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In reply to the discussion: Before we get too wrapped up in this Ann Romney flap... [View all]SpencerShay
(72 posts)14. Spare Me.
Hillary Rosen's comment wasn't about stay-at-home moms, AT ALL. The point that Hillary Rosen was trying to make is that Ann Romney doesn't have a clue what about what the average struggling working-class woman has to deal with, especially in a bad economy. And, because of that, Ann Romney is not qualified to be a spokesperson for such matters. Ann Romney doesn't understand what it means to struggle financially, because she is rich, therefore, she is lucky that she had the choice to never have to earn a paycheck in her life. Spare me the, "being a mom is full-time job," bullshit.
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Rosen should have emphasised the point that as a stay at home mother Anne had a choice while
jwirr
Apr 2012
#7
Sorry Will, but do you REALLY think this women who married into tremendous wealth..
truebrit71
Apr 2012
#17
But Let Us Be Clear, Sir: As Everyone Habitually Uses The Word, She Has Not Worked a Day In Her Life
The Magistrate
Apr 2012
#19