Because She Hates Them

Below is an article, "Why Feminists Hate Sarah Palin" and it is the basis of the following blog.

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB122143727571134335-lMyQjAxMDI4MjExNzQxMzc3Wj.html

First of all, I don't read the Wall Stree Journal, it's a little too partisan for me. I do my best to read non-partisan news and reject articles that are clearly slanted--unless provoked.

I wouldn't have even come in contact with this mess of an article if the subject of my last blog hadn't sent an email with this article out in mass, including Jason. Let's note though, that after reading my last blog (how did she even get to it? Whole 'nother Oprah) she send a text to Jason demanding he never speak to her again because I was "crazy", "mean and bitter" and "obviously intimidated" by her... doesn't she know verbal restraining orders work both ways? Anyway....

The poorly written article tries to snare feminists in a Catch 22 by not supporting a woman working her way to the top because of her politics, atleast that is what I got from my reading of it. It insinuates that feminists have turned their back on Sarah because she's "too good at having it all". No, feminists applaud that. Sister, if you can do it all, then good for you! They also applaud the fact that her husband stands behind her and provides the support she need be as successful as she is. The article, however, goes too far and says: "Here, the great woman is out in front and the great man provides the support. Isn't that real feminism?" Eff no it isn't! A great woman can be a great woman because she is a great woman, not because she has someone, specifically a man behind her! Not every woman chooses a partner, or chooses not to have a partner and not everyone of those partners are men! Every woman should be able to pursue the life she wants regardless of socioeconomic or marital status. If you have someone by your side, that is awesome for you, but no one should be constrained by their marital status to success.

The article touches on, but fails to take a stance on (or even make any valid point) that Sarah is against instituionalized day-care and throws her support behind tax breaks for in-home care. Question: why only support one? Why can't we do both? Not everyone wants their kid in day care but not everyone has the luxury of affording in-home care, whether it be a partner or a outside provider. If you are a single mother who loves their children but wants a career as well, day care my be your only option. A true feminist doesn't punish women for being single parents or even two workng parents by only providing aid to "in-home care".

As I have been saying all along, I have no problem with Sarah Palin's story as a woman. I think that she is an inspiration that if you work hard you can achieve what you are working for. She's not perfect and that helps show that you don't have be a perfectly manicured Michelle or Hillary to be an inspiration to young women--or even liberal! However, when your politics intefer with others to achieve their dreams you are not a feminist. Feminism is a sisterhood and to deprive any other woman her right to be a mother, make family planning choices, pursue an equally compensated job as a man's, or ANYTHING else makes you decidely against feminism, even if you have a great story. So why my friends do feminists hate Sarah Palin? Because she hates them.