Just sayin'

[ms_interpret]

It is disrespectful and sexist to call Hilary Clinton "President Hilary" and every other candidate by "President Surname". I don't give a flying monkey's ass if there's already been a President Clinton. It doesn't matter because it would be perfectly obvious which Clinton you're referring to. If it really bugs you, call her "President Rodham-

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[sunnydale47]

I've noticed that too. I haven't heard "President Hillary" -- or "President [anybody]" for that matter -- that much, but she's constantly referred to as "Hillary" in all contexts, while the men are referred to as "Obama", "Edwards," and so on. It's been bugging me too.

[ms_interpret]

Yes, exactly. And it's really disrespectful and sexist. But of course, all I hear is "stop seeing sexism where it doesn't exist. it's just confusing because of her husband." Pfft.

[beki]

I always thought the proper term was Madam President. I guess if she gets elected, she will be running the whorehouse of congress...

[ms_interpret]

LOL

[hitchhiker]

LOL!

[warinbear]

There is even (pardon the pun) precedent -- which Roosevelt did you mean, again?

[ms_interpret]

Exactly.