Women are just as violent as men. *sigh* Yeah, OK. And don't tell me that just as many marriages break up over cheating wives as cheating husbands.

Yes, both sexes participate in adultery. But not "equally." That's like saying "just as many men as women like shopping." Yes, some men do. But not "just as many." And I am a huge sports fan... but I wouldn't say something as obviously ludicrous as "just as many women are sports fans as men!" just to flatter my own gender, which is what you're doing.

The sexes are different. They generally have different tendencies and different habits. Yes, there are exceptions to everything. But *generally*, each sex has its own "things" that while not *exclusive* to that sex, tend *more* toward that sex. Sports, violence and cheating are three of those things for men. Shopping, nagging and gold-digging are three of those for women. Are they all flattering? No. But it is what it is.

BTW, I happen to hate shopping. But that doesn't change the fact that persons of my gender generally love to shop.

I find that a lot of Amazon reviews are tarred with the "not helpful" brush not on the basis of the review, but by whether or not the reader's opinion agrees with the reviewer's. If you give a positive review to, say, a liberal book... guaranteed the conservatives will gang up to shoot it down just on, um, "principle." Not because your review was unhelpful.

You know how they always suggest another item to pair with your purchase, which they present as "Better Together"?

Well, here's what it says on the product page for this one:

Better Together

Buy this item with Back to Basics TEM500PDWH Paula Deen Egg-and-Muffin Toaster today!

Total List Price: $99.98

Buy Together Today: $69.94

1) It's the same product, just a different brand.

2) As usual, their pairing offers no discount. That's the same price you'd pay if you bought them separately (as neither sells at the mythical "List Price").

I was perusing the Macy's sale online today, and saw what looked like a nice, comfy robe. But had I not read the customer reviews, I would have ordered it and been disappointed to find that it fell apart and pilled after washing, and left fuzzies all over the house every time I wore it. Some loved it, but most said it was a piece of crap.

Thank you, Macy's customers. Your reviews were very helpful!

Hillary Clinton is still a beautiful woman, and her age does not preclude beauty. Nor do either of those factors affect her ability to do the job, either positively or negatively. I can't believe we're even discussing this, but when you're dealing with American conservatives--not exactly known for being non-judgmental--nothing should be surprising anymore.

Everything with them is superficial, especially their pious "humanity." Somehow, it always comes down to appearances with these people. The appearance of being religious, the appearance of being heterosexual, the appearance of being faithful to their spouses, the appearance of being morally upstanding, the appearance of being honest... and now this.

So here we are, back in high school, as if picking the next president of the United States is like picking the prom queen. Who is the fairest of them all? WHO CARES? Grow the f**k up. Anyone mature enough to vote should be mature enough to know that PEOPLE AGE. All people, not just women.

(Sheesh... are we REALLY discussing this?!)

Yes, absolutely, we have seen plenty of articles and photos detailing how presidents have aged in office. However, I've never once heard it suggested that we, as a country, might want to think twice about electing a certain candidate because do we REALLY want to watch them age (translated: become "unattractive") on a daily basis, before our very eyes? The logic that was employed reiterated the old saw that men become distinguished with age, while women just become ugly. And that just won't do.

How on earth is this a valid issue in a presidential election? And why has the "oh my God, we'll have to watch this person become old and ugly!" card never been played with regard to a male candidate? Quite the contrary... John Kerry was roundly ridiculed (by these same conservatives, naturally) for the mere notion that he might have done something to his appearance to make him look younger.

More stupid, puerile stereotypes employed by these morons. Hillary Clinton is lambasted for not looking younger, like a real woman should. John Kerry is lambasted for supposedly doing something to look younger, because a real man doesn't do that.

They're like schoolyard bullies, with this crap.

Wondering if someone of a very advanced age--of either gender--will be able to carry out their duties or even live out their term is a valid concern. Wondering if a woman who is well under retirement age is dewy and pretty enough to be president is another thing entirely.