A message for men

[Dietrich]

I was browsing on the Glock forum and came across a thread asking "Are men being emasculated?"I didn`t answer it because I keep all my deeper thoughts for this forum.That is when my mind lets me have a deep thought.Here is my answer.I absolutely love strong women.A woman who can overcome the obstacles that society puts in her way is the most sexy and attractive creature that walks this earth in my opinion.I just don`t understand how a man would not be drawn to such a woman.I would much rather have a lover who can guard my back than one who gets her life advice from Oprah.Real women don`t want an emasculated man,they want a solid dependable partner.If a man lets himself be emasculated by the media,there wasn`t much manhood there to begin with.I`m walking out the door for holiday.See you later.

[pacific nw guy]

agreed

by "Strong" i am not looking for a body builder type with a square jaw but I also dont think that is what you were referring to either.



what I am looking for is a woman like my wife, smart, strong, and very succesful in a male dominated corporate culture.

[zena]

by "Strong" i am not looking for a body builder type with a square jaw but I also dont think that is what you were referring to either.



what I am looking for is a woman like my wife, smart, strong, and very succesful in a male dominated corporate culture.

How'd you get my picture??!!!

[mx5fan]

Zena.....to funny

[Dietrich]

Zena,I`m impressed.You look so much better since you had that makeover.Hubba Hubba!!

[jfrey]

Anyone who thinks men are being emasculated needs to take a short trip to South Texas and meet a few of my friends. These guys work cattle,haul pipe and make a living working in the oil business. These guys are so manly, they would scare the curl right out of Oprah's hair. Most northern women I have seen couldn't begin to hang with these guys. Around here, they're just everyday folks.

[mr surveyor]

sssshhhhhhhhhh.....not so loud..... everyone will want to move to Texas and we will just turn into a salad bowl

[zena]

Anyone who thinks men are being emasculated needs to take a short trip to South Texas and meet a few of my friends. These guys work cattle,haul pipe and make a living working in the oil business. These guys are so manly, they would scare the curl right out of Oprah's hair. Most northern women I have seen couldn't begin to hang with these guys. Around here, they're just everyday folks.

I'm not sure what your reference to "northern women" had to do with this ? I believe Oprah was from the deep south-Mississippi. The only other women I see here are mx5fan (Colorado) and me (Massachusetts.) Last I knew, Oprah was anti-gun. And if you follow these threads at all both mx5 and myself seem well armed and working at being well prepared. And since shooting seems to be 99% men, I think we be hanging with the boys pretty regularly.

[mx5fan]

+1 on everything Zena just said.

We (women who are into guns) have entered into a world which is dominated by men and in order of us to thrive in this male dominated gun culture, we have had to adapt to be able to hang with the best of "em". I know that I've earned respect from the guys at my LGS, the gents at the range, and all of the men I know think it's great and are very supportive of women shooters.
I'm originally from New York, lived in Florida for many years, Maryland for quite a few and now happily living in beautiful Colorado. So, I suppose you could say I am originally a "northern woman". One thing is for sure I am a "gun toting woman".

[Jim K]

I'm with you Dietrich.
I'm glad I didn't marry a wimp woman. A woman with back bone is much more interesting than some submissive dependent.
A real woman makes a great partner, someone who has your back, ain't afraid to tell you when you're wrong. A woman with a firearm and a directed killer instinct is awesome!
I know some guys who feel that they have to dominate and control but I wonder if that is just a manifestation of a self identity issue.

Thank God for "strong" women.

[Bawanna]

Oprah???

Forgive me in advance for no doubt crossing all political correct lines, I normally try to fly under the radar but I have a question I've asked a zillion times since she first showed up from wherever she came from. Who is Oprah, I know who she is but you know what I'm saying, and why does anyone care what she thinks?? Who was doctor Phil until Oprah said he was somebody until she didn't like him then he was nobody but too late, everyone already thought he was somebody. Same with that Rosie, people actually listen to these, I'm reluctant to use the word human. Enough on that.
As for woman shooters, I welcome every single one of you. I've introduced many woman and young people to shooting on my dime and enjoyed it immensely. We need you and welcome you, bring your friends.
Slightly off track but Dietrich, I'm with you on the dog incident. Your in the right, your property, your castle, your a sheepdog among sheep. Pacific NW guy, seek help. I love your serious thought and consideration but in my humble opinion I don't think you and guns are a good match. I mean no ill or disrespect, I'm sure your a man of honor. Target practice, competition shoot, whatever but call a cop or Mr. Deitrich when your in a jam. Again no disrespect. I also live in the NW and have most of my life but born in MO. Should have went back.
Peace out.

[Dietrich]

I`ve never been able to understand why people put so much emphasis on what celebrities think anyway.They are entertainers,nothing more or less and their opinions are just that.Opinions! I think that a lot of people think that Oprah and company are their friends because they see them in their homes every day.That may be an easy trap to fall into if you are lonely or full of worry.Sad if you really think about it.

[Bawanna]

Lemmings

Well said indeed. I kind of relate it to the Lemming theory, where by someone like Oprah says how nice it is for everyone to jump off a cliff and millions of people would do it cause she says so. Drink the Kool Aid and we'll all go to a happier place. (Hmmm, maybe we could use this for goodness and right.)
I'm so relieved to not be kicked out of the forum yet, course it's only been half an hour, still could happen.
Just had a day dream (dont tell my boss) I dreamed that Reagan was president again and Charleton Heston was VP and ammo was free to everyone. I love america, hope we can save it.

[zena]

Bawanna45cal

Welcome to the forum and thanks for the +1 on women shooters. Most of us were introduced by the great men in our lives. And we obviously really enjoy and are welcomed by men at the ranges we use because men are the only people there! At least in my area. I'm glad you are in the forum and don't be silent!! You sound like you may be a lot of fun in here.

[medezyner]

I dreamed that Reagan was president again and Charleton Heston was VP and ammo was free to everyone. I love america, hope we can save it.

This is scarry Bawanna45cal, I had the same dream, but Ted Nugent was VP & Chuck Heston was Sec of Defense