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Jackpine Radical

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33. So, hypothetically, if Bernie Sanders were to have a new grandson

Mon Sep 29, 2014, 08:36 PM

Sep 2014

(or maybe great-grandson at his age), would it be sexist to wonder if he might not be more interested in staying home and doing "grandpa things" than in running for President?

Having just been forced into retirement by health issues, I'm finding myself settling into "grandpa things" and can understand its appeal, regardless of gender stuff.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CK_John Sep 2014 OP

Uh this calling Hillary Clinton "Grandma" is sounding more and more sexist to me.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #1

I'm NOT a fan of Hillary, but I agree tkmorris Sep 2014 #2

Grandma is no different than mother or father in our culture. CK_John Sep 2014 #8

bullshit...not how you just used it.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #11

Here ya go mate tkmorris Sep 2014 #17

He can start with the bullshit posts demwing Sep 2014 #30

I am not a big Hillary fan, but that reminds me of how some peope emphasize Obama's middle name. ohnoyoudidnt Sep 2014 #21

So, hypothetically, if Bernie Sanders were to have a new grandson Jackpine Radical Sep 2014 #33

Sounds like wishful dreaming - not reality. Lil Missy Sep 2014 #3

I don't think so. Taking the Senate is one thing, but it doesn't insure napi21 Sep 2014 #4

Oh for GAWD'S SAKE Glitterati Sep 2014 #5

May not be sexist CanonRay Sep 2014 #7

It's NEITHER Glitterati Sep 2014 #15

Sexist? Arguable. Definitely rude and childish though tkmorris Sep 2014 #9

We are? demwing Sep 2014 #32

When have you heard of a Democratic candidate referred to as Grandpa? pnwmom Sep 2014 #10

they haven't.....and that is what proves its meant derogatorily.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #13

Grandpa McCain Glitterati Sep 2014 #19

And McCain is not a Democrat....I guarantee you the Rightwingers do not call him that.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #23

Grandma and Grandpa are GREAT terms of endearment Glitterati Sep 2014 #25

we refer to mccain as granpa to ridicule him, in Hillary's case the way it was used IS SEXIST JI7 Sep 2014 #27

Wrong Glitterati Sep 2014 #28

bzzzzzt yourself.....he was SPOT ON with that comment....we DO call McCain Gramps VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #34

You sooooooo wish Glitterati Sep 2014 #38

No, it isn't. demwing Sep 2014 #35

It's sexist, divisive, and over-the-top to refer to the first female Secretary of State as Grandma. pnwmom Sep 2014 #6

Nothing to fix. CK_John Sep 2014 #12

This 65 year old grandfather agrees! nt Atticus Sep 2014 #20

it is fucking Sexist, Romney, McCain, Cheney , Biden etc were all Grandpas JI7 Sep 2014 #14

Actually, I did for 3 of the 4. Chan790 Sep 2014 #40

Elizabeth Warren has 3 grandchildren. zappaman Sep 2014 #43

What??? former9thward Sep 2014 #16

The Senate will only confirm ultra conservatives and deals will be made prior CK_John Sep 2014 #24

NO way. Certainly not Thomas or Scalia. (nt) enough Sep 2014 #18

I'm not Secretary Clinton's greatest fan, but do NOT call her "Grandma." The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2014 #22

I don't accept your dictorial bull shit. CK_John Sep 2014 #26

What is "dictorial"? I don't know that word. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2014 #29

Oh is that your way of saying "politically correct"? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #37

and THAT proves HOW bad it has become here....how sure they are feeling about denigrating this VanillaRhapsody Sep 2014 #31

I'm not a Hillary fan at all LondonReign2 Sep 2014 #44

You are aware that Clarence Thomas isn't all that old, right? Chan790 Sep 2014 #36

"Also, it's possible Grandma will bypass a 2016 run and stay home and do grandma things." zappaman Sep 2014 #39

This thread gives me some hope. I figure since your posts are about as accurate as Bill Kristol's Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2014 #41

Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you were referring to Elizabeth Warren! zappaman Sep 2014 #42