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[Punkingal]

1. Imagine people being excited about her only because she is.

[RobertEarl]

20. No imagine needed

People are for H because she is. Right here on DU are many examples. Seems to be some sort of misandry going down.

[brewens]

42. Golly! That never occurred to me! That can't be true can it? People only sticking with her becuse

are burning to see a woman in the White House! I mean there would have to be some reason other than that wouldn't there? Like maybe if you were well off and didn't want anyone to rock the boat?

[Punkingal]

48. Well, there is that, too.

I can only tell you I have been told I should support her because I am female.

[ScreamingMeemie]

50. I have been planning for when we all meet up in Hell...

...it's going to be a blast.

On a serious note, a (locked) post on here made me go look at the HOF group... it appears it is an auxiliary Hillary group, blocking members who don't support her. That depresses this boots-on-the-ground feminist no end.

[brewens]

52. Had Warren run and was doing as well as Bernie, I would have donated at least as much. I would also

be thrilled that her winning would mean our first woman president! But my supporting her wouldn't have that much to do with her gender.

[Punkingal]

63. i think I will go where the Pope is going. LOL

Lots of depressing things here these days. Remember when I was a Clarkie and you were a Deaniac and we still loved each other? It should still be possible here, but it doesn't seem like it is.

[mucifer]

2. You went back 30 years to find one statement in a campaign?

Really?

[SFnomad]

15. I know, I'm shocked ... that sounds more like something a BS cheerleader would do n/t

[Travis_0004]

3. I dont see a problem with that.

Its kind of how I would describe Hillary.

[TheDormouse]

61. I agree. There's nothing sexist in that statement.

[GeorgiaPeanuts]

4. It feels like there is some non-negligible amount of people voting for Hillary...

Just because she is a woman. If you ask them about policies they like of hers, no response.

[gabeana]

5. What is sexist about that comment

to me that sums up Hillary

[athena]

30. She won, you know.

Clearly, the voters thought there was more to her than just her gender.

When Bernie Sanders ran against me in Vermont

[winter is coming]

37. Or they bought into identity politics. n/t

[gabeana]

38. So that does not prove anything

one way or another, you can still win and be unqualified, dishonest, beholden to special interest but before you get the vapors like your hill supporters are apt to do, hill is qualified. But in this party, in this era, when the country is moving to the left and a candidate as flawed as she is, that is about the only thing she has going for her besides her husband, is being a women

Remember Albright aghast because young women were not flocking to Clinton, solely on the reason that they should vote for her because she is a women

[athena]

41. That's pretty close to libel about someone you know nothing about.

If you had bothered to read the article I posted, you would know that she is none of those things. Ergo, calling her nothing but a female governor was sexist.

[gabeana]

43. I should of been clearer and apologize for that

I wasn't calling her that, wasn't referring to her but just because a person wins doesn't mean what is said isn't valid
Why was Bush Jr in a position to steal in 2000, he was all of those things I mentioned so according to your logic because he won does it mean all those things weren't true

your contention somehow what Bernie said wasn't true because she won
that means Bush in 2004 didn't lie our way into Iraq because he won, the people spoke

[DefenseLawyer]

6. Not every critique of a female is "sexist"

Oh wait, in this election cycle it is.

[passiveporcupine]

46. No kidding.

The sexist and misogynist claims from Hill camp are so expected now.

There was nothing sexist about his comment. He did not think she was "qualified".

“She does very well on television,” he told one interviewer. “She has an excellent press secretary.”

But really, he said another time, the governor’s appeal came down to one trait.

Mr. Sanders, who was running against her as an independent, saw himself as a leader, and viewed Ms. Kunin as a lightweight

She was also involved in community activities, particularly in the area of women's rights. Women involved in women's rights often get lots of female supporters, regardless of qualifications. I'm not suprised she beat Sanders and the other guy running (R- Peter Smith) as she was the incumbent.

I don't know if she was a good governor or not, but she won three terms, so maybe she was.

That still does not make Bernie's comment sexist (unless you are a Hill supporter in 2016).

[Lizzie Poppet]

7. The mental gymnastics required to think that's "sexist" are kinda impressive.

Okay, maybe "impressive" isn't quite the right term...

[Warren DeMontague]

45. Is this one supposed to fall under "discredit", or "destroy"?

[Armstead]

8. Oh noooooooooooooooooooo

[awake]

9. Do you have any thing nice to say or did you just join to throw crap

If you would like to promote what it is that you think will make Hillary a great President why not share it instead of digging up crap like a right winger.

[Beartracks]

26. He's not throwing crap. He's throwing "crap." n/t

[arcane1]

34. Hell, three idiots gave it a rec!

Though one was a self-rec by the OP

[demmiblue]

36. I'll go with the throw crap theory. n/t

[rock]

10. Classy

obviously

[Tony_FLADEM]

11. Well, what is there to be enthusiastic or excited about as it relates to Hillary?

I can't think of anything.

[cherokeeprogressive]

12. "there ain't much." Could just as well been talking about Hillary Clinton.

[bkkyosemite]

13. HRC's supporters epic failing...this is all you got..and the Pope's handshake..oh my.......oh my

[Autumn]

14. It would be horrible if people were excited about Hillary Clinton only because she's a woman.

It was obvious McCain picked Palin as VP because she was a woman. That was ugly.

[Beartracks]

16. Good grief.

He was running against her in a campaign. He doesn't owe a female candidate glowing wonderful reviews just because she's a woman.

Let's break this down: "Many people are excited because (insert statistical first of historical significance here). But after that, (I'm still the better choice for voters)."

His comment was not gender-specific at all.

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[frustrated_lefty]

17. 1986

That's right when the height of the Whitewater scandal was going on, no?

[The Midway Rebel]

18. Oh shit! Where are my pearls?

[iAZZZo]

19. somewhat before 1986, when sanders was going through puberty, i heard

he had a pimple (or two... maybe even more)

[passiveporcupine]

47. Hell you think that's bad?

Before he could walk, he had a habit of pooping his pants.

[m-lekktor]

21. The comment isn't sexist. nt

[CoffeeCat]

22. Bernie is a sexist bloodthirsty monster who mind controls the Pope and stir-frys homeless kitties.

For the love of God. As the Pope suggested--please seek psychiatric help.

No one cares about your non-stop, mass-production line of bullshit on steroids.

[whistler162]

27. "stir-frys homeless kitties." well he is Jewish

so would know Chinese cooking.

[Kalidurga]

23. If Hillary was a man and/or a Republican

Hillarians would be against all the crap on her that Bernie Bros are against. So, really all that is left is first woman president wooo hoo. I would love it if Hillary had the same qualities Bernie has and the same positions. If she did I would have never been looking for someone else to be the nominee.

[Sky Masterson]

24. You are really reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaccccchhhhhhhing

I mean REALLY reaching

[melman]

25. LO-

-Fucking L!

[athena]

28. Here is an excellent article from the governor's perspective:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/02/04/when-bernie-sanders-ran-against-vermont/kNP6xUupbQ3Qbg9UUelvVM/story.html

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.

(snip)

As a new legislator, my first bill introduced in the Vermont House was to increase funding for childcare. I had young children and I knew that finding childcare determined whether or not I could leave my house and come to the capital, Montpelier. And I knew, that for poor women, childcare determined whether they could go to work and support their children. As governor, I saw to it that childcare funding was quadrupled and funding for education doubled. Hillary Clinton’s career follows a similar trajectory. Education reform was her priority as the governor’s wife in Arkansas. A bill to cover children’s health insurance (CHIP) was her achievement as a New York senator. “Women’s rights are human rights and human rights are women’s rights” was the message she sent to every country she visited as secretary of state. Yes, Hillary has been around, she’s been a determined, consistent fighter for children’s welfare and women’s rights. It’s part of her DNA.

She was drawn to these women’s issues – now urgent economic issues – in the same way that I was, by our experiences as working women, wives, and mothers. A number of men will protest: “I believe the same thing as she does.”

What’s the difference? The difference is how do they rank on the agenda. Is equal pay near the bottom of the list, or is it a priority? Is defense of Planned Parenthood an issue that saves women’s lives, or is it only another institution among many? Placement on a competitive agenda is vital to achieve results. I believe that Hillary Clinton will give high priority to equal pay for equal work, not because she has experienced discrimination herself, but as a woman, she can empathize with women who have been discriminated against. It is a kind of empathy that allows no definition, but I felt it every time I made eye contact with the women I met along the parade route or on the factory floor.

[Lucinda]

54. There are strong simularities in the tone he takes with Hillary now

and in his race against Kunin. Fortunately, Vermonters made the correct choice back then. I think the majority of voters will continue to send the same message this time around too. Thanks, but no thanks.

[arcane1]

29. That's not sexist and you know it.

Though I'll give you credit, this OP isn't nearly as brain-dead stupid as your last one

[athena]

32. It is if it's said about someone who is highly qualified

and more than just a female governor.

[99Forever]

31. What the fuck is your point?

That is the #1 reason most of HRH's disciples are willing to overlook the tons of fucking baggage she drags with her and support her lying ass anyway.

[basselope]

33. How is that sexist?

Sadly Clinton has tried to hide behind her lady parts many times.

When accused of being an insider, she claimed it was not possible BECAUSE she was a woman.

[Marr]

35. Wait. So *not* being crazy about a politician for sexist reasons (she's female) is itself

sexist?

Jesus, you guys are doing level three pretzels here.

[TheFarseer]

39. If you have to go back 30 years

Make sure it's worth it. I can't say I have a problem with that statement.

[jmg257]

40. Oh. The horror.

[NurseJackie]

49. It's the hypocrisy.

[Warren DeMontague]

44. HES DOOOOOOMED, NOW!

DOOOOOOOOOMED I SAY!

[Lucinda]

51. Kunin was a very harworking progressive leader and he was totally

dismissive of her in the campaign. Grade A jerk level of dismissive.

[magical thyme]

53. I wish there weren't "much" other than Hillary being a woman

Unfortunately there's a lot. Warmongering, public corruption, failure to protect national security info. to name 3.

Bottom line, if you're going to make a deal out of being the first female governor -- or president -- then you open yourself to statements that you don't have anything else to offer.

How many times did campaigning Obama remind us that he's AA? None.

How many times has Sanders mentioned that he's Jewish? None.

How many times has Clinton reminded us that she's a woman? More than once. A lot more than once. As a woman, I have found every instance cringe worthy.

[bvf]

55. Even for someone brand new to this

you're doing a really piss-poor job.

[AgerolanAmerican]

56. in 3022 B.C.

Bernie Sanders kicked a puppy. It's right there in the original Sumerian for anyone to read.

[Nanjeanne]

57. That's about what I say about Hillary. I'm a woman who I guess is sexist.

Strange thing how anyone criticism of a woman is sexist. Such an easy outrage. How lucky the Hillaryites are that she is a woman and they can cry SEXISM over and over.

[davenelson5555]

58. Another example of McSexism

His reflection on people being excited that she's the first woman governor, and her not amounting to "much" does not equate to sexist. Perhaps there really wasn't "much" to this person as a public servant. Did you ever consider that? Why must female politicians be spared any form of criticism lest the sexism card be played? Stop crying wolf. It's pathetic.

[msanthrope]

59. "There ain't much." nt

[MrMickeysMom]

60. This is supposed to be a sexist comment?

Boy, you guys are really digging deep in a pile of senselessness, aren't you?

[nc4bo]

62. meh. My outrage meter did not move a millimeter.

is sexist about that statement?

Answer: A big fat nuttin'