Hillary Clinton's "glass ceiling" appearance by video at Night Two of the DNC reminded us that this is not exactly a small accomplishment for this creaky old republic of ours. She kept the statement brief and focused on the history-making. And damned if she didn't get us a little misty-eyed, too, because Yr Wonkette is totally a sucker for certain forms of inspirational moments. Like that one up top.
When I was 8 years old, my dream was to be the first woman president. My grandma said I needed to "be more realistic," like my male cousins who wanted to be brain surgeons and (I shit you not) "a drifter."
EAT IT, GRANDMA. Good thing you weren't Hillz's mama.
I have a teenage son and a ten year old daughter who both find Hillary inspiring. I don't think she actually has to point out to boys that they can be successful in order to inspire them. They already know that. (I also have a 7 year old son. He thinks all the politics talk is boring and finds Pokémon inspiring. It's not for everyone.)
The direct implication of the phrase women couldn't "handle it" is that men CAN handle it. But all men couldn't handle it. It takes a special person with special skills and talents to be President, not to mention education and financial backing, so just being a man isn't enough, in fact the US has had several shitty male Presidents. And in the 60 years I've been on this planet I never once met a woman who felt that a woman couldn't handle the job.
I'd still like someone to track down Macy's mom and see if she's watching the conventions. Maybe not the RNC - that was certainly not for children! - but this week's DNC, which has been spectacular, and tell us if she's just as excited now as she was two years ago.
Nominated The First Douchebag for President?
Nixon, Grant, Jackson, W., and Reagan libel!!!
If only...
My favorite is still Tangerine Ballbag, heard in David Tennant's voice.
That makes me so sad. I hope watching Madame President changes their minds.
When I was 8 years old, my dream was to be the first woman president. My grandma said I needed to "be more realistic," like my male cousins who wanted to be brain surgeons and (I shit you not) "a drifter."
EAT IT, GRANDMA. Good thing you weren't Hillz's mama.
Douchebags, no. Asshole, Rummy, Genocidaire, Dumb Fratboy and Alzheimers Sufferer, in order.
Oh for FUCKS SAKE.
"I would like chicken for dinner""OH YOU WANT TO THROW ALL BEEF IN THE GARBAGE PIT THEN!!"
Since when is inspiring children a goddamn zero sum game!?"Sorry Billy, I gave out all my compliments today, to girls. Too bad!"
Here's the problem with that - Trump has moved the bar so low that we're actually starting to miss those guys. However much they suck, Trump is worse.
I have a teenage son and a ten year old daughter who both find Hillary inspiring. I don't think she actually has to point out to boys that they can be successful in order to inspire them. They already know that. (I also have a 7 year old son. He thinks all the politics talk is boring and finds Pokémon inspiring. It's not for everyone.)
The direct implication of the phrase women couldn't "handle it" is that men CAN handle it. But all men couldn't handle it. It takes a special person with special skills and talents to be President, not to mention education and financial backing, so just being a man isn't enough, in fact the US has had several shitty male Presidents. And in the 60 years I've been on this planet I never once met a woman who felt that a woman couldn't handle the job.
You are so right. He also has 5000 years of history to show that being a man does not automatically make you a GOOD leader.
Very true and well-said.
I don't drink anymore but this looks enticing.
I'd still like someone to track down Macy's mom and see if she's watching the conventions. Maybe not the RNC - that was certainly not for children! - but this week's DNC, which has been spectacular, and tell us if she's just as excited now as she was two years ago.
Yeah, because you know, those boys really need to be told they could be anything, like POTUS. Seriously, look at how poor the odds have been for them!
Knock it out of the park, little girls.