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Hillary Will Not Let Women, Obama's Mom, Go Unheard

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Hana Maru
01/13/09

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THIS is what a feminist looks like.
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JinxyMcDeath
01/13/09

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Chelsea looks gorgeous. HRC is the fucking shit. And our new President is someone I would trust with my life AND want to have a beer with. Am I awake?
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ellaesther
01/13/09

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I loved, loved, loved the respectful, loving mention of Obama's mom. Very nice indeed. Yay for Moms!
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msAnthrope
01/13/09

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i don't think i've ever been as excited and optimistic about the potential for the U.S. to actually do the right things, as i am with this incoming administration. i'm really looking forward to hillary taking the word to places like congo~~ that stuff has REALLY got to stop!
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Brigit
01/13/09

@msAnthrope: I never thought I would ever feel like an American government could be anything remotely close to fair and just and willing to help its citizenry*. I am honestly excited about your government for the first time.

*Before I get any flaming, I'm a Puertorrican whose family was abused during the anti-independentista free-for-all the FBI had. For us, it was truly 1984. [www.solidarity-us.org]
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msAnthrope
01/13/09

@Brigit:

no apologies needed! your sentiment is one of the main reasons obama won the election... many americans felt this way and were sick of what has been going on in this country for the past 8 years.
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Chocolate Sex Bunny
01/13/09

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Am I being a weak girly ol' feminist for getting a little teary watching this clip?
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HolyChow
01/13/09

@Chocolate Sex Bunny: You aren't crying, it is just that a little pride dust got in your eyes. Well, that is what happened to me, anyway.
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PrettyPrettyPrincess
01/13/09

@HolyChow: I like that, pride dust. I think it floated my way as well
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Chocolate Sex Bunny
01/13/09

@PrettyPrettyPrincess: Pride dust, yes that's it!

I am just wholly inspired by her and it makes me a little verklempt.
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Tart of Darkness
01/13/09

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It's interesting to consider that we have had Condi Rice in the State Department who doesn't even acknowledge that her upbringing was any different from any given white male's...well white male's who ice skate, but you know what I mean.

But now I'm all excited about having a woman as head of the State Department! Go Hillary!!!

(I'm a tremendous fan of Madeleine Albright's as well).
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Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka
01/13/09

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Hilary - I wanted you as my Prez. I am glad at this stage of events, however, to see what you can do in your new position.

Rock on!
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morninggloria
01/13/09

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Why can't we cut all of this confirmation hearing crap and choose cabinet members by their freestyle rapping and pop locking abilities?
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Hazel
01/13/09

@morninggloria: because then "MC Rove" would be Secretary of Defense of something.
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Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka
01/13/09

@morninggloria: So you think you can be our leaders, but can you dance?

Hosted by Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest.
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morninggloria
01/13/09

@Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: Justin Timberlake has just been named Secretary of Funk.
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scullymurphy
01/13/09

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KICK ASS! I love microfinance. Chelsea also looks totally choked up - like she's so freaking proud of her mom right now.
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NefariousNewt
01/13/09

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IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS WOMAN WILL MAKE A KICK-ASS SECRETARY OF STATE?!?!?

Because if there is, time for you to pack your things and go. Hillary is bringing it. Women of the world rejoice; leaders of the world beware.
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MizJenkins
01/13/09

@NefariousNewt: Personally I have never been a fan, but that was a fine piece of statesmanship right there. Big sigh of relief for anyone who worried that HRC would not be able to mesh with this administration. Bodes well.
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rosasparks
01/13/09

@NefariousNewt: I wasn't sure, at first. The more I thought about it, the better I felt.

I am all set now. Fucking A, thank GOD for her. She kills it!
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CherriSpryte
01/13/09

@NefariousNewt: I honestly had my concerns, and I've never been a big Hillary fan. This speech, however, majorly changed all of that. I'm very excited now.
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MadFab
01/13/09

@CherriSpryte: I was very ambivalent about her as president but generally optimistic about plans to make her part of this administration, assuming all lingering resentments had been put aside. I am delighted--and a just a bit emotional--at this introduction to what we can expect from her tenure as SoS.

Brava, Lady. That was powerful.
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pandorasmittens
01/13/09

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That's one classy lassie right there. It's stuff like this that keeps giving me hope that the next four years are going to be MUCH better than the previous eight.
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Hazel
01/13/09

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Did y'all catch Kerry's offer to Chelsea to be an "honorary intern" so she could sit in the front and Hillary could see her? I thought that was sweet- Hillary had mentioned to him that she wished Chelsea wasn't sitting behind her because she wanted to be able to see her and probably feel a little more at ease. I love that the Clinton women are bffs.
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shorty63136
01/13/09

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Go Hil!
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eatsshootsleaves
01/13/09

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I wonder how Palestinian women feel about this.
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BeckySharper
01/13/09

@eatsshootsleaves: It's not like their government has done much for them lately.
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eatsshootsleaves
01/13/09

@BeckySharper: Too true. But it's surprising to me, and somewhat disheartening, how pro-Israeli the Obama diplomacy team is shaping up to be -- Clinton included.

Maybe I'll be surprised. And hey, I trust these guys to be "honest brokers" far more than the McCain-Palin/Bush-Cheney alternative.
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Tart of Darkness
01/13/09

@eatsshootsleaves: Will they ever hear about it? What about Saudi women? Bush has held hands with Saudi men for at least 8 years while Saudi women aren't allowed to drive.

Part of bin Laden's dislike for the U.S. is that female US soldiers were stationed at Riyadh during the first gulf war.
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BeckySharper
01/13/09

@eatsshootsleaves: I'm not particularly surprised by it--the US has always fallen completely in the Israeli camp--but I agree that this administration is more likely to take a nuanced view than the last one. And Hamas just gets more and more insane as time goes on. I really feel for Palestinian women, they're victims of Hamas, of Israel, of their religious leaders and they are almost completely powerless to do anything about it.
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ellaesther
01/13/09

@eatsshootsleaves: I would say that they might feel more hopeful than with past Administrations (but I'm guessing, because I'm not Palestinian, I'm American-Israeli).

A few points: Obama has made it clear that he favors diplomacy over knee-jerk force; he has hinted fairly broadly that he is not a fan of the current Israeli operation and/or ongoing settlement; and running the State Department is not the same as running for election (ie: there's a lot less need to craft a message for a particular constituency). Oh, and I honestly believe (though I fear it might just be hope) that Hilary is a tougher number than Bill.

Also, here are some links to information about womens rights in the territories: [www.hrw.org]

and [www.miftah.org]

And finally, if Clinton actually follows through on those very important sentiments that she just expressed, surely it will be good for Palestinian women.
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JinxyMcDeath
01/13/09

@eatsshootsleaves: Maybe, just maybe there is a REASON for that...like, say, Israel is right. SHOCK!
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Shamrockette
01/13/09

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I just got chills down my spine.

And 7 FUCKING DAYS!!!!!!
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Brigit
01/13/09

@Shamrockette lieks Mudkipz: For some reason I went to bed yesterday thinking it was the 19th. When I went to my computer this morning I was sorely disappointed.

Can it be the 20th already?
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Shamrockette
01/13/09

@Brigit: I DID THAT TOO!

And you can thank Dubya for making me think that. I swear, every time I hear him speak, I lose brain cells.
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Brigit
01/13/09

@Shamrockette lieks Mudkipz: I think it actually was that I saw that Dubya giving the press conference yesterday! No fucking wonder.
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Tart of Darkness
01/13/09

@Brigit: I'm at the age where I'm losing brain cells so fast anyway that just seeing a picture of him causes me to stutter a bit, so I avoid anything animated.
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