"The vagina and uterus swipes have got to stop: Killer Mike’s “uterus” comment about Hillary hurts
All Women."Saying "a uterus doesn’t qualify you to be" prez calls all women's achievements into question, not just Clinton's
You don’t have to like Hillary Clinton, but it’s simply and demonstrably untrue that she has never accomplished anything in her life but growing a uterus. This should seem obvious, and yet these body part-obsessed accusations of female unworthiness have become a standard issue Bernie Bro jab on social media. And now the has-a-vagina-but-nothing-else-to-offer claim has been elevated to the actual Bernie Sanders campaign, courtesy of rapper Killer Mike.
At a campaign event for Sanders, Killer Mike made a lengthy speech where he casually argued that “a uterus doesn’t qualify you to be president of the United States.” It’s something that female Clinton supporters get to hear every day, especially if they dare poke their heads out on Twitter or Facebook, and it continues to be a confirmation of nothing but the sexism of the person spouting this stupid line.
It’s really a double-edged sword of sexist cruelty, both reducing Clinton to her gender and insulting the intelligence of the woman on the receiving end of this slur by assuming that she, being some dumb broad, just mechanically sees another lady and goes, “Me vote lady!”
It’s such a dumb swipe that it’s impossible to believe anyone who levels this accusation could actually mean it. Surely the vagina-accusing masses realize that Clinton supporters do not, for instance, support female politicians like Sarah Palin or Carly Fiorina. The sheer self-refuting stupidity of this insult is no doubt why Sanders himself is careful to avoid saying anything like this, instead making a point that he’s fully aware that Clinton is an accomplished politician who has a lot to recommend her besides her gender.
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But the vagina and uterus swipes at Clinton have got to stop. Fine, if you want to hurt her, it’s petty and childish and illogical, but go ahead, have at it. She’s a politician and she can take it. Taking people’s uncalled-for vitriol is part of the job.
But the sexism isn’t just about hurting Clinton. When you accuse Clinton of having no value outside of a vagina and a uterus, that hurts all women.
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http://www.salon.com/2016/02/17/the_vagina_and_uterus_swipes_have_got_to_stop_killer_mikes_uterus_comment_about_hillary_hurts_all_women/
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Bernie was standing next to Killer Mike tonight at Morehouse College as he delivered his insightful remarks, and said nothing. #ImWithHer
6:06 PM - 16 Feb 2016
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Total silver lining.. if that's the way they want to be.
And, thank you and all men who can see that so easily, Treant.
Even hard to believe we're having this conversation! 
My mother owned a construction business back in the 1980's. I've been quite used to strong women for ages now.
We should point out that my mother does not like Clinton, but she detests Trump, Rubio, Cruz, and Jeb. I still have 8 months left to work on her. 
Thank you! 
taken seriously in this mainly male-dominated country. And the fact that Sanders stood right next to KM when he spewed that sexist crap and said nothing speaks of his integrity. It is outrageous!
& rec'd, Cha!
for the GE, BlueCali!
Thank you so much.. very well said as Always! 
Now I'm hearing that the GOP has sent out emails and tweets encouraging their voters to switch Parties in Nevada on Feb. 20th to vote for a Democrat. Needless to say which one they want defeated. Ralston reports:
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The question is whether this goes viral or whether it affects only a few voters. I assume the latter -- there will be a fear factor -- but it's impossible to predict.
> Please forward to family and friends and fellow GOP caucus goers.
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> I was able to confirm through a former Secretary of State elections official as well as a former County Clerk. Both said and confirmed that Republicans can show up on Saturday, February 20th and register as a Democrat if you have a burning desire. Then still be eligible to participate to caucus on Tuesday for GOP candidate of choice.
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> What was also confirmed. The caucuses are NOT a state sanctioned election, the caucus is conducted by both parties. So this is NOT illegal and you will be arrested or fined. So put that rumor to rest.
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> Some call this idea silly but the reality is, with low turnout the Democrat caucus is going to close and every little bit is going to help.
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> Again, here are the details/loophole of how this is possible:
The media should all be reporting on this! Why haven't they?
The m$m wants a repub and the easiest way for that to happen is for BS in the GE.
Not. gonna. happen.
We're good!
Thank you so much Tarheel! 
But like you said, it actually takes "guts", a commodity that seems to be in short supply on the BS campaign.
It has been tough to listen to these sexist jabs.
Lots of people have said that women shouldn't vote with their vaginas, including one Susan Sarandon. The thing is women (at least many of them) know what a hardship sexism is for the female gender, and watching the most qualified candidate running for POTUS having to deal with relentless sexism and still fight to continue on and get her message out there makes her even more appealing to those who get it--at least it should. It's a whole nother layer of qualification--placing her even higher above the others.
Thank you!
Not just trying to hurt Hillary but All Women.. you ****** ****!
I can't even watch.. it's bad enough just to read them.. I would literally scream at the screen.
It does have to stop.. for all women's sake.. and he's as usual not doing his campaign any service.
Thank you.. I'm glad you see it like this.. me too!
BS has responded to killermike and his "uterus" accusations.. he says it's the media's fault and gotcha politics.
Now where have we heard that stock excuse before?
Do you know why my millennial daughter, who started out as a Sanders supporter is now a Clinton supporter? I'll tell you why. The more she researched Mr. Sanders, the more she saw that he is really not the champion we need, as women. She said, flat out, that he doesn't support her own values and views, as evidenced by his own political record in Congress. Further, as a lesbian, she sees CLINTON as the candidate who will move things forward, not Sanders. When she started on her road of discovery in to the candidates, I simply asked her to research a bit more. She did. The results of her research were a change in who she supports. Yet, when it comes time for her to cast her vote?
I did not know that.. thank you for sharing. You have one smart daughter there. I wish my son and one of my sister's would do the same. Research him.. do not fall for the angry soundbytes!
Mahalo DemonGoddess!
groundbreaking accomplishments of our party's front-runner and demeaning her and her supporters in the most disgusting sexist terms. Worthy of Karl Rove and Lee Atwater themselves, actually, but it won't work. Mr. Sanders and Killer Mike, get your Rove-eries off my ovaries!
But if you insist, and that's how even the most exceptionally qualified woman rates with you, let me make it clear, that in my brain and in my heart and everything else, in this particular instance, I'm with HER--->>> 
You know that mentioning them mentioning our unmentionables is not allowed! We're not allowed to play the gender card! All card playing is sinful, as my Calvinist grandma always told me! 
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no sexist antipathy towards Hillary. 
Such statements reek of little else, whether they emanate from men or from women. 
I think they're in for a rude awakening. that's right!
Gracias!
Hillary on feminist issues!
Thank you so much!
There's not enough pretzel talk in the world to get him out of that.
They both need to apologize and moveon.. like he did with datagate.. only don't sue them afterwards.
Thank you, brer cat.. Amanda Marcotte makes a compelling case why this hurts all women not just Hillary.
So much for a campaign of ideas. 
It's not about supporting Hillary because she is a woman.
For a great many Americans, it is about supporting Hillary despite her being a woman!
That's where they need to do the self-checking!
Of all the politicians in the world he could compare her too, and he picks one that is not even from this country. Since they both have/had uteruses, I guess it was close enough
Nobody couldn't even think of doing the damage they do to themselves.
Gracias!
He's running a new barrage of ads here in Nevada expounding on how he's always been supportive of women. Blech. We are trying to remind the voters here just who has been a lifelong advocate, and who is the recent Democrat that doesn't get to co-op our core issues just because a D appears on the ballot by his name.
I'm always thankful to you Cha & sheshe2.
You have been missed, though none of us are here like we use to be. To toxic.
The ads he is running are dishonest after standing beside KM in silence when ALL WOMEN were so disrespected at a Bernie rally.
Thanks for your words
When Sanders was my opponent he focused like a laser beam on “class analysis,” in which “women’s issues” were essentially a distraction from more important issues. He urged voters not to vote for me just because I was a woman. That would be a “sexist position,” he declared.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/02/04/when-bernie-sanders-ran-against-vermont/kNP6xUupbQ3Qbg9UUelvVM/story.html
Now he has killer mike to "take dumb swipes" at Hillary.
Mahalo, she
Only saw your mail when I got home tonight.
you wouldn't see it at all buried under an avalanche of Blocks!
Thank you, she.. I knew you'd find this a very important article.. I like the way she pointed out that it hurts All Women by taking "dumb swipes" at them.
It's despicable and I can't wait until it backfires big time.
