Is it sexist to say something like "I would never hit a woman"?

[Fido]

because you never know.  There are bizarre and strange people out there.

What if I'm walking down a dark alley and female ninjas drop down all around me??  What do I do then, if I've taken this vow?  I die, that's what I do.  H-YAH.

Of course, you defend yourself, unless they point a gun at you. That goes without saying. I didn't think this thread was about violent people attacking for no reason, be they men or women.

[Trembling Eagle]

I haven't actually struck anyone in earnest since I was about thirteen, to be honest.  If I ever have to fend off female ninjas, it's going to be a very sad sight indeed.  But I'll TRY, dammit.   

Actually, wasn't there some sort of dictator who kept all female bodyguards for a reason along these lines ~ the cultural/moral dilemma of attacking?

Khadafi keeps an all female security service

[Emily]

A very very long time ago I became so enraged that I threw loud objects on the floor and stormed out of the apartment to walk around the block five times.  Even this is an extremely negative thing.  Taking your rage out on inanimate things should be terrifying enough for the other person.  I guess everyone already knows this, but If someone is making you so mad you want to beat them up, you DEFINITELY need to leave that relationship/situation.  It's like Ghostface says "If I hit you then I might as well leave 'cause I don't deserve you."  Um... yeah.

If you ever find yourself in this situation again, I recommend walking around 5 blocks once, it's bound to be a more scenic route.

[dave from knoxville]

In the title of this topic you misspelled "sexiest".

[John Junk 2.0]

A very very long time ago I became so enraged that I threw loud objects on the floor and stormed out of the apartment to walk around the block five times.  Even this is an extremely negative thing.  Taking your rage out on inanimate things should be terrifying enough for the other person.  I guess everyone already knows this, but If someone is making you so mad you want to beat them up, you DEFINITELY need to leave that relationship/situation.  It's like Ghostface says "If I hit you then I might as well leave 'cause I don't deserve you."  Um... yeah.

If you ever find yourself in this situation again, I recommend walking around 5 blocks once, it's bound to be a more scenic route.

It's just this kind of smug comment that DRIVES ME OUT OF MY FUCKING MIND!!!!
(Throws frying pan on the floor, exits hurriedly and slams door.  Returns in 20 min.)
Well, ...You were right.  Again!

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

I haven't actually struck anyone in earnest since I was about thirteen, to be honest.  If I ever have to fend off female ninjas, it's going to be a very sad sight indeed.  But I'll TRY, dammit.   

Actually, wasn't there some sort of dictator who kept all female bodyguards for a reason along these lines ~ the cultural/moral dilemma of attacking?

Khadafi keeps an all female security service

Just like Lex Luthor!

[Pat K]

I haven't actually struck anyone in earnest since I was about thirteen, to be honest.  If I ever have to fend off female ninjas, it's going to be a very sad sight indeed.  But I'll TRY, dammit.   

Actually, wasn't there some sort of dictator who kept all female bodyguards for a reason along these lines ~ the cultural/moral dilemma of attacking?

Khadafi keeps an all female security service

That Khadafi guy always seems to have everything figured out.

[gravy boat]

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That Khadafi guy always seems to have everything figured out.

So true.  Back in the 80's I thought he'd be another flash in the pad dictator -- he'd do his time at the top, amass great wealth, and then be brutally overthrown. His staying power has surprised and he's been good for great laughs.  The Amazon "security" team (wink, wink) is nice but let's not forget some other highlights.  As a father, I always appreciated the lengths he would go to advance his son's football career:

"The coach of the Libyan national side Franco Scoglio has been sacked because, he claims, he refused to select Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and head of the Libyan Federation.

"They sacked me because I wouldn't let him play," said Scoglio after being fired on Wednesday. "And I would never have let him play, even for a minute. As a footballer he's worthless."

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020920/ai_n12648043

[Fido]

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That Khadafi guy always seems to have everything figured out.

So true.  Back in the 80's I thought he'd be another flash in the pad dictator -- he'd do his time at the top, amass great wealth, and then be brutally overthrown. His staying power has surprised and he's been good for great laughs.  The Amazon "security" team (wink, wink) is nice but let's not forget some other highlights.  As a father, I always appreciated the lengths he would go to advance his son's football career:

"The coach of the Libyan national side Franco Scoglio has been sacked because, he claims, he refused to select Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and head of the Libyan Federation.

"They sacked me because I wouldn't let him play," said Scoglio after being fired on Wednesday. "And I would never have let him play, even for a minute. As a footballer he's worthless."

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020920/ai_n12648043

 

Dude is lucky he's alive.

[Trembling Eagle]

[
That Khadafi guy always seems to have everything figured out.

So true.  Back in the 80's I thought he'd be another flash in the pad dictator -- he'd do his time at the top, amass great wealth, and then be brutally overthrown. His staying power has surprised and he's been good for great laughs.  The Amazon "security" team (wink, wink) is nice but let's not forget some other highlights.  As a father, I always appreciated the lengths he would go to advance his son's football career:

"The coach of the Libyan national side Franco Scoglio has been sacked because, he claims, he refused to select Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and head of the Libyan Federation.

"They sacked me because I wouldn't let him play," said Scoglio after being fired on Wednesday. "And I would never have let him play, even for a minute. As a footballer he's worthless."

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020920/ai_n12648043

We can't get a unified English spelling of arabic surnames, Qaadafi, Kadafi, Gadaffi, Osama, Usama etc
the Bahai spent a lot of time perfecting a system of anglicized arabic I'm tempted to say go with that.

[Pat K]

My favorites: Gadaffi and Usama. They're so much more fun than any of the alternatives.

[Bryan]

My favorites: Gadaffi and Usama. They're so much more fun than any of the alternatives.

Also good variants: Moslem and Hindoo.

[Julie]

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