Commenting on yesterday's rant about hardliners, Frog in Northern Georgia (correctly) suggested that I'm an equal opportunity hater. Totally true! If someone is acting like a fucking Cunty McCunterson, my blood pressure is going to rise. I guarantee it.
Hence, I am angered by the way some feminist are reacting to Obama's choice of running mate. Joe Biden is a damn solid candidate. He's fought hard for progressive issues. He's represented women far better than some elected women (cough *Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Libby Dole* cough) have bothered doing. Just because someone is a woman does not mean that she is going to advance a feminist (or even woman's) agenda.
Seriously, just read anything written by the two female conservative editors at BlogHer. They are women, and they clearly do not push for most of the things that feminists seek. And there's nothing wrong with that. Not every woman has the same views or life experiences or desires from life. Why would you assume that a woman is automatically going to agree with you just because she is a woman?
Yes, I would love to see more women in elected positions. However, I am not going to vote for them just because they have twats any more than I would refuse to vote for them because they have boobs. I want someone to represent me. Sometimes the best person for that job winds up being a man, sometimes it's a woman.
As for the idea that Obama should have picked Hillary Clinton, that is nice in theory, but in reality, a disaster. The VP has no impact on votes for the most part, and then she'd undercut him every chance she can in office. She's been a fine advocate for women, but she's also sold herself out on a lot of issues. Others have suggested Kathleen Sebelius. She's great, but her commentary after one of the Democratic primary debates showed me that she's not ready for a national gig yet. Jennifer Granholm or Janet Napolitano could have been cool, but they weren't chosen. Get over it. The point of feminism is not to pick people based on gender alone, right? Right?
I think Maria Niles is right on the money when she reminds people to keep their eyes on the prize. I know a lot of people are sick of waiting for it to be "our" turn and I don't blame them, but let's move on, and vote for the team that (from my perspective anyway) will put better policies in place for women. Go Obama-Biden!!!
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I agree! Get on board, ladies. I think we can all agree that George W. Bush has been the worst president in history. If we don't unite, we are going to get four more years of those same, terrible policies. In the off chance John McCain lives 8 more years, my oldest son will be 12 when he lives office, just 6 years from possible military service. What if we are at war with Iran? Russia? I personally don't want my kids' blood to pay the war debt for these Republican assholes.
ReplyDeleteThis is funny - I was reading this post in my feed reader, and I didn't pay attention to the header (probably because I clicked on it and then got pulled away from the computer by the nice weather). So, though I wasn't at all tuned-in with who wrote the post, I read it and thought, "I LOVE this person" and then realized that it was YOU. So, as usual, I love YOU!
ReplyDeletewell said suzanne. i think we should stop expecting things to be done for us BECAUSE we are women... to vote for someone based on gender or race is just as bad as voting against them for those reasons.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, you are my new favorite ranter! I might love you as much as Dennis Miller.
ReplyDeleteAnd not because you linked to my blog. Though thank you for that.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I agree obviously. I do not for the life of me understand why these so called Hillary supporters give their vote for McBush. If they really supported Ms. Clinton then voting for McBush is against everything she has said during her tenacious primary stumping. What is wrong with people? I personally feel that she has caused more harm than good of late and don't get me started on my disappointment of Bill. Now let's move on and heal our nation. I too am a very proud card carrying feminist but my God this is is making us look like fools. There I said it. My male republican co-workers have actually laughed and said to me, "you women are nuts and can't think it through clearly so thanks for the votes and we'll see you after McCain wins."
ReplyDeleteGreat! More amno for the numb nuts! Wake up Hillary supporters. If men acted this way we'd call the behavior borish, sour grapes, poor sportmanship and juvenile at best. Is there a term we'd be happy with when women behave this way? I don't think so. Can't we do better than that?
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I agree obviously. I do not for the life of me understand why these so called Hillary supporters give their vote for McBush. If they really supported Ms. Clinton then voting for McBush is against everything she has said during her tenacious primary stumping. What is wrong with people? I personally feel that she has caused more harm than good of late and don't get me started on my disappointment of Bill. Now let's move on and heal our nation. I too am a very proud card carrying feminist but my God this is is making us look like fools. There I said it. My male republican co-workers have actually laughed and said to me, "you women are nuts and can't think it through clearly so thanks for the votes and we'll see you after McCain wins."
ReplyDeleteGreat! More amno for the numb nuts! Wake up Hillary supporters. If men acted this way we'd call the behavior borish, sour grapes, poor sportmanship and juvenile at best. Is there a term we'd be happy with when women behave this way? I don't think so. Can't we do better than that?
Is there a term we'd be happy with when women behave this way?
ReplyDeleteMay I suggest cuntface, or is that too strong? If so, than I believe I can live with Cunty McCunterson.