soapboxdiner

Do you know where your handbag is?

Here is some fun, a couple of ways:

Yes, this first bit is from Guy Critical again. Because I'm falling madly in love with the site.

-- Original Question ----------
What do men think of feminism today? If given a vote, would men want to go back to society with women functioning primarily/solely as homemakers, would they keep the current status quo, or would men make some other fundamental change in the dynamics of current inter-gender relations?

-- Answer ----------
Wow - very profound question - you certainly put some thought into it. In my opinion, the current status quo is the way it should be. There are many women who have the potential and certainly deserve the chance to work towards a bright career. On the other hand, there are a lot of women who see themselves primarily as homemakers and there is also something to be said about being very involved in the upbringing of their children. I think that it is possible to have careers and be close to your family if both people seriously desire it. This may involve sacrifices and compromises but nothing worthwhile is ever easy. I think that we live in a very selfish society where the cliche is to look out for number one and we all know who that means. In pursuit of this looking out for number one, a lot of people ignore even their children or at least don't give them the importance that they deserve. These children grow up without ever learing what unconditional love is and thats what they pass on - its a vicious cycle. I also think that there should be a heavy penalty for divorces with children - so as to discourage the 'broken-home' environment that these children grow up in - maybe in the form of taxation, etc. Its not that its impossible to grow up normal in a single parent family, but its common sense that two parents can do better than one. If you get married and have kids, thats not a trial and error experiment where you move on if things don't work out conveniently. An exception could be made for teenagers who get into this situation because of accidental pregnancies, but for grown adults - its nothing short of irresponsible and letting them get off easy is just encouraging the spoilt and self-seeking brats that a unfortunately large proportion of the population consists off. Had a little more to say than I thought I did, but sure as hell feel strongly about everything I said. Feel free to disagree.

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Now there is some food for though, eh? I don't know about that "tax the hell out of divorcees" thing though. Uncle Sam needs to back the eff up as it is, getting into private affairs... what with the "get married or else" movement in the welfare system to the "I don't care if you do it in your own bedroom, homosexuals. We're gonna arrest you anyway." laws we're still seeing throughout the country. I am not for extending any more power to the administration than they are already taking - and those piss me off, too.

Anyway, onto some lighter fare, thanks to the generous and delightful Abbey:

From: Bin Laden, Osama [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:17 AM
To: Cavemates
cc: Hussein, Saddam

Subject: The Cave

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Hi guys. We've all been putting in long hours but we've really come together as a group and I love that. And a big thanks to Omar for putting up the poster that says "There is no I in team" as well as the one that says "Hang In There, Baby." That cat is hilarious! However, while we are fighting a jihad, we can't forget to take care of the cave. And frankly I have a few concerns.

First of all, while it's good to be concerned about cruise missiles, we should be even more concerned about the scorpions in our cave. Hey, you don't want to be stung and neither do I, so we need to sweep the cave daily. (I've posted a sign-up sheet near the main cave opening.)

Second, it's not often I make a video address but when I do, I'm trying to scare the most powerful country on earth, okay?!? That means that while we're taping, please do not ride your razor scooter in the background. Just while we're taping. Thanks.

Third point, and this is a touchy one. As you know, by edict, we're not supposed to shave our beards. But I need everyone to just think hygiene, especially after mealtime. We're all in this together.

Fourth: food. I bought a box of Cheez-Its recently, clearly wrote "Osama" on the front, and put it on the top shelf. Today, my Cheez-Its were gone. Consideration... That's all I'm saying.

Finally, we've heard that there may be American soldiers in disguise trying to infiltrate our ranks. I want to set up patrols to look for them. First patrol will be Omar, Muhammad, Abdul, Akbar, and Brett.

Love you lots.

Osama

3:59 pm - 02.17.03
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