So what does the Democratic Platform say about sexism?

Just wondering...

Let's HOPE it doesn't say that.

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Looks like a drugged out, over made up dinosaur rocker.

I guess you've never seen "This is Spinal Tap"?

I always wished Nigel would get that job in the haberdashery. I think he'd be truly happy there.

Hillary "supporter" nuh?

just wondering...

Perfecto.

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on gratuitous divisiveness and how we must all pull together.

Hillary got screwed. Not that it is true but with the amount of ass kissing being required by the Clintons it would not surprise me.

I simply want to know.

Sexism doesn't exist. What's the matter with you?
We're all past racism now. There are no other isms.
What's your problem?

(insert stupid sexist joke or graphic here, hahaha)

That it's A-Ok as long as it's used against Senator Clinton to ensure the selection of Senator Obama. I may have some parts wrong, so that's why I'm paraphrasing.

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/Platform%208%207%2008%20%282%29.pdf

Its title: "Renewing America's Promise."

The content is organized thematically. The platform emphasizes, among things, opportunity for women and goes into detail about a panoply of different economy, family and rights issues as they relate to women.

Still needs to be amended and ratified it before the convention.

I was curious about the platform overall myself.

We believe that standing up for our country means standing up against sexism and all
intolerance. Demeaning portrayals of women cheapen our debates, dampen the dreams of
our daughters, and deny us the contributions of too many. Responsibility lies with us all.


Page 12 of the previously linked doc.

got a link?

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DU really used to be an excellent information exchange and you would get friendly, informational replies to anything from butterfly ballots to butterfly shrimp scampi.

Now, it's 75% a parade of flamefests, talking point spewing, vanity posts, cat appreciation threads (there were ALWAYS a lot of those), or some unholy combination.

Purely my personal opinion (shared by others, though) and no, I don't have a link.

I guess what I really fucking hate about DU 2.0 or 3.0 or whatever this latest model is, is the level of suspicion people have towards the motivations behind why someone asks a question. There are clever trolls here, but honestly most of what I see is an innocent mix of curiosity and naivete.

You will NEVER see me post "thanks for your concern".

Didn't mean for my tirade to be directed towards you specifically; was just venting on a general trend I've noticed that you reminded me of.

Next pet peeve: linking dictionary definitions for complex concepts like "globalization" or "racism" and presenting said definitions as immutable truth. As if God Himself handed down the True Meaning of Things to Webster on the 3rd Day. :eyes:

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Sounds patronizing. Sexism effects all of us. Boys as well.

Stupid man-controlled party.

Completely encourage it as it is the only reason Obama won. This is how the penis-havers control the ultra weak, pathetic women, henceforth known as "victims".

Holy shit... theres a couple clouds outside. One looks like a dog. The other? Its sexism!!!11!!

'Penis-havers.'

That cracked me the fuck up, b.

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Only my best friends call be B. Youre IN! :D

Like I said before, you rawk.

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I need to change my skirt now and I'm only half-joking.

True, they may have shrunk a bit... :shrug:

I'm pretty sure they are usually self regenerating, unless you're referring to the latex/silicone kind, in which case I might suggest using more lube, and less friction...

Unless that's your kind of thing, of course.

that it's bad. Why would they say anything else? Women are 50% of the population, the parties need their votes.

It's the same for racism or anything else. They will say what they need to get votes, period.

I'm definietely not saying the Party is sexist or that any leaders of it are either. I'm just saying they would say no to sexism/racism/ageism no matter what because they need those votes.

Is shitting on your wife via public humiliation a sexist thing to do? Signs point to yes.

The only ones trumpeting that now are Hillary supporters who blame Obamas win on sexism against Hillary.

I think its pretty ironic that one of the most prominent sexists of our time gets trumpeted around here as if he's some sort of god. Meanwhile, he treats his wife like trash... fucks her over... and lies to the country. Yet the supporters of the woman he screwed over the most defend him to the death.

Its almost too twisted for me... and I'm really twisted.

I would also love to know what the Platform says about racism, but some one posted a link...so I think I'll read it.

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I guess your not over it.

I WAS/AM DISGUSTED BY BOTH

to suggest that only disenfranchised Hillary supporters give a shit about what the Democratic party says and does about women's rights and the real, tangible problems inherent in our culture is fucking STUPID and you should be ashamed.

Through this logic you also indirectly paint Obama as somehow not responsible for tackling sexism; I'm sure many Obama supporters would point out that he is certainly concerned for women's rights above and beyond electioneering.

I really, truly hope you don't actually reduce systematic, institutionalized inequalities and our party's response and plans to deal with them as solely the concern of "Hillary supporters who blame Obamas win on sexism against Hillary".

Personally, I think Hillary was awful and her campaign set women back for a myriad of reasons. But that's not the point here; your attitude towards anyone bringing up the issue of sexism is.

Disgusting. Get a grip.

(sorry, couldn't resist)!

and no, I'm not a PUMA :eyes:

I was curious. I guess you can't ask questions here.

and the party, because we have Obama nominated, is in some sort of United Colors of Benetton Utopia. As such, anyone even mentioning sexism is a disenfranchised Hillary supporter cum PUMA, and anyone mentioning race is somehow trying to pigeonhole Obama into his ethnicity. It's frustrating.

You should have been more specific and asked for a quote from a paper or something not so general.

Because your question came off almost as a joke topic, you got a lot of joke replies.

EX 1-

Q- So what does the Democratic Platform say about sexism?
Just wondering
A- (trying to be funny) that it's good

EX 2-

Q- So what does the Democratic Platform say about sexism?
Does anyone have a specific quote from a doctrine stating what the Democratic party believes?
A- (most likely a real answer)

who knows though, maybe you would have gotten joke replies either way.

present company included. :hi:

it is pretty fucking sad

I will respond again after researching your posting history and deciding whether or not you have ulterior motives for your comment. In the mean time, please report to headquarters.

so DUers who don't goose-step to a certain view get "THE TREATMENT". GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! :rofl:

you DO know I'm shitting you right?! It's hard to tell these days....

I DIGS YOUR STYLE!!! :thumbsup:

I heart you too, Comrade Skittles, in a Party-approved manner. :evilgrin:

I'm sure there are trolls, but the mods will deal with them if they're "dangerous" or "disruptive".I'd rather just give someone the benefit of the doubt, and I have better things to do than research the posting history of someone I don't like so I can justify my snarky little outbursts.

But hey, it's a free board, do what gets you off.

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Actually, better not, he said that he didn't watch any cable TV. Therefore, he didn't notice any sexism in the press.

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Don't insult me by playing games.

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just wondering.

only exists in the eyes of bitter and useless old hags, donchaknow.

But I'm sure the Democratic party is against it and especially our nominee. Don't you?

Of course it won't endorse sexism. I know that.

I just wanted to know what it said on the issue.

And I got my answer, so enough of your defensive B.S.

However very coincidentally 95% of the time when someone asks a snarky flamebait question, that question is usually followed by "just askin", or "just wonderin". That may explain the defensive responses you've recieved.

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But thanks anyway.

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