| 121. Anyone who doesn't read the full post before commenting... |
| -I'm tempted to change my vote next Tuesday to Clinton. Seriously |
cali |
Feb-27-08 12:36 PM |
#0 |
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This is a good AP video on that |
LadyVT |
Feb-27-08 12:37 PM |
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I don't need a video |
cali |
Feb-27-08 12:40 PM |
#4 |
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Stay the course, Cali... |
Labors of Hercules |
Feb-27-08 12:58 PM |
#44 |
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It's a video on gender in the race; interviews women, it's independently made |
LadyVT |
Feb-27-08 03:20 PM |
#135 |
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LOL! "She worries about the household chores?!"... |
misanthrope |
Feb-27-08 12:52 PM |
#35 |
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It was not a child |
susankh4 |
Feb-27-08 01:02 PM |
#55 |
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You're right... |
misanthrope |
Feb-27-08 02:42 PM |
#122 |
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There is sexism and there is racism. It's shameful. But not a reason to vote |
gateley |
Feb-27-08 12:39 PM |
#2 |
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It's pretty bad. I agree. |
crispini |
Feb-27-08 12:39 PM |
#3 |
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You are one of the most level-headed people here |
thevoiceofreason |
Feb-27-08 12:52 PM |
#33 |
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LOL, thanks! |
crispini |
Feb-27-08 01:12 PM |
#72 |
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Kind of? |
thevoiceofreason |
Feb-27-08 01:15 PM |
#76 |
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Have you checked your Democratic early voting numbers yet? |
crispini |
Feb-27-08 01:18 PM |
#83 |
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We don't have those numbers by precinct yet |
thevoiceofreason |
Feb-27-08 01:47 PM |
#103 |
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Ye cats. |
crispini |
Feb-27-08 02:03 PM |
#112 |
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Go vote for HRC then. We won't stop you. |
NJSecularist |
Feb-27-08 12:40 PM |
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Read her whole post. |
Maddy McCall |
Feb-27-08 12:42 PM |
#8 |
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I did. It's either she is going to vote for HRC or she isn't. |
NJSecularist |
Feb-27-08 12:44 PM |
#15 |
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voting for her based on what her opponents say is absurd |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 12:47 PM |
#26 |
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No, actually you can't. And it's absurd to think otherwise. |
NJSecularist |
Feb-27-08 12:50 PM |
#32 |
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well maybe you can't |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#51 |
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NO, you couldn't have read the whole post |
The Anti-Bush |
Feb-27-08 12:52 PM |
#34 |
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Spoken like a true sexist. |
MyPetRock |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#49 |
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"OK, I won't be voting for Clinton on Tuesday,"---here, your OUTRAGE is showing. |
rodeodance |
Feb-27-08 01:05 PM |
#63 |
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Aha! nt |
crispini |
Feb-27-08 12:42 PM |
#10 |
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Nothing to say about the grotesque sexism that's played out? |
cali |
Feb-27-08 12:43 PM |
#11 |
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What do you want me to do about it? |
NJSecularist |
Feb-27-08 12:46 PM |
#22 |
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NJS, it is not just because she is female, it's because people are |
bellasgrams |
Feb-27-08 01:23 PM |
#93 |
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I wouldn't want to be around the rabid supporters of either one |
dansolo |
Feb-27-08 08:59 PM |
#165 |
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Some, but not all |
lastliberalintexas |
Feb-27-08 09:37 PM |
#172 |
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She's not switching her vote - read the OP |
WesDem |
Feb-27-08 12:46 PM |
#21 |
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Thank you, WesDem for getting what I was trying to |
cali |
Feb-27-08 12:48 PM |
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Read - then react. |
emilyg |
Feb-27-08 12:58 PM |
#43 |
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Totally agree with that. |
woolldog |
Feb-27-08 03:33 PM |
#140 |
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Does it occur to you that your response tends to reinforce the OP's point? |
yardwork |
Feb-27-08 03:36 PM |
#141 |
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I would vote for Obama if the racism were as pernicious against him as sexism against HRC. n/t |
Straight Shooter |
Feb-27-08 12:40 PM |
#6 |
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Yes, sexism is wrong...and HRC may currently be a victim of it. |
MercutioATC |
Feb-27-08 12:40 PM |
#7 |
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Read her whole post. |
Maddy McCall |
Feb-27-08 12:42 PM |
#9 |
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I did. Yes, I know she's still voting for Obama. I was questioning the motivation |
MercutioATC |
Feb-27-08 12:43 PM |
#13 |
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You are just being petty now. n/t |
The Anti-Bush |
Feb-27-08 12:54 PM |
#37 |
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?? |
MercutioATC |
Feb-27-08 08:55 PM |
#162 |
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you have no clue do you. |
rodeodance |
Feb-27-08 01:18 PM |
#84 |
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Actually, yes.... |
susankh4 |
Feb-27-08 01:06 PM |
#64 |
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There will always be idiots on the Internet. |
backscatter712 |
Feb-27-08 12:43 PM |
#12 |
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They asked her last night if she had any regrets and she said |
bellasgrams |
Feb-27-08 01:27 PM |
#96 |
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she regrets it didn't turn out like she hoped - for herself. |
Whisp |
Feb-27-08 01:52 PM |
#105 |
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i was for edwards |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 12:43 PM |
#14 |
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Hillary Is A Fundamentally Decent Person... |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Feb-27-08 12:44 PM |
#16 |
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The trouble is the sexism and hateful comments were prevalent |
Auntie Bush |
Feb-27-08 01:03 PM |
#57 |
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changing your vote won't solve things |
subsuelo |
Feb-27-08 12:44 PM |
#17 |
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you should. people here can scream what they want, but obama reminds me most of a |
lionesspriyanka |
Feb-27-08 12:45 PM |
#18 |
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not trying to start any flamewar |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 12:58 PM |
#45 |
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"you can put any kind of label you want on an empty jar" |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 12:45 PM |
#19 |
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Ridiculous as ever, I see. I never supported HIllary Clinton |
cali |
Feb-27-08 12:55 PM |
#39 |
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you have proof to back up your accusations of me as sexist? |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 02:06 PM |
#114 |
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I didn't call you sexist. And you better damned well |
cali |
Feb-27-08 02:25 PM |
#115 |
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I have always condemned sexism. |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 03:53 PM |
#144 |
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"her thighness" ???? That deserves a tombstone.. |
UndertheOcean |
Feb-27-08 12:46 PM |
#20 |
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The "her thighness" Quote Was From A Troll... |
JimGinPA |
Feb-27-08 12:47 PM |
#23 |
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Because "non-troll" Obama supporters have never said anything sexist about Hillary? |
bullwinkle428 |
Feb-27-08 12:56 PM |
#40 |
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Not To Bicker... |
JimGinPA |
Feb-27-08 01:16 PM |
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And thank you for doing a bang-up job to prove Cali's point! |
bullwinkle428 |
Feb-27-08 03:14 PM |
#131 |
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there are a lot of people who are emboldened by their anonymity on DU |
FLDem5 |
Feb-27-08 12:47 PM |
#24 |
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I think the isms have been overplayed gratuitously in this campaign. |
AtomicKitten |
Feb-27-08 12:47 PM |
#25 |
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Agreed. Some people will be offended by anything. |
NJSecularist |
Feb-27-08 12:48 PM |
#28 |
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indeed and much of it I suspect is subterfuge |
AtomicKitten |
Feb-27-08 01:03 PM |
#56 |
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You are speaking for women everywhere Cali. |
shaniqua6392 |
Feb-27-08 12:48 PM |
#27 |
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She doesn't speak for me. And I can imagine a lot of women disagree |
beachmom |
Feb-27-08 04:20 PM |
#147 |
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Her campaign mistakes don't cancel out the really vile sexism in the media |
eridani |
Feb-28-08 03:18 AM |
#177 |
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Thank you and recommended. |
terrya |
Feb-27-08 12:49 PM |
#29 |
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And Obama |
CatnHat |
Feb-27-08 01:54 PM |
#106 |
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A lot of newbies on the board cali |
Submariner |
Feb-27-08 12:49 PM |
#30 |
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You should vote for who you think will be the better prez. |
totodeinhere |
Feb-27-08 12:50 PM |
#31 |
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Fortunately Obama isn't like some of his fans here at DU. nt |
ginnyinWI |
Feb-27-08 12:54 PM |
#36 |
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There have been a few objectionable posts here, but as a woman, |
beachmom |
Feb-27-08 12:55 PM |
#38 |
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Good post, beachmom.. |
zidzi |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#48 |
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Try reading for comprehension |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:01 PM |
#54 |
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I know you said that, but to even hint that you considered changing |
beachmom |
Feb-27-08 03:09 PM |
#129 |
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it's called a rhetorical device |
cali |
Feb-27-08 03:13 PM |
#130 |
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Okay, I disagree about "the level of hate directed at Hillary Clinton". |
beachmom |
Feb-27-08 04:16 PM |
#146 |
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You know what's stupid? |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 08:38 PM |
#158 |
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Don't be silly |
BeyondGeography |
Feb-27-08 12:56 PM |
#41 |
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Remember when you stated that the party wasn't severed? It is, and mostly over the rampant sexism. |
goldcanyonaz |
Feb-27-08 12:57 PM |
#42 |
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It's not just women. |
Stand and Fight |
Feb-27-08 02:30 PM |
#117 |
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I might just decide to do some |
maddiejoan |
Feb-27-08 03:23 PM |
#137 |
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I really hope that's not the case |
lastliberalintexas |
Feb-27-08 09:45 PM |
#174 |
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Thank you |
Lannigan |
Feb-27-08 12:58 PM |
#46 |
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It is a problem with open forums like this |
thevoiceofreason |
Feb-27-08 01:18 PM |
#82 |
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Do you think Obama is sexist or a bigot? |
JackORoses |
Feb-27-08 12:59 PM |
#47 |
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Of course not. And try reading. I state clearly in the OP |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:03 PM |
#58 |
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I know you aren't changing your vote. The questions were rhetorical. |
JackORoses |
Feb-27-08 01:20 PM |
#85 |
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I've been reading DU for quite a while now and this is nothing new... |
Whisp |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#50 |
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you raise a very good but subtle point |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 01:18 PM |
#81 |
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my choice was based on the IWR. |
Whisp |
Feb-27-08 01:31 PM |
#98 |
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I read your post and my first thought was "bastard." |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 08:58 PM |
#164 |
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whew on the vote catch. |
votesomemore |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#52 |
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The sexism is out of control here, and it's mostly new users. I think it's mostly |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-27-08 01:00 PM |
#53 |
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how about the sexist remarks against Monica, Ann Coulter, Katerine Harris, etc.. |
Whisp |
Feb-27-08 02:03 PM |
#111 |
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I'll admit that |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-27-08 09:44 PM |
#173 |
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You are going to vote based on what |
donheld |
Feb-27-08 01:03 PM |
#59 |
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No. I'm not. And you'd be better served by reading the whole OP |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:05 PM |
#62 |
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It is an unpleasant situation, I agree. |
thevoiceofreason |
Feb-27-08 01:08 PM |
#69 |
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If you vowed you'd never vote for anyone in the Primary who voted for the IWR |
mtnsnake |
Feb-27-08 01:05 PM |
#60 |
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He didn't vote for it. Period. And he has NOT voted to fund it each |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:07 PM |
#65 |
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That's odd. Then why did Barack agree w/Hillary last night when she said they both voted to fund it? |
mtnsnake |
Feb-27-08 01:16 PM |
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many here have made their assesment based on the NON-existant non-"vote" |
rodeodance |
Feb-27-08 01:07 PM |
#68 |
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It's just the Internets Cali |
snooper2 |
Feb-27-08 01:05 PM |
#61 |
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Maybe there is a lot of sexism, but |
FrenchieCat |
Feb-27-08 01:07 PM |
#66 |
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I'm not going to get into a fight over who's had it worse |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:17 PM |
#80 |
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I wasn't wanting to engage in a fight either.......but simply responding to your post...... |
FrenchieCat |
Feb-27-08 01:28 PM |
#97 |
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Interesting reading.. |
zidzi |
Feb-27-08 04:09 PM |
#145 |
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No one of stable mind believes Cunningham is suddenly a liberal Democrat |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 09:16 PM |
#169 |
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Don't forget how many threads there were here about Farrakhan |
JVS |
Feb-28-08 04:05 AM |
#184 |
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DEFINETLY!!! |
RockyTorres |
Feb-27-08 01:07 PM |
#67 |
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Thanks for post on the prevalant sexism that exists. btw----........"thighness" was |
rodeodance |
Feb-27-08 01:10 PM |
#70 |
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Cali, there are a lot points we don't agree on, but this is not one of them, |
madmom |
Feb-27-08 01:10 PM |
#71 |
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And my favorite from upthread - "she should be more like Obama" |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 09:25 PM |
#170 |
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Is "her thighness" sexist? |
lynyrd_skynyrd |
Feb-27-08 01:13 PM |
#73 |
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Yes, when used in the context of women. Let this be a time of learning for you. |
rodeodance |
Feb-27-08 01:16 PM |
#79 |
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yes and I think you're clueless about the subject. sorry. |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:20 PM |
#87 |
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yes it is. I doubt Ted Kennedy has good thighs, but nobody talks about him in those terms |
JVS |
Feb-28-08 04:06 AM |
#185 |
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To my mind it's the high influence of media they need to switch it off go cspan and liberal radio. |
cooolandrew |
Feb-27-08 01:14 PM |
#74 |
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She 'did not' vote for the war. She voted to give Bush the |
bellasgrams |
Feb-27-08 01:14 PM |
#75 |
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Baloney. She voted to give bush a blank check. period. |
cali |
Feb-27-08 01:22 PM |
#90 |
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You've got more spin than a top that's out of control |
mtnsnake |
Feb-27-08 01:58 PM |
#107 |
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Majority of dems in Congress voted against the war. |
hnmnf |
Feb-27-08 01:27 PM |
#95 |
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Suggestion for a thread on SEXISM -- gathering together a whole collection, w/URLs from DU and ... |
cloudythescribbler |
Feb-27-08 01:15 PM |
#77 |
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Here is one that tries to excuse sexist words. |
uppityperson |
Feb-27-08 01:51 PM |
#104 |
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It was shocking to see just how much has been considered acceptable |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Feb-27-08 01:15 PM |
#78 |
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like when chris matthews said |
griffi94 |
Feb-27-08 01:23 PM |
#91 |
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That's one good example |
Lone_Star_Dem |
Feb-27-08 01:42 PM |
#101 |
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What has really gotten to me about the sexism on this board is |
Arkansas Granny |
Feb-27-08 01:20 PM |
#86 |
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I do remember that you called it out way before the primaries. |
MassDemm |
Feb-27-08 01:20 PM |
#88 |
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Thank you for your honesty. |
theHandpuppet |
Feb-27-08 01:22 PM |
#89 |
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What cali said. |
ieoeja |
Feb-27-08 01:23 PM |
#92 |
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I voted for Obama in the primary but the sexism against Clinton is disgusting |
thecatburgler |
Feb-27-08 01:26 PM |
#94 |
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Thanks, Cali. |
tandot |
Feb-27-08 01:32 PM |
#99 |
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Don't let the crazies influence your decision... |
countryjake |
Feb-27-08 01:39 PM |
#100 |
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I'm with you all the way Cali. |
mzmolly |
Feb-27-08 01:42 PM |
#102 |
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Do you think the media treated Al Gore fairly? |
DefenseLawyer |
Feb-27-08 01:59 PM |
#108 |
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Wow thats really stupid... |
Thepricebreaker |
Feb-27-08 02:01 PM |
#109 |
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Why don't you read her whole post |
theHandpuppet |
Feb-27-08 02:03 PM |
#110 |
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Or even the first line about lazy gits :) |
cali |
Feb-27-08 02:40 PM |
#120 |
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You know what's really mind bogglingly stupid? |
cali |
Feb-27-08 02:39 PM |
#119 |
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Obama supporters, chill out |
democrattotheend |
Feb-27-08 02:05 PM |
#113 |
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Anyone who changes their vote based on some anon bulletin board is a fucking idiot |
Independent-Voter |
Feb-27-08 02:26 PM |
#116 |
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Another candidate for reading comprehension tutoring |
cali |
Feb-27-08 02:37 PM |
#118 |
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Anyone who doesn't read the full post before commenting... |
Stand and Fight |
Feb-27-08 02:40 PM |
#121 |
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You are describing the "Obama backlash" |
DemGa |
Feb-27-08 02:44 PM |
#123 |
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No. I'm not. Did you read my post? |
cali |
Feb-27-08 03:02 PM |
#127 |
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Yes, I did read your post |
DemGa |
Feb-27-08 03:15 PM |
#132 |
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You're right. |
Blue_In_AK |
Feb-27-08 02:51 PM |
#124 |
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With regards to the MSM, are we really seeing sexism or just Clinton-loathing? |
Kristi1696 |
Feb-27-08 02:55 PM |
#125 |
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you are correct, but you should really just write in Kucinich; people are giving O way too much cred |
VotesForWomen |
Feb-27-08 02:56 PM |
#126 |
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um. no. I don't do stupid or symbolic |
cali |
Feb-27-08 03:04 PM |
#128 |
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Cali, I respect your willingness to post about this. |
LadyVT |
Feb-27-08 03:23 PM |
#136 |
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Sorry, I have no respect for "pity/backlash" voting. Or threats of it. |
wienerdoggie |
Feb-27-08 03:18 PM |
#133 |
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And I have very little respect for people with poor reading comprehension |
cali |
Feb-27-08 03:26 PM |
#138 |
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I read, and comprehended your post. You could have decried the |
wienerdoggie |
Feb-27-08 03:38 PM |
#142 |
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... |
Kittycat |
Feb-27-08 03:19 PM |
#134 |
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cali--you're dead on. |
dmsRoar |
Feb-27-08 03:28 PM |
#139 |
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Read this Cali-Do you believe Obama would have sold out these folks to the powerful? |
mod mom |
Feb-27-08 03:41 PM |
#143 |
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here's an interesting post |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 04:36 PM |
#148 |
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Can I get the gist of it? |
sniffa |
Feb-27-08 04:41 PM |
#150 |
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I'm really loathe to, but here you go |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 04:44 PM |
#151 |
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Wow |
sniffa |
Feb-27-08 04:57 PM |
#152 |
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amazing, isn't it? |
Lerkfish |
Feb-27-08 05:06 PM |
#153 |
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poster WHERE? and WHERE is your LINK? |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 09:33 PM |
#171 |
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What do you think of Hillary's statement last night about regretting her IWR vote? |
elixir |
Feb-27-08 04:38 PM |
#149 |
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JE's apology didn't cut it for me and neither does Clinton's |
cali |
Feb-28-08 03:28 AM |
#180 |
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I couldn't agree more with your premise. |
Mike03 |
Feb-27-08 05:25 PM |
#154 |
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A major kick and rec for a righteous "Shrill" "Shrew...." |
Mike03 |
Feb-27-08 05:28 PM |
#155 |
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I am just about there with you, too. |
David Zephyr |
Feb-27-08 05:34 PM |
#156 |
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thank you, David, for understanding how I feel |
cali |
Feb-28-08 03:30 AM |
#181 |
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I'VE NEVER EVER RESPONDED TO ANY THREAD IN ALL CAPS IN MY LIFE BUT ** ** ** THANK YOU CALI ** ** ** |
Hoof Hearted |
Feb-27-08 08:06 PM |
#157 |
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LOL!! Please, take me OUT of the mountains for a week |
cali |
Feb-28-08 03:32 AM |
#182 |
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BRO'S not HO'S, man |
Mezzo |
Feb-27-08 08:47 PM |
#159 |
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A google search for |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-27-08 09:47 PM |
#175 |
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teh google. teh mughty, might google. |
Mezzo |
Feb-28-08 04:28 PM |
#192 |
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Wish you would... Sexism is a HUGE problem not just here but thruout the country! |
demo dutch |
Feb-27-08 08:51 PM |
#160 |
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There are plenty of perfectly good reasons not to support Clinton. |
leftofthedial |
Feb-27-08 08:53 PM |
#161 |
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Another call for solidarity against sexism. Agreed. |
Bongo Prophet |
Feb-27-08 08:57 PM |
#163 |
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"Her thighness"?!?!?! I really hope everyone alerted on that one! |
AZBlue |
Feb-27-08 09:08 PM |
#166 |
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Fellow Obama supporter who hates sexism... |
writes3000 |
Feb-27-08 09:14 PM |
#167 |
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We've disagreed on everything it seems |
goodgd_yall |
Feb-27-08 09:15 PM |
#168 |
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How is "your thighness" different than making fun of Mcain being ugly... someone short, fat, bald... |
Levgreee |
Feb-27-08 09:54 PM |
#176 |
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Cali, I agree with you for the first time in months. |
avrdream |
Feb-28-08 03:20 AM |
#178 |
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The glass ceiling is still there and still unconciously accepted |
CreekDog |
Feb-28-08 03:24 AM |
#179 |
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While we're at it, cali, you need to find out if either of these guys is lying to us about NAFTA |
Leopolds Ghost |
Feb-28-08 03:57 AM |
#183 |
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What of the misandry? Nobody cares? Figures. n/t |
casus belli |
Feb-28-08 04:07 AM |
#186 |
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In some cases yes, in other cases not so much. |
JVS |
Feb-28-08 04:12 AM |
#187 |
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It's a shame you don't feel the same about anti-gay bigotry |
MagsDem |
Feb-28-08 04:13 AM |
#188 |
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Aw, but I do deplore homophobia |
cali |
Feb-28-08 04:25 AM |
#189 |
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Wish I knew who you were talking to. |
casus belli |
Feb-28-08 04:27 AM |
#190 |
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Really? Did you learn anything about the rampant RACISM in |
Kahuna |
Feb-28-08 06:18 AM |
#191 |