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Hillary's hair. Why, dear God, why???? (Original Post) uhnope Apr 2015 OP
Sexist bullshit- matters not, embarrassed to see this here. bettyellen Apr 2015 #1
agreed 100%! chillfactor Apr 2015 #4
Yup. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #8
no kidding nt tishaLA Apr 2015 #26
Donald Trump asks the same thing. yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #29
Hillary Clinton's hair is a toupee too? Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #33
Don't know but Donald's isn't either yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #37
Aggh TMI. For either of them, there are something mankind was not meant to know. Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #52
Donald Trump is not a serious politician, he's a Rw entertainer bettyellen Apr 2015 #36
He ran for President like Hillary did in fact same number of times yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #40
No, he never has, in fact. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #41
Oh for fucks sake, he's never held office. It was a publicity stunt. bettyellen Apr 2015 #42
Ok so what. He is someone who probably gets sick of hearing yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #50
Except it happens to women who do not wear exceptional bird nests as he does. bettyellen Apr 2015 #53
Well I doubt she gives it a thought. She is very busy right now yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #55
Bullshit like this will backfire big time on the haters. bettyellen Apr 2015 #57
+100000 yardwork Apr 2015 #58
Lulz at the but but but..... Trump! His hair is trademarked for fucks sake. bettyellen Apr 2015 #85
It's sexism, so obvious. yardwork Apr 2015 #141
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #142
And he's not a victim of sexism CreekDog Apr 2015 #93
He spouted off about running a number of times. He didn't actually run. n/t pnwmom Apr 2015 #125
Scott Walkers bald spot asks the same thing! forthemiddle Apr 2015 #72
Dozens and dozens of links to reports analyzing Walker's looks in the MSM? bettyellen Apr 2015 #83
I was joking! forthemiddle Apr 2015 #87
I think that women get sooo much more of this its a distraction- bettyellen Apr 2015 #89
So where were/are all the threads about male candidates' hair? n/t malaise Apr 2015 #140
Yeoman is always correcting liberals here CreekDog Apr 2015 #92
Yeoman is always fixing. yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #95
No, yeoman is always saying the wrong things like: CreekDog Apr 2015 #96
Well first of all first sentence was about Amazon using robots yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #98
You were FACTUALLY WRONG about the layoffs CreekDog Apr 2015 #103
Clearly you have something personally against me yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #104
No, you have an issue with posters here CreekDog Apr 2015 #111
I only have a problem with incorrect information yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #120
then why did you post incorrect information about Amazon? CreekDog Apr 2015 #146
here's you posting a false statement that is an NRA talking point too CreekDog Apr 2015 #148
Thank you!! RandiFan1290 Apr 2015 #138
here is another example of you being wrong, again: CreekDog Apr 2015 #147
Off a year... Woopie do....keep trying yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #152
I disagree. Making fun of the way politicians look is a longstanding American pasttime. Xithras Apr 2015 #81
glad you identified which was the chimp. guillaumeb Apr 2015 #84
You're right . butterfly77 Apr 2015 #110
This place is a BreakfastClub Apr 2015 #118
Actually some feintly veiled racism survives here too.... bettyellen Apr 2015 #124
Amateur sexist bullshit. aquart Apr 2015 #131
Lol- yeah. Every time I see crap like this I feel like a bell rings and another woman says.... bettyellen Apr 2015 #132
SO? chillfactor Apr 2015 #2
Meanwhile, Rand Paul's has remained the same KamaAina Apr 2015 #3
Arby's curly fries gone amok. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2015 #15
Nope! Wild weasel. nt longship Apr 2015 #62
fuck, now you've ruined Arby's curly fries for me forever. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #64
! Adsos Letter Apr 2015 #88
So just as an experiment... Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #80
Sort of looks like a smaller version of Mike Huckabee emulatorloo Apr 2015 #115
An expirement? KamaAina Apr 2015 #116
It's the combination of this damn ipad and my aging eyes Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #134
Hey! Just a cotton-pickin' minute there! KamaAina Apr 2015 #143
Sorry! Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #154
The human Q tip workinclasszero Apr 2015 #94
Did you ever see the Donald's hair? That is something to behold still_one Apr 2015 #5
Aaaaand here comes the sexism. Right on cue. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #6
DU is dead when any criticism of Hillary becomes "sexism" and "ageism" uhnope Apr 2015 #99
Complaining about her hair is sexism. gollygee Apr 2015 #105
they won't be getting hidden posts for a while though CreekDog Apr 2015 #150
why what? why post this? is my question. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #7
Thanks for posting. That settles it for me. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2015 #9
What's your point? Terra Alta Apr 2015 #10
... everyone had ridiculous hair in the 90s. Myrina Apr 2015 #11
But a great decade for hair product placement! Rex Apr 2015 #22
How shallow. nt babylonsister Apr 2015 #12
I like numbers 1,2,4,5,8 and 9. bravenak Apr 2015 #13
Yes The Huff does not like HRC...I think most people already knew that. Rex Apr 2015 #14
OK. this is silly, but I can't help it. With the exception of May '93 and April '94 cali Apr 2015 #16
I like that she's tried different things. Not stuck in a rut. Avalux Apr 2015 #17
so show us yours, Cindy Crawford... Phentex Apr 2015 #18
why dear God did you post this? Enrique Apr 2015 #19
"Why", you ask? Wilms Apr 2015 #20
It helps to have a point when making an OP. City Lights Apr 2015 #21
Go away. demmiblue Apr 2015 #23
how about if you share an array of pictures of your hair? NRaleighLiberal Apr 2015 #24
You forgot the sarcasm tag. zappaman Apr 2015 #25
This will be a daily thing till she is elected, and beyond.... bettyellen Apr 2015 #34
She rocks any old HAIR style! Drahthaardogs Apr 2015 #27
All those hairstyles probably look better than yours! bigwillq Apr 2015 #28
see post #23 Enrique Apr 2015 #31
What style do you think will better help the upaloopa Apr 2015 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2015 #32
Seriously? This is what you think passes for political discussion? bluesbassman Apr 2015 #35
no, it does not pass as political discussion n/t etherealtruth Apr 2015 #60
Results... Major Nikon Apr 2015 #38
oh lord, uhnope Apr 2015 #43
. Rex Apr 2015 #121
We've got more sexist haters here than I thought. MoonRiver Apr 2015 #67
Why don't you want to sit on jury? yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #97
did anyone actually read the linked article? OKNancy Apr 2015 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2015 #45
When the conversation objectifies women, professionally they suffer for it..... bettyellen Apr 2015 #49
Come come, you expect too much. bemildred Apr 2015 #54
How a person looks is part of who they are. earthside Apr 2015 #44
It's just not actually relevant - and distracts from what is. bettyellen Apr 2015 #51
since we will NEVER see the same chart of hair styles for any male candidate KittyWampus Apr 2015 #46
Worse Major Nikon Apr 2015 #59
He is a buffoon by profession, who's hair is his trademark. bettyellen Apr 2015 #61
You'd think these politicians would hire stylists LittleBlue Apr 2015 #47
At least she parts it on the Left. nt cyberswede Apr 2015 #48
Every time someone posts stupid crap like this, Hillary will get more votes ... bettyellen Apr 2015 #56
sexist much? leftofcool Apr 2015 #63
People make fun of Trumps unfortunate rug all the time. alphafemale Apr 2015 #65
Everything non-praising of Hillary is not sexist. earthside Apr 2015 #68
This is sexist, imo. TDale313 Apr 2015 #71
Your coddling of her is what is sexist. alphafemale Apr 2015 #139
She is quite attractive, isn't she? tavernier Apr 2015 #66
Of course the obsession with Hillary's hair is sexist nonsense. Beacool Apr 2015 #69
How about leaving the superficial sexist crap Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #70
Reverse psychology? Discussing her in a sexist way so people will rally to her defense? Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #73
I wouldn't care if she shaved it bald. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #74
Sorry, if I want to see a Clinton hairstyle Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #75
Now that's inspiring BainsBane Apr 2015 #78
Now THAT is a hairstyle. riqster Apr 2015 #82
reminds me of this thread earlier today BainsBane Apr 2015 #76
You could just delete the stupid thread instead of editing it over and over. bravenak Apr 2015 #77
I think people are pretty even gendered when it comes to criticizing politicians notadmblnd Apr 2015 #79
i think hillary would look great with DesertFlower Apr 2015 #86
If there's any doubt about the intention ... A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2015 #90
Interesting. n/t demmiblue Apr 2015 #91
2/10 DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #100
I've changed mine just as many times - cut, color, - differs very much in all my photos. Peregrine Took Apr 2015 #101
In the years she had those hairstyles, they would have been considered popular jmowreader Apr 2015 #102
Get used to it. It's only April in the YEAR BEFORE the primaries. Buzz Clik Apr 2015 #106
Look's like you will have time now to get a new dew. William769 Apr 2015 #107
5 posts hidden in so short of a time? gollygee Apr 2015 #108
That may not be all he gets BainsBane Apr 2015 #109
One can hope. William769 Apr 2015 #112
And then there were 5~ sheshe2 Apr 2015 #113
Or is it -1? William769 Apr 2015 #114
Pizza! sheshe2 Apr 2015 #119
Finally! zappaman Apr 2015 #122
Not officially yet. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #123
I never noticed his being out of line until today BainsBane Apr 2015 #126
I don't remember them at all. sheshe2 Apr 2015 #128
An epic flameout today. zappaman Apr 2015 #130
A simple reminder: We don't elect presidents because we like their hair or attire. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #117
"Why" indeed... can't remember the last time I put someone on "ignore". WheelWalker Apr 2015 #127
Trump looks like he has a badger on his head. demosincebirth Apr 2015 #129
Taking a break from your left-bashing to go after Clinton's hair from twenty years ago? Scootaloo Apr 2015 #133
get lost troll Lil Missy Apr 2015 #135
Stupid fucking bullshit. Little minds wondering where the turds go when you flush eridani Apr 2015 #136
She could get the trekies to vote... Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #137
If they go after Hillary's hair, it's open season on Rand Paul's. Vinca Apr 2015 #144
Awe. Someone can't post right now. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #145
"THAT'S your question?" n/t Orsino Apr 2015 #149
OP has a lot of time to think about Hillary's hair now CreekDog Apr 2015 #151
A few weeks... pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #153
 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
37. Don't know but Donald's isn't either
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:08 PM
Apr 2015

Many of reporters have put their fingers through it to prove it.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
36. Donald Trump is not a serious politician, he's a Rw entertainer
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:07 PM
Apr 2015

And business person- not nearly the same thing.
Nice try though.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
42. Oh for fucks sake, he's never held office. It was a publicity stunt.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:11 PM
Apr 2015

What a bigger pile of bullshit.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
50. Ok so what. He is someone who probably gets sick of hearing
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:18 PM
Apr 2015

About his hair. Happens to many from time to time.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
53. Except it happens to women who do not wear exceptional bird nests as he does.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:20 PM
Apr 2015

Trumps hair is quite elaborate, Hillary's hair is totally run of the mill. This is sexist bullshit.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
55. Well I doubt she gives it a thought. She is very busy right now
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:22 PM
Apr 2015

She is the 45 th President of the United States I hope!

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
85. Lulz at the but but but..... Trump! His hair is trademarked for fucks sake.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:11 PM
Apr 2015

His hair is remarkable! Hillary looks like teachers, parents, doctors and the woman in the next office cubicle. Boy this shit is going to backfire, because she is a very average looking woman. Loads will relate to her being bashed for looking _______.

Response to bettyellen (Reply #42)

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
83. Dozens and dozens of links to reports analyzing Walker's looks in the MSM?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:05 PM
Apr 2015

I didn't think so.

Bullshit.

forthemiddle

(1,383 posts)
87. I was joking!
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:40 PM
Apr 2015

Although the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did do an in depth report on it.
I am just not looking forward to Clinton supporters yelling sexism every time someone criticizes her for the next year, I was just looking to lightening the mood.
With very few exceptions I think criticisms for all politicians are in line, and don't take any of them to seriously. And although I am not a Hillary supporter right now, I like the majority of her hairstyles.In fact, in the past, my husband called one of my haircuts, the Hillary doo.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
89. I think that women get sooo much more of this its a distraction-
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 09:02 PM
Apr 2015

That leads to them being looked at as less than competent. And I don't mean just politicians, it's every working woman.

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
92. Yeoman is always correcting liberals here
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:20 PM
Apr 2015

And if you think Trump is as much a victim of sexism you're even less informed than already thought

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
96. No, yeoman is always saying the wrong things like:
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:38 PM
Apr 2015

"...We have to be very careful about complaiyning to much about working. 3000 people out of work now. Mission accomplished I guess.


McDonald's is working on robots that will make the food and also a order yourself system. I imagine it won't be long now before they will only need 2 or 3 workers per shift.


It is all scary but workers are asking for more money at a time they may be out of jobs."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025896715

And not only that, your post was actually false in addition to it being full of right wing economic talking points.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
98. Well first of all first sentence was about Amazon using robots
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:46 PM
Apr 2015

I don't think any of mine are factually incorrect. You just don't agree with me. Since I am such a burden, why not "ignore" me using the button provided? I don't want you too, but you seem distraught over my posts that you keep a copy of them. I have never hidden anyone but if I make you physically sick I'd rather that then anything happen to you. We need you here ready for 2016.

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
103. You were FACTUALLY WRONG about the layoffs
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:49 PM
Apr 2015

Notice in the thread how you acknowledge being corrected.

And yes, in addition to that I disagree that people don't like work and got what they asked for.

You are constantly correcting DUers for posting liberal reactions to things.

It is being noticed.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
104. Clearly you have something personally against me
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:53 PM
Apr 2015

I'd use the ignore button. It'd make your life much better. I do not know a thing about you or your posts and don't care. I also am not concerned what other posters think of me. This is not a popularity contest. Goodnight!

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
111. No, you have an issue with posters here
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 11:09 PM
Apr 2015

Or else you wouldn't be correcting them from the right so often.

I'm sure you'd love it if I ignored that but don't hold your breath.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
120. I only have a problem with incorrect information
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:05 AM
Apr 2015

And I will call it out every time I see it. Take that to the bank! I am so not concerned with you. I am used to you at every reply I write. Nor do I fear you at all. If that is your goal. Try again. I again will write whatever I want on this site with or without your approval. If that bothers you, I can't help you.

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
148. here's you posting a false statement that is an NRA talking point too
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:41 PM
Apr 2015
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3206189

so please spare us the notion that it's purely accuracy that you're seeking to correct.

Xithras

(16,191 posts)
81. I disagree. Making fun of the way politicians look is a longstanding American pasttime.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:01 PM
Apr 2015

Case in point...

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
84. glad you identified which was the chimp.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:05 PM
Apr 2015

But I figured it out because the chimp has a smarter look.

No one commented on the totally unnatural color of Reagan's hair, or the orangutan like appearance of Trump's hair.

BreakfastClub

(765 posts)
118. This place is a
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 11:42 PM
Apr 2015

cesspool of sexism and misogyny. My short time here has taught me something important: Liberals are not much different than conservatives when it comes to their view of women. No woman could win the presidency in this sexist and hostile environment. It will probably be another 50+ years before any woman gets close to the presidency. The latest polls show over 20% of Americans would not vote for ANY woman for president. You see, women don't have penises, and so people feel uncomfortable allowing them to lead. You apparently need a penis to be a leader. Hillary would have to use Bill's penis and everybody is afraid of Bill's penis.

By the way, if a post was made with racist instead of sexist overtones on the DU, it would immediately be removed and the person would be banned. It's not hard to see what's going on here.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
124. Actually some feintly veiled racism survives here too....
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:04 AM
Apr 2015

And there are quite a few people here who seem to align more closely to Libertarian views, but somehow hang here although they despise feminists and "SJWs".
I think you are wrong about Hillary's chances though. I'm not seeing how the Republicans can beat her. Anyway- welcome to DU!

aquart

(69,014 posts)
131. Amateur sexist bullshit.
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:50 AM
Apr 2015

Apropo of nothing, I keep wondering when the Kochs will start getting some bang for their bucks.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
132. Lol- yeah. Every time I see crap like this I feel like a bell rings and another woman says....
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:21 AM
Apr 2015

I am soooo sick of this shit, maybe a woman president will shut these asses the eff up already. More votes for Hill, you troglodytes, thank you!

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
80. So just as an experiment...
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:57 PM
Apr 2015

Last edited Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:24 AM - Edit history (1)

I'm like, okay, let's see just how bad can it be, that he needs to cover it up so blatantly?

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
6. Aaaaand here comes the sexism. Right on cue.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:53 PM
Apr 2015

I hope you guys are at least getting paid to waste your time, if not:

Tell us again, how are the Hillary bashers being persecuted on DU!

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
105. Complaining about her hair is sexism.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:56 PM
Apr 2015

Pure and simple.

You've been getting a lot of posts hidden very quickly.

TheCowsCameHome

(40,169 posts)
9. Thanks for posting. That settles it for me.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:53 PM
Apr 2015

I'll probably vote for her now that this is out in then open.

Duh.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
14. Yes The Huff does not like HRC...I think most people already knew that.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:54 PM
Apr 2015

LOL! If THAT is all HRC has to worry about...then the election is in the bag!

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
16. OK. this is silly, but I can't help it. With the exception of May '93 and April '94
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:55 PM
Apr 2015

I think she looks great. But then I think she's quite beautiful.

Phentex

(16,334 posts)
18. so show us yours, Cindy Crawford...
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:56 PM
Apr 2015

And your pictures just show how nice she looked all those years.

 

Wilms

(26,795 posts)
20. "Why", you ask?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:57 PM
Apr 2015

Because they know everyone is sick of them talking about "pant suits".

I am a Clinton non-fan. But the amount of BS heaped on Hillary over the years is mind-numbing.

Her charge, that there's a "vast right-wing" effort against her, I believe, is true.



City Lights

(25,171 posts)
21. It helps to have a point when making an OP.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:57 PM
Apr 2015

What is yours, exactly? Can we expect something similar from you as each candidate announces, or is this crap reserved for Hillary?

to this shit.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
34. This will be a daily thing till she is elected, and beyond....
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:05 PM
Apr 2015

She's going to laugh all the way to the White House and bullshit like this is why I will probably end up helping her get there. Just like I have for all of them. What bullshit.

Drahthaardogs

(6,843 posts)
27. She rocks any old HAIR style!
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:59 PM
Apr 2015

I saw her at CU in college campaigning for Bill. Hair style was like Nov. 94 that day. Loved it them, love it now!

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
28. All those hairstyles probably look better than yours!
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:01 PM
Apr 2015




I don't really see how her hair matters.

Can we see a picture of you, so we can all judge?

upaloopa

(11,417 posts)
30. What style do you think will better help the
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:03 PM
Apr 2015

middle class get job? Which style will make Hillary more like Jeb Bush?
Which is the winning style?
Do you think she should shave it all off just to avoid the inevitable attacks on her hair?
How about the Repub candidates? Where are their hair style pictures?

Response to uhnope (Original post)

Major Nikon

(36,827 posts)
38. Results...
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:09 PM
Apr 2015

On Mon Apr 13, 2015, 04:59 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Hillary's hair. Why, dear God, why????
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026500857

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Sexist and completely unnecessary. Does not belong here

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Mon Apr 13, 2015, 05:08 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Post is stupid and pointless. Unless it is meant to be sarcastic. And I am not a Hillary supporter.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: At first I was going to hide but then we do make fun of Trump's hair and Rand Paul's, so maybe it's not so sexist after all.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: This sexism can take a HIKE.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I don't see it as sexist considering the amount of shit people like Trump and Traficant (to name 2 off of the top of my head) have received at this site.
Silly post. Probably not worth the responses. Certainly not worth the alert. Let it sink.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The HRC worshipers really do need to take a break

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
97. Why don't you want to sit on jury?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:39 PM
Apr 2015

Perhaps you can change things you believe need to be. I think you would be an asset to the jury pool.

Response to OKNancy (Reply #39)

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
49. When the conversation objectifies women, professionally they suffer for it.....
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:17 PM
Apr 2015

Good or bad, people forget they are just as worthy and professional as any man.

Anything else you need to know?

bemildred

(90,061 posts)
54. Come come, you expect too much.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:20 PM
Apr 2015

But seriously, I totally believe this. It is always demeaning to comment extensively and critically on someones appearance, it is none of your business, and I would expect that effect to apply to men and women both. The problem women have is that the media takes it as gospel that that is how you should talk about women.

earthside

(6,960 posts)
44. How a person looks is part of who they are.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:13 PM
Apr 2015

A person's gender, race, religion, political party, positions on issues and, yes, how they attire themselves, what kind of car they drive, how many homes they have or if they have just one ... all part of what makes up an individual.

I remember when Pres. Carter changed the side on which he parted his hair ... and folks talked about it and 'before and after' photos were printed in newspapers and magazines.

If people are going to get all worked up over Hillary's fashion choices, well, it is going to be a long, bleak campaign.

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
46. since we will NEVER see the same chart of hair styles for any male candidate
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:14 PM
Apr 2015

I'd say sexist, irrelevant and stupid.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
61. He is a buffoon by profession, who's hair is his trademark.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:38 PM
Apr 2015

So, what is your point? You might as well have posted a pic of Bozo.

 

LittleBlue

(10,362 posts)
47. You'd think these politicians would hire stylists
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:16 PM
Apr 2015

Her hair and especially Rand Paul's hair doesn't look very good.

Trump seems to like the attention his crazy hair gets

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
56. Every time someone posts stupid crap like this, Hillary will get more votes ...
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:22 PM
Apr 2015

Because more than half the Dems are routinely treated to this beauty pagent bullshit. And many others will think, if that's all they got, it's pretty fucking weak.

earthside

(6,960 posts)
68. Everything non-praising of Hillary is not sexist.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:03 PM
Apr 2015

True, there may be a level of unimportance about hairstyle changes, but as you point out, noticing and commenting on hair is not sexist.

TDale313

(7,820 posts)
71. This is sexist, imo.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:26 PM
Apr 2015

While it's true that not every criticism of Hillary is sexist (I'm not a Hillary fan myself, quite frankly) it *is* absolutlely true that female politicians get far more attention- negative and "positive"- paid to their looks than male politicians do. Yeah, you can point to the rare exception, but it's a fact. And it acts as a distraction and makes it harder for female politicians to get their actual message listened to.

I'd much prefer to see her criticized on policy and not her hair.

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
139. Your coddling of her is what is sexist.
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 06:24 AM
Apr 2015

I doubt that she gives a rat's ass that people goof on her 90's hair.

Beacool

(30,253 posts)
69. Of course the obsession with Hillary's hair is sexist nonsense.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:19 PM
Apr 2015

Women are still judged by some men as to whether they are "doable" or not, because T&A is apparently what really matters when choosing a public official. What's more pathetic are the comments by irrelevant women who won't even make a footnote in history books. I'm talking to you Maureen Dowd, Arianna Huffington, Robin Givhan, et al.

This brings back bad memories from 2007-2008. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the barrage of sexist commentary about Hillary's hair, age, weight, choice of clothing, voice, etc., etc. etc.

Ms. Toad

(34,117 posts)
70. How about leaving the superficial sexist crap
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:25 PM
Apr 2015

outside on the mudscraper. It's offensive and we don't need it in here.

 

Cheese Sandwich

(9,086 posts)
73. Reverse psychology? Discussing her in a sexist way so people will rally to her defense?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:42 PM
Apr 2015

I'm guessing OP is a Clinton supporter who started a thread about her hair just to make it seem like there are a bunch of sexists attacking her for her hairdo.

Not that sexism isn't real in politics. It is real. But just in this case not so much

NaturalHigh

(12,778 posts)
74. I wouldn't care if she shaved it bald.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:46 PM
Apr 2015

Why does her hair have anything to do with her qualifications? Oh wait...it doesn't.

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
77. You could just delete the stupid thread instead of editing it over and over.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:51 PM
Apr 2015

Just admit this was a failure and move on. Plenty of policy to discuss about Hillary. Why bother with the stupid?

notadmblnd

(23,720 posts)
79. I think people are pretty even gendered when it comes to criticizing politicians
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:55 PM
Apr 2015

physical attributes. There's "The Donald's" hair or whatever it is that roosts upon the top of his head. Then there is Rick Perry, also know as governor "goodhair". It has been speculated that Ron Paul is wearing a toupee made of Arby's curly fries on his head. So yeah, for those who want to go there, I think hair is fair.

jmowreader

(50,567 posts)
102. In the years she had those hairstyles, they would have been considered popular
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:48 PM
Apr 2015

I'm more worried about what's under the hair.

 

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)
106. Get used to it. It's only April in the YEAR BEFORE the primaries.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:58 PM
Apr 2015

The knuckledraggers will be gleefully sexist and misogynistic toward HRC.

BainsBane

(53,093 posts)
126. I never noticed his being out of line until today
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:20 AM
Apr 2015

When I saw his name, I remembered him from the Ukraine threads and thought he was pro-Putin, but I checked his journal and realized he is the opposite. I hadn't seen him post about Clinton before today. Of course, there is a lot I don't notice.

sheshe2

(83,970 posts)
128. I don't remember them at all.
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:26 AM
Apr 2015

I have seen many link to so many others from today. The deep end? I don't know, yet the ones I read were awful, a seek and destroy Hillary

 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
133. Taking a break from your left-bashing to go after Clinton's hair from twenty years ago?
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 02:23 AM
Apr 2015

A pattern is emerging.

eridani

(51,907 posts)
136. Stupid fucking bullshit. Little minds wondering where the turds go when you flush
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 04:02 AM
Apr 2015

How about discussing values and policies instead?

Vinca

(50,319 posts)
144. If they go after Hillary's hair, it's open season on Rand Paul's.
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 12:17 PM
Apr 2015

Assuming that is hair and not a dead, curly creature. (Sorry . . . couldn't resist.)

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