Democratic Primaries

athena

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62. Exactly. It's sexism in its most unadulterated form.

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 05:57 PM

Apr 2019

Anyone can call a woman shrill, and he will be completely believable because in this society, “shrill” is the word used to describe a woman who dares to speak out.

If I had the time, I’m sure I could dig up posts from 2016 when DUers accused Hillary of being shrill and claimed they would have been happy to vote for Warren. Now that she’s running for the presidency, Warren is also “shrill“ and reminds DUers of “an angry school marm” — another sexist way to attack a woman, one I saw recently here on DU. Warren is nowhere near as angry or shrill or scolding as Sanders; unlike Sanders, she is able to work with others and has gotten things done. She has the smartest and most detailed policy of any Democrat running for president. But Sanders is revered while Warren is attacked and dismissed. All I can say is, sexism gave America Trump in 2016 and will give us Trump again in 2020. Hate begets hate. Imitating the right never gets the left anywhere. You cannot unseat a sexist with sexism.

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

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Some Thoughts on Buttigieg Taking Off and Warren Seeming to be Grounded [View all] babylonsister Apr 2019 OP

I think you may have hit the answer in your last paragraph frazzled Apr 2019 #1

To me it is his cilla4progress Apr 2019 #2

Harris/Buttigieg 2020 jayschool2013 Apr 2019 #28

I Do Too! DarthDem Apr 2019 #29

I don't think we can overlook the extent to which a brilliant man is dsc Apr 2019 #3

Yup. nt DLevine Apr 2019 #7

Agree MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #51

Warren comes across as shrill and overly excited sometimes. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #4

Oh, Warren is "shrill" eh? BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #5

Really. elleng Apr 2019 #11

Yeah, her voice is kind of shrill. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #12

Why not call her hysterical too Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #53

Anyone who complains that Warren is "shrill" Ohiogal Apr 2019 #23

It's also sexist BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #59

geezus...shrill? DonCoquixote Apr 2019 #13

I'm not commenting on women as a group. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #15

Oh come on... radical noodle Apr 2019 #14

Okay, I'll stop. I won't comment on it anymore. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #19

I'm not necessarily even a supporter of Warren radical noodle Apr 2019 #21

This artislife Apr 2019 #38

Okay, I'll remember that. LuvNewcastle Apr 2019 #49

Appreciate it! radical noodle Apr 2019 #50

Her voice is not what I would call shrill, but sometimes it sounds tense and constricted. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #30

She can be overly caffeinated at times BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #27

Unlike, say, Beto. How many Red Bulls does that guy consume for breakfast? Hekate Apr 2019 #55

I haven't been able to watch him BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #56

I'm no Warren fan, but "shrill" is terribly misogynistic Tarc Apr 2019 #39

Shrill? Tipperary Apr 2019 #42

"Shrill"? Jesus Christ, not that old canard against ANY woman who speaks passionately. nt Hekate Apr 2019 #54

Sanders is way more shrill. but it's only women who are criticized JI7 Apr 2019 #60

Exactly. It's sexism in its most unadulterated form. athena Apr 2019 #62

Pete is new and is an exciting mix of smart, young and gay. But Warren has put forth Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #6

She certainly isn't! Brainstormy Apr 2019 #18

I know, it's sad srobertss Apr 2019 #24

Her natural supporters seem stuck on Bernie. He will be the end of her campaign. seaglass Apr 2019 #36

Perhaps they are like me. Supporters of Sanders first and Warren next. If sanders were Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #37

It's obvious that everyone gets to choose the candidate they want to support, isn't it? seaglass Apr 2019 #40

I think there is room for both of them just as there is room now for a Beto and a Pete. Nanjeanne Apr 2019 #43

I have been surprised that Warren is not getting more exposure. brer cat Apr 2019 #8

Sanders and Warren are vying for some of the same support andym Apr 2019 #9

Most interesting read. calimary Apr 2019 #10

Thing Is . . . DarthDem Apr 2019 #31

For me radical noodle Apr 2019 #16

Nanjeanne mentioned a huge one -- the media, and fashion. Hortensis Apr 2019 #17

Often times, image wins out over substance... Drunken Irishman Apr 2019 #20

Yes not fooled Apr 2019 #22

In Pete's case, it's by design. He decide to focus on broad themes first marylandblue Apr 2019 #48

Usually Policy needs Charisma and Style to win. MarcA Apr 2019 #58

His weakness may be in his lack of concern for the disadvantaged. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2019 #25

All that matters DownriverDem Apr 2019 #26

I think that Warren is trying to out Sanders while Sanders himself is running question everything Apr 2019 #32

I love Warren, but she made the mistake of getting into the mud with rump. Tipperary Apr 2019 #33

She did show customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #45

I know. I hate that because I think she would be a great president. Tipperary Apr 2019 #46

And the worst case scenario customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #47

Message I sent to TPM earlier today: "No mention of gender? Or the advantage of being a white male? deurbano Apr 2019 #34

Warren... roscoeroscoe Apr 2019 #35

Good analysis fifthoffive Apr 2019 #41

In my opinion customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #44

Warren is still in the thick of it for this stage of the primary season Tom Rinaldo Apr 2019 #52

Not sure what you mean by "outshone." I guess I interpret that phrase as "attracting attention." Raven123 Apr 2019 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author sfwriter Apr 2019 #61