kyburg | sunfell brought it to my attention -

Maureen Dowd suspects the feminist movement was some sort of cruel hoax. Men would rather marry their secretaries or nannies than powerful, accomplished women.

So...that being married successfully twice, and being 44 has nothing to do with my 137 IQ. (Mensa can kiss my shiny metal ass - I hate those tests, and I don't test consistently. But I do test above 127 -)

Good fucking grief.

*thinks*

Could be because I didn't date. Hmm. Didn't date. Hmm.

Hmm. Could be because I didn't make "getting a man" my main goal in life. Hmm. Was quite prepared to live alone all my life and adopt 18 year olds when I retired. Hmm.

*throws paper across the room* Like I would turn my head for someone who just wanted to date their MOMMY. Hmm.

Here is the classic example of "for every dumb thing we do to women, we do two dumb things to men" argument I trot out at every feminist meeting I've ever been to. No, don't be bright and intelligent, ladies. Men just want to fuck you. And then not speak to you. Oh, and if you want to be just like dear old Mum, all the better.

WTF. What.

Frankly, I think I married a guy like my Mom - seriously. Tender, sensitive and will kick your ass.

Although, ignoring the modeling is at your peril - James Herriot (of the 'All Creatures Great and Small' vet book fame) once mentioned that you should watch your potential spouse's interactions with the parent of opposite gender for clues as to how they likely will treat you. He was right. You don't want a Mamma's Boy, of course, but a fellow who respects, likes and supports his mother will likely do the same for you. One who ignores, complains and expressly avoids her? When you're in a pickle, who's going to handle most of it? Guess.

And a daughter who adores, respects and supports her father? As well as questions him on his politics? She can come over here and sit by me!

Your mileage may vary.

I should go post this over at