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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."

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


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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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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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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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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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“”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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......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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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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"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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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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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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"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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“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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