Yes, we can.

innerSpaceman · 02-13-2008, 08:40 AM

I happen to think gender is the most important issue in this election.

In the grand scheme of things, I think it's much more important that a woman be elected to the highest position of power and status in the world.

If that women is up to the task and acceptable to those who elect her, I consider that more important than just about any other issue. And if she is elected by a diverse people, then likely she would address many of the other pressing issues as well.

Kevy Baby · 02-13-2008, 08:53 AM

I happen to think ability is the most important issue in this election, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

In the grand scheme of things, I think it's much more important that a person who is capable of doing the job be elected to the highest position of power and status in the world.

If that person is up to the task and acceptable to those who elect him or her, I consider that more important than just about any other issue. And if she or he is elected by a diverse people, then likely he or she would address many of the other pressing issues as well.

SacTown Chronic · 02-13-2008, 09:51 AM

It could be that a perjorative like 'dickhead' is usually gender-specific for males we don't like and 'bitch' is gender-specific for females we don't like. Thus, McCain is a dickhead and Hillary is a bitch in the uncivilized world of politics. Maybe it's not any deeper than that.

For the record, I'll take dickhead McCain over bitch Hillary, but my preference is for the ****** Obama.

Strangler Lewis · 02-13-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

For the record, I'll take dickhead McCain over bitch Hillary, but my preference is for the ****** Obama.

"Lawyer" is not that dirty a word.

Kevy Baby · 02-13-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

"Lawyer" is not that dirty a word.

Yes it is.

Chernabog · 02-13-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Yes it is.

Yes it is!

lashbear · 02-13-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I happen to think ability is the most important issue in this election, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

In the grand scheme of things, I think it's much more important that a person who is capable of doing the job be elected to the highest position of power and status in the world..

Just let me slip a song in here....

I remind them on their own behalf
To think of celebrated heads of state
Or specially great communicators
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don't make me laugh!

They were popular! Please -
It's all about popular!
It's not about aptitude
It's the way you're viewed
So it's very shrewd to be
Very very popular like me!

Folks is like that.

Chernabog · 02-13-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

Just let me slip a song in here....

I have this image of you in a blonde wig with pointy pink slippers now. THANKS!

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-13-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Thanks, CP. Keep the Obama info coming!

Ok, umm....<pages through large reference book>....he.....has a penis. At least, that's what most pundits believe. I guess for some that's a deal breaker.

Anyway - a good bit of info for the moment:

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The Problem: The United States is trapped by the Bush-Cheney approach to diplomacy that refuses to talk to leaders we don't like. Not talking doesn't make us look tough – it makes us look arrogant, it denies us opportunities to make progress, and it makes it harder for America to rally international support for our leadership. On challenges ranging from terrorism to disease, nuclear weapons to climate change, we cannot make progress unless we can draw on strong international support.

Talk to our Foes and Friends: Obama is willing to meet with the leaders of all nations, friend and foe. He will do the careful preparation necessary, but will signal that America is ready to come to the table, and that he is willing to lead. And if America is willing to come to the table, the world will be more willing to rally behind American leadership to deal with challenges like terrorism, and Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs.

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I was trying to think of another female world leader who was a "gentle flower of a woman". i went through quite a few...... Golda Maier, Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, Queen Victoria, Indira Gandhi, Catherine the greati .... I couldn't come up with one.

Don't even try to convince me that Golda Meir or Margaret Thatcher were bitches. I do know a thing or two about them. Yes, Margo may have been hard, and Golda was outspoken. They were both strong people, but when I say "bitch", I don't mean a strong person, of course. I mean a bitch.

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Originally Posted by Alex

I'd really prefer to see people not consider Clinton the best choice to run the country without that making it ok to call her bitch and ****, even in jest, any more than the same decision about Obama would make it ok to break out the ******s and porch monkeys followed by winks.

I guess I missed that moment when "bitch" crossed over into the territory of "porch monkey". Calling someone names due to their genetic makeup is a totally different deal than calling them names because of their attitude and actions.

"Oh, but bitch is a FEMALE put down", you say. To me, I could as easily call her a sanctimonious asshole, but that's a lot more to say, and I'm not sure I'm spelling it right.

SacTown Chronic · 02-13-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Ok, umm....<pages through large reference book>....he.....has a penis. At least, that's what most pundits believe. I guess for some that's a deal breaker.

Zing!

02-13-2008, 08:40 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I happen to think gender is the most important issue in this election. In the grand scheme of things, I think it's much more important that a woman be elected to the highest position of power and status in the world. If that women is up to the task and acceptable to those who elect her, I consider that more important than just about any other issue. And if she is elected by a diverse people, then likely she would address many of the other pressing issues as well.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I happen to think ability is the most important issue in this election, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. In the grand scheme of things, I think it's much more important that a person who is capable of doing the job be elected to the highest position of power and status in the world. If that person is up to the task and acceptable to those who elect him or her, I consider that more important than just about any other issue. And if she or he is elected by a diverse people, then likely he or she would address many of the other pressing issues as well. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	It could be that a perjorative like 'dickhead' is usually gender-specific for males we don't like and 'bitch' is gender-specific for females we don't like. Thus, McCain is a dickhead and Hillary is a bitch in the uncivilized world of politics. Maybe it's not any deeper than that. For the record, I'll take dickhead McCain over bitch Hillary, but my preference is for the ****** Obama. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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