sarah palin and the starbucks coffee cup quote
By on October 6th, 2008
I never really get into blogging about politics here on PPnG. I leave that topic to many other news sources out there, both on and offline where anyone can get their fill.
Yet today I felt compelled to blog about a comment Sarah Palin–Republican Vice Presidential candidate–made yesterday at a California rally (now spiraling in cyberspace) that just pissed me off.
“There’s a place in Hell reserved for women who don’t support other women,” the Alaska Governor said, claiming she was quoting former Clinton Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Actually, what Madeleine Albright really said was, “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” and it had nothing to do with politics. Albright went on to say,
This campaign is not about gender, it is about which candidate has an agenda that will improve the lives of all Americans, including women. The truth is, if you care about the status of women in our society and in our troubled economy, the best choice by far is Obama-Biden.”
I agree. And Sarah, if you want us women to vote for you, threatening us with hell (like we don’t already know what that is) or simply spewing nonsense won’t get you anywhere. I know you’re just trying to create buzz, but please try and tame that ego.
In my line of work (Planet Pink n’ Green) I get to see (on a daily basis) how women really do support one another and it’s a breathe of fresh air. We do it through caring about each other, coming together to create community and with a collective commitment to better the world.
So Sarah, I know we share the same gender but that’s all we share. Please stop trying to manipulate us. We’re smarter than that.
October 6th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Bravo’ Cheryl
October 6th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Thanks for calling her out on this! I, too, generally avoid politics on my blog and in my online networking spheres, but I feel this “candidate” has done more to damage women than to advance. She relies on the stereotypes of manipulation and physical attraction rather than competing on the merits of her qualifications.
October 6th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Theresa, Yes! It’s insulting isn’t is?
October 6th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
October 6th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Thank you for pointing this out Cheryl. I also have tried to tiptoe around politics on Everyday Just Living (http://bambootique.wordpress.com) but I’m starting to rethink that, especially when damaging, guilt-inducing statements like this are being flung around by a clearly incompetent candidate. There’s also a special place for women (and men!) who regularly use deceit and half-truths to advance their harmful agenda. That place is not the White House and I am going to stay optimistic that Americans will, in the end, choose wisely. Beth
October 6th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Thank you for the blog! She is an absolute embarrassment. There are so many incredible women who are helping this world in a strong and positive way! Thank you for showing this on your blog!
October 7th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Cheryl,
You’re absolutely right! Thanks for posting this. Having maverick sized McComments shoved down our throats in the name of women and the American People is nauseating.
October 7th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Amen, Sister! Sarah scares me everytime she speaks! I’ve been very turned off by politics for years - it’s so nice to be passionate about them again because Obama’s running!
October 8th, 2008 at 8:37 am
All the republicans have in this champagne is fear, lies, and smears. They have put Palin out-front to deliver it with a smile and a wink. I feel deeply sorry for her. Thank you Cheryl for clarifying this incident with Palin. I saw a blurb about it but didn’t understand the context of what actually happened, so thank you for pointing it out. Palin is outrageous. She doesn’t represent my views or values and does not have my support. –Cyndi
October 8th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Hi again Cheryl,
I wrote a post today about this incident and linked to your blog:
http://bambootique.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/women-helping-women/
This is all so outrageous and unfortunate. Thankfully it will be over soon…
Beth