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appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
2. I guess so! One way of looking at it, although some of the charges are outrageous- HRC has had
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 12:52 PM
Jul 2015

women and minorities locked down for eons, really!

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
5. As a woman, I have always found the assertion that I must therefore be supporting Hillary
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 01:05 PM
Jul 2015

absurd. And pretty much short-sighted. More off-putting than inspirational, really. Supporting a candidate because of gender is not what Feminism was all about. Whoever thought that was a good campaign hook is not doing her any favors, IMO. I don't think demographic groups really vote in lockstep any more.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
6. It's actually pretty condescednding when you think about it.
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 01:26 PM
Jul 2015

Like we don't have the ability to look at ALL aspects of a candidate -- the only thing that matters is the correct plumbing.

 

Snotcicles

(9,089 posts)
7. I hope your last point is correct. I wish to see an intellectual shift to your way of thinking. nt
Mon Jul 6, 2015, 01:28 PM
Jul 2015
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