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LOL a couple of years ago, my husband and I were talking in the front seat of the (gasp) GAS GUZZLING PICK UP TRUCK and one of us mentioned Madonna in passing. My step son and his best friend were in the back seat and one of them piped up and said, "Madonna - is she still alive?"
He was totally serious. We said, "Well, sort of. In a Madonna-like fashion."
So the other day when we were watching the news and saw her in her ridiculous clothes (and black ***** hat) screaming profanities - to thunderous applause by the crowd I might add - my husband turned to me and said, "My gosh - she IS still alive!"
Dizzy - you're a woman. You're allowed in both our countries to say exactly what you feel and believe. My gosh, if other women can scream F you and rant about bombing the White House and wear ***** hats, you can surely voice your opinion on this forum.
Carry on. And just for the record, I prefer your style over Madonna's any day.
As a guy, I agree with this post. I like that you have your own voice and don't let the collective speak for you. Refreshing to see.
LOL a couple of years ago, my husband and I were talking in the front seat of the (gasp) GAS GUZZLING PICK UP TRUCK and one of us mentioned Madonna in passing. My step son and his best friend were in the back seat and one of them piped up and said, "Madonna - is she still alive?"
He was totally serious. We said, "Well, sort of. In a Madonna-like fashion."
Without being present, it would be difficult for you to characterize the marchers. Here's who I am:
* An educated woman with two degrees
* A happily-married wife of thirty years
* A volunteer for a variety of causes: education, food relief, & civic organizations mostly
* An unaffiliated voter in a conservative district
* Not particularly political in my day-to-day life, but a conscientious and consistent voter
* Both a SAHM and a working mom at different points in my life
* A suburban homeowner
* A former military dependent from a family with a long history of service
* Not someone who wears silly hats or carries signs (and I still don't)
I have never been to a rally or protest in my life, but as I have watched this administration come together and listened to our now president's own words, I've realized that he is worse than I even imagined. A year ago, I was confident that this country would recognize that Donald Trump was a thoroughly repugnant human being and, more importantly, supremely unqualified to lead our nation. I was wrong! Tragically wrong.
Once the wheels were set in motion, I embraced the Women's March as a rally against political apathy, a launching pad for fighting complacency, and an opportunity to be inspired and to inspire others to shape the future through political engagement. Similar to the Tea Party movement that immediately followed Barack Obama's inauguration, the Women's March was an outpouring of pent-up frustration. Some of it, like Madonna's speech, wasn't particularly pretty, but that alone cannot undermine the gathering storm of resistance that unapologetically demands better from our politicians.
When I came home on Saturday afternoon, I was walking on air. I felt empowered, because I realized that my voice does matter, and I am not alone. I understood how important it is to write letters to my Congressmen (I started today with a letter to my Senators about Betsy DeVos, who I think will be a disaster as SecEd), show up for the candidates I believe in, advocate for change in the state house, and talk to my friends, family and neighbors about supporting better candidates . Who knows? Maybe the day will come when I'll run myself for public office.
In summary, I am a woman who showed up on Saturday morning, and I refuse to be dismissed.
Sorry to state the obvious, but you already have been dismissed. The temper tantrum march changed nothing, but did in fact earn criticism for being both sexist and bigoted:
The men and women who marched were secure enough in themselves to speak out on issues that are important to them. They didn't march in order to appreciate their lives and opportunities. They marched to ensure that the opportunities for their children will be even greater. They didn't need Madonna to speak for them, they allowed Madonna to speak. The marches across our country were a demonstration of power.
And the people who are criticizing them, who are trying to belittle those who marched, seem to be threatened by that power.
With few exceptions, none of the speakers and marchers spoke or appeared anonymously...unlike the pansy-a$$ed and privileged whiners on this thread.
With few exceptions, none of the speakers and marchers spoke or appeared anonymously...unlike the pansy-a$$ed and privileged whiners on this thread.
Pansy arsed you say.... well Id rather be a pansy as a pussyhat... oh I feel a song coming on..oh I love it, youve really made me laugh... pansy arsed, I must keep that one..The speakers being anonymous, are you joking, they must have broke their necks getting in there first to grab a platform.. no shrinking violets amongst them...
Sorry to state the obvious, but you already have been dismissed. The temper tantrum march changed nothing, but did in fact earn criticism for being both sexist and bigoted:
Wait, I thought you were saving children? No, you're still ranting and raving about a march that happened three days ago?
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