Just so we don’t smear all liberal women with one brush, as a lifelong Democrat who campaigned and voted for Hillary, I was disgusted by the “patriarchal” attitude and gross misogyny leveled at her, and the DNC putting their thumb on the scale to tip it in favor of Obama — so disgusted in fact that my husband and I left the party and chose to vote for McCain/Palin. We have never before voted for Republicans. I may not agree with Saraph Palin on certain issues, but I applaud her and would never deride her.
I am not one of the lefty women who do that. I think it is important for you to note that there are disenfranchised Democrats who do not agree with what is happening and are likewise appalled at the identity politics and smears.
I, and many like me were very hurt at being smeared as “low information” and far worse. We do not wish to be painted with one brush, nor do we paint Republicans that way. Elitism doesn’t interest me. Smears don’t interest me. Party doesn’t interest me anymore either.
I am interested in someone who is going to stand up and fight, an honest broker and frankly, I no longer care where that’s coming from. Please don’t assume everyone not on your side of the aisle is bereft of values, morals or common sense.
