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Let’s start, this time, with a story. This is about Hillary Clinton – everything I write seems to be about her these days – but it’s about me, too. It’s about what it means, to be a feminist, or a woman on the left, and whether it matters. So before I get to her, let’s give you a good look at me.
No matter how much of a Bernie Sanders supporter you may be (or a Republican, even), or how much you may dislike Hillary Clinton - please read it.
And you'll see why these things were what sprang to mind:
'It was usually an effective tactic, another one of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved - such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.'
Barack Obama, Dreams From My Father
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Also important in this context: Beyonce's Super Bowl performance. Although she is black AND a woman and she dares to be angry. Good on her.
Let’s start, this time, with a story. This is about Hillary Clinton – everything I write seems to be about her these days – but it’s about me, too. It’s about what it means, to be a feminist, or a woman on the left, and whether it matters. So before I get to her, let’s give you a good look at me.
No matter how much of a Bernie Sanders supporter you may be (or a Republican, even), or how much you may dislike Hillary Clinton - please read it.
And you'll see why these things were what sprang to mind:
'It was usually an effective tactic, another one of those tricks I had learned: People were satisfied so long as you were courteous and smiled and made no sudden moves. They were more than satisfied; they were relieved - such a pleasant surprise to find a well-mannered young black man who didn't seem angry all the time.'
Barack Obama, Dreams From My Father
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Also important in this context: Beyonce's Super Bowl performance. Although she is black AND a woman and she dares to be angry. Good on her.
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True. But also great when they do it with style and grace.
Here I will agree to disagree. The Clintons (Hillary included) have done some very marvelous things. She is an excellent Senator. But I feel she would not make a good president. Personal opinion, though. I have reasons for it, but it takes too long to explain and I don't really want to start a hooraw in your ElJay.
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Oh I see! Sorry, long day. And very much yes. But, it's fascinating reading his book, because you see how much he's thought about all the issues, from a young age.
He has been an excellent president, a great leader and an inspiration.
Hear, hear!
But I feel she would not make a good president. Personal opinion, though. I have reasons for it, but it takes too long to explain and I don't really want to start a hooraw in your ElJay.
No worries, it's not even my country.
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Aww, but your have every right to an opinion, your country or no. And we do need more diverse leaders, I heartily agree. I can only hope President Obama is the first in a long line...
♥
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We have Corbyn as the leader of the opposition, who's quite Bernie-like, I suppose, but although he's loved at grassroots level, the media, the government & his own party are constantly trying to drag him down. :(
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Likely because he spooks those in power. Hillary and Bernie do so here. Bernie is considered to not have a plan, but the media hardly bothers to find out what plans he does have, so no surprise there. No one knew who the man was ten months ago (except us grass rooters), so the brouhaha over him is gratifying and mystifying all at once. Hillary has solid plans, but some of them (even if implemented) will do little to change most of the status quo - though getting either candidates plans passed in the current congress is pretty much a fairy-dream. UGH.
Though with the passing of Anton Scalia (which...sounds ominous and rather terrible from what I've read of it - whether I like the man, or his policies, or not - I did not wish him illw ill), things are bound to get weird in the Senate. Exciting. But not in a good way, methinks!
*HUGS*
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I can't see how, but it'd be nice.
things are bound to get weird in the Senate. Exciting. But not in a good way, methinks!
Well, that depends on who Obama nominates. >:)