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PersonNumber503602

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78. Has that ever happened, or is that just an assumption you're making?

Tue Aug 9, 2016, 01:26 PM

Aug 2016

If it hasn't happened or threatened, then it cannot be accepted as fact just because you (or me, or anyone) thinks it may possibly happen.

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Egyptian and German beach volleyball players highlight the massive cultural divide between Western a [View all] IronLionZion Aug 2016 OP

High school girls volleyball team - 1963 MineralMan Aug 2016 #1

I wasn't in high school in '63, but that looks a LOT like Hortensis Aug 2016 #5

goils were goils and men were men Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #27

.. opiate69 Aug 2016 #93

And now it's stuck in your head, isnt it. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #98

Has been all day now, damn you!!! opiate69 Aug 2016 #99

I totally didn't understand that show, growing up. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #100

That was my wife's reaction when I watched an episode or two with her. opiate69 Aug 2016 #102

The uniforms are sexist, imo. TexasMommaWithAHat Aug 2016 #40

all sports should go back to the original Greek rules: nude events only Bucky Aug 2016 #84

Cool pic! nt lillypaddle Aug 2016 #107

I like the covered look, or at least the bottoms means less sand in your nether bits. uppityperson Aug 2016 #2

I'd think there would be fewer abrasions jberryhill Aug 2016 #32

Sand is actually the reason they wear bikinis. Xithras Aug 2016 #71

that sounds dangerous actually Bucky Aug 2016 #85

Bucky lillypaddle Aug 2016 #108

I am watching Canada vs USA and the Canadians have long leggings and short sleeved uppityperson Aug 2016 #117

Could there be a "happy medium"? No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #3

A "happy medium" between woman who are oppressed and those who are not? former9thward Aug 2016 #24

Which one is oppressed? choie Aug 2016 #57

Good ? Person 2713 Aug 2016 #58

Post removed Post removed Aug 2016 #59

The German player was forced to wear her uniform? Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2016 #63

The women have a choice of uniforms Ex Lurker Aug 2016 #68

But did they of their own free will? scscholar Aug 2016 #76

Has that ever happened, or is that just an assumption you're making? PersonNumber503602 Aug 2016 #78

Between different styles of beach volleyball attire. Crunchy Frog Aug 2016 #61

You are correct! nt No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #73

Yeah, the happy medium is that people who get outraged by exposed skin Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #25

I'd prefer them given the choice of what to wear vs dictating for men's sensibilities uppityperson Aug 2016 #38

Unless I'm mistaken, they do have the choice. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #43

Huh. Here's what a quick search gives me...new guidelines. uppityperson Aug 2016 #44

I agree 100% with your last sentence. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #48

obviously they can choose GulfCoast66 Aug 2016 #53

lol La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #70

Agree. And apparently these women may agree as well. nt No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #72

as long as we are free to wear what we want to, and are not threatened by violence for it La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #74

You're correct that no woman - or person- should be subject to violence No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #75

i think there are many styles of athletic clothing that are not bikinis. but most women athletes in La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #77

Well, we all know which one would be asking for it if she were assaulted eissa Aug 2016 #4

That woman's woman's body is actually quite exposed. Hortensis Aug 2016 #6

I'm impressed that a Muslim country has a women's beach volleyball team IronLionZion Aug 2016 #11

I was surprised. A girl we know is heading for Hortensis Aug 2016 #13

Yup, they have basketball there too IronLionZion Aug 2016 #15

Nice. Hortensis Aug 2016 #17

Progress? No. EL34x4 Aug 2016 #39

Choice is empowering IronLionZion Aug 2016 #10

I have no problem if it's an F U or a political statement eissa Aug 2016 #19

choosing hijab is much more empowering mwrguy Aug 2016 #23

"choosing hijab"? cwydro Aug 2016 #52

Yes, it's very empowering to not be called a whore for exposing your hair. Quantess Aug 2016 #60

In the US it MAY be a choice leftynyc Aug 2016 #112

Who do you think you're fooling with that chauvenistic garbage? Marr Aug 2016 #115

According to the other thread, the bikinis are optional. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #34

Luckily it's winter in Brazil. haele Aug 2016 #7

highs in the low 80s, but high humidity. Mosby Aug 2016 #8

I'd bet they know what they're doing. forgotmylogin Aug 2016 #29

It's kinda on the warm side in Egypt, you know. LeftyMom Aug 2016 #33

I would have risked MFM008 Aug 2016 #9

Those Egyptian uniforms are classy mwrguy Aug 2016 #12

Do you really suppose it'll take 20 years? tritsofme Aug 2016 #20

You are probably right mwrguy Aug 2016 #22

Adopt by choice? EllieBC Aug 2016 #54

At this rate, Rustyeye77 Aug 2016 #89

Not unless all you watch is Fox Noise DFW Aug 2016 #97

Why will Germany adopt those outfits in 20 years? Marengo Aug 2016 #62

they will never wear those hideous tools of bondage Grey Lemercier Aug 2016 #81

ridiculous statement Grey Lemercier Aug 2016 #79

The underlying message, of course, is that you are a slutty temptress Quantess Aug 2016 #106

Why would you think that? kiva Aug 2016 #90

Doubtful. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2016 #103

I think they look ridiculous leftynyc Aug 2016 #113

On DU the opression women is fine if its in the name of "sports". so are the muslim MEN wearing this msongs Aug 2016 #14

both outfits kinda suck Skittles Aug 2016 #21

My thoughts exactly. It's the madonna whore complex. boston bean Aug 2016 #49

BINGO Skittles Aug 2016 #50

Do they? Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #66

if you think women cannot participate in sexist bullshit Skittles Aug 2016 #91

You're absolutely right. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #111

Yep kcr Aug 2016 #67

Different sports and different training methods lead to different body types. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2016 #104

Especially when the men wear perfectly adequate shorts and shirts alarimer Aug 2016 #69

The Egyptian bottoms are form fitting True Dough Aug 2016 #16

Look at those Egyptian sluts even DARING to play sports al all!!! Quantess Aug 2016 #18

Fuck religious/anti-sex puritanism. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #26

Or maybe they should move to the 21st century and try it out. It's nice here, we have free wifi. bravenak Aug 2016 #37

I agree. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #42

It's taking fucking forever out here to get one damn shop opened up bravenak Aug 2016 #45

Oh, they're dragging their feet deliberately, no question. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #47

Damn. You guys got it down, why dont we just steal yours? bravenak Aug 2016 #51

absolutely. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #56

A-fucken-men. backscatter712 Aug 2016 #83

I would be fine in either outfit bravenak Aug 2016 #28

There are not many sports I ever displayed much aptitude for, sadly Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #30

Yaaas!!! Me too! bravenak Aug 2016 #36

PDX isn't exactly what you would call a Volleyball hub, though. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #41

Yeah :( bravenak Aug 2016 #46

Sports are not about booty IronLionZion Aug 2016 #31

Those outfits are better too bravenak Aug 2016 #35

The big difference is one of those two women if free to chose what she wants to wear. n/t Statistical Aug 2016 #55

+1000 leftynyc Aug 2016 #114

Bodies as art lostnfound Aug 2016 #64

Ans as a bonus they won't inspire lust in the hearts of men. TransitJohn Aug 2016 #65

I am a devoted fan of Sumo whatthehey Aug 2016 #80

The oppression of women is OK as long as it's Islam davidn3600 Aug 2016 #82

Don't tag the entire left with that bullshit leftynyc Aug 2016 #116

It should be noted that Nada Meawad did not wear the hijab (head scarf) IronLionZion Aug 2016 #86

Muslim countries have strong patriarchal social pressures davidn3600 Aug 2016 #87

I hear about patriarchal oppression every day from my fellow Americans IronLionZion Aug 2016 #88

Yeah, some people think 'oppression' is them not being allowed to tell other people what to do. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #101

Do you hear about honor killings a lot from typical Americans? Quantess Aug 2016 #109

I hear about mansplaining, manspreading, gender roles, sexualization in media IronLionZion Aug 2016 #110

Lots of body heat escapes thru the head. Covering it MUST have some effect riderinthestorm Aug 2016 #118

That's why the Islamic patriarchy of Switzerland lost to free USA IronLionZion Aug 2016 #119

Who won? MrScorpio Aug 2016 #92

Deutschland IronLionZion Aug 2016 #95

If I were playing Volleyball, I would want USA's style. Oneironaut Aug 2016 #94

They have a choice you know Calculating Aug 2016 #96

As an athletic female I would choose the bikini for comfort. Cobalt Violet Aug 2016 #105

Cruel Male Dominated Culture IronLionZion Aug 2016 #120

And here's the chaser: Blue_Tires Aug 2016 #121

Netherlands and Switzerland are under the oppression of Islamic patriarchy IronLionZion Aug 2016 #122