When what could be considered misguided or inappropriate remarks are made about a liberal female public figure and a similar situation occurs with a conservative female public figure, Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann and others have claimed there’s a perceived double standard as it pertains to the reaction from the media.
For instance in 2008, then-MSNBC anchor David Shuster made the comment that it seemed like then-Democratic presidential nominee contender Hillary Clinton was “pimping” her daughter out for the sake of furthering her campaign. There was instant outrage and Shuster ultimately served a suspension from MSNBC.
However, on Friday night’s “Real Time” on HBO, host Bill Maher referred to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a “dumb twat.” It was hardly noticed by anyone in the media beyond Fox News, and Maher doesn’t look as if he’ll be punished anytime soon.
But on Wednesday night’s “On the Record with Greta van Sustren” on the Fox News Channel, Palin had the opportunity to respond to that standard, which she dismissed as being part of the business of politics.
“Of course – women are held to a different standard in all areas,” Palin said. “My point is going to be so what – let’s just work harder, produce more, produce better and get over it. I’m through whining about a liberal press that holds especially conservative women to a different standard because it doesn’t do me any good to whine about it.”
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Now that's the Palin I want to see running for office. The fact is if we are going to restore the greatness of this nation we simply must just do it and leave the trash behind. It's the crab principle. If one crab wants out of the pot all the others grab on to drag it down. I taught my daughter this and she struggled with it but soon learned the hard way that your only real obstacle to success are the very people surrounding you. Choose you friends by character not their social approval of you.
"that's the Palin I want to see running for office"
Apparently you're in a distinct minority, even among Republicans. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/25/a…
Nice jump James. I didn't say I was going to vote for her, just that I want to see her run. It's the process that matters and I know you will even agree that if we let the establishment pick our candidates we'll wind up with a cabal like we've already got. When the debates are over then it's time to choose the best of the lot.
"I didn't say I was going to vote for her, just that I want to see her run."
Good point–sorry about that. I feel the same way, of course (hoping she'll run), and do agree with you that if the establishment picks the candidates we'll get more of the same. Sadly, with each side spending a billion dollars in the next race–and with the help of the "Citizens United" case–I strongly suspect that's exactly what we'll get.
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I want to comment on Trump;
Yes, he's an egotist, yes he's a media hog,. and he may have shifted his views on several issues but let's be pragmatic he is a multi billionaire. The Obama forces with Soros behind him will be spending many millions to get Obama re elected. Trump said in an interview that he is willing to spend up to 6 million on his campaign. What other Republican can match those figures? I've listened to Trump. I do feel that he is a true American and will stand for our conservative principles. So whom would you rather have, Obama or Trump?? Realistically money will buy this election. Obama is taking us down a very slippery slope towards destruction of our country. The choice to me is simple.
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She should be at home taking care of her little boy instead of letting someone else do it for her while she runs all over shooting off her mouth. Her hair always looks like it hasn't been combed for forty years.
Old Timer,
Get a life ! What woman in your past hurt you ? Your comment is unjustified & just plain sick !
LOOK at her. My comment is just plain FACT!!!!
yea, and where did you get your so-called FACT? Out of your imagination, if so it's working overtime and you'll suffer a burn-out, OH, I'm sorry, that already has happened
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Speaking of double standards by the media, has anyone noticed that the media says Palin's family is fair game because she "puts them out there" and yet we constantly see Obama getting of the plane with his "first daughter" beside him rather than the first lady? Does this mean that the eldest daughter is now fair game? Is he putting her out there? Yeah right! It will be a cold day in hell before anyone has the cajones to attack Obama's childeren.
This is the same media that has proclaimed that Michelle Obama is the most fashionable First Lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. Of course they're not going to go after the children. I'm surprised the eldest daughter hasn't already been nominated for a Nobel prize. Give me a break.
Surely others have noticed some of the inappropriate clothing the current First Lady has worn to public functions. Dressing oddly is NOT synonymous or comparable with dressing fashionably. I certainly haven't noticed any ladies copying Mrs. Obama's "fashion" style like women did in the 60's with the then Mrs. Kennedy's apparel choices.
I remember during the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Nancy Pelosi's daughter was on some Fox News program and said that she didn't respect Palin because she was a Conservative and a step back for feminism. That statement, which is repeated by many liberal women in the Bay Area ( I live in San Francisco), is just another way of saying "Conservative Women are a threat to our liberal agenda". It's almost like a meth-amphetamine user, they think EVERYBODY is on speed and if not, they should because they want everyone to live a miserable existence like themselves. Liberalism is a miserable way of life, they hate everything and everyone who don't think like them. Therefore, we are the enemy.
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