Tag Archives: Sexism

Debate Quiz

Posted on October 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – David Fitzsimmons I’m sure this comes as a shock, but the right wing is sliming the young elementary school teacher who asked the question concerning equal pay for women last night. I’m not comfortable linking to the more … Continue reading →

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This is What The GOP Thinks of Women

Posted on August 27, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Sarah Palin wasn’t invited to the GOP convention this year, but RNC delegates are more than happy to watch a Palin look-alike strip for them. The adult film actress, who has been making bank from her Palin resemblance since 2008, … Continue reading →

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Zoe Smith Drops The Mic

Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:00 am by JM Ashby

As if the pressure of competing in the Olympics wasn’t enough, British weight lifter Zoe Smith has also endured a torrent of sexist and misogynist comments on Twitter and Facebook regarding her figure. Smith posted a message on her personal … Continue reading →

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Wasteful (and offensive) Spending

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Listen up ladies — if you’re having a hard time finding a job right now, according to New York State Senator Marty Golden (R) it’s because you’re not feminine enough! And out of the goodness of his heart, he’s going … Continue reading →

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Milquetoast Guaranteed

Posted on June 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

The not-entirely-surprising revelation today that Marco Rubio may not be considered by the Romney campaign for vice president after all also revealed that the VP short-list has been narrowed down to all boring white guys. Marco Rubio represented the best … Continue reading →

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Dick Quote of the Day

Posted on November 30, 2011 at 7:38 am by Bob Cesca

“We’ve got real issues to talk about not the latest bimbo eruption.” Jon Huntsman on coverage of the Herman Cain campaign It’s unbelievably sexist to label all of Cain’s accusers as “bimbos” — especially the women who Cain sexually harassed. … Continue reading →

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How Low Will They Go?

Posted on November 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm by JM Ashby

How low will the voices of the Right go to demonize the victims of Herman Cain? Media Matters demonstrates for us. By the way, Herman Cain’s press conference today was amazingly bizarre and decidedly un-presidential. David Kurtz of TPM asks … Continue reading →

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And Now, A Word From Pig Vomit

Posted on November 7, 2011 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

In case you missed it, a 4th accuser came forward today claiming that Herman Cain reached in her skirt and pulled her head toward his crotch inside Mister Cain’s car, after which he asked her “you wanted a job, right?” … Continue reading →

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The Real Victims

Posted on November 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

According to Fox New “analyst” Brit Hume, Herman Cain’s sexual-harassment scandal has revealed that our laws against harassment are too harsh, and in some cases even turn bosses, like Herman Cain, into the real victims. HUME: Not only are unwanted … Continue reading →

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I'm Very Confused

Posted on August 15, 2011 at 12:49 pm by Bob Cesca

Why is this photo hilarious to fellow liberals who are supposed to be opposed to sexism? Seriously, it was the meme on Twitter over the weekend, and I can’t figure out why. Yes, I get it, it looks like Michele … Continue reading →

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