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Aerows

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16. Divide and Conquer

Reply to WingDinger (Reply #15)

Thu Feb 16, 2012, 03:57 PM

Feb 2012

We all need to get on board with forgiveness, and letting petty insults go.

It's the petty insults that lead to divide and conquer, not remembering what we are here for - because we can do good things for one another, instead of holding onto grievances.

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It seems to me, divide and conquer works on almost every group. [View all] WingDinger Feb 2012 OP

dont believe for a moment, there were not a lot of men involved. look around you. seabeyond Feb 2012 #1

As I said, I dont think men have had Feminists backs. Even here in DU. WingDinger Feb 2012 #4

when redqueen stepped down seabeyond Feb 2012 #6

I dont really feel it is my place to judge. So, I call for compassion. WingDinger Feb 2012 #7

+ 1 musette_sf Feb 2012 #19

"They dont even agree how to term themselves, adding things to FEMINIST" redqueen Feb 2012 #2

yep, and the first thing that has to happen is the person in charge boston bean Feb 2012 #3

That person has explained why a simple resolution was not likely. WingDinger Feb 2012 #5

She is rewarded as a victor, that, that type of behavior is acceptable. boston bean Feb 2012 #8

OK, I'll tell a story. WingDinger Feb 2012 #9

Well, that's a cautionary tale... TeeYiYi Feb 2012 #10

Yes, it was. WingDinger Feb 2012 #11

I'm a little confused by your reply... TeeYiYi Feb 2012 #12

Sorry, my truth was, it taught me to stand against the world. WingDinger Feb 2012 #13

It will not work here Aerows Feb 2012 #14

The divide and conquer tactic? Or forgiveness? WingDinger Feb 2012 #15

Divide and Conquer Aerows Feb 2012 #16

Let's Roll. WingDinger Feb 2012 #17

With or without you Aerows Feb 2012 #18

Yep. Rex Feb 2012 #20