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lumberjack_jeff

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10. Does Brennan hate MtF transgender people because they are trans or because they are physically male?

Reply to Bonobo (Original post)

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 12:34 PM

Dec 2013

It seems apparent to me that the latter is true.

Misandry (which I just added to my google chrome dictionary - because it wasn't there) is as corrosive as transgender hate, for no other reason than trans women are still going to get the hate regardless. Being transsexual won't mitigate the distrust you get by having an X chromosome.

I get that this is a controversial view, but I think it's worthwhile to examine why it's controversial. Both men and women are highly invested in the idea that attacking men in this way is noble/funny/acceptable.

In radical feminist theology, men are apparently a pestilence from which polite society must be protected. Women nod in approval, men chuckle because they think they get "the joke".

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Why I speak out against the Rad Fem movement. [View all] Bonobo Dec 2013 OP

The SPLC really does need to come around on this issue Major Nikon Dec 2013 #1

Not sure how much good it would do, but I don't disagree with the intent. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #14

Ever hear of Sheila Jeffreys? Major Nikon Dec 2013 #16

I guess it would be too optimistic to consider them irrelevant. People are attracted to stupid ideas nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #17

The MRA haters are generally nose pickers transmitting from mommie's basement Major Nikon Dec 2013 #18

I think you may be underestimating their influence on things, to be honest. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #19

I'd be interested to know what their actual accomplishments are Major Nikon Dec 2013 #20

I didn't mean "behind the curtain pulling the levers" but more of a subtle cultural influence. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #21

I think you're worried about cockroaches while ignoring the elephant shitting on the rug Major Nikon Dec 2013 #22

Organized religion - Christianity in the case of the West - has certainly had a lot to do nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #23

Bob's your uncle Major Nikon Dec 2013 #24

Robert jensen IS a professor, at a major university (UTA) Doctor_J Dec 2013 #25

I've had the displeasure of seeing Brennan in action firsthand LadyHawkAZ Dec 2013 #2

A logical extension, perhaps, of seeing all men as sexual predators? nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #15

I wouldn't describe it as "logical"... nt sibelian Dec 2013 #26

Equality for all (except for those on this list)! HappyMe Dec 2013 #3

I'm just trying to imagine what would happen if someone wrote.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2013 #4

Are you referring to "Separatist Feminists"? Bonobo Dec 2013 #5

Yeah.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2013 #6

And no, it has nothing do to with "NOT HAVING TEH SEX WITH TEH MENZ" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2013 #12

Thanks for posting this. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #7

Cathy Brennan is a bigoted nut job. Dash87 Dec 2013 #8

Aside from the hatred HappyMe Dec 2013 #9

Does Brennan hate MtF transgender people because they are trans or because they are physically male? lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #10

Ever since I knew libodem Dec 2013 #11

If we could stick to the subject of equality, there would BE no disagreements. Bonobo Dec 2013 #13

Kickety kick kick kick.... for relevance... opiate69 Jul 2014 #27

kickin' it! troublesome_mind Jul 2014 #28