Hillary Clinton this week made US history by becoming the first woman ever to secure the Democratic Party nomination.
Although supporter of Bernie Sanders have been outspoken, and Sanders was confident that he would win over California in the primaries, by the time 40% of the vote had been counted after the polls were closed, Hillary stood at 59.7% to Bernie’s 39.3%, showing that, as usual, the opinion polls were well off the mark.
I don’t pretend to understand US politics, and frankly I’ve been avoiding it as much as I can, although it is obviously extremely difficult in an election year. Not so much out of a lack of understanding (seriously though, it makes my brain feel like it’s imploding), but more because it’s rather terrifying to see how many ignorant, bigoted, racist, homophobic, trans-phobic, misogynistic, violent, and anti-socialist citizens there are in the US of A. Considering that the US is a world leader, it’s just mystifying how an utter moron such as Donald Trump can garner so much support, and genuinely be in the running to lead the free world.
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Surely it can be expected that any US presidential nominee, or really anyone, anywhere in the world in the running for a position of power, be of the highest possible calibre? I know that I want my world leaders to be not only highly intelligent, but also progressive, compassionate, accepting, and fair, all qualities which elude Trump and let’s face it, the entire Republican Party.
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"Cold, egotistical, selfish"... I wonder if we would say the same about a powerful, efficient, driven man? Fact is, you have to be pretty damn egotistical to run in American politics. Criticise the policies, not the person... I am one who thinks this IS a milestone. The fact that we have to have a long conversation about he personality, rather than her politics, simply demonstrates how far we have to go still.
Yes, of course you would, if they were comparable to Hillary.
But it was her personality which affected her current campaign. You cannot separate the two and those words were used to describe Richard Nixon. Half of the .republican candidates tanked because of their lack of perceived charisma when meeting the public. Voters connect with the person and she is said to be wooden, inaccessible and lacks any charm. If Hillary didn't have those super delegates stitched up prior to the campaign, old Bernie might have won the nomination.
I have long been an admirer of Hillary," ... boy, you sure can pick them. This cold egotistical selfish woman is the last person to be admired and lauded; but that is typical of feminists, it matters not the character of the woman, as long as it's a woman up there.
As for the rest, the old hoary chestnuts of misogyny and sexism are never far from feminists lips and can be guaranteed to be trundled out when a female is criticised as we saw in the case of Julia Gillard.
Just as criticism is not racism, criticism is not sexism.
But Annette, as a woman, surely the significance of her position is not lost on you. Equality is not here yet. A first female US president, whether she is good or bad at it, should be celebrated. Women who criticise feminists spit in the face of their female forebears, for all that they fought for that we have what rights we do have today. Many male presidents have been ineffective and now that women can be included among their rank, we will judge them on their performance also. But as when Julia Gillard became PM, just her being there lifted me initially. You female anti-feminists, and men, will never take that from me.
Actually, we will have equality when a persons sex isn't considered or commented on or offered as a reason to vote or not vote for them.
Having said that, it is a historic event, but geez, if you had to pick a woman, why pick her?
Going off your username I can only assume you are a female. So why do you have so many issues with other females? Or are you a Cool Girl who is not like the other females?
All women are the same and incapable of their own considered opinion. Is that your point?
It's not a very good point.