Bernie Sanders

Maedhros

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8. I remember in 2000 a number of my ostensibly-liberal feminist friends

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 02:57 PM

Jan 2016

were committed to electing Elizabeth Dole because she was a woman.

I couldn't understand it then, and I don't understand it now.

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Susan Sarandon, "I don't vote with my vagina." [View all] Playinghardball Jan 2016 OP

Makes me wonder. Rod Beauvex Jan 2016 #1

the ones that I knew seemed to be doing that....they were way too excited about her candidacy virtualobserver Jan 2016 #3

I remember in 2000 a number of my ostensibly-liberal feminist friends Maedhros Jan 2016 #8

And in 2007 or thereabouts, SheilaT Jan 2016 #10

We've reached the point where we're supporting "vanity candidates" that are entirely symbolic.[n/t] Maedhros Jan 2016 #11

That is depressing. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #55

Oy. hifiguy Jan 2016 #65

yes... SandersDem Jan 2016 #16

"Did Palin voters vote with their dick?" < No, they just liked to brag that they did. jtuck004 Jan 2016 #21

big smile SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #53

LOL mdbl Jan 2016 #85

Yes, when she ran for governor - Alaskan guys working the North Slope oil fields, Divernan Jan 2016 #37

Oh come on - she's not __that__ hot! Lucky Luciano Jan 2016 #67

There's a shortage of women in The Last Frontier state! Divernan Jan 2016 #71

For women seeking men in Alaska, the odds are good LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2016 #74

Independent & strong folks of both sexes;it really is the last frontier! Divernan Jan 2016 #81

Most of them were too small to reach the lever. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #77

Yes, poked the chad with their needle dicks. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #83

YES!!!!! Thank you, Susan. nt antigop Jan 2016 #2

I'd take Sarandon's advice before I'd take Hillary's. merrily Jan 2016 #4

+10,000 pangaia Jan 2016 #28

if she didn't know green917 Jan 2016 #30

Exactly. pangaia Jan 2016 #36

BUt the Village Idiot from Crawford FOOLED her!!!! bvar22 Jan 2016 #38

You had me there for a few seconds. pangaia Jan 2016 #41

I said this years ago on this forum, and I will say again: Raster Jan 2016 #49

+1 You nailed it an entire shit load. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #58

Bill Clinton Strikes Iraq in 1993 over an assassination attempt on Bush, then changes his story DhhD Jan 2016 #72

Point, set and match. hifiguy Jan 2016 #66

That was her 3.00 AM call, and boy did she screw up! eom Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #86

+10,000 as well! tecelote Jan 2016 #44

+ a bazillion! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #57

O...M...G! SoapBox Jan 2016 #5

Agree strongly!! But I would have voted for one woman in particular: Stevepol Jan 2016 #64

Exactly, how many people are voting for Bernie because he's potentially the first Jewish president.. cascadiance Jan 2016 #70

I agree with Susan, SmittynMo Jan 2016 #6

Susan is not alone... Bjornsdotter Jan 2016 #7

Hans Blix knew. Hans Blix told the truth. Hans Blix is a hero !!!!! pangaia Jan 2016 #29

agree and it isn't the first time I have been insulted by other women. Women can sling Hiraeth Jan 2016 #9

I don't either, I vote with my brain and come the general election LynneSin Jan 2016 #12

Any nominee the Democratic Party puts forth... Raster Jan 2016 #50

It really is insulting. Thank you Susan! in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #13

I can't believe how many of my female coworkers have said woodsprite Jan 2016 #14

They have to stick with their gender. What a great reason to vote for most powerful job on the earth Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #39

yeah. I agree. its no different than men always voting for men because men. roguevalley Jan 2016 #45

Just remind them that.. bvar22 Jan 2016 #43

That's a damn shame. I can't wait for a woman President, and I do not want it to be HRC. nt stillwaiting Jan 2016 #56

Maybe Hillary NOT becoming the "first female President" isn't a bad thing.... Hulk Jan 2016 #15

I would vote for M. Obama...Warren...! Katashi_itto Jan 2016 #17

The first female president will come soon enough, no need to force things. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #40

Exactly. Hulk Jan 2016 #52

+1 (a whole bunch) Enthusiast Jan 2016 #59

Integrity before Gender in 2016 marksda Jan 2016 #69

I think that is the exact phrase we need to use when her gender is thrown in our face davidpdx Jan 2016 #80

Warren would be my first choice as VP, and not to play identity politics but Ellison is my second BlandGrenade Jan 2016 #89

Yea, but the other side of the coin is SOME men vote with their penis nolabels Jan 2016 #18

That's why I always bring PineSol with me when I go to the polls. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #82

She obviously doesn't think with it, either. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #19

Why, do you think with yours? Human101948 Jan 2016 #27

No, I'm a male. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #34

Thread winner. zeemike Jan 2016 #35

Susan if by chance you see my reply. Find me on Match.com if you are available. eom Snotcicles Jan 2016 #20

That's a very descriptive way to put it! Laughing here, but Duval Jan 2016 #22

What happened was DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #23

I'm African American ejbr Jan 2016 #24

agreed, ejbr. I cried when Edwards stepped down because there went poverty issues. I didn't know roguevalley Jan 2016 #46

+1 n/t ejbr Jan 2016 #48

Felt the same way here, no one else was talking about poverty. emulatorloo Jan 2016 #51

I was in that same boat Plucketeer Jan 2016 #62

I feel the same way, I don't vote with my penis, if I thought a woman candidate for President Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #25

It is extremely insulting and it is how women's votes have been looked at historically Kalidurga Jan 2016 #26

Have to Kick and Rec this one. zeemike Jan 2016 #31

I didn't fall in love with her since I'm a straight woman. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #60

Where did you get that "thought police" thing in your sig line liberalnarb Jan 2016 #90

A DUer made it. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #92

I've had more than one women tell me the same thing juxtaposed Jan 2016 #32

Competency in any given situation, Half-Century Man Jan 2016 #33

Hillary thinks we should vote for her for that reason. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2016 #42

This gives me an interesting idea about bringing my Repub voting district to a screeching halt underpants Jan 2016 #47

K&R! I would love to see this receive hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jan 2016 #54

Well said Susan. zentrum Jan 2016 #61

Love you Susan! Plucketeer Jan 2016 #63

Wow, Susan. So well stated. Stryder Jan 2016 #68

I don't think some recognize the irony of having the position that we need to fight sexism rhett o rick Jan 2016 #73

Amen. Take That Hypocrites billhicks76 Jan 2016 #75

Wit-wooo! TheProgressive Jan 2016 #76

For the record, I hope everyone will just vote with their hands. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #78

K & R davidpdx Jan 2016 #79

Not just women, but HockeyMom Jan 2016 #84

I Don't Either And Good For Her! colsohlibgal Jan 2016 #87

That is why I like not only her work, but I like her. Smart women rule! lonestarnot Jan 2016 #88

expect Clinton supporters to say Robbins Jan 2016 #91