And, that is why I have become estranged from some of my adult girlfriends and family members. It genuinely boggles my mind. I am old enough to remember when Donald Trump was a constant presence on the cover of the National Enquirer in the 1980s. I was in college then, coming into my own as a woman. On the rare occasions I went grocery shopping, I would flip through the trashy tabloids. He repulsed me then, and he repulses me now. How so many of my fellow women became devoted to MAGA is beyond my comprehension.
I have never been able to comprehend this, either. Bad enough that women vote for him, but when they stand up for him publicly and pretend he is defensible, that's even worse.
Thanks for the reminder; I've been meaning to send postcards with Mark 8:36 on them to my red senators for some time now. Need to order some postcard stamps.
This is a great idea. A fair amount of money could be earned by someone wise enough to print postcards with appropriate Biblical verse to send to our political 'leaders' and white nationalist evangelicals.
At least we have the women in Minnesota! They are a force to be reconned with. I just keep think of the women who fought so we could vote, the ones that fought so we didn't need co-signatures, the ones like Rosie and her crew that help win the warm, there are more of us like that than these silver spooned feed want a be's! We can NEVER give up!
Don't mess with Minnesota women. Many come from either Swedish, Finnish, or Norwegian heritage. They are hearty in mind, body, and spirit. They know the stories of their ancestors who came from very hard times in Scandinavia who immigrated in the late 1800's to early 1900's, enduring brutal winters, backbreaking labor, and profound loss. That legacy bred resilience, self reliance, and a quiet but unyielding strength. Sometimes referred to as, "SISU. These women were raised to stand their ground, speak plainly, care deeply, and persist no matter how long a winter lasts. Their resolve is generational and runs deep.
As a Minnesota woman , I say you’re absolutely right in everything you wrote! We will not back down! And we greatly appreciate the support we are getting from so many women, and men, from all across the country! Thank you!
So with you on this (and all of what you write). Thank you!! As a feminist and ordained minister (United Church of Christ) I've run out words to describe my take on these women.......except to say that are truly handmaidens of the patriarchy. One top of it, they claim to be Christians which is incomprehensible. Their tendency to wear their shiny gold crosses is beyond the pale and their soullessness is frightening.
As a victim of sexual abuse I find these woman to be despicable. They are comfortable protecting the predators and blaming the victim. Their very own special hell awaits them.
You have perfectly articulated what I feel each time that I have to look at them And as an activist news junkie that's frequently!. (But I'm also out there protesting at every opportunity at 82 yrs of age). MAMcN
We will know them by their identifying gold cross necklaces. Like scarlet letters, only they don't wear them with shame, they wear them as a badge of honor.
Thank you for this, John. I'm always baffled by these women who support him. All I can figure out is they have big-time daddy issues and see him as their savior or something. It's easier being told what to do because then you don't have to think for yourself. But the constant belittlement and degradation! These women need some self esteem. Nobody with any self respect allows themselves to be treated that way.
All those women are white. Their power comes from being white. Not from being women. They know that. They also know that their power comes from clinging to their vile white men and echoing their hatred. They are cowards.
Also, and this is just my opinion, there’s no sisterhood among white women. We will throw each other under the bus for a chance at a man or a job. We see a man mistreating a woman, and think “well, he wouldn’t treat ME that way.”
We’ve been socially conditioned to do so but that’s not an excuse for not recognizing how obviously stupid and dangerous that thinking is.
When you're tired of white women, but you ARE a white woman.
Yep. Without asking for ANY empathy, those of us not head in sand are experiencing generational shame.
Truth!!
Great imagery: “They broke through the glass ceiling and are wounding other women with the jagged shards.” Thanks!
And, that is why I have become estranged from some of my adult girlfriends and family members. It genuinely boggles my mind. I am old enough to remember when Donald Trump was a constant presence on the cover of the National Enquirer in the 1980s. I was in college then, coming into my own as a woman. On the rare occasions I went grocery shopping, I would flip through the trashy tabloids. He repulsed me then, and he repulses me now. How so many of my fellow women became devoted to MAGA is beyond my comprehension.
It is a really weird feeling, isn’t it?
Ditto on everything you’re saying, as I have experienced the same thing. I never had the apprentice show on.
It did not role model, an ethical, moral corporate culture. Bad role, modeling for all those young people coming out of college at the time.
They know they’re nothing without the backing of powerful men. They have made their choice.
I have never been able to comprehend this, either. Bad enough that women vote for him, but when they stand up for him publicly and pretend he is defensible, that's even worse.
Thanks for the reminder; I've been meaning to send postcards with Mark 8:36 on them to my red senators for some time now. Need to order some postcard stamps.
This is a great idea. A fair amount of money could be earned by someone wise enough to print postcards with appropriate Biblical verse to send to our political 'leaders' and white nationalist evangelicals.
I do hope you mean money that would go to the Resistance, not to one’s own pocket.
Absolutely!!!
I am partial to Micah 6:8.
Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of me? To do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God”.
Also good!
I am disgusted by the complicity of these women! What do they say to their daughters, allow abuse in order to be ‘loved?’🫨
At least we have the women in Minnesota! They are a force to be reconned with. I just keep think of the women who fought so we could vote, the ones that fought so we didn't need co-signatures, the ones like Rosie and her crew that help win the warm, there are more of us like that than these silver spooned feed want a be's! We can NEVER give up!
Don't mess with Minnesota women. Many come from either Swedish, Finnish, or Norwegian heritage. They are hearty in mind, body, and spirit. They know the stories of their ancestors who came from very hard times in Scandinavia who immigrated in the late 1800's to early 1900's, enduring brutal winters, backbreaking labor, and profound loss. That legacy bred resilience, self reliance, and a quiet but unyielding strength. Sometimes referred to as, "SISU. These women were raised to stand their ground, speak plainly, care deeply, and persist no matter how long a winter lasts. Their resolve is generational and runs deep.
As a Minnesota woman , I say you’re absolutely right in everything you wrote! We will not back down! And we greatly appreciate the support we are getting from so many women, and men, from all across the country! Thank you!
So with you on this (and all of what you write). Thank you!! As a feminist and ordained minister (United Church of Christ) I've run out words to describe my take on these women.......except to say that are truly handmaidens of the patriarchy. One top of it, they claim to be Christians which is incomprehensible. Their tendency to wear their shiny gold crosses is beyond the pale and their soullessness is frightening.
Not the hanmaids - the "aunts"...
As a victim of sexual abuse I find these woman to be despicable. They are comfortable protecting the predators and blaming the victim. Their very own special hell awaits them.
These women hold power only as long as they protect the pedos.
Every one of these women are disposable. If/ when Trump decides that they are useful to him he will drop them.
Facts!
You have perfectly articulated what I feel each time that I have to look at them And as an activist news junkie that's frequently!. (But I'm also out there protesting at every opportunity at 82 yrs of age). MAMcN
Their first love is power. They have however lost their souls.
We will know them by their identifying gold cross necklaces. Like scarlet letters, only they don't wear them with shame, they wear them as a badge of honor.
Thank you for this, John. I'm always baffled by these women who support him. All I can figure out is they have big-time daddy issues and see him as their savior or something. It's easier being told what to do because then you don't have to think for yourself. But the constant belittlement and degradation! These women need some self esteem. Nobody with any self respect allows themselves to be treated that way.
Greed? Simplest explanation.
All those women are white. Their power comes from being white. Not from being women. They know that. They also know that their power comes from clinging to their vile white men and echoing their hatred. They are cowards.
Also, and this is just my opinion, there’s no sisterhood among white women. We will throw each other under the bus for a chance at a man or a job. We see a man mistreating a woman, and think “well, he wouldn’t treat ME that way.”
We’ve been socially conditioned to do so but that’s not an excuse for not recognizing how obviously stupid and dangerous that thinking is.