The Way Forward

littlemissmartypants

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68. Are you?

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 06:19 PM

Jan 22

I tried to start a conversation about MISOGYNY and traits that are advantageous for persuasion.

Unfortunately, some here seem to think that I'm saying that women shouldn't run for public office.

Which actually goes a long way towards proving my point.

Did anyone actually read the two comments above mine?

Good grief.

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We need to do what he did .... [View all] kenziemom06 Jan 22 OP

100% - other popular folks kerouac2 Jan 22 #1

So you want us to put up a challenger to Mango Jebus in a bum fight. marble falls Jan 22 #2

Well... I did have other plans... Harker Jan 22 #14

Harker, True Dough Jan 22 #52

"And in this corner, holding a teacup and wearing a red plaid Irish cotton bathrobe and wool knit cap..." n/t Harker Jan 22 #55

Sounds like True Dough Jan 22 #59

I won't spill a drop. Harker Jan 22 #60

Ha! Sparkly Jan 22 #71

We already pay Congressional Democrats to do just that gab13by13 Jan 22 #3

No, this is different. Think. Again. Jan 22 #5

In other words, suck all the air out of the room wnylib Jan 22 #13

Narrative and Counter narrative yellow dahlia Jan 22 #53

They don't have the time nor inclination. They refer to the GOP Maraya1969 Jan 22 #16

AOC ................... Lovie777 Jan 22 #4

The camera likes her as well......and she is smart. usaf-vet Jan 22 #12

Unfortunately, she's a woman. Misogyny is a beast... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #26

Michigan is governed by women. Michigan has Ninga Jan 22 #37

I never said that they don't. ... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #38

There are many Wiki's that discuss women in Ninga Jan 22 #49

I have a minor in Women's Studies. Thanks though. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #50

Shhhhhh...... Hope22 Jan 22 #41

I don't recall saying... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #63

Fair analysis yellow dahlia Jan 22 #57

Yes, because we did in fact elect a woman once by majority vote biophile Jan 22 #76

I'm there JustAnotherGen Jan 22 #78

Mexico did it, so can we. delisen Jan 22 #58

Good for you. I beg to differ. Which is my prerogative. ... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #64

Are you joking? delisen Jan 22 #67

Are you? littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #68

I thought that at first too, but now I'm not sure - TBF Jan 22 #61

Jasmine Crockette is even better BonnieJW Jan 22 #22

Not "currently unemployed." Sparkly Jan 22 #72

I really like this idea. Think. Again. Jan 22 #6

Not anyone in office kenziemom06 Jan 22 #7

There are no such Democrats AverageOldGuy Jan 22 #8

Careful, or you'll be accused of ageism Orrex Jan 22 #9

Which is why we must become more open to... Think. Again. Jan 22 #17

That defeatism is exactly what we don't need Maraya1969 Jan 22 #18

But sometimes it is necessary to look in a mirror... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #27

I see so many people putting up those mirrors on here I just Maraya1969 Jan 22 #51

They are definitely lacking in introspection but not entirely. ... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #54

hmmm- happy feet Jan 22 #10

Yes, most of the media is now treating the Democratic Party as being on life support with a questionable future. Lonestarblue Jan 22 #19

Such great points!! Hear! Hear! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #28

Draft Steve Bullock Rightstopper Jan 22 #11

As an MT Democrat, I adore Bullock, but he is too understated for the OP's suggestion (which I think is brilliant!). We LaMouffette Jan 22 #32

Wait! Strike that I just found this guy: Jeff Jackson, former Congressman for NC who is resigning his Congressional LaMouffette Jan 22 #43

He pardoned cop killers. Nixie Jan 22 #15

Letters to editors AverageOldGuy Jan 22 #20

Great idea, but what makes you think that the fucking reichwing msm niyad Jan 22 #21

maybe it cd b someone who commits crimes in front of god and everybody. jk. i think. mopinko Jan 22 #24

We probably need our own media machine. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #33

I would truly love to see that. niyad Jan 22 #39

Me, too. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #40

Fun Facts... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #44

I was a DJ in college as well (yes, we had radio wayyyyyy back then). niyad Jan 22 #45

Cool! No wonder we're friends. It still exists. ... littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #47

He has a very long list of things to destroy. niyad Jan 22 #48

you're on to something, but. cant b 1 person. mopinko Jan 22 #23

Really? You don't believe in 'star power' then? ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #31

we have many stars. mopinko Jan 22 #46

If only to sagetea Jan 22 #25

Tricky. I like it. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 22 #30

I like that idea! liberalla Jan 22 #29

That was another stupid move by Biden and the Democrats... Historic NY Jan 22 #34

I can't think of any of the current Democratic leadership that can fill that job. It would have doc03 Jan 22 #35

Nice idea, but won't work Wiz Imp Jan 22 #36

I didn't say lie kenziemom06 Jan 22 #74

still won't work. Wiz Imp Jan 22 #75

If I am the Democratic Party, the high road is done, over. It hasn't worked. tornado34jh Jan 22 #42

Pete Buttigieg is out of a job... QED Jan 22 #56

I'm sure you'll get pushback on him - but I LOVE him and would absolutely TBF Jan 22 #62

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Sorry about your personal situation - that sucks - hope you find something better soon. nt TBF Jan 22 #70

. Sparkly Jan 22 #73

"Complain, complain, complain." Paladin Jan 22 #66

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Who is going to cover it? stillcool Jan 22 #77

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