That’s such an interesting observation. I expect you’re right, that’s probably a big factor in a lot of people’s dissatisfaction.

I think you’ve probably got a lot of company! My husband definitely isn’t the only one I’ve heard make this complaint. I don’t have any trouble understanding that point of view, either. It’s entirely valid.

Good point! I mostly don’t find myself rooting for anyone, but I definitely think everyone you named is a good candidate.

Good point!

Yep, it is.

Yep, exactly. I’ve had SLE for over 20 years, so I’ve had a lot of experience with the lovely effects of prednisone! Fortunately they usually wear off after the dose goes down. At least, that’s generally been my experience.

Sorry to hear that! My aunt likes Trump. 'Course, I wasn’t speaking to her anyway.

Was this dude a sales assistant? I’m having trouble imagining any other context in which his question would be, like, even in the same galaxy as appropriate.

You’re being a jerk. Stop.

I’m so sorry you’re suffering feelings of guilt. The pain we all feel on behalf of these women and girls (and undoubtedly, some feel it more than others, for various reasons) is surely heavy enough without adding guilt as well.

I have no trouble understanding your finding cute animal GIFs inappropriate, but that is, after all, a function of your individual sensibility. Since it’s a public forum, we do have to allow for other perspectives. Even when we find them misguided or offensive.

OMG! Yes! I didn’t even know I felt that way, but now that you said it, I do.

Holy sh it. And I thought I’d heard everything. That’s fucked up.

Mr. WIn can go — do something very uncomfortable. He was obviously not good enough for you.

Climate was going to get us anyhow. Trump’s way might be quicker?

It’s a game. (I mean, for some.) I think some people get a charge out of feeling like they’re beating the system.

Welcome to WWIII.

I bet you look cuter than you realize. “I’m super comfortable and don’t give a flying f—- how I look” is actually a very attractive vibe!

So true.

Yes, so thank you for turning this particular fuck-up into a lesson. I will not forget it. (You can’t see me, but I just knocked my head against the floor in the approved manner. Confucius may have been wrong about some shit, but he had the whole “teachers on the Way” thing absolutely nailed.)