The fragile egos of many white men

[YoungDemCA]

Ever notice how that, in the midst of all the sexist jokes, the general mean-spirited banter, the "tough guy" act, the MRA talking points, the death threats directed against feminists and others online who dare to question the Straight White Male, and all the other "macho" posturing and bullshit, many of these men are incredibly insecure, with easily bruised egos and inferiority complexes?

I'm sure you've all seen this on DU and other websites, maybe even some IRL (In Real Life). Here's an example from another (no-political) forum: Someone posted a thread about how Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg's campaign urging people to think twice before calling young women and girls "bossy" was the "stupidest campaign ever." The thread quickly degenerated further into people whining about the "bitchiness" of people (read: women) who are "taking political correctness too far." Furthermore, a few posters even brought in a few of the MRA "Men are the REAL victims of sexist oppression!" easily debunked talking points. And many of the posters complained about "not being able to say what we want, when we want" and "the erosion of free speech!" because of the "PC brigade." Hmm..where have we hear that before?

Basically, the thread was a sorry display of sexism and misogyny from a forum that is not political, but is definitely dominated by middle-class white men (who, as I have found, tend to have fragile, easily provoked egos). You'd think we'd be past this in 2014...but as you all know, sadly, we are not. Far from it.

[seabeyond]

1. "You'd think we'd be past this in 2014" you really would think that we would be. but, i suggest we

are actively taking steps backwards. maybe even a backward jog, lol

[UtahLib]

2. This reminds me of something my Dad

told me when I was just beginning to date. Any man who spends an inordinate amount of time thumping his chest in an effort to prove his manliness or masculinity, is usually trying to convince himself and is actually camouflaging an easliy bruised ego.

[ismnotwasm]

3. I see it all the time

If it was all RWers I'd understand-- at least they don't pretend. It's the ones who claim to be left (but are most likely libertarians that pass) that feel like stepping in dogshit

[demigoddess]

4. so true, so true

what is it about men that has to put women down in order to feel complete?? Deep insecurity. Thank gosh the men in my family are more secure than that!!!

[YoungDemCA]

7. 1 post?

Hmm...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

8. Let me guess

You are from the south ...

[hlthe2b]

9. The poster is no longer able to post in the thread

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(or the group). It would seem a group dedicated to feminism would be the last place a brand new poster would register their one and only comment--calling out feminists as "cowards"

[ismnotwasm]

10. Whoa nelly

Do the words "entitlement" or "racism" ring a bell?

[Sheldon Cooper]

17. LOL!

You came back so soon!

[ismnotwasm]

18. OMG

[hlthe2b]

24. Not subtle, newbie... you are fooling no one.

[BainsBane]

6. Absolutely

In fact, the MRA ideology comes from a mixture of self-pity and self-loathing.

[Squinch]

11. Braggadocio and attempts to subjugate women are actually nothing more than fear of humiliation.

[Kali]

14. say what?

[ismnotwasm]

19. What race?

Are you making a racist statement about black males?

[ismnotwasm]

25. What do you mean why?

What why? You want to discuss discuss.

[hlthe2b]

27. The poster can no longer respond in this or the previous incarnation....

Flagrant flame-baiting...

[Squinch]

30. I'm not seeing any PPR on the profile. Why can't they post? Can't say I'd be sorry.

[hlthe2b]

35. ...

they've been blocked from the group... Subsequently, it appears MIRT did PPR them.

[Squinch]

36. And NOW they've been PPR'd!

They seem to be swarming.

[Squinch]

29. What would make your mind jump right to black males like that for no reason? Why would you

stereotype like that? Some might interpret your posts as being racist about black men.

Hey! I think I get this game. But, really I don't know why you would want to play it.

[uppityperson]

21. Well, yes. Next question?

and shaking my head

[ismnotwasm]

22. Heh

[uppityperson]

23. Ah, it is the "some" might say ploy

[ismnotwasm]

26. Ah!

Or a plot-- how very clever, so clever.

But, I think we should talk about doors.

[uppityperson]

33. Yup

[Squinch]

28. That is positively bonkers, not to mention ridiculous. There. I've clarified.

[Squinch]

15. Well, no. There is no reason on earth to interpret it that way, so they probably won't.

So, uh, what the hell are you talking about with that, anyway?

[Skittles]

31. aw they are worse than insecure

they are downright infantile

[sufrommich]

39. It's so obvious here on DU,obvious and pathetic.nt

[sufrommich]

41. Okey Dokey, Freeper. nt

[hlthe2b]

42. Seems this incarnation must have been caught by Skinner's autoblock for repeat offenders

Just as I was about to block (again)..

Motivated little troll, though.

[Skittles]

43. must of hit a real nerve with that paranoid, insecure piece of shit

[redqueen]

44. This thread is a trip. nt

[AAO]

45. "The fragile egos of many white men"

The word "many" is such an important word. I'm a "melanin deprived male" and my ego is not fragile. Hell, I'm not even sure I have an ego. Leggo my ego!