Why are there double standards?
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You've fulfilled the proverb:\n\n"Fart likes no one is smelling!"\n\nGood on ya!
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The countries in question, Iran, NK, (not necessarily India) have been pretty vocal about what they'd do with nukes.  It's sort of like how if you're parents smoke and they tell you not to smoke when you're in high school, and you're like, "Yo, you smoke."  \n\nBut there's a difference between parents and teens, just like there are differences now between those who have and don't have nukes-- the biggest of which includes a little discretion and little less ambition to come up.  Double standards can't be criticized-- it's the way $h!t is.  There are no black and white scenarios, especially when discussing politics.  If there's black and white, that means there's grey in between, and some motherf--ker is always gonna exploit that $h!t while the rest of us try to maintain integrity by not participating in double standards, you know?\n\nI'm claiming a single standard is impractical.  A Smith & Wesson beats four aces-- and we're holding that $h!t now.
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Don't look now, Dobbs, but your double-standard is showing. \n\nYour party not only defended but gave THREE STANDING OVATIONS to and voted Gerry Studds into a chairmanship after he was censured for actually HAVING sex with a minor.
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Oh it's very fair.  Women put up with so many double standards, I rather like this one that we actually benefit from.\n\nWith that said, I'll never "withhold" in a relationship.  Not only do I feel that's wrong, but hey, it punishes me, too.  *grin*
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because any bias would be freedom infringement.\n\nSorry you hate it but it is an old principle that most counties have. Division of church and state.
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To vague a query.  Standards are different in different communities.  I know that sounds stupid because it is a 'standard' but it is true.
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It's called a double standard.\nIt's the same as the way white men are racists and no one else is officially.
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i dont think it is fair. it is an example of double standards. i hope in next few yrs, things like this wont exist.
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I hate double standards...its just not fair.This chick I was with, didnt want me around my family because she thought they were going to hook me up with another female . When it came to her family I never had problem being with her family but she wanted me to cater to her family but cut my family off.Im glad thats over.
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Because they think they are right and don't have respect for the beliefs of others.  You know, cuz a 2,000 year old book say to do this and do that, yet some of the "rules" are ignored while others are enforced.  Funny thing is, think about what the word gay meant just 50 years ago.  Think about how they spoke during Shakespeare's time almost 500 years ago.  Then they want to talk about interpreting something written almost 2,000 years ago?  Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.  Ok, then.
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Because people would think that's racist.\n\nI guess we're just supposed to accept that crap as normal.
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Double standard, yes.\nAm I pissed over it, AMEN. You bet.\nMy son went to Catholic school for 9 years, then public. I told him if you want to pray, talk to God, say things out loud about God, DO IT. I'll be there to fight your battles. He's never, ever had a problem. He even includes the Lord in some of his reports and never an issue. If the rules are not going to change, let's just teach our children how to remain to be themselves, be true to their religion and in a respectful way...you know, don't push your beliefs on others they way the government does, but don't step down from what your heart tells you to do.
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The reason is because people only care about themselves. This makes it hard for everyone to be treated fair.
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Because it is easier to label someone into a stereotype then actually have a meaningful discussion. This happens all the way from the US senate to ideological internet forums. \n\nReally both parties are much of the same varying on a relatively few number of issues. \n\nWhat is really alarming is those in the party cannot see this.
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Actually that has changed and if it has not changed for you then that is because you are being manipulated by a double standard invented by men who were ignorant,and women who were frigid and unwilling to enjoy s*x.\n\nLeave the outdated double standards where they belong...in the past.\n\nUs women can do what we wish s*xually just as the guys can. :)
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It's one of many "double standards" our culture still allows to exist.  For far too long, men dominated our world, making all the decisions and shaping our beliefs.  This is a perfect example of men wanting to behave the way they want, while prohibiting women from doing the same.  Unfortunately, women bought into the belief too.  The only thing positive is that today men are not looked on nearly as favorably for that behavior.  In time, tramps may just be tramps.
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It's not about being gay... you hit the nail on the head, it is about hypocrisy of the Republic party. \n\nPpl think I am joking or being facetious when I say they live by a double standard. When I make that statement, I am completely serious.