Olympic Committee announces new Policy protecting females

Friday, March 27, 2026

The policy explains that, for all disciplines on the sports programme of an IOC event, including the Olympic Games and for both individual and team sports, eligibility for any female category is limited to biological females. Eligibility for the female category is to be determined in the first instance by SRY gene screening to detect the absence or presence of the SRY gene. Based on scientific evidence, the IOC considers that the presence of the SRY gene is fixed throughout life and represents highly accurate evidence that an athlete has experienced male sex development. Furthermore, the IOC considers that SRY gene screening via saliva, cheek swab or blood sample is unintrusive compared to other possible methods.

Posted by lfthndthrds at 06:10 PM | 117 COMMENTS | permalink

Speaking about the policy, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said: "As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition. The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts.

Comments

GOP is ecstatic, because of how important it is to them to protect females.

#1 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 08:16 AM

This has nothing to do with the GOP. Maybe you didn't read the attachment.

#2 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 09:14 AM

#I
This has nothing to do with the GOP. Maybe you didn't read the attachment.
#2 | Posted by lfthndthrds

You mean the official announcement by the IOC? Maybe you're unfamiliar with the facts the IOC excluded from their press release.

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with US President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Trump's executive order
In the US, President Donald Trump signed the executive order "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" in February last year, and pledged to deny visas to some athletes attempting to compete at the LA Olympics. The order also threatened to "rescind all funds" from organizations that allowed transgender athletes to take part in women's sports.

Within months the US Olympic body updated its guidance to national sports bodies citing an obligation to comply with the White House.
www.msn.com

#3 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 10:43 AM

#3 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 10:43 AM | Reply | Flag

And maybe you missed this part -

The left is all about "science" until they aren't.

#4 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 10:57 AM

"Protecting" lol.

Men like you are why women choose the bear.

#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 10:59 AM

Men like you are why women choose the bear.

#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 10:59 AM | Reply | Flag:

Women like you are the reason men like Clownshack turned gay.

#6 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 11:02 AM

What made you turn gay?

Tell us more about oral sex at truck stops, gay man.

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 11:04 AM

Tell us more about oral sex at truck stops, gay man.

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 11:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

LOL Says the bathhouse -------. Swing and a miss, maybe check with a reliable source, like JPW.

#8 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 11:06 AM

Anyway, I see your BS attempt to obscure teh topic...

You do not want to address this - Speaking about the policy, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said: "As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition. The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts.

You would shut the Olympics down if you had an ounce of authority.

#9 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 11:08 AM

"protecting"

Who or what are females being protected from? Is it men?

Hardly. Men like you are why women choose the bear.

#10 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 11:17 AM

"You do not want to address this"

You don't want to acknowledge Trump, not the work of any scientist, is the driver of this policy.
You're getting what you voted for.
Give the man some credit.

You don't even believe global warming is real.
So you pretending to suddenly stand with science is an obvious lie to everyone.
Including yourself.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 11:19 AM

And maybe you missed this part -
Speaking about the policy, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said: "As a former athlete, I passionately believe in the rights of all Olympians to take part in fair competition. The policy that we have announced is based on science and has been led by medical experts.

Where does that say "This has nothing to do with the GOP?"

The left is all about "science" until they aren't.
#4 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Don't get me wrong. I think it's completely reasonable to limit males from competing in female sports, regardless of what they identify as.

It's the GOP pretending that they give an eff about women that I take issue with. After they ban women from medical intervention after rape and elect an adjudicated rapist who Epsteined kids, intruded into teen girl's dressing rooms while they were in various stages of dress/unress, and bragged on video about sexually assaulting women.

#12 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 11:54 AM

You don't even believe global warming is real.
So you pretending to suddenly stand with science is an obvious lie to everyone.
Including yourself.

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 11:19 AM | Reply | Flag

LMAO

You don't understand the difference between a man and a woman, and then you think anyone gives a flying ---- about what you have to say about global warming..

You are an idiot and always have been. You're like the other idiot here who masquerades a "scientist", an "economist", a "meteorologist" but still moonlights as frat party/truck stop entertainment.

#13 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 11:58 AM

Don't get me wrong. I think it's completely reasonable to limit males from competing in female sports, regardless of what they identify as.

#12 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 11:54 AM | Reply | Flag:

Pardon me, but I'm not speaking for the GOP. I posted an article from the Olympic Committee about policy. Just because the Olympics agrees with conservative lawmakers isn't a reason to attack the source. Does the fact that you agree with IOC President Kirsty Coventry make you a Republican??

#14 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 12:04 PM

Not sure I see your point.

You posted an article about the IOC changing policy. I posted "GOP is ecstatic, because of how important it is to them to protect females" and a GIF of Trump hanging with his BFF Jeff Epstein. You said "this has nothing to do with the GOP." I posted an article connecting the dots of the IOC policy change to the GOP strong-arming the IOC and threatening to ban trans athletes from the Olympics.

Thank you for reading my Cliff's notes.

#15 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 12:11 PM

"Just because the Olympics agrees with conservative lawmakers..."

Objection, Your Honor. Facts not in evidence.

The Olympic board is just looking for the path of least resistance. The LAST thing they want is ICE showing up and arresting athletes...something Trump would certainly do if he felt disobeyed..

#16 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-28 12:12 PM

You don't understand the difference between a man and a woman
#13 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Women?
Your headline clearly states "females."
You don't understand the difference between female and woman.

Your level of not understanding is the same as the Nazis, as a matter of fact.
And that's one of the reasons you think you're right.

#17 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 12:16 PM

You are an idiot and always have been.
#13 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Maybe.

But at least I don't deny the very science that explains the difference between female and woman, like you always have done and always will do.

Unlike you, my beliefs, and my --------, can still grow.

#18 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 12:18 PM

Not sure I see your point.

#15 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 12:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

Fact #1: You agree with IOC President Kirsty Coventry - No males in women's sports

Fact #2 You agree with science put forward by the medical experts

Fact #3: You agree with GOP lawmakers and the POTUS - no males in women's sports

Does that make you a Republican?

#19 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 12:19 PM

Does that make you a Republican?
#19 | Posted by lfthndthrds

No.

But that also doesn't make the GOP less ecstatic at the policy change, claiming it's to protect women. Or change the fact that they make that claim at the same time they "ban women from medical intervention after rape and elect an adjudicated rapist who Epsteined kids, intruded into teen girl's dressing rooms while they were in various stages of dress/unress, and bragged on video about sexually assaulting women."

#20 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 12:32 PM

All of which the previous administration failed to prove and put him in prison for. A civil trial for "rape" LMAO. If you really believe all that, you can blame Biden.

#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 01:11 PM

But at least I don't deny the very science that explains the difference between female and woman,

Female is defined by biological science. Woman is defined by psychology, which isn't even a science, you can call it one, you can define words to pretend it is. But then you'd be acknowledging you don't know ---- about science and the foundation of replicating results.

Snoofy is just equivocating here, attempting to amalgamate true science and pseudo science.

The whole separation of "woman" from "female" is con by modern psychology, it applies to no other mammals (thats the definition). Yet we know there are female-female/male-male sexual interactions between dozens of mammals, particularly primates, dolphins, and seals. How do we know at least one of these isn't a "man" but is biologically a female?

What does science call these mammals? It doesn't it doesn't have a name for it. This gender science is just a con.

Look if you feel the need to surgically change yourself to be physically what you feel mentally, other than being older than 18, no issue from me, just don't try to justify it with some pseudo science.

#22 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-03-28 01:27 PM

All of which the previous administration failed to prove and put him in prison for.
He was never prosecuted at the Federal level. Because he won the 2024 election and the DOJ has a policy against prosecuting sitting presidents so the prosecutor dropped charges.

A civil trial for "rape" LMAO.
Yes, like the one Bill Cosby just had where the victim was given $60 million. And the one OJ had after murdering those two people. Are you a charter member of the OJ/Cosby support group?

If you really believe all that
Who to believe? The people who testified under oath as to Trump's conduct, or the guy who hid behind the Fifth?

How about I believe both, including Trump? Who refused to testify at his own trials after saying only guilty people plead the fifth?

Donald Trump Pleads the Fifth After Saying Only Guilty People Do
www.newsweek.com

you can blame Biden.
#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds
Because he let the DOJ follow their procedures?

I'll go with blaming the American people. Who decided to re-elect the adjudicated rapist, 34-time convicted felon, insurrectionist, fraudster, child-Epsteiner into office.

#23 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 02:29 PM

A civil trial for "rape" LMAO.
#21 | Posted by lfthndthrds

The civil trial was for Trump defaming the character of the woman he raped, by calling her a liar.

As for you, you're much like Trump. Your reputation doesn't suffer any harm when people call you a rapist.

#24 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 03:21 PM

Inappropriate shower daddy gets a free pass from his daughter who said she was molested. That's rich, dumbasses.

#25 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 07:45 PM

#25 She never said that.

You're welcome, Left Hind Turds.

#26 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-03-28 07:46 PM

#26 | POSTED BY A_FRIEND AT 2026-03-28 07:46 PM | REPLY | FLAG:

Liar

#27 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:22 PM

You're welcome

#28 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:22 PM

#27 | #28 It figures you lie and then are left with nothing but to call me "Liar."

Doesn't work that way, Left Hind Turds.

As always, you're welcome. Liar/Left Hind Turds.

#29 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-03-28 08:26 PM

"his daughter who said she was molested."

That's awful.
Did she say who did that to her?

#30 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-28 08:47 PM

And he's your president! LMAO

#31 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:51 PM

Did she say who did that to her?

#30 | POSTED BY SNOOFY AT 2026-03-28 08:47 PM | FLAG:

It was the sentence after she said her dad took inappropriate showers with her. I'd argue it wasnt about the plumber or the milkman, dumbass.

#32 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:53 PM

Hunter probably wrecked her too. No telling what Joe did to him too. Those kids were f*cked before they got going.

#33 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:55 PM

They were all addicts and failures at basic life. Dad can't be Innocent

#34 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-03-28 08:56 PM

#32 No such thing as, Left Hind Turds.

How often has CPS been called to your home?

Only explanation for your lies ... to cover your own sins.

#35 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-03-28 08:59 PM

They were all addicts and failures at basic life. Dad can't be Innocent
#34 | Posted by lfthndthrds

So many theories! Any theories about the guy who kept pleading the fifth at this trials regarding rape and fraud?

#36 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 09:03 PM

But don't believe your lying eyes...

#37 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 09:09 PM

Not that Trump was known for intruding into teen girls' dressing rooms while they were naked or anything.

Teen Beauty Queens Say Trump Walked In On Them Changing
"Don't worry, ladies, I've seen it all before."
Four women who competed in the 1997 Miss Teen USA beauty pageant said Donald Trump walked into the dressing room while contestants - some as young as 15- were changing.

"I remember putting on my dress really quick because I was like, Oh my god, there's a man in here,'" said Mariah Billado, the former Miss Vermont Teen USA.

Trump, she recalled, said something like, "Don't worry, ladies, I've seen it all before."
link

#38 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-28 09:15 PM

#38. That is SO identical taking showers with an underage daughter.

#39 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-29 01:03 AM

The brain dead orange pedo rapes 13 year olds who resemble Ivanka.

#40 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-03-29 01:14 AM

Turds celebrates this news.

His life's work is complete.

Now he can get back to raping his sister.

#41 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-29 01:41 AM

I'm not speaking for the GOP.
#14 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

No one has ever accused you of speaking for the GOP. You're a worthless peasant.

You better at repeating what you've been told by Trump.

Like when you bragged about taking ivermectin cause Trump told you to. ------- idiot.

#42 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-29 01:45 AM

"#38. That is SO identical taking showers with an underage daughter.
#39 | Posted by BellRinger"

Identical? No.

One is probably inappropriate, like Biden's daughter said.

The other (intentionally walking in on naked children you're not related to for no legit reason) seems criminal.

#43 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 06:41 AM

Now back to normal....

hmmm....would this have happened if Harris had won?

The rippling Trump effect....

#44 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 11:32 AM

"Now back to normal...."

It has always been the decision of the organization sponsoring the athletic event to make the rules for that event. I've always wondered why it took so long to correct because it was only because the rules regarding who can compete in those events were too vague.

"would this have happened if Harris had won?"

It would still be up to the organizers of the events.

#45 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-29 11:38 AM

That is SO identical he taking showers with an underage daughter.

#39 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER

Pictures that have a documented chain of custody and are admissible in a court of law

What do you have ? Nothing but conjecture and innuendo. We have pics of Trumpy and teenage girls. What do you have? Hateful gossip and Illegally gained documents that would not be admissible in any court in America. The musings in a young girls diary of a girl who is angry at you for illegally releasing her private musings to the public are not proof of anything.

The crimes and corruption of this administration are light years beyond anything done in the Biden years.

#46 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-29 11:46 AM

In addition we have the testimony of many of the victims. The ones still alive that is. Victims who are still willing to testify today.

#47 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-29 11:48 AM

Transphobic bigotry won one. Let's see where people like me stand when the bastards aren't in power in the next few years. We aren't going anywhere no matter what "polite" society thinks.

#48 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 11:58 AM

" The other (intentionally walking in on naked children you're not related to for no legit reason) seems criminal."

If you are talking about those beauty pageants, I agree with you.

#49 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-29 12:00 PM

" Transphobic bigotry won one. Let's see where people like me stand when the bastards aren't in power in the next few years. We aren't going anywhere no matter what "polite" society thinks.

#48 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR AT 2026-03-29 11:58 AM | FLAG: "

Please explain how this common sense rule 9lympucs rule is "transphobic bigotry".

#50 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-29 12:01 PM

Please explain how this common sense rule 9lympucs rule is "transphobic bigotry".

Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-29 12:01 PM | Reply

We've been over this before. Science is on our side. This is politically motivated due to the transphobic bigotry of current administrations. The Olympics cowed under the pressure of current group think. That's all there is to this. That's what Jeff

#51 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 12:06 PM

but still moonlights as frat party/truck stop entertainment.

#13 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Just about every thread ultimately comes to this, sometimes sooner rather than later.

It's the itch that never goes away.

#52 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-03-29 12:13 PM

" Science is on our side"

No, it isn't. That's why this is happening. You are trying to deny biological reality.

#53 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-29 01:04 PM

You think that science is on the side that biological males are the same as biological females? And that matters such as bone density, arm length, hip width, height, etc differences are non-existent? Sex differences in human physiology: Skeleton and Muscular System

OK. Denial ain't just a river in Kansas.

#54 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 01:05 PM

If you are talking about those beauty pageants, I agree with you.
#49 | Posted by BellRinger

Yes, that.

Although, Epstein's BFF Trump telling a roomful of naked underage girls "Don't worry, ladies, I've seen it all before" (link) was probably one of the more truthful statements the pedo-in=-chief has ever uttered.

#55 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 01:24 PM

"We've been over this before. Science is on our side. This is politically motivated due to the transphobic bigotry of current administrations. The Olympics cowed under the pressure of current group think. That's all there is to this. That's what Jeff
#51 | Posted by LauraMohr"

"Transphobic bigotry." Acknowledging that sexual dimorphism exists.

#56 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 03:33 PM

Laura,

"Transphobic bigotry won one"

The problem is you're just wrong.

Your right to exist has never been questioned.

By all means...if you prefer living as a woman...fine.....

But you can't demand society or the law to force others to modify their lifestyles to accommodate it.

That was the problem. It's always been the main issue with trans and the reason I see trans as separate from general "gay rights"

Gays aren't expecting anyone to give up anything. Gays don't require others to change to make room for them.

Trans are making unreasonable exorbitant demands on society and individuals to change to suit their lifestyle.

#57 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 03:41 PM

Trans birds" in biology often refers to cases of natural sex reversal, intersex conditions (gynandromorphism), or behavior where birds exhibit traits of the opposite sex. Phenomena include female birds developing male plumage due to hormonal changes, or gynandromorphs (split-plumage birds) exhibiting both sexes. These occurrences, often seen in ducks, cardinals, and chickens, are driven by genetics, hormones, or environmental factors rather than social identity.
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society
+4
Gynandromorphs ("Half-siders"): These rare birds are split down the middle, possessing male characteristics (e.g., plumage, testis) on one side and female characteristics (e.g., plumage, ovary) on the other, usually caused by an error during fertilization.
Natural Sex Reversal: In many birds, if the functioning left ovary is damaged, the inactive right ovary can develop, sometimes resulting in a hen turning into a rooster.
Behavioral Changes: Some female birds, like the golden-collared manakin, can display male mating behaviors when exposed to testosterone, and some female raptors exhibit "transvestite" behaviors, adopting male-like plumage for survival or mating advantages.
Environmental Factors: Researchers have

#58 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 03:51 PM

Laura,

And worse than that. Trans are wanting women to sacrifice their own rights for trans rights.

Both women and men aren't thrilled about that.

That's what started this ball rolling. School age kids wanting to go into the others locker rooms and be allowed to act like its normal.

Radical libs heard about this and nothing has been the same.

#59 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 03:53 PM

Gays aren't expecting anyone to give up anything. Gays don't require others to change to make room for them.
Trans are making unreasonable exorbitant demands on society and individuals to change to suit their lifestyle.

#57 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 03:41 PM | Reply

No they just hide and lie about who they are to get into the service. Don't come at me with your gibberish. It won't end well.

#60 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 03:57 PM

Laura,

I don't care about birds. You don't need to justify being trans.

No one is questioning your decision to believe you are whatever it is you believe. I don't care what you want to believe.

Be who you want. That's not the issue.

The issue is where that choice starts requiring others to change their behavior, language, or access to accommodate it.

Be yourself...by all means.

#61 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 04:03 PM

BTW Gays N lesbians have demanded the right to marry the one that they love contrary to societal norms. Don't get it twisted. I support their right to marry who they love. Something you yourself are against BillJohnson. So spare me the faux arrogance. It won't fly with me.

#62 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 04:06 PM

Laura,

"No they just hide and lie about who they are to get into the service"

If a trans thinks they're going to fool anyone into thinking they're the other gender, I wish them luck.

Gays have been lying about being gay for...well...a long time. It's only been very recent it doesn't get you killed or beat up.

Gay people have every right to keep that to themselves. It's their business and no ones else's.

For some absurd reason, some crazy libs and radical gays think those people should be outed against their will.

#63 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 04:08 PM

Laura,

"Something you yourself are against BillJohnson"

Liar, liar pants on fire.

I have always said gay couples desperately need protection for their relationships.

Civil Unions sounded like a good idea from other states that had that.

The word "marriage" sounded like it would lead to law suits involving churches some day. It still might.

My personal opinion on the religious aspect of same-sex marriages is simply personal and doesn't need to be brought into it.

#64 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 04:13 PM

"Trans birds" in biology often refers to [...]
#58 | Posted by LauraMohr"

Yes, there are all sorts of "non-standard" phenomena that happen with biology. But we wouldn't then say the bird with half-male parts or one that spontaneously developed female parts is now the equivalent of a female bird that never experienced that. And that they should now duke it out.

To put it another way, Bruce Jenner's superior bone density, extra arm reach, superior heart capacity, increased fast twitch muscles, and narrower hips did not all disappear because Bruce went under the knife (?) and became Caitlyn.

#65 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 04:15 PM

Censor,

"But we wouldn't then say the bird with half-male parts or one that spontaneously developed female parts is now the equivalent of a female bird that never experienced that."

Absolutely...that's the point.

Even through the ages, men have been dressing as women but the question is, "did they believe they actually became a women?"

Did men believe they became a woman when wearing the clothes?

I think that's a more recent radical concept that was tried for awhile but is failing to take hold in society.

Society isn't accepting it except for some people on a mission.

#66 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 04:29 PM

"I have always said gay couples desperately need protection for their relationships."

That's not what you vote for.

Republicans are desperately trying to overturn Obergefell. Your vote gets them closer.

Given control, they'd nullify gay marriages. Are you willing to admit that, or is it one of those facts you're keeping from yourself?

#67 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-29 04:32 PM

Even through the ages, men have been dressing as women but the question is, "did they believe they actually became a women?"

BillJohnson,

It seems you are unwilling or unable to have a sensible conversation about this topic.

For example, a woman doesn't think she's a woman... because of how she's dressed.

So let's use you as an example.
You think you are a gay man.
My understanding is that you haven't had sex with another man in decades, and all the while you've been having sex with your wife. If you asked most people if that describes a gay man, they'd say no. He's obviously straight based on his actions.

But you know you are gay because you know something about you, that we couldn't tell just by looking about you. In fact, we'd make the wrong guess.

This is the same situation trans people are in.

So you are either deliberately missing the point, or you are so lost that you will never make it home.

#68 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-29 04:38 PM

Snoofy,

"a woman doesn't think she's a woman"

You're right.

She don't need confirmation by society.

She knows she is, as does everyone else.

But some trans-women do feel they need confirmation, otherwise they would just be who they are and disregard who does or doesn't use their pronoun.

They are demanding confirmation from a society that doesn't really believe it.

There's a lot of the conflict.

Big big difference.

Furthermore, the conversation is getting off track because some people are confusing drag queens with transgender.

They don't understand that transgender is a life style change. Not just a costume change.

I'll say it again...real transgender will rue the day gays picked up their cause. It should have been left well enough alone. Now it will go to court and anyone will male parts will eventually get banned from women's private facilities.

#69 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 05:27 PM

Snoofy,

I don't have to demonstrate my sexuality.

People take me at my word.

But a man who one day informs peopke he is now a woman, no one will believe it.

That's the problem you're complaining about.

Get for real.

#70 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 05:42 PM

Snoofy,

Worse than that.

Not only will peopke not believe it, they likely wont say anything but may suspect he's in need of mental help.

#71 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 05:47 PM

You're right bill, I really should say something. "You need professional help. Actually you need someone to teach you right from wrong"

#72 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-29 06:16 PM

"But a man who one day informs peopke he is now a woman, no one will believe it."

Setting aside that science infogms us that believe gender is not static, or a biologically determined trait:

So what?

What changes whether you personally believe is someone is a man or a woman?

For sake of argument, let's say I don't believe you're gay. Does my belief have any impact on your life in any way? Should it?

What should change for transgender women, based on your beliefs about them?

#73 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-29 06:35 PM

That's the problem you're complaining about.
Get for real.
#70 | Posted by BillJohnson

I know those people will always be with us, just like there will always be people sho think gays are inferior to straights. Some even use religion to justify their bigotry.

The problem is when those kinds of people treat trans people like those fanatic treat gay people.

BillJohnson, Trump could send trans people to canps for re-education and you'd support that.

Stop trying to pretend your beliefs are rooted in anything other than bigotry.

#74 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-29 06:39 PM

Truth,

"You're right bill, I really should say something. "You need professional help. Actually you need someone to teach you right from wrong""

What does this have to do with "right and wrong"?

I'm not judging anyone morally.

#75 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 06:40 PM

"But some trans-women do feel they need confirmation"

Like this is exclusive to trans people.

Revlon exists so women can get that confirmation, -------.

#76 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-29 06:40 PM

"They are demanding confirmation from a society that doesn't really believe it."

FFS, they're merely asking for a little empathy. It's no skin off anybody's nose.

It's like having a friend who asks you call him William, instead of Will, since that's his dad, and bad memories.

And your response is, "Sure, WILL! I'll do that, WILL! No problem, WILL!"

The worst part is you think you're being cool doing it.

#77 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-29 06:42 PM

Snoofy,

"Trump could send trans people to canps for re-education and you'd support that."

He wouldn't do it and even couldn't do it.

And I wouldn't support it.

Ok...you've jumped the shark.

I'm done with this thread.

#78 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-03-29 06:42 PM

"He wouldn't do it "

Isn't that what you said about mail-in voting?

#79 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-29 06:46 PM

Here's the truth of the subject matter. You can't bring back the Patriarchy now if you allow menfolk to willingly give up that male privilege. That's what's REALLY going on.

#80 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 06:53 PM

let's say I don't believe you're gay. Does my belief have any impact on your life in any way?

Are you following him into the bathrooms to interrogate him about being gay, or nah.

#81 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-03-29 07:15 PM

"Here's the truth of the subject matter. You can't bring back the Patriarchy now if you allow menfolk to willingly give up that male privilege. That's what's REALLY going on.
#80 | Posted by LauraMohr"

What a convoluted take on what is a crystal clear issue to anyone who has even a modicum of knowledge of the differences between males and females: males have an inherent advantage in almost every athletic event compared to females.

#82 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-29 08:21 PM

"FFS, they're merely asking for a little empathy. It's no skin off anybody's nose."

no, it would seem they are expecting to compete as biological males against women in the olympics. To female athletes, it's quite a lot more than some skin off their nose.

#83 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2026-03-30 10:13 AM

Here's the truth of the subject matter. You can't bring back the Patriarchy now if you allow menfolk to willingly give up that male privilege. That's what's REALLY going on.

#80 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-03-29 06:53 PM | Reply | Flag:
(Choose)
| Newsworthy 1

Wow, tinfoil take of the year so far. AND it got newsworthy... smh

#84 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2026-03-30 10:15 AM

Wow, tinfoil take of the year so far. AND it got newsworthy... smh
#84 | Posted by kwrx25

Apparently Occam's razor was not located in that commenter's favorite cosmetics aisle.

#85 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-30 11:03 AM

Did any of the hysterical coozes on this place even bother to read the article? Or even bother to see who sits on the IOC executive board?

Of course not.....you didn't get the result you wanted.....so you are too busy throwing a temper tantrum to notice who decided this and why.

www.olympics.com

#86 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 11:10 AM

-The Olympic board is just looking for the path of least resistance. The LAST thing they want is ICE showing up and arresting athletes...something Trump would certainly do if he felt disobeyed..

This is your explanation for the IOC's policy?

Trump and ICE?

SMH

#87 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 11:13 AM

-This is politically motivated due to the transphobic bigotry of current administrations. The Olympics cowed under the pressure of current group think.

I think you're probably right....but where you're off the rails is where you think the pressure is coming from.

You think it's narrowed to the US GOP. That's insane. If it's politics....then it's global politics when it comes to how to protect women in competition.

The IOC gets to say it's protecting women and that the science is on their side when they're doing it.

#88 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 11:17 AM

Men are afraid of losing the power of patriarchy so we are pushing to keep trans women from competing with women in the olympics is the SIMPLEST explanation to you!?!?

THAT is simpler to you than men have women in their lives that are athletes and they view this a fairness issue? Regardless if that is right or wrong or you disagree with that take... You think patriarchy defense fits Occam's razor better?

If that is actually the case for you... You have successfully defined the hard to pin down "what is the FAR left, from just progressive, or regular Dem"

If you actually believe what you said... YOU are the fringe far left.

#89 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2026-03-30 11:22 AM

#89 | Posted by kwrx25

No reason to get your panties into a twist.

I was referring to the commenter you initially responded to. We cannot use names here sometimes because:

Voldemort ain't got nothin' on some of the censorship here.

#90 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-30 11:42 AM

The Olympic board is just looking for the path of least resistance. The LAST thing they want is ICE showing up and arresting athletes...something Trump would certainly do if he felt disobeyed..

This is your explanation for the IOC's policy? Trump and ICE?
SMH
#87 | Posted by eberly

Not unreasonable thoughts given Trump statements in connection with the upcoming LA Olympics stated in #3 where he threatened to cut funding, refuse entry to competitors and the US Olympic Committee quickly updated its policies.

#91 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-30 11:49 AM

Yeah, I misread it for sure... I thought I was the subject of the cosmetic aisle, must be having a self centered day. Sorry for the misread.

Bravo on the Simpsons reference though

#92 | Posted by kwrx25 at 2026-03-30 11:50 AM

" Not unreasonable thoughts given Trump statements"

Oh, come now.

We all know Eberly has trouble hearing, with his head always stuck in the sand.

He's probably completely unaware of Trump's statements. Meaning he gets his "news" from folks who believe he can't handle the truth.

#93 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 11:54 AM

" would seem they are expecting to compete as biological males against women"

Look closer.

You're missing a few salient facts.

#94 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 11:57 AM

Then I'll expect the IOC to reverse this position immediately after the LA Olympics are concluded.

I agree Trump's comments aren't irrelevant but there that doesn't mean the IOC didn't do what it wanted to do anyway......was there a clear policy on this prior to this "new policy"?

This can't possibly surprise anyone. And what exactly was the distance in time from when Trump issued his EO and the ruling by the IOC?

poor thing.

#95 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 12:24 PM

"Then I'll expect the IOC to reverse this position immediately after the LA Olympics are concluded."

They'll "amend and update".

Again, if you haven't heard a direct line between Trump's statements, and the IOC's actions, you need to get the rest of the sand out of your ears.

#96 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:28 PM

"I agree Trump's comments aren't irrelevant but"

But the IOC was going to change anyway???

Even you don't believe that part.

#97 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:32 PM

"And what exactly was the distance in time from when Trump issued his EO and the ruling by the IOC?"

About one Scaramucci.

#98 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:33 PM

The EO was issued in Feb '25 and this just happened.....right? 13+ months difference in time.

Did one cause the other? I don't know. I won't say for sure......

You're sure. That we know.

And you're also on the record they'll "amend and update" immediately after the LA Olympics.

Fair enough.

I have to go clean my ears now

#99 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 12:37 PM

-But the IOC was going to change anyway???

I don't have a take on the Executive board of the IOC.

I can't assign them their political leanings.......I guess you can, though.

You're positive they are all full of ---- and they don't believe in this policy. Rather, they are just giving in to Trump.

It's amazing how hard folks work to draft a narrative that tells them exactly what they want to be true.

They are willing to work so hard so as to convince themselves the entire world believes transgenders should compete as women.....except for Trump and his bigoted supporters.

so the count is about 8 billion people to........5 million here in the US.

LOL

#100 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 12:41 PM

"The EO was issued in Feb '25 and this just happened...."

Wait...so now your complaint is they took too much time?!?

My guess is, they were trying to gauge the serious/bluff spectrum. After seeing the ICE fiascos, the Os wanted no part, especially after Trump threatened it.

#101 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:41 PM

"You're positive they are all full of ---- and they don't believe in this policy. Rather, they are just giving in to Trump."

Like CBS did?

Like CNN did?

Like ABC did?

Like Amazon did?

Why are you pretending it isn't happening all around you???

#102 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:43 PM

"It's amazing how hard folks work to draft a narrative that tells them exactly what they want to be true."

Posts the guy telling himself Trump wasn't the key to all of this.

it's like the comedy writes itself!

#103 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 12:45 PM

the LA Olympics

That's an odd thing to call the 2028 President Donald J. Trump Olympic Games.

#104 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-03-30 12:50 PM

-Posts the guy telling himself Trump wasn't the key to all of this.

That's twice you're lying in this exchange.

I'm good with your notion this was all Trump, and the IOC will reverse it's position immediately after the olympics....because clearly the IOC wants transgenders to compete as females. Trump is just bullying them into submission.

that's fine. we can let it go at that.

I, however, have my doubts. Trump is making it easier for them, no doubt. Look....even you're giving them a pass for it and blaming it all on Trump. However, I'm not up on the politics of the members of this EC and how their member countries all feel about transgenders competing as females. Yeah.....the sand again.

The media can speculate away.....also fair game.

How many countries are going to boycott the games over this? Any outright protesting? just curious......

As to the sand in my ears........in a given week/month, there might be 100 problems discussed and 100 times a week, it's blamed on Trump. 100 out of 100.

Sorry if I think sometimes the number is 99. I disagree on 1 out of 100 and you lose your mind and accuse me of having sand in my ears.

No.......you're not completely unhinged with rage fueled by where you spend your time.

Maybe take a step back and re-think where folks might be coming from?

#105 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 02:03 PM

"because clearly the IOC wants transgenders to compete as females."

The IOC wants whatever is best for their product.
As the West embraces Fascism, so does the IOC.
It's really just that simple.

#106 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-30 02:06 PM

".even you're giving them a pass for it and blaming it all on Trump."

I happen to get my news from outlets not afraid of telling me the truth.

Trump had doubled down regarding the Olympics after the ICE fiasco in Minneapolis. Were you aware of that?

#107 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 02:06 PM

" you lose your mind and accuse me of having sand in my ears."

Oh, please. You've admitted multiple times in the past you're in the dark about a lot of issues.

Nothing wrong with that, though: Everybody's ignorant...just on different topics.

For the record, I don't believe the IOC's standards take fully into account the muscle-building advantages of being born a male. If they did, trans athletes would average...well, the average. Instead, they average a higher percentile.

#108 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 02:10 PM

-I happen to get my news from outlets not afraid of telling me the truth.

The comedy just writes itself.

First of all, you're making it about yourself. Why?

And stop with the high horse on media outlets. those news outlets you referenced get gang-raped on this place often for their capitulation to political safe spaces.

But when they tell you what you want to hear, they're "not afraid of telling me the truth"?

Oh
My
God.....

#109 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 02:11 PM

As to the sand in my ears........in a given week/month, there might be 100 problems discussed and 100 times a week, it's blamed on Trump. 100 out of 100.
#105 | Posted by eberly

The buck stops where, Eberly?

Sorry if I think sometimes the number is 99.
#105 | Posted by eberly

You think that, because you're a Republican.
But you never present any evidence
So it's dismissed out of hand.
Because it's ignorant, like you.

#110 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-30 02:37 PM

"The comedy just writes itself."

IOW, you didn't hear Trump doubling down. Duly noted.

Is that sand on your shirt?

#111 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-30 02:37 PM

-The Olympic board is just looking for the path of least resistance. The LAST thing they want is ICE showing up and arresting athletes...something Trump would certainly do if he felt disobeyed..
This is your explanation for the IOC's policy?
Trump and ICE?
SMH
#87 | Posted by eberly

What's your explanation?
You don't have one.

But you're sure it's more complicated than the IOC currying favor with the host of the Olympics.
Why?

#112 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-30 02:39 PM

The comedy just writes itself.

rtards talking about science is comedy gold.

#113 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-03-30 02:45 PM

Beverly is a ------- idiot.

#114 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-03-30 04:00 PM

-rtards talking about science is comedy gold.

I don't think Danforth deserves that

He's not arguing science. Neither am I for that matter.

#115 | Posted by eberly at 2026-03-30 04:04 PM