Posted on 09/11/2008 1:51:55 PM PDT by CommonsensicalCat
By now everyone has heard Obama's "lipstick on a pig" quote. Those who are for McCain and Palin have chimed in that it is obviously a sexist remark made about Palin. Those in the Obama camp point out that he has used the phrase before and that even McCain has used the phrase. So who is right and who is wrong? Let's look a bit deeper.
It is absolutely correct that both Obama and McCain have used this relatively common phrase before. McCain admits he has used the term numerous times. Obama used it to describe Bush having given General Patraeus an impossible mission. I don't think anyone is in disagreement that it is an often used phrase in Washington.
So what is all the hubbub about? In law you can help prove a crime or criminal mindset by showing a propensity to do that crime over and over. If I go out and get drunk on the town, I may or may not be an alcoholic. If I go out and get drunk on the town repeatedly, I probably am an alcoholic. The underlying question then is whether or not Obama is sexist. While some people have said that his "lipstick on a pig" comment is not worthy of much attention, it certainly could not be said that his being sexist is not worthy of attention. So is Obama sexist or not?
Having researched the topic, there is no doubt in my mind that he is. Not wishing to make such a broad statement without proof, I submit to you that Obama has a history of making sexist statements which can only lead me to believe, he is a sexist.
Indeed Geraldine Ferraro, a Democrat that has the honor of being the first female Vice President nominee called Obama sexist. She has since thrown her support behind him, picking party over gender now that Hillary is not an option. But let us look to Hillary herself who continually alleged that Obama and his starstruck media was sexist.
Then you have the numerous little jabs that Obama has taken at women. If you come to the conclusion that Obama is not sexist, then surely you cannot say he is not chauvinistic. While in Allentown Mr. Obama said to a woman at the Tama Manufacturing plant that "you look like you might be a dancer. "You're big time. You are gorgeous." Then while in Scranton Obama tried to convince a Hillary supporter to change allegiance by suggesting "I'll give you a kiss." At an address at Tulane University Obama stated, "You challenge the status quo and suddenly the claws come out" when referring to attacks aimed at him by Clinton. Finally, when asked a question by a female autoworker, Obama said "hold on sweetie" avoiding the question so he could go pose for a photo shoot.
While none of these jabs in and of themselves constitute blatant sexism, when viewed in light of the totality of the evidence, they show a pattern. This coupled with the fact that Sarah Palin had already taken personal possession of the lipstick comments with her "lipstick on a pitbull" comment makes Obama's use of the phrase very questionable. In fact, right after making the comment, Obama began to talk about Sarah Palin. This leads to the conclusion that either Barack Obama is a reckless unintelligent person who does not have a good mastery of the English language, which is not the case. Or, he is sexist. You have the information, you decide. One way or the other, the "lipstick on a pig" comment is more important than some are letting on.
“Who would you let babysit your kids: {MaCain/Palin} or {Obama/Biden}?”
You just came up with a great campaign ad for McCain!
STE=Q
Okay, Obama has said that he wasn’t calling Palin a pig. Well, that is what it seems like. Many people are offended. No matter what he “meant” to say, the fact is that he insulted Mrs. Palin.
This shows that Obama isn’t smart enough to be President, if he said something this stupid, and then doesn’t apologise for insulting women. He just doesn’t have enough experience in life, to be President. He and Biden, who insulted Indians, (and if you know the story, about him hosting a middle eastern group, being late, serving them ham and offering them booze, while his wife arrives in a low cut dress....all against Muslim beliefs) just can not be trusted to represent us to the world, where they will make these kinds of mistakes all the time.
> You just came up with a great campaign ad for McCain!
I hope they use it, then! Compliments of their good mate from New Zealand.
I heard that on Letterman he said “the pig was McCain and the lipstick was Sarah” ... grrrrrrrrrr
On Television - before he went on David Letterman’s show - Barack Obama said “enough” about “lipstick on a pig.”
Then he goes on David Letterman’s show and talks more about it - and for quite some time.
Why didn’t he tell Letterman “enough!” ?
You see, Hillary never said anything close to “What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.”
Sarah Palin did. Obama’s comments were an attack on Sarah Palin, and his “cold fish” comments following these were meant to attack the part of Sarah “Barracuda.”
When Obama said “enough,” it was for everyone else - not for him.
That’s why some call him Barack Obeyme.
Empty kaffiyeh
I don't believe Obama knew what he was saying - but if you watch all the dems sitting there - dems who starting cheering and whooping it up - THEY “got it”.
And they were tacky.
Obama should have reacted quickly and said, “no, I'm not talking about Sarah”. But he was taken aback by the uproar too. Obama does classic Freudian slips - like his “muslim faith” comment - he gets rattled - and the "slips" break through his cool.
EXACTLY!!! there is NO doubt that he was flipping Hillary off....and I have NO doubt that he aimed his lipstick remark directly at Gov. Palin.....I don’t care WHAT he *says.*
One more thing: Anyone know where I can sign up to join the Lipstick Club?
;-)))
Close...actually he said Sarah was lipstick and McCain's policies is the pig.
Along with giving Hillary the finger and the lipstick remark, it just shows is an out and out liar. And I don’t respect anyone who sees it otherwise and makes me question their honor if they continue to lie for him or lie to themselves. It was quite obvious with the pauses, on the Hillary/finger clip and the lipstick clip exactly what he meant.
He makes me sick and I pray we don’t get this lying loser in the White House.
Yikes. Obama has a problem.
Thanks! I hate to misquote - unlike the MSM ... I like to get things accurate when I pass them on.
jane
Did you know that according to the latest liberal ruling that the use of the term ‘community organizer’ is now considered a racial slur? I kid you not! McCain and Sarah really need to mind their P’s & Q’s.
obumpa
The best thing for the McCain team to do is not express outrage but to make a joke out of it. Humor at Obama’s expense will go a lot further than trying to exact an apology out of Obama. Just have Palin carefully bring out her lipstick at the next campaign stop and apply it while asking “I hope this is good enough for Barack” or some sarcastic comment like that. Humor wears a lot better on voters than anger.
“hey sweetie”
You can give a dipstick a Harvard law degree, but it’s still a dipstick.
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