Soooo, men have zero contribution to parenthood? Because it is never, ever even considered up for discussion the reproductive choices and decisions that men make. Do they really have absolutely nothing to contribute? Why is that decision not up for discussion? Why is it public property for one gender, but not the…

It’s not that you’re mansplaining, it’s that you don’t really understand what it’s like to be a woman and deal with these kinds of expectations. (Or at least that’s the impression I got from your comment.)

This seems silly now but I genuinely didnt know that not being a mom was an acceptable option until I read the excellent book Flux by Peggy Orenstein. I had just been following the formula and adjusting my timeline as I passed - and failed - each expected checkpoint (married by 26 - nope, first kid by 29 - nope).…

born into a body that many people see as pre-ordained into service to other people.

Their private, on-demand transportation is taxpayer funded. They can do five days in Washington, five days at home. Travel on the weekends.

Yes, but the Bundestag isn’t trying its hardest to make it hard for workers to take time off or get health insurance or do any number of things that the parliamentarians themselves enjoy.

I’d be more sympathetic to House reps if they weren’t so adamantly against giving workers the right to take time off too. And essentially the month-long vacation in August is a combination of home district time and family time.

I think you’ll find the average American - in the new economy - may have ZERO vacation, sick days or paid leave. At least that’s the position I find myself in after 40 years in the labor market. In a skilled profession (broadcasting). And with two jobs. Executive Assistant (real estate) and part time broadcaster. And…

I will respond to all of this with the idea that we are looking for more progressive policies and candidates. I apologize if that is not the case, and just reverse the positions:

They are all someone’s daughter.

solid logic, bro.

But by that logic, it won’t matter until everyone who feels the way you do doesn’t vote, then it will swing.

Not just “the left.” Using ‘crazy’ as an insult is pretty culturally universal.

“Lots of people will reply to this by saying that they do not vote (or spoil their votes) to protest our fucked up political system.”

Ah, the “both parties are the same” argument. Yes, both parties are in bed with large corporations, but all politicians are (or will be, once they gain enough power- if they want to keep that power). Even the most idealistic Green Party motherfuckers would take big corporation money once they go to the top, because…

And you can mandate all you want...if employers want to keep their employees from voting, they will.

Still doesn’t prevent vulnerable workers from being strong armed into showing up and not voting. I mean, pass all the laws you want, but if your boss is demanding you show up or get fired, you gotta do what’s best for you.

Srsly not rocket surgery, people. Don’t like either of ‘em? Hold your nose and vote for the least-evil one. That’s it, that’s all, go home, you’ve done your civic duty.

I was just saying this. How has inaction led to ANYTHING!?

I was JUST SAYING THIS IN THE OTHER THREAD!!!