I agree with Tena that adoption is not a happy alternative, at least for the one giving up the baby, but my God it has to be happier than essentially murdering a viable fetus, which as I understand it is what a late-term abortion is. And I have always been pro-choice; but isn't everyone basically opposed to late-term abortions unless absolutely necessary? I mean medically necessary. Cases of emotional and mental distress, as well as rape or incest would presumably be diagnosed far sooner in the pregnancy and not necessitate a late-term abortion, which would cause mental and emotional distress in and of itself!

I don't see how this is pandering to the religious right, nor how it could be construed as misogynistic; it just seems like the only sensible position to take.

Posted at July 4, 2008 6:51 PM in response to Obama: Mental Distress Shouldn't Qualify As Exception For Late-Term Abortion

I agree, blaming her loss on sexism is just another way of shifting the responsibility.

Posted at June 7, 2008 1:26 PM in response to Hillary To Supporters: Because Of You, The Hardest Glass Ceiling Has "18 Million Cracks In It"

Okay, it was good as far as it went, but now it's all about her again and running as a woman. Also, maybe I'm being paranoid here, but wasn't there subtle body language and facial expression, dead-pan when endorsing Obama and then she lit up when talking about her own campaign??

And I agree, nothing about beating McCain, or very little.

"When that day arrives, when a woman takes the oath of office..."

Posted at June 7, 2008 1:11 PM in response to Hillary Implores Her Supporters To Work "As Hard For Barack Obama As You Have For Me"

Erica Jong an intellectual heavyweight??? Don't make me laugh! Jane Austen is a more honest feminist than she is!

Posted at June 7, 2008 12:47 PM in response to Great White Hope 2008, Women's Edition

I hope I'm wrong but I fully expect more Hillary drama. First of all, here we all are, waiting for her with bated breath. Next I expect her to thank all her supporters and list all her accomplishments, including winning the popular vote. In other words, I expect another campaign speech from the alternate Clinton universe. But I repeat, I do hope I'm wrong and that it's all about endorsing Obama and calling on all her people to support him.

Posted at June 7, 2008 12:27 PM in response to Hillary's Concession Speech Will Kick Off Battle For Her Supporters

If you get a chance to hear him speak in person you may have that "falling in love" experience, or maybe not, but it's still very exciting. And a big fat raspberry to the person who responded to your post by asking you if you are a racist!!!

I myself have not read The Audacity of Hope but thanks to all the testimonials here now have it bookmarked as father's day gifts for my dad and husband, thanks!

Posted at June 6, 2008 6:23 PM in response to Chicken Soup for the Clinton Supporter

I won't really relax until the VP is chosen, but after that I have to admit I've been wondering what I'm going to do with my time now that I won't be obsessively reading political websites all day long. Somehow I don't thing the general election is going to engage my passions in the same way...

I guess I'll have to go back to Facebook Scrabulous.

Posted at June 4, 2008 10:54 PM in response to Armchair Guerilla Concedes; Endorses Obama

I finally got a chance to look at your link myself, Carol, thanks!! It brought a tear to my eye, too.

Posted at June 4, 2008 7:00 PM in response to Pelosi Says The Dem Primary Is Over, Declares Obama The "Nominee"

I'm delighted with being called young but at age 55 I'm sure I'm old enough to be your mother. And my mother and I have been marching for civil rights all our lives. We were both sobbing with incredulous joy last night.

Posted at June 4, 2008 5:38 PM in response to Hillary: "I Am Proud We Stayed The Course Together"

She can't be history until she goes away.

Posted at June 4, 2008 5:28 PM in response to Pelosi Says The Dem Primary Is Over, Declares Obama The "Nominee"