The glorification of First Ladies pisses me off.

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I mentioned this in history class and was called sexist. I believe that it is the opposite of sexist. I think that there are women in this country that would be much better leaders that don't get a chance because they don't marry the president.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']Details, please. I'm thinking that there's more to the story if you were called sexist.[/QUOTE]

No, all I said was "I don't think that we should revere First Ladies as we do, they may do some good but only because they are put in a position where it is expected of them."

Then some preppy idiot cut me off and the teacher resumed teaching.
 
[quote name='mykevermin']How did they call that sexist, then? For what reason?[/QUOTE]

No reason, just the generic shout of "That's sexist" that most teenage girls spout out. The teacher didn't say anything.
 
[quote name='smalien1']I mentioned this in history class and was called sexist. I believe that it is the opposite of sexist. I think that there are women in this country that would be much better leaders that don't get a chance because they don't marry the president.[/QUOTE]

Because the first lady gets so much more attention than the rest of the Bush administration.
 
[quote name='smalien1']No reason, just the generic shout of "That's sexist" that most teenage girls spout out. The teacher didn't say anything.[/QUOTE]Stupid bitches don't know their place. ;)
 
[quote name='smalien1']No, all I said was "I don't think that we should revere First Ladies as we do, they may do some good but only because they are put in a position where it is expected of them."

Then some preppy idiot cut me off and the teacher resumed teaching.[/QUOTE]

Well, some first ladies have done a lot, outside of what is expected of them. Eleanor roosevelt and hillary clinton probably the most notable. Laura bush is undeserving of the reverance, as she owes her fame entirely to her husband. There are a few woman who essentially ran the white house when their husbands became ill. It wasn't expected of them, but there husbands had to step back for them to step up so they're somewhere in the middle. Eleanor was very strong and independent but would have been unknown otherwise. Though she still went above and beyond what was expected (often against what was expected) and did so on her own initiative.

Hillary was politically active and had the makings of a politician before bill ever came around. Without him I wouldn't be suprised if she still reached the house or possibly the senate. Her husband made it easier for her and gave her a more visible platform, but her involvement in politics are not the result of her husband being president.

Basically I think some first ladys are essentially housewives and fit your description. Some have gone above and beyond whats was expected. And there are a select few who truly deserve the respect they recieve, if not more. Personally I don't think your opinion is really sexist even if I don't really agree. But, considering how broad the statement is, it doesn't suprise me that some find it that way.
 
[quote name='smalien1']No reason, just the generic shout of "That's sexist" that most teenage girls spout out. The teacher didn't say anything.[/QUOTE]

It's one of those things you can't recover from - accusations of racism or sexism carry a magical "guilty until proven innocent" quality in this society.
 
[quote name='alonzomourning23']Well, some first ladies have done a lot, outside of what is expected of them. Eleanor roosevelt and hillary clinton probably the most notable. Laura bush is undeserving of the reverance, as she owes her fame entirely to her husband. There are a few woman who essentially ran the white house when their husbands became ill. It wasn't expected of them, but there husbands had to step back for them to step up so they're somewhere in the middle. Eleanor was very strong and independent but would have been unknown otherwise. Though she still went above and beyond what was expected (often against what was expected) and did so on her own initiative.

Hillary was politically active and had the makings of a politician before bill ever came around. Without him I wouldn't be suprised if she still reached the house or possibly the senate. Her husband made it easier for her and gave her a more visible platform, but her involvement in politics are not the result of her husband being president.

Basically I think some first ladys are essentially housewives and fit your description. Some have gone above and beyond whats was expected. And there are a select few who truly deserve the respect they recieve, if not more. Personally I don't think your opinion is really sexist even if I don't really agree. But, considering how broad the statement is, it doesn't suprise me that some find it that way.[/QUOTE]
Isn't it funny how your examples are the two that have some of the worst things said about them?
 
The true American way would be if once the President was elected they dumped his old baggy wife for a huge breasted USA flag bikini wearing bimbo. That would be awsome.
 
[quote name='niceguyshawne']Isn't it funny how your examples are the two that have some of the worst things said about them?[/QUOTE]

The same goes for their husbands. While I'm not really aware what negative stuff people say against eleanor roosevelt (currently, not when she was first lady), having negative stuff said against you doesn't mean much. Reagan, clinton, roosevelt etc. did a lot and are considered great by many, and hated by others.

As far as I know no one really argues that hillary or eleanor were just housewives who "knew their place" and whose only goal was to support their husband.
 
[quote name='Mono`']The true American way would be if once the President was elected they dumped his old baggy wife for a huge breasted USA flag bikini wearing bimbo. That would be awsome.[/QUOTE]


You are a special little guy aren't you.

Is this why the rankings were changed?
 
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