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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Mean girl

Sarah Palin has a way of using "old boys" -- then dumping them when they become inconvenient.
By David Talbot

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  • Tuesday, September 23, 2008 05:03 AM

    what's good for the goose is good for the gander

    While reading the information and testimony in this article does nothing to endear me to Sarah Palin (nothing could), I do take objection to the sexism evident in accusations of her as being "opportunistic" and "ambitious". I don't doubt that she is. Many in politics are. But I do not think the criticism would be leveled with such, "She betrayed me and my friendship" terms if the candidate we were referring to was a man. Such a man would be referred to as a "hard charger", "focused", "single-minded". All of which are perfectly acceptable for men to be.

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