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  1. Let me just save you the time and energy. I too was BEST friends with my ex, way before we dated. Naturally, she was my best friend during our relationship. We dated 2 years, it was good, and had its bad moments. Eventually we broke up due to careers and desires. Its been over a year, and I still do not, (nor to I expect to ever) have a close friendship with her. It's just the way it goes. Any friendship you may have with your ex is usually superficial anyways. Where you are always tip-toe-ing around topics that either you, or both of you rather not hear. I hate it, trust me man. But, I never want to hear about who my ex is "bangin'" nowadays. Im cordial and polite, and definitely friendly if I ever talk to her. And she is with me. But we will never have that closeness we once shared. It sucks, but then again, I guess thats life.
  2. All these issues are "Cartoons". And this is where my argument lies. You will never please everyone. No matter what rights are given, and what equalities are established....there will always be AT LEAST one group that will complain, whine, or raise a brow. That's life I suppose. I personally think feminism can be a very good thing for women, and of course, the term itself has definitely picked up some "negative" connotations over the years. But, I see no problem in women sticking together to promote successful endeavors for eachother. However, I personally think for the most part, women are capable of anything they desire in this country. The sky is the limit. IF you want to fight for equality, and see where true discrimination and mysogyny lie, move to the middle east.
  3. Wow, Im actually shocked. You made a somewhat compeling argument attacking this nations educational system with very little feminist agenda. I will whole heartedly agree with you this nations educational system is severly flawed. And if it keeps up, this will only further cripple the youth of tomorrow. Both men, and women. BTW, It just so happens you pick great topics to "discuss" (or complain about). There is definitely some draw.
  4. Again, I will take up MY ROLE AS A PARENT, and do the responsible thing. The only guidance counselor a child needs is their parents. Damn, not even minorities complain this much, and they have 10 times the reasons to be pissed.
  5. Ha Ha. Very Cute. Believe what you want. I have no sympathy for the women's movement. Sure 50+ years ago women had their struggles. But in my experience, no one will ever be happy. Women have slowly made their way into every corner of the professional world. Women are cops, firefighters, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians. The sky is the limit. You seem to want to focus all your energy on what "society" tells women what they can't do.
  6. Come on! Quit this non-sense. This isn't just based of PRECONCIEVED ideas as to what MEN THINK. My father never bought my sister a brush or a mini-skirt. i dont even think the man knew where to find one. Men are not the BAD GUYS here CB. And if a traditional mother want's to pass along her brainwashed ideals to her daughter, why is that my fault? Why is it any of our faults? To each their own. Just remember, what's good for the goose, isn't always good for the gander. Maybe it is tough being a woman. Infact, I am sure it is. But you ever stop to think men get sick for being blamed for everything?
  7. Now we are comparing this fued to processed foods? Listen, There are millions of ignorant people out there that not only know nothing about reality, but also shouldn't be allowed to procreate in the first place. But it is the nature of the beast. To me, it is simply a prime example of Social Darwanism. As a parent, it is your responsibility to educate yourself, and know exactly what shady sources can influence your kids.
  8. Right, BUT A 12 yr old girl HAS HER PARENTS. I cannot be blammed, (nor you) for shoddy parenting. My parents taught both me AND my sister about the BS cloud that surrounds pop culture and society from a very young age. As should all parents. Again, people need to take responsibility for their actions.
  9. No teaching of women's suffrage? Are you kidding? Not sure what kinda of school you went to, but I was drilled with quite a bit of women's history. As for markering campaigns and the notion of "sex sells".....the best way to beat something is to not give into it. Im sorry, but I hate when people continue to play the victim role. "Im fat because McDonalds foods are addictive" "Why are the Victorea Secret Girls so thin, Perhaps I need to stop eating?" "If Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are , perhaps I should be one too!" It's all a matter of common sense. People need to start taking responsibility for their own actions. This doesn't mean women are entirely to blame for their hardships on this world, however, instead of complaining, it is much more productive to be proactive in situations like these. We do not have to buy into "society" and pop culture.
  10. You know exactly what I mean. I will level with ya. In the past, women were definitely held back. But nowadays, you can accomplish anything. This isnt about fathers being progessive. I highly doubt there are many fathers out there that would want to hold their own daughters back from seeking out lucrative careers. Every man I know wants to raise their daughter to be successful and prosperous. And to not depend on a man. If women are still programmed by society, than I say "society" IS women.
  11. Nice try. I love that you think the "WHOLE THING" is run by men. WHAT THING DO YOU SPEAK OF EXACTLY? What really intrigues me, is that women so often complain that society holds them back. That they are programmed from a very young age not to seek competitve and challenging careers. But to become housewives, etc. But you know, I'm willing to bet, 9 times out of 10, IT IS THE WOMANS OWN MOTHER programming these notions of gender roles in their heads. It isn't MAN's fault at all. My father eagerly pushed my sister to become competitive in school. She aced math and science classes because both me and my father encouraged her. We taught her to fix her own car, change her own brakes, change her oil. And we told her she could be anything she wanted to be. MY MOTHER on the other hand just wanted to take her shopping. So if you want to blame anyone, blame your own kind.
  12. And yet, you only make up just under 14% of your class. Again, I was speaking generally. I am not here to disprove the fact perhaps more and more women are becoming interested in engineering. What I am saying, is that I believe on a grand scale of things, engineering interests men, more than interests women. Can that change? Sure it can. And I am sure it will. Will female engineers every outnumber men, I highly doubt it. And it's not because women can't. I firmly believe women to be smarter than men. (YES, YOU HEARD THAT CORRECTLY). but we still have different interests.
  13. By all means, encouraging women to seek more lucrative careers is fine. But, in hindsight, I just think men and women have differnet tastes. i think generally speaking, women would be more interested in a nursing career than an engineering career. Not because they CANT be engineers. Nor because they are held back by society. But because I believe it is interests them more. Not to mention, nurses make GREAT salaries here in the state of California, at least. 70K - 90K to start is impressive. Man or Woman.
  14. This is such a touchy subject. I personally, would love for both men and women to succeed. Infact, I wont marry a woman unless she has a good career. Because I HAVE A GOOD CAREER. But is it wrong there are more female nurses then male nurses? Is it a travesty more women aren't engineers. I dont think it is. I'm all for women going out and pursuing their dreams. But let's face it, men and women have different tastes. INNATE qualities that separate them. If a woman wants to become an engineer, that's great. Like wise a man become a nurse. But no point in forcing it. I personally think niether sex TRULY wants to be as equal as the other.
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