Discussion: Gillibrand Was Called 'Porky' By Male Colleague: 'Thanks, A**hole'

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When I hear “honey badger” I hear “insanely persistent and utterly oblivious to the possibility of consequences.”

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Honey Badger don’t give a shit][1]

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Any yet most men still don’t get why most women despise (or pity, or both) their adolescent behavior.

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It defies comprehension how these men can even think that this stunning woman is lacking in any physical way, but to know that they expressed this out loud to her face is…Well, for once I am speechless.

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Best critter video. Ever.

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He was confusing her with the page boys.

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Yeah, but sexism is over!! (sarcasm alert) This is the shit that women have to put up with every single day.

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If I could tell you the number of times in my life (during times when I’d gained a few pounds) guys said to me “it’s a shame about your weight” with a straight face.

My stock reply was, “it’s a shame about your personality”

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I’m embarrassed to be a male today. Good Lord.

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And just remember, these are the clueless jerks who get to opine about women’s bodies and are tasked with passing legislation that affects us.

Throw the bums out.

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Clueless elected officials, I’m shocked. shocked.

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describes an older senator who approached her from behind and squeezed her waist. “Don’t lose too much weight now,” she recalls him saying. "I like my girls chubby.”

That would’ve prompted a call to HR anywhere else.

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That’s a great description of Shorty Corker.

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Let me guess, every one of these Congress dudes was in impeccable shape and retired from their modeling days. No?? Well then, a nice smile and a clearly enunciated “Go fuck yourself” was in order.

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I don’t think of fat when I think of Gillibrand. Smart, hard working, dedicated you bet, but not fat. I guess the Senators don’t have much going on these days.

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A punch in the face in others. I know which one I think is more effective.

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Relax, AlphaDad. These anecdotes are from ages ago. Like racism, sexism has long since been eradicated in our society.

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Sigh…

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Hey Sen Corker, don’t take this the wrong way, but if you feel compelled to start a statement with “don’t take this the wrong way,” that’s a good indication that you should keep yer trap shut.

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