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[sparklypoof]

**helping spread the good news that leli sent me this morning**
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The National Organization for Women (NOW) has endorsed Barack Obama for President.

This is unprecedented - they do not endorse candidates.

They stated in an interview with NPR this morning, however, that Pallin is an "anathema" to everything their organization champions

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[sparklypoof]

it at least gives me some hope.

pass it on.

[technicrat]

I passed this on to a single mom I know. She didn't apreciate it. She asked me why it is that only "liberal" women are supposed to be able to have career and family and be a success? she said that to her Palin looks like everything that women have been claiming they want.
I dunno I am not a woman much less a single mom, But it was interesting take on it. I respect her. She has been raising both her daughter and niece by herslef with no help from the family or the gub'ment. So I guess that earns her the right to have what ever view she wants.

Re: pass it on.

[sparklypoof]

Is this single mom voting for McCain because of Palin? Was she undecided prior to the announcement of the VP? If she is voting for the GOP based solely on the fact that Palin is a woman, then the GOP's pandering to gain the female vote by having a female nominee has worked. And that is really, really sad

Re: pass it on.

[sparklypoof]

PS:

She has been raising both her daughter and niece by herslef with no help from the family or the gub'ment. So I guess that earns her the right to have what ever view she wants.

And I am a young woman, following a career path, traveling a lot for work amid planning our wedding and fixing our home. Just because I haven't had children doesn't mean I am not also "earning my right to have whatever view I want." That's all part of being an American - and that's what makes this country so great! Her viewpoint is different than mine, as she is a different person and is at a different place in her life. But that doesn't make her opinion or view any more or less "valid" than mine, or anyone elses.

Re: pass it on.

[technicrat]

I didn't say it was more or less valid than anyone else's. Just that she comes by her views honestly and from her own personal experience. I only mention her situation because she has children and a career and is doing well at both. So I can personally respect what she says when it comes to being A. a woman B. a single wage earner, C. a single mom , and D. a conservative.

[totallypinkrock]

Um, how in God's name is anyone saying Sarah Palin needs to get back in the kitchen? (Take the shoes off, hon, thanks

[sparklypoof]

exactly. thank you.

some women would love that life, others would not. everyone's different, and touting one person as a representative for an entire sex is a horrible, horrible notion. 'm sure obama isn't being representative of every black man in the country, by a long shot. and he's not claiming to be.

oof, I have more to say on this, but have to step away from the computer.