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Fawke Em

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2. His comments may not be racial, but they sure are sexist.

Reply to LynneSin (Original post)

Fri Sep 28, 2012, 01:13 PM

Sep 2012

He just thinks First Ladies are supposed to be throw-backs to the day when "womenfolk knew their place" and being strong, active, intelligent and able to make their own choices about their clothing weren't allowed.

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If we made Michelle Obama wear a Burqa would these racist assholes be happy? [View all] LynneSin Sep 2012 OP

I can imagine Eleanor Roosevelt doing pushups. She was a lady of the people- a strong women and mom. The Wielding Truth Sep 2012 #1

His comments may not be racial, but they sure are sexist. Fawke Em Sep 2012 #2

Bobbie Lussier is an old lady kctim Sep 2012 #3

Yes, different ideas. Wrong ones. 2ndAmForComputers Sep 2012 #6

Personally, I don't give a shit what would make them happy. LeftofObama Sep 2012 #4

I don't believe that's how the racist assholes work rock Sep 2012 #5

No they would not LadyHawkAZ Sep 2012 #7