I was wondering what line of questions for the Veep debate that would be immune from cries of sexism and might be difficult to reply without talking points.

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In a recent article McSexist,  McCain's War on Women by Kate Sheppard in In These Times, the writer points out a host of reasons why women should not vote for John McCain.

She writes:

Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) campaign and the media would have us believe that herds of disaffected women voters will be stampeding to the Republicans this year because a woman candidate won't be on the presidential ballot in November.

McCain's campaign has been making a clear play for women voters in recent weeks, hosting conference calls with Republican women and touting that his policies on national security, the economy and healthcare appeal to women voters.

But the suggestion that women -- and feminist women, at that -- will be lining up behind him is a fairytale. At least, it should be. McCain's record and policies on issues of importance to women are neither moderate nor maverick.

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"Frailty, thy name is woman."

Sound familiar? how about this one:

"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned"

Whether taken as a compliment or insult, there is no doubt these phrases are sexist.  

Do women really experience anger on some greater level then men?  Are women less able to control their emotions?  Are women more likely to take rash actions, to make impulsive decisions based on their emotions?

To think so is surely sexist, which is why I say:

Sexism, Thy Name Is John McCain

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Although I reside in a body controlled by both x and y chromosomes, and I obviously possess male genitalia, in my adult life I have always considered myself in solidarity with feminists and feminist ideals. I have chosen a profession in which women outnumber men by huge proportions- I'm not just a teacher, but a special education teacher. I am one of those men who has deep and genuine friendships with females as well as males. I feel that I can accurately identify sexism or misogyny when I see them and I am repulsed by both. I could go on, but hopefully you get the point.

I am hoping that if I take the time to spell out my process for deciding to support Obama for president, I may be able to help reduce the tendency of those who have opposed Obama's nomination to simplify their characterizations of Obama supporters as X-label, or y-label. I have become alarmed at how the incidents of sexism, especially in the media, have turned off so many Clinton supporters to the point that they may actually be willing to support McCain over the Democratic nominee.

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Ferraro has disgraced herself throughout this primary season.  Now she wants to inflict more damage to the Dems chances in November.  That's right, she is accusing Obama of sexism!  Get real, Ferraro.

They need to put Ferraro out to pasture.  She's nothing but  a liability.

She's mad because Obama called Clinton "likeable enough".  This is sexism?  Give me a break.  Go vote for McCain and his pro-woman (yes tongue firmly in cheek) policies.

It's one thing (true or not) to cry that the media is sexist and unfair, but don't project such b.s. onto Obama.  Didn't Clinton herself once utter that she isn't someone to stay home and bake cookies?  Where was the outcry then Ferraro?

This lady is out of bounds,classless, and petulant.

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