https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/04/18/not-that-impressed-by-susan-boyle-utube-sensation/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 21:45:13 -0400<![CDATA[Am I the only one in the world who is not bowled over to Kingdom Come by UTube sensation Susan Boyle singing &#8220;I had a Dream&#8221; from Les Mis? Feminist journalists are praising her for having had the courage to show her plain-Jane face, middle age, and figure, risking scorn from &#8220;ageists and looks-ists,&#8221; etc. There are triumphant, politically correct commentaries about this at both the Huffington Post and the New York Times. Yes, &#8217;tis true, what she did took guts and her sturdy, sunny disposition was delightful and yet&#8230;]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:12:05 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/04/18/not-that-impressed-by-susan-boyle-utube-sensation-n104086