When Hillary Clinton Locks down the Nomination,

[MineralMan]

I expect a long line of people more than ready to "hold her feet to the fire." I'm not sure I think much of that image, though, if I think about a woman's feet and a fire. It brings to mind some very ugly pictures I've seen, so I hope that is not an expression that is used in relation to Hillary Clinton.

I fear what we're likely to see in imagery as she begins her run for the general election. We have not done very well with women seeking top leadership positions in this country, and I'm afraid any such fire references are likely to burn out of control. It's a serious concern, I think, and a justifiable one.

I suggest that people come up with another metaphor. Truly.

[Trust Buster]

1. Hillary already has locked down the nomination.

[TransitJohn]

2. Ah, preemptive language policing.

I predict any and all criticism of Mrs. Clinton will be labeled misogynistic. It already is.

[MineralMan]

3. Policing? I have no police powers.

I can make suggestions, though, which is what I'm doing. If you object to suggestions, I don't know what to say to you.

But, I have no power over anyone at all.

[rock]

28. And surprise, surprise

The misogynists deny it.

[HumanityExperiment]

4. ...

HRC the republican light alternative

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

5. Holding her accountable works for me.

Same thing different words. Same responsibility of the people in a democracy.

[Thinkingabout]

7. Nothing wrong with holding her accountable just as with any candidate and elected officials.

[MineralMan]

8. Holding someone's feet to a fire is a reference to

a common medieval torture technique. It's an ugly image that I've always disliked seeing, due to its historical roots.

I've always found it offensive when talking about politicians of one's own party, or anyone, really.

Holding people accountable is certainly a valid concept, and is perfectly acceptable and without any references to torture.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

9. I believe that a certain president you may be familiar asked us to do so.

I also believe that he didn't intend us to torture him when he said it.

Although he did refer to torturers as "patriots".

[AgingAmerican]

16. It's a figure of speech that means 'Hold them to their promises'

[bvf]

20. Exactly.

I doubt MM has ever had a problem with references to how Clinton held up to her "grilling" in Congress.

This has got to be, without a doubt, one of the stupidest OPs I've ever read on DU.

[oasis]

6. "Hit the ground running". nt

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

12. Will she be visiting Bosnia again?

[oasis]

14. Not during her first term. She'll be too busy working on

"Clinton Prosperity ll".

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

17. Will she be running on Wall Street to pay off her investors?

[oasis]

21. All would prosper in a Clinton economy. nt

[frylock]

23. Clinton Prosperity ll.

Is that a yacht?

[oasis]

25. Future book title. nt

[frylock]

26. Hard Choices 2: Electric Bugaloo

[TimPlo]

31. No Syria is the target we are going to invade next.

The stock prices for some large military companies so a decrease in growth. So we need to send troops into Syria ASAP.

[Autumn]

10. She gets elected you bet your ass I will hold Hillary Clinton's feet to the fire.

[Blue_In_AK]

11. I have no doubt that every single criticism

leveled at Hillary in the coming four years, if she wins, will be labeled "mysoginistic" by someone here, whether it is or not, just like so many criticisms of President Obama have been labeled "racist." Yes, some criticisms, particularly by our right-wing friends, obviously are and have been, but I can imagine that word policing will definitely ramp up here in the coming months.



If by "holding one's feet to the fire" is supposed to reference burning at the stake, there were many males whose feet were held to the fire, as well.

[MineralMan]

30. It's a reference to medieval torture techniques.

Look it up.

[Blue_In_AK]

33. And "holding someone's feet to the fire"

still isn't gender specific, which was my point. To say that we will hold Clinton's, or anyone's, feet to the fire doesn't imply misogyny.

[whatchamacallit]

13. You must be joking

It's a common idiom. We're talking about someone who aspires to be CiC. I'm sure you're oblivious that your post is inadvertently sexist.

[AgingAmerican]

15. So you are afraid she won't be able to handle scrutiny?

And she will break all her promises?

Boo hoo.

[Arkansas Granny]

18. I don't think that's what he meant at all.

Hillary has probably handled more scrutiny of her actions than most, if not all, of her male counterparts.

[AgingAmerican]

19. He is taking a figure of speech literally as basis for accusations of misogyny

When the figure of speech means, "Hold them to their promises".

Typical dishonest Hillspeak.

[Yurovsky]

22. Careful you don't hurt their feelings....

Team Clinton is a sensitive bunch. something tells me they're going to have to retreat to their safe space with their binky once that mean old Mr Trump starts in on her. I said "butt hurt" in a post and got it hidden... I posted AN ACTUAL UNRETOUCHED PHOTO of HRC in an Orange Pantsuit and it was hidden. I've never seen a bigger bunch of babies in my entire life.

They better grow another layer of skin real fast or they won't survive the barrage Trump's billions will unleash on Her Majesty. Bernie has never even tried to lay a glove on her, and they act like he shanked her with a shiv in the prison yard...

[MineralMan]

29. She obviously has no problem handling scrutiny.

Remember the Benghazi hearings? She did just fine.

[bvf]

24. Fuck it. Let's just abolish figures of speech altogether

as doubleplusungood.

What a stupid OP.

[Yurovsky]

27. They are going to wilt like hothouse flowers...

once Trump unleashes his BILLIONS in attack ads on HRC. They have cried like babies over every slight - real or imagined - coming from Bernie, and hasn't even tried to take swing at her.

Trump will have no mercy. Clinton may be tough, but Lord knows her supporters are going to flip out once they encounter real negative campaigning.

And yes, HRC supporters.... It is coming...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

32. Seriously?

You need some new material. Truly.

[Sivart]

34. Dude, you need to chill......

This phrase - "holding one's feet to the fire" - has been around and used regularly for my entire life. USED REGULARLY. I am 44 years old.

I have heard this saying in a bazillion different contexts, and not once.....NOT ONCE.....have I ever seen or heard anyone even slightly hint or suggest that using the phrase is or could be considered sexist.......UNTIL NOW.

There is not going to be fainting couch big enough for you guys if she actually wins the presidency.