I think we are all forgetting some very simple truths in favor of speculation and generalizations about gender behavior.

Cenk's outlook is not only wrongheaded, but it is kind of sad.  Deep down, we all know that no one wants to be lied to, period.  If some women seem to tolerate deceit, or indeed seek dishonest relationships it is often because they are afraid to think that they deserve any better. This is also true of men who permit themselves to be taken advantage of or deceived.  

Fear of not being good enough, or pretty enough, or fear of being alone can convince some that they should tolerate lies or other offenses because they may never do any better.  Fear and cowardice are also at the root of those who choose to lie, rather than freely express what they actually desire.

  If one is interested in playing the field, this is perfectly normal.  There are plenty of men and women who don't want any committment who can be honest about their intentions and have a great time together.  It can be quite liberating!

 Those who wish to be in a committed relationship should seek a true, honest connection with another person; a soul mate.  True love does exist but it begins with self-love and the recognition that we are worthy of love.

 

 

 

by fojanis on 01/24/2009 05:47:09 AM EST

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I agree that Cenk's attitude is wrongheaded. There seems to be a lot of mindlessly sexist news items- the photo of Madonna's bush and Cenk's boorish response being a good example. I'm not surprised at the lack of female membership. 'Women like being lied to'- how fucking ridiculous is that?

by dan pearce on 01/24/2009 06:29:54 AM EST

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No one in their right mind likes being lied to. However in this day and age we are all so used to being lied to, we are all either, too cynical to believe anyway, or so apathetic to falsehoods that they elicit next to no response, how far have we come??? 

by bazcomau on 01/28/2009 12:24:21 AM EST

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Cenk's mistake is to make his statement gender-specific.

 Also, I don't think he means that women innately enjoy deception, but that their expectations are now so low that lies are tolerated.

by YuryTheEnglishTutor on 01/24/2009 11:39:43 PM EST

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Women lie their asses off and play the hell out of men more often that you would think.

 It's not just something that men do. It's what selfish people do that are only concerned with themselves, which is what our culture has bred alot of unfortunately.

by diglass on 01/25/2009 07:25:45 PM EST

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