Posted on Sep 19, 2016
Obama says sexism could lead voters to back Trump over Clinton
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Yes. It is still an issue no matter what you personally feel or think. Look how people went after Clinton when she was sick --called her weak, frail, made gross assumptions about her health. Look how much she is made fun of for her clothing. Look how Trump brought up the Lewinsky thing (and the Wiener thing) as a reflection of her judgement. Sexism is alive and well and that isn't a PC response either.
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Maj Marty Hogan
I don't see any of those issues as a sexist raised issue. I don't think he was making assumptions on her health either- was out there for the world to see. He commented on it and the Lewinsky thing- c'mon you knew that was going to happen and how is the sexist? They have skewered many candidates along the way- and they were guys. So that is ok and not sexist? What???
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MSgt Michael Smith
TSgt Heather D. - The truth probably is that you cannot even see the subtle sexism that is around Hillary and virtually every woman in a position of authority because it is part of the status-quo. It is ingrained into society, much like institutionalized racism. The idea that a woman is 'not as strong' or 'more emotional'. It is everywhere. How much have you heard about Donald Trump's 3 marriages, or his cheating? How many times has Limbaugh or Savage disparaged her about not being able to even control her husband. Its out there, you just are used to it, so you don't see it.
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MSgt Michael Smith
A compilation of Donald Trump's sexist comments toward and about women. Is this type of rhetoric unacceptable for a US president?
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MSgt Michael Smith
TSgt Heather D. - It isn't sexist at all. I don't have to be female to see that blatant sexism played and is playing a large roll in Trump's campaign strategy. I think the clip I posted is pretty clear. The fact is that many, many people in the U.S. do not think a woman should be president. These same folks don't think women should serve in combat, and that women shouldn't have control over their own reproductive rights. Largely these beliefs are culturally acquired via traditionally held religious beliefs. Trump is using this institutionalized sexism to influence those voting blocks against Clinton. This is fact, pure and simple regardless of whether you choose to believe it or look the other way.
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Obviously, I am female and I still would not vote for Hillary. Gender has nothing to do with who I vote for.
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Maj Marty Hogan
Thanks for your perspective SPC Britanny *Winnie* Balthaser I just don't think there is enough to warrant that charge. I agree if the right candidate came along- I am all in. Her issues are not gender based for me.
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Stand by for the kitchen sink to come over. When all else is failing go after the voters as "deplorables". Call them racists, sexists, homophobes, islamaphobes, you name it. A great strategy for drawing people to you or not, your call.
Obama has never missed an opportunity to cleave one group from another during his term.
Obama has never missed an opportunity to cleave one group from another during his term.
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