Palin may be more revolutionary that Obama

[SeattleUte]

Palin could be more revolutionary than Obama for two reasons:

First, sexism is pervasive, and arguably unlike racism, open and notorious. As we've seen, in some corners sexism is preached as virtue. Racism is still widespread, but it's been forced underground. Repectable people are sensitive to the imorality of racism and ruin that being labeled a racist can bring, while many of the same people unwittingly or wittingly practice and spout sexism. See Sister Beck's speech and comments last night on NPR about Palind being a good speech reader.

Second, sexists comprise a not insignifant part of Palin's captive audience, who will vore Republican regardless of gender. The religious Republican base has been laggard on women's issues, and the scales are falling from their eyes. These Republicans were of course unfazed by Geraldine Feraro or Hillary Cinton. Now their world view has been changed. I'm most happy for the young women from conservative religious backgrounds who have a powerful new role model.

[BarbaraGordon]

Plus, she moves the US one step closer to theocracy.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Plus, she moves the US one step closer to theocracy.

Link?

[Ma'ake]

SU - honest question. Do you believe there are general differences between the genders (beyond basic physical differences)?

I'm not disputing that sexism exists, just wondering how deep the basis is for asserting sexism. In other words, it appears quite possible / likely that a majority of women around the world are sexist against women. If women in most nations believe the primary role of parenting falls on them (breast feeding, nurturing, etc), then they may in fact be anti-female sexists, themselves.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Plus, she moves the US one step closer to theocracy.

Bookums, hush now. The men are talking.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Bookums, hush now. The men are talking.

Right. Apologies, sir. I'll just bring you your after-dinner coffee and wait for you in the bedroom.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Ma'ake

SU - honest question. Do you believe there are general differences between the genders (beyond basic physical differences)?

I'm not disputing that sexism exists, just wondering how deep the basis is for asserting sexism. In other words, it appears quite possible / likely that a majority of women around the world are sexist against women. If women in most nations believe the primary role of parenting falls on them (breast feeding, nurturing, etc), then they may in fact be anti-female sexists, themselves.

Most nations are relatively unenlightened. The nations to which you refer often don't even have representative governments. Sure there are differences between genders beyond appearance. My view is more nuanced than to claim there are not.

But I most emphatically reject the idea that women can't have it all. The crux of what I believe is that efforts to convince women they can't have it all are reprehensible and harmful to society. I see parents do this rampantly, and my blood boils.

Women may have to work harder than men to have it all, as unavoidably they must bear the children (should they choose to have children, which are necessary for the propagation of our speicie), and as a result probably invariably a disproportionate share of nurturing tends to fall on them. Nevertheless, from knowing many powerful and learned women what I love about them is they bring a distinctly female personality to the traditional male enterprises. This aspect can be formiddable, as we saw last night. And we are all better off for it, most of all their lucky children.

[BarbaraGordon]

Seattle are you supporting Ms. Palin because she's female?

[SeattleUte]

Let me add, a father undertaking more of the nurturing role is all to the good, for him and for his children. I know. I have done it both ways. That is my testimony.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Seattle are you supporting Ms. Palin because she's female?

I have been a McCain supporter since this campaign started. You know that. My posts can't be read that that's what I'm saying. I'm making different points. Did I support Hillary?