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submitted 6 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) by Quexotic@beehaw.org to c/politics@beehaw.org
 

I feel like this is probably pretty effective. I feel like it should be a thing.

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[–] papertowels@lemmy.one 1 points 12 minutes ago

I wonder if this results in more kids being raised in brainwashy conservative families.

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 11 points 2 hours ago

Yeah, and men who support women's right. Need to support this as well.

Seriously, look at recent events in Texas. Having sex with women while republicans are in power. It is a potential death sentence for those women.

Unless you can groove beyond doubt, one off you is infertile. And honestly, given the way some republicans are. Only trust your own eyes on the microscope when checking. Because forcing doctors to lie to women is far from beyond some of these people.

Honestly, leaving the US for a more liberal nation is the only safe option the way things are looking.

[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 hours ago

It won't matter when abortion is illegal and rape goes unpunished.

The future is hell for everyone.

[–] Eggyhead@lemmings.world 8 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

This just makes “incels”, who are known to be too intellectually inadequate to get a clue. I wouldn’t put it past them to vote away your right to say no first.

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 7 points 2 hours ago

Once the birth rate drops enough, it won't matter how many incels there are, the economy crashes without kids.

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Given that the new agenda is to end birth control, no-fault divorce and spousal rape laws, a lot of women are about to have no say past the first one. Don't get married, and if you're in a bad marriage try to get out ASAP.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 13 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Jokes on you, they're just going to go full Roman Empire and take twink concubines, apparently.

[–] mosscap@slrpnk.net 8 points 4 hours ago

Matt Gaetz has entered the chat

[–] xor@infosec.pub 23 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

so, because punishing all women is bad, it’s a good idea to punish all men?
here’s an alternative: don’t fuck republicans… they’re the ones trying to control women.

[–] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

It's not punishing anyone as much as asserting our bodily autonomy, but go off. Targeting Republicans means no pressure is applied to anyone else to change society. Not every woman will participate in the strike. The effects of it have to be wide reaching.

It's a widespread denial of the institutions behind gender relationships. Saying that the system is dangerous for women and refusing to participate in it.

[–] xor@infosec.pub 1 points 1 hour ago

but go off.

oh look, zero chance that you’re actually trying to have a conversation… yaaay internet.

Not every woman will participate in the strike.

almost none will, but if they did, it’s not going to be republican women….

[–] BallsandBayonets@lemmings.world 6 points 3 hours ago

I give it about 6 months of this strategy before conservative men will be paid to pretend to be leftists in order to impregnate women, so I understand the "don't fuck any man" strategy.

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 30 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I feel like this is probably pretty effective. I feel like it should be a thing.

It isn't. They will simply import women from other countries. And this election alone proves the fact that all women are not a monolithic group. You're not going to get a majority to follow this trend.

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 13 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

It seems to have had the desired effect elsewhere. Also I'm not sure if it's required for women to be a monolithic group. This assumption is based on the gender divide in the current election. Regardless, Trump's policies are going to have a natural impact and decreasing birth rate just due to financial strain so if there are multiple factors that are impacting the numbers that's all the better right?

https://www.iar-gwu.org/blog/iar-web/south-koreas-4b

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 11 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Korea IS A monolith when it comes to a number of factors. Culturally Korea is the antithesis of "diverse".

My point is that America is nothing similar to Korea culturally to pull this off.

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 6 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Well, I'm pretty sure you're right about South Korea. I don't see that as a reason not to try though. I can only hope that you're wrong about America. I appreciate the insight.

E: Even if it isn't super effective, every little bit helps.

[–] frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io 18 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I started this in 2016 in the lead up to the election. Got sterilized in 2022 after the Dobbs decision leaked. Too many guys are secret misogynists at best, and pro rape/anti-abortion at worst. The lectures I had to do to convince my ex that rape is rape, whether you fight off the perp or not.

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 6 points 5 hours ago

I can't imagine having to make that decision.

[–] SimplyTadpole@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 6 hours ago

Given how reactionary the average Gen Z guys are, this is less of a protest and more of a self-preservation tactic.

[–] yessikg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

White women voted for Trump so this is never going to work

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Not all of em! According to the exit poll data, 44% of women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, 54% voted for Harris. I think that's enough to make a difference. 🤷

https://www.nbcwashington.com/decision-2024/2024-voter-turnout-election-demographics-trump-harris/3762138/

[–] papertowels@lemmy.one 1 points 9 minutes ago* (last edited 7 minutes ago)

So what happens when we have a generation of kids almost entirely raised by the 44% of women who voted for Trump into brainwashy conservative families? I already see enough 5 year olds attending trump boat parades and the such to give me concern. A conservative I know dressed their kid up as Capt America yesterday because they were "defending America" after the election.

Seems like it'd suck if an entire generation was raised in these families.

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 21 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Because young men will have a much easier time getting laid when abortion is restricted nationwide and contraceptives are harder to get 🙄 talk about shooting yourself in the dick

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 4 points 4 hours ago

I'm scared they gonna a pull some Bible crap and force women to marry rapists.

[–] Chuymatt@beehaw.org 2 points 4 hours ago

One could only hope they would do that. It WOULD solve the problem.

[–] toxicbubble420@beehaw.org 6 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] cicebazna@discuss.online 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

I know what my wife's Halloween costume is going to be next year. That's all I'm saying.

[–] cicebazna@discuss.online 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

… she’s going to choose that costume… right? 😬

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 6 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

Tis but a joke. She laughed when I suggested it, so I doubt it'll come to pass.

E: I might wear the costume though. That could be fun.

[–] cicebazna@discuss.online 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

We’ll see how things go next year. She might be wearing it for more than the night.

[–] Quexotic@beehaw.org 3 points 5 hours ago

Begrudgingly upvoted