"Jacqui Lambie, sexism and the problem with men"

Article here. Excerpt:

'Which brings us to Jacqui Lambie and the storm of outrage over the "sexist double standard" that her preference for "well-hung" men apparently embodies. Appearing as a guest on Hobart’s Heart 107.3FM, the newly elected senator was asked what she looks for in a romantic partner.

“They must have heaps of cash and they have got to have a package between their legs – let’s be honest. And I don’t need them to speak ... the perfect man.”

Later, Senator Lambie reportedly asked a 22-year-old caller – who’d phoned in as a prospective suitor – if he was "well-hung".

"Like a donkey," the lad replied.

That the conversation was crass and inappropriate is not in question. Public representatives are elected to represent and speculation about their bedroom activities is of no importance to anybody.

But the fallout from this particular incident has provided remarkable insight into the way public perception of inequality has shifted to incorporate the (false) binary of two equal and opposing forces.

Painted as a gross example of sexism, Senator Lambie has reported that her office staff have been subjected to abusive phone calls and missives.
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Making a crass joke about dick size is hardly a "double standard" when you consider the thousands of years women have had to contend with having their bodies commodified and subject to ownership while their minds and influence have been studiously kept out of the upper echelons of power.

This is what the new backlash looks like. Instead of ridiculing critics of sexism as they once did, the beneficiaries of power have begun to claim an equal and opposite degree of oppression for themselves.'

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Cognitive dissonance has no limit.

Male politician says his ideal woman needs huge breasts, etc. He comes under fire for it and later refuses to apologize for it. Some try to insist it's either no big deal or fine because men have been on the receiving end of similar remarks in the past (which in fact, men have). And so on.

No double standard here. Yep.

But the nice thing about living in a republic where elections come up regularly is if the voters are annoyed enough with a pol for whatever reason, they can send them on their way. So, guess she'll have to see what happens. Maybe she's forgotten that men also vote.

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Hmmm. . . must have heaps of cash and a package between his legs. . . but feminists will assure you that men are never, ever, EVER objectified.

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