Some thoughts on a woman president

I think it's going to be very difficult.

if a woman is too warm, maternal and kind, she's goin to be viewed as too weak to run a nation

and if a woman is colder, tougher, etc, then she's viewed as a b*tch. (like Hilary)

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What I dont understand is why in this country there is so much resistance to a female leader....there are many other countries that have had female leaders and they haven't fallen apart!!

The time is now to change the way the voters think....and with that being said....I would vote for any female BUT Hillary!!

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I don't understand why gender is equated to competency in this country. Although I know that because it is new for us that it will be a focus, but I just don't understand why because a persona has a vagina & breasts that it automatically makes them a lesser candidate.

Sorry but the track record of the penises in office lately begs me to differ...they have done PLENTY to show their incompetence.

As for Hilary, will she win...probably not. However, she is an incredibly accomplished and educated woman, and unlike most politicians she meets with her constituents on a regular basis and does indeed bring their views to the Capitol. That is what local government is supposed to do. Not to say that mistakes were not made in her past, but as of present she is a pretty effective local representative. It is a shame that her whole life she will be only the wife of a former president in the eyes of many.

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I seriously feel she is quite capable--I am sure she ran the country at times when her DH was president--and occupied with other things!

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I can't believe that women are allowed to vote in America let alone run for president!!!

Its a travesty!!

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Posted by racheeeee

I can't believe that women are allowed to vote in America let alone run for president!!!

Its a travesty!!

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Posted by JenniferEver

Posted by racheeeee

I can't believe that women are allowed to vote in America let alone run for president!!!

Its a travesty!!

Actually what they should do is test women to make sure they're not pregnant or menstruating when they vote, otherwise they may be too emotional. Then again there's also PMS and hormonal changes with ovulation, so the verdict is, WOMEN SHOULD NOT VOTE

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Posted by MsMBV

Posted by JenniferEver

Posted by racheeeee

I can't believe that women are allowed to vote in America let alone run for president!!!

Its a travesty!!

Actually what they should do is test women to make sure they're not pregnant or menstruating when they vote, otherwise they may be too emotional. Then again there's also PMS and hormonal changes with ovulation, so the verdict is, WOMEN SHOULD NOT VOTE

OR - heaven forbid they are going through - THE CHANGE

<cue dramatic music>

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I think it can be done and the first step is to have women support each other. There is no reason that woman could not do the job - and I believe that the right candidate can not only do it...but do it well. Regardless of how people may feel about Hillary - I think all women should be proud that she took this step. It's a lonely path to walk but if she succeeds..image what that means for us and our daughters. It would give me great pride to tell my daughter that she can be anything she wants...including president.

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Posted by Ang-Rich

I think it can be done and the first step is to have women support each other. There is no reason that woman could not do the job - and I believe that the right candidate can not only do it...but do it well. Regardless of how people may feel about Hillary - I think all women should be proud that she took this step. It's a lonely path to walk but if she succeeds..image what that means for us and our daughters. It would give me great pride to tell my daughter that she can be anything she wants...including president.

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Posted by Ang-Rich

I think it can be done and the first step is to have women support each other. There is no reason that woman could not do the job - and I believe that the right candidate can not only do it...but do it well. Regardless of how people may feel about Hillary - I think all women should be proud that she took this step. It's a lonely path to walk but if she succeeds..image what that means for us and our daughters. It would give me great pride to tell my daughter that she can be anything she wants...including president.

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Posted by BellaPaige

Posted by Ang-Rich

I think it can be done and the first step is to have women support each other. There is no reason that woman could not do the job - and I believe that the right candidate can not only do it...but do it well. Regardless of how people may feel about Hillary - I think all women should be proud that she took this step. It's a lonely path to walk but if she succeeds..image what that means for us and our daughters. It would give me great pride to tell my daughter that she can be anything she wants...including president.

Well said!!!

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Posted by Ang-Rich

It would give me great pride to tell my daughter that she can be anything she wants...including president.

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ok i'm about to weigh in

hold on

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here's how i see it

if history proves one thing, it's that anything can happen

in the 1950's there were segregated water fountains for caucasians and African Americans

An African American woman was arrested for not going giving up her seat to a Caucasian male.

Fifty years later, we've come a long way. But there's still a long way to go.

My point is that stereotypes can and do change, but not overnight. The perception of women is deep within our society, passed down from generation to generation. The changes will evolve over time, but I just don't feel we are there yet. It's going to take quite some time.

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Posted by Eva Luna

Posted by CaptainCharisma424
The perception of women is deep within our society, passed down from generation to generation. The changes will evolve over time, but I just don't feel we are there yet. It's going to take quite some time.

My only question is, the perception of women as what? You say "the perception of women is..." but I'm not sure what exactly that perception is.

I guess because I am a woman, raised by a single woman, I was always told that anything a boy could do, could be done by me. I never had any limitations growing up. Was never told "you can be almost anything"...it was always "you can be whatever you want".

I'm not understanding the perception thing that you speak of.

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Thanks for clarifying.

Ah yes, there's a huge factor that the religious groups play. They have a lot of power and lobbyers, and they believe in "family values" where the woman stays home. Anything else is obscene to them. I hope that with all the recent scandals, they'll take a breather and sit it out.

The fact that women are paid less than men for the same job is appaling, but true.

Society is chauvanistic. Sadly. I wish it changes soon. I too think that I'll see a woman President in my lifetime.

I'd like to hope for that.

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anything is possible