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DURHAM D

(32,838 posts)
15. I spent more than 4 hours on the phone today
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 12:08 AM
Jun 2016

talking with friends on both coasts that I have not talked to on the phone in over a year for one couple and three years for the other. One couple is in California and the other couple in Virginia. All four of the women are in their late 40s - early 50s.

Until this campaign they did not even self identify as feminists. Now they are radical feminists who see everything they managed to ignore before.

Both couples wanted to tell me about recent dust-ups at social events where they just had to let it all out. They were a little embarrassed that they have changed the dynamics in their social circles but the reason they called me was to brag about how they woke up, how they stepped up, and that they are not going to take it anymore. I loved it and they all said we fully understand your world view for the first time.

I loved it. They just wanted Mama to know that they finally heard/saw the clanging bells. I warned them they could never turn it off again.

They think that they can spout their crap without challenge. stopbush Jun 2016 #1
Thank you. Kath1 Jun 2016 #2
Exactly... Historic NY Jun 2016 #33
Agreed let him pound sand. You're probably going to dream about turning Bruce Lee on his butt too. fleabiscuit Jun 2016 #3
I always turn the conversation to public policy and away from scandal, but you BootinUp Jun 2016 #4
Yeah probably not such a hot idea at a grad party puffy socks Jun 2016 #5
No elbows. Kath1 Jun 2016 #9
Yeah I figured, I was just razzin' ya. puffy socks Jun 2016 #10
Heh. I know ALL about Catholic girls' schools NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #47
Glad you survived that! Must have been hell! Kath1 Jun 2016 #51
Good for you, Kath1. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #6
Thank you so much! Kath1 Jun 2016 #11
Thank you. Kath1 Jun 2016 #18
Me too. I've sat through countless Thanksgiving dinners, work lunches, grocery lines. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #20
Right on. Kath1 Jun 2016 #37
Couldn't agree more SharonClark Jun 2016 #34
LOL Great job! SunSeeker Jun 2016 #36
Genius! spooky3 Jun 2016 #40
ITA. Apologize to the host for whatever you think spooky3 Jun 2016 #38
Did you mean to reply to me? Looks like your reply was to Kath1... SunSeeker Jun 2016 #46
Sorry--I was agreeing with your good comments, spooky3 Jun 2016 #48
Hang in there Kath. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #7
I do, sister! Kath1 Jun 2016 #12
You gotta do that sometimes. savalez Jun 2016 #8
Thank you. Kath1 Jun 2016 #13
Awww, Sweetie.. Don't be embarrassed.. You did nothing wrong.. and you're the Cha Jun 2016 #14
That means a lot. Thank YOU for thanking me! Kath1 Jun 2016 #16
I understand.. you were in a different situation, though.. like an enclosed area and you Cha Jun 2016 #19
Love that graphic. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed what a sweaty mess Trump was. SunSeeker Jun 2016 #21
"Roasting in hell".. perfect because, yeah.. Cha Jun 2016 #22
Cha when was that Trump event? answering questions? Her Sister Jun 2016 #29
Sorry, no idea.. it's a graphic that BNR made that I borrowed from Boot. Cha Jun 2016 #31
I spent more than 4 hours on the phone today DURHAM D Jun 2016 #15
That is excellent. Kath1 Jun 2016 #17
I would have done the same. gwheezie Jun 2016 #23
That's what I think. Kath1 Jun 2016 #39
What you need is a couple of funny and scathing Trump jokes to tell in situations like this. Walk away Jun 2016 #24
Thank you. Kath1 Jun 2016 #41
Remember, trying to control our responses is how they marginalize us. BobbyDrake Jun 2016 #25
time for us to quit taking the bullcrap for sure beachbum bob Jun 2016 #26
Thanks, Bob! Kath1 Jun 2016 #42
You shouldn't be embarrassed. sarae Jun 2016 #27
I didn't throw any F bombs or anything like that. Kath1 Jun 2016 #43
I don't take that shit anymore either Kath1. Loki Jun 2016 #28
Thank you. Kath1 Jun 2016 #44
Also our speaking out helps those that are quiet not fear speaking out Her Sister Jun 2016 #30
Right on. Kath1 Jun 2016 #45
You did just fine, IMO. BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #32
I'm just not into confrontation. Kath1 Jun 2016 #49
Some are so used to pontificating as if their BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #52
Maybe you should have worn a big cross and clutched it while saying SharonClark Jun 2016 #35
That is hilarious, Sharon. Kath1 Jun 2016 #50
Some people Coolest Ranger Jun 2016 #53
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