http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/ a blog from the team at GladRags Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:28:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-39 Laura Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:15:19 +0000 http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-39 I appreciate everyone's comments on this topic. I am excited at the prospect of a woman as president, and considering that Clinton currently has a double-digit lead in the polls over the other contenders in her party, the prospect may very well become a reality. Typically I do not vote for someone solely based on gender, but the truth is that this country is so long overdue for a woman president that I will likely vote for her on principle. Go Clinton! I appreciate everyone’s comments on this topic. I am excited at the prospect of a woman as president, and considering that Clinton currently has a double-digit lead in the polls over the other contenders in her party, the prospect may very well become a reality. Typically I do not vote for someone solely based on gender, but the truth is that this country is so long overdue for a woman president that I will likely vote for her on principle. Go Clinton!

]]> http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-20 Paula Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:54:02 +0000 http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-20 That was a thought provoking read. As an African American woman I feel conflicted between the two candidates. Obama has a young, fresh appeal that has to potential to rejuvinate congress. Clinton has longevity and a no nonsense attitude that I like. I think that Clinton has been through the wringer more than once and is tougher for it. I don't want to vote for Obama simply because he is Black, nor do I want to vote for Hilary simply because she is female. As of now, I am still on the fence and I am waiting to hear more about the issues. I honestly feel that, due to covert issues ofracism and sexism, America is not ready for either candidate and I doubt either will make it through the primary. That was a thought provoking read. As an African American woman I feel conflicted between the two candidates. Obama has a young, fresh appeal that has to potential to rejuvinate congress. Clinton has longevity and a no nonsense attitude that I like. I think that Clinton has been through the wringer more than once and is tougher for it. I don’t want to vote for Obama simply because he is Black, nor do I want to vote for Hilary simply because she is female. As of now, I am still on the fence and I am waiting to hear more about the issues. I honestly feel that, due to covert issues ofracism and sexism, America is not ready for either candidate and I doubt either will make it through the primary.

]]> http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-16 Diana Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:13:09 +0000 http://www.gladrags.com/blog/2007/06/12/how-important-is-it-to-have-a-menstruator-in-the-white-house/#comment-16 Interesting bit, Michelle. I like your points about the balance of the masculine and feminine and to which genders these principles tend to fall (and the exceptions) and your encouragement of "embracing the contrasting way the feminine principle governs a nation." I am not sure that Clinton would offer the feminine balance that I would like to see in the White House, but I am not sure she does not as well. It is a shame that many women seeking power, political or not, feel the need to abandon or suppress their femininity in pursuit of such power. I understand their motivations - a society that defers to masculine power over feminine - but I regret their compromise; I think it inhibits movement towards a changed society. I hope that Clinton, were she to be elected, would support such a shift with her manner of governing. Interesting bit, Michelle. I like your points about the balance of the masculine and feminine and to which genders these principles tend to fall (and the exceptions) and your encouragement of “embracing the contrasting way the feminine principle governs a nation.” I am not sure that Clinton would offer the feminine balance that I would like to see in the White House, but I am not sure she does not as well. It is a shame that many women seeking power, political or not, feel the need to abandon or suppress their femininity in pursuit of such power. I understand their motivations - a society that defers to masculine power over feminine - but I regret their compromise; I think it inhibits movement towards a changed society. I hope that Clinton, were she to be elected, would support such a shift with her manner of governing.

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