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Comment by TNT666 on March 11, 2011 at 7:09am

Instead of the "Red White and Blue", we have the pink and blue impositions of patriarchy. I've refused to wear either colour since I was a child, they both stink!

Comment by Rob van Senten on March 11, 2011 at 6:41am

'Pink is not a colour preference, pink is a patriarchal commercial statement about femininity."

 

If I were to be asked to give an example of why feminism has such a bad name to so many people in Western Europe, I can now point to another "beautiful" example. 

 

"only a real good dose of humour and/or inebriation can momentarily turn off my patriarchal-religious radar."

I thought about replying to you with humor so your radar wouldn't activate, but I couldn't find the option to make my text pink.

Comment by TNT666 on March 11, 2011 at 4:36am

Same judge did same thing last year...

Last summer, Dewar acquitted a man charged with several counts of sexually assaulting a young girl. The Crown appealed the ruling, arguing Dewar erred in his assessment of the accused man’s evidence and the evidence of the alleged victim, and that Dewar engaged in “inappropriate speculation.”

The appeal was heard earlier this month. The high court has reserved its decision.

Comment by TNT666 on March 11, 2011 at 4:30am

Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION

Justice Dewar removed from cases of 'sexual nature'

By: Mike McIntyre, 03/1/2011 4:06 PM | 

Manitoba Justice Robert Dewar gave a convicted rapist a two-year conditional sentence. [...] will stop handling criminal cases "of a sexual nature" pending an ongoing federal review.

Queen’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal issued a written statement Tuesday afternoon saying Justice Robert Dewar will continue sitting on the bench but with a limited caseload.[...]

Last week, the province announced they were filing a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council over remarks made by Dewar at a sexual assault sentencing in Thompson.

Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the status of women, said she is concerned the judge's comments will cause future victims to fear they will be blamed for attacks against them.

At a sentencing hearing Feb. 18, Dewar suggested a victim's attire and flirtatious behaviour were partly to blame for the attack, which involved forced intercourse. The judge called the attacker, Kenneth Rhodes, a "clumsy Don Juan" and noted the victim wore a tube top, high heels and plenty of makeup. He gave Rhodes a conditional sentence - no jail time - of two years, rejecting a Crown suggestion of at least three years behind bars.

[...] Dewar’s remarks - included "sex was in the air" the night the woman was raped - would deter other victims from coming forward in the future.[...]

A spokeswoman for the Manitoba Justice Department said Friday the Crown has ordered a transcript of the Rhodes sentencing and will review whether there are grounds for appeal. It has 30 days to do that.

Anyone can file a complaint against a judge with the Canadian Judicial Council. After investigating a complaint, the council can make recommendations that include removing a judge from office. The council says on its website it handles most complaints within three months.

Comment by dr kellie on March 10, 2011 at 6:39pm

How dare you post a picture of a house made out of dead gingers! 

TNT, you may be correct about the FtM thing.  We could all use less gender bullshit. 

Comment by TNT666 on March 10, 2011 at 5:50pm

Pam... Nothing is threatening, only annoying and insulting

Comment by TNT666 on March 10, 2011 at 5:48pm

pink sigh.............

My sexy spaghetti strap pink top I used to wear at atheist meetings states: Even atheists scream your name during sex! It's my only pink garment.

Pink is not a colour preference, pink is a patriarchal commercial statement about femininity. But in this case it was used to goad the previous poster. The patriarchal imposition of pink could be the root cause of FtM trans! Pink is such a socio-politically laden word that it's one of the 200 filters I apply to my email, in a subject line is an auto-spam reject.

To me, since nothing is religious or has ever been, EVERYTHING is political, every word, every action, every purchase. Often times even my friendships are political, only a real good dose of humour and/or inebriation can momentarily turn off my patriarchal-religious radar.

As for pedis, I usually opt for French. Political decision again. The history of the "French" manicure is to cover up dirt under finger nails. The French have historically been very adept at camouflaging human imperfections: perfumes, toupets, etc. :)

Comment by Pamela on March 10, 2011 at 5:27pm

Sehkmet,

Don't leave angry....just leave!

 

TNT666,

 

Really???  You even find pink candy threatening??  And they call ME militant!

Comment by dr kellie on March 10, 2011 at 5:24pm

Now see, this is the reason I was hesitant to join a feminist group.  Isn't it ok to like what you like and let others like what they like?  I'm a dyke and two of my favorite hygiene rituals are shaving my legs and giving myself a pearl pink pedicure.  You are a brilliant woman, TNT, and I'm sure you have your reasons and I always like to hear them because you have a knack for making me think about things from your perspective as I peel back the layers of a religious childhood.  Is little pink candy really that bad?:)

Comment by TNT666 on March 10, 2011 at 5:11pm

Dear me, talk about patriarchal infantilisation of women at it's best, little pink candy????? are you serious????????? This type of junk is part of the very essence of patriarchy.

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