SC Senator: Women Are “A Lesser Cut Of Meat”

[brooklynite]

A discussion over a pending criminal domestic violence (CDV) bill took a bizarre turn this week when S.C. Senator Thomas Corbin – a “Republican” from Travelers Rest, S.C. – offered some bizarrely sexist commentary on the role of women in the political process.

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At one point in the conversation – which quickly escalated into a confrontation – Shealy is said to have angrily asked Corbin where he “got off” attacking women.

His response – overheard by numerous lobbyists and fellow lawmakers – was one for the ages.

“Well, you know God created man first,” Corbin said, reportedly smirking at Shealy. “Then he took the rib out of man to make woman. And you know, a rib is a lesser cut of meat.”

http://www.fitsnews.com/2015/02/11/sc-senator-women-lesser-cut-meat/

I believe the word you're looking for is: "courtly".....

[liberal N proud]

1. Does that mentality run deep in South Carolina?

I am asking because my daughter just moved to South Carolina from the crazy state and I think it is the first time in her life she has faced sexual harassment.

A coworker told her that he was going to have to call her husband to straighten her out.

She didn't know what to do, I told her, I would have dialed the number and handed him the phone.

Her husband is a manager for the same company different department.

[Rex]

3. Sadly the South has a lot of male ignoramuses that hide behind bigotry.

Their daddy hid behind bigotry and so did their grand daddy and great grand daddy. From what I've learned growing up in South Texas, these men are scared of women and detest change.

[Lint Head]

30. I was born and raised in South Carolina. The younger generation is fighting the old guard but yes

it is true. Racism, bigotry and sexism is standard practice and people often look the other way. Women were subjugated and father has handed that down to son. I do not say this flippantly. There are exceptions to the rule. The governor is a woman. I know it's hard and ridiculous to believe. There are people there who have ancestors who fought in the War Between the States and they are still pissed that their relatives were humiliated by the Union. I left there years ago but still have relatives there. I visit occasionally but I can only tolerate it for short periods. Again there are great people there but I have memories of the 50's, 60's and beyond that I cannot get out of my mind. I'm sure others will having glowing reviews of the State.

[vlyons]

35. great come back

+100

[stage left]

39. You bet!

Your daughter moved from the crazy state? I think she, unfortunately moved right into another one. The place is rife with sexism, racism, bigotry, and fundamentalist Christian bullshit. And that's on a good day. Good ole boys. Bleh. :vomit: Guys like Corbin think They're so damned clever. Morons!

[grilled onions]

2. How DO They Get Away With Such Remarks?

I am surprised that a few wives don't tackle the problem with giving them a "trim" south of their borders!

[madokie]

5. I'm sure they're beat down at this point and can't fight back

Have no fight left in them.

[Vladvonbazza]

4. SC Senator: Women Are “A Lesser Cut Of Meat”

Wow! What world do these guys live in! The fact that it didn't occur to him that such comments were a bad idea makes you wonder how he managed to become a Senator! Ah wait... It's the USA. Mystery solved.

[truebluegreen]

13. "Wow" was my first thought also.

Mind-boggling, even for us.

Welcome to DU.

[calimary]

21. Obvious why these bozos get elected. Other bozos want their own kind representing them.

His attitudes, his expressed world view during campaigns, whatever he says or does - obviously that resonates with a certain population sample that lives on the bottom of the social cesspool. His supporters obviously like and support shit like this. THAT is what troubles me most - that there are voters out there who are okay with this kind of crap, and want to elevate it into elected office.

[City Lights]

6. Wow. What a dick.

Fuck that asspie, up, down, and sideways.

[ck4829]

7. Whatever you say, Hannibal.

[freshwest]

45. That was my first thought, too, sans Hannibal. At least he's got both sexes on the menu...

[Are_grits_groceries]

8. Here is some more background:

http://www.fitsnews.com/2015/02/11/sc-senator-women-lesser-cut-meat/

Shealy got in his face and didn't take it lightly.
This idiot is a special type of crazy even for SC.

[underpants]

9. This would make Lilith sad

Oh was I not supposed to mention her?

[mythology]

10. Blithering idiot

But I like that this guy exists. I've had a really crappy week where pretty much everything has gone wrong. But in spite of that, I can look at this guy and realize that my life could be worse because at least I'm not him.

[Octafish]

11. I know what that guy was sliced from.

[DeSwiss]

15. Like they were twins separated at-birth.....

[Brigid]

17. Wow.

So now we know what became of Al Bundy.

[Octafish]

23. I feel sorry for his horse.

[dembotoz]

12. makes you wonder what kind of valentines he gave out as a kid

you are ok too bad god made you a girl--at least you are not black.....


or


can not understand how you beat me on the math test--cause we both know
i count more than you.....


or


if i wanted to fall with an equal it would be another boy--but wait a moment....

[notadmblnd]

53. shit you know that boy wasn't in school.

he was down on the farm in his bib overalls smoking his corncob pipe and screwing all the chickens.

[AngryDem001]

57. South Park did a great episode on that!

[Man from Pickens]

14. facepalm

"this is why we can't have nice things in South Carolina" indeed

[sibelian]

16. Well. I'm sort of at a loss.

I'm not really sure hat to say about people like him.

OK, let's just go for:

[smirkymonkey]

47. Love this!

[sarge43]

18. Actually senator, Genesis 1:27 says

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Genesis 2:22 was creative editing by an asshole, probably much like yourself.

[Blue_Tires]

19. I think the Senator is trying to tell us that he prefers men...

[calimary]

20. "Courtly"??????? I'd say the better word starts with a big fat "F".

But then again, there's a part of me that would stay silent and hope he keeps mouthing off like this. HEY DEMS - THIS IS AMMO FOR YOU!!!! USE IT!!!!!!

I deeply resent this king of thing, but on the other hand, I very much enjoy another display by yet another in a continuing series of utter Troglodyte republi-CONS. Sometimes they're their own worst enemies. Which generates a LOT of useful material for our tribe. That's one reason why I actually am toying with the idea of contributing to mike huckabooboo's campaign. I want those Bronze Age schmucks out front, making all kinds of lovely noise in public that's going to alienate more voters than it pleases. I like that A LOT!

If they're busy digging themselves deeper into a hole, I want to be there to offer LOTS of encouragement.

[LeftishBrit]

22. WOW! How can he get elected while dissing 50% of voters so viciously??

He seems to be a lesser cut of brain!

[brooklynite]

25. Because they're not voting...

"By way of explanation, lawmakers and legislative staffers have previously told FITS about statements made by Corbin – statements reflecting his belief that women do not belong in the S.C. General Assembly and should instead be “at home baking cookies” or “barefoot and pregnant.”
Read more at http://www.fitsnews.com/2015/02/11/sc-senator-women-lesser-cut-meat/#6V91WJCytBOfm7rc.99

[iandhr]

24. Surely you can't be serious

[PeaceNikki]

26. Fuck that guy sideways with a pineapple

[kchamberlin25]

27. This used to be considered comedy

[napkinz]

31. I was thinking of the same scene!

nt

[ladjf]

28. "Ignorance is a terrible thing." quote from my father. nt

[Demeter]

29. A Revealing Remark: he neither shops for nor cooks food

The meat from the ribs is the prime-set cut of all...as well as being closest to Adam's heart....

I'd like to think he sat up all night to come up with an asinine remark like that, but he probably heard it from one of the Xtian Think Tanks.

[SoapBox]

32. Billboards and bumper stickers, nationwide!

I sure wish Dems would simply quote this stuff.

[NastyRiffraff]

33. The Onion?

Honestly, it's getting harder and harder to tell. Republicans lately are engaging in self parody.

[Xipe Totec]

34. I think Mr. Blubber is the lesser cut of meat here.

[smirkymonkey]

49. What a disgusting pig!

And I mean that in every way possible.

[one_voice]

36. I'd tell you what you're made of but I'm not going...

to stoop to your level. I might not be able to get back up.

[aikoaiko]

37. I could suck the rib meat off a bone all day long.

[Marthe48]

38. Corbin is a larger slice of crap

n/t

[niyad]

40. for those who wish to contact this woman-hating pos:

Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin


District 5 - Greenville & Spartanburg Counties - Map
Columbia Address

501 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia 29201

Business Phone [phone]



Home Address

1139 Bailey Mill Rd.
Travelers Rest 29690

Business Phone [phone]

[hatrack]

41. And this guy is unquestionably 100% USDA Choice Buttsteak . . .

With a heaping side of pink slime.

[Arugula Latte]

43. I was gonna say ... Rump Roast.

[Paladin]

42. Some real pathological misogyny at work in this guy. (nt)

[3catwoman3]

44. This guy is a...

...meathead, not to mention a lesser cut of man.

[Blue Owl]

46. Go fuck yourself Senator Gristle

n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

48. wow

[hifiguy]

50. Where do the Repukes FIND these homunculi?

Holy shit. Is there some cosmic zoo?

[Liberal_in_LA]

51. contact info

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=402272679

[Thinkingabout]

52. I dont think these remarks are reserved for men from SC as much as

GOP trained, just dumb.

[napi21]

54. Another reason I was glad to leave that State!

I worked there for 6 years. Worked with a lot of nice people and had 2 great bosses, but the leadership of the State are ad have always been A-Hats! I remember when I was first transferred there from PA. I took a ride to downtown Greenville on a Sunday just to see what it was like. I was the ONLY car on the road and ever store was closed. I parked and got out to take a walk. I walked about 40 ft. of so, and had to cross a small alleyway. I looked down the alley and was astounded to see a dirty what drinking fountain on the side of the building that had a sign over it saying "Blacks Only". THAT was 1990!!! I bet it's still there!

The close friends we made while there were all transplants from another State. The locals all live in another century.

[smirkymonkey]

55. +1000

What a disgusting excuse for a human being.

[lpbk2713]

56. GASP!

I have no words.

Is this clown a time traveler from like 200 years ago?
How does an asswipe like this get elected to public office?

[Manifestor_of_Light]

58. What an idiot. There are millions of them out there.

In the South, it's bad. A lot of men expect a woman to wait on them and cook for them. They should know how to fix themselves food so they don't starve to death. I like to cook and so does hubby, but we cook different things due to our tastes and my food allergies.

My husband is often called Mr. (My Last Name). I've never changed my last name because I liked the name I got from my dad, my dad was a cool guy, and I ran my own business for twenty years. It seemed like it was a vital part of my identity. Most people can't separate the concept of marriage and "two people must have the same last name to be married".

People assume that he owns the house and they must talk to him first. I own the house in my own name as separate property because I inherited it. Texas is a community property state which means that women are presumed to be equal in ability to own property and pay child support. This is due to the Spanish law influence which is more equal than French law (Louisiana) or English law (New England). Women have been able to own property in their own names in Texas since 1836, the first year of the Republic of Texas. The community property states tend to be Western states, where women had more rights than in Eastern states.


Men in the country don't like an educated woman like me correcting them when they come out with blanket statements that they think are gospel truth, but are wrong. They heard it on Fox News probably, and think it's true, without investigating. I have 12 years of college and earned three degrees, including a doctorate, so that is bad that I am educated and opinionated and informed. This seems to be a habit with them. They make blanket statements and don't expect to be challenged.


My stupid neighbor, female, told me that "women do the inside work and men do the outside work" whereupon I started ranting and raving about my gardening and my plants that I love. Yeah, hubby mows the lawn and picks up sticks. If he wasn't here I would mow it. I know how to operate a lawnmower since they have primer buttons and are self-propelled. We also have a riding mower.

I don't think the people here would understand an equal relationship. When my husband and I do something, we discuss it and come to an agreement. One of us does not tell the other one what to do. They think the man must dominate the woman.

[GoCubsGo]

59. Corbin is a lesser cut of human being.

And, I'm not so sure about the "human" part.

[brooklynite]

60. I had the opportunity to feed this nugget to a Congressman last night...

...interesting to see how he uses it.