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In reply to the discussion: Met a 70-something white man today [View all]Orrex
(63,215 posts)48. Ugh. I'm sure that the dynamic is much worse for women
When they prattle at me, its with a were all on the same page, right? vibe, which is annoying but seldom actually threatening.
But in your case, theres the added implication of danger if you speak out, or even if you simply dont confirm the persons views. And lets be honest: the person with those views already has a pretty shitty attitude toward women, and they tend to have an aggressive personality type, especially in matters of politics, so it must be even more challenging to navigate that exchange safely.
Ugly times, to be sure. The worst are full of passionate intensity, as they say.
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I think that Republicans, in every State of the Union, are hoping they get 1 more cycle before they implode.
OAITW r.2.0
Mar 26
#27
I guess from your post you had to stay and take the abuse to finish your job. The geezer must have really
mitch96
Mar 26
#13
Sorry you have to put up with that stuff. At least you run into fellow liberals, as well.
electric_blue68
Mar 28
#44
On rare occasions as a white woman I've had racist comments said to me by men...
electric_blue68
Mar 28
#45