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Gingerbread men banned at Scottish Parliament as part of a new drive to 'stamp out sexism'
The Daily Mail ^ | 12/14/18

Posted on 12/15/2018 7:08:28 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Gingerbread men have been replaced by gingerbread persons in the Scottish Parliament’s coffee shop in case the traditional name causes offence.

The move comes as a strategy aimed at stamping out sexual harassment and sexism was introduced at Holyrood this week after a survey found 30 per cent of women working there believed they had been sexually harassed.

But the decision to rename the sweet treat has not gone down well with everyone.

Scottish Conservative equalities spokesman Annie Wells said: ‘Surely the Scottish Parliament has got better things to do than worry about what to call gingerbread men? This is an utterly pointless gesture which simply trivialises the real issues of gender equality.’

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If there’s one common cause the world population could agree upon, I’m guessing it would involve knee-capping these PC jackwagons.


41 posted on 12/15/2018 9:16:52 PM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: weston

Gentleman fingers for equality?


42 posted on 12/15/2018 9:42:21 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (May Jesus Christ be praised.)
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To: Secret Agent Man
I never want these people to use the term Mother Nature ever, ever again.

Or 'Mother Earth'; Vinegar mother, mother country...

43 posted on 12/15/2018 9:52:55 PM PST by Bon mots
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

“Not my gumdrop button!”


44 posted on 12/15/2018 9:54:59 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: rlmorel

“Do you know The Muffin Man?”


45 posted on 12/15/2018 9:55:44 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

I remember a time when Scotland and Ireland were quite conservative. Now they are leftist bastions.


46 posted on 12/15/2018 10:01:08 PM PST by aquila48
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Can we bring back the word retarded?
Because, these people are retards.


47 posted on 12/15/2018 10:10:09 PM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.,)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

This is so stupid it’s painful.


48 posted on 12/15/2018 10:16:14 PM PST by Crucial
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To: rlmorel

That’s not bad!


49 posted on 12/15/2018 10:26:50 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

These people are prejudiced against gingers I see.


50 posted on 12/15/2018 10:27:19 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
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To: jonrick46

I too was wondering why it was that Scots couldn’t figure out how to ice boobs on to a cookie.


51 posted on 12/15/2018 10:37:27 PM PST by gnarledmaw (Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servants.)
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To: KarlInOhio; Chode
The other half I'm relieved because if they weren't worrying about genderbreadpersons they would be doing something dangerous.

They're doing both.

52 posted on 12/15/2018 10:45:25 PM PST by Lizavetta
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To: Lizavetta

sad but true...


53 posted on 12/15/2018 10:56:24 PM PST by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: mass55th

#21. No more William Wallace kilts for the men. Now they will have to wear pants with zippers. Oh the horror of it all. (One segment of my wife’s old European ancestors; Charlemagne’s brother Pepin was a direct relative in France).

Scotland has a political mix of commies/socialists, Scotland Uber Alles, and stupid people who are drowning out the great Scottish common man (and woman, must be PC).

And they want to be an independent country?


54 posted on 12/15/2018 11:39:56 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
I went to Scotland back in 2006. I was on a 3 week bus tour of the British Isles, and we visited quite a few places. I really enjoyed Scotland, much better than Ireland.

I download a lot of programs from British torrent sites. Been doing it for years. I've recently been watching a 3 part BBC series called Rise of the Clans. It's presented by Neil Oliver. Part of the reason I watch the programs he presents, is because I love his Scottish brogue. The other reason is that the Brits do great historical documentaries...and of course mysteries. Sure beats most of the crap they have on U.S. television. If you're interested, here's the link to info on the program:

Rise of the Clans

And here's a link to Neil Oliver's official website:

Neil Oliver

55 posted on 12/16/2018 12:24:15 AM PST by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

Thanks. I’ll give this information to my wife. She liked Scotland when she went there many decades ago, and one of our good friends is from Ireland so we get to learn what is going on there.


56 posted on 12/16/2018 12:34:25 AM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

What do gingerbread men and Scottish proggies have in common?

NO BALLS.


57 posted on 12/16/2018 12:36:04 AM PST by BTerclinger (MAGA)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

What about women named “Ginger” who are victims of sexual harassment? Using their name to describe a cookie trivializes their suffering andre-victimizes them.

Instead of the highly inflammatory and insensitive “gingerbread-person,” I suggest we The non-offensive “Simulated Spicebread Entities” as an alternative.

These edib,e treats may become a new “traditional” favorite for the Non-Religious Winter Time of Reflection, where we all gather to sing carols.

Oops, can’t say “carols” - I almost forgot their might be gender-neutral biological beings named “Carol” and don’t wish to offend them by appropriating their name to cavalierly describe the Multicultural Songs of Myrth and Goodwill I sing around the Yule Log. I probably should stop using “Yule” too - for those offended by nonbinary pronouns.

Happy Whatever Season of the Year You Happen to Identify With, from me and mine.


58 posted on 12/16/2018 1:03:46 AM PST by confederatecarpetbag
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To: gundog

outstanding!


59 posted on 12/16/2018 1:10:05 AM PST by Ahithophel
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To: Beowulf9

especially THOSE guys!


60 posted on 12/16/2018 1:11:54 AM PST by Ahithophel
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