Comments | iolanthe_rosa: Feeling Out of Step

iolanthe_rosa

Feeling Out of Step

May 30, 2008 08:51

I don't feel like Hillary's campaign coverage was astoundingly sexist. No more than coverage of Obama's was racist ( Read more... )

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thisside May 30 2008, 15:55:57 UTC

Well when I think of "third rail" I think of commuter trains/subways/etc. that have that third rail in the middle that carries an electrical charge, and if you touch it you're electrocuted and die.

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:06:35 UTC

Oh. Okay. Growing up in Los Angeles, I wouldn't know about public transport. Can you use it in a sentence?

thisside May 30 2008, 17:09:57 UTC

It's like a "don't go there" thing. If you touch it, you're done for. Just like the real deal.

"Legalizing gay marriage is totally a third rail in Oklahoma politics."

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:24:39 UTC

Thank you! I've got "fifth column" down now too. That just leaves "fourth estate;" I think that refers to the press.

alysscarlet May 30 2008, 16:09:02 UTC

You can read about 'fifth column' here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_column

It originated in 1936...

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:07:39 UTC

Heh. What do you know. Well, that makes total sense. Leave it to Wikipedia! Thanks!

mirabile_dictu May 30 2008, 16:12:59 UTC

I vote for YOU. Well, I really agree with you.

PS: Fifth Column -- turns out I was getting it confused with the Fourth Estate.

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:08:46 UTC

Fifth Column -- turns out I was getting it confused with the Fourth Estate.

Well, that's validating. I thought maybe I was the only one confused. And as an "élite," I expect myself to know these things.

Will you be my running mate?

mirabile_dictu May 30 2008, 18:16:22 UTC

Will you be my running mate?

Best offer I've had in a month of Monday! The answer is yes!

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 18:53:04 UTC

Unfortunately, I think we are too "élite" to be elected. Also, I heard a rumor that I might be Muslim.

yeah, what you said! 4133matisse May 30 2008, 16:31:10 UTC

Agree 100%!!! Have you also come across those who say they won't vote for Obama because he is too articulate? That one has been rendering me completely IN-articulate! Someone please explain!

Re: yeah, what you said! iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:02:07 UTC

I went on my walk right after I posted, and while trudging up the hill, I suddenly remembered about the"elitism" thing I should have added to my list. So I've updated my original post.

textualdeviance May 30 2008, 16:54:45 UTC

I do think that the sexism has been far more blatant and less criticised than the racism, but both have been in plentiful supply from supporters of both. AND (this is key) neither has come directly from the candidates themselves (with the exception of Obama's "sweetie" thing.)

And I really don't understand why supporters of EITHER candidate would refuse to vote or vote McCain or third-party. It's pointless, childish and self-centered.

iolanthe_rosa May 30 2008, 17:11:15 UTC

yeah, and the RFK thing...

It's pointless, childish and self-centered.

Exactly, and feeds into all sorts of sexist stereotypes of women. Believe me, if we have women (Hillary) who can vote us unto war, women (Condi Rice) who can keep us in one, and numerous women to choose from for Vice President from the gubernatorial ranks, then it's just a matter of time now before we have our first woman President. All in good time.