Comments for Anglofille

Comment on War Porn by Lucette

Lucette — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:12 +0000

Anglofille,

I don’t see the contradiction – some people see humiliating others as sexually arousing because it gives them a power rush. That the actress acts like she is enjoying it gives the power rush without the guilt. If the victim deserves it or secretly enjoys it or wanted it, then there is no guilt. But if there is enough hate, then there is also no guilt. And there are also those incapable of guilt.

Condoning the rape of men actually encourages the rape of women because those men who rape are seen as more masculine than those men who are raped. When rapist=masculinity, then men are actually encouraged to become rapists to prove that they are men. Condoning the prostitute-madonna dichotomy also encourages rape because there are the “good girls” who presumably don’t get raped and the “bad girls” who deserve it. Note that one can be as pure as the freshly fallen snow and one would still be seen to be as dirty as coal afterwards.

We live in a world where it is the victim of rape, male or female, who is judged harshly – who is made to feel ashamed or not as good as everybody else. It is not the victim who should be judged harshly.

The Rape of Men (not for the light hearted)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jul/17/the-rape-of-men

Stephen Lewis talking about the exact same thing happening to women:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrEBvioeZw

Comment on dead lines by Paul

Paul — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:20:13 +0000

Good luck with the job. As a UK-based sort-of-American I never stop wishing the two countries would use the same sized paper. I don’t care which it is, as long as I can stop faffing around importing my own ring-binders from the states to keep my tax stuff etc in.

Comment on dead lines by Dorothy

Dorothy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:22:52 +0000

I’ve got something for you – for another break from thesis revision: This is an episode of a highly popular austrian crime tv programme (with a cute dog as the main inspector, alongside a very handsome guy), set in Vienna. I think you would find this particular episode very interesting from a feminist point of view. (It’s got english subtitles, and I think they’re ok.) And the programme’s got the whole viennese humour and charm about it too (also in a creepy way sometimes), and in this episode the main villain is portrayed by Christoph Waltz from Inglourious basterds, so I think this is in every respect a complete Anglofille-must-see thing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbrJ40n7I9Q

Comment on Tebowie by Ken

Ken — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:36:16 +0000

So you probably had to hear about Denver quarterback Tim Tebow, famous for his Christian beliefs. I’m not going to get into that. I will say that Tebow seems like a pleasant young man, but he is not a professional quarterback. He has very poor form, especially throwing the ball. The immense gap distance between him and Tom Brady, (for those readers who care, the gold standard) in last weeks playoff game, was painful to watch.

So your grandmother was probably down about the trashing the Broncos took last week. I don’t get emotionally invested in these things. But I will admit today’s Patriots’ game, against the Ravens, was entertaining and compelling, even though Brady had a very mediocre day.

Comment on dead lines by Ken

Ken — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:26:00 +0000

You are right. Someone has to win it. Don’t be dissuaded by the odds. If the Fight Club material is your best, go with it.

Comment on nothing radical about the sex industry by Anglofille

Anglofille — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:31:56 +0000

i’ve seen that movie! i forgot about it till now. go liam!

Comment on nothing radical about the sex industry by Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:39:06 +0000

u kno, if u watch “Taken”, you’ll get to see liam neeson killing his way thru a bunch of human traffickers for over an hr. highly entertaining! if ur ever feeling angry about these things, that’s the movie to watch!

Comment on 2012 by Anglofille

Anglofille — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:51:37 +0000

Believe it or not, but you actually *haven’t* discouraged me from going on to higher degrees

LOL. Then I’ve failed!

Just kidding. I don’t regret doing the PhD, despite the difficulties. Go for it!

Comment on 2012 by Dorothy

Dorothy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:13:23 +0000

Yes, you’ll be all done Horray !
I actually *like* to continue studying, even more so when I have a real stable job, because then I won’t have any pressure anymore. I’ll just continue for pleasure then (and have my higher degrees a little later due to working).

Believe it or not, but you actually *haven’t* discouraged me from going on to higher degrees

Comment on bibliochristmas by Dorothy

Dorothy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:05:57 +0000

I do ! I’m not owning her completely, but I’m the one caring for her. They’re wonderful beings !