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[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.)

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[pgdudda.livejournal.com]

I agree with the "inherent racism" bit -- but, just to play a bit of "Devil's Advocate":

Isn't it also expected that one would use every tactic possible to get rid of one's rival, including pointing out that racism - both explicit and subconscious - might very well prevent Obama from being elected?

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

Race was something that everyone acknowledged at the beginning of the campaign. However, I don't see why the argument "some parts of the country are racist will not vote for a black man" should be a winning one for Ms. Clinton. "I attract the supremecist vote." "I'm the right shade." It just doesn't fly. Also, it doesn't work within the construct of the platform of the Democratic Party (the Democratic paradigm, if you will).

[pgdudda.livejournal.com]

Thank you for elucidating something I couldn't quite put my finger on.