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History of Feminism

theHandpuppet

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7. If you bring that up, you'll be accused of requiring a "purity test"

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 28, 2014, 11:05 PM

Jul 2014

I've heard that one more than once when challenging folks on their lack of support (to put it kindly) regarding issues of equal rights for women and gays. I'm sure others here have heard that bullshit line, too.

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I've been away for a while... [View all] YoungDemCA Jul 2014 OP

because freedom Kali Jul 2014 #1

Ah yes, "fun" YoungDemCA Jul 2014 #2

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The admin set the standard here DURHAM D Jul 2014 #3

If you bring that up, you'll be accused of requiring a "purity test" theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #7

+1 nt laundry_queen Jul 2014 #8

Because they are. ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #4

It may be the Democratic Party's Platform .... etherealtruth Jul 2014 #5

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It has been very interesting to observe - TBF Jul 2014 #9

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I always miss our drive-by "visitors". MadrasT Jul 2014 #12