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08-31-2008, 05:36 AM | #52 | |
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Finally, we're not talking about Saudi Arabia. We're talking about LDS, and you've made an accusation that I find to be a little silly. You tell me, then: how will Mormons react to Palin's nomination? Do you anticipate, since we are such close-minded and antiquated creatures, that LDS will flee in droves from the prospects of watering down the woman's rightful place in the home? Or can they find it in them to overcome their backwater ways in order to preserve the sacrosanct tradition of always voting Republican, come what may?
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08-31-2008, 05:40 AM | #53 | |
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It's interesting that we have an evangelical VP nominee, but I'm not sure there is a single female LDS national politician. Sort of like there is not a single woman in charge of any unit of the church anywhere in the world. For these women to really pursue executive office, they would have to be encouraged to do so by the patriarchy, and of course they are not encouraged, they are discouraged. It's just how it is. You can like, you can hate it, you can be indifferent. |
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08-31-2008, 05:53 AM | #55 | |
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09-02-2008, 01:51 PM | #57 |
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I haven't followed this thread too closely, but it certainly is a shame that we don't have more women in the Utah legislature. It is a good-old-boy network and a perfect illustration of what happens with one-party rule. Since most voters here just vote straight-party ticket for R, it is almost impossible to break into the system. Republican candidates are picked at the convention by extremist party hacks and then they often run unopposed. Recall that even an a-hole like Chris Buttars made it through the convention.
Interestingly, our local state senator and state rep are being opposed this year by two women: http://www.radene.com/ http://voteforhill.org/main/ Due to the school-voucher fiasco of last year, there may just be a chance to throw the bums out in this cycle. Both candidates are bright and qualified. Still a long shot, but you never know.
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