Tell an opinion you have that is in the strong minority

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Anonymous wrote:I think women who had epidurals are wimps.

I think the women who don't have epidurals or any other kind of pain relief are sanctimonious and need pats on the back for going natural. Good for you if you always wanted to experience transition and the ring of fire, but don't expect that you'll get a trophy or a cookie because you're so "tough."

NP. I had two natural births. I don't think women who got epidurals are wimps but I do feel tough for having gotten through it without meds. I don't need a trophy or a cookie. My own satisfaction is enough. Also, my husband will bring up (just to me) how amazing I am for having done it. I like that he's so proud of me.

You don't have any professional accomplishments for him to be proud of you for?

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Anonymous wrote:American women are some of the most entitled, uptight, insufferable, bratty women in the Western Hemisphere.

I'm almost 30, SWM, good job, told I'm classically attractive, attended a top liberal arts college and live in the District. For the most part I enjoy living in the area and dig the local quality of life and social opportunities. However, having dated both foreign (mostly European) and American ladies in their 20s and early 30s while I've lived here, I never cease to be amazed by the differences in maturity, expectations, manners, fashion sense and social graces between many American women (especially the white collar DC crowd) and someone from a similar background who grew up in say, France, Latin America or Eastern Europe. American society seems to have infantilized the under 35 millennial generation (i.e. Draconian 21 drinking age vs. 18 everywhere else, over the top political correctness and radical "feminism" evolving into a white male-hating ethos vs. empowering women). On a first date, women around here will inevitably start playing 20 questions about my job, credentials, even how much $$$ I make, before chatting about each other's hobbies and interests outside work. My male coworkers and friends in DC and NYC feel the same way and relish the opportunity to date a foreign nanny, grad student or expat since so many American women in their mid-twenties act like they're 19 and vice versa for many ladies I've met who grew up overseas. Most also seem less prudish about sex, not as materialistic or bossy and more appreciative of charm, wit, culture (new foods, art). Ditto for social graces...like not checking the iPhone every five minutes

Am I implying that all foreigners are more sophisticated than us boorish Americans or that some men in the U.S. aren't childish and immature? Nope. But lately it seems that masculinity is almost a dirty word and criticizing men for their shortcomings is far more PC and acceptable than vice versa. I appreciate and respect an independent assertive women but holy cow, our society needs a reality check.

Go visit an affluent area of the south or midwest. You'll find women are VERY different in other parts of the country. My DH said he wouldn't even date women from D.C. when he lived there.

Of course not. Your DH is a guy who doesn't like his women competing with him

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

No, no you are just doing to so you can show off to your neighbors. The honda is exactly the same but half the price. Trust PP on this, she grew up in silver spring after all

Oh yes, you're right. I forgot to mention I made all the neighbors go car shopping with me so I could measure the envy in their eyes as I made my selection...it's exhausting living like everyone wants to be me but someone's gotta step up.

I could buy 10 Mercedes's every month but they're overrated anyway. My 15 year old ford focus does everything better

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

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I choose to be a SAHM because I cannot stand working. I hated deadlines, and dealing with bosses, and just having to get dressed up spanks and all. It was for the birds. I love being home and enjoy getting to spend 100 percent of my time with the kids. I don't care what people say, I'm not missing anything about the working world. I am a frumpy house fraus. And I'm proud.

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Anonymous wrote:I think everyone who hates McMansions and that 'lifestyle' secretly wants a 5,000sf house in Bethesda and a Range Rover

I can happily disabuse you of that notion. I want none of that. So there ya go.

You couldn't pay me to live in Bethesda or drive a Range Rover.

Rightttt

This is so funny that people can't believe this.

My parents were millionaires when I was a kid. self-made businessman, family-owned business

When they were looking to build (b/c he was also a builder before he learned another trade), they searched through Potomac. Both HATED it and opted to build in Silver Spring, which is where I grew up.

beautiful homes - but a normal size and well built

You'd never know how much money they had.

Material items are shit, folks. They mean nothing.

My family is much the same. Self made multimillionaires. We clipped coupons, shopped at Goodwill sometimes (for me it was mostly hand-me-downs), and cleaned up after ourselves. We had chores - real chores, real responsibilities - not just "did you make your bed?" We lived in a comfortable, but humble home, and you'd never know how much money they had - I had no idea until they died, and was flabbergasted.

Believe me, I have absolutely no desire to live in a big house, or own a fancy car, even though I could quite easily afford it. More is not necessarily better, and material items get phased out for more "new, better" stuff. Just stuff.

I feel like those who lust over big houses, expensive cars, and the perfect everything, are self-medicating some weird insecurity with things and stuff. Those things don't make you who you are.

I never really understand the cheap mindset. Why would your parents become millionaires if they wanted a blue collar lifestyle, why not enjoy your money while you are alive rather than surprising everyone when you are dead

Because it's the best feeling in the world to have fuck you money. I can tell my boss and my husband to go jump in a lake. I couldn't do that if I "enjoyed" my money while I am in my big earning years.

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

+1

How much are you driving that this would even make a regular difference? Oooohhh the seat warmer heats up 25 seconds faster. Totally worth it!

I completely don't get it.

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

You are really rude. I said above, only you can decide. You couldn't understand how something adds value, and I was explaining how it does in my case. Then you flip it around and say how it doesn't add value to your life. That is fine, but don't act like an idiot when you ask a question and get opinions and they are different from your own.

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Anonymous wrote:I think women who had epidurals are wimps.

I think the women who don't have epidurals or any other kind of pain relief are sanctimonious and need pats on the back for going natural. Good for you if you always wanted to experience transition and the ring of fire, but don't expect that you'll get a trophy or a cookie because you're so "tough."

NP. I had two natural births. I don't think women who got epidurals are wimps but I do feel tough for having gotten through it without meds. I don't need a trophy or a cookie. My own satisfaction is enough. Also, my husband will bring up (just to me) how amazing I am for having done it. I like that he's so proud of me.

You don't have any professional accomplishments for him to be proud of you for?

We both graduated from the same ivy league school and have similar careers. Giving birth is something I did that he won't ever do. But he's proud of me for lots of things. There's no rule that husbands have to choose one thing to be proud of.

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Anonymous wrote:I choose to be a SAHM because I cannot stand working. I hated deadlines, and dealing with bosses, and just having to get dressed up spanks and all. It was for the birds. I love being home and enjoy getting to spend 100 percent of my time with the kids. I don't care what people say, I'm not missing anything about the working world. I am a frumpy house fraus. And I'm proud.

You are not alone.

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

+1

How much are you driving that this would even make a regular difference? Oooohhh the seat warmer heats up 25 seconds faster. Totally worth it!

I'm too poor to understand.

Fixed it for you

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

+1

How much are you driving that this would even make a regular difference? Oooohhh the seat warmer heats up 25 seconds faster. Totally worth it!

I'm too poor to understand.

Fixed it for you

Over a million cash in the bank, so I don't think so. But keep telling yourself that hon Yes yes, everyone's just jealous of you. Got it

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Anonymous wrote:I think women who had epidurals are wimps.

I think the women who don't have epidurals or any other kind of pain relief are sanctimonious and need pats on the back for going natural. Good for you if you always wanted to experience transition and the ring of fire, but don't expect that you'll get a trophy or a cookie because you're so "tough."

FTM here (20 weeks along). I am hoping for a natural birth because I'm genuinely scared of a needle in my spine and the potential, although rare, side effects. Also, I want to learn how to work with my labor pains to speed things along instead of fighting against what is happening due to pain, fear, etc.

That being said, I don't judge my friends who went to the hospital and immediately decided to get an epidural (in fact I'm open to getting one myself if I really need it). Thank goodness we have options in this country. I really don't see why people need to judge other women's labor choices either way.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe not a minority or niche opinion, but the 21 drinking age has outlived its usefulness and needs to be abolished in America. Old enough to vote, pay taxes or join the service= old enough to drink. States should be free to lower the legal age to 18 or maybe 19 to keep alcohol more out of reach from high school kids.

My college president was a member of "Choose Responsibility", a coalition of college presidents who banded together around 2008 and commendably acknowledged the fact that prohibition doesn't work, this stopping young adults from purchasing booze or coming into bars after certain hours= dangerous underground campus drinking culture. The group proposed a conditional drivers licenses for new drivers under 21 who completed extra alcohol education. Pass the class and you can buy beer or wine but not liquor. But if you get an alcohol-related driving offense then your alcohol and driving privileges get suspended til you're 21. I get why the Feds raised the age in the 80s, but now that road deaths are down and society now treats DWI seriously it's time we treated 18-20 year olds as real adults. A few schools (AU I believe) have gone bone dry and even 21+ students are barred from having alcohol at parties or in their dorm rooms. College frats and sororities now serve as the de facto campus speakeasies; I can't help but wonder how much less antisocial behavior (especially sexual assault) there'd be on campuses if we took some of the novelty/forbidden fruit aspect out and encouraged moderation instead. College kids will drink eventually...why kid ourselves that prohibition works?

+1000.

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You haven't answered the question. In what way does a luxury SUV change your practical, everyday life? I get that it's probably a confidence boost to an insecure self esteem that needs to be showered with things to make them feel better, but does a Mercedes SUV really add that much value driving in your daily life, than say, a Honda SUV? I know it's tough to imagine that my questions aren't rooted in "jealousy," because I could easily go out and get one in cash today. I genuinely don't understand the difference as significant.

I'm not sure what part of 'comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features you have trouble with understanding.

The Mercedes has more comfort, safety, quality of construction, technological innovation, features than the honda

NP, I am not a car person or a luxury goods person, but i get easily stressed driving. This is obvious to me. A smoother, safer ride. It just feels better and it really does add to the quality of life every day if you drive every day! GPS, heated seats, great sound system, screens in back for the kids, the new car smell. This is somewhere to spend the money IF it will improve your life (only you can decide) and if you can afford it.

I drive 15 miles a day. Since I spend 30 minutes a day in the car, I don't care how much better the Mercedes is than my Honda. Capiche?

+1

How much are you driving that this would even make a regular difference? Oooohhh the seat warmer heats up 25 seconds faster. Totally worth it!

I'm too poor to understand.

Fixed it for you

Over a million cash in the bank, so I don't think so. But keep telling yourself that hon Yes yes, everyone's just jealous of you. Got it

1/200 Americans have a net HHI over 1.5 million. Your bank account isn't as impressive as you think