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1. Yvonne
Sep 18, 2008 06:38
If Chelsea Clinton had become pregnant at 17, Republicans would have said Hilary was neglectful and too career orientated. But, somehow, Sarah Palin's a heroine! Most mothers know that we can't have it all, and we put career on the back-burner so we can be there for our children. Where was Sarah Palin when her daughter wanted to talk about boys, petting, sex and contraception? High office and good parenting, the kind that puts children first, do not mix.2. Dana
Sep 18, 2008 09:21
Hi Yvonne! That's an excellent point. However, I do believe that both sides of this election sway things to their benefit.I'd like to think that a woman could still hold a presidential office and still be a good mother. I'm not ready to give up on that.
But of course, how can one put their children first and still hold such a high stakes job?
If Hillary Clinton had won, her maternal status would've never been questioned. Is it because Chelsea was already an adult when Hillary ran? Lots of different POV's to think about.
3. Michelle Sheridan
Sep 18, 2008 13:55
I am far more concerned with Sarah Palin's lack of experience in national givernment (painfully obvious in her interviews) and her record as mayor and governor (sloughing responsibility, lack of attention to what working families need) than as an example of working motherhood.4. Dana
Sep 18, 2008 14:06
Hi Michelle! I understand where you're coming from.I've only watched her interview with Charlie Gibson, and I was very angry with Gibson's condescending attitude, the way he looked down on her over his glasses. It was almost professorial. And his tone indicated his distrust of Palin's answers. She didn't back down, though. And the way he grilled her about the Bush Doctrine was hilarious, because he was referring to Bush Doctrine #3 and she wanted clarification because there are four Bush Doctrines. I hate that the media portrays such bias, and the quick-cut editing they do is a form of trickery.
If I had to rely on the media for information, I wouldn't vote in this election.
Why didn't Gibson drill Barack Obama they way he did Sarah Palin? Barack's interview was more pop-culture like, and Gibson threw him softball questions.
I don't know if Sarah Palin is any less experienced than Barack Obama, but I do know that both sides of the political spectrum have work to do.
5. Wisconsin Mommy
Sep 18, 2008 14:21
When has anyone EVER debated the effect of running for office on their children when a man was the candidate?The double standard in this race takes my breath away. What is even more disturbing is that most of the charges are being leveled by women. These are HER choices ladies - is it really our place to comment on them?
Now, as far as political views and experience go - fair game, absolutely!