The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[BarTopDancer]

Hillary against any republican scares the crap out of me.

I think Obama would be better than Hillary. I don't think his lack of experience will be a bad thing - I think he will think outside the box on a lot of issues rather than doing what is already done for the sake of that's just how it is.

Unfortunately I don't think most of this country is ready for a woman or an African American man to be president - and another Republican will be elected. Just hope that whoever that is doesn't destroy the country any more than it already is.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Just hope that whoever that is doesn't destroy the country any more than it already is.

This countries stength lies with those who don't look to Washington for the answers

[wendybeth]

I agree with BTD, but I would change the wording from 'not ready' to 'not willing'- I find it absurd that a country that claims to promote civil and gender rights is so damned reluctant to actually vote for anyone but a white, upper class male to the Presidency. I mean- just look at India, Pakistan, Britain and all the other countries that have had a female PM or President. Sure, you run the risk of the occasional Thatcher, but not every woman is perfect.

[Morrigoon]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Hillary against any republican scares the crap out of me.

I think Obama would be better than Hillary. I don't think his lack of experience will be a bad thing - I think he will think outside the box on a lot of issues rather than doing what is already done for the sake of that's just how it is.

Unfortunately I don't think most of this country is ready for a woman or an African American man to be president - and another Republican will be elected. Just hope that whoever that is doesn't destroy the country any more than it already is.

I disagree... Hillary against any Republican scares me because I think the Democrats WILL win the White House this year. But I would prefer it to be Obama. Obama would appeal more to fed-up Republicans than Hillary, who they pretty much hate. Nothing to do with her being a woman, and everything to do with her being... well, herself.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Nothing to do with her being a woman, and everything to do with her being... well, herself.

You know, even here in the sheltered world of Southern California, I encounter a ridiculous amount of sexism in the work place. Overt sexism. No one's dumb enough to base hiring or salary practices off of it, but the talk that goes on about female coworkers is shameful (and not just in a "sexual jokes" way, in a "they're not as important as us men" kinda way). I see it even more than I see racism. A lot more.

So I don't think I'm prepared to agree with it being "nothing to do with her being a woman." Oh, I'm sure lots of people who don't like her can put together some list of personality or political traits about Hillary to justify it, but I'm also sure many of those people would overlook many of those same traits in a man.

Sexism is alive and well in this country and if you don't think it enters into the equation, you're kidding yourself.