Democratic Primaries

marylandblue

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9. Women have a more difficult time than other disadvantaged groups.

Thu Mar 28, 2019, 03:27 PM

Mar 2019

Sexism is not like other -isms.

Obama could make himself acceptable by never ever acting in accordance with stereotype. This is why he was always polite and calm, so as not to trigger any white snowflakes.

A woman can't do that. Tough women are always "bitchy" and gentle women are always "weak." Demonstrative women are always "emotional" and calm women are always "cold." There's never a way to avoid criticism. Unless she's perfect, but my wife isn't running

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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83% of Dem women: Gender not important in picking nominee. 14% say it is [View all] Buzz Lightyear Mar 2019 OP

My wackiest female friend on this subject. Funtatlaguy Mar 2019 #1

What is important.. is the Dem Candidate Cha Mar 2019 #2

Unfortunately, gender may be more important for men. In the past, Perrenial Voter Mar 2019 #3

We ran a woman who was tough enough, and her opponents labeled her a warmonger LongtimeAZDem Mar 2019 #4

I'll never forget... nor will I ever forgive. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #5

There are double standards for women and people of color. Perrenial Voter Mar 2019 #6

Women have a more difficult time than other disadvantaged groups. marylandblue Mar 2019 #9

Which polls are you talking about? Buzz Lightyear Mar 2019 #7

Here is one from last year showing 45% of men and 60% of women Perrenial Voter Mar 2019 #8

This Democrat woman believes that BEING AN ACTUAL DEMOCRAT is the first criteria... NurseJackie Mar 2019 #10