links for 2009-08-09

  • "We profess to being shocked at one or another of these outlandish crimes, but the shock wears off quickly in an environment in which the rape, murder and humiliation of females is not only a staple of the news, but an important cornerstone of the nation’s entertainment." — One of the few discussions of the crazy guy that shot women at the gym that isn't filled to the brim with misogyny and victim blaming. Women are not obligated to date you, dude. If you can't get a date, it isn't a woman's fault.