Comments on: Carnival of Campaign Sexism

By: Greg Laden

Greg Laden — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:31:22 +0000

Well, no, I think th is is more of a case of an anti-Clinton person playing the “they’re playing the sexism” card, much like we see anti-Obama people playing the “they’re playing the racism” card.In this vein, I’m not sure what the analog to the “playing the assassination card” would be. ..

By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:23:21 +0000

Greg,Noonan??? I read her piece of crap and couldn’t find any direct reference to Clinton’s purported claims of sexism having cost her the nomination. The most I can find of what Clinton said recently about sexism during the primaries is this:”The manifestation of some of the sexism that has gone on in this campaign is somehow more respectable?There should be equal rejection of the sexism and the racism. It seems as though the press at least is not as bothered by the incredible vitriol that has been engendered by the comments from people who are nothing but misogynists.”Can you point me to anything that has come out of Hillary’s mouth that says anything like what Noonan has said here? I personally do not think is anti-feminist to speak about sexism.

By: ana

ana — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:58:30 +0000

Joel, I completely agree with your perception of a double standard with regard to racism and sexism in the media. My favorite recent episode of this was on CNN where it was argued that when Hillary is called a bitch, it’s just accurate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rybPuhfkdQc

By: Joel

Joel — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:30:13 +0000

I meant, epithet, not epitath…sorry, not a word I use often.

By: Joel

Joel — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:10:33 +0000

There is no doubt that, had any of those commentators who called Hillary a bitch, would have been fired on the spot for using a racial epitath against Obama.Also, I’m thinking back to the outrage over the t-shirt sold by that racist bar owner…and wonder why there is no outrage over the sexism?