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Mary Lincoln for the Ages
01-30-2020, 03:48 PM
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RE: Mary Lincoln for the Ages
Quote:Rob and I like to pick at each other sometimes.

That's why I'm covered in scabs.

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01-30-2020, 05:17 PM (This post was last modified: 01-31-2020 08:04 AM by Gene C.)
Post: #17
RE: Mary Lincoln for the Ages
(01-30-2020 01:26 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  I think Jason has a valid point. Many people, including some here, seem to believe that Michael Burlingame is somehow guilty of misogyny in his interpretation of Mary, yet no one can ever point to any substantial evidence other than their own bias. While Donna's point about female historians is well-taken (and all too true at times), one must admit that bias, especially where Mary is concerned, is not a one-way street.

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Well, that's your opinion
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Rob and I like to pick at each other sometimes

So If someone doesn't admit they are biased, that means they're biased?
If someone admits to being biased, are they still biased.
And what about Misterogony?

So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in?
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01-30-2020, 05:52 PM
Post: #18
RE: Mary Lincoln for the Ages
It's an opinion backed by evidence. If someone wants to claim that Burlingame is misogynistic they are free to do so, but they have to back it up with objective evidence. To simply say he hates Mary says more about the accuser than it does about him.

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01-30-2020, 05:58 PM (This post was last modified: 01-30-2020 05:58 PM by Gene C.)
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RE: Mary Lincoln for the Ages
I just hate it (oops) when you're right, except when we agree.

So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in?
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