Thread: Ann Romney's critic, Hilary Rosen, taking a TV time out

The left failed to get Limbaugh off the air, but the right succeeded in getting Rosen off the air.

I think this whole situation is sad in another way. I think it demonstrates the degree to which the concept that stay-at-home moms don't work hard is engrained in our society. Even people who clearly support women's rights have that old instinctual reaction "what could she possibly know about [business/the economy/employment/etc.]?"

Both sides are to blame for this. Feminist liberals for stigmatizing stay-at-home moms as having no ambition, and misogynist conservatives for their condescension regarding the abilities of women in general.

Originally Posted by American

The left failed to get Limbaugh off the air, but the right succeeded in getting Rosen off the air.

The "right" didn't do anything. Rosen was hoist by her own petard, and this was recognized by Axelrod and, in yet another Presidency-debasing moment, also by Obama.

Of course from this point on I'm sure conservatives will have no problem if liberals attribute any comment by Karl Rove or Rush Limbaugh to Mitt Romney ... right?

Originally Posted by nota bene

The "right" didn't do anything. Rosen was hoist by her own petard, and this was recognized by Axelrod and, in yet another Presidency-debasing moment, also by Obama.

How was defending Mrs. Romney debasing to the President?

Originally Posted by American

The left failed to get Limbaugh off the air, but the right succeeded in getting Rosen off the air.

You act as if she's Bill Maher or somebody important. I've never even heard of this person before. I guess you need something to gloat about ever since Glenn Beck committed self destruction on FOX.

Originally Posted by nota bene

The "right" didn't do anything. Rosen was hoist by her own petard, and this was recognized by Axelrod and, in yet another Presidency-debasing moment, also by Obama.

Hahah, yeah it's a total embarrassment for the President. So much so that no one is defending her.

Originally Posted by Hatuey

You act as if she's Bill Maher or somebody important. I've never even heard of this person before. I guess you need something to gloat about ever since Glenn Beck committed self destruction on FOX.

Bill Maher is important? BTW, Beck is still around.

Originally Posted by nota bene

Hope so. And as you said, this could happen to anybody--blurting right out what you really think. Sigh, this usually doesn't end well.

pretty much.

this week, it's a liberal working woman saying something mildly insensitive about a stay at home mom. next week, it will be a conservative saying something mildly insensitive about something liberal. each side will feign deep offense to use as a poker chip.

word to the wise : don't attack the spouse / family of a politician, even if that person is in the spotlight. it doesn't work.

I wish that she hadn't cancelled her appearance. She has plenty to add to any discussion on this topic.

Rosen spoke the truth, as Mitt has been disingenuous in his comments on SAHMs needing to know the 'dignity of work.'

Wouldn't that apply to his wife, or only wealthy SAHMs ?