I don’t think the show intends for us to think she’s lying to her therapist. She gives in because she knows there is no real choice. They are explicit about it.

My sense of Celeste’s thinking was: if she consents, then it’s not rape. She seems to not want to face what would happen if she actually resisted, so she consents.

I think giving into the sex at times might be a way for Celeste to physically protect herself. Like if he’s fucking her, at least he isn’t hitting or trying to kill her, and once he gets what he wants, he leaves her alone.

His abuse of Celeste has been consistently shown and built up throughout the show. It’s incredibly uncomfortable to watch. I cannot imagine having watched the show and then getting to that scene and reacting with humor.

it looks like you might be unclear on the concept of “tolerance” and what it is supposed to cover. “tolerance”, as you probably don’t realize, is a shorthand for a live-and-let-live credo. and, so, you might not have known, it doesn’t cover everything. just as a helpful tip, here are SOME of the things it DOESN’T…

I disagree, I think the unwillingness to accept debate and discussion within a movement is far more dangerous.

But I’d argue that infighting is the inevitable, predictable result of predicating your movement upon concepts like oppression and privilege. When you turn oppression into a currency, you incentive people to collect as many as possible and that creates divisions (since oppression inherently comes from others). Don’t…

Isn’t Jezebel prompting this kind of in-fighting constantly tho??? If there’s anything good, there’s a ‘gotcha’ article about it on Jezebel.

This kind of bullshit in-fighting is precisely why the conservatives — who, despite all their faults, are ace at holding their noses in the interest of presenting a solid front to their opponents and attaining their goals— manage to get so much fuckery done while the liberals argue about everything under the sun.

I starred your comment because you obviously get so much joy from insulting a stranger on the Internet (and poorly insulting, at that). So, I’m glad I could make your night.

The danger of misogynist Bernie bros. Actually it’s result of simply misogyny but figured I’d add the fact he’s a Bernie bro for dramatic effect.  

I am an American in the UK. A Socialist has taken the helm of Labour, our Democrat-like party. The result has been a disaster and in a recent election Labour has lost a district they’ve held since the 1930s. While Corbyn, the Socialist, is popular within the most left-wing of his own party, his messages do not connect…

Lucky for us, there’s a whole generation full of people who don’t suck who are gonna shift into the position of the dominant demographic

Because socialism has failed. Now if you want to talk the MILD amount of socialism that is mixed in predominantly capitalist Western European countries, then sure, it could potentially work. But true Marxist Socialism would have a tough time getting passed in Europe, much less here.

Because most of us aren’t socialists. I’m ok with regulation, high taxes on the wealthy, etc. I’m even OK with some measure of state-run industry where it is the most efficient and fair way of doing it (certain energy sectors and healthcare would be the places I’d start). But not comfortable with full-blown socialism.…

I don’t at all understand how that “applies equally well here”. The Democrats’ stated platform is to raise the minimum wage to $15, pass things like universal health care and mandatory sick days and workers’ rights, strengthen regulations, tax the wealthy, and increase the social safety net. The party and its members…

Progressives and Democrats in those districts should just run as republicans and primary those guys. These are the same voters who supported trump even when he advocated for things that were very non-republican. I bet if someone runs on a platform of cutting the deficit (by taxing the rich), boosting education…

You guys should form your own party with Bernie. You guys can hold your own conventions, elect your party head, have your own primaries, and scold one another. You don’t seem to get that while progressive issues poll well, people don’t always vote for candidates with those views. You see, your economic views often…

Before/after what? Seriously, give some context to your figures.

There will always be new voters, but those voters actually register and vote. Sanders supporters want control of the party without a proven track record of being able to help the party. Just like Sanders wanted to be the Golden Boy Anointed One while Clinton put in the hours to help other people get elected. …