Comments on: Homemakers But Not Opinion Makers?

By: Daisy

Daisy — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 23:42:00 +0000

Makes me (almost) want to work for a candidate, to let them know that there are women who make a difference and can spread the word — their word– widely, quickly, and efficiently.

By: Damselfly

Damselfly — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:10:00 +0000

I think you are a real “mommy” opinion leader!

By: jen

jen — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:25:00 +0000

you are leading. we will follow.

we are louder than we think we are.

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:47:00 +0000

What OTJ said.

And I am every bit as dorky-looking.

P

By: Julie Pippert

Julie Pippert — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:27:00 +0000

Okay I had lunch with my congressman yesterday.

Thank the good fates of whatever that this means Nick Lampson these days and not Tom DeLay although let's compare and contrast that for a sec, shall we?

Nick---lunch at crappy hole in the wall BBQ joint, totally relaxed and at ease and in the crowd, goes by Nick

Tom---chamber of Commerce members only at local chi chi country club, behind a Table of Honor, no glad-handing, goes by Your Royal Assness Mr. DeLay

I brought up the issue of ignoring women in politics (umm among other issues).

What a maelstrom that brought.

First, Nick is happy to take a meeting with anyone who wants to present an issue. Call his office.

Second, in my area, Angry Women Angry about This Topic have organized into a powerhouse group called BAD Women. (Bay Area Democrats, FYI)

I will be joining, if you wondered.

Third, I met a woman running for city council. She's cool.

What this demonstrates is the following:

1. Organize

2. Be a presence.

3. Use our words, loudly.

4. Organize.

5. Applied economic principles.

Let's go.

I'll tell you what i find out from the BAD Women.

Julie
Ravin' Picture Maven

By: Mrs. Chicky

Mrs. Chicky — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:58:00 +0000

You know I agree with you. At the very least there should have been more representation from the other candidates wives. And I do mean at the very least. IMO, the presidential candidates dropped the ball.

As for a voice of the women in the blogosphere, I nominate you.

By: my minivan is faster than yours

my minivan is faster than yours — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:59:00 +0000

just somebody promise me they’re not lining up candidates at a MySpace event. Pleeeeaaasssseee!!

By: Oh, The Joys

Oh, The Joys — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:02:00 +0000

I don’t know the answer, but my fist is pumping in the air and I’m yelling, “HELL YEAH, PUNDIT MOM!!!”

(I look pretty dorky, but whatever.)

By: painted maypole

painted maypole — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:54:00 +0000

I think you’re right. We need to move beyond the “soccer mom” niche they’ve stuck us in and fought to be seen as women who communicate with each other, and have national issues that we care about.

By: QT

QT — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:27:00 +0000

I agree, it was short-sighted.

I don’t think I fall into the category of hiding my views from anyone…seriously!