A woman in politics can’t have things both ways. She can’t be tough, talk trash, eat opponents for breakfast and then try to go into “lady-mode” when her enemies strike back.
What brought this idea to mind is, recently, when he was interviewed by Norah O’Donnell on MSNBC, Obama campaign co-chair Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) made the hyperbolic statement, “The hottest ring in hell is reserved for those in politics who attack their opponent’s families.” He was addressing the speculation some political columnists have put forth that, with Hillary out of the way, the Republicans are now gunning for Michelle Obama.
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Now that Hillary Clinton’s defeat is a foregone conclusion, the media has taken it upon themselves to ask, “Is America too sexist to vote for a woman for president?”
To her credit, Hillary hasn’t been the one to bring this up—yet. However, news organizations have “discovered” that there have been occasions during this campaign that when Hillary’s name is mentioned, it’s often paired with the word that rhymes with witch. The media is the major culprit in doing this, but yet they have the audacity to ponder whether Americans can handle the idea of a female president. (more…)
You hear a lot of talk about Obama and Clinton as a dream ticket, that Clinton will help Obama win the needed 270 electoral votes needed to be the next President of the United States. Many people will point out that Clinton can help carry women, Latinos and that all important group, hard working white people. Also, she did have over 18 million people vote for her (I was one of them).
It has also been suggested that Obama may not be able to win because there are too many people (of course all in South because that is the only place that is racist) that will not vote for a black man. Personally, if the only reason you are not voting for Obama is because he is black, I would prefer you stay home, we do not need your voice in the mix. I would also say that if your only reason for voting FOR Obama is because he is black you should do the same.
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In 1812 Napoleon Bonaparte lead his army on a mission of conquest of Russia. His plan was to take Moscow and winter the harsh Russian winter there. He would then complete his conquest of this giant country the following spring and be the Master of Europe. In 1812 there was no army in the world that could compete against France on land and Russia was no exception.
One thing that Napoleon did not count on was the fighting spirit of the Russians and their ability to suffer. If Napoleon was going to take their country, he was going to wish that he had not. (more…)
Let me tell you the ten most painful words I have ever said in my life, “I would like to vote in the Democratic Primary please”. The pain is still with me even today and not only is the pain in my heart there but they branded my voter registration card with the word Democrat on it. Me, Mr. Vast Right Wing Conspiracy stranded as Democrat, branded a fool, what will they say, Monday at school?
However, I must explain why I voted for Mrs. Clinton and it is not for the reason that many others had said I should. As many of you know I am a huge McCain fan, I loved him in 2000 and was heart broke when I thought his 2008 campaign was done last year. The reason that I choose to vote for Mrs. Clinton is not because I think she will be more beatable in November or because I want the fight to go on. The reason that I voted for her is because I felt like of the two Democrats that were in a competitive race she would make the better President if (more…)
I seem to be having the same conversation with people about Hillary and her candidacy for president. It usually goes something like this:
“So what you’re saying is that all women are the same,” I retorted.
“No that’s not what I’m saying at all,” she or he says as they divert their eyes from mine. They begin feverishly looking around the restaurant or office or apartment, eyes darting from corner to corner, attempting to find the nearest exit or at least a bathroom. (more…)
I understand if you want to vote for Hillary, I understand if you want Barak. I know people who want Mitt and I of course am a fan of Johnny Mac. What I do not understand is someone who wanted to vote for a candidate and then because of the mysterious force known as “momentum” choose to vote for someone else.
I would like to think that just because people in Iowa and New Hampshire think something is a good idea that others will not just blindly follow. This is not a knock on those two States, they take their politics seriously and make thoughtful choices. Every State, every Primary should be that way. When a candidate gets a bounce in the next State’s Primary it shouldn’t be called momentum it should be called the lemming bounce.
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A woman in politics can’t have things both ways. She can’t be tough, talk trash, eat opponents for breakfast and then try to go into “lady-mode” when her enemies strike back.
