Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:54     Subject: Re:Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
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Anonymous wrote:Women who wear make up. It's perpetuating a view of women that I find demeaning. After all the whole point of make up is to make a woman look like she is constantly sexually aroused. Ugh.




This is true. The reason make up 'works' to make a woman appear "attractive" is because it mimics the appearance of a young, fertile and sexually aroused woman who is ready for action. Ditto high heels. Think about the word "attractive". It's become the norm so nobody thinks about it anymore, but a hundred years ago, only whores and actresses wore make up.


I never wear heels because they hurt. But what does that have to do with being aroused and ready for action? Do you grow taller when you are horny?
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:51     Subject: Re:Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
Gay marriage
Gay lifestyle
Gay adoption
IVF
bratty, spoiled children
illegal immigrants
welfare
people who always have to have to next bigger, better thing (car, phone, tv, etc)
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:51     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
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Anonymous wrote:Wow, what a total shit-wreck this thread turned into.


Because folks are taking offense rather than just adding to and/or moving along. Stuff has been said here that applies to me, but I haven't found the need to "how dare you" anyone.


Oh yeah, I completely believe that the OP was not trolling by starting a post about "things I oppose, but don't say out loud" and include such mundane, non-controversial topics as adoption & interracial marriage.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:49     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
I oppose large non-profit orgs. IME, they are corrupt and the mission gets muddled when too much money is involved.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:48     Subject: Re:Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
I secretly oppose the fundraising for the Boston marathon victims. If they don't have insurance, that's one thing. But claiming that they need half a million dollars to pay medical bills and therapy bills and prosthetics, etc. Some of these folks don't even have kids or a family to support. I think it preys on people's vulnerabilities to ask for money at a time like that when most of those receiving the $ have medical insurance and likely disability, too. I don't see those same donors throwing fundraisers for families who they *know personally* who have a child born with special needs and will need lifelong care. Those families are usually lucky if they get a meal train.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:47     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
Oh I'm really opposed to the knee jerk "Something bad happened to this person, let's raise lots of money for them" reaction that goes on after every little thing now. Someone loses their home in a fire- sure, raise money. Someone's kid dies- very sad, but why exactly should I give them money or that? What does the money do for them in that situation?
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:46     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
Anonymous wrote:Wow, what a total shit-wreck this thread turned into.

To be fair, it started out as a shit-wreck as well.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:45     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
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Anonymous wrote:What things do you not agree with, but you never (or rarely) mention it to others because you fear the response and/or don't want folks to know your opinion on the issue?

For me:

-Adoption (that goes doubly for international adoption)
-Interracial marriage


Why interracial marriage? It is accepted in most (all?) religions. Is it a cultural pride thing (you know, like the Klan or the Panthers - mostly kidding)?


OP here. Doesn't matter. I'm against it and feel that it creates more discord than harmony.


If you think it "creates" discord, you might want to consider whether you are incredibly racist deep-down and believe there are inherent differences between the races that cannot be overcome in the same way that, say, different views on politics can.


Oh, she doesn't need to consider if she is racist "deep down". It is right there on the surface for all to see.


You're a little late for that particular party, buddy.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:43     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
I'm opposed to giving up all your own interests and aspirations and dreams just because you have kids.

Also opposed to getting a person to marry you and them turning into a fat, sexless ass who thinks your spouse only exists to help with the kids and bring in money. Goes for BOTH sexes.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:43     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
Anonymous wrote:Wow, what a total shit-wreck this thread turned into.


Because folks are taking offense rather than just adding to and/or moving along. Stuff has been said here that applies to me, but I haven't found the need to "how dare you" anyone.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:43     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
I am opposed to reveal parties and sprinkles.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:42     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
Anonymous wrote:" He was a good kid and turning his life around"...I have heard this many times after somebody has been gunned down 2 am in DC.


Are you describing the victim or the perp?
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:41     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
I'm scared of bird mites so would never get a bird...same with other animals except for fish.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:40     Subject: Re:Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
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Anonymous wrote:People who justify all kinds of selfish things they do that are not in the best interest of their children on the basis that by putting their own needs first, they are happier people, thus they will be better parents. Bullsh#t!!

Example: everyone who works 65+ hour weeks, people who have a 'happy hour' on their lawn every Friday while the kids play outside in nice weather. They tie one on in front of their kids every week, turn down most things so this can happen: play date? Soccer team? Nope, they have a date with a glass of wine every Friday. And the friends who let NOTHING interfere with their date night. Kids got a fever? Oh well, the sitter has our number. And the marathon runners and other fitness zealots: something has to give in order to train like that, even if its your own sleep. And a tired, cranky parent isn't a great parent or spouse either. Some people just can't put their own interests aside when needed. And I secretly think less of them, regardless of their great bank account, body, social life, etc.


The horrors of exercise and one glass of wine, every. single. week!!!


WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN???
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2013 14:40     Subject: Things you secretly oppose, but don't want other people to know:
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I'm not PP, but I hate birds. I was on a social network where several of the members posted dicture of their stupid bids and wrote about their birds. Their pictures included birds standing on their children's heads, standing on people's shoulders (parrots) birds walking around freely in people's homes. After awhile, I just dropped out of the group. I loved the people in a lot of other ways--but the excessive fetishization of the birds sickened me. I throw gravel at the birds in my neighbor's feeder because, foookin' birds, man! Who cares?


Since when is letting a pet bird come out if the cage to sit on your shoulder or walk around the house "excessive fetishization" of birds? You let your cat or dog walk around your house.

Your loss. Birds are smart and very social.


Not smart enough to not shit all over the floor, so yeah, I'll pass.


My parrot is potty trained.

Mine, too!