tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post6534035714866992637..comments2023-11-05T07:32:07.024-05:00Comments on life's journey: for timebilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-69893832186613958972008-03-15T09:25:00.000-04:002008-03-15T09:25:00.000-04:00it makes absolutely no sense that women buy into t...it makes absolutely no sense that women buy into this bullshit. men- well, it's understandable as ya'll are a lazy lot and want to be taken care of ;) but women agreeing in the media with being called 'the weaker sex' and 'stupid' and whatnot- what message does that send? oh- i know why they are sending it- but i don't know how they can. i still am baffled that women can't see when they are being used. are we so very grateful to just be a part of things- that we will do whatever to belong? seems that's what clinton is doing. pelosi, coulter, hasslebitch, et al. <BR/><BR/>the ones who really bother me- the ones who genuinely believe women are inferior to men. drives me out of my goddamned mind! and there's no end to that in site.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-80417685674780533142008-03-15T02:22:00.000-04:002008-03-15T02:22:00.000-04:00Another man telling "the little woman" why she get...Another man telling "the little woman" why she gets pissed off or whatever. We're sure a cocky bunch, aren't we?..(: I could only read two lines. Sorry.<BR/><BR/>I wish so bad we could have a female President with some balls, but apparently, they all have to be neutered in order to run..(The Future Was Yesterdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515544130113138363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-18926467552304348032008-03-14T21:10:00.000-04:002008-03-14T21:10:00.000-04:00i really think that it boils down to the communica...i really think that it boils down to the communication gap between people. this culture, especially, relies on tradition instead of honest communication- because it is easier and safer. probably why we are a 'christian nation'- but again- that's a different post :) i doubt that there is a mother on this planet who wouldn't rather spend time with her children that work outside of the home- but i think that the same could be said about fathers. we stuff men into these compartments- and proclaim to the world that they like them.<BR/><BR/>the truth is- i can't even imagine the amount of stress that must have fallen on men who were the sole breadwinners of bigger families. knowing that you had to work long hours and never be a real part of your family's life because you were either working or tired. i am amazed that marriages worked out as well as they did. i don't think hierarchies in relationships work and i don't think that the traditionalist model should be a one size fits all. that's what the feminists of yesteryear fought against- and it is what is taken for granted by these talking heads we see today.<BR/><BR/>they get to have their careers in media- while extolling and badgering regular women into staying home as suzie homemaker. bit of a disconnect there. men have traditionally been 'the head of household' and as unfair as i think it is for women- it is just as unfair for them. if and when we ever start seeing people as people- human being to human being- instead of race, gender and/or sexual orientation- maybe we'll finally realize that we are all equal.<BR/><BR/>as for prager- yeah. i knew where he would go before i read the article. he certainly aims to please :)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-74044579063616624502008-03-14T20:09:00.000-04:002008-03-14T20:09:00.000-04:00I felt Dennis was taking the conservative line tha...I felt Dennis was taking the conservative line that the world (and women) would be better off if women were where they should be-in the kitchen, and he was.<BR/><BR/>The sad point is, how wrong it is to seek the past for happiness in the future.<BR/><BR/>I have a traditional role in society and my relationship. I would give it up in a second to do something else. I'm depressed living the role I was brought up by society to do. <BR/><BR/>My mate is truly fulfilled in her "traditional" role as homemaker. I'm happy for her and would not do anything to change that, but she keeps telling me I can quit if I want. <BR/><BR/>That's a sincere offer by her, and scary to me. So, here I am, and will probably stay.<BR/><BR/>Maybe if I was a millionaire (like Prager) I would feel comfortable dumping a 20 year career, and still not worry about finances. <BR/><BR/>I would urge others to seek out options other than what society (and parents) might think you are best for. <BR/><BR/>I think it's great that gender no longer dictates careers (getting better) and with all the usual problems, is healthy for women and society.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line, most of us are not rich like Prager, so we must do what we have to, to get by. <BR/><BR/>Yes, that often means sacrificing our original dreams of doing what we wanted to do, in deference to what's best for the family.<BR/><BR/>If Mr. Prager wants to live in the past, maybe his party can supply an economy that would make it possible for only one worker in each family, to earn enough to pay the bills.Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474837430855732529noreply@blogger.com