Excuse me while I feed my child

So today the issue of breast feeding in public came up in a room populated mainly by women. I was HORRIFIED by the responses of most of the people who jumped to comment.

"I just think it is disrespectful to do in public. I don't want my kids seeing that."

Seeing what? A BREAST? We have hyper-sexualized women to such an extent that even the act of feeding a baby makes people uncomfortable. Do some people really think that a hungry infant should go unfed so that they can be protected from the horrors of the uncovered female body? How is it that our culture is so sex obsessed and prudish at the same time? Why is it that women are joining the chorus of woman-shaming bullshit? Most women have breasts. Are you horrified by your own?

I'll be damned if my kids will go hungry because some moron hasn't figured out that a woman's body has a purpose outside of sexual gratification.

CRINGE + A Tribute to Julie Goldman

And now the fabulous J. Goldman...


How cute is Kate McKinnon?

John Gibson

While Fox "news" obviously has zero journalistic integrity or credibility, apparently they can still shock me with their blatant bigotry and casual acceptance/encouragement of hate speech. As most of us know by now, Heath Ledger died at his home in NYC a few days ago. Yes, the Heath Ledger that had the nerve to act in a movie about gay cowboys. According to Fox "news" reporter John Gibson, his death deserves to be mocked. Sure he was a incredibly talented man who left a young child who will never know her own father... but who fucking cares.... he liked the queers!

Some background:
John Gibson on Brokeback Mountain back in 2006...

"I'm sure it will be a critical hit. Hollywood may in fact want to give every Oscar it can find to the first gay cowboy movie.

But I just think most people do not want to go into a darkened room with a tub of popcorn and munch away watching two guys get it on.

I just don't."

"I still think it's a gay agenda movie and as such it might sweep the Oscars. I just have my doubts about whether America will make it an actual box office hit."

"Hey, I know people who are gay and I have nothing against them, but I don't want to see this movie."

Here is the link in case you want the whole pathetic rant for yourself. Hey John, the world paid $178,054,751 to see those queer cowboys get it on. Fuck you.

In case you are awesome and don't follow Fox related nonsense... here is John Gibson.

Yes, he does look like that much of a douchebag.

Just hours after the news coverage of his death began, veteran homophobe John Gibson decided that it would be the perfect time to crack some jokes at his expense. Here is Dan Abrams on what John Gibson's ridiculous comments. Let's be honest. Why does Gibson hate Heath Ledger so much? He wasn't even gay! I think I know why. How dare a cool, talented and sexy young straight guy have the audacity to act in a film that treats homosexuality as if it were normal? How could he betray the John Gibsons of the world like that? What if people go see the movie and homosexuality becomes a few shades more acceptable to the general public? Oh the horror. Well now he's gone done it. John pissed off GLAAD. The gays are not pleased. I would encourage everyone to post this contact info... and then use it yourself.

Mr. Mitch Davis
Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: mitch.davis@foxnews.com

Mr. Robert Finnerty
Senior Vice President
Fox News Radio Network
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036-8701
Direct Phone: *212-301-5800
Outlet Fax: *212-301-5455
Outlet Phone: 212-301-3000
Email: robert.finnerty@foxnews.com

Ms. Irena Briganti
Vice President of Public Relations
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-3608
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: irena.briganti@foxnews.com
Contact by: E-mail

Ms. Suzanne Scott
Vice President, Programming
FOX News Channel
1211 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10036
Direct Phone : *212-301-8558
Outlet Fax : *212-382-1411
Outlet Phone : 212-301-3000
Email: suzanne.scott@foxnews.com

foxnewsradio@foxnews.com
gibsonradio@foxnews.com

JOHN GIBSON
john.gibson@foxnews.com
212-301-3000

Don't worry Johnny. You aren't alone in your ignorance and bigotry.

As seen on Craigslist (Austin)
Heath Ledger was a Queer

Now he's dead. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Did I mention that these media whore fucktards are planning on attending his funeral? Of course they are....


Days like this make me feel so tired. I'm sure the MSNBC Republican debate will cheer me right up.



I feel better already...

Facebook debates rule

Earlier today I ran across some of the worst anti-choice arguments I've read in a long time. I'm not really going to respond... because these statements speak for themselves. I can argue with an "anti-choicer" that is attempting to engage in rational thought. There can't be much discussion with someone that shows such shockingly poor critical thinking skills.

Enjoy.

Moron#1
1.2 million babies killed in the US last year alone.

To you pro-choicers out there: If there's even the SMALLEST chance that unborn babies might be people, wouldn't you be concerned about 1.2 million of them being killed every year? Over the course of decades, that'd be the biggest genocide in the history of the world, being perpetrated in our country.

Even if it were likely that pro-choicers were right about unborn babies not having rights, wouldn't it still be best not to kill them anyway just in case they did have the same rights as everyone else?


Moron #2

I find it funny that most pro-choicers are also pro-environment, meaning they would rather save the life of a tree than the life of an unborn child. In their eyes that tree possesses more life than a fetus i suppose.

Good point, sir. You just might be right. Color me evil.


Now for a real asshole.

In the case of life-threatening complications (for the mother); So in this case, the mother's life is more valuable than the unborn child's? So in your opinion, all people are not created equal?

In the case of rape; The best solution so an already tragic situation is to follow it up with another (i.e. the murder of a human being)?

Die motherfucker.... just die.

Lame

What the hell happened this week on the L Word?

First of all, I resent the writers, hair people, and makeup artists for making Shane look that shitty during the ridiculous opening scene.

They took something this hot...


...and made her look like an awkward version Joyce DeWitt


Totally unacceptable, Ilene! FOR SHAME.

I do appreciate the relatively small amount of screen time given to crazy ass "gaight" Jenny. Remember back when Jenny was just slightly annoying? Those were the days. Go back to living in the pool house and hooking up with Marina.



I'm not done yet. What the hell is up with Helena? Are we supposed to buy that she had jail sex and did a puzzle with some woman, and all of a sudden she is running away from her life to start over with this new prison soul mate? Bullshit. Shane giving up sex for meditation is more believable. Puzzles are fun. Sex in prison... probably fun. Can't we end it there? Helena needs to get it together. Seriously. Get a new hot girlfriend who wants to play naughty cops and robbers.

Did anyone else feel uncomfortable watching Tina and the blonde version of her date from last week getting it on? The scene notes must have clearly stated.... Passionless sex scene. Zero chemistry. Well done y'all.

I need a good pick-me-up.


C'mon Ilene. I'll never bitch again if Dana will just come back from her extended vacation abroad already and we can all just get on with our lives.

PS
WHERE IS PAPI?

Don't worry, you still have time

Why is it socially acceptable for married women to openly pity single women?

Most of the people I work with are women. At 22, I am the youngest of my group of "work friends". Tragically, I am the only single girl out of the 8 of us. Why is it assumed that I'm currently in a mad dash to marriage... and that I'm green with envy at the thought of their stable suburban lives? I can't begin to discuss my thoughts on marriage with them, at least not without severely damaging our friendship. So I keep my mouth shut. I grin and bear it when I call to invite them to dinner, and they assume I mean their husbands as well. I grin and bear it when they assure me that I'll find a man someday soon. I smile and nod when we talk about their babies, pregnancies, wedding scrapbooks, and in-laws. It will be ok they say, I still have time.

Is becoming a wife the greatest accomplishment I have to look forward to? Am I somehow incomplete if I never walk down the aisle to the oooohs and aaaaahs of my family and friends?


What is the deal with weddings anyway? The idea of wearing a white dress, walking down an aisle holding a bouquet of flowers, having my dad hand me over to someone, and promising my life to someone in front of other people seems creepy (at best). I got over my princess ambitions around the 2nd grade. The whole experience seems like a waste of money... not to mention a waste of good party. Should I invite my gay and lesbian friends to enjoy my evening of hetero bliss while they are denied equal rights? I call bullshit on that.



Maybe someday I will meet someone that I want to make that kind of commitment to. Maybe this country will get a clue and allow any consenting adult to marry another consenting adult(s). When that happens I'll invite you all to my "I want to pay less taxes" party. The booze is on me.

Perhaps I should take this opportunity to follow through on my resolution to be a more authentic person and just start keeping it real with my friends. I could tell them that my last serious relationship was with a woman. I could admit that I usually don't plan on including their spouses when I call to invite them places. I love that they have found love, and from the outside looking in, they seem genuinely happy. As much as I'd occasionally like to, I do not pity them. I simply want something different. The decision to marry or not marry, to have kids or not have kids, should not define women (or men). I'm going to make a conscious effort to stop judging their choices. We'll see if I get the same in return.

Glorious News

I have been wary of talking too much crap about the upcoming election. The pain and suffering of 2004 is just too fresh. The wounds haven't quite healed. To put it mildly... I'm still bitter. I was sure that this country would toss W out on his faux-country bumpkin' ass. And then... well you know the story. I wept like a baby.

Something miraculous has happened in the last few days that has changed my outlook on this whole election. Ladies and gentlemen, the Republicans are fucked.

Imagine you're my grandmother. You're in your 80s and you live alone in a tiny apartment in a small town in Michigan. You worked a blue collar job after raising 3 children. You have been a Republican for your entire adult life. You are an Evangelical and you attend church on a weekly basis. You read the Bible. You voted for W in 2004.

My grandmother is leaning towards voting for...
Barack Motherfuckin' Obama


Oooooh that must sting. Just let that sink in. It is glorious. Just.... glorious.

Oh Fuck.

Good morning world.

Whenever I move I'm always baffled by the number of books I've collected. Why do I have a book of photographs of "Handmade Woodstock Houses" from the 1970s? For real. It was fun looking at them while I was boxing them up just because it is a reminder of what a dumb fuck I've been at times. I like to keep my Sam Harris next to my Credible Signs of Christ Alive. Bless the movers. Bless them.

Now if I can just get back to residence #1 without throwing up in my car. That's right, sick again. I was up watching Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig's Podcast at 2:00 am last night.



Whatever you KNOW that you have youtubed Kate Moennig. Don't play.

Right so I was up late and when I got up at 7:00... well I won't over-share, but I'm not at my best at the moment. It is never a good sign when you have to search for a suitable vomit bag before a 2+ hour drive.

Ah, there it is...my rage

I'm in the middle of moving, so obviously I shouldn't be playing around on my new blog. Alas, here I am. There are some interesting conversations going on at
Bitch PhD and Crazy Bitch about women, sexuality, and body acceptance. I spent my drive from residence #1 to residence #2 thinking about how women's lives are influenced by our sadistic mentality when it comes to our own bodies. How do we, as a society, and as individuals, choose who is allowed to be sexy? Sexy, IMHO, simply means that you feel entitled to your sexuality. I don't care what size you are, but if you allow yourself to feel sexually valuable and desirable, you will have a better sex life than a self-conscious size 2. How does a person break out of the ugly cycle of judging themself and other women by such ridiculous standards?

Relevant Confessions:
1. I have started (and stopped) taking Alli within the last 12 months.

That's right, Alli pills. You remember.. the ones that make you literally explode with projectile fat coming from your nether-region. I can't say this happened to me, but after a particularly graphic account from a dear friend, the Alli had to go.

2. I've crash dieted within the last 12 months.

As always, the fat comes back with a vengeance. My life loses a great deal of joy at 1200 calories a day. Fuck that. Should my morning coffee and a bagel be 50% of my food intake for the day? Fuck that.

3. I've gotten a Brazilian wax.

This alone should bar me from any woman-positive conversation for, I'd say, at least a decade.

Obviously I am not immune from the influence that movies, porn, billboards, the music industry and television have on our collective sense of self worth.

I could:
1. Get some breast implants: $15,000
2. Start tanning religiously: $20 a pop
3. Wax my entire body: $300 (guessing?)
4. Go back to 1200 cal/day: Worth about $1,000/day in terms of my general happiness

Or... I could take that $16,320, fly to Italy, squeeze my sexy ass into a bathing suit for the first time in years, find a beach (with umbrellas available to keep myself tan/cancer free), and start enjoying myself exactly as I am.

Am I being dramatic? You tell me.


Crazy... Crazy like have sex.. with a FAT GIRL?!


Whew. Much better. Right?

My Favorite Game

Guess the Republican Asshole!

1. "I feel very deeply about the need to respect and tolerate people of different social - or sexual orientation. But at the same time, I believe marriage should be preserved as an institution for one man and one woman."

FYI: tol·er·ate

1. To allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit.

2. To recognize and respect (the rights, beliefs, or practices of others).

Clue:

WOLF BLITZER: Here is what you said: "Here in Massachusetts, activist judges struck a blow to the foundation of civilization, the family. They ruled that our Constitution requires same-sex marriage. Unless we adopt a federal amendment to protect marriage, what is happening here will unquestionably enter every other state."

REPUBLICAN ASSHOLE: Yes.

WOLF BLITZER: This pits you at odds with a lot of people out there, including the daughter of the vice president, Dick Cheney, Mary Cheney, who was here in THE SITUATION ROOM not that long ago.

Listen to what she said.

MARY CHENEY, DAUGHTER OF VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY: Same-sex marriage is obviously an issue that we can disagree on, and that this country needs to debate. But the notion of amending the Constitution and writing -- basically, writing discrimination into the Constitution of the United States is fundamentally wrong.

WOLF BLITZER: All right. You want to tell our viewers why you disagree with Mary Cheney?

REPUBLICAN ASSHOLE: Well, because marriage is a fundamental institution in our society. It's not primarily about adults. The challenge that people have who are staunch defenders of gay marriage focus on adult rights. But marriage is primarily not about adults, but about kids. A child and their development and nurturing is enhanced by access and by the nurturing of two parents of two different genders.

And, so, as we think about the development of children, and the future of our nation and its ability to raise a generation, we need to have homes where there are moms and dads. So, I favor traditional marriage, not out of any sense of discrimination.

BLITZER: Because?

REPUBLICAN ASSHOLE: And I think we should show an outpouring of respect and tolerance for people of differences and people that make different choices.

BLITZER: But let me get this straight. Are you suggesting that children who have two fathers or two mothers, two gay men or two lesbian mothers, that those children are going to be growing up in some sort of weird environment? Is that what you're saying...

REPUBLICAN ASSHOLE:No. I'm...

BLITZER: ... that this going to affect their ability to be normal kids?

REPUBLICAN ASSHOLE:I'm saying that the ideal setting for raising a child is where there is a mother and a father.

Now, of course, we have a lot of homes where there is a single mom. And that's not ideal, but, I mean, there are some -- but there are some great families.

FYI dis·crim·i·na·tion

1. The act of discriminating.

2. The ability or power to see or make fine distinctions; discernment.

3. Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice

Sources are Fun:

The Encylopedia Mittanica Wiki and BrainyQuote

Dedications and Gratitude

I'll introduce myself in a moment, but I'd like to begin by thanking the person who is responsible for the name of this blog.

Dear "D-Shiznit" of Tacoma, Washington:

Thank you for writing the definition of feminist at urbandictionary.com that inspired me to begin this blog.

Feminist:
A self-worshipping group of womEn (not womYn) who claim that they want equal rights, and then later on change their minds when they realize that it means that they will no longer be catered to and be given special consideration just because of their gender. They say they want equal treatment but they don't because if they did, they wouldn't complain about being held to the same standards as men are.

Feminist: Hi! My name is Betty Bitchalot and I'm a feminist! I want you to compliment me at all times for what a great job I do at everything, give me less labor intensive work to do than you but get paid the same or even more, give me every sort of special consideration in the book, and at the same time I want you to feel sorry for me because I'm such a victim! I know deep down though that I'm not really all that helpless, though, becuase all I have to do is accuse someone of sexual harrasment and they will be fired. But please don't let that stop you from thinking that I'm worthy of your constant praise and attention.



I especially enjoyed your tags: bitch, dyke, arrogant, self-centered, self-serving, douche bag, whore, slut, skank.

On that note I'll introduce myself. I'm Miss Lu. I'm a 22 year old feminist. I'll let you decide for yourselves if I'm a self-centered, self-serving douche bag. I probably am a bitch, but since I'm an arrogant feminist, I'm ok with that. If being comfortable with my sexuality makes me a whore/slut/skank, my dear D-shiznit, you've got me there too. If having significant relationships with women makes me a dyke, well fuck you've got me pegged.

I'm a raging, unapologetic Democrat. The debates in New Hampshire were my own personal Super Bowl. I will probably use this blog to rant about Republicans and Democrats alike (mainly Republicans).

My hope for this blog is that it will become a place for discussion/debate/bitching/ranting... really whatever is necessary. I have been inspired by bloggers like Bitch PhD that have made me laugh, made me smarter, and pissed me off. I talk a lot about religion, global politics, education, really whatever is happening in the world that catches my eye. Being PC has never really been my thing, and I'll probably use language that makes someone uncomfortable. Like Bitch PhD, I'll be writing anonymously. It would be unfair to honestly talk about myself or my personal life any other way. Any names I use in reference to my "real" life, will not be real.

Comments are awesome. Don't be a dick. I'll just erase it. Lively debate and opinions other than my own are encouraged.

This blog is dedicated to D-Shiznit's mother.
It is also, by request, dedicated to my older sister, who considers herself to be my personal hero.