Comments on: Pimped Out Politics: Is It OK If She Likes It?

By: Women’s Words Weekly - September 7-13, 2008 at Women On Business

Women’s Words Weekly - September 7-13, 2008 at Women On Business — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:42:28 +0000

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By: Alicia, Mental Health Notes

Alicia, Mental Health Notes — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:35:06 +0000

Wow, what a great conversation going on!

I agree with several of the commenters above (and gina’s comment sounds/reads eerily as if it could have come straight from my mouth/fingertips), and don’t really have anything different to add to it. But, wrapping up, the “pimping” analogy is an interesting one, and not one that’s too far fetched, I think. Especially given Palin’s seemingly less-than-ambitious goals regarding vice-presidential candidacy (before she was picked, that is). After reading your thoughts and your own story, Bridget, I buy it.

By: When Bias Is In Your Favor

When Bias Is In Your Favor — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:20:58 +0000

[...] read a great blog post the other day over at Biz Chicks Rule called “Pimped Out Politics: Is It OK If She Likes It”. I won’t summarize the article here because I’m hoping you’ll pop over and [...]

By: Women On Business Link Love at Women On Business

Women On Business Link Love at Women On Business — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:09:36 +0000

[...] Today, I want to share a link to a great post by Bridget Wright at BizChicksRule called Pimped Out Politics: Is It Okay if She Likes It? [...]

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:20:10 +0000

Bridget:
First off, I really love what you’ve done with your hair. And orange is definitely your color. Some friends and I were going to grab a drink over at the b5forum after work… stop by if you can. Feel free to bring some friends. Preferably in sweaters.

Not to sound cynical, but isn’t pimping and politics redundant? Obama exploits his (sort of) blackness (cautiously), Biden his widowhood and fatherhood, McCain his military family (he even let it leak that he was a POW at one time. Vietnam, I think.) Hillary exploits her (sort of) womanhood, Bush exploits his unique appeal with the gullible and monosyllabic, while Edwards pimps his fine, fine hair.

I think Sarah Palin was an excellent choice for V.P. and I support her wholeheartedly. Of course, I base my vote solely on the parody potential for Daily Show, SNL and Mad TV skits.

>> By the way, did anyone else see that when Fred Thompson announced that Sarah Palin could field dress a moose, the Secret Service sprung into action, thinking he was under attack?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:57:18 +0000

Okay, clearly Bridget and I were thinking the same thing at the same time… :)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:56:07 +0000

It’s been interesting for me to watch this debate because I seriously doubt we’d be having the same conversation about Obama if he had chosen Hilary as his VP.

Just before the nomination was announced, there was an interesting piece on NPR that said the legacy of Cheney would be that neither political party would choose a VP that would overshadow the Pres. Bush spent years trying to overcome the stigma of Cheney as a puppet master. There is no doubt in my mind that McCain had this in mind when he selected Palin. I also think it’s why Obama didn’t choose Hillary (I do think she would have overshadowed him). So I *get* your point and I think it makes a lot of sense.

By: Bridget Wright

Bridget Wright — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:53:12 +0000

If Hillary had been chosen, there wouldn’t even BE a discussion of pimp-dom. While Hillary is not one of my favorite people, she lives, eats and breaths politics. Clean, dirty or otherwise, the woman knows her game and she (Hillary) plays it well. I just do not feel comfortable in the hands of someone for whom this candidacy is a fleeting thought…

By: Gabi

Gabi — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:15:20 +0000

Do you think they would have picked a woman if Hillary were on the Democratic ticket? Do you think they would have picked a woman if Obama were not on the Democratic ticket? Please don’t be naive but this is scripted and there were several alternative scripts depending on how the true democratic process played out at the DNC. It’s not Palin’s fault and I’m sure she will reap a garrison of trinkets for her career and pocket book, but she’s earned them at the cost of dragging her family (and others) across a global stage. Her very own daughter’s under age sex was used and twisted for a sound bite. This begs serious consideration about her ability to act in the interest of others. I see pimp, pawn and payoff all the way! In the interest of women’s rights – we need to think very clearly about how we may or may not be being exploited. Palin is gold digging at the expense of her loved ones self concept and self-esteem. Remember she shoots and kills wolves and polar bears from the air and she won’t give a dime for your cousin’s daughter who is seventeen and pregnant. The only seventeen year old parents who will have more than a roof over their head will be Bristol and Jamie Lynn Spears. Woman are smarter than this! Vote Obama and protect our daughter’s futures.

By: Bridget Wright

Bridget Wright — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:30:52 +0000

jennydecki, the situation is great if the female benefits too, of course. But if she is somewhat aloof to it, as I was since I (and admittedly Palin) are unprepared, I find myself pressed to see the benefits of this seemingly wonderful setup. If I am going to benefit, I at least want to see and know what it is before I embark.