I have an honest question for Hillary supporters

[senseandsensibility]

How has Obama been sexist to her? Please give concrete examples, and I promise not to respond snarkily, even if I disagree with them.

I have seen many examples of the Hillary campaign using racial divide and conquer tactics. They are supported with links, direct quotes, and actual tape of the candidate herself.

I have seen no evidence of sexism from Obama. Just accusations.

[AspenRose]

1. Ferraro used the example of him dusting off his shoulder

post-ABC debate. She said she thought it was meant to be a sexist jab at HRC.

There's also "sweetie-gate," but BHO didn't say that to HRC.

Those are the only two I can think of. :shrug:

[Pirate Smile]

3. The dusting off his shoulder had more to do with the moderators of the debate then Hillary.

[madmunchie]

10. How the HELL is dusting off your shoulder sexist?????

Give me a break!

[senseandsensibility]

4. I didn't see or even hear about this shoulder dusting thing

when it happened. That's weird, because I was following the ABC debate on DU and every little detail was mentioned, it seemed.

[helderheid]

8. here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzXcNgCr0nk

[Writer]

2. I don't agree with the sexist accusation.

The only sexist remarks about her that I've read or heard have been in the media, on this site, on signs at rallies, the Hillary Clinton nutcracker on ebay, a couple of Facebook sites, and some T-shirts. That's all.

But not from Barack Obama.

[suston96]

5. Sexist? Elitist? A thousand words.....

[Sulawesi]

13. That's unfair, would you like me to post images that prove HRC is an mean, angry person?

[rucky]

6. You won't get a response from them, but...

I've heard outrage that there was sexism around him that he benefitted from and didn't denounce it.

Now the latest focus is on the MSM (corporate media) and their long-standing hatred of Hillary.

I think they just want us to acknowledge that it exists, and we're not okay with it.

[Texas Hill Country]

7. "claws" "periodically" and more

[Tyler Durden]

9. You asked for it.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/02/is-obama-using.html

February 16, 2008 11:30 AM

Earlier this month, speaking at Tulane University, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, said this about the attacks coming his way from Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY:

"You challenge the status quo and suddenly the claws come out," Obama said.

snip

then yesterday Obama told reporters who had asked about Clinton's latest attack ad, "I understand that Senator Clinton, periodically when she's feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost her appeal."

snip

"Claws"…"feeling down"...I find it hard to envision Obama using the same language if he were facing, say, former Sen. John Edwards, D-NC.




You don't have to use the "C" or "B" word to be a sexist: all you have to do is minimize a woman for being a woman.

[Lilith Velkor]

11. And that smirk as he said "periodically"

Ugh.

That's the only noticably sexist thing he's done, IMO.

[JeanGrey]

14. Hillary reminds me of the Hobbit Bilbo. Sweet, and talks

nice, but when the ring is taken, he grows fangs and attacks.

[Sulawesi]

15. oh please...

[Crunchy Frog]

31. Oh please...

she's much more like Gollum.

[JeanGrey]

39. Well, I don't know that I agree with Gollum. But close.

[cliffordu]

16. I sure hope no one kills themselves over this blatant sexism.

[Texas Hill Country]

17. EXACTLY.

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. Oh good grief, those remarks aren't the least bit sexist

[Tyler Durden]

22. So all the "White hardworking voters" quotes were just fine.

Right?

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. Those aren't sexist either

Thanks for playing :hi:

[lakercub]

35. You're ridiculous

Thank goodness for my ignore list

[Occam Bandage]

12. He once said that periodically, when HRC is down in the polls, the HRC campaign launches attacks.

This is sexist, because any use of a word that sounds like "period" is a reference to menstruation and is thus sexist.

[Tyler Durden]

18. No he said when she feels down, she attacks.

Look, say whatever you want.
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[Occam Bandage]

19. Yes. Down, as in polling/positioning. I don't know why you'd assume that he suddenly shifted

from discussing politics to discussing menstruation.

[Tyler Durden]

21. Then don't protest any of your much more specious "subtle racism."

just sayin'

[Occam Bandage]

23. Zero-sum ism politics strikes again!

[Tyler Durden]

28. Sauce for the goose, sport.

NEITHER is appropriate.

[Occam Bandage]

29. Next time you see me claiming a sentence having nothing to do with race

is actually covert racism, then feel free to spank me.

[Crunchy Frog]

34. Now that suggestion is sexist.

[Tyler Durden]

38. Not you personally. if the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it.

Many here, Not only does the shoe FIT, they have enough pairs to scare Imelda Marcos.

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. 'going down' has a sexual connotation

Study up on these, okay?

:rofl:

[Occam Bandage]

26. Fuck, I just realized--I've been punctuating my sentences with periods ALL CAMPAIGN!

I wholeheartedly apologize for my unabashed sexism.

Er, wait,

I wholeheartedly apologize for my unabashed sexism,

[tigervalentine]

30. Obviously, we must ban use of

the word "periodically." To be safe, we should ban "period," too. And "monthly." Wouldn't want to be misinterpreted, would we?

[Occam Bandage]

33. All references to time, months, or moons are sexist.

[kenny blankenship]

32. I noticed you ended your sentence with one of these "."

Nice dog whistle there, Sexist :eyes:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

27. The word "periodically" is sexist.

:spray:

[bigtree]

36. what a bunch of losers. their candidate in the lead and all responders want to do is bash Clinton

what a bunch.

You must have known they would come on and smear her for you. You HAD to have known when you posted this that it would erupt into just another Clinton bashing thread. And you act as if your sitting back without responding makes you blameless for the hate orgy you encouraged here. Isn't there enough of this elsewhere for you to cull your answers from? Of course there is.

[senseandsensibility]

37. I had to go do something for a while and just read the

responses. Actually, they're pretty evenly divided. Hillary always has her defenders, and they've responded to this thread as I knew they would. But hey, if it makes you feel better to attack me, go for it.:shrug: