Letters to the Editor
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What in hell does that mean?
"...when she's feeling down"? All I'm pretty sure of is that nobody, in the history of politics, has ever said that a male candidate went on the attack "when he was feeling down".
I feel like I'm in an alternate reality lately. I keep seeing subtle sexist attacks that nobody pays attention to. Holding the chair at the debate. The suggestion that Clinton cried (she got a bit emotional, is that a crime?), and the suggestion that she did it just to manipulate the polls. Referring to Clinton as "the bitch". At the same time, every time anybody remotely related to Clinton's campaign even mentions anything vaguely racial and the Obama campaign in the same breath they are attacked for being racist. I didn't expect this. I thought that women could be what they wanted to be. I'm not so sure anymore.
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Easy there.
Down in the race, down in the polls. It's obvious what he's talking about, and it just so happens that this election cycle, it's been true. See also: Iowa to NH.
There's no subtext here. Move along.
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Umm, no, it's not a sexist remark...not at all.
I am stunned that it is presumed to be an attack on the female sex/gender. He did NOT suggest that in any way. In fact, it is a statement that could as easily been made referencing a male candidate/opponent. Many people of both genders are known to lash out/attack verbally when feeling unhappy or backed into a corner. This is really, really looking for a story where none exists and gender-baiting.
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Not sexist but...
why does this coverage seem to assume that Clinton plays dirty, will do anything to win, etc., and that Obama is somehow pure and above the fray? As if he just happened to wander into politics, as if he hasn't carefully calculated his career like anyone else would.
New York Magazine has an interesting article on this, about how Hillary is trapped in her "story" and Obama has been freed by his: http://nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/44211/
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Negative campaign ads
I sm very tired of Clintons attacks on Obama. They have already had so many debates its getting ridiculous. Just because she is trying for free publiity because her campaign is low on funds doesn't make it right. he negative campaign ads show the true content of her character. She is looking more despicable every day.
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I see subtext
First of all, why is this a quote of the day? Seems pretty un-noteworthy to me. But if we're going to dissect remember that all words in these statments are carefully chosen for maximum impact.
" ... periodically ... when she's feeling down ..."
No one sees a "period" reference here, like he's implying that Hillary is on the rag or has PMS? Cause it's pretty obvious to me.
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Salon sure loves to stir the pot
maybe, according to some of these posters we should start looking for secret messages from aliens between the letters of these quotes. Please! STRONG feminist here - this isn't sexist, saying "periodically" does not imply a reference to menstruation - for God's sake! Get a life!
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Disgusting
Absolutely, a disgusting and sexist, condescending remark. It's interesting that Obama can get away with saying absolutely nothing and then turn around and respond to a challenge with a
dismissive, condescending and very sexist remark. And the fact that Salon is offering an environment for tasteless bloggers to have a feeding frenzy on degrading women ("crotchety old fart")is equally disgusting. Shame on you! And shame on the American press for being too biased to call Obama on these continuing, tasteless attacks. A true wolf in sheep's clothing. Make no mistake!
js
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Obama
His story has yet to be told...it might not be until he wins.
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Quote of the day? Really?
In my opinion, the quote of the day, should be one, that inspires, one that enlightens, and one that tells the truth. None of the above are often associated with politics. It is shameful, that this website, having no affiliation with a major news source.Is pushing forward with a bias agenda. That it is promoting a rather slighted and hurtful comment toward a presidential candidate instead of honestly portraying the events of the election. Further more, the fact that someone would even use, a quote that is so blatantly contradictory shouldn't even be allowed to have their own website, one especially dedicated toward distributing the news. The fact that Obama is attacking Hillary for attacking him, in order to make himself feel better is incredibly backhanded and incredibly contradictory. Anyone who considers this a quote for the day, should try to stick to quotes that they fully understand. In Katharine's case, I'd stick with cliches like "Hang in there", "Reach for the stars." Etc...can you handle that Katherine? Feel free to attack me, if my comments get you down.
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Sexist
Pure and simple. No ifs ands or buts. He knew what he was saying and doing. Sad part, it's become ok to marginalize women as the sum part of their feelings and biology.
Thanks for publishing it, but the link to him actually saying it is more disgusting. He knew what he was saying. He is despicable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qNpeGPdhEw&eurl
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If you look for something hard enough...
...you'll find it whether it's there or not. In Broadsheet's case, it's sexism.
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Whoops, Obama...
No subtext here, it's blatant! Sorry, that's sexist. God forbid Clinton be related to as another candidate. Nope, just another one of those females feeling down and lashing out. Just can't take them seriously.
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What about thanksgiving dinner?
I for one applaud Obama's bold statements regarding the dirty campaign that Clinton is trying to run. In a country where too many women are under the deluded impression that they can fairly defend themselves when under attack - whether it be on the streets or on the campaign trail - I am overjoyed that Obama is here to tip the scales back towards the honorable gender. If Clinton thinks she can feel feelings and actually campaign in a presidential campaign, she's got another thing a'comin'.
For those that are accusing Obama of subtle sexism, shame on you all. You all need to understand that when Barack and the Republican candidates honorably respond to criticism from whatever direction, that is quite different than when the differently-gendered candidate shamelessly does the exact same thing in the exact same situation.
Hilary should take her opinions and 'emotions' back to the kitchen where they are appropriate. This is the fate of the United States at stake, not a delicious thanksgiving dinner.