4 posts tagged “mccain”
CLINTON PALIN and the SISTERHOOD and it's existence?
Photo - Kieth Srakocic
The words “disapproval of the McCain-Palin ticket” attributed to young women and the photo worded “Women for Obama” struck a chord with my inner self that I did not know I had (“Praised, panned in Costa Mesa,” Oct. 5).
I have heard since I was a young boy that there was a sisterhood among all women. What women experienced in life was very different than the good old boys’ world experience. Most women had insight into the pain and glory, that bound them together based on life experience. Any time one of the sisters was unfairly treated or physically harmed it was an attack against the sisterhood as a whole.
If the theory is true, it has met it’s greatest test. What is that test? The crucifixion of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin.
No, not questions of policy or experience, which I would expect. An all-out personal attack regarding her lifestyle, beliefs, husband and her children. Not unlike what happened 
to Sen. Hillary Clinton as she campaigned for the Democrat Party nomination for president.
Both Palin and Clinton have been the target of demeaning slurs and personal questions of all types. Saying she is only qualified to run the PTA or that her daughter proves she is an unfit mother is a slur against all women. Because Palin and Clinton both have more experience than Sen. Barack Obama, I can only conclude that the crucifixion of each has more to do with their being successful moms and successful in their chosen fields.
We know the good old boy network does exist, and Palin and Clinton do not belong. Each in their own way, remind me a little of Margaret Thatcher.
The sisterhood did rise up somewhat to the personal attacks against Clinton from many sides of the political arena.
Then, possibly the message 'be all that you can be' is intended for all women.
My best guess, and just a guess, the answer is no. However, if there were a true sisterhood they should realize that if they do well in life the good old boys and the media will crucify them!
Things could change
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Beanie wrote: Nov. 2, 2008 - I just went and read your post on Sisterhood. Very compelling.
Commentary by Lightfoot - Published LA Times Daily Pilot, Freedom Newspapers, OC Register, Alaska Daily News
SARA PALIN, the Lady from Alaska could cause real change. Read the bio of Governor Palin. There is not much to dislike for the ladies or gentleman. If John Wayne wore skirts it could be Governor Palin. Yes, a person that could bring some earth moving changes on the political scene.
photo by john gress - reuters
The changes are probably not what you think. Not a new governor riding in on a white horse to bring down the corrupt workings of Washington. Although a little housekeeping, like the California Governor was elected to do, would go a long way in Washington. No, something that could have a more long term effect.
Governor Sara Palin of Alaska could change the Democrat Party. Like hell you say. Yes I say. There is a strong possibility the good governor could tare away the hold that the Democrat Party seems to have on women voters..especially young women voters. As already mentioned her bio is impressive. A lady of true grit in the making. However, more important is the Democrat Party itself. The VP pick has more experience than Senator Obama. This has to sting just a little. Especially since Senator Clinton also had more experience than Senator Obama. Many women in the Democrat Party feel, with some justification, that the current, good old boys, did a number on Senator Clinton. These ladies have some pay back for Obama. If it was short term OK. But, these changes will probably be permanent because the ladies have learned the hard way there is more, wide open, political oppurnity in the Republican Party than the Democrat Party. And, if you have strong political values, in the current environment, it does not make much difference if you are a Democrat or Republican.
Steve Young (D) Congressional Candidate for 48th. District- wrote:
To suggest that women, Democrat or Republican will vote for Palin, without considering her political positions, preparation, or ability to lead, is dismissive of women, their intelligence, or discernment.
I give women more credit than you do
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R. Dixon wrote: I like that line: "...John Wayne in skirts..."! She is what this country has needed for the past several elections....someone willing to do the right thing without focus groups or polls or an unwillingness to stand up and say: "Yes, I did it, I did it because it was the right thing to do."
letter to editor- published - august 29 freedom newspapers - web edition la daily news, denver post, the sacramento union, town hall.com. sept.5, la times/dailypilot, alaska daily news nov. 24
Do you support the gas tax holiday being pushed by Clinton and McCain?
NO !! The "gas tax holiday" will take away needed funds for infrastructure projects. The average citizen will receive very little benefit, increase our national debt through the back door and continue to devalue the dollar.
