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VanillaRhapsody

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37. Oh is that your way of saying "politically correct"?

Reply to CK_John (Reply #26)

Mon Sep 29, 2014, 08:38 PM

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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