The Palin photo Newsweek passed by; Feminists silent on obvious sexism
It has been 2 days since Newsweek unveiled its obviously sexist cover of Sarah Palin, and, no surprise, liberal feminists remain silent.
While RH Reality Check managed to spot a pro-life website calling Palin “rogue” on the life issue, it missed Newsweek’s cover pick of a photo of Palin in running shorts, originally taken for the August 2009 issue of Runner’s World magazine.
Incidentally, that photo was featured on RW’s back page and was used by Newsweek without permission. (Watch for a lawsuit.) Here’s a photo from the same shoot Newsweek passed by. Wonder why…
Even Daily Finance, for heaven’s sake, called out Newsweek…
… but not feminists. While Ms magazine expressed concern about the shut down of prominent gay newspapers and the “fear of feminist nuns,” it ignored what even Hollywood Gossip wondered: “Is Newsweek trying to sabotage her as a dope just because she’s a conservative?”
Oh, Feministing did spotlight Palin, but only to “take down” her appearance on Oprah.
The Feminist Majority Foundation was also alarmed by the closure of those gay newspapers while promoting the abortion industry’s attack on Baltimore’s pregnancy care centers.
But liberal feminists ignore the sexist treatment of the foremost U.S. woman in politics today. If only Palin were an ugly lesbian pro-abort rather than a beautiful heterosexual pro-lifer.
Finally, here’s one more photo from the RW photo shoot Newsweek could have picked but didn’t, too tasteful for its purposes…
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
Gee, since the picture is so “sexist” and “distasteful” one must wonder why Sarah posed for it (while disrespecting the American flag).
Surely it wasn’t for publicity or money!
BTW feminists usually do not criticize women who use their bodies for publicity and money, when that is the woman’s choice.
The real question here is why are liberals so afraid of Sarah? If she’s so “bad” for the GOP the liberals should be dancing for joy. She could be their best ally! Personally I think liberal feminists are jealous as you know what. They wished they looked that good and appealed to the masses like Sarah does. Sorry but women are women, and come on ladies, admit it, the first thing we do when meeting another woman is size her up. We don’t want HER to be the best looking woman in the room do we?
BTW,Bystander, this picture was taken from another magazine without their permission. As for disrespecting the flag, I would have a bigger issue with President Obama’s friend Bill Ayers pictured standing on the American flag. This is someone our president would associate with? But I suppose that’s minor next to setting off bombs, another former Ayers pasttime.
Sarah Palin makes me sick that she has a young baby and looks that good!!!!
That RH realitycheck website had another article next to the one linked, and this was the beginning sentence:
If motherhood is “the only life sentence without chance at parole you can get without committing a crime…
What a warped way to view motherhood! Its a “life sentence” I relish every day! Its a hard job and I am proud God counted me worthy to be a mom. He gave me a precious gift, an innocent child and charged me with the responsibility to care for and teach this little one. These women that view motherhood with such disdain are looney!
of course we simply can’t have a liberal rag like Newsweek posting a picture of a beautiful, successful, savvy woman like Sarah holding a DS baby.
Why? because for every Sarah out there with a DS baby there are NINE other savvy women who aborted theirs. What does that say?
It’s only sexism if liberal promiscuous proabort women are trashed. Mothers and christian women are fair game.
Mary, the “liberals” ARE dancing for joy, since Sarah is probably the most divisive figure in history, and will destroy the GOP, either by driving out anyone other than the far far right extremists and driving away all independents, or by running as a third tea party candidate, and making sure no one but the Dems can win.
No one is “afraid” of her and she is the “liberals” best ally. The very fact that a reality show contestant may be the best the GOP has to offer is heartening to the “liberals”.
BTW,as for desecration of the flag, when was Bill Ayers a candidate for VP?
Bystander,
That’s my point, if she is so irrelevant why do liberals even bother with her? How could she destroy anything? Why do they give this woman the time of day? People only act this way when they feel very threatened, not when they view someone as totally irrelevant.
Sorry BS, but the liberals protest too much.
Haven’t you heard? Its the Democrats that Independents are running from in droves.
About the flag desecration, you might be more concerned about Obama’s relationship with this man, a former terrorist bomber who hates this country but loves the fact he was able to go free because of its justice system.
Mary, sorry to question your talking points, but I said Sarah will destroy the GOP, not that she is “irrelevant”. As long as she causes the GOP to lose elections she is not “irrelevant”.
Besides, I think the Sarah and Levi show is more entertaining than the Jon and Kate show, and so does Entertainment Tonight. They put Sarah first.
Bystander,
I know. So why do liberals even talk about or make an issue of the woman? As I said they protest too much. Let her destroy the GOP.
Democrats should instead concentrate on something really relevant, like getting back the Independents they are losing.
I’ll let you in on a secret Bystander, they’re really afraid she won’t destroy the GOP! They are scared to death of her.
Entertainment Tonight? Now that’s a program of great relevance.
Flag desecration in health care propaganda or DNC credentials is ok though, right bystander?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/28848.html
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/rusty-weiss/2008/08/18/dnc-convention-credentials-feature-upside-down-flag
In any case, I’ll betcha Palin knows there are 50 and not 57 stars on that flag, lol.
Mary, I think the left is perturbed because she energizes people by stepping out of the mold they’ve tried to define for women. No one on their side creates that kind of energy except PBHO when his teleprompter is in sync.
Jill, If Sarah Palin runs for presidet, I’d votefor her!
I don’t think Sarah caused the GOP to lose the election.
McCAin was NEVER the ideal candidate. He was too old and didn’t offer much in the way of change.
Obama offered change but the wrong kind of change.
His idea of change is to foist the liberal agenda on America which if successful will completely destroy the country and finally gut American society of whatever good is left.
All Obama stands for is abortion, abortion and more abortion.
He can’t even make up his mind on the Afghanistan war. I doubt he knows much about anything. He’s just a man who can parrot a good speech and make it sound like he’s got a brain.
If only Palin were an ugly lesbian pro-abort rather than a beautiful heterosexual pro-lifer. You mean, like Rachael MaddCOW ? Sorry…SOMEBODY had to say it. :D
“She’s bad for the GOP and everyone else too.”
Every time I see a Newsweek cover my blood starts to boil. It’s the same story with this week’s cover.
Palin is just the type that the GOP needs now.
It’s not about big tent or small tent. It’s all about WHO is in the tent.
Not all liberals have been silent about this. Liberal watchdog MediaMatters called the Newsweek cover ‘sexist’. And they are correct. It was intended for Runner’s World, not Newsweek.
Vegas odds-makers are moving Palin-Beck up the list for most probable GOP or Independent 2012 ticket.
LOL Pamela!
Palin is hot and popular, and the libs can’t stand it! =)
Hi Minno,
I was going to comment earlier, and since you brought it up…..I thought it was a bad photo too, especially the wrinkled flag, but if you’ve ever watched one of those reality modeling shows, you realize that photographers kind of run the show and she may have been caught off-guard, like with the silly wrinkled flag prop. It looked like it was in a plastic wrapper five minutes before the shoot. Who knows if Sarah had veto-power over what photos were made available to Runner’s World. Personally, I’d give Sarah a break on this one, she’s a politician, not a professional model. It’s the photographer’s job to make a good photo. Of course Newsweek’s only reason was to embarrass Sarah. I don’t know if I’d call this sexism, but anti-Conservativism. The title on the cover was equally obnoxious, whether you believe in her politics or not. don’t you think?
I am ambivalent about Sarah, but I do think the photo is sexist. And once again, I disagree with Hilary Clinton on many issues, but I do think that her treatment during the 2008 campaign was sexist, too.
But no matter what one thinks about Ms. Palin, she would NEVER describe our brave troops as being a “photo op.”
If this cover photo is sexist, then 99% of all cover photos of women on all magazines would be sexist, right?
Minno:
Okay, I’ll agree with some of that. Though, I believe the Left is attacking her not because of her “style”, but because of the ideals she stands for. Whether or not you support her, a large group of people in America are energized by her – and not just because of her appearance. =)
Also, how is Palin’s cover shot sexist and the lastest babe on the cover of Maxim not? It’s either sexism or it isn’t, right?
Minno 12:14 and 12:17, you nailed it- twice!
Dahlgren: Palin/Beck? I’ll take that bet. LOL I say Gosselin/Palin 2012. The next GOP convention can be held in a pup tent.
Hi Minno,
We agree that the photos were bad. Even for a running magazine. It would have been more realistic to see a little sweat on her brow and less make-up, but then her detractors probably would have said, “look, she’s not that pretty after all.” We don’t know, maybe she had a public appearance an hour after the shoot and couldn’t mess up her make-up…. what a bummer.
For what it’s worth, Palin, herself, called the Newsweek cover photo “cheesy”. She knows it was bad and you can bet she’ll be much more careful in the future. “Live and learn”, I say.
“Sarah will destroy the GOP”
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From my point of view, my answer is GOOD!! The current GOP is full of liberals and left-leaning GOP’s-in-name-only who doesn’t know whether to stand up to pro-abort Democrats or join them anyway.
If destroying the GOP means we’ll just end up with the conservative, God-fearing, life, family and marriage respecting majority then so be it!!!
I know I’m just an irrelevant hillbilly, but I think it would be awesome to have a president who is a smokin’ hot mother of 5, says “bull crap” and “backasswards” and “hell no!” in interviews, brings in her hunting kill for family dinners, went to community and state colleges and used her own resources to climb the political ladder, all while championing life and fiscal conservatism.
Who says you can’t use your looks to broaden your appeal? Who says a woman can’t be both sexy and succesful? Who says a woman can’t be both fun and serious? Yes, it’s truly unconventional and flies in the face of established political wisdom – sounds good to me! I’m not impressed by snooty politicians who act like condescending royalty patting us dumb little peasants on the head. I’m ready for one of us peasants to make it to the top. Keep it real, Sarah.
Minno:
I disagree with your premise that “buying into” sexism means it is no longer sexism. If this photo is from a running magazine, this is even a smaller deal then what I first thought.
She is the hot, popular girl in school and all the other girls don’t like her.
Ya, the photo is pretty crazy, but then I have come to expect this from the liberal media. Just like a lot of other things they are doing.
Like the View debating whether special needs children should be aborted or not, after Barbara Walters spoke with Sarah Palin. When Joy is heard saying in the video, “what about the child?” and she is inferring the baby would be better off dead, I nearly lost it. Instead, I decided to make a statement from the IDSC point of view. Please come on over and comment about it. The video link is on there too! So nice to see these woman debating whether my child should be able to live or die! (insert sarcasm with a puke emoticon here!) http://idscforlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-idsc-responds-to-the-view-women/#comments
RSD,
Amen. Let the REAL Conservatives stand up!
I’ve been watching C-SPAN lately (never have before) and am very impressed with some of our Republicans who are standing up for conservative values and common sense. Americans need to pay attention with what’s happening beyond local politics and support national politicians. Of course the pro-life issue is nationwide already, but this healthcare bill has encouraged more participation. It’s awesome! My daughter is studying the Constitution in school and has to pass to graduate. I’m so happy to see that. I wonder what percentage of our politicians could pass a Constitution test today. Maybe it should be a requirement.
And yes, I realize she called the Newsweek photo choice “sexist.” And I realize that the Runner’s World photo is probably sexier and more glamorous than their typical photos. So she showed off her killer legs for Runner’s World and didn’t anticipate that a supposedly serious magazine would use the photo in an attempt to discredit her. Perhaps that makes her a little naive, but it doesn’t let Newsweek off the hook for choosing a photo that is not appropriate for their publication.
She is the hot, popular girl in school and all the other girls don’t like her.
Posted by: Ryan at November 19, 2009 12:56 PM
True fact.
“I’m ready for one of us peasants to make it to the top. Keep it real, Sarah.
Posted by: Janette at November 19, 2009 12:50 PM”
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Janette, I wholeheartedly agree! I also believe that’s the MAJOR reason why the Democrats keep putting her down…Palin IS a future threat because so many Americans like her, admire her, look up to her and can relate to her experiences and her no BS way of thinking and solving things.
The Dems and their ilk just dont want to say it out loud…
Minno,
So God gives women good-looks OR brains, but never both? Surely you wouldn’t say that of the male gender.
That’s sexism and elitism, come on.
“what about the child?”
People say the same things about biracial children. Well, my beautiful, brilliant “Jewfrican” daughter is doing quite well. My son — not so much, but I can’t imagine him not being a part of my life. And as for handicapped children — many of them do fine, thank you.
Hi Phillymiss, 1:35PM
Let’s not forget Beyonce and Halle Berry, neither of whom have suffered fates worse than death.
Posted by: IDSCforlife at November 19, 2009 12:56 PM
These ladies on “The View” are living in their own little world. Obviously Whoopie must defend abortion. She was bothered by Palin’s comment which she felt was judgmental, when Palin was just stating her thoughts and very effectively without being judgemental. The guilt is getting to Whoopie which is good. Barbara always adds her jab at “pro-lifers”. I wonder if she’s had abortions which she can’t defend. Using her sister as an example of a difficult special-needs child was bizarre. She didn’t advocate the abortion would have been the right choice, but left it open for interpretation. Very sad.
These ladies need our prayers. For a change of heart and the courage to tell their stories to prevent other women from destroying their own children.
How do you solve a problem like Sarah ?
DON’T VOTE FOR HER IF SHE RUNS FOR PRESIDENT IN THE FUTURE ! Or even dogcatcher.
I agree with others who have said “let Sarah Palin destroy the GOP” It IS full of liberals!1 My allegiance is not the GOP or ANY party but to God first, my family second, and my country and the Constitution third! I like Sarah Palin and I would vote for her. I hated McCain’s politics, even though I respect the sacrifices he has made for our country, he is hardly conservative but another liberal CFR member who wants to erode our national sovereignty for one world government.
I find the title on the cover offensive.
Rather than acknowledging that Sarah Palin is a political figure that holds certain opinions and beliefs – rather than debating her on the issues – they resort to simply calling her a “problem”. As in: “There is a ‘problem’ with our pipes, we should get them fixed.”
Liberals can’t win a debate on the issues, so they resort to throwing mud and making fun of people.
“How do you solve a problem like Sarah ?”
“DON’T VOTE FOR HER IF SHE RUNS FOR PRESIDENT IN THE FUTURE ! Or even dogcatcher.”
Posted by: Robert Berger at November 19, 2009 3:19 PM
Hi Robert Berger,
There you go. Pretty simple. You’d think Newsweek would have more pressing things to report on, with healthcare and all…..
Does that title make anyone want to break into song like the nuns in the movie, “The Sound of Music”? (“How do you solve a problem like Maria?”) It was a happy ending – for those who haven’t seen the movie. :)
Minno:
Palin upsets the established political norm, and I think that’s just what Washington DC needs. An unpolished outsider that stands up for what she believes in. If Obama is the new bar for presidential standards, Palin clears it effortlessly.
On a side note, did anyone see Arnold Swartzenager in that movie Predator?? Even though he was machine-gunning down people and throwing grenades, no one said, “Oh, he can’t have a political career because of this!”
… and do you know who else was in that movie? Former Governor of MN Jesse Ventura!
Minno:
I don’t know about that. She seemed to express her deeply conservative views freely on the campaign trail.
Libs always accuse people of being unintelligent. I’ll do the conservative thing and accuse you of being arrogant.
The problem with the McCain/Palin ticket was McCain. If it had been a Palin ticket, we may very well be enjoying the administration of the first female president.
Minno:
I am not delusional. What I am saying is that I believe there are many conservatives in America that did not vote at all because they saw McCain as nothing more than another RINO. If there had been a strong conseravtive, ‘Reaganesque’ candidate, Obama may very well have been defeated handily. Many conservative minds share this opinion.
May I ask if you believe Palin was fit to be governor of Alaska?
Minno:
“conservative minds is an oxymoron.”
Here we go again. Liberals ridicule any dissenters as unintelligent, or downright stupid – while dismissing the issues and refusing to debate.
May I ask what exactly it is about Palin that you do not like? (think issues, not name calling.)
Minno:
Also, something you may not understand about conservatives is that many of us have character. We will not vote for one candidate just so that the other will lose. We demand the candidate to identify with our ideals in order to earn our vote.
The GOP already has a problem, Sarah or no. It’s already being divided, between the moderates and the fringe. The fringe is so laughable, I feel sorry for reasonable conservatives. So many people see Glenn Beck and his psychotic behavior and think ‘republican.’ I would love to see a shift in parties actually, that would make the crazies and the reasonables easy to distinguish and something might actually happen in Senate, who knows?
I favor the same thing happening in my own party. There is a *huge* separation between the moderates and the far left and I’d rather be in company with the moderates than try to reason to some of those crazies.
prettyinpink:
I suppose by “the fringe” you mean real conservatives? lol.
Please explain the diffence between a “reasonable” conservative and a “fringe” conservative.
Um, PIP, please explain what makes Beck “psychotic”?
I second Ryan’s question at 5:59.
I consider classic conservatives reasonable. Because they can actually contribute things to the table and help this whole ‘bipartisan thing’ actually work. Their stances on issues such as health care, civil rights etc have legitimate arguments. Reagan could be considered reasonable, but his record in foreign policy goes against any sort of reason.
The fringe conservative is just an extreme conservative. I consider most libertarians in this group for obvious reasons. They may have “family values” but are extremely hateful about it. Or the extreme pro-lifers, I would consider in this group.
It’s hard to make a distinction sometimes, but I might call Lou Dobbs at his best, a reasonable conservative (I’m not counting his near-racist views on immigration) and Glenn Beck a fringe. If that makes sense. I feel sorry for the Lou Dobbs in this world but the Glenn Becks can cry me a river.
Bethany:
We may not hear from PIP again. Typical liberals avoid coherent debate. =)
PIP:
“The fringe conservative is just an extreme conservative. I consider most libertarians in this group for obvious reasons. They may have “family values” but are extremely hateful about it. Or the extreme pro-lifers, I would consider in this group.”
This is very generic. More details please. =)
Ryan please refrain from making silly comments like that in the future, I can reasonably bet that I have been coming here much longer than you have.
PIP, I’d still like to know exactly what you think makes Beck “psychotic”? Or “fringe”. Please give me clear examples of how this is anything but a childish slam simply because you don’t agree with him, or that you personally have a distaste for his style.
PIP:
I see, so your ‘seniority’ means your opinion is more valid.
And no, I will not refrain from making silly comments. =)
Ryan, why don’t you direct me. I might write a 10 page paper on this general topic but I dont’ know what kind of information you want from me in particular.
PIP, please explain what an “extreme” conservative is, and what they believe that makes them “fringe”?
PIP 6:11, I think his question at 5:59 was pretty clear and direct, do’nt you?
“I see, so your ‘seniority’ means your opinion is more valid”
No, I don’t claim seniority but I don’t like people making assumptions about me. I’m sure you understand.
Minno:
You are another example of a lib that refuses to debate. The McCain/Palin ticket was unacceptable to the true conservative because McCain was too liberal! how many times and different ways do I have to say it??
Posted by: Bystander at November 19, 2009 8:13 AM
“BTW feminists usually do not criticize women who use their bodies for publicity and money, when that is the woman’s choice.”
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BS’er,
Your claim is that the ‘objectification’ of the female human is OK with today’s mainline feministas if the female human makes a free will choice to be ‘objectified’.
This must be the new enlightened paradigm of the post modern feministas, because the ‘purist’ feminazi’s of the late 20th certainly did not share that view.
We all know that no movement is monolithic.
The bra burning feminazis of the late 60’s and early 70’s of the previous century did not share your view of the female form and when or when it was not appropriate to ‘use’ it to promote the female human in the market place.
If evolution/mother goddess endowed you with physcial charateristics that made you desireable/attractive to men and/or women, then why not capitlize on your good fortune and use that natural advantage to advance your career.
You would not want to hide that light under a basket, would you?
Once in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada the feminazis decided they were going to march topless through the streets of the city to claim their equal status with men in regards to the laws against indecent exposure. If men could go topless and not be suject to being cited for breaking the cities sexist statutes, then women should be afforded the equality before the lady justice.
(Ever notice the statues of the blind folded lady justice do not depict a ‘frumpy lass’?)
On the day of the announced parade male humans with SLR’s and video cameras lined the parade route to document the event for posterity.
The bare breasted babes took exception to the male humans natural appreciation of the female human form and ‘took back upon themselves the yoke of restraint’ and went back to the drawing board to find another way to demonstrate their equality/superiority without satisfying the male human’s prurient interests at their expense.
The ladies wanted to have their cake, but they did not want the men to have their pound of flesh.
I do remember fondly the days of the ‘bra-less’ dames casting off their restaints.
There is still fire in the old boiler, but just enough to heat some water for a cup of tea.
You keep going girls. Semper fi!
yor bro ken
Newsweak would never do a cover like this of Hillary Clinton.
The mainstream media is obsessed with Sarah. Today on MSLSD Norah ODonnell was talking to people waiting in line to meet Sarah on her book tour, and doing all she could to “correct” them.
It’s no wonder MSLSD and CNNs ratings are tanking, and Fox beats them handly night after night. In fact, they beat the entire opposition including HLN combined.
And hopefully this is the beginning of the end of Newsweak. Who really reads that rag anyway?
“PIP, I’d still like to know exactly what you think makes Beck “psychotic”? Or “fringe”. ”
When I listen to a reasonable conservative I find the conversation stimulating. When I listen to someone on the fringe I get enraged. That’s the difference I make!
No but seriously, it’s because there are so many legitimate criticisms of the way Obama’s administration is running things (MANY), and even some liberal policy in general. And most of what Beck does is fear-monger, and claim things that aren’t true which is simply unacceptable. For example, he was claiming the National Health Service Corps is both unconstitutional and morally bankrupt, as well as even LYING about what it does. He claims the ‘government owns you for 10 years’; I applied for that scholarship and what really happens is you serve in an underserved area for like 2 to 3 years, and you get out of school completely debt free- you don’t pay a cent and you get a living stipend. It’s actually a very competitive scholarship because some people don’t mind serving in underserved areas, and they certainly don’t mind not having to pay off mounds of debt after school ends. One of the actual good things the administration did was provide funding for more of these scholarships. It completely angered me how dishonest he was about the whole thing.
“PIP 6:11, I think his question at 5:59 was pretty clear and direct, do’nt you?”
Not really, saying “more details please.” I want to know, what kind of details would you like to know? Otherwise, I can detail for 10 pages but I do have other work to do…
Joanne:
I think of Newsweek as something more repulsive than rags. Maybe sweat socks, curdled milk, or even vomit?
“I also get that the conservative ticket you want doesn’t stand a chance of winning.”
Minno, this is an opinion, not a fact.
Hmm, this is interesting. So, let’s just suppose you’re correct about Beck… would you consider Obama to be psychotic too, PIP? I mean, he has clearly lost his sense of reality ,and has lied so many times that I have lost track.
Just for good measure; I was wondering why Beck had an issue with the NHSC but didn’t seem to have a problem with the armed forces getting ‘owned by the government’ and getting free school out of it. Hypocrite. I say if you work in any capacity for government, it’s a good thing to actually help you with things like school expenses. And it’s not like anyone is forced into it. ARG
I want to know, what kind of details would you like to know?
PIP, clearly he wanted to know how you define an “extreme” conservative and a “reasonable” conservative. How much more specific could he possibly be?
I am very disappointed with Obama, Bethany. It’s odd that there was a fear of liberal extremism; the issue I’ve found with him is that he is actually not doing anything. He signed DOMA again, against his campaign promises, he’s pussing out with Iran, and he hasn’t changed anything in regards to our 2 wars. He doesn’t seem to be involved in this health care thing; preferring congress just duke it out amongst themselves.
I felt he had the superior platform, but at least Hillary had some balls. I found myself wondering what Hillary would be doing as president…possibly something significant..
Bethany, I’m going to a venture a guess as to PIP’s answer to my original question.
“reasonable” means: nice to PIP
“fringe” means: mean to PIP
=)
I briefed you guys about it, if you want more information, you are going to ask me specificly. You want me to go into every detail on every issue what I consider reasonable or extreme? That will take a while. Pick an issue or something!
Sure, Ryan, I can take that definition in a sense. I find a reasonable conservative usually can discuss their positions in a respectful manner and have great conversations.
Extremists usually need to, for example, hang up on people that oppose them or simply can’t engage without attacking people personally.
I favor the same thing happening in my own party. There is a *huge* separation between the moderates and the far left
Posted by: prettyinpink at November 19, 2009 5:54 PM
I can understand your wanting that, PiP. But does the president? During the time he was a New Party member, that group was working to move the democrat party to the far left so that a new marxist party could emerge. Does Obama want the dems going farther left? Or did he not subscribe to the New Party’s agenda and used them only to get votes? If I were a Dem, I’d want to know.
PIP:
Even if “mean” & “nice” are identical on the issues?
*specifically. I’m having spelling issues :P
I’m totally missing something here: Jill says the cover is “obviously sexist”. I roamed through all of the comments that had the word “sexist” in it, and cannot find an answer to my question.
What is “obviously sexist” about cover? I find the captions about it mean-spirited, and wrong, but sexist? What is the arguement FOR the cover being sexist?
Hi Ken 6:19PM
Wasn’t Paula Jones viciously ridiculed about her personal appearance? I recall James Carville reviling her as trailer trash. I recall one ardent feminazi I know saying Paula Jones, who accused Clinton of flashing her, wasn’t worthy of belief because she was unattractive.
Monica Lewinsky was also ridiculed as dumpy, and the woman in whom Monica confided and who exposed the affair ended up having plastic surgery because of the comments concerning her physical appearance.
How can we forget Katherine Harris? Her crime was to certify the 2000 election in Florida. I remember the comments about her makeup.
It seems like women can’t win. A politically incorrect attractive woman is reviled for being attractive, an unattractive woman is reviled if she she doesn’t tow the liberal line (Jones, Lewinsky) but the unattractive woman who tows the liberal line need not worry about ridicule.
Ironic, since it was liberal feminists who tried to put to rest once and for all that a woman’s physical appearance is never an issue and it is sexist to suggest it is, unless of course she’s not towing the liberal feminist line.
I’ll let you in on a secret Ken. When two women first me they:
1. Size each other up. We always like it when she’s short, squat, dumpy, and homely and
2. We always know exactly what each other is thinking.
Nothing depresses me more than a gorgeous woman entering the room!
Come on Ken, you old dog, give yourself some credit. 99% is above the neck!
LOL wow this conversation is moving fast.
” But does the president?”
Hm. Well, in terms of platform and advisors, Obama was in my opinion better and the fact that he seemed so well-liked by other politicians made me think that he could actually get some stuff done that other people couldn’t. Plus I just didn’t like Hillary’s health care plan as much and I wasn’t sure she could pull it off the 2nd time. Maybe she could. I might vote for her if she ran again.
But contrary to what a lot of people think, I am not seeing him do anything remarkable, extreme or otherwise. Maybe his desire to be bipartisan has stopped him from doing the things that people voted him in to do. I don’t know. The fact that his presidency is so divisive by everyone, makes me think there might really be some political changes made soon between parties and I’m ready to welcome it. I’m tired of being categorized between 2 sides that I don’t feel I completely belong in one way or the other.
“Even if “mean” & “nice” are identical on the issues?”
Eh… depends. I was talking on the personal level, reasonable people tend to you know act reasonably. But if you are asking what I consider reasonable positions, well yes that is a different concept…
Mary I’ll be the first liberal to say that Sarah Palin is a hot momma. Look at those thighs. I wish I had those runner thighs- Hopefully I’ll be there soon. Also I don’t even find anything particularly wrong about the picture itself. She’s properly covered and looks happy.
The title is a different thing. Or was it the title that’s sexist? Like Marie I am a bit confused about that issue.
PIP, 6:38..so, is Obama psychotic, or no?
I think that cover photo will have zero affect on Palin’s politcal career. Who cares.
Hi Pip,
I admit it, I wish I looked that good! Believe me my friend, you are closer to those runner thighs than I am. For me they are but a fond memory that now sag around my knees.
I have an issue with the obviously biased commentary and I feel this picture is a deliberate attempt to trivialize and demean her.
Though I suspect some of the men on this blog, who shall of course remain nameless, are enjoying the view.
If we are talking about his presidency up to this point- not psychotic yet. Just lame. It’s hard to say anything if nothing significant has been done.
So Obama’s fear mongering and lies don’t make him psychotic, but Glenn Beck’s do?
Weren’t you just calling Glenn Beck a hypocrite for having a double standard? How do you rationalize the fact that you have a different standard set for conservatives than for liberals?
Speaking of fear mongering…what are your views on Al Gore?
Hi Bethany,
I know you addressed your question to PIP but I hope you don’t mind if I jump in here.
Obama is by no means psychotic, he’s sociopathic, some say narcissistic. The two personality disorders are closely related and IMHO he displays traits of both, which is common, though I think the sociopathy stands out more.
The biggest red flag for me was his ability to mesmerize and manipulate people. People were completely able and willing to overlook the warning signs and allow themselves to be bedazzled by the man.
You encounter sociopaths all the time in every day life. In retrospect I’ve been taken in by more than a few. Live and learn.
I couldn’t agree with you more, Mary. PIP had called Glenn Beck a psychotic individual because she sees him as “fear mongering” and a “liar”…so I figured if she uses that kind of criteria to judge who is psychotic, then obviously she should also consider Obama to be psychotic as well.
I never found his platform terribly extreme. I’ve never seen him act remotely similar to some of the crazy stuff Glenn Beck pulls (I gotta be fair, some of that might just be for ratings). So far his presidency has not been ‘psychotic’ it’s just been really lame.
I do find his abortion stance psychotic though. I will put that out there.
Don’t worry Bethany, I’m sure in person Glenn Beck is very nice. You have to admit his television character is more than a little insane.
Hi Bethany, 7:26PM
I see what you mean. I had’t read the earlier posts.
What is scary is that Obama is not psychotic. He knows exactly what he is doing.
PIP, everything about the man is extreme. Everything about him. Everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie.
Every time he tries to promote this health care bill, he does so through fear mongering!
How can you not see it?
If you are looking for me to call out crazy liberals, then I will say that Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann are both pretty extreme and I avoid watching them because they anger me. Also, I find the Huffington Post mostly insufferable tripe.
I know, Mary..that is the scariest part.
Bethany and PIP,
The man is a master manipulator, which is may explain how it is easy not to “see”.
He is a conscienceless machine, and that frightens me more than anything.
If you are looking for me to call out crazy liberals, then I will say that Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann are both pretty extreme and I avoid watching them because they anger me. Also, I find the Huffington Post mostly insufferable tripe.
Okay…but I kind of want to hear “psychotic”..
I don’t see fear mongering re: health care. I feel most of the fear mongering is in the opposition to be honest. I think that health care is in a frighteningly bad state. However I am angered that we are arguing about insurance. However, the first step is fixing 1. what is already wrong with state-run health care aid and 2. the practices that make medicine inherently expensive (i.e. paperwork, materials, practicing profitable medicine rather than evidence-based medicine etc).
Okay bethany. they are psychotic.
lol thanks PIP. lol
I feel a little better now.
Okay, isn’t it possible that what you consider “fear mongering” is actually just people telling the truth about what is going on?
Let me ask you again, what do you think about Al Gore? Do you consider him to be fear mongering or not?
“I am very disappointed with Obama, Bethany. It’s odd that there was a fear of liberal extremism; the issue I’ve found with him is that he is actually not doing anything.”
PIP,
“Not doing anything” is an extreme pattern of behavior for a President, don’t you think? He’s moving us towards a government controlled country in subtle and not so subtle ways. If the opposite of conservatism is liberal extremism then that would a good label for him, IMHO. He doesn’t seem to like his country. That’s disconcerting.
lol bethany glad I could help :P
I consider fear mongering saying that HCR means that communism is coming to america and that our whole fabric of society will be ruined and they will euthanize grandmas and stuff like that. I’m one of those horrible liberals that doesn’t think that letting people go bankrupt for losing the health lottery is acceptable- I think good sustainable health care is a right. So as long as its done right (along with other reforms), a public option is just fine, and it’s not going to undo society as we know it.
My take on this whole photo issue is that it was meant to demean Palin by putting it NOT on the cover of Runners World (proper context), but of Newsweek, (a magazine that has published HOW many glowing covers of Obama now?). (None of those photos were while he was dressed in running gear or coming out of the gym, btw.)
The other cover Newsweek posted of Palin was this one: http://sarahpalintruthsquad.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/sarah-palin-newsweek-cover.jpg That one bore the title “She’s one of the Folks (and that’s the problem)” It was also done in a manner so as to demean her, and it was discussed in many circles as such.
In both titles, they refer to her as a “problem.” If they weren’t threatened by her, they wouldn’t bother. If people against Palin really viewed her as a “joke,” they wouldn’t even need to comment about her in conversation or on a website. Right?
Now try googling “Obama newsweek” and look at the images.
Posting that photo of Sarah Palin dressed in running shorts on a magazine that publishes serious, business attire-type photos of other politicians was one of the lowest blows yet I’ve seen by a liberal magazine.
Put this http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2008-12-29-0obama2.jpg on the cover of Newsweek, and see what kind of comments they get…
I disagree that Obama hasn’t done anything. He has done more to ruin this country in one year than any other US president has ever done in such a short time.
He has spent more money in his first year of office than all of the previous presidents COMBINED.
He has done more to promote abortion than any other president in our history.
He is the only president we have ever had who is so obviously ashamed to call himself an American, and who apologizes for being American…
everything he has done as president is intended to tear down America and strip us of our freedoms, little by little.
Kelli, great post.
Al Gore?LOL Psychotic? Does that include not being able to look at any point of view that doesn’t support one’s own agenda?
I like Al Gore. I think that the environment is a concern. And I am glad that he is using his awesome nerd abilities to work on those kind of issues in an advocacy rather than political position. He should be more careful with his predictions but I think environmental destruction is a real concern.
There is that double standard I was looking for, PIP. You are worried about people talking about communism in the health care bill (which actually has merit and can be proven) but the fact that Al Gore tells people that the world is going to end soon and we’re all going to die unless we buy a Prius or buy carbon credits is just “nerdy abilities” and totally harmless advocacy. Gotta love this logic!
I like Al Gore. I think that the environment is a concern.
Oh, Jasper shared a link the other day that I thought was awesome and very relevant to this topic…
http://pajamasmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/06/25/a-tale-of-two-houses-or-an-inconvenient-hypocrite/
Nope bethany. Have you read any of his books? Any scientific papers on the subject? It is very clear that he has done a lot of research on the topic -years worth- and there is quite a bit of evidence in his favor. These ARE real concerns and he has been saying for a long time that it’s not something that just little personal things will not necessarily do it, it will take more political action to help move energy reform forward. I do believe there is a potential for unpleasant outcomes if nothing is done. If done right though, not only will our living space be healthier but energy will be more efficient.
“which actually has merit and can be proven”
Where is there communism in HCR. Please prove it to me. If done right, nothing about a public option is like communism no more than medicare, or public schools, or the post office are communism.
PIP,
The environment is a concern, but Gore is scaring people with his exaggerations that we humans could actually destroy the earth. His message is scaring children in schools for goodness sake. He doesn’t tell the whole story, but he has the liberal media wrapped around his little finger so we don’t here the other side. At what cost to our national economy should we make changes in industries to “save the world”, changes that may or may not make a measurable difference? I’m sure I sound like a terrible capitalist, but we have to be practical and realistic about how much ability we have to actually control this huge planet of ours.
I’ll bow out on the Al Gore topic… I’m no expert, just wanted to weigh in on Al Gore. Isn’t he such a bore to listen to? He takes himself waay too seriously. UGH…
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I guess Minno’s comments were all deleted. I thought she brought up some relevant points. Now it looks like I was talking to myself all day. :(
Here ya go Bethany: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/al-gore-house-47062202
Janet, Minnow/virginia/asitis/ffff whatever you want to call her….she has been banned since about April and still tries to post every day for some reason, even though she knows she’ll be deleted. It’s really sad. Kind of stalkerish.
It amazes me to no end that people actually believe that we humans have the power to completely destroy something as big as the earth. Especially when these same people believe the earth has existed for billions and billions of years and somehow managed to stay perfectly fine until those nasty little humans showed up. We’re so horrible!
LOL Bethany, it’s not that we will destroy the earth as a whole that’s the concern, but we will destroy the ecosystem that we as humans need to survive. The earth will still be here, but we want it to be inhabitable by many future generations. It’s about sustainability…
” Reagan could be considered reasonable, but his record in foreign policy goes against any sort of reason.”
PIP,
Easy for you to say, rewriting history. In 1983, would you have predicted the Soviet empire would’ve ended by 1990?
“I disagree that Obama hasn’t done anything. He has done more to ruin this country in one year than any other US president has ever done in such a short time.
He has spent more money in his first year of office than all of the previous presidents COMBINED.
He has done more to promote abortion than any other president in our history.
He is the only president we have ever had who is so obviously ashamed to call himself an American, and who apologizes for being American…
everything he has done as president is intended to tear down America and strip us of our freedoms, little by little. ”
Excellent Bethany!
Bethany 8:18,
I totally agree.
If we worried more about things that we can really change, we’d all be better off. Take the clunkers program as one example. Think of all the people taken out of the car-buying market because thousands of affordable cars were taken of the market to be destroyed. In the mean time, many well-off people took advantage of the $4000 tax credit at the expense of tax-payers. Where’s the logic there?
No logic in it at all, Janet! It’s insanity!
Jasper, I wouldn’t consider his escapades in central and south america anything to be proud of.
Oops, sorry, I promised I’d bow out. Byeee.
PIP, do you think the world is overpopulated?
I just keep running off on rabbit trails. Can’t seem to keep my mind on one thing at a time.
Probably didn’t help that I was trying to watch Survivor and The Office while debating here .lol
I’ll have to come back later when I’ve got more time to devote to this argument with more focus.
Hi Jasper!
Actually I should bow out too. I’ve put off studying for finals way too long!
Bethany to answer your question, population is not a problem right now. There are ways to sustain our population if we are smart and ethical. If population becomes a concern, there are ethical ways to handle it without resorting to abortion and infanticide and forced abortion and infanticide (which is already happening) and its a disgrace that population is supposed to be this ‘reason’ for abortion.
Anyway, Off to study. Night!
I’m glad you don’t think we’re overpopulated, PIP. I’ll talk to you later- have a good night! :)
(And I of course agree with you wholeheartedly on abortion and infanticide…glad we have a consensus there)! :)
Missed the whole great conversation, just wanted to say Glenn Beck hired my sister-in-law who is a FLAMING liberal. So much so, she can be pretty nasty about it. She is of course back at CNN now. figures. And she hates Fox. figures. HA!
I really doubt a liberal host, such as Rachel Maddow would hire a conservative. But thats just because us conservatives are comfortable enough in our beliefs backed by TRUTH that we can be around and debate liberals and our whole belief system doesn’t crumble away. Liberals can’t stand to debate us or have us around cause they know we’re right!
And for the record Glen Beck is a super nice guy but very intense. Thats not all show.
According to Spiegel Online International, climatologists are baffled by the fact the earth hasn’t increased in temperature in 10 years.
Some attribute it to lack of sunspots, other to ocean currents. Put simply, they don’t have a clue. The climate is so complex it doesn’t follow computer models.
Ironically, the United Nations Climate Change Conference will take place in Copenhagen which will only be one degree above the long term average.
Go to michaelsavage.com for the full story.
Al Gore just made a guest appearance on “30 Rock”. How funny is that considering the conversation? I don;t especially like the show, but it was on in the room….. he wasn’t very good. The comedy was forced.
Hi Minoo,
Climate change and how much man really effects it is open to debate and there are many opposing theories. Even where the ozone layer is concerned. Since earth’s beginning, volcanoes have been spewing toxins into the atmosphere, actually changing weather patterns. The ocean floors continually spew oil into the ocean. Forest fires, initiated by lightening strikes, dump tons of carbon into the air. Tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters wreak their havoc.
It seems we don’t hold a candle to Mother Nature when it comes to wreaking havoc on the planet.
Liberals can’t stand to debate us or have us around cause they know we’re right!
Posted by: Sydney M. at November 19, 2009 8:47 PM
Well, not so fast Sydney.
I don’t mind being around conservatives. But I don’t ever think you’re right.
Liberals come in different sizes and shapes. The “good guy” liberal is someone who just wants things to be cool, never mind all of the crap in the media and bad guy conservatives messin up a good time. These are not serious people, but you can see them flipping the bird at pro-life protesters when they happen on an event. It really rankles them to see these things because it challenges their view of what is important and they really don’t want to be bothered or see anyone else bothered with such. I think this is the type of liberal Sydney is describing.
Then there are the hard core types that want to fundamentally change our society and system of governance into one big happy Denmark. They don’t care who is right or wrong because in their world view such things are irrelvant. They would crush every form of resistance if they could and put the wacko extremist knuckle dragging conservatives in their place. They think men marrying men is just grand, and can hardly see a problem with giving granny a sleeping pill when they think its time for that. They are tolerant of everything but are extremely intolerant of those who disagree with them. As for abortion, no moral issue here at all! In fact, morals are obsolete and quaint, if not dangerous ways of looking at things that are derived from patriarchal and oppressive power sructures from of old that must be driven out if we to live enlightened lives.
The latter of the above is what I believe dominates the Obama administration. And to be perfectly honest, just as they think we conservatives are out of touch, our feeling towards them is the same. However, there is a huge difference between the two camps. Where the hard core liberals are the real revolutionaries here seeking to undermine our Judeo-Christian ethic and who dismiss the constitution as an archaic document subject to their enlightened views, we conservatives on the other hand uphold the fundamental truths of our founding document. We uphold traditional American values that honor and protect innocent human life. We recognize that marriage is an institution between a man and a woman. And we know that runaway government, such as which Obama is leading, is the shortest road to tyranny.
And by the way, the pictures of Sarah are great. She looks wholesome and beautiful. I can see why the libs hate her.
Jerry, you’re not as clever as you think you are. You really don’t understand progress or even democracy. If you think “marriage is between a man and a woman” you have a lot of learning ahead of you. Welcome to the 21st Century, say goodbye to the 19th.
And we “libs” don’t hate Sarah Palin. In fact, we’re enjoying every minute of her rise to power. Really, really, really, enjoying it.
Life is good, enjoy the ride.
So…homosexual marriage is ‘progress’, Hal? Wow…then I think I’ll just stay back here in the ‘stone age’, thank you. :)
If you think “marriage is between a man and a woman” you have a lot of learning ahead of you. Welcome to the 21st Century, say goodbye to the 19th.
this is just too too funny! Hal, you crack me up!
I didn’t realize you were so uniformed. Marriage between one man and one woman might be very 20th century, but gay marriage is very barbaric.
Hal, GOD said marriage is between a man and a woman and He has that right, afterall, He created it. But go ahead and pat yourself on the back and chuckle at how clever you are, how “progressive!” God has no “learning ahead of” Him. He knows all. He is omnipotent and omniscient. There is no thought you think that He does not know. He laughs at those who mock Him and are “wise in their own eyes.” He says “the fool has said in his heart ‘there is no God!.’ ”
Why do homosexuals have a lower life expectancy Hal? I got that info from CDC.
Hi Jerry 11:31PM,
LOL. If you want to know why the lib women hate her just take a look at some of their mugshots, at least that’s what they look like.
Sorry to sound sexist but I’m a woman and I know how women think. If you want to listen to hissing and meowing, be around the older gals I work with, or any women you may work with for that matter, when the young and pretty new employee struts through. I think to myself “live with it ladies, we all have to pass our prime sometime”.
When I visit my nephew and his wife I feel like my nephew’s Aunt Bea from Maybury. All I need is a flowered hat and pocketbook. His wife is always elegent and beautiful, even in her sweats and a ponytail. The problem is she is as classy, gracious and kind as she is beautiful so I can’t find some reason not to like her.
Nobody is more brutal to women than other women, so don’t fall for this “sisterhood” crap for a minute.
Believe me Jerry, we women don’t like it when you men turn your heads and drool over the gorgeous woman entering the room. I know, I know, you really are just seeing her for the woman of great brilliance and culture that she truly is.
I’ll let you guys on this blog in on a secret. When you introduce your wives or lady friends to another woman, they are sizing each other up and they know exactly what the other is thinking.
If your are like most men I have told this too your reaction will be ……”really”?
Good Morning Minoo,
I’m sorry to say that has been my experience over the years.
True, nothing is 100% all the time, every time and attractive and unattractive can certainly be found anywhere on the political spectrum.
I have strong bonds of friendship with many women, but I am painfully aware, and have been guilty of it myself, that no one is more vicious to women than other women. Women want to see other women succeed? Well, sometimes.
I remember a female doctor saying that a female co-worker of ours convinced her that a woman can be both beautiful and taken seriously. Well, thanks a lot! Am I ugly and brilliant or attractive and stupid?
I well remember the vicious attacks, concerning their looks, that Paula Jones and other women who accused Clinton came under. What I found ironic was that some of these gals doing the attacking looked like linebackers for the Rams.
Human nature is what it is and no amount of political correctness will change it.
Mary, very true comments about women. I think this is true of the vast majority, if not all.
Mary you might find this analysis of interest:
http://pajamasmedia.com/victordavishanson/palin-odes/
You really don’t understand progress or even democracy. Posted by: Hal
Democracy? This nation is a constitutional republic, as you noted in your defense of KSM on another thread. Good post, Jerry.
“You really don’t understand progress or even democracy.”
Posted by: Hal at November 20, 2009 12:07 AM
“Progress” is relative, not absolute, Hal. (Unlike morals which are absolute.) Read “Liberty and Tyranny”. It will open your eyes.
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Jerry,
With liberals, up is down and down is up.
Hi Angel,
An interesting article, thank you. Yes she is definitely the anti-thesis of liberal feminism and they are scared to death of her.
Their cattiness speaks volumes. Personally I enjoy it and I love her. Her ability to relate to people is incredible. I love watching Odorman and Madcow grunt and snort every time they mention her. And poor Chris Matthews, who gets tingles up his leg when Obama breathes, or does he tinkle down his leg?? Anyway the man has a spaz attack at the mention of her name.
You may be too young to remember the early feminist movement but I do. Good lord. Women seemed to try to make themselves ugly. Bralessness can look tacky and cheap,(no one would have noticed the difference with me), hairy legs and armpits, angry, bitter, foul mouthed, slovenly dressed.
Certainly not all feminists looked or acted like this but I saw plenty who did. Unfortunately this is the stereotype that sticks with me and many in my generation.
Now there’s this beautiful charasmatic woman stealing their show.
I suspect many a husband and boyfriend enjoys the view of Sarah and I suspect this does not go well with many a liberal woman! Or some conservative ones either for that matter.
Oh and am I jealous of her? You betcha!!
Mary: I guess I understand what you are saying, at least I usually do as I agree with 99% of all of your posts. God put us both (men and women) in this universe, even though I am constantly amazed how different our worlds are.
Hal, whether this is the 21st century or the 41st century, marriage will always be between a man and a woman. I do not doubt your convictions on this, but it is an inescapable biological and sociological fact that no culture can survive for long without a dominate heterosexual ethos.
Hi Bethany,
I’m saying what years on this planet have taught me. I’m too old for it to matter much anymore.
Now for a beautiful young thing like you, well, that’s another story! :)
I always say this about sexual harassment: When you’re as old as I am you’re glad someone still bothers.
Hi Jerry,
Take my word for it :) It might save you a lot of grief.
I got my “Going Rogue” book in the mail today! I’m halfway through the first chapter.
Mary: Thanks. I do take your word for it. One more thought on Sarah. I think for a lot of conservative guys, we like her freshness and radiance, and kind of see her as we would a daughter or favorite sister. Also, it is a heart speaks to heart type of thing, in that she shares our convictions on what needs to be done to uphold our country’s values and promise. She stands for what is great about our country. I don’t know if this helps.
Jerry,
I hear you. I think conservatives like Mike Huckabee for the same reason.
They don’t get it. The more they pick on her the more we like her because Americans feel picked on by Washington and are tired of it and it makes her feel like one of us instead of one of them. I think if Sarah posed in a bathing suit and told a reporter to stuff it where the sun doesn’t shine her approval ratins would soar because Americans are tired of lip service from stuffed shirts and appreciate a breath of fresh air for a change.
Hi Jerry 12:16PM
Excellent points. She is also incredibly charasmatic and beautiful in a very natural way, not a glamour girl.
All of her attributes enrage feminists who are not happy about a woman who strays off the liberal feminist plantation, not to mention perhaps a little jealousy thrown in. Who wouldn’t be jealous of this woman?
BTW you should hear the men at work drool over Sarah. It enrages some of our feminazis no end, after all a woman’s looks aren’t important! Yeah right ladies, unless its you making an issue of them.
Hi gphx,
Very true. They just don’t understand that the less you make an issue of something or someone, the less people notice or care. Its our opponents who constantly hammer on and yammer about Sarah.
Morons, if you want to draw attention away from her, shut the heck up!!
Also, if the woman is so irrelevant why even give her the time of day? Barbara Walters is irrelevant to me. Do I care how she looks, the money she makes, her TV appearances, the books she sells, etc.? Heck no. Do I spend my time dwelling on Barbara Walters? No way.
The truth is Sarah’s opponents are scared to death of her. Her beauty, charisma, politics, and ability to touch so many people. So keep it up folks, you’re giving her a lot of free mileage!!
Posted by: Pamela at November 19, 2009 10:23 AM
“If only Palin were an ugly lesbian pro-abort rather than a beautiful heterosexual pro-lifer.
You mean, like Rachael MaddCOW ?”
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RacHELL MaddCOW is not ugly, at least not in a purely physical sense.
But when she opens her mouth and bares her embittered soul, she make a freight train take dirt road.
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Mary,
Come now, feministas would never stoop to criticizing a fellow females looks or lack thereof simply because they disagreed with her politics. That would be shallow and petty.
That is the behavior reserved by poverty pimpin’ blacks for conservative men and women of color.
The sweet and demure damsels of the left would adhere to a higher plane of social conduct and eschew an ad hominen attack on any kind that was leveled against a fellow female no matter what her political persuasion.
Now privately they might nit pick her choice of clothing or accessories or makeup, but never, NEVER publicly and they would not stand mute when others were indulging in such blatantly misogynistic methods.
To do so would be……..unlady like.
yor bro ken