Wow, what a row. Heheh, and probably all because Kos had a little too much caffeine that day. Has everyone forgotten that Speed Kills??

The part where they start pulling each other's armpit hair really breaks the mood for me.

That is just too rich. Sometimes when I am feeling a bit depressed or down with my life, I force myself to go to the DU and read some random postings. It never fails to cheer me up.

One feature I just discovered when checking out this little tiff, is that they have groups dedicated to specific topics. Check it out:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=206

Oh, so much to read, so little time……

Hehe, I'm waiting for Kos to toss out a "Feminazis!!"

As for Kos' travails: Screw 'im. I feel nothing.

jm, the commentors that agree with "Eloriel" are equally as funny...and as for that last one, is anyone surprised at her use of the cat icon?
Why spend so much time railing against supposed prejudice, when you are a walking stereotype!
...and I think we all can agree that the real tragedy here is that someone is actually remaking "Gilligan's Island."

Now I remember what I love about being conservative - not having to engage in these meaningless discussions.

I can actually say, "That's nice honey. But you know, watching you get all red is making me hot."

Don't they know Markos is getting paid for that ad? Being enlightened is all well and good, but don't fuck with Markos' wallet.

What a putz.

shoot, Bill, I think I pulled something laughing.

Equating it to mere pop culture rather than something (institutionalized sexism) which tangibly and demonstrably affects women's LIVES, including living and dying.

Good LORD this is a TV show!

You know, sometimes I'd like to slap some of my "sisters" up alongside the head.

Darleen:

Ha! You’ve just outed yourself as an uneducable misogynist!

Don’t feel bad though. Its not your fault. You’ve been taught to think this way through a society shaped by 10,000 years of female oppression.

I never understood any of this stuff until I started reading that feminist forum. But now it makes so much sense.

Why is it when I finish reading something on DU I feel like taking a shower?

Meet at the Patriarchal Defense Headquarters? Sure. I'll bring steaks. Who's got the grill?

--|PW|--

What do self-hating misogynists usually bring? Will potato salad do? ;)

Potato salad? Hrrmm ... I suppose potato salad is acceptable.

--|PW|--

I feel kind of bad for Kos - he's getting ripped into by those who would (otherwise) be of his own kind. Those feminists ought to have done the smarter thing and registered their complaint via e-mail, instead of creating an enormous stink over it. Now, they're gonna look like fools and Kos has the click-through money - who really wins, here?

Um ... us?

Anybody else picturing Hank Hill and his buddies with combat helmets on?

--|PW|--

Bill - yes, yes we do.

Not to rain on any parades here, but we shouldn’t forget that the stuff these DU’ers are talking about isn’t a whole lot different from some of the discussions that took place here recently.

Like, say, abortion rights vs pro life folks, creationism versus intelligent design, pulling Terri’s plug versus keeping the current flowing, etc.

Of course, there was MUCH more logical thought, consideration for opposing views, and general open mindedness shown here.

And humor. Thank God for the humor.

Let’s hope it stays that way.

Vive le differance!

Plug and current?

Ooops. I forgot that it was a feeding tube in her case, and not a respirator.

Needless to say, that one wasn’t as big an issue with me as it was with some people.

Sorry.

I just got finished laboring over proposed laws in Philadelphia requiring twice as many toilets for women as for men (aka "potty parity") only to read this.

I'm now wondering whether it's time to take matters into our own hands, and restore "potty patriarchy."

Does anybody remember where we parked the PatriarchMobile?

Eric, wouldn't that be a "Pottriarchy?"

But I digress. My main point is to point out the Matriarchy Defense Techniques at work here:

1) Putting attractive, scantily clad women in sexually arousing positions, making mullions of men helpless victims of Matriarchal sexual power

2) Complaining about #1, making many of those same men not only helpless and horny but also guilty, confused, and conflicted -- ripe for Matriarchal control methods such as shrill-voiced nagging (under the influence of this nefarious technique, some men have actually been forced to (SENSITIVE READERS MAY NOT WISH TO READ ON) buy tampons)

3) Manipulative use of face-enhancing chemicals (euphemistically called "make-up") and body enhancing exercixes, both designed to further increase their sexual control of men (men, you will be shocked to hear there are ENTIRE MAGAZINES devoted to these Matriarchal control techniques)

4) Shrilly denouncing a fictional "Patriarchy," making the helpless, horny, guilty, confused, and conflicted men feel as though they have not only done something wrong but are actually part of a conspiracy to commit more wrongdoing

Remember, men: You don't have to be a victim of the Matriarchy! You can always give up sex instead.

Funniest part of it all?

Those shrieking about the "Patriarchy" named their blog (Women Kossacks) after their Patriarch!
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

TallDave:

Jeez that was funny. I know you're just kidding about all that. Aren't you? Of course you are.

Right?

RIGHT?

MichaelM,

I don't know, let me ask my girlfriend.