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In reply to the discussion: If Gillibrand is automatically disqualified because she called on Franken to resign... [View all]athena
(4,187 posts)If women couldnt be sexist, we would be living under President Clinton. Whenever someone argues that a woman cant be sexist, they reveal how little theyve studied or thought about sexism.
Moreover, the argument I would vote for such and such other woman in a heartbeat is an empty defense, since it is by definition unprovable. We heard it from the hundreds of DUers who claimed in 2016 that they would vote for Warren in a heartbeat but couldnt bring themselves to support HRC. The same people are now claiming that Warren is too old, not exciting enough, and lacks energy.
We all have to fight societally learned tendencies toward sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry. Its the person who assumes s/he is by definition not bigoted who ends up unwittingly perpetuating bigoted attitudes. Calling a female politician an opportunist is one such attitude. Its hard to argue that thats not sexist. And my opinion doesnt matter. What matters is the truth, and it should concern you more than anyone else.