Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno refuses to oppose the congressional campaign of the man accused of scalding his daughter with boiling water and fracturing his granddaughter's collarbone.
In religious conservative culture, women are always blamed for the bad behavior of men. If only the girl or woman had been reverent, meek, modest, or respectful enough, the man wouldn’t have harassed or assaulted her. Bad things don’t happen to good women, so if something bad happened, it was because she wasn’t good. A father will “love” his daughter and still blame her for causing the abuse.
To add on: It seems that now that he’s seen how the political wind is blowing on this story and that Miller’s violent history going back to high school is being reported, Moreno is now supporting his daughter.
Men who want to be “protectors” have to acknowledge that most women are attacked by men whom they know — partners, friends, and relatives.
Until then, men will continue fantasizing about beating up a stranger jumping out of the bushes, which is just that — usually a fantasy — and no help to women at all.
Thank you so much for this. It needs to be said over and over again. This is who they are. The so- called defenders of families and women will eat their young. I saw a poll the other day---and I know polls are not to be trusted---but--maybe this one can be. It showed that Republican voters do not see accusations of domestic abuse or sexual assault as being disqualifying for candidates for office. I know---of course they would say that---because they've already shown that by voting for Trump. Still. I hope the rapture comes and raptures all these folks to wherever they deserve to go before it's too late. Thank you again. I really appreciate your essays.
In religious conservative culture, women are always blamed for the bad behavior of men. If only the girl or woman had been reverent, meek, modest, or respectful enough, the man wouldn’t have harassed or assaulted her. Bad things don’t happen to good women, so if something bad happened, it was because she wasn’t good. A father will “love” his daughter and still blame her for causing the abuse.
This.
Part of Genesis 1:26-28 white male Christian dominion is "WCN men can do whatever they want, and everyone else has to take it."
To add on: It seems that now that he’s seen how the political wind is blowing on this story and that Miller’s violent history going back to high school is being reported, Moreno is now supporting his daughter.
I'm amazed by how spineless and unprincipled some politicians are.
Some things are more important than politics and winning elections.
Men who want to be “protectors” have to acknowledge that most women are attacked by men whom they know — partners, friends, and relatives.
Until then, men will continue fantasizing about beating up a stranger jumping out of the bushes, which is just that — usually a fantasy — and no help to women at all.
Thank you so much for this. It needs to be said over and over again. This is who they are. The so- called defenders of families and women will eat their young. I saw a poll the other day---and I know polls are not to be trusted---but--maybe this one can be. It showed that Republican voters do not see accusations of domestic abuse or sexual assault as being disqualifying for candidates for office. I know---of course they would say that---because they've already shown that by voting for Trump. Still. I hope the rapture comes and raptures all these folks to wherever they deserve to go before it's too late. Thank you again. I really appreciate your essays.
100% agree. It’s sickening. Every woman deserves to be safe from abuse and DV. But jeebus if someone were doing this to my child…
(Minor typo in the penultimate paragraph. “Her child” or “his grandchild” not “her grandchild”.)
Brilliant!
Because they devalue women and girls.