Comments on: Only Liberal Women Worthy of Celebration?

By: Tricia

Tricia — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:50:22 +0000

Donna: Palin’s candidacy has sadly opened a whole new chapter in the Mommy Wars, and that’s my biggest disappointment. Agree or disagree with her politics or her record, but I’ll never understand why women attack other women based on the choices we all make regarding career and family. The choice is personal, and I’m thankful we even have a choice. I thought that was the whole point. Nobody should vote for her simply because she’s a woman, but there’s no reason not to celebrate this moment. I feel completely disillusioned, disappointed and even angry that this is going on.

Love this quote from Madeleine Albright: “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.”

I really appreciated the following article from Leslie Morgan Steiner. She’s the author of the book, “The Mommy Wars.”
http://www.mommytrackd.com/where-heart-is

By: donna

donna — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:18 +0000

It makes me mad that people think Palin can’t do this while she has a pregnant daughter or a special needs child.She has the support of her whole family, if she thought that she could’t do this I think she is a woman who would not jeperdize her family morals or values to take this on and do something that she strongly belives in.

I admire her and think she is a strong person who can take this on and do a great job.I am sad to think that woman across America would give something up that they strongly belive in because of their family.

No one wants their teenage daughter to get pregnant and no one wants a special needs child, but life should not be put on hold for it.

You go Sara Palin!

By: stepping over the junk

stepping over the junk — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:01:26 +0000

I just might not vote this time around. just kidding. stepping over the junks last blog post..start of a new era

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:36:05 +0000

Sam: You just helped me to feel incredibly glad that I’ve not yet had a chance to figure out twitter. When I read all sorts of rude things, about either side, it makes my head explode. Very, very messy.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:37:22 +0000

I think some of the nastiest comments are on Twitter. I’m scared to log on.
I think it’s great when people are passionate about what they believe in, but geez… why do some people have to be so rude? You wouldn’t believe some of the things I’ve read this past week!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:12:02 +0000

Lisa, I agree. I don’t think it’s her “fault” that her daughter is pregnant. She shouldn’t be viewed poorly because of that. The comments about abstinence, and morals are wrong IMO. As are the comments about returning to work so early with a special needs child.

As a parent, I can’t imagine doing what she did. I don’t think she’s awful for it, or a bad mother, but it’s something I would never, ever do. She could have put this on hold for 4 years, strengthened her politics and herself and tried then. Not accepting the nom now isn’t the end of her career.

I wish people would leave her kids out of it. But, her kids would be out of it had she turned this down. So, some of the blame has to lie with her.

I’m sure Bristol is an amazing young woman who will come through this better and stronger than she was before. But, she’d shouldn’t have to come through this in the spotlight.

I don’t see this as Palin’s life long dream. I see that she was a PTA mom that wanted roads fixed. And again, she’s not giving it up, but putting it on hold.

I respect that not everyone feels the same though.

Jens last blog post..Nanaisms

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:36:38 +0000

Palin’s children are off limits. The only thing I have to say on the subject is from my own experience. I am the daughter of a teenage mother, and 36 years ago when a young girl became pregnant the school system forced her to drop out. I’ve always resented that for my mom…the very idea that she was forced to leave behind something she loved because she chose to have me.

I wonder how I would feel or what I would think if my grandmother had given up the opportunity to make history because of my impending birth. I could be thankful my mom and I had that type of support, or more likely, I would shrink at the very idea that the women in my family gave up their dreams.

For a heartwarming response to this news, please take a moment to read Mrs. G.’s post, Tired Part Two. Here’s the link:

http://derfwadmanor.blogspot.com/2008/09/tiredpart-two.html

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:25:59 +0000

Jen, I agree with you. It does feel like she contributed to the focus on her as a mom by her lead in when introduced to the world. She can’t use her mom qualities as a means of endearing us to her and then say they are off limits to scrutiny.

Still, it is a real head scratcher to hear women who demand fathers play an equal role in the care of their children put all of the weight of a child’s challenges/mistakes on a mother who isn’t there full time. It essentially lets father’s off the hook and sends the message we don’t really expect them to be there. It’s as if when it comes down to it mothers really are the ones expected to raise and mold the kids on their own.

Lisa Ps last blog post..McCain Who?

By: donna

donna — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:17:29 +0000

I am really proud of Palin for continuing to run and to stand up for all of her beliefs and morals. I was a teenager that also found myself pregnant at the age of 15. I feel that if my mother had to step down for something that she was running for because I was pregnant, it would make me feel that she was ashamed of me and didn’t want the family name talked about. Well guess what, every one is already talking and she should hold her head high and continue on. This happened and her daughter should NOT be made to feel dirty or ashamed. I am sure that she did not want this to happen. Kudos to them both for doing the right thing. It makes me proud to be an American when people stand up for their beliefs. She is a very strong woman in my opinion and will do a great job. Her divulging her personal life does not make her less of a woman, only stronger. Her personal life would be talked about no matter what.
I think that she is a woman who can give her family what they need and also the people what they need.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:37:26 +0000

Lisa P: I’m not sure if there’s therapy for agreeing with Lohan. There may be a treatment center…:o)

Last night when I heard CNN reporters once again refer to the Republican party as, “a bunch of old white guys,” I was really happy Palin is on the ticket and will hopefully bring some different perspective and additional debate to the Republicans and to the nation.

I am hearing the same stuff we hear during mommy war battles about whether or not she’s a good mother because of her career and family choices, etc. It’s a 20th century debate that won’t go away…all the judgment of women as mothers depending on how their career aspirations tie into their family lives. Rarely do we target men with the same issues. Drives me a bit crazy. Who needs more mommy guilt, especially from other mothers?

I’m looking forward to Palin’s speech tonight, to learning more about her, and to learning more about the GOP platform so that I can more thoroughly compare it to the Democrats’.