Peeve Week continues here in my little corner of Hoyden About Town. Today, three things I am sick of reading: “Militant feminist.” “Feminazi.” “Feminist jihad.” Given the strong links between feminism and peace/anti-violence movements, can we please just expunge these… Read More ›
Day: 2007-05-17
Obfuscating Rape
Turns out there are multiple ways of obfuscating rape in the news. This news story, for example. [cut for child rape triggers]
Iraq too dangerous for Harry (and his tank unit)
Shorter desperate Whitehall spin: but the rest of you will be just fine, honest, even if you’re not in a tank unit, and of course the COW is totally winning in Iraq. [news story] ———————————————————- Chris Heyman, an ex-military editor… Read More ›
I’m thinking that getting dressed would start to require real attention to detail
You really wouldn’t want to get these jackets mixed up once the online interaction systems get properly sorted. Exhibit A: Feel an online hug just like the real thing Jacket made to measure for love from afar Exhibit B: Self… Read More ›
