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Women identifying as non binary lesbians but dating exclusively men? by radikaalirusina in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

No, I just don’t think that a women who has never engaged romantically or sexually with a woman and has no plans to ever do so should call themselves bisexual.

Gender critical used to be a place to discuss women’s issues from a radical feminist perspective. I would count how one labels their sexuality as part of that discussion. Have we moved on from examining women as a class and on to individual “whatever I say about myself goes” feminism?

Edit: missed a word that changed the meaning

Women identifying as non binary lesbians but dating exclusively men? by radikaalirusina in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

OP talked about people putting on an identity to feel special. It seemed related to me. Isn’t part of the point of gender critical to be able to discuss gender issues? I’m sorry that you find my take judgemental, but it really sounds like you are just using the word “judgemental” to shame me for being wrong rather than respond in good faith.

Women identifying as non binary lesbians but dating exclusively men? by radikaalirusina in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It does seem kinda disingenuous to me, though. It looks to me like a straight woman who wanted a “special” identity.

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Oh, I didn’t mean from contact tracing. Just from looking at whether states that had big protests have had upticks in cases.

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I had high hopes for an enriching discussion of civil rights and government power. I’ll look elsewhere.

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Ad hominem. I thought this was a debate site that valued quality of discussion.

We have a very detailed code detailing what punishments are merited by what crimes. I have indicated an extreme concern over the government’s use of lethal force against civilians. Are you arguing now that ANY form of violence should be met with lethal force?

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Being a Barbarian, or committing arson?

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I will rephrase. What behavior warrants your government employees using lethal force against you?

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Obesity is listed as a risk factor for serious illness.

40ish % of Americans are obese. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm

It doesn’t appear that we do face greater risks every day. COVID-19 is a leading cause of death this year. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/covid-19-compared-to-other-common-us-causes-of-death-2020-5%3famp

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I am very concerned about governments using lethal force against their citizenry. I think we need to watch very carefully for the difference between keeping the peace and authoritarian governmental overstep.

What behavior do you think warrants you being executed by your government?

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

And only one side is shooting people in the face with rubber bullets. I’m pretty concerned that our government is using deadly force against protestors and violently attacking curfew breakers.

I see faults and virtue everywhere. I prefer to look for common ground, so that we can try to unite as a people with respect and mutual understanding.

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree that it does really stink how political everyone is making disease precautions.

From what I’ve been able to tell, it seems that outdoor gathering is pretty low risk. I’m not aware that there have been any upticks in viral spread associated with any protests. Should mean that we’re all pretty free to protest for what we believe without concern!

Women identifying as non binary lesbians but dating exclusively men? by radikaalirusina in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying. With it being about attraction and not life choices. I just feel like it would be a misrepresentation to call myself anything other than straight, being married to a man and never having dated a woman.

For those demoralized about the protests/riots - consider the 4th of July celebrations the great American comeback. by Aureus in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think boycotting Independence Day is odd. You can be upset about things happening in your country and be proud of your country’s existence at the same time.

I think the 4th should be a day to celebrate the ideals the USA was founded on, recognize our shortcomings as a nation, and be excited to continue on and improve as we go.

There are people who believe that some large gatherings are immune to the virus if they are gatherings of their own tribe, while the virus will strike down gatherings of the enemy tribe. It's a lot like the way that religious fundamentalists once viewed lightning. by Chipit in whatever

[–]Rivergirl 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think that both the group concerned with a loss of civil rights via potentially unconstitutional governor executive orders and the group concerned with a lack of civil rights via police brutality both think that are are some things so important that they are worth the risk of the virus.

Unfortunately, neither “side” seems to recognize how much they have in common with the other, so both are pretty disrespectful of the other.

Women identifying as non binary lesbians but dating exclusively men? by radikaalirusina in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I have a gal friend who I crushed on back in college. We had a conversation where I was trying to feel out if she would ever be into a woman. She told me “I like dick too much to ever be a lesbian” She is now engaged to the man she started dating in high school and she shaved part of her head, wears a boy tie, came out as bisexual, and calls herself queer. She’s never dated a woman.

I am married to a man now and don’t call myself bisexual. I’ve never dated a woman and a few crushes in highschool and college don’t seem like enough for me to claim bisexuality.

What counts as traditional?

by Rivergirl to /s/Barefootandpregnant from (self.Barefootandpregnant)

Homeschooling and the dreaded "S" word (Socialization) by AnniWishUWell in Barefootandpregnant

[–]Rivergirl 6 insightful - 4 fun6 insightful - 3 fun7 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

I went to a school with multi-age classrooms. Basically, it was just 3 grades in one classroom. When the school was selling the idea they said that it reduced social problems, because kids didn't have to establish a pecking order - there would be one naturally based upon age and experience instead of meanness.

Also, LOL you were at a park where your kids could interact with other kids... and a mom asked you how you "socialize" your kids!

Removal of gendered language in birthing communities ... please help me make sense of this bizarro world by lunarenergy8 in GenderCritical

[–]Rivergirl 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I had my baby at home with a midwife. She had “inclusive” language in her paperwork. I might have gone with someone else because of it, but I ended up with not many options near me. It never came up in person and I ended up really loving her. A lot of people pay lip service, but are not going to push that on you.