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In reply to the discussion: The manufactured outrage that purports to be legitimate criticism of Hillary is pathetic [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)Frustrating, isn't it?
But there's no arguing the fact that the American people are easily spooked (which is underscored by the almost fanatical love of high-powered rifles and love for super heroes, as only an American can be), and the Commander in Chief better be prepared to "keep this country safe" and project that confidence, otherwise s/he will NOT be elected. A woman will be held to a higher standard than a man. At least, in this country.
Yes, yes she did coin that phrase. I do remember. And she's also intelligent enough to understand - and has experienced firsthand - that our media, still the only source of information for a large segment of our population, is part of that conspiracy. And so, whether she likes it or not, and if she wants to be the first female president in U.S. history, she has to boost confidence in our easily-spooked society and project a strong "Iron Maiden" or "Amazonian" type of woman who has the wherewithal to do whatever is necessary in order to keep us safe.