Exactly. This line of argument uses the (very real, sadly) fear of assault by men to tar trans women by association. Men can already do all these awful things to women: not being able to identify as … (View Post)

The trans / anti-trans split in feminism has existed since at least the 70s 2nd wave. It caused massive arguments then too. My point to Cyclefree is not to argue about the rights & wrongs of this… (View Post)

Cyclefree: I have to ask this, because I think it’s important. Have you not noticed that the main group of people campaigning alongside you for you soi-disant “sex-based rights” are exactly the same … (View Post)

As a centre for finance, the UK has been taxing the entire world in return for financial services of various kinds. Don’t knock it - it‘s kept the country afloat. (View Post)

True, but the fact remains that those in “ordinary” working PAYE jobs are paying much, much more tax as a portion of their income that almost any other segment of the tax paying classes. Eg, Wealthy … (View Post)