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I didn't vote for a woman in 2016 [View all] LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 OP
If the Democratic primary is between a woman and a man, Squinch Dec 2018 #1
You and me both. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #3
Regardless of positions or qualifications? Adrahil Dec 2018 #16
Really, does no one read? Squinch Dec 2018 #20
I see you automatically disqualifying people based on gender. TCJ70 Dec 2018 #28
Kay. You go with that. Squinch Dec 2018 #40
I mean...it's not like this is the only post you've made on the subject: TCJ70 Dec 2018 #49
Is this supposed to be some kind of gotcha? Squinch Dec 2018 #51
Not at all... TCJ70 Dec 2018 #55
We've spent recorded history in one specific place LanternWaste Dec 2018 #62
No arguments from me. I understand the history. TCJ70 Dec 2018 #67
No, it is not some sort of revenge! It is a desire to be represented! Squinch Dec 2018 #72
"I just think it's odd to think someone can't do something based on what's between their legs." Squinch Dec 2018 #66
Why are people assuming gender has to be the next frontier? MadDAsHell Dec 2018 #103
Because 51% of the population are women and we have never been represented. Squinch Dec 2018 #110
I'm not sure I agree with that. MadDAsHell Dec 2018 #113
Your agreement is not required. Squinch Dec 2018 #114
Temper temper. nt MadDAsHell Dec 2018 #115
I feel no temper at all. Simply stating a fact. Squinch Dec 2018 #116
WEll, you said... Adrahil Dec 2018 #33
That's nice, dear. Squinch Dec 2018 #41
;) NT Adrahil Dec 2018 #58
I'm not sure you did get the point. MariePinchon Dec 2018 #56
I'll vote for the best, but if all else is equal I will vote for the woman. n/t Chemisse Dec 2018 #52
That is the best approach of all I would think LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #80
OK, so damn me. I want to be represented. Horrible, I know. Squinch Dec 2018 #81
I could come up with a different word I guess. LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #87
For me, choosing from the list of Democratic possibilities being floated, all else IS equal. Squinch Dec 2018 #89
"how little regard even my fellow Democrats have for women" LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #92
Why would I need to analyze Sarah Silverman's actions? I didn't answer the question Squinch Dec 2018 #93
I only was curious about your reaction to the Silverman example LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #95
Happy holidays to you too. Squinch Dec 2018 #96
Been where you're at and it is exasperating, isn't it? I think some folks consider Atticus Dec 2018 #101
Thanks for this. The hysteria with which my words have been Squinch Dec 2018 #112
That's the plan. TomSlick Dec 2018 #97
I too would like to see a female president... but your stated policy borders on sexism FBaggins Dec 2018 #53
A woman says women should be represented for the first time Squinch Dec 2018 #91
Wow... you can just sense gender across the internet, eh? FBaggins Dec 2018 #99
Ok. You go with that. Squinch Dec 2018 #100
Don't agree. lark Dec 2018 #64
I love Joe, but he stabbed Anita Hill for HIS own burnishing. Squinch Dec 2018 #69
Joe learned and changed, their bad deeds just happened. lark Dec 2018 #70
Lol! I suspect that you guys will come up with some lame argument like Squinch Dec 2018 #73
I'm not a guy - fail. lark Dec 2018 #88
My reply stands. Squinch Dec 2018 #90
So....is someone like Sarah Silverman wrong? LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #83
You guys are working so hard to suggest I've said things I haven't said. Squinch Dec 2018 #84
"the horrible women in history"? trev Dec 2018 #104
Yeah, you don't see color or gender. johnp3907 Dec 2018 #2
Why is that a problem? trev Dec 2018 #105
Are you denying that every president has had a penis? MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #4
No, I made no such assertion. Please reread my post. /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #5
Too many penises. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #6
Will any vagina do? NT Adrahil Dec 2018 #19
Oh here we go again. That's been addressed. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #21
Read what Squinch posted.... Adrahil Dec 2018 #25
Apparently BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #24
No, that poster is saying no such fucking thing. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #31
You don't read very well, apparently. Name the possible female Squinch Dec 2018 #43
You don't read very well either BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #45
You going to change the word again, or do you think it makes sense this time? Squinch Dec 2018 #48
That's a stupid comment. trev Dec 2018 #106
Who is denying they should be embraced? BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #108
Someone who has never NOT been represented, telling those who have never BEEN Squinch Dec 2018 #111
Then why do you think only men have been president? How do you account for that? kcr Dec 2018 #117
Because I don't make reflexive choices based on gender BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #120
Which possible female Democratic primary contender has Squinch Dec 2018 #47
Kirsten Gillibrand. NT Adrahil Dec 2018 #50
I can understand that, but every male contender I have ever been Squinch Dec 2018 #77
Okay. Fair enough. NT Adrahil Dec 2018 #78
Tulsi Gabbard. n/t namahage Dec 2018 #79
... LexVegas Dec 2018 #7
I agree with you Guppy Dec 2018 #8
You are only worried about your own comfort zone. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #12
This is exactly my point Guppy Dec 2018 #29
Yes, everyone is emotional but you my dear. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #32
you prove my point Guppy Dec 2018 #37
Whatever helps you sleep at night. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #38
wow big tough woman Guppy Dec 2018 #42
Representation is selfish? Squinch Dec 2018 #75
I assume that almost all of us did just that in 2016 nt karynnj Dec 2018 #34
Perhaps you should reflect a bit on what you wrote. Caliman73 Dec 2018 #65
Stacey Abrams and Gillum's Positions were not the same as Beto's BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #71
*sigh* ismnotwasm Dec 2018 #9
Whiteness is a VERY VISIBLE standard. Caliman73 Dec 2018 #68
I think default is a better word ismnotwasm Dec 2018 #74
Definitely Caliman73 Dec 2018 #76
You miss the point. cilla4progress Dec 2018 #10
Additional, yes but that does not mean that - in total - they would beat all white males karynnj Dec 2018 #27
For me, race and sex are just two factors I consider. Adrahil Dec 2018 #57
I agree. But no matter how you phrase it.. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #11
True. A lot of that twisting you refer to is obvious projection. borgesian Dec 2018 #36
Thank You -- this is exactly how it should be looked at karynnj Dec 2018 #13
I've always voted for policy. I don't give a damn what is between Autumn Dec 2018 #14
It's almost as if you're taking an adult approach to your decision. BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #35
the plain fact of the matter is mopinko Dec 2018 #15
Let then push their way through and show us what they got. Adrahil Dec 2018 #22
yeah, sure, the cream rises to the top. mopinko Dec 2018 #23
Your "wall of white penises" comment is not to far off...maybe it's time to try something different InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #85
edit sorry kcr Dec 2018 #118
I plan to support my Democratic Party's candidates FakeNoose Dec 2018 #17
+1 /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #18
Pretty sure we all will. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #26
So do I. But if the primary is between a Democratic man and a Democratic woman, Squinch Dec 2018 #86
I am with you. nt jrthin Dec 2018 #30
I agree with you. DavidDvorkin Dec 2018 #39
From a fellow longtime Dem living in AZ ... +1 mr_lebowski Dec 2018 #44
you are correct that women face a steeper uphill climb than men, MariePinchon Dec 2018 #59
A male who's shown solid and unequivocable support for women's issues mr_lebowski Dec 2018 #82
I'll vote for the most qualified candidate, like always BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #46
We've never elected a woman as President, either. NT WeekiWater Dec 2018 #54
I voted in the Texas primary and the general election for the best candidate Gothmog Dec 2018 #60
I voted for Obama. I also voted for a black man. LanternWaste Dec 2018 #61
I understand the sentiment. Caliman73 Dec 2018 #63
I base my vote... quickesst Dec 2018 #94
Among Democrats, being a woman weighs a LOT. Sparkly Dec 2018 #98
I vote for what's between their legs and the hue of their skin. Every time. nt MadDAsHell Dec 2018 #102
Well said! +1!!! Devil Child Dec 2018 #107
You did vote for a woman, but that's not why you voted for her... cynatnite Dec 2018 #109
Sorry, but it doesn't work that way kcr Dec 2018 #119
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