Sarah Palin—Feminist or Victim of Sexism?

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I think that women with any iota of intelligence would rather not waste their time being caustic towards a candidate for vice-president.

Jada of HI 12:10PM October 14, 2008

Ms Palin is still out there giving negative speeches about Sen Obama and trying to spread rumors and scare people about him, when people should know that she has abused her governship power for her personal use. These woman stands for everything that women for years have been fighting for. The real Palin is the one where she was interviews by Katie Couric where she did not study for and rehearse. I think that the only way she got to be a mayor and then a governor is because her husband has been behind the scenes helping her and he admits it to advising her with many things. The real Sarah is someone we don't need in our government making decisions or suggestions in our lifes. I think all women (and men) should be afraid if this woman with high-heels, a wink and a deceiving smile!

Kate of AZ 5:21PM October 13, 2008

I found out very early on that Sarah Palin was an avid hunter, NRA life member, and that she actively promotes Aerial Wolf and Bear brutal slaying, (including offering $150. bounties for severed wolves legs...etc., etc). All TRUE !!! Look it UP!
That's all I needed to know. She's a MAN's woman, not a woman's woman. I give Women who identify with Women much more credit for value systems that include a deep streak of kindness and promoting much more Humane approaches for leading and problem-solving.
She has an unusually strong stomach for killing. I do not trust animal abusers. It tells me a lot about a person, about their inability to feel compassion for the suffering of the "OTHER".
It is also clear to me that she is very motivated to PLUNDER the TUNDRA, (environmental Concerns be damned) for PROFIT.
Are you kidding, another Governor from a BIG OIL State?
Another V.P. that has big oil interests, and gun-love at heart? Palin is an opportunist in lipstick and a sharp-shooter to boot.
Some people think this is powerful. I think it is pathetic. Do you think for a minute she embodies the true values of women whose hearts and souls are uncorrupted by Male dominant ideologies of domination politics toward life?
She is the Governor who DID NOT try to get raped women in "HER" Wasilla FREE from having to buy their own rape investigation kits from the police dept. ( I heard the figure $1200.)
Are you kidding? A Femininist?
Believe me, I am not threatened by this woman, except when I think of her potential for manipulating power over others and forcing her narrow views into laws.
I have met plenty of Power-monging women who see other women as a threat and so COMPETE. I am not a friend of women like this.
I can see that Mrs. Palin has been thoroughly socialized into (and thrives upon) honing her aim and taking fire at anything that stands in her way. She has excelled at this and bought the package lock, stock and barrel. Obama is her target now.
A sad example of a schizoid puzzle of contradictions in a woman. Maybe when she's older she'll put all of her strung- out parts into a cohesive whole.
Including her ability to Mother her young children in person at least part-time. ( but by then it will be too late for that).

Lynn Brevig of WA 4:46AM October 13, 2008

Just watched a panel discussion on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe. Besides the slanted bias from the host, someone needs to give her some speech lessons. Was it the hate in her heart for this great woman who loves God and her Country, or does she simply not know how to deliver a free flow of words? It was great that Dana Rorebacher's assistant kept her in check.
Sarah Palin has the genuine love for Liberty and Freedom, and respect for the U.S. Constitution that I have waited my whole life to see from a Public Servant. It is clear that she will NOT bow down to Socialism or The New World Order. I can't wait to work hard for her in 2012 when she becomes the first woman President of this once great Republic!!
Do not be fooled by the smooth, slick talk from the stranger from Kenya. The one who voted in the Senate against the ban of partial birth abortion, and even indicated that he would vote for letting a Doctor kill a baby that survived a saline abortion! Really Christ-like from someone who professes to be a Christian!
The Democrat's Donkey, this time around is nothing but a Trojan Horse.
Freedom is not free........but it is worth the investment.
Vote for America - vote for a true war hero...........not the Marxist, who can't even provide documents that he can be elected Constitutionally.
McCain will win 44 States, and the popular vote by 8 points!
GOD SAVE THE REPUBLIC!

dan of FL 7:03PM October 12, 2008

She is spunky, agressive, smart and beautiful. Most men and even a lot of women cannot handle that. The haters here are jealous because she made something of her life and lives by her principles. How hateful the Democrats have become. They preach love, forgiveness and tolerance when they are anything but. The biggest hypocrites in this country are the Democrats who will stoop to any means to advance their Communist agenda. They will be the death of us all.

Sassie and proud of it of MA 2:56PM October 12, 2008

She is spunky, agressive, smart and beautiful. Most men and even a lot of women cannot handle that. The haters here are jealous because she made something of her life and lives by her principles. How hateful the Democrats have become. They preach love, forgiveness and tolerance when they are anything but. The biggest hypocrites in this country are the Democrats who will stoop to any means to advance their Communist agenda. They will be the death of us all.

Sassie and proud of it of MA 2:50PM October 12, 2008

The fact that the Republicans did trump the Democrats by choosing a woman VP is obscured by the furious assault on every facet of her life .By contrast your over looking the top of the Dem. tickets' choice of friends (spanning decades) & their Marxist philosophies not to mention subversive activities is the most overt attempt I've ever witnessed to brainwash the electorate .FYI Gloria Steinham was CIA operative engaged in Domestic spying activities in violation of U.S law .Now there is a sellout of women Bonnie.

D'Lise of TX 2:51PM October 11, 2008

The fact that the Republicans did trump the Democrats by choosing a woman VP is obscured by the furious assault on every facet of her life .By contrast your over looking the top of the Dem. tickets' choice of friends (spanning decades) & their Marxist philosophies not to mention subversive activities is the most overt attempt I've ever witnessed to brainwash the electorate .FYI Gloria Steinham was CIA operative engaged in Domestic spying activities in violation of U.S law .Now there is a sellout of women Bonnie.

D'Lise of TX 2:45PM October 11, 2008

The cover is ridiculous, it just goes to show how far left the American media is. Every picture in every magazine is touched up, not just the super models. This is just the Democrats trying to play down the sex appeal Palin has. Just because she is attractive doesn't mean she's not a feminist. If she does become the Vice President it will be a great achievement for American women.

JK of PA 8:32AM October 11, 2008

Sarah Pallin from all look of things can be the V.P to John McChain,, but not V.P to the entire UNITED STATE OF AMERICA, because She is so sentimental and odd in model to the average American value to push the new CHANGE the world is cryimg for, because if AMERICA refuse a CHANGE,GOD will CHANGE the world and bring a new world POWER.

of MI 6:22AM October 11, 2008