(no subject)

[novapsyche]

Interesting post in feminist regarding Obama's use of the word "sweetie" in reference to a female reporter.

(Ever since I heard about this exchange, I've been troubled by it. I don't know how to reconcile it.)

Comments

[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

Well, reconcile it by comparing the use of "sweetie" to John McCain calling his wife a "c*nt" in public.

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

So because something is more egregious than another, I should excuse the latter? I don't think so. If someone called me "macaca" and another person said I was "colored", I would be offended either way.

[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

And perhaps I am under-sensitive to think that this is irrelevant - probably why I avoid politics until the actual campaign between the candidates is underway.