Well, I unsubscribed from XGalz (I hate solo voices on podcasts), so I guess I'll have to bow out of following this thread soon.
I really liked the ItGalz: they were a great team because Jenny had a logical mind while Lindsay's mind would dart off in unexpected directions. I think Jenny provided the safe space for Lindsay to play, even if I didn't agree with everything they said.
But L's pushback over people challenging her BLM sensitivities reminds me of how the girls unhitched from the feminist label. They were 'fine ass feminists' until feminists called them to account for, well, let's not go there.
The galz demonstrated a lot of the traits of feminism over the years but rejected the label basically (IMO) because feminists actually took them seriously enough to pay attention to what they were saying and found that they were severely wanting. Instead of listening to the feedback and trying to learn and grow, they just stomped off and declared themselves 'not feminists'.
Now Lindsay is once again being asked to account for words she herself uttered, and she's not happy. (And, really, Lindsay, your defence of repeating dodgy AF gossip from your handyman should not be that you're 'regurgitating' what you heard. I won't even attempt to address where she's going wrong with the BLM movement because I'm not qualified to say.)
I think Lindsay is a good woman - that IT Galz live in the new year, where she supposedly talked over Jen and her big news? I thought Lindsay was just excited for her friend.
But I wish Lindsay would realise how LUCKY she is, with her gorgeous kids and a really supportive family, and maybe take a seat and listen to people when they're trying to give her useful criticism.