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Defending Pelosi (WashTimes Hot Button Column)
Washington Times ^ | 5/20/2009 | Amanda Carpenter

Posted on 05/20/2009 8:23:42 AM PDT by markomalley

Sympathetic media commentators are rushing to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's defense against Republican men, accusing them of sexism toward Washington's most powerful woman.

The liberal-leaning Media Matters compiled a video of male conservative pundits making fun of the speaker's rumored use of Botox. Rush Limbaugh took it a step further, saying the best way to limit unwanted pregnancy would be to post Mrs. Pelosi's image in cheap motel rooms.

"How do these people handle a strong-willed woman like Pelosi?" MSNBC's Ed Schultz lectured in his Monday show. "Well, they revert to calling her offensive names like 'hag'; they make demeaning comments like 'Botox withdrawal'; they talk about fashion and they couple it with waterboarding."

Then, he played the Media Matters' video.

Mr. Schultz, however, did think it was fair game to question 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's mothering ability in light of her teenage daughter's pregnancy.

In a September CNN appearance he said, "The facts are this. What kind of mother is she? Is she prepared to be the vice president? Is she going to be totally focused on the issues?" He also made the analogy: "Most professional gardeners have a really nice yard. ... Most professional gardeners cut their own lawn. ... It seems to me they have trouble in their backyard."

Regardless of his thoughts on Mrs. Palin, Mr. Schultz isn't the only one upset about criticism of Mrs. Pelosi. Bonnie Erbe, host of PBS' women-centric "To the Contrary" wrote about the Media Matters montage on her blog for U.S. News & World Report, though she couldn't quite avoid the insult-game herself.

"The genesis of such hatred?" she asked. "None of these guys could ever get a date with a woman as accomplished or attractive as Madame Speaker."

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Not only are the Dhims delirious, they are blind

Oh, if you click on the link, you'll find her observations on "goober" Lindsey Graham and "stuffed sausage" Meghan McCain

1 posted on 05/20/2009 8:23:43 AM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley
Sympathetic media commentators are rushing to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's defense against Republican men, accusing them of sexism toward Washington's most powerful woman.

After the treatment that Sarah Palin and Carrie Prejean suffered from in the media, the charge of "sexism" can never ever ever again be used against conservatives.

Too many silent feminazis stood by and said nothing.

2 posted on 05/20/2009 8:25:19 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley

Media Matters = OJ Simpson Battered Womens Shelter


3 posted on 05/20/2009 8:28:23 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (If you haven't purged you company of 0bama supporters, you are part of the problem.)
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To: markomalley

Pelosi is the recipient of sharp barbs, because of her idiotic stances on issues. She does not have idiotic stances on issues because of the sharp barbs.

If it’s too hot in the kitchen, then get out Nancy.


4 posted on 05/20/2009 8:28:30 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Obama is mentally a child of ten. Just remember that when he makes statements and issues policy.)
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To: Timesink; martin_fierro; reformed_democrat; Loyalist; =Intervention=; PianoMan; GOPJ; ...

Media Schadenfreude and Media Shenanigans PING


5 posted on 05/20/2009 8:29:11 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley

The great thing about a liberal WOMAN in trouble:

Other women are far more HARSH against women, than any man would ever dare admit.

Rush calls it the “Queen Bee” effect, when those attacks come from other, powerful women.

It is simple, green eyed envy when it comes from the rank and file and the unwashed.


6 posted on 05/20/2009 8:29:23 AM PDT by Kansas58
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To: a fool in paradise
The feminazis were and are rather quite about Bill Clinton -—
Feminism is a political tool, more than a political goal.

Liberals call their enemies “sexist” but their allies, on issues, can do whatever they want to do.

7 posted on 05/20/2009 8:31:04 AM PDT by Kansas58
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To: markomalley

I guess we can no longer call a hag , a hag.

The media is upset with us callin Pelosi while they call Michelle Obama a beauty.

Maybe they are blind.

Many thought Nancy’s lies would ruin her. ha ha
The Dems will never give up a good liar , now if they had someone of integrity in their party, that guy would be gone.
Come to think of it Zell is gone.


8 posted on 05/20/2009 8:31:14 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: markomalley

“”How do these people handle a strong-willed woman like Pelosi?” MSNBC’s Ed Schultz lectured in his Monday show. “Well, they revert to calling her offensive names like ‘hag’”

If the face fits....


9 posted on 05/20/2009 8:33:26 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective.)
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To: markomalley
......Not only are the Dhims delirious, they are blind .....

They are scared. All know the tight faced Cheshire one lied


10 posted on 05/20/2009 8:34:20 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Crucify ! Crucify ! Crucify him!!)
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To: markomalley

This treatment of Pelosi is despicable and only hurts Republicans.

There is PLENTY to go after Pelosi for without resorting to low remarks on her appearance.


11 posted on 05/20/2009 8:34:54 AM PDT by Lorianne
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To: markomalley
"None of these guys could ever get a date with a woman as accomplished or attractive as Madame Speaker."

ROTFLMAO. He biggest accomplishment was marrying a Fat Cat multimillionaire and as for 'attractive' --- well, lets just say that someone must need an eye examination.

12 posted on 05/20/2009 8:35:06 AM PDT by Ditto
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To: markomalley

republicans are treating pelosi a lot better than the dems treat sarah palin, and miss california!


13 posted on 05/20/2009 8:35:46 AM PDT by camle (keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
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To: markomalley

Bonnie Erbe says the attacks on Pelosi are sexist, the genesis of which is, “None of these guys could ever get a date with a woman as accomplished or attractive as Madame Speaker.”

You can’t make this stuff up.


14 posted on 05/20/2009 8:37:53 AM PDT by sig226 (1/21/13 . . . He's not my president . . . Impeach Obama . . . whatever)
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To: a fool in paradise
After the treatment that Sarah Palin and Carrie Prejean suffered from in the media, the charge of "sexism" can never ever ever again be used against conservatives.

They not only went after Sarah Palin, but her husband and children, including her Down Syndrome baby.

15 posted on 05/20/2009 8:38:34 AM PDT by mia
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To: Kansas58
The new UN envoy to Haiti is getting a little behind in his work:

Bill Clinton Caught Groping ‘Nanny’ Star (Fran Drescher) (May 20, 2009)


16 posted on 05/20/2009 8:39:32 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley
"The genesis of such hatred?" she asked. "None of these guys could ever get a date with a woman as accomplished or attractive as Madame Speaker."

Damn, he's got me pegged! He sees that my mocking hides an unrequited crush on Nancy. Curse you, Ed Schultz! /s

17 posted on 05/20/2009 8:40:10 AM PDT by denydenydeny ("I'm sure this goes against everything you've been taught, but right and wrong do exist"-Dr a)
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To: mia

Meanwhile Joe Biden’s cokie daughter is out of the media circles. Same with Barack Obama’s own cocaine abuse.


18 posted on 05/20/2009 8:40:18 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: Ditto; All

“From the beginning, the Pelosis have had a bicoastal relationship, with Paul Pelosi living and working in San Francisco and spending about a week or so each month with his wife in Washington.”

Smart guy!


19 posted on 05/20/2009 8:41:16 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective.)
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To: Venturer
The media is upset with us callin Pelosi while they call Michelle Obama a beauty.

I don't slag Michelle Obama's looks. It doesn't contribute to anything.

But the Pravda Media is lying through their teeth when a stroke magazine like Maxim calls her one of the 100 hottest babes.

20 posted on 05/20/2009 8:42:04 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley

Hey Ed Schultz: Did Pelosi friggin’ lie or not? Get back to real journalism instead of defending your Democrat masters.


21 posted on 05/20/2009 8:42:23 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" - Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
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To: a fool in paradise
The vitriol of the Liberals toward Conservatives is frightening.
22 posted on 05/20/2009 8:44:16 AM PDT by mia
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To: Lorianne
There is PLENTY to go after Pelosi for without resorting to low remarks on her appearance.

The people making fun of Pelosi aren't elected officials. I have yet to hear a Republican disparage Pelosi's looks.

23 posted on 05/20/2009 8:44:44 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" - Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
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To: Kansas58

The answer is make the Stalinists live by their own rules.

They shall not be permitted to use the c-word against women again.

And these aren’t the only examples.

Look at how they treated Linda Tripp, Katherine Harris, and Condi Rice.


24 posted on 05/20/2009 8:49:15 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley

What a bunch of hypocrites. They sure don’t have a problem when such terms are used against conservative women.


25 posted on 05/20/2009 8:49:47 AM PDT by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: a fool in paradise

Add the insulting way Condoleeza Rice was treated by the MSM and they can take their high horse, shove it and then ride out on it.


26 posted on 05/20/2009 8:50:15 AM PDT by SueRae
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

But they are high profile Republicans. It makes all Republicans look banal and low-bred.

And it’s completely unnecessary. Pelosi is deceiptful and stupid. No need criticize appearance.


27 posted on 05/20/2009 8:51:37 AM PDT by Lorianne
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To: MEGoody

Two wrongs don’t make a right.


28 posted on 05/20/2009 8:52:24 AM PDT by Lorianne
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To: markomalley
Amanda Carpenter, another Conservative Beauty:



The libs are just jealous
29 posted on 05/20/2009 8:53:00 AM PDT by GreatDaggar
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To: GreatDaggar

Wow


30 posted on 05/20/2009 8:53:59 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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To: Lorianne
Pelosi is deceiptful and stupid. No need criticize appearance.

Her plastic surgery was done for a vain reason. It's fair game.

Or are Michael Jackson nose jokes also off limits now?

But it does serve as a distraction from her corruption and bad policies and lies.

31 posted on 05/20/2009 8:55:00 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (If you like the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, the IRS, and the Post Office, you'll love govt Health Care)
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To: markomalley

Ahhh, poor widdle Nancy. Has to have the MSM protect her.

Wonder when they will turn?


32 posted on 05/20/2009 8:55:47 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: markomalley
"How do these people handle a strong-willed woman like Pelosi?" MSNBC's Ed Schultz lectured in his Monday show. "Well, they revert to calling her offensive names..."

Yeah, a Liberal would never revert to ad hominem...Riiiiight! (BS detectors blaring)

#1: "Pundits" or "Entertainers"? I haven't heard a single person of Republican or Conservative leadership doing anything other than pointing out what a Class-A hypocrite Mdme. Pelosi is.
#2 How does a Liberal Pundit handle valid criticism of a Liberal celebrity? By whining about how "cruel" conservative entertainers are. "Man up" Mdme Speaker! (It should be OK to insist that a woman get in touch with her "masculine side", right?)
#3 Beauty is skin deep. Take a long look at that picture AND her record, and be honest: do you see a hag or a beauty? If you're honest you'll acknowledge, Mdme. Pelosi IS a hag, even under the skin. Her behavior makes that clear.

33 posted on 05/20/2009 8:58:19 AM PDT by Nevermore (...just a typical cracker, clinging to my Constitutional rights...)
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To: markomalley
"None of these guys could ever get a date with a woman as accomplished or attractive as Madame Speaker."

Talk about delusions of grandeur....

34 posted on 05/20/2009 9:10:42 AM PDT by NRA1995 (I'd be embarrased to be driving a Yaris....)
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To: DoughtyOne

How dare you refer to a woman and use kitchen in the same sentence????

SEXIST!!!!
(sarcasm in case I have to say it)


35 posted on 05/20/2009 9:15:32 AM PDT by RaiderRose (No thanks, Barry. You can keep the Change.)
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To: RaiderRose

You’re right, I should have referred to scrubbing the bathroom floor. LOL


36 posted on 05/20/2009 9:20:45 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Obama is mentally a child of ten. Just remember that when he makes statements and issues policy.)
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To: markomalley

LOL! It isn’t sexist at all. If she were a man I’d still be saying the same things. Nan is a joke so just point and laugh.


37 posted on 05/20/2009 9:21:31 AM PDT by chris_bdba
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To: GreatDaggar

Ouch!


38 posted on 05/20/2009 9:21:42 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Obama is mentally a child of ten. Just remember that when he makes statements and issues policy.)
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To: a fool in paradise
They can dish it out, but they can't take it.

Also see the fake outrage that Dick Cheney actually defended his administration against all the Obamanation attacks.

39 posted on 05/20/2009 9:30:49 AM PDT by colorado tanker ("Lastly, I'd like to apologize for America's disproportionate response to Pearl Harbor . . . ")
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To: markomalley

40 posted on 05/20/2009 10:25:45 AM PDT by SmithL (The Golden State demands all of your gold)
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To: a fool in paradise

Michael Jackson is not a politician.


41 posted on 05/20/2009 2:48:27 PM PDT by Lorianne
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To: chris_bdba

Yes. But you’re using too much logic. The comment leftist/socialist defense is to hide behind the “victim” label whenever they’re attacked. That way, they never have to deal with their actual shortcomings. Remember Cynthia McKinney saying she was being persecuted because she was a black Congresswoman? That might’ve held some credibility back in 1967 but rang a bit hollow in the Condoleeza Rice era and post-Condoleeza Rice eras.


42 posted on 05/20/2009 3:46:16 PM PDT by ReformationFan
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To: markomalley

gggrrrrr....all of these make my blood boil.


43 posted on 05/21/2009 7:23:34 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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