With friends like these ... ?

Mar 10, 2006 08:55

The Globe & Mail recently did an on-line poll asking "In your view, is the feminist movement its own worst enemy?61% of the 12226 respondents said yes ( Read more... )

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littlegirltoast March 10 2006, 16:45:15 UTC
I agree, in fact I think it's more than just leading - it's phrased in such a way that it folds many variant attitudes into one possible statement.

Like people might say "yes" to that who think the feminist movement is detrimental in general (which is the meaning implied by the reporting, I think) or they might say "yes" if they think the feminist movement is a good thing that's in crisis.

It turns out not to reflect anything but sheer pessimism, even though the respondant could mean something quite other.

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littlegirltoast March 10 2006, 16:45:37 UTC
ps bravo for speaking with your subscription dollars

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audrawilliams March 18 2006, 03:21:06 UTC
Yes I second that! You make me so proud, dad!

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herdad March 31 2006, 18:48:36 UTC
They will not answer. My subscription is cancelled.

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