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Screw Diamonds, Eating Disorders are Forever.

Yeah, it’s a been a rough week around the Polimicks household.  I have a bunch of other things I wanted to blog about, including explaining to some “Free Market” Libertarian … Continue reading

May 25, 2012 · 8 Comments

No More Jolly Fats

So, over at Skepchick the least Skeptical* and totally not a Chick member, Sam, posted about the obesity crisis and asked if people thought it was the government’s fault or … Continue reading

May 21, 2012 · 3 Comments

A Little Levity: Book Review – Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson (The Bloggess)

OK, I need a break from all the bitching about assholes and stuff.  So I’m going to tell you about a book that made me laugh until I cried while … Continue reading

May 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

I Love Lindy West!

I don’t usually recommend articles at Jezebel, because the quality of their articles has gotten so uneven.  But I love Lindy West more and more every time I read her.  … Continue reading

May 11, 2012 · Leave a comment

Latest in Sexist Advertising Fail

Ok, so have you all seen this new Verizon ad?  The one where the mother and daughter walk into a Verizon store crying, because the daughter is moving out?  Here’s … Continue reading

May 9, 2012 · 6 Comments

Do I Really Have to Say This Again?

Ok, once more with feeling, pointing out bullshit behaviors under the umbrella of the word “Creep” is not demonizing male sexuality.  It is pointing out bad behavior in a very … Continue reading

May 4, 2012 · 4 Comments

Children are NOT a “Consequence.” Ever.

Seriously, if you view children as a “consequence” or a punishment for having sex, don’t have any:  Sex or Children.  Period.  I’m serious.  The world will be a better place … Continue reading

May 1, 2012 · 5 Comments

Dear “Pretty” People, We’re on to you.

Yet once again I am inspired to post because of a stupid Facebook argument.  I swear that service exists just to raise my blood pressure, and make sure I waste … Continue reading

April 27, 2012 · 3 Comments

It’s Like They’re Trying to Explode My Brain

Ok, look, everybody do me two favors from now on out: A.  Do not try to tell me that people who are anti-contraception and anti-abortion care about anything more than … Continue reading

April 25, 2012 · 3 Comments

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