BlogHer - women leaders - Comments

Do you appoint friends?

Soccer Swim Mom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:14:14 -0500

Do you appoint your friends to positions of power because they're qualified? I bet you do. I don't think Sarah did.

Sarah appointed several people from her high school for key positions in Alaska. One, who's a realtor, was appointed to a 120K + per year job, for a top level agricultural position because, get this.... she liked cows.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/us/politics/14palin.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1221343324-tGxa66AkDRYq1tsNYpjoIw&pagewanted=all

One friend who was appointed admitted to having no experience managing people but was confident that he's learn along the way.

Sarah IS one of me

erivera — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:24:05 -0500

I am a 34-year-old, non-white, working mother of two, who stayed at home for more than five years before finally re-entering the workforce. I am the primary breadwinner in my family, by a long shot, and when I have client functions it's my husband who takes care of the kids. I care more about the state of the economy, national securtity and education in public schools than whether or not someone has to drive to Canada to abort a baby. Every day I have to balance doing my job, which I am phenomenal at, and raising my kids. Sarah Palin represents me more than all the liberal women journalists, leaders of feminist organizations and the Hilary Clintons of the world combined. And I bet I'm not the only one.

I know, she's doing now what

Janers0217 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:33:24 -0500

I know, she's doing now what Obama used to do, saying the same stuff over and over again until it's completely tiring and makes you want to gag. Of course, if she opened her mouth about issues and spoke her mind, that might make me want to gag, too, since I haven't found anything I agree with her on.

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The problem is that Sarah

media girl — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:30:42 -0500

The problem is that Sarah Palin does not speak for herself. Not so far. If they threw open the doors and said, "Hey folks, go ahead, ask her questions and find out why she's so fabulous!" you would get a very different response.

But she's being hidden from the press, and speaking tired talking points. And it doesn't help that she's lying so much.

One of us? Not that I can see.

--media girl

Nice to read these voices

Jill Miller Zimon — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:21:13 -0500

Thank you for expressing these thoughts. Just nice to read.

Jill
Writes Like She Talks

I noticed. Her whole

Janers0217 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:09:47 -0500

I noticed. Her whole speech was full of hate-filled remarks. It was shocking of someone who wants to gain votes of people who might have voted for someone a bit more liberal than her.

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I thought that voting for

Janers0217 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:07:23 -0500

I thought that voting for someone only like oneself was a dangerous thing to do, but apparently, like you, I'm naive, too.

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It isn't half bad

Janers0217 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:03:39 -0500

Um...I've actually read part of Michelle's thesis, and it isn't bad. It's a sociological study, nothing more, nothing less.

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OK

Southerngirl — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:52:59 -0500

Us Citizen

This whole thing pissed me off so much I had to stay away. But I feel sane enough to reply to you now. If we are to protect Sarah Palin because she is a woman then we should protect Michelle Obama as well. She is the wife not the canidate. Sarah Palin has not sat down for any substanative interveiws and not to be snarky but there is no thesis for us to examine. How then do we examine her judgement? By what we see. She claims to be an average hockey mom. Well the mom part doesen't look so good to me.

As for Rev Wright. I hope others are praying for him besides you.

As for my parenting I am not and have never professed to be the best parent ever. I am a single parent who does the best I can and pray a LOT!!! Sarah Palin has choices and resources I do not. She fired the Gov. Chef what about a nanny because she and her husband were working full time. Have I made bad parenting decisions HELL YES! Luckily for my children I have sisters and girlfriends who call me to task for doing the stupid. I am just wondering where are all the adults in this situation?

Be careful of the eys rolling thing.

Michelle

US CITIZEN — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:14:19 -0500

You have the right to talk about anything you would like.

As far as this vagina-uterus rally that you speak of? Ha-ha...WHO is going to answer such a question? I myself, have no knowledge of what THAT is all about. Nor do I hardly think it possibl to be a "white women' issue if it were such a thing.

My only interest in J. Wright is that he lets God into his life, and lets God heal him from his hardened heart. He is a VERY embittered man.

The Tony Rezko scheme was a real thing that happened. The only 'fair' thing about it is Barack's willingness to be questioned about it.

John and Bill? How much respect do you REALLY have for these adulterous men? Neither deserve my keystrokes.

As far as Michelle's Thesis? Well....read it, and you WILL understand.

Hmmm....I suppose you never kept your own children up past their bedtime before? Ever? If you noticed, that baby was sleeping for most of the entire show. Awww, Come on...this is getting crazy.

Gosh....This is not a political website. It is a bantering room. *rolling eyes*

PEACE & LOVE TO ALL

Yes, Cold & Insensitive

US CITIZEN — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:52:47 -0500

Well Pam, I don't think that I'm mistaking anything much, really. If she is going to be scrutinized, it should be for the right reasons. Like her ability to lead, for example, which she has a proven track record for. It doesn't matter what "post" one represents, except that of their ABILITY to lead and manage effectively. Merely putting her under the microscope when it comes to her family far detracts from real issues. And it is truly an insult to any Working-Class Career Mother.

It seems that the Alaskans feel she's very capable. And do you know
why? Because they have seen the "proof in the pudding" for themselves
as to what she's capable of. Who am I to object this? Why is it right for the Obama family to
be off-limits to this type of scrutiny? We have seen this so far, through the entire pres. race.

And your right, Pam. They SHOULD both have to answer
to the SAME questions. But sadly, they are not.

Tell me something....When was the last time anyone on this blog visited the 13th District of Chicago? If so, do you call that severely broken-down and dismal place, progress toward the future? Is THIS the type of leadership that the Obama supporters depend upon? Not even one bit of progress has been made there toward making that community a better place to live since he's been a community organizer there.

However, it is obvious that this sad place filled with squalor didn't happen overnight, as with any socio-economically deprived community. But he has had enough time to make at least ONE change that looks promising. He has not. That is not the fault of the people, his ideology of "change" As you know, change can go in either direction. If that is what Obama supporters want, then well...I don't really want to try and project the future...but...our future is well projected already, if we make a choice such as this.

Futhermore, I don't at all feel any kind of "cuddly group hug" is in order for Sarah Palin either, that's for certain. Personally, I think they are childish. But I do think it IS cold and insensitive of those who post comments on here that represent disdain toward the woman for having a family that many feel she will no longer be able to raise if she beomes VP. She will I'm sure, continue to raise her children as she has done right along while in office in her past, as leader.

I am neither an elephant nor a jackass, but a Free-Thinking individual who has stood outside of this political box of rotgut because I have always felt that two opposing parties who must cohabitate within the same geographical boundries is a futile attempt at harmony. This is a menagerie that we can live without. Rather than coming to a 'united front' when it comes to what needs to be done to keep this nation great, the two parties bicker back and forth like a bunch of wayward schoolyard children. And until we form a United Front on ALL IMPORTANT issues, ALL TOGETHER on the same existential page...it's difficult to imagine anything better than what we already have.

PEACE & LOVE TO ALL

not me

tallgal — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:51:55 -0500

Well, I'm a bit older - 50 something. In some ways, you could call me conservative...I'm a Christian, a church elder, believe in fiscal responsibility and personal responsibility. Wife? yes. Mother? check. Some things you didn't mention - I'm educated, and a professional. And I am white..(this is not a racism rant, but I didn't see much color on the RNC floor)

I'm not thrilled that she is running. Had the Republicans chosen a truly qualified woman (they are out there) to show that she would truly be a running mate that would be groomed to take the presidency after McCain rather than eye candy (Coldest State, Hottest Governor), I'd be more exicted. I still wouldn't vote for her - too many ideological differences - but I wouldn't be as angry and insulted by McCain's choice.

Thank you, JuniperLimb!

miteegirl — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:03:22 -0500

Thank you, JuniperLimb! Anyone else?

I'll bite

JuniperLimb — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:55 -0500

I like Sarah because I agree with her positions. She's a free market capitalist that believes in personal responsibility and small government. She's run a business, a city, and a state. She is inimately familiar with the ins and outs of drilling for oil and believes that we can do it responsibly. She knows drilling is not the only answer but will not stand by while our enemies enslave us by our own appetite for it. She authored major ethics reform and balanced Alaska's budget. And she doesn't walk the partyline either.

How's that?

Fair Game

Mom to Gio — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:36:16 -0500

Gosh, I remember Hillary Clinton being crucified on the campaign trail, and all aspects of each candidate's life and experience being open to scrutiny. It may not be palatable and your cup of tea, but it seems to be our way here in the US, where people make decisions based on their own criteria and motivations.

Personally I thought Sarah Palin was a blood thirsty, rabid attack "pit bull". How does this help our country?

I can not get my head around how she wants to continue the same old divisive politics of creating fear, uncertainty and doubt, not address the real issues that affect all of our lives.

Most americans are much more tolerant than Sarah Palin. She's intolerant and wants to continue the Us versus Them.

Did anyone else notice the We're over here, and you're over there, and don't cross this line, or we'll force feed you our views.

It felt like Mob mentality.