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Men and Women
It is pathetic how some on the left and the right want to think sexual attraction is wrong. On one hand, they’ve oversexualized everything to the point of thinking men and women can’t be just friends. On the other hand, that every man thinks about raping women and how they can get away with it. This is not just pathetic, but evil.
They think that men are incapable of controlling their hormones and urges. They think that every man would be a rapist if he could. They act surprised that a man could remain a virgin through high school and college. They are surprised by the idea of self-control. They want to have their cake and eat it too. They say that we are all sexual beings, but act surprised and mortified by the dance of flirtation between the sexes.
The sexual revolution has destroyed much of the natural tension that exists between the two sexes. Of course, the left is now of the opinion that there is an infinite number of sexes. There once existed the idea of courtship. The answer to the question of sex before marriage used to be a default “no.” Clearly, sex happened before marriage, but women held the power. The default was “no” and they had to be convinced to change that to “yes.”
Today, the answer to the question of sex before marriage is a default “yes” — not only the default but the expectation. With that happening, the civilizing power of women on men has been greatly diminished. With the default being “yes,” men don’t have to try anymore.
If a woman says no; a man can go to the next one and the next one and the next one. He can just keep on swiping right. He never has to court a woman. He never has to show that he is worthy of her. In their attempt to erase any and all differences between the two sexes, the sexual revolution and the left has taken this power of being a civilizing force away from women.
They think it’s wrong for men to look at women. Guess what, men like to look at women. Men are highly visual. Women like to be looked at; I didn’t say leered at, but they like men to notice. Why else would women wear clothes that accentuate their figure? Just because a man notices the beauty of a woman does not mean that he wants to assault her. He noticed her beauty, that’s it. He may have a thought or two about her, but those thoughts are not about raping her.
The left wants to destroy the differences between men and women. They want to destroy male-female friendships. They want to strip power from women and they want to destroy men.
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But that’s not what the left argues for. It’s just another bit of human nature squeezing through their grip.
That was my statement you’re quoting. Unfortunately for you, I’m quite fond of apples and vanilla (Ben Gay too) – so we’d still better stoically shake hands if we should ever meet in person. A hug might be too much to resist getting a little handsy in a subdued and subtle way. And as a mid-lifer myself with some touch of gray at the temples I have learned a subtle trick or two* which if noticed seems to be well-enough received.
*This is not intended to imply an extensive toolkit – that is a literal translation. I have one, maybe two, tricks and that’s it.Good thing I already have my wife locked in for the duration before she noticed.
And even then, for me, they have to really be trying. Or, just really unfortunate.
Of course not. But the Guttmacher Institute, the research wing of Planned Parenthood, knows the truth. They know it even if they don’t talk about it. One of the other hidden evils they prefer not to see the light of day.
Abortion does not bring women autonomy and self-determination. It makes them slaves to sex and sin.
I’ve tried. I just don’t get Salinger generally. I want to get him too; it’d be easier that way.
For me it’s not even beauty. It’s appeal, or attractiveness. Not the same as beauty. Not everyone is beautiful, but most have some appeal.
Sure. I think our language fails a bit here. I’m thinking more of the concept of worth, but worth that is unique to women. Men have their own version as well probably.
Ah, ben gay on your lady…
Is there a bigger turn on, ‘cept maybe Tiger Balm?
I love a husband who smells like sawdust and clean sweat…
I use classic Old Spice aftershave. On the box it says, “Don’t laugh. If your grandpa didn’t use it, you wouldn’t be here today.”
Maybe. But it has to be SYP sawdust.
The left does not recognize sin.
Sure it does. Just not it’s own.
Syrian pound? Scottish Youth Parliament?
Ah, southern yellow pine…
Cedar sawdust I think is the best flavor.
I always thought cedar was like redwood, and wouldn’t rot, so I built a trellis out of it. Turns out I was wrong. Not for the last time, alas.
Th aphrodisiac qualities of cedar are well known among the Cavia porcellus community.
SYP has all that sap in it.
Apparently those can make good eatin‘…