Misogyny and Sexism in the News

waxnrope · 07-02-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

"Parker argues that his style is female in nature because like women, Obama tends to act more passively and form circles to talk out problems instead of taking immediate action"

Im glad that these journalists can recognize that President Obama isnt a fucking hotheaded ogre but the whole "like women" thing? REALLY?
Written by 2 female journalists?!!!

Great, now some dummy/ies will see the post, abstracted, and like the furor over his being a Muslim, there will be loud cries of Obama is a tranny?

AtLast · 07-02-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by waxnrope

Great, now some dummy/ies will see the post, abstracted, and like the furor over his being a Muslim, there will be loud cries of Obama is a tranny?

Probably!

Rachael Maddow did a piece on this yesterday and came to the same conclusion! People are so damn goofy!!

Soon · 07-08-2010, 04:14 PM

Sharron Angle's Advice For Rape Victims Considering Abortion: Turn Lemons Into Lemonade

Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has moderated a host of policy positions in her transition from a primary candidate to general election contender battling Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. One thing she has not backed away from has been her insistence that abortion should be outlawed universally, even in cases of rape and incest.

In a radio interview Angle did in late June, the Tea Party favorite re-affirmed her pro-life sensibilities (rigid, as they are, even within Republican circles), when she insisted that a young girl raped by her father should know that "two wrongs don't make a right." Much good can come from a horrific situation like that, Angle added. Lemons can be made into lemonade.

Soon · 07-08-2010, 08:38 PM

Heather Reisman spearheads 11th-hour bid to save Iranian woman from stoning

Soon · 07-08-2010, 08:48 PM

www.freesakineh.org

Stearns · 07-08-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

www.freesakineh.org

I signed the petition. Took 2 seconds.

Damara · 07-08-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

www.freesakineh.org

Signed.........

Corkey · 07-08-2010, 10:25 PM

Signed.....

Damara · 07-09-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

www.freesakineh.org

The public outrage seems to be having some effect but her plight is still uncertain. I hope all that read this will take a minute to sign the petition.

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Yesterday late in the afternoon Iran’s government denied reports that Ashtiani will be executed by stoning, though her death sentence may still be carried out by some other method, likely hanging.

Stoning commuted for Iranian woman, or was it?

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Tonight, Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, a 43-year-old mother of two, sits in an Iranian prison uncertain of her fate.

Early today, the Iranian embassy in London seemed to spare her, saying in a statement, “According to the judicial authorities…she will not be executed by stoning”.

But tonight her lawyer in Tehran told us he’s far from convinced

“The statement is not from the judiciary and is ambiguous,” Mohammad Mostafaei said by telephone, “I’m worried she could still be stoned at any minute.”
He added that even if her sentence was commuted, he’s not sure what happens next.
“As it stands, I’m not sure what’s going to happen to her. Will she be released? Executed by another means?” Mostafaei said.
Sakineh’s alleged crime is adultery, a charge she and her family vehemently deny.

Enigma · 07-09-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

www.freesakineh.org

Signed... Thank you so much for posting this!

AtLast · 07-09-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

Heather Reisman spearheads 11th-hour bid to save Iranian woman from stoning

Done.. only takes a few seconds. This is so insane! looking at violence against women globally is so important.

DapperButch · 07-18-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

Heather Reisman spearheads 11th-hour bid to save Iranian woman from stoning

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

www.freesakineh.org

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Originally Posted by AtLastHome

Done.. only takes a few seconds. This is so insane! looking at violence against women globally is so important.

Thanks for posting this, SOON.

It was commuted, but now she needs to worry about hanging.

Below is a petition to stop all stonings. Everyone please consider signing this one, as well.

There are 15 people awaiting execution by stoning. 13 of them are for convictions of adultery. 12 females and 1 male.

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stop_stoning/?rc=fb

AtLast · 07-09-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

Sharron Angle's Advice For Rape Victims Considering Abortion: Turn Lemons Into Lemonade

Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has moderated a host of policy positions in her transition from a primary candidate to general election contender battling Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. One thing she has not backed away from has been her insistence that abortion should be outlawed universally, even in cases of rape and incest.

In a radio interview Angle did in late June, the Tea Party favorite re-affirmed her pro-life sensibilities (rigid, as they are, even within Republican circles), when she insisted that a young girl raped by her father should know that "two wrongs don't make a right." Much good can come from a horrific situation like that, Angle added. Lemons can be made into lemonade.

This makes me crazy!! This idiot may very well win this senate seat!!! ARGH!!!

Heart · 07-10-2010, 08:41 AM

Resurgence of honor killings:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/10/wo...a/10honor.html

AtLast · 07-10-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Heart

Resurgence of honor killings:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/10/wo...a/10honor.html

ARGH!!!

Soon · 07-15-2010, 01:32 PM

Vatican: Ordination Of Women A 'Grave Crime'

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One new element included lists the attempted ordination of women as a "grave crime" subject to the same set of procedures and punishments meted out for sex abuse.

That drew immediate criticism from women's ordination groups, who said making a moral equivalent between women priests and child rapists was offensive.

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Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Sharron Angle's Advice For Rape Victims Considering Abortion: Turn Lemons Into Lemonade Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has moderated a host of policy positions in her transition from a primary candidate to general election contender battling Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. One thing she has not backed away from has been her insistence that abortion should be outlawed universally, even in cases of rape and incest. In a radio interview Angle did in late June, the Tea Party favorite re-affirmed her pro-life sensibilities (rigid, as they are, even within Republican circles), when she insisted that a young girl raped by her father should know that "two wrongs don't make a right." Much good can come from a horrific situation like that, Angle added. Lemons can be made into lemonade.

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Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Vatican: Ordination Of Women A 'Grave Crime' /snip One new element included lists the attempted ordination of women as a "grave crime" subject to the same set of procedures and punishments meted out for sex abuse. That drew immediate criticism from women's ordination groups, who said making a moral equivalent between women priests and child rapists was offensive.