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THANK YOU for saying it. elleng Mar 2016 #1
I am really really tired of this discussion. I had to say it. jillan Mar 2016 #7
So am I tired of it. elleng Mar 2016 #8
Truth is, it's not *really* about sexism Matariki Mar 2016 #53
Bingo! It's very hard to attack him on the issues. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #77
Hillary and Bill's trade deal will effectively replace laws forbidding discrimination against women Baobab Mar 2016 #154
Those are my thoughts as well. Mira Mar 2016 #115
It's a despicable demonstration of misdirection RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #159
Righto. appalachiablue Mar 2016 #190
UM LeFleur1 Mar 2016 #219
Trying to get cooper's attention so he can speak is NOT rude, elleng Mar 2016 #221
Since There Were Only Two of Them... LeFleur1 Mar 2016 #234
Thank you and I agree completely. TDale313 Mar 2016 #2
I'm not a woman. PyaarRevolution Mar 2016 #172
Thank you! noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #3
I feel the same way you do. Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #213
+10000000! flor-de-jasmim Mar 2016 #4
You and your appeals to reason and logic Mufaddal Mar 2016 #5
Thank you for bringing sanity to Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #214
Oh, they have to pretend to have something to be outraged about. Poutrage. nt silvershadow Mar 2016 #6
Particularly when Hillary got trounced in the debate BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #18
Overuse of the woman card is, IMO, potentially very detrimental to women, esp those who need jobs. merrily Mar 2016 #9
"I'm as tough as any man but I am a fragile flower who must be treated gently" Armstead Mar 2016 #10
I 'wish' it were just her campaign, elleng Mar 2016 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author DUbeornot2be Mar 2016 #133
Well her campaign is consistent at least. Cassiopeia Mar 2016 #41
NO, it is not being a fragile flower to fight sexism treestar Mar 2016 #132
My idea of feminism is that civility and manners apply equally to both genders Armstead Mar 2016 #144
Losing feminist crudentials BECAUSE OF BERNIE????? liberalnarb Mar 2016 #199
+1 Bubzer Mar 2016 #208
Yeah, fragile flower my ass. PyaarRevolution Mar 2016 #174
Feeling a Double Bern/Burn Tonight noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #11
Especially this one because it is everything we fought against and it is so sad jillan Mar 2016 #12
Yes noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #21
Hell, I had to see if this was the Bernie forum, since no Hillary supporters angstlessk Mar 2016 #14
So what if we all agree on DU? oasis Mar 2016 #15
Standing up for yourself while being interrupted is not the same as a snarky comment. jillan Mar 2016 #22
We'll see how it plays out. nt oasis Mar 2016 #29
Is that to be read "we'll wail and gnash our teeth hoping to influence the way it plays out?" Ed Suspicious Mar 2016 #107
Maybe but look at who is president today Armstead Mar 2016 #146
Thank you thank you thank you BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #16
it might bother people more than usual bc of his accent and voice 6chars Mar 2016 #61
Folks who are 'bothered' by a regional accent are bigots. Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #109
Absolutely! retrowire Mar 2016 #17
It just seems hypocritical of a woman looking down from a pedestal of her own making A Simple Game Mar 2016 #100
This! n/t Political_Junkie Mar 2016 #106
Special treatment implies inequality. What we fought for in jwirr Mar 2016 #164
Plenty of inequality existed in the 60s and 70s kcr Mar 2016 #167
I didn't say we won the fight for equality but that it was what jwirr Mar 2016 #171
Whatever "we" are fighting for, it apparently goes right out the door during primary season kcr Mar 2016 #173
That is exactly what to OP said about Hillary speaking over jwirr Mar 2016 #176
And guess what? kcr Mar 2016 #177
How is it okay to think Bernie was being sexist? Bubzer Mar 2016 #211
What? kcr Mar 2016 #229
Thank you for clarifying that! I certainly prefere it being a misunderstanding than the alternative. Bubzer Mar 2016 #233
Yup, yup, yup nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #19
If Hillary can't handle this kind of treatment in a debate Kalidurga Mar 2016 #20
Putin would eat her for lunch! n/t Herman4747 Mar 2016 #111
Reminiscent of Claire Underwood and Viktor Petrov, in a way VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #168
I'm a man I have no say in this manner. JRLeft Mar 2016 #23
Im a man and I agree with the original post 100% Travis_0004 Mar 2016 #83
I am a woman and I Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #215
I didn't think he was sexist, just grumpy as usual. ecstatic Mar 2016 #24
I get grumpy too when people interrupt me right in the middle of a sentence. jillan Mar 2016 #26
I don't get this 'grumpy' charge, either, elleng Mar 2016 #27
Maybe ecstatic Mar 2016 #30
So am I from Brooklyn. elleng Mar 2016 #34
If you think that is bad madokie Mar 2016 #68
This! Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #25
+1 to that AhhMass Mar 2016 #116
Going to Bed noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #28
Good night to you. Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #216
Thank you noretreatnosurrender Mar 2016 #220
Absolutely! Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #31
Thank you. Very sad that it had to be said here on a supposedly liberal website. Disgusting. haikugal Mar 2016 #32
knr ...Those who seek to divide, will never find unity... slipslidingaway Mar 2016 #33
Thank you! AzDar Mar 2016 #35
Regardless, it's rude BainsBane Mar 2016 #36
So I can assume you made the same complaint when Hillary pointed in the faces of BLM activists cui bono Mar 2016 #40
"playing the gender card." BainsBane Mar 2016 #46
You cannot take the high road on this because you have played the gender card. cui bono Mar 2016 #207
It's "rude" to ask her to stop interrupting him? John Poet Mar 2016 #45
He was interrupting her BainsBane Mar 2016 #50
Finger wagging is not an interruption CdnExtraNational Mar 2016 #62
Agreed nt Rebkeh Mar 2016 #67
Or to summon the waiter...actually I love this little tick of his. bklyncowgirl Mar 2016 #101
In this specific exchange beedle Mar 2016 #91
He never interrupted her at all arikara Mar 2016 #175
Please provide the number of interruptions. Perogie Mar 2016 #188
What's rude is when someone keeps trying to interrupt jillan Mar 2016 #49
It is indeed rude BainsBane Mar 2016 #54
So the only acceptable response to Clinton's constant attempts to hog airtime is to wait quietly? Cowpunk Mar 2016 #103
Actually, that is what he was doing most of the night. Waiting quietly, waving his finger at the Gary 50 Mar 2016 #108
i wanted to hear sanders finish his point and was glad when he did redruddyred Mar 2016 #110
No...it is not rude noiretextatique Mar 2016 #85
Damn right! Who the hell is he to interrupt the interruption? cherokeeprogressive Mar 2016 #97
No, Hillary's constant interrupting was rude. backscatter712 Mar 2016 #148
What's rude is constantly interrupting in order to dominate the debate Matariki Mar 2016 #186
why don't you find it rude Perogie Mar 2016 #187
What is rude Kelvin Mace Mar 2016 #202
She was the rude one. Didn't she ever learn it was crass and unkind to interrupt someone Arugula Latte Mar 2016 #203
It's obvious to everyone that when Hillary can't win on the issues she plays this gender card. jalan48 Mar 2016 #37
Yes! cui bono Mar 2016 #38
As a feminist who fought for sexual equality in the 70s let me thank you for your great . . Major Hogwash Mar 2016 #39
Thank you! Kittycat Mar 2016 #42
Indeed. "Sexist" is to demand that Bernie must defer to Hillary John Poet Mar 2016 #43
Bah you just a Gwhittey Mar 2016 #44
I am enjoying Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #218
They confuse me with their feminism sometimes Rebkeh Mar 2016 #47
Kicked and frigging rec'd! You got it, and them that don't ... don't because they refuse to get it! ebayfool Mar 2016 #48
Thank you. Matariki Mar 2016 #51
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #52
Pushing the "story" to ensure that women are aware... Beartracks Mar 2016 #55
Oh the irony! Lol jillan Mar 2016 #56
Thank you. PoliticalMalcontent Mar 2016 #57
Mic drop Fairgo Mar 2016 #58
Yes, I agree. Cleita Mar 2016 #59
Many have argued right here on DU that sexism only works one way Major Nikon Mar 2016 #138
Yeah, I know. Those same are the ones who think women Cleita Mar 2016 #141
Nicely put! K and R Quixote1818 Mar 2016 #60
Exactly. Thank you. 840high Mar 2016 #63
Which is why a desire to finally see the first woman president colorado_ufo Mar 2016 #64
Woman for Bernie Here. zentrum Mar 2016 #65
K&R! Hatchling Mar 2016 #66
Eloquent. dchill Mar 2016 #69
Sounds like Hillary is playing the victim again too. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #70
Bingo...as I woman noiretextatique Mar 2016 #86
I don't know if you remember but Bill and the rest of his DLC Dems used to do that too.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #139
I do remember noiretextatique Mar 2016 #149
Boils down to, "I'm gonna tell on you!" to a non-existent parent. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #157
LOL...it garners sympathy from some noiretextatique Mar 2016 #163
thank you! KT2000 Mar 2016 #71
Preach it, sister! Duppers Mar 2016 #72
Completely agree. Bassomar Mar 2016 #73
Thank you for saying what needed to be said, jillan! senz Mar 2016 #74
I just need to say again how much I love your post Blue_In_AK Mar 2016 #75
Good post! And you'll have to excuse them... RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #76
Nice post. It IS the new trope though. PatrickforO Mar 2016 #78
Logged in just to Rec. and OH SNAP this. TalkingDog Mar 2016 #79
Well said; I agree 100%. K&R. n/t ms liberty Mar 2016 #80
It's amazing that they want it both ways. Cobalt Violet Mar 2016 #81
You should read some of Sanders writings in the seventies. Nt NCTraveler Mar 2016 #82
And some of Clinton's videos tazkcmo Mar 2016 #104
It's not sexist to treat a woman disrespectfully, but it IS sexist to call someone out for doing it? EffieBlack Mar 2016 #84
Hillary is supposedly sooo experienced noiretextatique Mar 2016 #87
Who says she can't handle herself? I haven't heard her complain about this - it's an observation EffieBlack Mar 2016 #94
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Thank you very much! NurseJackie Mar 2016 #92
+1 Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #119
How is it disrespectful for him TM99 Mar 2016 #179
Very well spoken, Jillan!!!!!! Kick!!!! kgnu_fan Mar 2016 #88
THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!!!!!!!! nt magical thyme Mar 2016 #89
EXACTLY marions ghost Mar 2016 #90
As a feminist who is nonetheless fond of chivalry.. lostnfound Mar 2016 #93
major snap. thank you jillian!! nt restorefreedom Mar 2016 #95
I think you've hit on a very important point. Vinca Mar 2016 #96
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #98
430 as of right now. Zorra Mar 2016 #185
That sounds like a record! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #192
Thanks, jillan. Regressives just can't seem to grasp what Benevolent Sexism is. Zorra Mar 2016 #99
"Benevolent sexism"... Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2016 #162
Thank you for your post! Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #226
K&R deutsey Mar 2016 #102
This message was self-deleted by its author debunction.junction Mar 2016 #105
K&R Punkingal Mar 2016 #112
adage from my youth: "You interrupt, you will be reprimanded...it is not good or proper manners." islandmkl Mar 2016 #113
Excellent and spot on Mira Mar 2016 #114
"that is the most sexist thing you could possibly say" dana_b Mar 2016 #117
This coming from the HRC campaign? snort Mar 2016 #118
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #120
It's about time someone put that myth to rest. Feminism is for special treatment kcr Mar 2016 #121
THANK YOU FOR THAT... pangaia Mar 2016 #122
They've been trying to paint Sanders as a sexist since the onset of this campaign CoffeeCat Mar 2016 #123
^^^ This! ^^^ SoapBox Mar 2016 #152
Preach it, sister. malthaussen Mar 2016 #124
The real problem: HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #125
That's kind of the strange thing w0nderer Mar 2016 #201
Agreed. HeartoftheMidwest Mar 2016 #228
was discussing this after posting with a buddy w0nderer Mar 2016 #231
kick UglyGreed Mar 2016 #126
Thank you, jillan! Octafish Mar 2016 #127
This is what Hillarians live for ... earthside Mar 2016 #128
Her supporters and surrogates have nothing else, their candidate has been a sell out Jefferson23 Mar 2016 #129
I wish I could rec this 100000000000 times!! Bravo!! Avalux Mar 2016 #130
sorry I just loathe men saying let me finish treestar Mar 2016 #131
mirror your comment...sub 'women' in your headline... islandmkl Mar 2016 #135
Consistency is not their strong suit whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #155
he was the one insisting he gets to finish treestar Mar 2016 #230
As a woman and a feminist, I 100% support the OP. avaistheone1 Mar 2016 #134
K&R! This is just common sense sammythecat Mar 2016 #136
from another veteran of the '70's gender fight annabanana Mar 2016 #137
According to her supporters, she's running for Victim-In-Chief, essentially. closeupready Mar 2016 #140
And which side is constantly talking about how they are the victims of a conspiracy BainsBane Mar 2016 #142
I'm not saying there is NO sexism at base of any criticisms leveled at her. closeupready Mar 2016 #145
THANK YOU!! ellennelle Mar 2016 #143
Yes, this is exactly what I was trying to say in another thread. Zing Zing Zingbah Mar 2016 #147
Thank you! It is so nice to hear this from a Hillary supporter. Let them bicker all they want - jillan Mar 2016 #156
Thanks for this. elleng Mar 2016 #170
A perfect Tweet... SoapBox Mar 2016 #150
A-fucking-men!!! Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2016 #151
A+ ForgoTheConsequence Mar 2016 #153
Y'all seem to think that Hillary is too bossy and shrill ... salinsky Mar 2016 #158
Thank you! What Hillary and her fans are doing is setting Feminism back 40 years Lorien Mar 2016 #160
Voting for a woman because she's a woman is the same as voting for a man because he's a man. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #161
Though, calling someone.. aidbo Mar 2016 #225
K&R! grntuscarora Mar 2016 #165
GREAT Post SDJay Mar 2016 #166
With everything that's at stake, this is pure horseshit. Maybe Hillary should let SammyWinstonJack Mar 2016 #169
So first Bernie gets to interrupt wildeyed Mar 2016 #178
Sooooo when did Bernie Interrupt? Phlem Mar 2016 #182
K & R DocMac Mar 2016 #181
Spot on, thanks for this valid post! n/t Paper Roses Mar 2016 #183
K&R leftcoastmountains Mar 2016 #184
Well I guess that means we should all vote for Bernie because we all know now that a woman president Akicita Mar 2016 #189
Amen to that! ybbor Mar 2016 #191
Exactly. THAT is feminism! vanboggie Mar 2016 #193
K&R Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #194
Dog Whistle elljay Mar 2016 #195
That one question about religion when Hillary said she prayed at the same church as the jillan Mar 2016 #198
BRAVA! Raster Mar 2016 #196
Sexist is when gender is used to gain advantage. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #197
K&R n/t w0nderer Mar 2016 #200
Wow, jillan. Congrats on your post. I rarely see so many recs! Arugula Latte Mar 2016 #204
Excellent! ozone_man Mar 2016 #205
THANK YOU! I too was on the front lines in the 1970s KauaiK Mar 2016 #206
HERE! HERE! MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #209
Oh my GOD! He shushed Joe Biden! How dare he! Can you even freakin' imagine that? LOL n/t brewens Mar 2016 #210
I know what real sexism is... Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #212
Bit ironic PatrynXX Mar 2016 #217
K&R Babel_17 Mar 2016 #222
Well said. Jenny_92808 Mar 2016 #223
Proud to be rec number 512. aidbo Mar 2016 #224
You said what I've been thinking passiveporcupine Mar 2016 #227
Thank you K&R myrna minx Mar 2016 #232
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