out in a general way under these conditions...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:50 AM
Nov 12

Of course women over all will suffer. Along with every other vunerable group of people, and those in intersecting groups you've mentioned!

Imho, her pain is important to hear, even while being uncomfortable.
She may change in time.

wnylib

(24,536 posts)
257. I'm feeling betrayed, too. I am not lashing out
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:19 AM
Nov 12

at an entire demographic. I am directing my feeling of betrayal at Trump voters. I am not directing it at Harris voters who fall into the demographic.

Now more than ever we need to be united in resisting the coming racist, misogynistic government and in helping each other get through it. Creating division at this time aids them in dividing and conquering.

mchill

(1,094 posts)
279. She's addressing White women who "wear blue bracelets"
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:03 PM
Nov 12

Wrong crowd to be directing her malice toward. This is helping nothing.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
19. You know how we can differentiate white women who voted for Trump vs Kamala Harris?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:44 PM
Nov 11

Blue bracelets. Yes, it's that simple.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
230. I thought the poster above was being sacastic about the blue bracelets....
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:42 AM
Nov 12

Considering the worst racists' track records, and what drumphf turned over; your fear is not unfounded. Unfortunately!

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
70. And what's your point? It's just their opinion.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:31 PM
Nov 11

They don't realize the isolation that many of us find us in. And, quite frankly, I missed the part where blue bracelets only represented support for black people. A first step for many of us in Red counties, is just to begin to make eye contact. Maybe we'll be ready to organize by the next election.

Patton French

(1,167 posts)
74. My point is that the video is not directed to white women Trump voters, as some have suggested.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:38 PM
Nov 11

I see it as odd to attack white women who for voted for Kamala and are now doing things like wearing blue bracelets. People doing that seem genuine to me.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
80. Okay, and I agree with you.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:51 PM
Nov 11

I think the problem is that people are taking out their frustrations on their own allies, because we're truly confused by what happened. None of it makes sense. Frankly, where I live, no one seems to cross race or culture lines. So no one's opinions are going to affect me. When the Democratic party can figure out how to bridge that gap in Florida, they will be closer to winning elections.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
109. Yes, the Right has made it easier for black Americans to recognize political friendlies.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:40 PM
Nov 11

At least 80% of them will identify with the Democratic party. For Latina Americans, the percentage is much lower, and because of all the fear that exists in the world, they will be less inclined to be as friendly as they once were.

And white women? Forget it. I wouldn't venture there unless there was a clear way to identify them.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
128. They have each other.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:19 PM
Nov 11

Which is HUGE.

As a bi-cultured American, I understand both cultures, but I have no feeling of sisterhood or comradery from either.

1WorldHope

(914 posts)
134. I may have misread your comment.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:39 PM
Nov 11

My point is that white women need to SDSFU when a black woman is telling them how hurt or angry she/they are. All women are discriminated against, but black women have suffered far more and far longer than we (white woman here) have suffered.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
145. I respect that she had an opinion, but are you saying that we're suppose to respond by NOT buying the bracelets for our
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:02 PM
Nov 11

own purposes.

Look, I fully understand that it's impossible to say words of sympathy to black Americans because we can never understand what they've been through and we will always fall short. Though this is what causes hindrances to developing strong relationships, the reality is that unless we're neighbors and can have opportunities to build bonds of trust, there isn't much more we can do, besides quietly listen.

Listening is one thing. We can do that. Unless they come out and tell us what action would actually be effective, what else can we do but listen? On the other hand, if they're claiming that the blue bracelets are ineffective, which I would agree, I would also claim that they're harmless. Or, as I pointed out, it might help Dem women identify each other and make efforts to get to know each other.

1WorldHope

(914 posts)
158. I'm really not focusing on the bracelet.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:54 PM
Nov 11

I guess if we (white women) would have shown up in the polls like our lives depended on it, that would have been a good action and a good 1st step to bridging our cultures. I respect her anger and I don't blame her one bit. I know that I am angry as hell and find myself trusting everyone a little less.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
232. Since Black women carry the additional scourge of racism, it's understandible for her to feel more betrayed thinking..
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:04 AM
Nov 12

more white women would have voted against drumphf in particular bc of increasingly threats against choice.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
293. Yes, that was understood.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:38 PM
Nov 12

We're all frustrated. Kamala Harris was a great candidate. She would have made a phenomenal president.

1WorldHope

(914 posts)
165. Hi.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 08:42 PM
Nov 11

Not sure if you were commenting to me exactly, but, I didn't want to leave you without a "hi" back at you.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
292. As someone who lives in mostly blue NYC when election results are particularly onerous and you are few in the Dem...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:35 PM
Nov 12

column it must feel dispiriting at times.

I have friends, and acquaintences in TX, and FL that are surrounded by drumphers.

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
114. Obviously, one must be cautious about these things.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:48 PM
Nov 11

The other day someone from a Latina Facebook site I belong to tried to befriend me. Her name was Anglo, and she had gone to school in a private religious high school in Texas. And her facebook page was sparse.

Do you think I friended her? Or declined her?

wryter2000

(47,527 posts)
112. It's my understanding
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:44 PM
Nov 11

The bracelets are supposed to indicate supporting Harris.

Not taking a stand on them one way or another.

Fullduplexxx

(8,323 posts)
34. Donald Trump has won the majority of white women voters for the third straight time. Even after destroying abortion ri
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:57 PM
Nov 11

Donald Trump has won the majority of white women voters for the third straight time.

Even after destroying abortion rights, even after a judge went to painstaking lengths to clarify that Trump raped E. Jean Carroll, and even as the Harris campaign targeted the imaginary “silent majority” of women hiding their political views from their husbands, 52 percent of white American women showed us who they are: Trump supporters.

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
49. Which is an improvement over the share of Biden's and Clinton's votes.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:08 PM
Nov 11

So this one group (white women) is the group we have actually improved with, unlike many other groups.

Meowmee

(5,821 posts)
83. It's just more crap and divisiveness
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:01 PM
Nov 11

From an idiot trying to get likes etc on yt. Don’t watch it. 🤗

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
11. Exactly. How the hell is this appropriate when we are all (but especially women) dealing with this horrific outcome?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:31 PM
Nov 11

What next? I shudder to think what misogyny will be allowed on DU next?

DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
84. I do too
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:01 PM
Nov 11

and I really blamed Latino men who I have previously screamed , but I am not going to patronize black women who have fought like hell, only to go WTF?

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
233. Which, imho, is why she feels extra betrayed. She thought, hoped more white women would turn against drumphf
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:13 AM
Nov 12
but didn't !

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
265. Me too... I am so fuckin pissed, flabbergasted and outraged. I have posted a flip off on FB to ALL
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:51 AM
Nov 12

the women specifically who betrayed women. Which I could post it. I am so so so fuckin angry. Why is that betrayal more profound for her? Because I am thinking cause they are such a fuckin embarassment in ,y very own social circle (Stopped hanging or talking to any rwer yrs ago) we are even MORE betrayed, I suggest. Why should white women feel the loss less. Makes NO sense.

Meowmee

(5,821 posts)
101. Yep
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:25 PM
Nov 11

Funny how they have not posted videos blaming white men, lol, and men of other groups who also voted for him.

Meowmee

(5,821 posts)
171. Perhaps because
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:13 PM
Nov 11

They want to attack white women also? it could be a combination of both. But it’s not a reason to excuse all of the men is it? It’s so much easier to attack women in a misogynistic society.

I also just think this is a trollish post in my opinion I didn’t watch the video… I don’t waste my time on this type of thing and I put a lot of people on mute here after the reading what they said. I already started doing a lot of that here when I was attacked myself. I saw things like this posted here for a long time now, the karen stuff, the wipip stuff- it shouldn’t be here imo.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
12. I would sayt any PERSON
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:35 PM
Nov 11

Each voter is an individual, not a group. This type of thinking is dangerous.

karynnj

(59,984 posts)
37. I agree and it is the root of divisiveness and hatred of the other
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:59 PM
Nov 11

All the things the woman in the video should fear.

karynnj

(59,984 posts)
35. Blaming groups in their entirety is wrong
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:57 PM
Nov 11

Last edited Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:48 PM - Edit history (1)

There are few states whiter than Vermont AND few states that had a lower percent vote for Trump.

Not to mention, groups I identify with were strongly Harris.

Vermont residents
Jews
Jewish women
My large family, stemming from the 9 kids my parents had - I think 100 percent Harris
College educated

I assume this woman would be among the first to react with rage if someone not from her ethnic group would criticize ALL black woman for something a majority of them did. Incidentally, I think she would be entirely correct. You are responsible for what you yourself do or fail to do.

What influence do I, as a senior VT white woman have on other white women, living elsewhere that I have never met.

Crunchy Frog

(27,061 posts)
290. Every single individual who voted for It, or for Jill Stein, or who just stayed home
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:06 PM
Nov 12

is to blame, regardless of demographic characteristics. I'm not including people who were victims of voter suppression.

Groups don't vote, people do. Or maybe I should just start hating everybody in Florida and Texas.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
13. 2 minutes and 26 seconds in
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:37 PM
Nov 11

She States:

And to the Brown Community, Palestinian Supporters, The Arab Community, Muslims . . . yeah we’re done. Were done. And you condescendingly, arrogantly using your platforms to say “Can we now get refocused?” on your issue – now that you’ve sabotaged the success of our issue, yeah – you all can go and kick rocks. Good luck to you


Dear White Women? Really? I'm looking at Dearborn Michigan and not giving a fuck. Yep - a lot of white women need their white knights to beat and suppress them - but a lot voted up and down ballot for Democratics.

What the ProPalestine groups did? They fucked themselves over. Hard.

As she said - "Good luck to you".

As I say - - it was a self-inflicted wound.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
16. Tell that to Dearborn Michigan
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:40 PM
Nov 11

Where they want us to all come together and focus on their issues again.

I'm too busy trying to figure the right time to sell my house.

Takket

(22,604 posts)
44. i wonder what they will say when Jared Kushner and Bibi agree to Kushner leading the redevelopment of Gaza
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:07 PM
Nov 11

into an Israeli settlement.

JustAnotherGen

(33,718 posts)
52. They'll
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:10 PM
Nov 11

Ask me to not worry about the forced sterilization of the young people in my family. That's what the Nazi's did. I would not put it past the Maggot's Administration.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
22. Apparently it is fine to continue the misogyny on DU--targeting the very women who are clearly NOT to blame.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:48 PM
Nov 11

Baitball Blogger

(48,218 posts)
17. A loss for Kamala Harris, was not just a loss for the black community.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:41 PM
Nov 11

Since I live in a predominately white community I like the idea of wearing blue bracelets, because it makes me feel solidarity with Democratic principles. And it would also help me find a kindred spirit in a sea of conservatives.

So, I disagree, atleast with reference to wearing blue bracelets.

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
20. As far as I can tell, Harris actually did better with white women than Biden.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:45 PM
Nov 11

White women isn't the reason Harris lost the election.

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
30. Better than Biden OR Clinton
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:53 PM
Nov 11

While support from Black women was actually down three points from Hillary

happy feet

(1,101 posts)
137. You keep repeating this untruth
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:43 PM
Nov 11

What is the source of your numbers? I,m curious because I saw the opposite (posted on DU)

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
23. Is there some reason that any of us should care whether or not she's "done"?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:48 PM
Nov 11

The arrogance to think that she speaks for all people with the same gender and skin color- or that she can paint whole swaths of the base (also based on skin color and gender).

The irony of pointing fingers at anyone saying essentially “don’t blame me - I did my part” when her entire premise is that none of this is her fault because she did hers

And while we’re at it… who the heck taught her that this was how speaking respectfully looks?

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
236. The poster is showing one kind of opinion as uncomfortable as it might feel...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:29 AM
Nov 12

her feeling of extra betrayal since more white women didn't vote against drumph.

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
240. Yes... and I'm criticizing that ridiculous opinion
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:50 AM
Nov 12

It’s one thing to feel betrayed by people who actually voted for the other candidate. It’s an entirely different and illogical (though still emotionally understandable) thing to blame everyone in a group for what the overwhelming majority of that group did (as with white men)

But to blame everyone in a group (explicitly including those who voted the same way she did) for something almost half of that group opposed? That’s just not rational. (And there remains a huge split between married/single white women and those with/without college degrees - and those in her chat are likely to be almost exclusively educated single women)

She doesn’t make me feel in the least bit uncomfortable (and my race/gender group voted against my preferences)… it makes me feel sorry for her.

The good news for her though is that it doesn’t matter. She’s preaching to her own YouTube choir. She’s likely to make more money this way than with a more rational response.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
25. STOP the MISOGYNY DIVISIVE BLAME ON DU to Donquixote for the OP and all defending the posting.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:50 PM
Nov 11

SHAME ON YOU!

pinkstarburst

(1,554 posts)
32. One thing this loss should give us pause to thing about
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:55 PM
Nov 11

Is that we need to stop with the blaming and alienating subgroups in posts like this, blaming suburban white women, blaming Hispanics, blaming Arab-Americans, blaming working class voters... only to turn around in 2 years, in 4 years, and beg them to vote for us. It's all over social media and it's not a good look for the party.

If we want those votes, we have to figure out WHY we are not reaching those voters and adjust strategy. Screaming YOU SUCK is not a strategy.

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,381 posts)
39. Agree 100%
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:59 PM
Nov 11

And to do that, some folks on the Democratic side need to stop with the "the election was stolen".

We lost, big, and while we need time to mourn that loss, at some point (sooner rather than later, I hope), we need to dive into why, and then look at how to do better next time.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
51. Please tell me what these groups want
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:08 PM
Nov 11

That the democrats aren’t giving them. Why would they want an incompetent white man with enough flaws to fill a New York garbage barge versus an accomplished woman. I think we know the answer.

 

TheKentuckian

(26,314 posts)
227. Rest assured that I won't beg for a solitary vote
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:07 AM
Nov 12

Preposterous, three times is an enemy action.

The excuses ran long dry 1/6/21.

It is all out here.

People will do what they do and most likely unless they can be hoodwinked out of it, stupid low life motherfuckers are going to do stupid low life shit.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
38. You poked the hornets nest .
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 03:59 PM
Nov 11

It is okay to ask why black men, Muslims, Hispanics and any other group votes against its interests. But we must say not all white women because they see it as personal meaning I am not them. So in the future please leave white women out and it will all be good.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
40. Again ALL women are under direct attack ALL. Your intent to divide won't work. THe women DO stand together
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:03 PM
Nov 11

regardless of race and ethnicity and WILL. Your attempt to divide on this is atrocious and has NO place on DU.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
55. I am not attempting to divide
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:13 PM
Nov 11

Perhaps you are seeing something that is not there. If we can’t discuss why people vote against their interests, we cannot solve the problems we face.
I feel in your anger you are trying to shut down something you don’t agree with.
Let’s figure out why rather than you can’t discuss this because I feel uncomfortable.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
66. I do understand
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:26 PM
Nov 11

The big picture is that the majority of white women, not you voted for a rapist, a thief, an adulterer, a misogynist and any other commandment he could break.
I want to know how we can reach them because if they joined us we would have control of our bodies, get childcare, maternity care, and no one should be grabbing our you know what’s. If discussing this is off the table . We need to figure this out and if we silence voices , we will keep going in this circle of hell.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
71. The OP posted an attack. It was not intended as a constructiive discussion of "how do we reach the group that
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:32 PM
Nov 11

did vote for Trump" as you are desirous of seeing on DU. To that point, I'd suggest you cautiously and with sensitivity post a thread of your own, but more inclusive of all of the individual groups we need to reach--pointing each out for a separate discussion. But, again, if it stinks of misogyny and blaming ALL the very people most hurt by this debacle, it will not go over well--nor should it.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
77. Why should I ? these other groups who voted
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:43 PM
Nov 11

For chump have already been crucified and vilified. I am trying to find what we can do to reach these people and you keep trying to shut me down . If more women had joined us maybe we wouldn’t be in trouble. I don’t need to start another discussion. You have yet to give me an idea about reaching these folks.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
78. Apparently women on DU are not even allowed to defend ourselves.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:48 PM
Nov 11

Your attempts to wave us all away and dismiss us is noted as the overt misogyny espoused. I tried to meet you halfway but apparently, as in most things, only men can hold a valid opinion--even on DU. Don't bother to engage again. I'm done with you.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
139. The women of DU have been. You need to read the entire thread.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:50 PM
Nov 11

If you think it is fine to treat women of DU as they have on this thread, gawd help us. It is not just MAGA.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
121. However.....
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:00 PM
Nov 11

The woman in the video demanded that white women not comment on her video. She didn't demand that white women who voted for Trump not comment - but ANY white woman.

This is just wrong. This is throwing out the baby with the bath water. This is 'punishing' women who supported/ funded/worked for Harris merely because they are white.

This is a very important issue to acknowledge.
This is racism. Not what we need right now.

Keepthesoulalive

(691 posts)
127. I have seen the video on YouTube and I gave it the consideration it deserved
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:18 PM
Nov 11

She’s angry and lashing out, her problem not mine. I want someone to tell me what can we do to get the majority of white women to vote for democrats.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
174. Well... Right now she's feeling immense pain, probably fearing what may come down the pike...in time she might change...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:28 PM
Nov 11

her mind. Pain can cause people to blanketly lash out.

The fact that white women still voted ?52% for drumphf [GAHHH!!!!!] is a Betrayal!

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
183. The question is
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:06 PM
Nov 11

why was this posted on DU where the white women supported Harris.

Did the OP assume that we don't understand the pain, not only hers, not only black women, but all women.
This is not the place to post such a video especially since the person in the video basically told us to shut up, that she doesn't want to hear from us.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
187. Imho, of course All Women, AND Black Women have another nasty to deadly layers of experiences thenselves, relatives...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:15 PM
Nov 11

friends, and community to have dealt/deal with.

Mossfern

(3,209 posts)
188. Just a minor question...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:21 PM
Nov 11

why do you say "All women AND Black women?
One would assume that Black women are covered in "All women" Why single them out?

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
197. Bc I said "And Black Women have another layer of" terrible experiences to deal with.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 10:34 PM
Nov 11

Mysoginy for those Black Women who feel it, and racism added!

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
209. But I guess that is where my argument lays. I agree there is a greater with black women.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:54 PM
Nov 11

Laso you know there is even greater with Latino women. But the greatest deprivation is with Native American women;. You know that right? So while we do not live the same element as black women, they dont with Latino women and none of us has it as harsh as Native American. Is this how we really want to have this conversation? I think we can be educated and listen, and always listen because there is always more to see and understand, but it is a woman issue.

That is what this election was for me. The barrier was woman. We had a black win, twice.... a man. We have not had a woman break the barrier. The loss as great for all women, not only blacks. Harris was as much ours and our dreams and hopes as much with her as any other woman. It was all woman still not able to break the ceiling.

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
264. Statistically Native American has it worse in ALL ways... lowest on the rung.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:47 AM
Nov 12

whites/asains, blacks, latinos then native american. I mean I have been educated on hierarchy so all misogyny deferred to native american because they have it the worse? Or do we recognize understand listen and work to resolve.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
242. White MEN. Does anyone think otherwise?
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:08 AM
Nov 12

And yet, they are the ones on this thread battering down the women posting, mansplaining, telling us we are the ones who are not being understanding of this black woman's pain. The latter is so incredibly patronizing, condescending, misogynistic, and WRONG (in terms of DU women's sympathy first and foremost toward women of color who likewise fought for Harris) that it is just plain sickening. Yet they continue to lecture us when we are all together, as women, with the most at-risk and with the most to lose from this sickening administration. Do not even listen to themselves. No, certainly, not all, or even most DU males are so lacking in self-awareness or even, for the few, fully misogynistic. But, boy is it coming out NOW for the few.

So, no. I am not putting up with the misogynistic attempt to divide on DU--especially the women on racial lines. It is WRONG. And GD it, they need to damn-well STOP.

DooverBeliever

(18 posts)
41. Divide and Conquer continues
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:03 PM
Nov 11

This is the second post I've seen telling white women to stop. These posts are just continuing to dividing us. We got very very strong while we were united around Kamala. Now, "they" (whoever they are) are trying to break this united front apart.

If white women need something to show unity-- let them wear bracelets, jeez. Let's regroup and focus on next steps and not buy into this tactic.

We got this... keep our focus on our goals - we must not chase every stick that is thrown at us.

Ndp5

(89 posts)
62. Agree about divide and conquer
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:17 PM
Nov 11

… but not the bracelets thing, which is ridiculous. Special markers for identity groups? I’ll wear a blue bracelet around as soon as male (pick a race) Trump voters have to wear a red clown nose everywhere they go.

stillcool

(32,801 posts)
45. Please don't leave out the latino males...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:07 PM
Nov 11

white men, and some black men. When you spout bull, make it a full load.

stillcool

(32,801 posts)
156. I took offense to only blaming white women
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:45 PM
Nov 11

if you're going to regurgitate the official story you should include everyone that's being blamed.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
54. Ad hominem? Really?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:12 PM
Nov 11

I’m calling foul. If I were you, I’d delete that post and never mention it again.

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
64. I'm confused. Did you not watch the video or do you not know what the term means?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:24 PM
Nov 11

I can’t think of a third possibility- because that was one big ad-hominem attacking membership in a group.

The glasses do look stupid… but each to her own where fashion (or lack thereof) is concerned.

But single white women were by far the largest block of Democratic voters. Attacking them does seem pretty stupid when so many other demographics have been shifting away from us.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
72. Seems like an attack on a personal attribute, not her argument, imho.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:34 PM
Nov 11

My experience of the video is of a constituent asking me to hear them. Clearly, this woman is in pain/anger/fear, too. Let’s outline her argument (much more calmly) and refute/affirm honestly (without trivializing her looks).

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
75. That describes both the post you replied to and the OP
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:43 PM
Nov 11

She made no argument to outline. And she didn’t ask you to hear her. She said she was done listening to you (assuming you’re one of the groups she painted with her broad brush). That she had tried too long to educate you and now she’s “done” (or better yet - you can “kick rocks” if you’re part of some groups)

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
82. "Entering black spaces to center yourself..."
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:58 PM
Nov 11

You may have heard that statement, but I’m not sure it’s been understood. It is part of her argument.

Respectfully, it looks like our conversation is going nowhere. Let’s try again some other time.

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
98. The space being her youtube channel?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:21 PM
Nov 11

She doesn't want people to be posting comments in there? I hardly think that is entering a space.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
246. Uh... i don't think so? Black women have been the most consistent Democratic voting block, with a large (but) minority
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:21 AM
Nov 12

Last edited Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:42 AM - Edit history (1)

of us white women.

FBaggins

(27,759 posts)
252. "Largest" and "most consistent" are different measures
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:44 AM
Nov 12

You could consistently get 100% of the left-handed Irish trans female amputee vote… but it wouldn’t be stupid to offend them because there just aren’t that many of them. It was stupid to offend white working-class men because there are so many of them and they used to be reliably democratic. Single white women are now the largest block of support we have.

There has to be a way to criticize actual Trump voters without pointing fingers at tens of millions of Harris voters.

KT2000

(20,890 posts)
160. OK. the issue
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 08:00 PM
Nov 11

is that this video is vapid in its content. My comment about the glasses is also vapid. She condescends to all white women because she has tried to educate us but we don't apparently "get it." She is through with all white women. I don't even know who she is but the video is offensive to a lot of people because it was a direct attack on a select groups of people. I know she is hurting about the election but we still must maintain our critical thinking.

If I as a white woman posted such nonsense about all black women, it would be taken down. Same goes if you replace any "category" of people, whether racial or religious group.

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
60. It is all women and girls being attacked and dying. Insulted and dismissed.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:17 PM
Nov 11

Even the ones supporting merely for a longer leash. In their stupidity along with every blue color and working class person who voted for Trump, or the Latino male that could not for for a woman, not simply a black woman, ... or the black man that could not vote for a woman.

The pain after the election, i saw many black women come forward and told us to all to allow them THEIR grief, as if it is not the grief of every woman that has lived their lives and even ruined their lives for those of all sisters... across the board. A woman, still has not been voted in as president.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
243. It IS the grief of every non-Magat woman who voted for Kamala. And Black Women have the extra pain of racism which was
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:08 AM
Nov 12

shown by 52% of white women

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
266. Black has won the presidency. Woman has not.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:32 AM
Nov 12

She did not lose because she is black. She lost because she is a woman.

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
298. A black was hired. A woman has never been hired and the choice was pretty clear.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:47 PM
Nov 12

A man can win. A women obviously cannot. That is ALL women.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
63. *Fragility* is a defensive response.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:20 PM
Nov 11

May I suggest one listen and welcome her frustration and pain? You don’t have to agree or endorse — but if you’re a white woman (anyone, actually), listen to learn.

And yes, I think I understand how painful it is to hear. I want to be in relationship with others. When I hear, “Respect the boundary” it makes me grieve. I don’t want to be deprived of this relationship.

So, today I’m going hold my tongue. I may not be as smart as I think I am.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
73. So, a group already under misogynistic atttack dares to complain and you decide to mansplain to us?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:36 PM
Nov 11

and wave it all away as our "fragility?"

Good gawd. HOW DARE YOU?

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
76. Wow. We're going nowhere faster now.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 04:43 PM
Nov 11

It’s a discussion group. Thank you for your feedback. Your experience is important, but I don’t think you’re the only one who has any legitimacy in what could be an interesting discussion.

Feel free to insult me or make any other outburst as needed. It only adds to your credibility.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
90. A male accusing a woman on DU as being "entitled and privileged" as he accuses us of "fragility" for complaining
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:06 PM
Nov 11

about a poster making divisive misogynistic attacks-- that lump the very women under attack into one group to blame... That is just rich, Duncan Grant. I hope many many many here see your post(s). Your mansplaining could be ignored, but calling the women of DU who disagree with being under attack and our very lives being devalued "privileged and entitled" CAN NOT.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
93. Fragility. Defensiveness. Trivializing the video.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:15 PM
Nov 11

I’m sure you’re the only voice that can be right about any of this. I’m disappointed that your anger appears to be more important to you than anything else. Happy to discuss this with you again sometime, but right now? Nope.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
95. Your voice is apparently the only one you think matters--enough that you mansplain to every woman on this thread
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:20 PM
Nov 11

and have the nerve to claim WE-- those who are under attack--our very freedom and in a very real sense, our lives--by the RW of this country as "privileged and entitled." Enough so that you throw out the ad hominem to every woman on this thread and then falsely claim you were called names.

My gawd. What is wrong with YOU?

Response to happy feet (Reply #140)

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
144. Well
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:01 PM
Nov 11

Candace Owens doesn’t believe there is racism and Phyllis Schafly enabled the RW to prevent the passage of ERA to now—so nothing under the sun surprises me anymore. There are always thise who will defend…

Sad, though

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
201. I'm speaking in this thread as I do any other, regardless of gender.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:03 PM
Nov 11

You’re seeing what you want to see. There’s no mansplainin’. You don’t even know my gender. You know nothing about me, only what you project or assume via your belief system. Engage critical thinking skills in 3, 2, 1…

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
207. **Source: Robin DiAngelo, "White Fragility" (a woman author who's not mansplainin')**
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 11:41 PM
Nov 11
The term “white fragility” was coined by the Seattle-based educator and author Robin DiAngelo.

She defines it as “a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence and leaving the stress-inducing situation.”


It just occurred to me that some here must be unaware of “White Fragility” (2018). If so, it would explain a lot. If not, never mind. I have no interest in arguing about this important book. Especially, if you haven’t read it.

Marigold

(210 posts)
88. I am a white woman and ashamed
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:05 PM
Nov 11

I know I am probably going to get heat for this. I am ashamed that the majority of white women voted for Trump. I think I understand the pain this woman is sharing. African Americans time and time again have been betrayed by white people who claim to be in solidarity. Every time they put themselves out there and think that we have their backs, we let them down. Perhaps that is why you see such apathy sometimes in their voting patterns.

I think her anger is directed specifically to white women this time because we were all supposed to be voting for our rights. Women. Now our rights were being infringed upon too. African Americans have been suffering this for centuries. They thought they had a new ally in white women. They did, but not enough. It will be harder for them to trust us the next time if there is one.

I in no way mean to diminish the work and effort that many white women put in to this election. I did too, and am just as horrified. But I am also horrified that many white women who weren't uneducated MAGAT's voted for this abomination with excuses and justifications. Black women came out in droves expecting our support and we abandoned them.

DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
96. this
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:21 PM
Nov 11

Look, I know many white women did fight for harris, but many did not, and they were not the stereotype. If you get a tumor, you get it checked to make sure it does not become a cancer.

and if you think OI am leaving my fellow brown males out of this, read other stuff I wrote. I am actually at a point where I would rather NOT have many in my political foxhole, and if you think that does not make me cry, you are wrong. People sold their country out all because they have a promise they too can be rich, even though everybody knows that between Trump and Musk, we will be poor. if I seem to express this op, it is to show that damage is being done. Yes, many afams are MAD, and they have every right to be mad, and going "there there it was nto me4" is not helping. AGAIN, I am furious with many of my fellow brown males who should have known better, and when the op slam them, I understand why, and I do not get defensive or guilt trippy, nor do I think this post slams all brown males, the way some in this very op seem to say she is slamming all women.
If you are not willing to figure out how to remove this tumor, then spares us the virtue signaling.
I

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
106. Harris would have been the first woman president representing all women.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:36 PM
Nov 11

Glass ceiling broke for women. White women voting for Trump either because of support of patriarchy or racism is a conversation to be had. Harris represents all women and I think that is what is being pointed out. It mattered to all us women looking for the glass ceiling to be broken and seeing once again, so much of our society is dictated by yes racism and misogyny. We are part of and live that misogyny. Our daughters are dying from it and losing their rights.

happy feet

(1,101 posts)
141. Thank-you
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:57 PM
Nov 11

Especially for listening through empathy and trying to understand vs reflexively taking it personal and being defensive (the victim)

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
244. This white woman agrees w you. It feels like Extra betrayal!
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:12 AM
Nov 12

52% is shamefully horrific!

Or 56%? Not being flippant just very tired now

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
94. I can only assume this was the intent of the OP who posted and ran.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:17 PM
Nov 11

No one who cared about decreasing the factional blaming and divisiveness would post this, see the righteous anger it incited, and not delete the thread. But not even a comment to try to explain their motive in posting it? I can only assume the intent was to divide.

DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
100. no it was not
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:24 PM
Nov 11

It was posted so that we would stop acting like ostriches and figure out what happened, and that we could try to understand the anger that is out there, not shame it, but ask why it is there, and WHAT can we DO? Not fixing the problem will divide us more than ever, and I know we do not want to be in this same place come 2028, bemuse THAT will hurt all of us, especially women

LisaL

(46,662 posts)
102. As we likely won't be even able to vote in 2028,
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:28 PM
Nov 11

WTF does it matter anymore? And if we are going to be able to vote, posting such a divisive OP isn't going to accomplish your supposedly desired outcome.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
104. Well that is certainly the result. I thought I knew you.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:34 PM
Nov 11

This is not what I would have expected. The misogynistic divisiveness and total disregard for the pain the women on DU--who are already shouldering far more than our share of the threats to come--are feeling is breathtaking. You owe the women of DU an apology and a deletion of this highly divisive thread

DonCoquixote

(13,713 posts)
108. why?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:40 PM
Nov 11

so that we can ignore what happened?

and to any who use this to hate all women, fuck off. That I officially will do to soften the blow, to officially tell those folks fuck off.

but black women have to deal with misogyny and yes, racism. To delete this thread is in effect to tell black women "I know you are mad, but our feeling matter more than yours, here's a blue bracelet. Please remember to vote for us again."

We owe all women, especially black women, a lot more than that.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
122. Yes. But as you see if you read down the thread, at least one is accusing the women of DU of being "entitled and
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:01 PM
Nov 11

privileged," fragile, and a few other accusations I will let lie. Talk about piling on to the very people who have worked hardest together to avoid this debacle and among those most at threat.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
130. Accusing *you* of acting entitled and privileged. Not women of DU.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:31 PM
Nov 11

You’re not even being honest now, are you?

Fragility. Defensiveness. Trivializing the video. That’s what I said about you, not the women of DU.

Is your subjective experience and anger the only thing that can be true in this discussion? I don’t think so.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
135. Accusing ANY woman of being entitled and privileged/fragile for not putting up with the attacks/misogyny?
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:39 PM
Nov 11

You are just bullying now. Proud of yourself?

Lest anyone doubt what this poster is all about, please start with post # 63 where he attacked all the women on the thread.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
150. Emotions don't win arguments.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:10 PM
Nov 11

My recommendation for readers of this thread is to view the video with the intention to learn, not react. The video has legitimacy. Also of interest are the longer comments near the end of this thread. They are thoughtful responses worth your consideration.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
154. You can take your misogynistic mansplaining to the women of DU and travel to the right wing websites more
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:34 PM
Nov 11

open to such nonsense and BROS commentary. It is NOT welcome by the women of DU who do not deserve such bullshit.. And I am not the only one that will call you on it. It is purely contemptible. if that is how you seek to get attention, well shame on you, but it is contemptible.

If you learn how to be respectful I am sure you will be welcome in such discussions here. But right now, I see dozens of women on this thread with similar disdain for such attitudes.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
170. You're not the women of DU and you don't speak for them.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:11 PM
Nov 11

Feel free to call me anything you like.

I think it’s significant that a video by a black woman has provoked a defensive (fragile) response here. An hours long, rage-filled response, vilifying anyone who calmly asks:

”Can we listen to and discuss this video calmly? Can we outline what she’s saying for greater understanding? Is there anything I can learn? Can I trust that my emotions aren’t dominating the discussion? Do other black women feel this way, too? Do I have a responsibility to understand why that is?”

There are other observations about that in this thread, too. So, you’re certainty not correct in assuming you speak for any majority here. The conduct I see in this thread, trivializing a black woman, mocking her appearance, vilifying her POV — disturbs me, greatly. Others may disagree, that’s their prerogative — but they should block me immediately. Anytime I get a whiff of this again, you’ll find me here.

I don’t think I’m off base, advocating for this black woman’s video or for the things she’d like to acknowledge. If that makes me a misogynist, right-wing, manspainer — so be it. I don’t regret going to the mat with you in defense of this woman, her opinion and her video.




hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
172. Yet YOU think you can speak as a man for all women, tell them what to do and think and deride them continually.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:13 PM
Nov 11

That is the very definition of misogyny. NOPE. YOU DO NOT. Your contempt toward the women on this thread will not stand. You've used all the euphemisms, but we've got YOUR NUMBER.

To any new to this thread, this poster has felt compelled to accuse those of us who do not appreciate being blamed for the election of Trump and fighting back against the loss of our rights (and perhaps our very lives) as "emotional" "entitled" "privileged" and proceeded to mansplain to multiple women on this thread as to why they are not able to think for themselves. I haven't seen worse lately on some of the BROS sites and I am NOT going to ignore it here. There are at least two dozen women posting on this thread who won't either and many more who have not yet seen it who undoubtedly will be equally appalled. It is time-consuming to do and I can't blame anyone for not wanting to, but if you doubt it, please read the entire thread and note that the OP has changed (edited subject line) which started the entire divisive controversy.

There are multiple feminist groups here who started when we experienced a period where a vocal minority of men decided they would tell the women of DU "what's what" and belittled us constantly. While this was more than a decade and a half in the past, the longer-term posters from 2001 and later remember the unpleasantness. The original administrator, Skinner did work with us to try to corral this behavior. I can only hope it is not returning and spreading among even Democrats/Progressives with the blessing of those now in power. But, DU must remain a respected and respectful space--for all. I can only hope this poster decides to adopt that approach as well. But, as I am sure he will not, I will ignore his further comments- a feature I rarely use but is well-earned in this case.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
175. I speak for myself.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:40 PM
Nov 11

You’re putting words into other people’s mouths.

Anyone who finds my advocacy for this woman and this video so offensive, should block me immediately. The conduct I see in this thread is divisive, it mocks a black women, trivializes her POV without engaging in any civil discussion of her experience, and is so unpleasant as to attempt to shut down all discussion. As if *she* is victimizing other women.

I could go on. There’s plenty here to think about, rather than lash out about — but this thread is no longer an environment for self-reflection, empathy, the exchange of ideas or anything potentially positive. Again, I’m happy to defend the video — if for no other reason than it’s good to hear another’s experience.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
247. It would appear you speak for misogynists everywhere. Even if it is just your kneejerk response...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:24 AM
Nov 12

That is your go-to. And you are NOT even self-aware enough to recognize it. It is shameful on a liberal/progressive site--especially now. Women everywhere have lost their rights and humanity and in some cases, their very lives. But according to YOU, they are not even able to speak without YOUR permission and reframing to YOUR liking. Your comments are dripping with contempt for women and you seemingly can't (won't) even recognize it.

Duncan Grant

(8,552 posts)
269. See post #150 and #207.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:23 PM
Nov 12

If you feel the need to respond to me again, please see post #150 and #207. Rinse. Repeat. Thank you.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
270. Here is the only one you need. Read, rinse, repeat, read again. Ponder.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:32 PM
Nov 12

The Guardian: Will the American project survive the anger of white men?
The Guardian - (archived: https://archive.ph/87407 ) Will the American project survive the anger of white men?

At key moments throughout US history, white male anger has been privileged over national security, progress or basic welfare

Carol Anderson
Tue 12 Nov 2024 06.00 EST

A friend recently asked: “Do you think the United States will survive the anger of white men?” As blunt as the question is, the core element is not so far-fetched. In fact, the majority of white men (and women) who voted in the presidential election in 2024 have rallied around a man who has called for the “termination of the constitution”, vowed to be a “dictator”, and threatened to deploy the US military against Americans. They support a man who is a convicted felon, an adjudicated rapist, a proven liar, who has been fined nearly half a billion dollars for fraud, who incited an insurrection that injured 140 police officers, and who mismanaged the Covid-19 pandemic causing hundreds of thousands to die needlessly.

The fact that Donald Trump’s candidacy was even viable, given that horrific track record, was because of the support of white men. White men, whose anger was on full display at Madison Square Garden as they spewed racist, misogynistic venom. White men who attacked poll workers and also voters of Kamala Harris. White men who chafed at the thought that their wives and girlfriends would not vote for the man who thought it was “a beautiful thing” that reproductive rights had been destroyed. And, as the New York Times reported, the downwardly mobile, frustrated “white men without a degree, [who] have been surpassed in income by college-educated women”.

And let’s be clear. Trump has laid out an agenda that will provide the “wages of whiteness” to his male supporters but very little else. The racist hate that undergirds Maga can only provide threadbare comfort. The planned enormous tariffs, the rollback on workplace, food and environmental safety regulations, the dismantling of labor protections, the planned deportation of tens of millions of undocumented people and naturalized citizens, the assault on reproductive rights and alignment with dictators – all of this will destroy the economy, explode the deficit and leave the United States severely isolated and weakened.

This is nothing new. White male anger, especially at the nation’s inclusion of African Americans, has repeatedly privileged white supremacy over the viability of the United States. During the war of independence, when the nation was fighting to become the United States, South Carolina’s government fumed at Congress’s request to arm the enslaved and give them their freedom in exchange for fending off a British force that was more than 10 times the size of what those in Charleston could muster. Government officials flat out refused and barked that they weren’t sure that the US “was a nation worth fighting for” and would rather take their chances with the king of England. In short, enslaving those of African descent was infinitely more important than the United States.

/snip


Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis
‪@jeffjarvis.bsky.social‬
Will the American project survive the anger of white men?

November 12, 2024 at 6:46 AM


https://bsky.app/profile/jeffjarvis.bsky.social/post/3laqr3sxpjk2a


Hat/tip to DUer Dennis Donnovan--a real treasure on DU and anything BUT a misogynist. Thank you for being you, Dennis.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
272. You could learn an immense amount from the example of DUer Dennis Donnovan. You won't. But you should. Rinse, repeat].
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:43 PM
Nov 12

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
274. LOLOLOLOLOLOL.... Get some original material, will you?
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:50 PM
Nov 12

Pitiful. But now it is just pitiful and

And that is why relying on misogynistic comments does not serve you well. You might learn from those who are not, both men and women.

How do you like the Femisplaining? Back at ya

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
276. Learn from your betters and maybe learn to write for yourself. Rinse, repeat, again and again. Thank YOU.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:58 PM
Nov 12

Can't stand when a woman doesn't let you mansplain, can you?

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
278. Did you hire someone to mansplain for you? Thank them for me too, but no thanks
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:01 PM
Nov 12

Do you never tire of such pitful tactics?

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
281. Pitiful. Can't even write your own messages now. Lost the art of "mansplaining, eh?"
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:07 PM
Nov 12

No. Your desire for attention is ridiculous now. Enjoy your life. But if I catch you repeating your indefensible behavior toward other DU women again, I will not hesitate to defend them as well.

electric_blue68

(18,379 posts)
250. I tend to agree w you. This is how some Black Women are feeling right now, maybe for a long time.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:36 AM
Nov 12
"I know you are mad, but our feeling matter more than yours, here's a blue bracelet. Please remember to vote for us again."

Pithy, but yeah, rather true.

I'd probably add '(And, oh), Please remember to vote for us again.'
Since Black Women have been the biggest Democratic voters demographic. Then us big but still minority of white women.

hlthe2b

(106,538 posts)
119. I credit you that, thank you, but you need to indicate in the OP what the original name was to explain the reactions...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:57 PM
Nov 11

No one here deserves the attacks that will come from those who are unaware of the original issue. Thank you.

Texasgal

(17,159 posts)
162. Soooo... Ummm
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 08:31 PM
Nov 11

You thought posting an extremely divisive thread about what WOMEN did wrong with this election was the way to go?

REALLY?

Meowmee

(5,821 posts)
107. I have put the op
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:39 PM
Nov 11

And several others on ignore. I suggest you do the same- there’s no point wasting time and energy on this. Ty to those who let me know with your responses to ignore you 😀

Quiet Em

(1,003 posts)
97. I won't be wearing a blue bracelet
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:21 PM
Nov 11

I'm just going to assume every man I don't know is unsafe until proven otherwise. Sure, there are lots of ahole white women, but they don't post the same danger to me.

Nimble_Idea

(2,451 posts)
99. THE FLORIDA MODEL NATION-WIDE
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:21 PM
Nov 11

coming to all 50 states. They really have no idea what about to drop on em. no fcuking(sp) clue.

appmanga

(943 posts)
118. This is just one person expressing how she feels...
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 05:53 PM
Nov 11

...but I understand because, in part, I share her disappointment and anger.

While polls say a majority of white women supported Trump, that doesn't mean (and I think it's unlikely) those white women are in this forum. And while, like her, I'm also done, I never had that much confidence this country would elect a woman, much less a black one. What galls me is the continued dismissal in so many quarters this simply couldn't be about misogyny, racism, and bigotry. There are people who continue to lament how this result simply doesn't make sense considering who her opponent was and how one of the most effective presidents in my lifetime had the incredible and consequential deeds of his administration totally ignored. At first, it was about his age, although Trump is just a couple years younger and no more lucid or coherent than Biden. He's certainly not as ethical. But once Biden dropped out, "inflation" and "the economy" became the proxies, and that has worked for the talking heads and punditry mostly because it's more palatable then the truth it seems like only black people don't mind publicly speaking.

I'm just as tired of hearing how Democrats don't know how to talk to the working class when Joe Biden walked a picket time with them. I'm tired of hearing about "elites", which is another euphemism for having critical thinking skills. And I'm tired of hearing that shit from Democrats. If being a Democrat meant being the same kind of person who could be swayed by someone's sexuality or the color of their skin, that I would have to embrace hatred and fear to win elections, I would have never joined this party.

It was a mistake to not answer the ads about transgender prisoners. Harris was going to have a tough climb, but those ads killed her chances because they hit hard and hit home with a lot of people, especially men, but also a lot of women, particularly single mothers who constantly question themselves as to how good a parent can they be when they can't truly be the man AND woman of the house. Not only did those ads flip votes, they got people to stay home.

So I understand what this woman is saying. I don't agree with her blanket indictment, but I know how she feels. I know how Eddie Glaude feels. And I say if you continue to misdiagnose the patient, which is this party, you won't cure him, and he will eventually die from the wrong prescription.

So like her, I'm out. Not because of frustration or anger at other Americans; I'm out because the damage that's going to be done will not be fixed in my lifetime, and I can't give anymore time trying to enlighten or protect those who just don't get it. We know the dangers to come, and people didn't buy what we were selling. They wanted "fuck around and find out" and now they have it. I wish them luck. I wish us all luck.

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
123. This election was not about a first black woman loss. A black man already won, twice.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:01 PM
Nov 11

He was a man. The race along with 2016 was the first woman could not win. That is the loss. That is what is grieved by all of us collectively.

IzzaNuDay

(640 posts)
125. Based on many of the comments,
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 06:03 PM
Nov 11

Last edited Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:19 PM - Edit history (1)

I can tell folks are up in their feelings about listening to this video. “But it’s not me”. This woman was in pain, and sharing her pain.

Have you even thought of all the cr@p black women have endured, been stereotyped, even by this dotard? For freaking centuries! They deal with stereotyping from the time they are conceived to the time they die. Think about it.

Black women went all out for Kamala because they didn’t have short memories. Like the pandemic shutdown, separating families, etc. And more recently the Dobbs decision— because it’s well documented that Black women typically have the worst outcomes for maternal care. They voted en masse because they saw the dotard as an existential threat to their lives

This all reminds me of a story from a consultant— that Black archetype tends to embrace “truth before peace”— conflict needs to be addressed, while the Anglo archetype embraces “peace before truth” - minimize conflict.

If this video makes you mad, then I dare you to forward this to any white woman or Arab American you know who voted for the dotard. Don’t be shooting the messenger. And I don’t care if you block me because you’ll be proving the point the consultant said.

And a postscript from same
https://youtube.com/shorts/FKki5Z75uKk?si=QtMvijHIiRScyGkr

LizBeth

(10,857 posts)
155. Your post was a two fold insult. Again being told to sit down stfu and learn about misogyny....
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 07:36 PM
Nov 11

While suggesting any one of us would be cowardly harshly addressing any Trump voter, let alone women. I mean there is tons of insult in that one.... That is no challenge like you think it might be. That tells me you really do not understand much of any of this besides telling women to sit down, shut up.

IzzaNuDay

(640 posts)
173. You've already proven the consultant's point (peace before truth)
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 09:20 PM
Nov 11

It was not a question of STFU, it was listen to her pain, and learn from it.

As I said before in #125, the consultant said Blacks tend to embrace "truth before peace", vs the "peace before truth" acceptable in some white communities.

Regarding branding "all white women" -- Black women have been portrayed with stereotypes from all over the political spectrum: as gangsters (Clinton), welfare queens(Reagan), angry, criminals, (too many to mention) -- and we all know when one non-White person commits a heinous crime, it seems the media has no compunction showing the accused's face their entire population is branded with that stereotype.

So LizBeth, I guess it would have been just better if Black women just STFU and go away, eh?