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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
My Response, Free Art Friday, and Michael Bolton
There has been a lot of talk lately about my blogs and what I should write about. I do take some suggestions into consideration, but when it comes down to it I'm going to write what I want to write. I had a comment on my last blog that said my thoughts were irrelevant and I should write about what was important in the world like the Oklahoma tornado victims. I wish them all the best and I am sorry that it happened, and I do send my prayers and support to them, however I mean no disrespect to them in any way by not writing about it but as a journalism minor I suggest if you want to read about that, go to a newspaper. This is a blog. It is an opinion piece where I can write about what I want when I want to write about it. My blog isn't about current events although sometimes it can be. It's about whatever is on my mind. On my last blog, I had an apparent unpopular opinion and that's okay. I'm not always going to agree with everyone on every issue and that's alright. I will let you speak your mind and if you hate me for my opinion, first of all it's pretty shallow and secondly you don't have to read. No one is forcing you to come to this page. On my last few blogs, I have also been accused of being sexist. I'm not quite sure where this came from. I'm about as far from being sexist as one could be. People are reading way too much into one sentence on a blog. If you all know me, I mostly hang out with female friends. I hold the door open for them, I pay for their lunches for the most part even if they are just a friend, I stand up for them, and I support them in every way I can. I treat them as equals and I have never disrespected them in any way. I believe it is stupid that I even have to address this but I promise you that I am in no way sexist. You can ask my two sisters and my mother. You can ask my best friends. To label me as sexist for one sentence that wasn't even out of line is very judgmental and it takes a shot at my character so I have to address it. I hope you all continue reading as most of my blogs will be much lighter than this and more fun. And by the way, whoever left that first comment on my last blog, please look up your facts as it is a primary offense in most states, including the state of Kentucky where I reside, to not wear your seat belt. Winner of the Day: Free Art Friday. What is this do you say? It is a program to promote the arts and its basic concept is that all artists should create a piece of art each Friday and leave it somewhere for free for a random person to pick up. According to Cincinnati representative, Nicolette Stefanopoulos, "It's about giving, getting people back into art whether that means just appreciating it or executing art. Also, it could make someone's day by finding a piece of art.It's about sharing the love, the art way." For more information please view their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-Art-Friday-Cincinnati/320050141431311 Loser of the Day: Cheaters. Five people have been charged for cheating at the new Horseshoe Casino. The five are charged with either “capping their bets,” “pinching their bets” or “past posting” their bets, whatever that means. Here is the article.http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130528/NEWS/305280035 Quote of the Day: "Be so good they can't ignore you." - Steve Martin Song of the day: "Playas Gon' Play" by 3LW
"I hold the door open for them, I pay for their lunches for the most part even if they are just a friend"
That is sexist as fuck, women can hold a door for themselves and are generally capable of paying for their own meals. Maybe you should familiarize yourself with what exactly sexism is.
That is not sexest. He never said that women are unable to open doors for themselves or paying for themselves. He does this to be a gentlemen, not because he wants women to feel inferior.
You're welcome to your opinion, but I'm going to continue being a gentleman and if that is considered sexist by extreme feminists such as you, then that's cool. We will agree to disagree and I guess I am sexist but if being a gentleman means I'm sexist then I will accept it and treat a lady with dignity and respect.
Anonymous seems full of opinions. Maybe they need their own blog since they have so much to say? A healthy debate is fine, but why remain anonymous? Obviously, you're just trying to get under his skin. -Blythe
I can see where one would think chivalry can be sexist, but at the same time I think it can only be termed sexist at certain degrees. In this degree David is certainly not a sexist. But men who believe a woman should never open a door are living in a time that isn't the present. Would rather discuss gay rights.
We live in a world where no matter what you do you are going to offend someone. It is all your life preference. Do what you want. Open your own doors. I don't really care and it's not going to stop the world from spinning, but to call me sexist for paying respect to someone by opening their door for them is ludicrous. I also open the door for the elderly. Am I be prejudiced for doing that or how about a family behind me at a restaurant? Is that offensive? No it's a sign of respect.
I love it when a guy holds the door for me, buys me things, I want a man that will make the money and I can just be at home and pregnant. I'm not sorry that that is my dream. I also think men should make more money than women, they're stronger and deserve it.
Tara, you clearly have no respect for yourself, your mind, your intelligence, or your capacity to be strong, independent, and happy. Your ideas on male and female gender roles are antiquated at best, and downright ignorant at the least. Your attitude toward a woman's "place" singlehandedly pushes back everything that female activists have worked so hard for in the last 100 years or more. You say you're not sorry about your "dream", but maybe you should be.
First of all at least Tara can put her name behind her beliefs. You can't tell her what makes her happy. She can live the way she wants just like you can live the way you want. This isn't communism. You are sound like a dictator and someone who would like to force beliefs on someone which is quite hypocritical if you ask me.
Hey anonymous, you had better be real nice to your vibrator, that's the closest thing you'll have to a relationship! I can tell you're probably in your 20's, because during those years, you think you know about things, you don't! I have hope for you though. You are intelligent, hard working, in studying, not so much physically. Let go of your disappointments! Dr.Phil
Tara, I work over 40 hours a week and I'm only 22 years old. I have my own car, and my own place and I've worked hard for EVERYTHING I have and I wouldn't change that for the world BUT you and I share the same dream.
I can't wait to be a mom and a wife. I am hard working and fairly talented (if I do say so myself) but I think I was MADE to be wife and mom. My joy is to care for someone else. It's in my bones.
I don't think that makes you any less than a woman or person to desire that. Woman were DESIGNED to do that very thing. It's literally in our genes. That's why we are emotional, and have big hips ;)
You're strong strictly because you put your name up instead of hiding behind "anonymous."
"I hold the door open for them, I pay for their lunches for the most part even if they are just a friend"
ReplyDeleteThat is sexist as fuck, women can hold a door for themselves and are generally capable of paying for their own meals. Maybe you should familiarize yourself with what exactly sexism is.
That is not sexest. He never said that women are unable to open doors for themselves or paying for themselves. He does this to be a gentlemen, not because he wants women to feel inferior.
Deletesexist*
DeleteWow.
ReplyDeletePeople like you are the reason that chivalry is almost dead.
TAKE DOWN THE FEMINISTS.
ReplyDeleteChivalry is sexist. Furthermore, chivalry has little to do with the treatment of women, as it is traditionally a code for warriors to live by.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalry
As a woman, I disagree. I do not feel that chivalry is sexest. I think that being chivalrous is a way to show a woman that you respect her.
DeleteSexist*
Deletethanks for catching that, lol. Typo! oops
DeleteGo away, drama starter!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs a woman, I appreciate men that do such things. Thank you! It's nice to know men like you are still out there.
It's an opinion blog, shouldn't all opinions be accepted? In my opinion you're rather sexist.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2003821/Feminists-claim-men-hold-open-doors-women-SEXIST-chivalrous.html
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome to your opinion, but I'm going to continue being a gentleman and if that is considered sexist by extreme feminists such as you, then that's cool. We will agree to disagree and I guess I am sexist but if being a gentleman means I'm sexist then I will accept it and treat a lady with dignity and respect.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I think you are a gentleman. Don't stop being yourself. Most women are looking for a man who knows how to treat them with respect.
DeleteAnonymous seems full of opinions. Maybe they need their own blog since they have so much to say? A healthy debate is fine, but why remain anonymous? Obviously, you're just trying to get under his skin. -Blythe
ReplyDeleteI can see where one would think chivalry can be sexist, but at the same time I think it can only be termed sexist at certain degrees. In this degree David is certainly not a sexist. But men who believe a woman should never open a door are living in a time that isn't the present. Would rather discuss gay rights.
ReplyDeleteWe live in a world where no matter what you do you are going to offend someone. It is all your life preference. Do what you want. Open your own doors. I don't really care and it's not going to stop the world from spinning, but to call me sexist for paying respect to someone by opening their door for them is ludicrous. I also open the door for the elderly. Am I be prejudiced for doing that or how about a family behind me at a restaurant? Is that offensive? No it's a sign of respect.
ReplyDeleteI bet anonymous is a bitter, depressed, lonely, Adele listening to kind of gal.... David, take her out please.
ReplyDeleteI love it when a guy holds the door for me, buys me things, I want a man that will make the money and I can just be at home and pregnant. I'm not sorry that that is my dream. I also think men should make more money than women, they're stronger and deserve it.
ReplyDeleteTara, you clearly have no respect for yourself, your mind, your intelligence, or your capacity to be strong, independent, and happy. Your ideas on male and female gender roles are antiquated at best, and downright ignorant at the least. Your attitude toward a woman's "place" singlehandedly pushes back everything that female activists have worked so hard for in the last 100 years or more. You say you're not sorry about your "dream", but maybe you should be.
DeleteFirst of all at least Tara can put her name behind her beliefs. You can't tell her what makes her happy. She can live the way she wants just like you can live the way you want. This isn't communism. You are sound like a dictator and someone who would like to force beliefs on someone which is quite hypocritical if you ask me.
DeleteHey anonymous, you had better be real nice to your vibrator, that's the closest thing you'll have to a relationship! I can tell you're probably in your 20's, because during those years, you think you know about things, you don't! I have hope for you though. You are intelligent, hard working, in studying, not so much physically. Let go of your disappointments! Dr.Phil
ReplyDeleteTara,
ReplyDeleteI work over 40 hours a week and I'm only 22 years old. I have my own car, and my own place and I've worked hard for EVERYTHING I have and I wouldn't change that for the world BUT you and I share the same dream.
I can't wait to be a mom and a wife. I am hard working and fairly talented (if I do say so myself) but I think I was MADE to be wife and mom. My joy is to care for someone else. It's in my bones.
I don't think that makes you any less than a woman or person to desire that. Woman were DESIGNED to do that very thing. It's literally in our genes. That's why we are emotional, and have big hips ;)
You're strong strictly because you put your name up instead of hiding behind "anonymous."
Sincerely,
Nicolette Stefanopoulos.
Look me up if you have a problem with this ;)