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The inevitable debate

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It was bound to happen. Hillary Clinton is actively denying reports about her sexuality. Now, I do not like Hillary. I don’t respect a woman who stands by a man who cheats. I think that is the ONE reason a woman should pack her bags, walk out of the house, and never look back. That is a personal choice for me, though. I have to have respect for a candidate before I am able to hear the words out of their mouth in a clear fashion. Nonetheless, I’m not going to expect everyone else to feel the same way.

The reason I say it was bound to happen, though, is that in our society a woman who dresses as severely as Hillary and talks as sharply as she does is eventually going to be questioned about her strong and decidedly non-feminine vibe. Let’s face it, she is not a women how comes off at first glance as a nurturing mother or flirty, perfumed woman. She is severe and often offensive. Her voice is razor-thin and often irritating.

Appearance can mean so much when you are inviting the nation to judge you as worthy of leading then for at least four years. Packaging up a female to present to the nation is a tough task. I’m not sure how I would even go about it.

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Comment by Pfunk
2007-09-21 20:57:01

Wow. How do you really feel about her? ha ha ha…
I am not terribly feminine at all and my sexuality has been questioned because I’m over forty and unmarried. Why? Because people aren’t satisfied until you fit into their idea of who you are supposed to be or what you are supposed to do…
Fortunately for me, I couldn’t care less about anyone else’s opinion.
BUT, naturally people feel threatened by someone who is relatively secure.
I can’t say that I don’t respect her for standing by her man so to speak after repeated infidelities because I actually respect her for it…in a way.
That sounds funny coming from someone who is the product of a home torn apart by a philandering father.
Here’s the thing: Marriage is serious business.
Is the spouse who never finds out about the other’s cheating until the day he/she dies somehow MORE admirable?
I don’t know.
I DO know that every marriage is different and everyone has their own breaking point.
I applaud the fact that they work through their difficulties. (Although, I wish it could be done in private.)
Sure, her speaking voice is irritating, but she’s direct–as am I, in her speech. She’s often portrayed as a harridan, and I don’t see it.
I like that she’s direct. I’ll probably not vote for her, but I would love to see a woman president some day. The problem is we will have to go a long way before we break this double standard we have.

Comment by Angie
2007-09-21 21:03:02

I’d like to see a broad as pres as well. Just, not this broad. ;)

 
 
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