Department of Public Works employee Eric Batman claims that having to see a Progress Pride flag flying outside the department’s Alhambra, California, headquarters during the month of June effectively forces him to “celebrate, recognize, and solemnize conduct and actions that he views as sin” in conflict with his sincerely held Christian religious beliefs, according to a lawsuit filed in March by anti-LGBTQ+ evangelical nonprofit the Liberty Counsel.

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[–] 15 points 4 months ago (15 children)

Yes, gendered insults are much better.

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  • [–] 15 points 4 months ago (6 children)

    I haven't associated bitch with gender, like, ever. Language evolves over time

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  • [–] 12 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

    So you don't think that the reason "bitch" is used to insult a man as being weak has anything to do with the fact that it's a feminine slur?

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  • [–] 0 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    I'm not totally disagreeing, but I also can't square it with the term "asshole". What does the term for someone being mean have to do with the end of your digestive tract? Why do "cunt" and "pussy" have almost opposite meanings, and "cunt" being very similar to how we use "dick" or "asshole" to refer to a person?

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  • [+] -9 points 4 months ago (7 children)

    In what way is "little bitches" gendered?

    Wait, are you thinking I'm using the definition of "female dog"?

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago (6 children)

    Okay, what definition are you using?

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  • [–] -5 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    Someone who's weak, submissive, pathetic, and blames all others for their short comings and insecurities.

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  • [–] 14 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    "Weak, submissive, pathetic" like the traditional misogynistic view of women? The one that gets applied to men to suggest they are being feminine as an insult?

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    In no way did I ever say women are weak, submissive, or pathetic. That kinda seems like you drawing your own lines.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    If you were to call a woman a bitch would it mean the same? Would you be calling her weak and submissive?

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