O'Reilly guest bleats about the 'female agenda'

sleight of hand with affirmative action

What am I missing? Ferraro's comment is incoherent. She says her situation was like Obama's today, that she's the first to admit that she was chosen for the VP slot because of her gender. But she was chosen by one man, and maybe a small circle around him - members of an "elite" group. Ahem. Obama has been getting chosen by millions of people DEMOCRATICALLY. It takes more than a minority population to survive the first cuts out of a large early lineup.

Ferraro's is a false analogy. There is NO correlation between her situation and his.

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by: bgilmore @ Thu Mar 13, 2008 at 08:25:59 AM CDT

Clinton ought to appear on O'Reilly to answer this

Yes, Clinto ought to go on O'Reilly and debate Rudov about his statements. Further, she ought to skewer O'Reilly on the fact that it a Lesbian had written a book with a title that began "Under the Clitoral Hood" he would have been outraged, at least for purposes of filming.

Yes, Clinton v. Rudov on O'Reilly would be a delight to watch.

But not Senator CLinton....it needs to be Kate Clinton.

I tell you Chica that no greater abomination exists than women denying their spirit of sisterhood and instead becoming the oppressor. -Rebeca, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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by: MauraHennessey @ Thu Mar 13, 2008 at 08:31:28 AM CDT

I've got it!

I believe the insidious "Female Plan For World Domination" is clearly spelled out in William Moulton's groundbreaking work on the "Wonder Woman" comic book series.  At great personal risk to himself, Moulton was able to publish the ultra-secret "femmarchical" agenda encoded in the seemingly harmless storylines detailing Wonder Woman's exploits.

Apparently, the Female Agenda has to do with eliminating all war, spreading love and light, and everyone discovering the joys of mild bondage.

Wow, now that I look at it, that doesn't sound so bad.  Sign me up!

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by: popebuck1 @ Thu Mar 13, 2008 at 14:54:49 PM CDT

Misogyny

I have long loved Hillary Clinton and am a hard core supporter of hers so I need no extra push to stand up for her.  Were I not already a supporter the misogyny alone would drive me to her side.

I face misogyny every day.  Woman hating is ubiquitous.  When Hillary is bashed by the woman haters I feel the abuse for it is the hatred directed at all women.

I didn't need Robin Morgan to remind me of what I already knew in my soul and that is:  Woman hating is the only form of bigotry not frowned upon by society.  when women call it by its name, misogyny we are told we are too sensitive or humorless.  We have been abused for the simple notion that women are equal human beings and as capable as men when often time we find ourselves being far more competent than the men competing for the same position.  We are still paid less for the same job when we often work harder and are more productive than the men.

All this and more is why as a woman and for all women I feel I must both support Hilary and speak out against the misogynistic attacks aimed at her.    

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by: SuzyQ @ Thu Mar 13, 2008 at 17:48:10 PM CDT

What else is new?

You mean.... there's still prejudice against women? WOW! Whodathunkit?

That misogyny is alive, flourishing, and generally accepted with a snicker has been so blatantly demonstrated this election year, it makes me wonder how fast some people would continue driving if they saw a sign that said BRIDGE OUT. But never fear -- it's all imaginary. Ask any woman with a long history of feminist involvement. We've all been duly lectured about how antiquated feminism is because "the battles have already been won."

I'd like to think that incidents like this would give the "battles have been won" believers the huge kick in the ass they so badly need, but it will probably take something that will directly impact their lives. The O'Reilly segment will just be shrugged off within a day or two.

And before the Hillaryrants rev up, I'm not suggesting that anyone not supporting Senator Clinton is inspired by prejudice against women. But imagine an incident at an Obama speech equivalent to that knuckle-dragger holding up a sign saying "Iron My Shirt" at a Clinton speech. We'd still be hearing about it. But dissing "Hillary"? It was forgotten within 48 hours.

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by: talkstocoyotes @ Fri Mar 14, 2008 at 10:25:07 AM CDT