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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Folks the US can't shut down all political disagreement for 8 years simply because.... [View all]unapatriciated
(5,390 posts)56. Yes she has faced double standards
but to accuse Sanders of running against her or staying in until the convention because she is a woman (not directed at you personally) is laughable. It demeans women and our real struggles.
I'm 64 and have faced a lot of sexism in my life, so when I hear comments like that it is truly sad and tells me that those who make them have never struggled. Like....
Being denied a decent job (forcing you to work two low paying jobs), housing, reasonable auto insurance rates (with a clean driving record) just because you are a divorced woman with children.
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Folks the US can't shut down all political disagreement for 8 years simply because.... [View all]
Armstead
Jun 2016
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Clinton has faced sexism her entire life and preserved. How fucking condescending can you be.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#3
In order for a black, women, gay to run, they must never challenge bigotry? Sure makes it comfy for
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#8
I might not always agree with you but you expressed exactly what I wished I had.....
AuntPatsy
Jun 2016
#58
do you think you're saying anything that any Clinton supporter doesn't know?
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#9
This woman agrees that Hillary Clinton is unqualified. 60 years a feminist woman. It makes me happy
GuestCheck
Jun 2016
#67
Whatever it is, odd with a dash of... Funny as hell. Lol. Ya, a handful like to play this game. Nt
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#37
I think it's adorable that you cower behind implication. It illustrates your character...
LanternWaste
Jun 2016
#137
So have a lot of us. That doesn't account for her lack of integrity. nt
Live and Learn
Jun 2016
#117
Not hard to follow at all. One has nothing to do with the other, or the conversation at hand.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#120
You want to make it a straw man, then don't use it to excess to deflect criticism
Armstead
Jun 2016
#7
I'm sure all the ladies appreciate you explaining this whole sexism/criticism/equality
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#6
Yes, when a woman is winning by a wide margin and a bunch of 20 something men
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#38
okay, do you admit that she has every right to declare victory if she's won the popular vote, the
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#50
Hopefully, your next expressed opinion will be relevant and of substance.
LanternWaste
Jun 2016
#138
The 'cry wolf' sexists are out in force on this thread. *Everything* critical of Hillary is "sexist"
w4rma
Jun 2016
#16
It's sad that so many recent posts don't seem to reflect an understanding of these points.
Vattel
Jun 2016
#19
I'm sure there's a very reasonable cause for the double standards that get
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#22
This 'dude' offers that she spent years claiming rights I must not have, according to her Goddy God
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#35
There is a difference between wanting representation and a seat at the table on one hand
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#136
We will see from his tone this week whether he thinks he can tell Hillary what to do
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#98
I would expect to see most ardent Hillary's supporters follow the lead of Obama's
azurnoir
Jun 2016
#29
There is probably sexism involved. But I think the bigger factor is the both of them
Armstead
Jun 2016
#36
more to the point, kiboshig criticism on DU and DKos won't actually do anything in the real world
MisterP
Jun 2016
#41
Do you think the only reason Bernie decided to run was because Clinton is a female?
Armstead
Jun 2016
#44
I'm not sure you would ever be able to understand exactly why this is so wrong,
AuntPatsy
Jun 2016
#63
I well remember the" I would have liked Hillary had she remained a senator post"
Demsrule86
Jun 2016
#80
Yeah let's forget the many admittedly sexist posts they've already treated us too....
bettyellen
Jun 2016
#108
I always assumed that would be the case -- Democracy has become a Kabuki Dance
Armstead
Jun 2016
#92
Everyone has their "place" ....You are inaccuratly characterizing what I said.
Armstead
Jun 2016
#115
And millions who voted for her for President thought her place was very different
moriah
Jun 2016
#121