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In reply to the discussion: Hey "some" men of DU [View all]Electric Monk
(13,869 posts)256. Improper use of punctuation can drastically alter meaning.
eg. adding a comma where it doesn't belong
or leaving commas out
same with periods
and it works with quotation marks, too, as has already been discussed up-thread.
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they're allowing our health car to be a wedge issue, which encourages RW voters to show up....
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#3
they are not fooling anyone, and have taken over the hosts' forum and dragged DU
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#211
exactly- at this point, posters are emboldened to suggest Obama resign, and women show their tits?
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#291
I hate to think he enjoys the extra clicks. But that "educate them" directive is bullshit.
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#311
I saw a topless post but assumed it was from a Woman so I jokingly said yeah...
randys1
Jul 2014
#176
I was surprised you went long with it, because you are usually awesome..... But you know what-
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#212
It was a total fluke on my part, i can try and find it, i thought it was a lib Woman
randys1
Jul 2014
#214
Courtesy of the hosts, yeah- *some* of them make fun of feminists all the time.
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#213
I mean they come out in GD and post "show us your tits" and they call us a "group" in hosts that
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#322
That's, actually, not surprising. It's beginning to feel like whack-a-mole here with the thinly
Squinch
Jul 2014
#323
Ya, hence this response of mine that I thought might earn me my first hide in a while...
stevenleser
Jul 2014
#87
thank you for taking one for the team, Steve. The anti feminist alerters are rough here.
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#112
Here's another dude telling us wimminfolk to simmer down and not get all outragey:
Arugula Latte
Jul 2014
#171
Quoting Freddy.. "turned out to be media manipulation of the left wing." Just wow....
Katashi_itto
Jul 2014
#173
Agreed. Almost all DU men know this situation is an equality issue for them as much as for women.
ancianita
Jul 2014
#22
But those that do are among the most vocal and there are more of them every day.
Squinch
Jul 2014
#337
For me, the HL decision just keeps sinking deeper and deeper in. Stunning. And then to have to fight
Hekate
Jul 2014
#21
I agree. The decision is atrocious, and not too surprisingly it breaks on ideological lines.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2014
#25
Its really too bad that a statement like that would be required on this site.
FreedRadical
Jul 2014
#32
Dear Juror #7 = I agree. Last line needs editing. Please delete the word :Kindly:
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2014
#46
Again, you need to read these OP's before you comment on them. Read this one carefully.
Squinch
Jul 2014
#97
Great list - here's another "it's only a few closely held corporations" (so far). & "a very narrow
progree
Jul 2014
#51
Their "clarification" today made it broad enough to cover every Catholic owned business
Warpy
Jul 2014
#52
Thanks for posting. I know people who are in a position to boycott some of these
myrna minx
Jul 2014
#131
I just had someone tell me that one can always get another job or pay for their own insurance.
cui bono
Jul 2014
#72
OR: You could go to Canada, so it's not that big a deal. OR: Its REAL danger is in the
Squinch
Jul 2014
#339
Yes, they are liberals and Dems. Among feminists elsewhere they are commonly referred to as
redqueen
Jul 2014
#115
Thank you for not falling for that.The disingenous "liberals can't be sexist/racist/homophobic" crap
Number23
Jul 2014
#167
By definition sexist/racist/homophobic ARE NOT LIBERALS. How do they qualify for the label of
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#243
So you think that only you "live in the real world"? A bit audacious dont you think?
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#279
Like I said, you just keep telling yourself that. Perhaps one day you'll convince yourself
Number23
Jul 2014
#319
BY DEFINITION, RACISTS ARE NOT LIBERAL. Being liberal means, by definition, you are not racist.
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#327
"The Rest of Us Know Better". Really. You need to hate so badly you dont care who
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#331
It amazes me that you use this opportunity to trash liberals. "And the liberals on DU" Apparently
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#138
" First, I am speaking of a particular sub-set of DU" No you werent. You were very clear.
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#146
People that are bigots, sexists, misogynists are not liberal by definition.
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#255
I apologize if I overreacted. I am sensitive about supposed "politically liberals" attacking
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#261
I will work extra hard for progressives, but sorry, I have seen too many Blue Dogs stab
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#265
I will agree with you on paper. But if a Democrat supported Dick Cheney's war crimes,
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#280
The term "reality" gets bandied about. I see the current "reality" as not having
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#287
Yes I totally agree. If you are chucking rocks at liberals then liberals will yelp. But why
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#239
I will admit that I may have overreacted. I have a large chip on my shoulder.
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#286
My point is that those that are racist, homophobic, sexist, are not by definition liberal.
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#334
And then we get bizarre posts and even OPs telling us that no one should judge anyone's beliefs!
Arugula Latte
Jul 2014
#296
I'm going to add one: If you think the damage from this ruling lies only in the "slippery slope,"
Squinch
Jul 2014
#98
Well said and I am greatly familiar with that attitude, often out of the same people, toward LGBT
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2014
#99
What a marvelous post! Might I also add, "Go fuck yourself and get pregnant." nt
valerief
Jul 2014
#100
This whole issue is the fault of conservative judges appointed by Republicans
IronLionZion
Jul 2014
#104
Exactly. Thank you for illustrating what is so horribly wrong and sexist about this OP. nt
Electric Monk
Jul 2014
#158
I just think that unnecessary quotes website is hysterically "funny".
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2014
#159
I did not alert on this thread, though I did think about doing so. "Thanks" for caring though. nt
Electric Monk
Jul 2014
#234
"Unnecessary" quotation marks totally "change the meaning" of these "signs"
Electric Monk
Jul 2014
#262
WTF? I think you are saying you agree. So why the cracks about echo chambers, protected groups
Squinch
Jul 2014
#132
No, they don't understand how oafish they sound. They think they are rational, sage, and wise. n/t
MadrasT
Jul 2014
#147
Oh, FFS. I nominate you as the poster child for the "You're alienating your allies and it's all
Squinch
Jul 2014
#179
Yeah, attacks on contraception and abortion have NOTHING to do with gender.
geek tragedy
Jul 2014
#195
I hadn't heard. Here's the story for anyone else who missed it (another F.U. from the Sup. Court to
progree
Jul 2014
#329
you just said "you don't have a dog in this particular gender fight", why do you think that is?
CreekDog
Jul 2014
#292
Many dont see it as restricting birth control, just that someone else isn't paying for it
davidn3600
Jul 2014
#183
I'm sorry but single payer brings this issue to the forefront even more so.
boston bean
Jul 2014
#200
Birth control, as part of the coverage offered by employee insurance, isn't "free."
thucythucy
Jul 2014
#189
no, there isn't truth to that, contra to what Limbaugh says. it's about an employer being allowed
geek tragedy
Jul 2014
#193
LIES. Birth control is not free with insurance. Why don't you educate yourself just a little bit
bettyellen
Jul 2014
#218
Yeah, my goals align quite nicely with allies who believe in equal rights for women.
boston bean
Jul 2014
#282
Seriously, can't you guys come up with anything new? Ever? Because this shit is getting monotonous.
Squinch
Jul 2014
#313
I have been butting heads with idiots on Discussionist who making these arguments
Gothmog
Jul 2014
#220
Anyone who downplays the danger of encroaching theocracy is a goddamn fool. Plain and simple. n/t
nomorenomore08
Jul 2014
#232