Palin feminists

If a woman chosen for cynical reasons, who lacks the appropriate experience and know-how, is VP to the Leader of the Free World, the rest of the world will look and and say - "she's only there because she's a woman", not "she's there because she's the best" - and the misogynists will cheer. They will say - "we were right, women are so blind and stupid that they will vote for one 'of their own', regardless of the issues." There WILL be a woman in the White House one day, but Palin is not the figurehead and spokesperson we are looking for.

beatrice @ 2:39 AM PDT, Sep 12, 2008

I'm actually shocked at how anyone could call themselves a feminist and approve of Sarah's handling. I'm surprised at my own elected official that has agree to be part of a "truth squad". Honestly, while some will say "we've turned a corner". I think there is MUCH, MUCH more to say. Regrettably, we have a long way to go in terms of discourse. I think there's A LOT to talk about, but some of those issues are so "hot" one dare not touch them. If I do talk about certain issues, I'll be labled XX. What I most resent, is MEN handing out the rules of what we can do, say and think.

mavsreader @ 6:07 AM PDT, Sep 11, 2008

45. Lauren wrote :45. Could you please stop writing that Sarah Palin is against sex-education. She supports it as Governor and has funded it." Governor Sarah Palin supports abstinence as the only form of sex education (source). She does not promote nor has she funded sex ed programs that discuss contraception. http://eagleforumalaska.blogspot.com/

elizabeth @ 8:49 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

The world according to Sarah Palin: If you are raped or molested by a family member, you must have the baby. Abortion is not an option. If childbirth threathens your life, you must have the baby. Abortion is not an option. Explain to me again how Palin is a "feminist"?

Elizabeth @ 8:39 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

These people are the same idiots that voted for GWB

hottopics @ 4:58 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

I do not like Palin ,in particular because of her lack of knowledge on enviornmental issues,Her disrespect of animal life (unless it is human). Her very sneaky secretive self. Who is she really? She needs to speak the truth now. Unfortunately I will not buy what she says there is alot to read between the lines that I do not think she will ever reveal. Just an observation. By the way Palin- wolves have families that you want to destroy. Double standards do not cut it with me.

Terri @ 3:29 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

Katherine, How can you say you are a feminist and not be in favor of equal rights and equal pay?!? Being a feminist is not just about reproductive rights, that is true, but Palin has self-promoted herself as a baby making machine. And while she's out there preaching about abstinence she needed to be giving condoms to her daughter because she obviously does not care enough about her family unless they win snow machine races or join the army. I heard her opening speech where she praised her son and husband and barely mentioned her daughters names. What's that about? Palin IS NO Hillary!! Palin is the anti-Hillary.

Not for equal rights and equal pay?? @ 2:24 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

Katherine, your lack of support for reproductive rights trumps everything. If a woman can't control her own body and we turn the clock back 35 years, she is done, done, done. But I doubt if you remember those days, or if you can relate to a pregnant 16 year old, who had to go to Tijuana for an abortion? In 1961, that girl was me, so I know. If or when Roe v Wade is overturned, remember this: No matter what you do, there will always be an unwanted pregnancy leading to a back alley and/or a coathanger, or for rich women, a flight to Sweden.

Bonnie Ann Baker @ 12:51 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

i'm voting for mccain/palin because i'm sick of obama's double standard and pretending that hillary was on his 'short list' for VP only to see he didn't even vet her. Why isn't gloria steinem, NOW, and Emiliy's list OUTRAGED at the democratic party for by-passing the BEST woman candidate in history? They chose the unqualified, inexperienced male over the woman and then didn't even put the woman on the ticket!!! WHERE are the outraged feminists on this one?

hillary supporter 4 palin @ 12:37 PM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

My take on Sarah Palin is that she is a female George Bush. A kind of "My Way or the Highway" mentality. And we all know where that kind of leadership took us. We don't need another pitbull whose religious viewpoints affect her judgment. I think she believes that "God is on her side and not yours because I have this divine connection and you don't, because you might be a jew, muslim, athiest or other more liberal christian;" consequently justifying her decision making. I do not sense a lot of "heart" in her presentations just an ordinate need to win at all costs. Personally, I think she is dangerous.

ab @ 11:54 AM PDT, Sep 10, 2008

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