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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:53:49 -0500

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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:23:19 -0500

"Those of us with children know better. We know little girls love their dolls and boys just want to..."

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:55:01 -0500

“Those of us with children know better. We know little girls love their dolls and boys just want to kick that ball. This doesn’t mean men can’t take care of babies or women can’t play sports. It just means each gender has its own energy that flows in a specific direction. For God’s sake, let it flow.”

- To be happy, we must admit women and men aren’t ‘equal’ | Fox News

I know that gender socialization begins while our potential babies are still in the womb. I know that most boys have footballs and trucks thrust into their hands before they know the difference between a tractor and a pram and are shamed and embarrassed if ever they dare to take a shine to dolls, dresses, or anything pink. I know that girls are terrorized into thinking that the only people allowed to run around and shout—take up space and be heard—are boys, and that they should sit down, be quiet, and do their best to make everyone else around them feel comfortable, while ignoring their own personal feelings or aspirations or desires. I know that people who dare to transgress “traditional” gender lines are hated, insulted, denied job opportunities and respect, and are more likely to be subjected to violence and to die because they failed to fit into the mold someone else told them they should fit into.

If gender were that easy or straightforward, if all we had to do was “let it flow,” do you think it would be necessary to write an article like this? Isn’t it possible that the reason some people resist your definitions of womanhood and manhood are because those definitions genuinely don’t fit them? I know they don’t fit me.

(via robot-heart-politics)

This Fox News article is such a piece of shit that I cannot even.

(via stfuconservatives)

"Young men need to be socialized in such a way that rape is as unthinkable to them as cannibalism."

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:33:35 -0500

“Young men need to be socialized in such a way that rape is as unthinkable to them as cannibalism.”

- Mary Pipher

This is something that needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

Can you ever imagine someone saying “well if you didn’t want to be eaten, you shouldn’t have had so much flesh on show”? No. You can’t. No one would ever say that because we don’t live in a fucking pro-cannibalism culture.

(via lavenderlabia)

young men are socialized in such a way that rape is as unthinkable as cannibalism?
and it’s a wierd analogy you’re making there. People say ‘if you didn’t want sexual attention, why did you dress the way you did?’
and if unwanted sexual attention is rape in your book, then I need a copy of it to read.

(via sosungalittleclodofclay)

Well they obviously aren’t if men think its ok to force a woman into sex if she is already your girlfriend. And they think that women might owe them sex.

Also, people do say “if you didn’t want to have sex that night then why did you dress that way” so if you don’t know that I want a copy of THAT book you are reading.

People don’t say it just for unwanted sexual attention.

(via aslytherinsuperwholockian)

“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:40:25 -0500

“Do not read, as children do, to amuse yourself, or like the ambitious, for the purpose of instruction. No, read in order to live.” -Gustave Flaubert [x]

belaboobs: IS THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERIOUSLY PROTESTING AGAINST THE REDEFINITION OF MARRIAGE I...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:16:32 -0500

belaboobs:

IS THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERIOUSLY PROTESTING AGAINST THE REDEFINITION OF MARRIAGE

I MEAN

polyjuice-potion: how would i survive without coffee

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:05:26 -0500

polyjuice-potion:

how would i survive without coffee

lawfulgoodpaladog: castielcaeks: stfuconservatives: If the...

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:02:29 -0500

lawfulgoodpaladog:

castielcaeks:

stfuconservatives:

If the misogynist in your life is trying to claim women can’t serve in combat because they can’t carry a dude, kindly point them in the direction of this article about how people in the military learn the fireman’s carry.

when i was in basic training we had to learn how to do carries

a girl MUCH MUCH MUCH smaller than me was able to pick me up in a fireman’s carry

…i had to give her a piggy back ride cause i couldn’t lift her

so if you really think this shit is about size and strength between genders, kindly fuck off

fireman’s carry is actually a really efficient way to carry people (hence why it’s used!) and I was taught how to do this as well

women have been serving in combat in the military for fucking years, how about everybody bow their fucking heads and FINALLY give those women the respect they deserve

marielikestodraw: Translation: LeParisien (French newspaper)...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:26:50 -0500

marielikestodraw:

Translation:

LeParisien (French newspaper) “The First baby of the year, in Auvergne, has two mommies!”

AbbéGrosJean (Catholic Priest) “Dear Journalists, quick reminder of your biology classes, a baby can’t have two mothers, he has one mother and the mother has a partner”.

Eric Fallourd (From the “Ecologie” (left) party in France, works at the Assembly): “When you believe a story where a virgin woman gives birth to God’s child, you’re not allowed to talk about biology classes.”

BOOM.

skepticalavenger: anonymous-atheist: A man stopped by the...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:05:50 -0500

skepticalavenger:

anonymous-atheist:

A man stopped by the Applebees that fired that waitress for posting the receipt from a pastor who didn’t want to give her a tip. This was the letter he left. It reads:

Dear Applebee’s:

Let me cut to the chase: I find your termination of Ms. Chelsea Welch (an otherwise excellent and hard working employee) downright deplorable and appalling. As far as I’m concerned, she did absolutely NOTHING “wrong” when posting the image of that receipt with that insulting comment made by the customer Pastor Alois Bell.

First off, there was absolutely nothing mentioned in the employee handbook admonishing this kind of behavior, but more importantly (if you wish to argue otherwise) just how much “personal information” could have possibly been divulged to the public just by the customer’s signature? NOWHERE was the customer’s full name, credit card information, address or even YOUR restaurant’s name indicated on the photograph of that receipt which is far more incriminating and potentially damaging information than just a signature alone.

How is a mere signature going to help a criminal commit an act of identity theft? Local health inspectors and fire/safety inspectors have their signatures prominently displayed on certificates posted publicly by restaurants like yours… can THEY complain that you publicly displayed their “private information”?

As far as I’m concerned the only “damage” done was to the pastor’s shallow and “precious” ego. Nothing more, nothing less. She could’ve have simply ignored the post, not said anything and just went on with her cheap and inconsiderate, stingy ways. No one would’ve been the wiser. But no. She HAD to complain to the manager and have an otherwise fantastic employee fired simply because she was embarrassed.

Ms. Welch did absolutely NOTHING to publicly embarrass/humiliate her…. MS. BELL DID. And cared more about her ego than actually righting a wrong and offering to not only fairly tip what was rightfully due to Ms. Welch, but fight to get her re-hired. Ms. Alois Bell, the pathetic excuse of a human being she is, did absolutely NONE of that… and YOUR company has the NERVE to stand by her side???

As a part time pizza delivery driver myself, I KNOW first hand what its like to work for a less than minimum wage depending almost entirely on tips just to pay basic necessities such as food and rent. Yeah, I get the “average” principle and try not to take the occasional stuff so seriously, however, on some really bad days when I have runs that I have to drive far, using MY personal vehicle and MY personal gas, and get nothing, its not only very frustrating but completely unfair that I get taxed at federal minimum wage rate when [I’m] actually making LESS in that hour delivering to these inconsiderate customers who have no clue as to what SERVICE is all about. Essentially getting taxed on money that I’m NOT making. And THIS is what your company CONDONES and is PROUD OF?!?!?!

Long story short: I have come to your Easy Brunswick/Milltown restaurant NOT to order anything…but to simply use the restroom, get my complimentary water with lemon and just LEAVE but not without generously tipping your server for doing nothing more than bringing me menus and water.

Furthermore I promised the server that should this letter appear online and go viral, that I’ll be returning to the store and DOUBLING his/her tip. And since he/she has my full permission and consent to post this letter online with MY NAME and signature fully visible, there isn’t ANYTHING that you can do about it.

Yours very sincerely and respectfully,

A now FORMER customer of yours,

Michael T. Zybura (attached $10)

(source)

Well, let’s make this thing go viral then. :)

jesuisuneetoile: oMG WHAT IS THIS FROM IT’S BRILLIANT

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:11:43 -0500

jesuisuneetoile:

oMG WHAT IS THIS FROM IT’S BRILLIANT

keyofnik: adventuresofcomicbookgirl: i can’t handle this USAGI...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:59:26 -0500

keyofnik:

adventuresofcomicbookgirl:

i

can’t handle this

USAGI WONDER WOMAN STORM AND HERMIONE IN THE SAME PICTURE?

AND USAGI’S DIALOGUE IS PERFECT

I CAN’T MY LITTLE GIRLY NERD HEART HAS OVERLOADED!!! SO BEAUTIFUL ALL MY FAVES!!!

And Wondy’s just all “guuuurl tell me about it”.

flawlesstrueperfection: if you never had to actually have your rights voted on because you always...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:26:28 -0500

flawlesstrueperfection:

if you never had to actually have your rights voted on because you always had them by default i think it’s safe to say you can sit the fuck down

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:19:39 -0500

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. DR. SEUSS

thenovl: Guys! Today’s the day! Classes begin at Mademoiselle...

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:37:30 -0500

thenovl:

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hiiddles: BBC News - Gay marriage: Legislation passes first Commons hurdle MPs have voted...

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:34:18 -0500

hiiddles:

BBC News - Gay marriage: Legislation passes first Commons hurdle

MPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the government’s legislation for same-sex marriage in England and Wales.

At the conclusion of the Commons’ first opportunity to debate the The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, MPs voted by 400 to 175, a majority of 225, in favour of the legislation.

blazerdesigns: Totoro Clock Giveaway Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:18:10 -0500

blazerdesigns:

Totoro Clock Giveaway

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been MIA for the past couple months, my Black Friday sale kept me busy fulfilling orders since! But now I’m back and introducing my redesigned website at blazerdesigns.net along with my new friend Totoro! You can purchase him here.

Prize

One(1) Totoro Clock

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Reblog this post once for an entry to win

Likes/follows do not count, but appreciated ^^

Giveaway ends February 8th, Friday at 11:59pm PST

Winner will be announced February 9th, Saturday

To-to-ro? You’re Totoro! Good luck everyone :3

"Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the..."

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:48:47 -0500

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”

- Virginia Woolf (via disharmonious)

prettybooks: Pretty Books turned 3 years old last week and to...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:19:51 -0500

prettybooks:

Pretty Books turned 3 years old last week and to celebrate, I want to give you all a chance to win a copy of two of my absolute favourite books, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Delirium by Lauren Oliver.

The Fault in Our Stars was kindly donated by Penguin Books to celebrate the publication of the paperback and John Green currently touring the UK (I was lucky enough to go to his London event on 3rd February!).

Two people will win one copy of Delirium and TFiOS.

Like and reblog this post to enter.

It would be lovely if you were following prettybooks.

This giveaway is worldwide.

Entries are open until Wednesday 13th February.

Enable your ask box or provide an email on your Tumblr so I can contact you if you win!

Good luck and DFTBA! :)

"If a guy starts saying what you are doing is ‘reverse sexist’, he is obviously threatened by what..."

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:20:43 -0500

“If a guy starts saying what you are doing is ‘reverse sexist’, he is obviously threatened by what you are doing. He’s threatened because he thinks there are only two ways to be: powerful or powerless. He assumes you asserting you rights is a way to take power away from him. He assumes you wanna ‘switch places’ with him. He knows you get treated like shit and he knows he gets advantages from your imposed inferiority. He’s fearing REVENGE, girlfriend. His fear of ‘reverse sexism’ is basically an admission on his part that he knows you get treated like shit and does not want to switch places with you.”

- from Bikini Kill’s “Girl Power” zine (via pavelchekovbodypillow)

ATTN LAURA

(via zealotarchaeologist)