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March 30, 2016

Like Black Elk, Berta Lovejoy Speaks

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As a feminist, I am absolutely appalled by this piece, though not surprised.
It's pretty clear why it's being retweeted and shared so much. It appeals to (I would guess) mostly cisgender white males, who are all racist. I would know - as a self-identified POC (I am 1/16 cherokee), I am constantly under siege on this campus. Just yesterday I was attempting to order my second cheeseburger from the grill, when the white male behind the counter asked me to "fill the order form, ma'am". How dare he? How dare he make such a presumptuous comment about the nature of my gender identity? I was immediately triggered and left the dining hall. This is my lived experience, and it matters more than "free speech" and "plurality", which everyone knows are red herrings invented by the racist cisheteropatriarchy. Signed, Berta Lovejoy, Feminist, Promoter of Equality, Love, and Peace. ​ -- A Culture of Sensitivity | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson

Posted by gerardvanderleun at March 30, 2016 8:37 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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It takes a lot of over indulgence and privilege to be that neurotic and self-centered.

Posted by: Mikey [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 10:47 AM

It that's her, the guy that chased her from the feed trough did her a favor.

Posted by: BillH [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 1:50 PM

As Wally said to me many years ago in reference to the department manager: "She's been like that ever since her c**t scabbed over and healed shut."

Posted by: Terry [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 2:31 PM

It would be interesting to see her nit by a well swung wrecking ball.

Posted by: Vermont Woodchuck [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 3:18 PM

Must be Rosie O'Donell's mentor.

Posted by: Dennis Myers [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 4:19 PM

I read that piece yesterday. With all due respect, Berta Lovejoy's remarks are a sarcastic response to the main article. I even upvoted her comment myself. FancyLad's is pretty good, too.

Posted by: Lane Core Jr. [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 7:26 PM

How does such an evil corrupt incompetent male dominated society produce enough wealth to support this crap?

Posted by: bilejones [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 29, 2016 8:05 PM

She's a self identified POC. Is that "piece of crap" or "peak of crazy" ?

Posted by: billy [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 30, 2016 7:15 AM

You been had, boys, that was a shuck. Read the link.

I must say I find it encouraging that there are still kids who get the difference between sarcasm and irony.

Posted by: Rob De Witt [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 30, 2016 9:31 AM

"Triggering" sounds vaguely obscene.

Posted by: pbird [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 30, 2016 9:39 AM

Yes, please please read the link. You been trolled by a master of satire.

Posted by: Van der Leun [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 30, 2016 10:27 PM

What? She is not Rosie's mentor? Well I'll be darned.

Posted by: Dennis Myers [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 31, 2016 9:40 AM

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