Is Obama Using Sexist Language?

OBAMA - THE MOST SEXIST PREZ IN HISTORY!

but boy, he knows how to CAMOUFLAGE HIS TTRUE INTENTIONS!

His claws are out all the time against girls and women's rights!

GO BACK TO THE END OF THE BUS, LADIES AND SHUT UP! I'M THE PREZ NOW!

'Periodically, when Obmama feels 'down, he starts launching attacks against women's reproductive health to boost his poll-appeal"....

The President should be congratulated for inspiring women to vote Independent!

are you kidding? just because something someone said could be taken out of context to be said as sexist. noone said clinton was a menopausal *** popping pills. u did

Did you know that any woman working for Obama gets paid 83 cents on the dollar compared to the men who works for him??? C'mon guys, he'll say ANYTHING to win you vote...sadly, on the other hand...he does so very little if anything at all. I encourage you to take a look at his record- no military service, no bi-partisan work in Congress, no fighting for wasteful spending. We can't just believe everything that comes out of this guys mouth!!!!!!!!

I have learned so much this year. I have learned the Democrats hate women that don't agree with them so much they will kick you in the face and drag you by your hair to shut you up. Huh, oh well I quit being a Democrat one day be for Hillary gave up.

I will never go back now. You lost this womans vote.

What's the most depressing about all of this is that we're still not talking about issues. I know quite a bit about some issues, but what I know best is this: At the end of the day, who is most honest, least greedy, and who would I want babysitting my kid? The answers are: Obama, Obama, and Obama. And by the way, Hillary is not more connected with "working folks." She's more connected with poor white folk (who are also more likely to be racist). I don't think anyone can claim that Hillary feels more empathy for the poor. For God's sake...she couldn't even use a gas pump! Barack and his wife just paid off student loans three years ago. They come from where I come from - Hillary does not. I don't knock her personally for that, it's just the way it is. If we had to send one of these candidates into a room to write permanent legislation that would affect what the rich and poor get to live on and they had only 1 hour to make the right decisions, who would you prefer to be in that room? Obviously, McCain is not an option. And I tend to think that Obama's experience as a community organizer - grass roots work with the poor - automatically wins him this prize. He was in the trenches, actually did the "work." He knows what's "fair." And he knows how to use a gas pump.

S.

What's the most depressing about all of this is that we're still not talking about issues. I know quite a bit about some issues, but what I know best is this: At the end of the day, who is most honest, least greedy, and who would I want babysitting my kid? The answers are: Obama, Obama, and Obama. And by the way, Hillary is not more connected with "working folks." She's more connected with poor white folk (who are also more likely to be racist). I don't think anyone can claim that Hillary feels more empathy for the poor. For God's sake...she couldn't even use a gas pump! Barack and his wife just paid off student loans three years ago. They come from where I come from - Hillary does not. I don't knock her personally for that, it's just the way it is. If we had to send one of these candidates into a room to write permanent legislation that would affect what the rich and poor get to live on and they had only 1 hour to make the right decisions, who would you prefer to be in that room? Obviously, McCain is not an option. And I tend to think that Obama's experience as a community organizer - grass roots work with the poor - automatically wins him this prize. He was in the trenches, actually did the "work." He knows what's "fair." And he knows how to use a gas pump.

S.

This is hilarious:

"Black Men and White men have always sold women down the river for their own personal gains of power. Obama is no different. And sadly woman sell themselves down the river to gain their power indirectly through men still to this day. Oprah is a great example of that. She could of endorsed neither candidate and given both Hillary and Obama sizable donations. People would of understood this. Instead she chose her Father's race over her Mothers gender. Sad, sad, sad indeed.

Posted by: Debbie | Mar 25, 2008 1:14:49 AM"

Debbie, do you know what "sold down the river" means? It refers to slave families being separated and sold to distant plantations. See how hard it can be to be careful with words?

To deny that sexism has not been a factor in this contest is like being a pre-schooler with your fingers jammed in your ears, screaming "na-na-na i don't hear you." There have been numerous comments not just from the candidates and their people, but from the general public voters that have been reported by the media carrying very pointed sexism. Example, on a CNN blog, I read an Obama supporter, say "She looks old in that picture and needs a facelift." Would a male candidate ever be suggested plastic surgery? No, their line are distinguished and mature. Local media here in Savannah covers SE South Carolina. During their primary, a black woman was interviewed for the local evening news, and said she voted for Obama because she was not ready for a woman president. I nearly fell over, but it did not even raise the eyebrow of the black reporter. If they had interviewed a Clinton supporter who said I won't vote for Obama because I'm not ready for a black president, I'm sure no one would have turned a blind eye to that statements blatant racism. There are some (not all) men and women in this country, of all races, that are sexist and/or racist. We really have not progressed much in these areas as a nation, we just politely now don't talk about them openly. Having two minority candidates is bringing this all out on the table and I must say that from what I've read, sexism is certainly given less attention than racism, and BOTH have played big roles in this election process and will continue to do so going into the general election. Denial does not make it go away. I applaud those standing up and bringing both issues into the light.

I wonder WHY no one is talking about Senator McCain, who told Hillary in a published interview that maybe "Hillary is feeling sorry for herself, and she needs to STOP feeling sorry for herself, and to get over it."

I guess it's okay for Mr. McCain can say these things and the Hillary Clinton supporters don't seem to care very much. In fact, He's not even concerned with Hillary anymore, because he's talking to Sen. Obama. Where is the outrage? McCain is TOTALLY ignoring Hillary Clinton all together. Oh that's right, many of the Hillary supporters will be voting for Mr. McCain who is dissing Hillary.

I wonder WHY no one is talking about Senator McCain, who told Hillary in a published interview that maybe "Hillary is feeling sorry for herself, and she needs to STOP feeling sorry for herself, and to get over it."

I guess it's okay for Mr. McCain can say these things and the Hillary Clinton supporters don't seem to care very much. In fact, He's not even concerned with Hillary anymore, because he's talking to Sen. Obama. Where is the outrage? McCain is TOTALLY ignoring Hillary Clinton all together. Oh that's right, many of the Hillary supporters will be voting for Mr. McCain who is dissing Hillary.

I wonder WHY no one is talking about Senator McCain, who told Hillary in a published interview that maybe "Hillary is feeling sorry for herself, and she needs to STOP feeling sorry for herself, and to get over it."

I guess it's okay for Mr. McCain can say these things and the Hillary Clinton supporters don't seem to care very much. In fact, He's not even concerned with Hillary anymore, because he's talking to Sen. Obama. Where is the outrage? McCain is TOTALLY ignoring Hillary Clinton all together. Oh that's right, many of the Hillary supporters will be voting for Mr. McCain who is dissing Hillary.

Black Men and White men have always sold women down the river for their own personal gains of power. Obama is no different. And sadly woman sell themselves down the river to gain their power indirectly through men still to this day. Oprah is a great example of that. She could of endorsed neither candidate and given both Hillary and Obama sizable donations. People would of understood this. Instead she chose her Father's race over her Mothers gender. Sad, sad, sad indeed.

What of Obama's white hating church? Or the fact in his own history his black daddy fled his responsibility's but yet he tried to cast off his white heritage or does such a thing exist without it being called racist? I am certainly proud of being white yet I have no views of superiority because of it

obama's words are no more sexist than her aide's comments about obama's "shuck and jive talk" is racist

Absolutely, Obama is using sexist language to identify his misogyny.

He's a real chip off the old Clarence Thomas block.

I am so glad that Obama is finally being scrutinized for his language and his behavior because he certainly has not been sufficiently scrutinized for his lack of experience or policy knowledge. An examination of his behavior is long overdue. He has done nothing but criticize Senator Clinton, and yes that is what opponents do, but whenever she has tried to rebut his remarks or point out his obvious short comings, which is also what opponents do, he criticizes her for that too, which I find incredibly sexist. He treats her like she is supposed to fit into a "nice" girl persona and when she doesn't then he bashes her with comments like "claws" and his comments about her being "down" and "periodically" trying to lash out at him are extremely pompous and negative language. The use of the term "claws" is clearly a reference to a female stereotype of being "catty." Obama should be ashamed of himself, and once again, I say he is a hypocrite. Now, I say he is a sexist hypocrite.

He and his campaign are sexist in other way. He has painted Senator Clinton as an insider because she has so much experience in Washington. Well, if she hadn't, she would not be given a second glance as women seeking the Presidency. Obama's ability to be where he is, is nothing other than the direct bi-product of her potential candacy. He never would have stood a chance if he had been up against a panel of potential nominees with as much experience as Hillary Clinton. Further, he won't stand a chance against someone with as much experience as McCain.

If she had made a racist comment, it wouldn't even be up for discussion, the media would be slamming him. I expect equal treatment.

He is manipulating people and not for the greater good of our country.

The media needs to be careful that it does not invent prejudices for people.

It is natural for two combatants to respond to each other in honest ways. Obama is responding to Hillary as she is. I think that anyone can isolate words and make them sound like they are saying what one wants to hear. If one wants to spin the idea that Obama is sexist then one can isolate the words as you have done and ask about them.

Hillary, cried on TV. Some people asked if she was using her feminine characteristics to manipulate.

How far do we take the analysis?

You know, I noticed that even though Obama is half white and half black, every media announcement I have listened to or have read has described him as a black man. Is the media playing a race game?

How far do we take the analysis of language?

Sen. Clinton is a very confident and strong woman. Sen. Obama is a dynamic and strong man. We are lucky to ahve them both. Should we focus on the issues? Or perhaps the media would like to run simulations on what language any other male politician on the Democrat or Republican side would have instead used in facing Hillary? That way you could nail him!

Andrea Mitchell on Hardball: Clinton "hanging on by her fingernails." Sexist remark or just a colloquialism? Good thing it wasn't someone from the Obama campaign...