Agreed! I’m just so glad that she had an #ally in that room, at that moment, who called that dehumanizing transphobe OUT! Also, her response to him was soooo appropriate 👊
it's generally frowned upon in the queer community to misgender anyone, even if they're awful or you're trying to show them what it feels like, because the only lesson people like that take away from the encounter is that it is okay to misgender people you disagree with.
GOP behavior toward Sarah McBride is exactly the same kind of bullying that drives LGBTQ people, especially teenagers, to commit suicide.
Republicans like these sicken me.
Republicans are a Putin ru$$ian mafia-terrorist gang.
They can't invent anything new, that's why they will blame, insult, lie, steal, imprison, exile and kill.
This woman has more dignity in her little finger than the entire Republican party. She's smart to keep focusing on the real business of Congress-making the lives of Americans better and not be brought down by their evil, nasty pettiness.
One of my favorite quotes attributed to Jesus is, "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me. Life is too short to waste focusing on our differences instead of what we have in common.
He's a dude. We've already established that there are only two sexes. No one should be forced to participate in the delusion that a man is a woman. However, can't they just skip Mr and Mrs for everyone? Call everyone representative and last name?
If you were in rome, you'd wear what today you'd call a dress.
Man, is malleable. There is no genes or hormones that grow jeans.
This fashion aspect is part of a socially constructed idea called "gender". It overlaps with other ideas that aren't constructed.
Were they? Did you know that women weren't allowed to vote?
And that males who didn't perform certain social norms were not granted the rank of Man or Vir?
Manhood was the only gender -- at least in how some discuss it-- and the other side was an "unman-ness" assigned to females and males.
People are treating gender how they always have. Different cultures have had more than 2 genders in history. Europe has had different roles and norms for gender.
And in a few generations the future will have different norms than you do today.
The magical thinking is that gender is logical to force
Welcome to America where ALL religions/philosophies are embraced. Because yours isn't reflected in my accepting the 8+ sexualities (& non sexualities) I was raised to embrace does NOT nullify my beliefs nor grant our country the right to ignore my faith.
That's the most interesting argument of all. What religion is that? I would love to read about it. And understand that doctrine. And know about the 8 sexualities and how to identify them
Reps and Senate can be called
Repeatedly when you use speed dial
202-224-3121
Tell them you prefer
it
when they prostrate
themselves before
HISASSHOLINESS
it's
a
better look
and so much quicker...
Efficient
when he sends Elon
over to ream them.
Take OUR jobs
and
OUR retirement.
Keith Self was destroyed by his constituents at a town hall two weeks ago. A reliably red district. He is trying to shore up his base with this cruel stupidity. He’s a disgrace to West Point.
"When McBride fired back with a taste of his own medicine." Top of the article. It might seem nitpicky, but when you're posting about the rage and disrespect people feel when being misgendered, the least that can be done is to actually read what's being posted. It's lazy.
I think you might have misunderstood it. To be fair, I had to read it a couple of times because it wasn't as clear as it should've been.
Sarah McBride was giving Keith Self a taste of his own medicine (Self's own medicine). As I said, not as clear as it should've been, but not misgendering.
I hate that my daughter is gay. Not because she’s gay. I support people, not their sexuality, but I feel that I will die or be jailed for someone’s hate of things they fail to try to understand. I will die for mine.
Small man who took great pride in his bullying. Why can’t they just let people live their own life? How does it hurt anyone else? People are so fearful of things they don’t understand.
Yes they do that on purpose. I wrote a letter to my congressman from Georgia and he responded by addressing me as a man. He said Mr Cynthia. Not once. Twice.
I'm so taken with her quiet decorum. She's been dealing with these kinds of assholes for years so she just quietly gets in her dig then gets back to work.
I am extremely impressed and proud of Representatives Sarah McBride and Bill Keating for their responses to Keith Self. Cruelty and such disrespect for no other reason than because he could. I don’t understand the hate. It is not acceptable to treat people this way and should never be tolerated.
My husband was in local government in Delaware and has been in the room with Congresswoman McBride a number of times, and always had the highest regard for her service, her commitment to her position, and her policies. Self's antics are reprehensible and petty.
This is why it is important to speak out and support people when they are being attacked, denigrated and marginalized. Don’t let MAGA divide and conquer anyone 💙💙🖖🏻💙💙
When they normalize casual cruelty and disrespect, (to people from marginalized groups) it makes it easier to up the horror against a wider range of people.
This incident also showcases Congresswoman McBride's courage. Don't underestimate what it takes for a trans woman to speak up and defend herself. And @mcbride.house.gov did it with grace despite Keith Self's bigotry.
This also showcases the power cisgender people have when they exercise their freedom and privilege by speaking up in defense of trans people. Thank you Congressman Keating! @keating.house.gov
It's really telling that dude adjourned the meeting when challenged rather than simply explaining his bigotry as he was asked. Run away, run away. Shut down discussion because hate can't even stand up to ten seconds of scrutiny by decent people.
It’s like with the City Clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. It’s all about their “beliefs”. There is an easy solution, they should resign and NEVER apply for another government job. This guy got mad that he was called out and the refuses to do his job.
But did you see how fast his #Republican ass ran to gavel out, and close that meeting when his #Democratic friend had to confront him about acting like a bitch?? Clack, clack, MEETING ADJOURNED!( running feet) Big chicken- folks, #Democrats in D.C. yall MUST confront them on their BITCHiness! #DoIt
Yes but I only saw the congressman stand up for us and it kinda dwarfs any feelings I had about the chairwoman’s childish behavior.
Jesus effing christ, this is the work they do? I’d be ashamed if that’s the effort I put forth in my work.
It is unacceptable. However (I know this will be an unpopular view), if she would have transitioned and gone about her business and got elected without all the fucking hooplah announcing it, nobody would have known the difference except those close to her. She’s a beautiful woman.
Such a typical bully. Retreats when called out with passionate righteous indignation. I love the way he took a stand for her. Much more of this please.
She was later found to be calling orphans and pretending to be their mother, cancelling last wish visits, and thinking about poisoning her neighbor's pets.
Sarah is my representative in DE and I voted for her because she’s the best for the job! They’d better let her do her job without being harassed and disrespected!!!
what was great to see was 1) mcbride not shying away or letting it affect her while giving it right back to the jackass and 2) keating speaking up instead of just leaving mcbride to fight her own battle.
The openness of cruelty has gone way beyond casual. I think it’s at viscous in many already and more seem emboldened to follow that lead everyday. It’s becoming a status contest within that culture (Cult45).
Just watched a piece on Chris Hays' show about 2 trans bills being defeated after heartwrenching speeches. I was so glad these Republicans changed their minds and voted against these hateful things. I had tears in my eyes - so hopeful that hate CAN be overcome! ❤️
Just because the Felon declares “something” does not make us so. Respect for each person and who they are is what is required and being president of any country does not make you a dictator.
Because trolls don’t want dialog, and this isn’t where we go to educate people, but to relax. Explaining how “just two sexes” is incorrect and biologically not how anything works 15,000 times isn’t relaxing.
Well, looking at every one of your posts, it seems like you are trying to "educate" people. That might be relaxing. And it is now legally correct that there are only two sexes in our government. There are technically some miniscule percentage of people who are neither.
We would not change our physician manuals to say that one armed people are the norm. One armed people would be one armed people. We wouldn't pretend that they have two arms.
I think that every Republican should be subjected to a “conversion therapy” whereby the atrophied muscle next to each of their hollowed-out souls is replaced by an actual human heart.
I’m starting to become a big fan of Sarah McBride. It started with - what’s her name - Mace. McBride’s calm demeanor and her flashes of humor are great. She is an excellent role model for many of us. Not, a role model but you know what I mean. I really like her.
The GOP not so grand anymore. Apparently there are too many of them that either aren’t paying attention to what they vote for or they really are that petty. One should never vote for party unless the candidates are reasonable trustworthy people who care more about their constituents than they do $.
The problem with America now is it is being run by wealthy white men! The bros, good old boys club is disgusting and women have to fight back more than ever. This Congressman or Senator should be censured for insulting his female Congresswoman! Glad she mentioned he as a she! What an idiot sir!👎
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Republicans like these sicken me.
They can't invent anything new, that's why they will blame, insult, lie, steal, imprison, exile and kill.
Putin's ru$$ia must be destroyed.
Sometimes it's casual
needs to lose their jobs in our Congess!!
Man, is malleable. There is no genes or hormones that grow jeans.
This fashion aspect is part of a socially constructed idea called "gender". It overlaps with other ideas that aren't constructed.
You opened by misgendering a transwoman. If its a construct why do that?
And that males who didn't perform certain social norms were not granted the rank of Man or Vir?
Manhood was the only gender -- at least in how some discuss it-- and the other side was an "unman-ness" assigned to females and males.
And in a few generations the future will have different norms than you do today.
The magical thinking is that gender is logical to force
Repeatedly when you use speed dial
202-224-3121
Tell them you prefer
it
when they prostrate
themselves before
HISASSHOLINESS
it's
a
better look
and so much quicker...
Efficient
when he sends Elon
over to ream them.
Take OUR jobs
and
OUR retirement.
Fuck their bullshit troll routine
Give em nothing but fang
Dispicable
Speaker: I... wait a minute.
Keating to the Speaker: have you no decency sir!?!
Speaker:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/j-p-morgan-economist-sees-072220931.html
Dems need to do more of this; every day, all day.
Sarah McBride was giving Keith Self a taste of his own medicine (Self's own medicine). As I said, not as clear as it should've been, but not misgendering.
"Sarah McBride—the first openly transgender member of Congress—when McBride fired back with a taste of his (Self's) own medicine."
The "his" refers to Self. The writer also refers to McBride as "she" later on.
And then his male fragility on full display by crying and leaving. 🙄🖕
O ur
P roblems
Unapologetically
Crass
Politicians
and they are a damned virus
Jesus effing christ, this is the work they do? I’d be ashamed if that’s the effort I put forth in my work.
#standingwithsarah
Bully: *faces mild pushback*
Bully: *leaves scene angry that they didn’t get to hurt any feelings*
So you admit some people are outside this binary? Even if an EO said all humans have 2 arms, and 1 armed people didn’t exist- they would still exist.