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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: “If...” A Dog Whistle Only Women Can Hear [View all]francophile
(1 post)39. Non-discriminant
Yes - "if" was wrong. - it is not a matter of choice.
Yes - "binders full of women" was also wrong - objectifying women.
But IMHO the core issue is nondiscrimination. Why have separate binders for women?
Kathleen's declaration that she has separate binders (for organizing work) for "family, finances, office, home, dog" is apples and oranges. They are not mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive like men and women are. It is a wrong PRACTICE to have folders separate for men and women because it is DISCRIMINATORY.
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Definitely should be in print for the DC Villagers to read over their morning coffee.
Spitfire of ATJ
Oct 2012
#28
The main issue for women in the workplace is being treated like women in the workplace.
Spitfire of ATJ
Oct 2012
#30
Are you talking about the same dog whistle that Mitt installed on the roof of his car?
YayArea
Oct 2012
#14
Good point. Many men are also tuned in to signs of discrimination against women.
Chemisse
Oct 2012
#18
You would think that with all of the people he has met on the campaign trail, men & women, that he
Dustlawyer
Oct 2012
#16
Perfect! I heard everything he said that night and was hollering back at him. I've worked for
txwhitedove
Oct 2012
#49
How do you go through a business life and not run into a ton of qualified women?
dynasaw
Oct 2012
#58
I'm a woman but I didn't "hear" it. The stench of lies pouring out of his mouth overwhelms me.
Tigress DEM
Oct 2012
#60
You should really submit this to - I dunno - Huffpost, NYT, or somewhere.
ProfessionalLeftist
Oct 2012
#67
New song that helps people understand Mitt Romney "See Mitt Run" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_qc
KarenElissa
Oct 2012
#77