This site is a joy to read. Please keep it that way by eliminating spam. I’ve clicked on the comments link a few too many times lately expecting to read something related to the topic and found upper case crap like this. I doubt that HillBuzz is the primary source of emergency preparedness information for any of your readers.
I fail to see how this is standing up to sexism. To me, it looks more like blatant pandering to gender identity politics. It operates on the subtlety (or maybe not so subtlety) assumption that women amount to nothing more than their ovaries and hormones and will vote accordingly.
Of course, looked at from another perspective, the one that says Governor Palin is fellow traveler of the religious right that will bring more women with those convictions into the electorate, I suppose one could construct “a blow against sexism” spin on this.
Tearabit, you’re missing the forest for the trees. You are assuming that breaking the glass ceiling doesn’t count unless it’s done by a democrat. If our party were true to its supposed beliefs, then it should have been done by a democrat. Since it has been taken over by vile misogynists, that didn’t happen.
If Sarah Palin gets elected and becomes the first woman VP, I will celebrate, because it most certainly WILL matter. No matter who does it, once it is done, no one can ever again tell us that women can’t make it, that no one will vote for them, that none are qualified. I for one want that damn ceiling broken NOW. And my vote will be one of the ones that help her do it, thank you very much.
It depends what language you are using. If you use English-its a blow against sexism because she is a woman and in the whole history of the country there has never been a woman VP.
If you use Obama talk then of course this decision simply proves how much McCain wants to hold back women.
I love how the Obama people were falling all over themselves to support a Tim Kaine nod, but now they act as if Governor Palin is unthinkable! The major difference, of course, is that Tim Kaine would have been serving UNDER a politician with even less experienced than he, whereas Gov. Palin gets to serve UNDER a uniquely experienced military man while supporting the ticket with her own unique strengths (reform; executive experience; true working class credibility).
These attacks against Palin — coming once again from Democrats — are blatantly sexist! They are trying their best to demean and diminish her so as to support their empty suit, and we cannot stand for it!
Maybe it will help to fight sexism if people judge her by the same criteria as the men: who they are on paper & who they are in person.
After all, JE was the VP candidate in 2004 – and on paper his only experience was as a one term USA Senator. However, as a person – people felt a connection to him and to what he had to say. Plus, in 2008 he was considered as serious a ‘top tier’ candidate for President as BO or HRC – and he still had the same level of experience.
Then there is the fact that in 2008 JB was selected in part because of his to-be-hoped connection with rural, working class, ‘Regan Democrat’ voters. I could see SP doing the same.
Lastly, I was raised by a mother who successfully managed both a large family and a professional career – so it has always seemed natural to me to use the same criteria to evaluate women as men. But as a grown man I know that others still struggle with that.
You are willing to vote for the most aggressively anti-choice ticket in thirty years?
Do you not see how transparent, how cynical, how manipulative the McCain choice is?
He assumes people like you will be suckers enough to vote for ANYONE, simply because of their genetalia — thereby setting the womens’ movement (and the progressive agenda) back a generation.
Will you be that gullible? Will you vote against self-interest, and fall into their trap? Come one, people! Palin is anti-abortion rites, anti-birth control, anti-everything that Hillary stands for! Are you really that foolish?
“This country can no longer afford to choose our leaders from a talent pool limited by sex, race, money, powerful fathers and paper degrees. It’s time to take equal pride in breaking all the barriers. We have to be able to say; I’m supporting her because she’ll be a great president and because she’s a woman”.
Donnal,
What makes her a great president — or even a woman-friendly candidate? She’s described herself as “the most pro-choice candidate imaginable.” End of story, no?
Also, why a woman before a black man? Has there been any time in US history where it’s been easier to be a black man than to be a white woman? And why are serious people even asking these kind of questions?
Dear DStrauss, First I would like to say…we have been handed the fear of changing Roe/Wade for ever so many years..anything change? Secondly..it’s not that it’s a black man..it’s the type of black man. Have you ever heard of Harold Ford/Tenn. Colin Powell..we have some good black men. Might I suggest that you take the time to read about both candidates…that might help. It’s not whether it’s easier to be a black man or a white woman..it’s that women are finally standing up and being heard. Hillary helped us with that. We learned after watching Hillary being trashed day after day by our on democratic party and the media. Hillary helped all of us to bloom and we can not go back. May I add…many men are also involved in this..and isn’t that great. I like to think that I am able to look at both sides with an open mind…but my party proved that they no longer represent me. Have I finally matured after 73 years??
I am impressed with Palin because in her albeit short time as governor, she has proven time and again that she can successfully take on and destroy the old boy network and actually improve government and her citizen’s economic status. She is smart and fearless and an thus an incredible role model for our daughters. While many may disagree with her positions on social issues, she hasn’t made this an issue in her governing, and her social positions won’t matter much in the VP role. I am one female professional who is excited about Palin, and also disgusted about all the sexist comments already being spewed by the media about her.
August 30, 2008 at 12:45 pm
HURRICANE GUSTAV IS NOW A CATEGORY 4!
YOU MUST EVACUATE NOW!
WE WILL BE LIVE 24 HOURS A DAY FOR UPDATES!
http://www.workingmannews.com/
August 30, 2008 at 2:19 pm
This site is a joy to read. Please keep it that way by eliminating spam. I’ve clicked on the comments link a few too many times lately expecting to read something related to the topic and found upper case crap like this. I doubt that HillBuzz is the primary source of emergency preparedness information for any of your readers.
August 30, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I fail to see how this is standing up to sexism. To me, it looks more like blatant pandering to gender identity politics. It operates on the subtlety (or maybe not so subtlety) assumption that women amount to nothing more than their ovaries and hormones and will vote accordingly.
Of course, looked at from another perspective, the one that says Governor Palin is fellow traveler of the religious right that will bring more women with those convictions into the electorate, I suppose one could construct “a blow against sexism” spin on this.
It’s interesting, to say the least.
August 30, 2008 at 4:05 pm
McCain could have gone with a safer pick… a male, especially after seeing how Hillary was taken down. Being a woman hurt hillary, in the end.
Instead he elected to make history in his own party.
We can now continue the talk Hillary sparked…
Can women really do it all?
Yes they can.
Thanks Mac!
August 30, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Tearabit, you’re missing the forest for the trees. You are assuming that breaking the glass ceiling doesn’t count unless it’s done by a democrat. If our party were true to its supposed beliefs, then it should have been done by a democrat. Since it has been taken over by vile misogynists, that didn’t happen.
If Sarah Palin gets elected and becomes the first woman VP, I will celebrate, because it most certainly WILL matter. No matter who does it, once it is done, no one can ever again tell us that women can’t make it, that no one will vote for them, that none are qualified. I for one want that damn ceiling broken NOW. And my vote will be one of the ones that help her do it, thank you very much.
August 30, 2008 at 4:17 pm
to dean palosi kennedy karry and the rest
re the bic mac attack
we will see your two senators
and raise you
a GOVERNOR
August 30, 2008 at 4:17 pm
It depends what language you are using. If you use English-its a blow against sexism because she is a woman and in the whole history of the country there has never been a woman VP.
If you use Obama talk then of course this decision simply proves how much McCain wants to hold back women.
August 30, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I love how the Obama people were falling all over themselves to support a Tim Kaine nod, but now they act as if Governor Palin is unthinkable! The major difference, of course, is that Tim Kaine would have been serving UNDER a politician with even less experienced than he, whereas Gov. Palin gets to serve UNDER a uniquely experienced military man while supporting the ticket with her own unique strengths (reform; executive experience; true working class credibility).
These attacks against Palin — coming once again from Democrats — are blatantly sexist! They are trying their best to demean and diminish her so as to support their empty suit, and we cannot stand for it!
PUMA Unite! Vote for McCain/Palin!
August 30, 2008 at 5:03 pm
u know what they will do now. obama;s folks will say-well mccain u didnt support equal pay yet chose a woman vp. do u support equal pay now?
August 30, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Maybe it will help to fight sexism if people judge her by the same criteria as the men: who they are on paper & who they are in person.
After all, JE was the VP candidate in 2004 – and on paper his only experience was as a one term USA Senator. However, as a person – people felt a connection to him and to what he had to say. Plus, in 2008 he was considered as serious a ‘top tier’ candidate for President as BO or HRC – and he still had the same level of experience.
Then there is the fact that in 2008 JB was selected in part because of his to-be-hoped connection with rural, working class, ‘Regan Democrat’ voters. I could see SP doing the same.
Lastly, I was raised by a mother who successfully managed both a large family and a professional career – so it has always seemed natural to me to use the same criteria to evaluate women as men. But as a grown man I know that others still struggle with that.
August 30, 2008 at 6:12 pm
You are willing to vote for the most aggressively anti-choice ticket in thirty years?
Do you not see how transparent, how cynical, how manipulative the McCain choice is?
He assumes people like you will be suckers enough to vote for ANYONE, simply because of their genetalia — thereby setting the womens’ movement (and the progressive agenda) back a generation.
Will you be that gullible? Will you vote against self-interest, and fall into their trap? Come one, people! Palin is anti-abortion rites, anti-birth control, anti-everything that Hillary stands for! Are you really that foolish?
August 30, 2008 at 7:03 pm
WATCH DEMOCRATS LAUGH ABOUT HURRICANE HITTING NEW ORLEANS!
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! WE NEED McCAIN-PALIN NOW!
http://www.workingnews.com/
August 30, 2008 at 7:03 pm
sorry!
http://www.workingmannews.com/
August 30, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Gloria Steinem wrote in the NYT back in January.
“This country can no longer afford to choose our leaders from a talent pool limited by sex, race, money, powerful fathers and paper degrees. It’s time to take equal pride in breaking all the barriers. We have to be able to say; I’m supporting her because she’ll be a great president and because she’s a woman”.
Thank-you John for thinking the same way.
August 30, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Donnal,
What makes her a great president — or even a woman-friendly candidate? She’s described herself as “the most pro-choice candidate imaginable.” End of story, no?
Also, why a woman before a black man? Has there been any time in US history where it’s been easier to be a black man than to be a white woman? And why are serious people even asking these kind of questions?
August 31, 2008 at 12:02 am
SHOCKING!
MICHAEL MOORE LAUGHS ABOUT HURRICANE GUSTAVE HITTING NEW ORLEANS!
http://www.workingmannews.com/
August 31, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Dear DStrauss, First I would like to say…we have been handed the fear of changing Roe/Wade for ever so many years..anything change? Secondly..it’s not that it’s a black man..it’s the type of black man. Have you ever heard of Harold Ford/Tenn. Colin Powell..we have some good black men. Might I suggest that you take the time to read about both candidates…that might help. It’s not whether it’s easier to be a black man or a white woman..it’s that women are finally standing up and being heard. Hillary helped us with that. We learned after watching Hillary being trashed day after day by our on democratic party and the media. Hillary helped all of us to bloom and we can not go back. May I add…many men are also involved in this..and isn’t that great. I like to think that I am able to look at both sides with an open mind…but my party proved that they no longer represent me. Have I finally matured after 73 years??
August 31, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I am impressed with Palin because in her albeit short time as governor, she has proven time and again that she can successfully take on and destroy the old boy network and actually improve government and her citizen’s economic status. She is smart and fearless and an thus an incredible role model for our daughters. While many may disagree with her positions on social issues, she hasn’t made this an issue in her governing, and her social positions won’t matter much in the VP role. I am one female professional who is excited about Palin, and also disgusted about all the sexist comments already being spewed by the media about her.