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[Waser Lave]

That's fine for private companies, that's shareholder profit. If women are allowed to paid time off to children that's discrimination against those who choose not to, or cannot have kids.

 

People having kids has a societal and economic benefit though because those kids are going to go on to pay taxes and care for the current generation, that's why it's encouraged through public subsidy. Compared with the amount which a person will generally contribute to society over their lifetime paying for their mother's maternity (and father's paternity) leave is pretty small so even though I have no current desire to have any myself I can see the arguments to encourage it in general. Child allowance should be limited to perhaps the first 2-3 children though imo.

[Goblinoid]

Had a very quick look through some pages of this thread, and I'm relieved to see that there seems to be an agreement that "antifeminism" is, frankly, idiotic. (Not going to lie, I was a bit worried when I saw that there was a debate topic on feminism at all.)

 

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[Shane]

http://www.bestofthe...eans_patriarchy

 

Good podcast episode about the Patriarchy. Definitely give it a listen if you have time.

[Kaddict]

http://www.bestofthe...eans_patriarchy

 

Good podcast episode about the Patriarchy. Definitely give it a listen if you have time.

tl;dl?

[Leon13]

*Sniff* I'm so proud of the debate section. I keep coming on these threads ready for an argument and instead see rational OPs supporting equal rights. Keep on keepin on, folks. 

[Waser Lave]

I have a question. Is it OK to refer to a woman as 'woman'? As in, "Hey woman, would you like some bacon?".

[Rocket]

I have a question. Is it OK to refer to a woman as 'woman'? As in, "Hey woman, would you like some bacon?".

 

if you wanna get bitch-slapped, sure.

 

edit: I read that wrong #YesAllBacon

[Frizzle]

I think they prefer cumdumpsters according to the videos I watch.

[Coops]

I have a question. Is it OK to refer to a woman as 'woman'? As in, "Hey woman, would you like some bacon?".

For me, personally, fuck yes. I want some damn bacon!

[Katya]

if you wanna get bitch-slapped, sure.

 

I always wanted to know why women get offended by that. Does it have a derogatory connotation?

I fail to see the problem, but maybe because in Portuguese it's not a bad thing and not commonly used in a situation like that

[Ali]

I have a question. Is it OK to refer to a woman as 'woman'? As in, "Hey woman, would you like some bacon?".

You can call me what you like if you're making me bacon.

[Rocket]

I always wanted to know why women get offended by that. Does it have a derogatory connotation?

I fail to see the problem, but maybe because in Portuguese it's not a bad thing and not commonly used in a situation like that

I misread and thought it said "woman, make me bacon" 

 

but if it was offering bacon, yes.

 

personally idgaf either way.

[Ali]

I misread and thought it said "woman, make me bacon"

but if it was offering bacon, yes.

personally idgaf either way.

I'll also happily make bacon. I lived in hope that someone would marry me and keep me barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.

[Waser Lave]

You can call me what you like if you're making me bacon.

 

Woman, make me bacon.

 

I actually really want some bacon now. I knew this was a mistake.

[Ali]

Woman, make me bacon.

I actually really want some bacon now. I knew this was a mistake.

You're inconveniently located. Move south.

[Waser Lave]

You're inconveniently located. Move south.

 

Just for bacon?

[Ali]

Just for bacon?

I could be convinced to make pancakes to go with said bacon.

[Waser Lave]

I could be convinced to make pancakes to go with said bacon.

 

Heathen. Them's two different foods!

[Ali]

Heathen. Them's two different foods!

You're northern, you know nothing. Would you let me not have a career?

[Waser Lave]

You're northern, you know nothing. Would you let me not have a career?

 

I'd let you write books, play ukulele and make bacon, after we'd moved to our Swedish cider orchard and accompanying cottage, of course. Love me some cottaging.

[Emily]

I kept avoiding this thread, and come to find out, all we're talking about is bacon. 

[Ali]

I'd let you write books, play ukulele and make bacon, after we'd moved to our Swedish cider orchard and accompanying cottage, of course. Love me some cottaging.

Final comment aside, I knew I should have married you. Sigh.

I kept avoiding this thread, and come to find out, all we're talking about is bacon.

I made Dave bring it back because it always devolves into hilarity and people acting like morons.

[Waser Lave]

Final comment aside, I knew I should have married you. Sigh.
I made Dave bring it back because it always devolves into hilarity and people acting like morons.

Ho hum. It's never too late though. How's Friday for you? (I suspect you may change your mind about that when I get down there permanently, however. )

Dave indeed... YOU'RE Dave!

[Daria]

Immediately after seeing this picture I thought you were a mirror image of Michelle Pfeiffer, who played Selina Kyle in Batman Returns. 

Please don't be offended. 'You' are carrying coffee -- I like coffee.

Also, I'm glad you picked a 90's feminist to imitate as modern day feminism is a joke. #VAGPOWER

hahaha i look nothing like her!!

 

ehh feminism as a whole is a joke tbh xD they supposedly stand for equality yet they completely contradict themselves and belittle men lol just another little masquerade created by the unseen world leaders to separate and isolate everyone so its easier to brainwash the public

[Daria]

Here I am in all my RAGING MODERN FEMINIST GLORY in a bathroom at a rave



The only joke here is calling an entire movement that has strived to create social, economic, personal and political equality a JOKE.

I hope no one holds the belief that feminism was created by anyone to separate & isolate people? I'm pretty sure that's exactly what traditional patriarchy has done smile emoticon
While there are very 'radical' people who label themselves as a feminist you certainly wouldn't label a member of Daesh as a true Muslim would you?

Do NOT confuse misandry with feminism.

TYSM TYSM.

Hey I totally stand for equality it's just that modern day feminism has been favouriting women way too much and taking shit to unnecessarily extreme levels
If you're going to support one sex's equality, there's no need to put down the other haha like I said, they really quite contradict themselves
Not looking to start a fight just simply speaking my opinion don't want to force anyone to believe anything I do haha
On the other hand, I totally think we could be rave buddies if we put our views on feminism behind us