A Crash Course in Feminism Mk. II (or, why everyone should be a feminist)

[eldargal]

Hehe

[Mr Mystery]

So the 'pickup artist' creep - story is gaining more and more momentum.

Home Office MP is now lobbying Theresa May over it. Given his chosen profession, and online reputation (#chokinggirlsaroundtheworld is a genuine hashtag of his) surely he has to be barred?

Plus, it sets a very good precedent that those promoting the abuse of women can be barred from the UK because of their stance.

[CoffeeGrunt]

Hehe

Okay, now I kinda want to do this.

[eldargal]

ESA Scientist who wore this shirt:

And caused a big controversy (not the best look when women are massively under-represented and face immense discrimination in STEM fields) offers an [URL="http://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2014/nov/14/rosetta-scientist-matt-taylor-breaks-down-apology-offensive-shirt-video?CMP=share_btn_tw"]unprompted, sincere apology[/URL].

That's how you do it. You don't defend yourself or try and brush it off as a joke just ****ing apologise. I don't understand why so many people find that so difficult.

[eldargal]

Conspiracies are definitely a white boy culture thing because women and poc don’t have to imagine an elaborate scenario in which the government ****s us over.

It's funny/tragic because it's true.

[Mr Mystery]

It's funny/tragic because it's true.

Also speaks of their level of entitlement.

After all, white males tend to have the greatest level of 'natural' advantage, so when they fail to make much of their lives, it's hard to accept it's on them and no one else!

[Kirsten]

ESA Scientist who wore this shirt:

And caused a big controversy (not the best look when women are massively under-represented and face immense discrimination in STEM fields) offers an [URL="http://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2014/nov/14/rosetta-scientist-matt-taylor-breaks-down-apology-offensive-shirt-video?CMP=share_btn_tw"]unprompted, sincere apology[/URL].

That's how you do it. You don't defend yourself or try and brush it off as a joke just ****ing apologise. I don't understand why so many people find that so difficult.

aah, that makes more sense now. I had seen that he had apologised, but had only seen thumbnail pics of him in the shirt so didn't know what was on it, it just looked like a loud, clashing monstrosity, so I thought the apology was him making a joke at his own expense for terrible shirt material. hadn't realised it was a proper apology for a proper reason

[-Tom-]

ESA Scientist who wore this shirt:

And caused a big controversy (not the best look when women are massively under-represented and face immense discrimination in STEM fields) offers an [URL="http://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2014/nov/14/rosetta-scientist-matt-taylor-breaks-down-apology-offensive-shirt-video?CMP=share_btn_tw"]unprompted, sincere apology[/URL].

That's how you do it. You don't defend yourself or try and brush it off as a joke just ****ing apologise. I don't understand why so many people find that so difficult.

The woman who made the shirt for him has also commented about it in her blog:

[url]http://ellyprizemanupdate.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/decisions-and-comments.html[/url]

[Deadlift]

It's just a shirt, I don't see the big fuss to be honest. The fantasy style pictures on the shirt are no different than seen on some of the models in our hobby. Mountains out of molehills and completely detracts the accomplishment this man has made.


F1 however needs to get shot of Bernie Ecclestone. This old dinosaur is ruining F1 with his assshat comments such as this gem yesterday.

As for the recent financial troubles plaguing Caterham and Marussia, Ecclestone – who's helped make F1 one of the most expensive sports in the world – simply says, "Just don't spend as much. These teams don't need to be in financial trouble," before saying, "It's the same problem with ladies and credit cards."

[daboarder]

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