Y&R Discussion Group -- I do love a good 'political' debate.........

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Topic: I do love a good 'political' debate.........

Topic Posted by: Kentucky
Date Posted: Mon May 5 9:16:25 2008
Additional Comments: We each have our reasons for supporting Sen. Clinton, or Sen. Obama, and that's what makes this presidential campaign interesting, and are previledged to have the right to vote for which ever candidate we want. However, when I am accused of supporting Hillary just because she has a vagina, well, that's getting a little too sick for me. It really takes all the 'fun' out of arguing the issues, whether personal or political.

That's why I will not be back on this board. Don't worry, I won't let the door hit my a$$ on the way out!

Go Hillary.....see you in Kentucky on the 20th!!!!

Posted by: old and restless
Date posted: Mon May 5 15:12:54 2008
Message:

Well I was part of that original discussion and I thought it was an interesting one. I am not offended by the word vagina . Neither am I offended when someone expresses an opinion that is different than mine.

Anyway, I agree that it was nice of SlapBrooke to apologize and see no reason for anyone to leave the board unless they want to.

Posted by: DebS
Date posted: Mon May 5 11:14:47 2008
Message:

I missed that one, but I just went back to read it. I didn't think it was that rude. Maybe just slightly inappropriate. But since you took offense to it, the poster did apologize and that says a lot. It takes a big person to admit (especially publically) that s/he was wrong.

Unfortunately, however, you do see a lot of people saying they'll vote for Hillary because she's a woman or Obama because he's black. So that's probably where the poster was coming from. I've heard people actually say those things too. While I do agree that a woman/black man could bring a whole new perspective to the White House, which can affect us in positive ways; it does concern me that people are only looking at that when voting.

Whoever is nominated, though, I plan to support against McCain - no matter what.

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''slightly inappropriate''? Debbie! Tsk tsk. You really should be insulted that that word would be used. I think I agree that young women don't appreciate the past battles for equality.......and not be just a vulgar word ..........(inside please, Deb)...............................Kate

Well, yeah, if you put it that way, I agree. BUT the bottom line is she apologized and I think she should be cut some slack. I mean, how many of us haven't been inappropriate on here at one time or another?? Not many!.......DebS

Posted by: Kate
Date posted: Mon May 5 10:47:31 2008
Message:

Hey, Kentucky. Don't you go. That was unexcusable, but an apology has been offered.

I'll certainly be looking for your posts here on MD. Again, please don't leave --- our election is tomorrow and your's is???? 20th?

We'll be needin' more talkin' here! ;>)

go Hillary!

Posted by: SlapBrooke
Date posted: Mon May 5 9:40:41 2008
Message:

That was crude of me, I sincerely apologize, and I did not mean to say that was the reason you were voting for her, but I was hearing alot of people (somewhere else) saying that we must support her because we need a woman president. It bugs me like it does when people say that if you are black you must support Obama.

Again I apologize, please do not leave because of me.

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Not only that a rude, crude statement. It was vulgar. Uck. I have a question though. What's wrong with saying we need a woman president? After all these many years of men running the country and almost everything else concerning this country, I do think it's time to give a woman a chance to straighten things out. Women have done a great job with families. Why not countries? .....Kate

I agree that it was rude and crude. Please accept my apologies. As for having a woman president, I have not problem with that, as long as she is the right woman for the job. I believe that Hillary will say and do anything to get elected, and that is exactly what we have in Washington right now. We need a change, and she is not the person for the job. SlapBrooke

See, it was easy for you to express your feelings without resorting to vulgarities. ......................Kate

Just weighing in here - I don't think that SB was vulgar. I don't find the term vagina offensive, even when used to emphasize a point. SlapBrook had nothing to apologize for IMHO, but she did because she's a class act and was truly sorry that she offended someone. As for the snarky response above mine, I find that condescending, unnecessary and just plain rude. Nicky (proud of having a vagina)

Posted by: Cassies grandma
Date posted: Mon May 5 9:28:53 2008
Message:
Whoa I missed that one. That is purely crude. I support Obama but I really don't think it will make one bit of difference at this point which one makes it.

Sorry you were treated so poorly. And I hope you come back sometime. I don't remember your handle but you sound like someone who would be interesting to get to know.