I woke up yesterday and by the time I was awake for 11 minutes I felt like I had been punched in the gut several times after reading on several conservative blogs how Sarah Palin, McCain’s VP pick, is such a great feminist role model. After doing some research on this woman whom I’ve never even heard of before it became abundantly clear–Not only is Sarah Palin not a feminist, she is as anti-woman as Bush and McCain combined. That is the reason why McCain picked her; not because she is a woman and he wanted to be underhanded (which he totally did,) but because she’s a Republican, conservative man who just happens to be in a woman’s body.
Feminism means to stand up for human rights; it means to stand up for equality and the freedoms and liberties of people and Sarah Palin is disgustingly right wing, anti-choice and has no record of representing women’s interests; though her record in general is quite minuscule.
So here are some things you should know about Sarah Palin–The woman vice presidential candidate with strong, anti-woman policies.
Palin is adamantly opposed to reproductive rights. She opposes abortion including in cases of rape and incest. She opposes birth control, emergency contraception and just like McCain, is all about abstinence-only education. Basically, she agrees with McCain regarding all forms of sexuality and wants to tell people everywhere that if they have sex, that woman better be damn ready to squeeze out that baby in 9 months. A McCain/Palin regime for women would look eerily similar to this.
Palin has absolutely no federal or international experience whatsoever. Prior to being the governor of Alaska for less than two years, (I can’t believe she and Mike Gravel actually share a state) she was the mayor of a small town made up of around 6,000 people. Before that, she was a beauty queen. (Is McCain looking for a new mistress? A third wife, perhaps?)
I found it oddly peculiar how the Republicans who were bashing Obama about not having enough experience are fully supporting a McCain/Palin ticket when Palin has no experience at all.
Palin strongly supports big oil. Hell, not only does she support it, she’s profiting from it with her husband working for an oil company. A McCain/Palin ticket would mean just more of the same when it comes to going after countries for their oil–They both make a killing from it and us meager, middle class Americans can just keep enlisting in the military and having our lives taken away from us in vain to support the wallets of these people. Oh, did I mention she’s 100% pro-war? Yeah…no surprise.
She believes that global warming is not only not man-made, but is a total farce and goes as far as to being opposed to listing the polar bear on the endangered species list. But that isn’t her only anti-animal policy; she also supports aerial shooting of bears and wolves in Alaska.
She is in favor of public schools teaching abstinence-only education (Alaska is currently considering spending more on abstinence-only sex education) and creationism. I can see the syllabus…”Yes, a man in the sky made you and he says not to have sex until you’re married no matter what. Got it? And if you are raped, even if you’re raped by a member of your family and become pregnant you will have that baby!”
When it comes to other issues of women, such as equal pay for equal work, she is following McCain’s lead and isn’t even on the record.
Palin has went on the record, however, with how she feels about LGBT rights:
“[...] she’s not out to judge anyone and has good friends who are gay, but that she supported the 1998 constitutional amendment.
Elected officials can’t defy the court when it comes to how rights are applied, she said, but she would support a ballot question that would deny benefits to homosexual couples.
“I believe that honoring the family structure is that important,” Palin said.
She said she doesn’t know if people choose to be gay.
“But, but, but…I have gay friends!” Come on. And why hasn’t she asked these said gay friends if they chose to be gay? For the record: No, people do not choose to be gay and if they did, who do you think would choose to be denied basic, human rights and be discriminated against to such a degree? There are the cases of Brandon Teena, Matthew Shepard and so many others who have been brutally attacked and killed for nothing other than the fact that they happened to be gay. Who would choose to be the target for hate crimes? Yeah, I don’t think so.
Best of all, Palin has already managed to get herself involved in a scandal:
A legislative investigation is looking into allegations that Palin fired Alaska’s public safety commissioner because he refused to fire the governor’s former brother-in-law, a state trooper.
Palin acknowledged that a member of her staff made a call to a trooper in which the staffer suggested he was speaking for the governor.
Palin has admitted that the call could be interpreted as pressure to fire state trooper Mike Wooten, who was locked in a child-custody battle with Palin’s sister.
This is a direct abuse of power on her part and I don’t want to see what else she is capable of if she ever saw the white house.
Sarah Palin stands for everything Hillary Clinton is against so please, Hillary supporters, do not be fooled.
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What are your sources for any of this ramble Menstrual Poetry? Are you relying solely on the liberal press to gain dexterity? You are not credible, nor do you speak to others in a respectful manner if they disagree with your VERY VERY slanted liberal position. You speak in circles and I suppose eventual you will catch your tail, but it seems you have done a fabulous job of sticking your foot in your mouth on more than one occasion.
You rely on and maybe even depend on the rights that you hold so dear, however continue to elect big government officials that desire to strip them from you! Just because you have the freedom to speak; doesn't mean that you should speak without knowing all of the facts; not to mention skewing them!
So what is your view point Mrs. NOT Menstrual Poetry on killing babies? Do you think that after a time in the womb it is wrong, or do you think that as soon as the woman decides, after all it's her body; the baby should be aborted? Where does the father play in to this role? Certainly when I was younger I was pro choice, because it fit my selfish desires, i.e. I get a woman preg and she aborts, or at least she better, because I can't worry about taking care of a child. I was not taught abstinence, however I wish I was! I was taught have safe sex and my mother bought me condoms. The more sex I had the more sex I wanted and guess what I didn't use the condoms and I contracted diseases and even got a girl preg. Boy was I happy when the baby aborted! I even prayed that if God would grant me this prayer I would shape up!! I eventually did, but not before contracting an incurable disease. Oh yes, thank you Planned Parenthood for giving more condoms, that I didn't use and curing me of some of my diseases, sucks you couldn't get rid of all of them. Lot of f-ing good the whole safe sex thing did for me! I wasn't raised in a religious environment. My parents were hippies and they loved to party and have multiple partners and what ever felt good! One of them is dead and the other is dying. Since you were a church goer than you know “sins of the flesh”! And btw, being a church goer I was not impressed with your so called knowledge of the Bible. Did you say something about praying in the privacy of your own home? Where does it say that? Or maybe you meant “do not preach from rooftops”! Who knows, it goes back to you speaking in circles, maybe you get confused when there is a heated debate that doesn't fit your forum, or match your political views. Real suprising!
It's nice to see a woman have enough guts to protect women! Has anybody on here spoken how much damage and abortion does to a woman’s body? I know I read the very patient, much laid back gentleman, Mark speak about suicide and the repeat offenders, i.e., multiple abortions. He was way more conservative in his approach than me. Choose abortion; choose to kill. It's that simple. If you plan on f-ing plan on having a kid, cause it can happen. Even to you woman out there that have been told by an expert that it can't. I guess, unless of course you have had your reproductive organs removed. My sincere apologies if that has happened to you, especially if you were hoping to have children. Back to Palin; I admire her views and her steadfast convictions about doing what is right all the time. I used to live in AK and know about the scandals that wreaked havoc on that state. She has done a fabulous job of standing up to both Republicans and Democrats.
Feminism is a discourse that involves various movements, theories, and philosophies which are concerned with the issue of gender difference, advocate equality for women, and campaign for women's rights and interests.[1][2][3][4][5] According to some, the history of feminism can be divided into three waves.[4][6] The first wave was in the nineteenth and early twentieth century’s, the second was in the 1960s and 1970s and the third extends from the 1990s to the present.[7] Feminist theory emerged from these feminist movements.[8][9] It is manifest in a variety of disciplines such as feminist geography, feminist history and feminist literary criticism.
Feminism has altered predominant perspectives in a wide range of areas within Western society, ranging from culture to law. Feminist activists have campaigned for women's legal rights (rights of contract, property rights, voting rights); for women's right to bodily integrity and autonomy, for abortion rights, and for reproductive rights (including access to contraception and quality prenatal care); for protection from domestic violence, sexual harassment and rape;[10][1] for workplace rights, including maternity leave and equal pay; and against other forms of discrimination.[11][12][13]
I have included above Wikipedia's definition of Feminism – As it seems there is some confusion on this Blog about it.
When does an embryo have a heartbeat? Most women, no offense probably don't know, especially the ones considering an abortion. I have included the website below and the information for your review.
http://www.ehd.org
Vital Systems – The Beating Heart
Only 3 weeks and 1 day after fertilization – the heart begins to beat.1 By 4 weeks; the heart typically beats between 105 and 121 times per minute.2
Hmm, would you consider something that has a heartbeat to be alive, or dead? Furthermore ending the heart beat; would that mean killing something? And finally killing that something (soon to be your child) with out their consent; murder? Well who knows about the last question, right? , because it doesn't really sound dreamy when you talk about killing a child. And I haven't met too many blobs that have heart beats, however I digress.
Back to feminism – It's always interesting to me how, so called feminists vote for an office (Clinton) that is so blatantly disgusting towards women and their rights! I'm sorry what does that mean exactly, Mr. Clinton? I think he thought it meant you have the right to jack me off, or stick my thing in your mouth. And if you tell anybody about it I will lie. NO wait he told the truth, because oral sex isn't really sex. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman!” Gotta love you die hard Clinton fans though, because you “respect a woman that stood by her man”! So you respect either A. an enabler or B. somebody that does whatever it takes to promote their political power, awesome! So if it's B. does that person really give a rats crap what you think? Do they really care about you and your family? Doubt it! Truth sucks; I know!
To the prolife person that dogs Palin for having a baby too old, and being irresponsible. You somehow expect people to accept your views; however you have no tolerance for other people’s views, or opinions, or lifestyles. Except maybe the ones you have adopted from the liberal press. You disgust me!
I already know I am opinionated and have convictions, however at least I have them. While woman still have the right to kill babies; doesn' t mean I have to agree with it. Nor does it mean I have to condemn, or judge you! Just hope that I'm not standing right behind you on Judgement Day! No sense in disputing my last point; I assure you it's going to happen and I don't really care to hear back about your ramblings that it won't! We will all be judged!
Cheers,
NT
p.s. Do either parties really have the lock down? Is not the entire political government of our time corrupt?? The choice seesm rather simple though. Vote for higher taxes and communism, or vote for consistency and lower taxes.
p.s.s. I have looked at Obama closely, maybe too close. I bet you think he's half black/half white, well he's not. He is for change though; changing his mind whenever it suits his needs. Gotta love how he backed out of his church in the final hour. And has anyone on here done a search regarding his family history. Get ready for jaw dropping material.
Peace!
I haven't figured out why any Hillary supporter, myself included would ever like Sarah Palin. Everything she stands for is against everything Hillary stood for.
Its not about Hillary at all. Its about right wing women and the years of being told to sit down and shut up by the left wing sisters. They NOW have a VOICE and the SECRET GARDEN will never be the same. Good for Sara, good for woman. If your politics is so good it should be able to withstand the contrast.. LOL or not.
after reading this article i was absolutely sick, it kills me to hear how corrupt our society has become. it brightens my day to read a comment like yours, I completely agree with you. Its good to know that there really are some sane women left in our country.
thank you and God bless
You make me want to vomit.
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I am so glad I don't live in America right now. It really sucks that you only have option A or B, so right wing, bible thumping fanatics or semi left wing opposition.
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I'm sure that in 5 years you will be one of those people, that stands on the street corner screaming that we're all going to hell, or that soon we'll be marked by the beast (is this beast that scary half black man attempting to be the president).
Forget logic, proof or just general sense, let's just take out the magic 8 ball and give it a shake, it'll tell us what to do next!
I'm sure in a perfect world, white men like yourself will have total rule over all other minorities (blacks, asians, women etc.) Let's hope.
I found it appalling at the Hypcrosiy of the Liberal Feminists, She is the Model that Feminists have been fighting for the last 30 years.
FEMINISM IS ONLY FOR LIBERAL WOMEN. CONSERVATIVE WOMEN CAN'T BE FEMINISTS BECAUSE THE FEMINISM IS ONLY FOR NARROW MINDED LIBERAL WOMEN.
You hateful article is exactly the reason that REAL women like Sarah Palin and the real reason that we – like her literally laugh out loud. If you were to say- she doesn't fit your mold for a feminist…maybe we wouldn't hold our noses when you start to speak. Funny the comment policy on this site describes what the author of this article has just done…
Your intolerance of a differing view always make liberal feminist women burst into flames….you'd better call 911 because there are millions of us – just like her. You should be scared…you agenda & beliefs are NOT held by everyone- just those you chose to tolerate.
Thank you sarah Palin for being in touch with me and out of touch with montrous women who abort their chidlren, marry the same sex and break every one of Ten Commandments.
When does the unborn child have no rights., There have been 43000 million abortions since Roe verses wadel. which means we have Dr. who do harm to children. So some of them possibly migbht be okayl. But this much I know many fine statesmen, artists, doctors and above all people paying into the social security are dead thanks to you women who are out of touch with humanity and God.
As Mother Theresa so apty said: Who would believe that women who kill the neibhobr closest to them, their own chidlren.
Yes I too am out of touch wth such evil and if being a women to you silly, anti-christtian women is out of touch lets take a poll and see how really out-of-touch you are with life, liberty and purshit of happiness . some of think gay marriage is disgusitng, ungodly and right down weird One more out of touch person who does not believe a women who kills her own child, would have more concern for my right—get real!!!!!
Sarah Palin and the Apocalypse
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/10/03/palin-deba...
What has she accomplished? You don't beleive in global warming? WHere have you been? The attacks on Palins personal life may be a result of her parading her children around at every debate/rally.
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When will USA ever be true and honorable to every person? Perhaps never. USA is ruled and run by white Xtian men and they phukked up everything… and I'm a white man and it is obvious.
very interesting the post, i haven´t been reading about politic the last time, and i don´t know very much about politic of the world, but is important read about that
then why did she herself state that she WAS a feminist in her interview with katie couric?????? this is why I will NOT be voting for mccain…if SHE doesn't even know what she is…..one interview she is not and the next she is….figure it out sarah……really, she needs to be at home tending to her own family…..help her daughter out because she will need help if she marries the high school drop out…so much for sarahs push for kids not dropping out of high school and take care of that sweet baby boy who has down's syndrome….puh leease take care of tYOUR home front before you try to take care of the NATIONS home front!!!!!
Well all your points are valid and I cant help but accept that she is not a feminist.
Well feminist or not, she has not made much of a positive impact and at these closing days one can see the true steel in her. She cannot stand up for human rights and equality. She cant.
I learned a lot from this post.
thankyou, and I just subscribed to the rest.
I don't anticipate you accept to worry. Any cocky apropos Hillary adherent will see through this GOP created absurdity appropriate away. I absolutely enjoyed this column btw. While I acknowledge the actuality that Sarah Palin is a mother of 5 children, and a woman (though you may beg to differ), that is area our similarities end. I for one am not affairs the whole, “but, but, but you're a woman you just accept to vote for her” arguement. I don't apperceive too abounding able women who will.
The fact is that it’s pretty generic… many pro-life advocates call themselves feminists too.
Agree with you Joel. I love how people are trying to label who is a feminist or not. Who even gives a crap anyways.
Nice post. Have bookmarked your blog and will be sure to come back soon!
ya know what? all you feminist C**Ts have ever done or ever will do is enable men to reign superior -your walking contradictions and have the gender loyalty of a rattler- your biased fat asses are so freaking hypocritical that i want to puke! If ANY WOMAN OPOSESSES YOU AND HAS BELIEFS OF HER OWN TEN YOU ATTACK LIKE A PACK OF ALPHA DOGS!
The reason you all hate Palin is very simple – PETTY COMMON JEALOUSY-She has done what none of you have been able to do- She has made it to the top , maintained her family life ,Husband and children (without her husband screwing around) , and looks great doing it. She didnot allow any one to tell her what to think feel or say- She bowed to NO MAN OR WOMAN! While a very small amount of feminist can actually lay claim to achieving the same accomplishments as Palin the one thing none of you can claim is the fact that “YOU DID IT ALL AND REMAINED A TRUE LADY”
Before married is better not to do any thing with other women. It is better till wait for marriage.
Thought it may be an interesting read…was very wrong…you have no grasp of what a feminist is, and are a huge part of the problem with such a pigeon-holed focus and fear…
Yes, The C**Ts here are setting back women years… Go ahead and hand your voting cards. Stupid lemmings.
She visited Asheville not too long ago and I heard her speak. She is an interesting lady, and I'm not sure I have her figured out. I think this is her speech:
Sarah Palin in Asheville
this is an interesting story..i will read it more..thanks for the post..
How about about speak it . I am also tired of these little girly men who are intimidated by the feminatzis who hate men and family and love all the is wacko and counter to freedom and liberty. I tell the tide is turning and who ever you are you should run for office to expose all this bs of people who supposidly support women
How about about speak it . I am also tired of these little girly men who are intimidated by the feminatzis who hate men and family and love all the is wacko and counter to freedom and liberty. I tell the tide is turning and who ever you are you should run for office to expose all this bs of people who supposidly support women
I can see your point. It seems a lot of people think of a feminist as someone with a vagina. I am a woman, but I don't consider myself a feminist, but I do read blogs about them (I don't know why hahahaha >.>) I shake my head at the shame of people, don't they have a mind of their own? kingdom of heaven
The mainstream media seems confused these days. It appears that because Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin is a woman, she is also a feminist. And not just a feminist, but THE feminist – a sign that all is right in the world when it comes to gender equityCharlotte
it doesnt matter who runs for office, things will never change in politics, they are all the same, they are all puppets who are told what to do, even sadly Obama
Are you kidding? Obama is the only free thinker in Washington. Palin needs to keep her trap shut, as every time she opens it, she is insulting my gender.
I think Sarah Palin is a beautiful woman and sexy
but sarah palin is not suitable as a politician
Not only do I not respect your opinion, I don't respect you or any other man who is not appalled at the thought of mothers, daughters, wives, etc. being killed or maimed in combat. That we're even debating this idea is a sign of just what a Godless and degenerate society we've become.
Godless and degenerate ? I suppose all the women of history that fought in wars and died were all part of godless and degenerate societies ? Is being killed an maimed only relgated to the male gender ? Godless I am not – nor am I a degenerate sir.
However, I do my own thinking and I have my own opinions.
Since this topic was started a long time ago – please feel to continue this via email if you desire.
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Supposedly I've heard that 50% of so called “Tea Party” members do not think that Sarah Palin is qualified to be president. I find this fact to be quite a relief…
-Scott
It's good all this Sarah Palin stuff is dying down for the moment anyways. Like reading your posts.
I totally agree with you. There is no logic in this at all. – Ray J.