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American Taliban
But wearing a mask was a restriction of their freedom. >

Same in schools. Parents were threatening school board members, administrators,  and teachers for enforcing mask mandates but had no issue with making a girl put on a giant sweatshirt if she had a visible bra strap. >

The policing of girls clothing in schools is crazy >

The policing of girls in general is crazy. It’s like giving people the green light to blame a child for the way she dressed when she gets raped. I can already hear the “well if her skirt wasn’t 3 inches above the knee” line already >

I remember a rape case a while ago in the US where the defense was since the young woman was wearing a certain kind of underwear, then she clearly consented to sex. 
There was a similar defense in Ireland a few years ago.  I don't know if either was a successful argument,  but still pretty stunning to even present to a court. >

There's been all sorts of crazy things like that. Like saying if she didn't want it, then there was no way that her blue jeans could've been removed. (I think that was from a judge, but my memory is fuzzy.) Or if it was an actual rape then she wouldn't get pregnant. (That was a Republican congressman.) >

"If it's legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down"
That shithead is dead now, and the world is a better place for it >

When people say stuff like that I always wonder if they really believe it or if it's a deliberate lie to push their agenda. Cause it gives the impression they've never actually met a human woman
Edit :: this comment has turned out to be somewhat controversial and I'm just gonna throw it out there, if you disagree with what I'm saying please say why cause I am fascinated who I offended here >

With Republicans;


voter: actually believe it


representative: deliberate lies to push agenda >

If you show up "improperly dressed" does the state legislature have to call your mom to bring you more appropriate clothing or do you just get sent home for the day? >

Can't speak for the legislature but I know in law school I was coached that if I applied for any jobs in the south, I would be expected to wear a skirt suit and pantyhose and if I tried to wear a pantsuit or went without hose I would likely not get a job if it was an interview, or be sent home by the judge without hearing my case if it was a court appearance. I went to law school and nyc and even for the job market there I was coached on how to dress "conservatively" and had many classmates instruct me on where to buy hose that were worth the money if I was going to wear a skirt. It was such a culture shock after moving out of the pacific northwest especially since I don't even shave my legs or armpits which is frankly taken in stride in the pnw.
I interned for a male judge in brooklyn for a while who once complimented a young female lawyer's cardigan during a motion hearing and she intimated that the cardigan had gotten her thrown out of a couple courtrooms for being "unprofessional." It was the middle of summer and swelteringly hot outside but freezing in the court room bc of the air conditioning. A suit jacket would be unreasonable for the weather but the cardigan was perfect layering for the courtroom and very professional looking. My judge commisserated and turned to me and the other intern (both of us women) and told us solemnly that some judges are stuck in the past but that we should never be ashamed of needing a cardigan if it's cold. And it says more about those judges than it does about us if a judge shames a woman attorney for being chilly in the courtroom. >

I was coached the same way in some of the pre law classes that I took while I was getting my bachelors degree. My professor even mentioned that she’d had a judge call her unprofessional for wearing pants in a court room before. I can’t guarantee that that actually happened but I do live in Florida so I wouldn’t be surprised. >

There are still SO many judges who can't handle women wearing pants >

This paragraph really gets it:

We do applaud the impulse to look more professional in the House. Acting more professional, though, is the real trick. One way to do that: Quit wasting time on the transparently cynical “woke” wars pushed by Gov. DeSantis in his quest for the White House and focus on the real needs of the people. Stuff like affordable housing, a solution to the escalating property-insurance crisis, rising seas, diversifying an economy too dependent on tourism.

Florida, quite literally, is promoting style over substance in their legislature! >

Walter Benjamin and many critics of fascism in the 1930s and 40s said that a key component of fascism was the 'aestheticization' of politics. That is, prioritizing political style and the appearance of politics over actual politics. The culture wars are a fantastic example of this, and while both democrats and republicans are guilty of this, the republicans have taken it to extreme levels. >

So you're saying Hitler was the original tiktok influencer? >

Hitler's crew were styled by Hugo Boss...so that tracks >

And Chanel, she was a known nazi >

This comment section Bill Burrs 👍 >

When you vote to turn your state into a theocratic shithole to own the libs.
Great fun all around >


to own the libs

It's not this anymore. That ended around 2020. Now it's simply control over women. >

Oki fair. I'm apparently no really keeping up with the times. >

Medieval times, it would appear. >

I have been to medieval times.   Ate some chicken,  had a giant Stein of beer and watched a bunch of dudes on horses fight for the Queens pleasure.  I think the green knight won when I was there.   Definitely way more progressive than anything a conservative has to offer.   Don't sully Medievil Times with such mean comparisons! >

Seriously.  Pre-gaming while hanging out with a semi-legit blacksmith, enthusiastically yelling for "your" knight and watching people encounter soup with no spoon = hilarious evening, even without all the horses and swords and stuff. >

Do they still sell the light-up pacifiers in the gift shop? (The ones for grownups, not babies) >

It's funny how the same people that run around screaming people are "TaKinG AwaY MuH FreeDomZ" Are literally the ones taking people's freedom away. >

My freedoms mean “fundemental rights.”  My freedoms are fundamental.  Yours are not.  
Mine are based on truth.  Yours are not. >

Uh... /s?
Rights aren't based in truth. They not a real thing, they're just guarantees that are supposed to be upheld. There's no such thing as a fundamental right, it's just something we made up and collectively decided to follow. >

Try to explain that to them. >

How is this going to solve any problems real people are facing? >

Well, for Republicans it solves a problem because they are constantly at war with women, and continually need to flaunt it. >

There’s no fucking way that map is accurate. Iowa is 96% white and voted republican. And there’s a disclaimer at the bottom saying that no matter how he broke it down, all non white votes in every state went democrat. >

It's an old post I think from the 2012 election >

So not really relevant at all. Especially with that being Obama’s cycle. >

Under His Eye. >

When the walls fell >

Temba, his arms wide >

I'll be honest I only remember parts without refreshing memory but I knew you chads would absolutely come out of the woodwork in solidarity haha >

These conservative men who yell about Sharia law telling American women to cover up. >

Their problem with Sharia is that it comes from a competitor religion. They don't care about the quality of evidence or lack there of for why people should follow it, or the impediment on rights. >

If it wasn’t for different beliefs the extremists of every religion would love eachother. >

Florida Republicans admit they are unable to control themselves if they happen to see the slightest bit of lower femur. >

Its like Borat saying Pence can't be left alone with a woman because he's such a hound. >

Men's dress code is much stricter. Nothing above the ankle. >

Also bullshit. IDC if my rep is wearing shorts as long as they pass laws that actually benefit people rather than arguing over stuff like this. >

To be enforced by nuns with measuring tape and paddles >

But concealed guns are OK - Amiright >

Gotta keep them lady-parts well concealed too! >

Small government party folks. >

The whole goal is to drive women out of political discourse and high school athletics.
The right wing hates Title IX so they instituted the menstrual rule.  Now they are trying to make being a women in politics a burden. 
The GOP and the right wing are a theocratic crazy land. >

Republican men can force you to birth.  You better believe they can tell you how to dress.  If ya keep voting republican, pretty soon you will lose the right to vote.  But y'all go ahead and keep drooling at the polls...... >

Next up - All women representatives must make sandwiches for everyone's lunch >

and always be prepared to assume any position of subservience..... >

Please refresh my memory, this is the party that champions personal freedom? >

Ohio did this too. Women aren't allowed to show their arms, among other restrictions. >

Missouri did the same. >

Gilead did the same. >

Also no spaghetti strap tank tops. Violations will result in you having to wear your PE clothes for the rest of the school day. Your parents can collect your clothes at the end of the day. >

Was this a problem that needed fixing?  Were members showing up in mini skirts, low cut tops, swim suits, or some other overly revealing clothes? >

It was if you are a misogynist. >

Florida sounds like a right shithole. >

It is literally and figuratively America’s cock and balls. >

It is also hot and sweaty down there too! >

If I were a member, I'd show up every day in a men's suit and tie.  Fuck these creeps. >

Oklahoma just did this too.  Concerted effort between red States. >

The GOP want women in the kitchen making dinner. They’re incrementally reestablishing their control over them with rules like this. >

They will be sent to reeducation cooking camps, until they master the art of Salisbury steak. I mean I hope s/ >

Tucker Swanson Carlson loves a good Salisbury steak. He can probably eat as many TV dinners as he wants. >

You KNOW he's all about those Hungry Man TV dinners. >

I just envision him walking the factory floor just grabbing free TV dinners right off the assembly line. I wonder if he eats the little brownie first while he waits for the mashed potatoes that get nuclear hot to cool down? >

I remember they'd make the girls kneel on the floor and use a dollar bill as measurement. >

That's a little too on the nose >

It's what they did, though. >

As said before - guns have more rights, than females in Florida >

Agree, women should have the right to bare arms. >

Well in this case *bare more legs >

Oh right…that’s Missouri
Why Are Women Now Required to Cover Their Arms in the Missouri State House? >

But this will expose ankles! >

Do people really care that they're instituting a pretty standard business dress code? I mean, no sleeveless shirts and nothing too short seems pretty boringly usual for so many things I just can't bring myself to have an issue with it if the majority of the legislature wants it that way. >

I see nothing wrong wit this and Florida’s government antics usually pisses me off >

Right?
I feel weird arguing that Florida didn't do anything weird or wrong here, but this time it's just a building/employee dress code that has everyone talking about The Handmaid's Tale. >

You should look professional. >

Lol can't wear shoes without socks, they probably think it makes you look gay.
You can tell someone over the age of 50/60 thought this up >

It’s official, formal government business— should everyone just show up in t-shirts and sweatpants?