Well Iam not nearly as clever as you Col I didnt take my handle from the name of a character in a popular movie, why didnt you just call yourself Jack Nicholson?, you see my name is J L Dick and even though Iam Not as clever as you, at least Iam an original. You know Col the one thing you and Bill Murray a.k.a. carlspackler have in common is your lack of originality, that and your inability to contribute anything useful to this board.
Grampa Al Lewis of the "Munsters" fame Died over the weekend at age 95.Movies , TV, Restaurantuer and Radio personality. Good night sweet prince of darkness.
A great entertainer, maybe, but more significant, give me a break, Betty Friedan did more to change our attitudes about women than any entertainer could have in 10 life times and even though it was not her intention, she probably made it easier for women to go into the business of providing without feeling ashamed of what they are doing. I can only assume you arent old enough to remember things befor the womens movement.
I mean no disrespect with my comments so bear with me as I think outloud. I am a college graduate. I am not an introvert. I keep up with current events and am rather intelligent. I am no youngster either.
With all that said, I had never hear of Betty Friedan prior to this thread... yet I knew all about Grandpa Munster. At work today I asked about her and no one knew who I was talking about, including women. However... they all seemed to know about Grandpa Munster's passing as well as that of Coretta Scott King... but not a one knew Betty Friedan. Reading these posts, neither I or my coworkers were the only ones who didn't know her or what she had done for society.
So my question is... since Betty Friedan's death appeared to go unnoticed by most... does this indicate her legacy is overrated? Or does is it indicate that society has such little opinion of women that her accomplishments went unrecognized (because no one cares)?
Again, I mean no disrespect with these comments... just inviting everyone's opinions on the issue.
I understand, Iam a generation removed from most on this board, but its really sad that we dont remember our own history, especially since it has such a profound effect on our daily lives and so many don't even know why.
That article definitely answered my question. There is no question of the degree of her legacy. I feel foolish for being so out of touch with our history.
I have to say while I don't expect everyone to understand details about her, I'm surprised people don't recognize the name and have at least some idea who she was.
I'm in my 30s anyway, and I know full well who she is; I have to assume my peers do as well.
I see your postings and i have to say....GET A LIFE. Or better yet, seek some help in some sort of therapy. I uaually just laugh at your postings but i really think you need some therapy.
I, too, am a whore, and I took a ton of women's history in college, but obviously and ashamedly didn't get to Betty Frieden. (I always considered our beloved Nina Hartley to be my liberator when it came to my sexual freedom) Because of JLDick's post, I was inspired to read about Frieden, and I have to say thank you for dropping the seed. I'm fascinated by the women who've brought us to where we are today in our freedoms as women(and as hobbyists, you should be thankful as well). Others influences of mine would be Xaviera Hollander and the original Charlotte Perkins Gillman. Thanks for adding to my list, JL. xoxo Jenn
I, too, am a whore, and I took a ton of women's history in college, but obviously and ashamedly didn't get to Betty Frieden. (I always considered our beloved Nina Hartley to be my liberator when it came to my sexual freedom) Because of JLDick's post, I was inspired to read about Frieden, and I have to say thank you for dropping the seed. I'm fascinated by the women who've brought us to where we are today in our freedoms as women(and as hobbyists, you should be thankful as well). Others influences of mine would be Xaviera Hollander and the original Charlotte Perkins Gillman. Thanks for adding to my list, JL. xoxo Jenn
I admit that I did not know who Ms. Friedan was and was glad that JLDick answered my question in the courteous manner he did. I was disappointed, however, that this thread turned into an indictment on ignorance. We know what we know and learn from those who know more. Not one of us is any lesser a person for not knowing what we have not learned. I learned about Friedan from this link and then doing the same kind of research TJ did. Now I know. No she was not a major influence in my life but I am sure she was in many others. P.S. You two ladies are far from being whores, you are articulate and bright and reading your posts have always been a pleasure. I think courtesan is more appropriate.
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