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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Sexism this Cycle just about killed my Brain [View all]bravenak
(34,648 posts)74. It was cruel what they did
For them to want kudos and praise now just makes my blood boil
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It's made me take stock and consider who the real allies were this cycle.
Starry Messenger
Dec 2016
#6
Oh yes. Some women too are put right in the untrustworthy box right along with the men
bravenak
Dec 2016
#9
Unfortunately, with the way the election ended up, it will probably get even worse.
mtnsnake
Dec 2016
#23
Yes we must, and yes we will. We have some very good possible candidates for 2020
mtnsnake
Dec 2016
#42
The sickest display of sexism was the obsession with her appearance and what she was "Hiding"
JHan
Dec 2016
#28
Agree on a lot.. but the earpiece?! Whats sexist about that? DU, if you recall, was hell
dionysus
Dec 2016
#60
I didnt see the hillary thing, but DUers were scouring debate pics and footage,
dionysus
Dec 2016
#73
Yep. How about those who wouldn't vote for HRC but would for Biden (re IWR)
grossproffit
Dec 2016
#33
sexism is the oldest human hierarchy; it is very resistant to change, and like fish don't see the
TheFrenchRazor
Dec 2016
#35
The sexism from the other side is truly brain breaking, but worse is the Democrats who keep saying,
Squinch
Dec 2016
#45
sadly, you are absolutely correct. and the denial of that sexism hurts the brain as well.
niyad
Dec 2016
#48
that is bad for your head. it doesn't hurt nearly so much if you use other people's heads.
niyad
Dec 2016
#50
It was fucked and and it shows exactly what type of people we should never let get any power
bravenak
Dec 2016
#61