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54. One Word - Misogyny

Sat Nov 24, 2018, 11:43 AM

Nov 2018

How many male politicians in Pelosi's age group are routinely asked to step down/retire/ride off into the sunset? I can't think of one. There is a deep vein of misogyny that runs through our country that hasn't been adequately addressed. It took nearly 100 years for women to gain the right to vote and in 2018, women still don't have equal protection under the law--many still fight against equal pay for equal work. Some biases are so deeply-seated they are taken for granted as normal. They shouldn't be.

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Why do some Dems want to get rid of Pelosi? [View all] LAS14 Nov 2018 OP

They believed the GOP Nancy the villain hype In It to Win It Nov 2018 #1

This is exactly true. bullimiami Nov 2018 #10

Yeah, but their slander has been that she's too far left. LAS14 Nov 2018 #16

Frankly, there are some DINOs in our caucus (cough, #FiveWhiteGuys, cough). brush Nov 2018 #51

That is their claim. That and she's too polarizing. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #56

Yes. Why would the top woman in American politics be under Hortensis Nov 2018 #32

Because we have allowed repugs to demonize strong women Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #2

Is that why they are pushing Marcia Fudge? hughee99 Nov 2018 #8

Fudge is someone the GOP hasn't yet smeared. Mister Ed Nov 2018 #15

No doubt, but the post I was responding to appeared hughee99 Nov 2018 #22

Pelosi is not only a strong woman... Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #25

I think we are talking about two different things. hughee99 Nov 2018 #26

Yes. I think we're all talking about different "theys". Mister Ed Nov 2018 #31

Agreed. I follow politics and I don't know much about her. Buckeyeblue Nov 2018 #28

The rest of them are white men is why DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #37

So you are saying that they want to get rid of Pelosi hughee99 Nov 2018 #41

Your second reason DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #42

Okay, so Dems just worked to elect these people, who are sexists? hughee99 Nov 2018 #45

IMHO, Ryan and Moulton are just outright ambitious DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #46

Okay, fair enough. It sounds like you think this is just about political opportunism. hughee99 Nov 2018 #48

#FiveWhiteGuys tried to use Fudge by pushing her out to run against Pelosi as they... brush Nov 2018 #52

Those 5 white guys are Dems that the party just hughee99 Nov 2018 #55

Better than repugs getting in. Right. But, they're not helping with this divisive crap. brush Nov 2018 #58

If they cant win elections, split the party w narrative from pundants on tv. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #3

Unfortunately, they have taken the GOP bait. They should be doing the exact opposite. Vinca Nov 2018 #4

absolutely agree with you! Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #23

But Trump stated that he was in support of her being speaker. MariaCSR Nov 2018 #5

Hw was being sarcastic when he said that. He.............. Little Star Nov 2018 #11

I think as simple as... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #6

Why is Seth Moulton leading this charge? I know he's been at it for some time. Does he want the UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #7

Centrists don't want progressives in charge. He's the one who fears change. Autumn Nov 2018 #18

Several reasons. Calista241 Nov 2018 #9

Thank you...you stated that perfectly for my POV. We are entering a period now when to me Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #14

How could the opinion of the Repug base affect our choice for speaker? nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #17

Simple survival maybe? Calista241 Nov 2018 #24

Pelosi is an elitist for starters, and no matter how well intentioned, remains one. beachbum bob Nov 2018 #12

Because she represents melm00se Nov 2018 #13

Branding Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #19

Republican/Russian propaganda Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #20

All of the house Dem caucus are Democrats, except for Sanders and King, right? LAS14 Nov 2018 #33

I've been trying to figure this out myself Victor_c3 Nov 2018 #21

The GOPee would demonize Steny Hoyer if he were to be speaker. muntrv Nov 2018 #27

I think Pelosi will be elected as Speaker. I also think the whole leadership team will be retiring StevieM Nov 2018 #29

I think it's time to stop playing nice with the repugs. Hotler Nov 2018 #30

Yeah! Pelosi fights like a girl! Trueblue Texan Nov 2018 #36

Nancy Pelosi is one of the party's most effective leaders Gothmog Nov 2018 #34

I've figured it out. LAS14 Nov 2018 #35

The reason is simple, Ryan and Moulton are ambitious pols DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #38

Because we're a democracy? There doesn't have to be a reason, other than Tarc Nov 2018 #39

She is almost 80 oberliner Nov 2018 #40

So are Sanders and Biden DFW Nov 2018 #43

People have cited their ages as well oberliner Nov 2018 #47

I agree with Howard in principle, but even he doesn't consider it an ironclad rule DFW Nov 2018 #49

Good points oberliner Nov 2018 #50

You should be inspired by her being 78. How could you be Hortensis Nov 2018 #57

Yes, she is very impressive oberliner Nov 2018 #59

Why did some Democrats want to get rid of Al Franken or even Hillary Clinton DFW Nov 2018 #44

Because the GOP has turned her into their boogey monster and these dems have went along. lancelyons Nov 2018 #53

One Word - Misogyny dlk Nov 2018 #54

The same reason that some Republicans wanted to get rid of Paul Ryan Polybius Nov 2018 #60