@American as Apple Pie: The "plan" was not to conceive the first two years of marriage. They were actively trying to conceive (though Joan's heart may or may not have been in it). Read more
Irin Carmon
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@AtomiClash humanitarian mizanthrope: I have no problem with her message, at least this particular one, but her rise is propelled by the same forces that put Christine O'Donnell on TV in the 90s and, once circumstances became topsy-turvy, made her a major-party nominee. Marketability and the willingness to speak in… Read more
@TeenageGangDeb: Everyone else on the panel either has direct experience as a campaign strategist or a long career covering campaigns. Just being around it as a kid doesn't count to me. There are plenty of people McCain's age who have a more substantial record of political engagement. Read more
@monkey_biz: Note the "at best." If forced to decide I'd say they're a step back, except that it was a goal of the feminist movement for there to be as many mediocre women as mediocre men. Read more
@ahleeeshah: It appears she is describing herself. Read more
@HRH Your Cuntness aka likepenguins: But it's ironic! Read more
@redqueenmeg: He says in The Root interview that they did not. Read more
@alula: At no point did we say you weren't allowed to discuss it. Only comments that violated the guidelines were moved, and plenty of critical ones remained. And I responded to as many of the concerns as possible in emails and in Groupthink. [jezebel.com] Read more
@callmecate: It's allegedly from a woman! Read more
@Sputnik_Sweetheart: He's not mad! Check back in when you've watched the video :) Read more
@TheEasyButton: Well, there's an easy way to get your comment approved ;) Read more
@resplendent.bitch: I'm so glad you liked it! The videos took forever (I am a novice editor) but it was one of my all time favorite experiences. Arguably even better than interviewing Tori herself! Read more
@resplendent.bitch: Thanks, that's exactly what we meant by that. Read more
@Benedinho: There were threads moved out that violated commenter policy, either/both in tone or content. [jezebel.com] Read more