In an excellent article, by Sady Doyle, author of the soon-to-be-published book, Trainwreck: The Women We Love to Hate, Mock and Fear... and Why, said:
I’ve come to believe that, in some ways, saying nice things about Hillary Clinton is a subversive act.
Ain’t that the truth.
Hillary Clinton has been maligned with lies, and demonized by misogynistic rhetoric, for more than two decades. Over the years, the repeating of the worst hate-Hillary memes has legitimized this crap in the minds of many.
When she ran in the 2008 primary for the highest office in the land, it reached a fevered pitch, especially with the “bitch” meme. (See bitch compilation here.)
In 2016, the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker has made a comeback along with the Hillary punching bag patriotdepot.com/... and anti-Hillary Tee-Shirts www.etsy.com/...
When the media takes a moment away from its fascination with Trump, we continue to hear talking heads discuss her shrill angry voice or her unlikable factor or how she’s “struggling” in a primary contest she’s already won.
Saying nice things about Hillary Clinton is sure to draw fire — even from some liberals. As a result, many Hillary supporters have admitted they remain quiet to avoid the backlash.
A Conundrum.
In late December, 2015, the Gallup Poll announced Hillary Clinton was chosen by survey respondents as “The Most Admired Woman,” for a record-breaking 20 years in a row.
How can this be? How can the most maligned woman in public life also be the most admired?
This nation’s love/hate relationship with Hillary is a conundrum, indeed.
Many of her critics, including some on the left, say she’s not a real feminist. She’s just power hungry.
I have to ask: why would a woman running for president be any more power hungry than a man who does the same?
Could it be because power is only a birthright for men? And the thought of a woman holding the power of POTUS seems unnatural?
My Subversive Act: Why I love Hillary Clinton.
I can point to the exact moment I instantly loved Hillary. In 1992, when the GOP attacked her for having a career, she responded:
"I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas…”
There she stood, an unapologetic feminist, who went on to become First Lady, then Senator, then Secretary of State, and now a viable woman candidate running for president.
She humbles me because I know for a fact I could not have handled the hate thrown at her if I were in her shoes. I would’ve given up. Years ago.
She inspires me because, no matter how many times she’s knocked down, she gets back up and continues to work toward her goal of breaking the biggest, thickest glass ceiling in the word: The US Presidency.
I am fired up and determined to do everything I can to ensure she becomes Madame President. And I have no doubt, once she’s in the Oval Office, she will work to deliver on her promises. Even better — she has the innovative plans to get it all done. (See: www.hillaryclinton.com/...)
In closing, I invite fellow Hillary supporters to be subversive and share why you love her, too.
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PS: I suppose I’m obligated to offer Hillary’s impressive resume and experience as a reason for supporting her or I may risk being accused of voting with my vagina. Here are links to previous diaries I’ve written about her accomplishments: