Comments on: McCain ad: “Lipstick”; Flashback: Obama flips the bird at Hillary; Update: Sexist Memory Lane

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By: The College Politico » Blog Archive » Is Obama dumb or does he just play dumb when it suits him?

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By: My secret decoder ring says yes to sexist subtext in Alcee Hastings’ fearmongering « Wolking’s World

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:00 +0000

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By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » McCain: Oh, by the way, I don’t think Obama meant to call Palin a pig

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:58:03 +0000

[...] McCain run an attack ad last week insinuating that he did? Ed seemed to read it that way, as did [...]

By: Democrats Shaken As Palin Energizes Women From All Walks Of Life | Politics - Sharpy News

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:54:43 +0000

[...] like those made by Obama yesterday, like “You can put lipstick on a pig, It’s still a pig,” whether a deliberate jab at Palin or an innocent expression taken wrong, are comments that [...]

By: Obama: You Can Put Lipstick on a Pig. It’s Still a Pig. (With Video and Cartoons) « BUUUUURRRRNING HOT

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:01:31 +0000

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:29:12 +0000

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By: Pitbulls, pigs and jackasses; Sarah Palin and her critics slug it out « Northern Thoughts And Reflections

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:24:43 +0000

[...] but that. All this won’t help him, especially when people are actually thinking this is just another in a long line of sexist attacks. I am sure PUMA has something more to add, but I am moving [...]

By: TimothyJ

TimothyJ — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:49:08 +0000

Hey, Ed. The first video has predictably been taken down. Do you have it anywhere else?

By: capitalist piglet

capitalist piglet — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:45:00 +0000

Often a cigar is just a cigar, but seldom will a mob be denied.

Sigmund on September 11, 2008 at 4:39 AM

Sure. Unless there is a mountain of evidence that the “cigar” is actually something else.

How stupid does he think we – or should I say, “some of us”? – are? I guess he smirked when the audience reacted because he was just so darned happy, huh?

Please.

By: The Audacity of Taupe « docweaselblog

The Audacity of Taupe « docweaselblog — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:20:26 +0000

[...] Inspired by a true story from AOSHQ and Ed Driscoll plus Roger Simon has Lipstick On His Collar and HotAir goes down Sexist Memory Lane BarryO Taupe Foundation An ultimate eye color for striking effect Combines lightness of powder [...]

By: Religious_Zealot

Religious_Zealot — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:39:09 +0000

Maybe we should just call him D’Ohbama!

By: DaveC

DaveC — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:24:59 +0000

the flipping the bird..

‘Lipstick on a pig’

* “She’s got the kitchen sink flying, and the china flying, and the, you know, the buffet is coming at me.” — April 20
* “You challenge the status quo and suddenly the claws come out.” — February, Tulane University
* “I understand that Senator Clinton, periodically when she’s feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost her appeal.” — February

I would be inclined to believe it was a coincidence if it was only a one or two things.. but altogether, I think it is a showing sign of his maturity level..

on some level, he’s trying to drop sub-conscience insults to his opponents.

I think Jim Treacher said it best.. he’s a jerk.

By: Jewel

Jewel — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:53:47 +0000

What is interesting about the flipping the bird video was the fact the Bam Bam wasn’t actually saying anything. He was just rambling, which seems to be his hallmark. Where is the brilliant orator we keep on hearing about? Tehre’s no tehre tehre.

By: vcferlita

vcferlita — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:29:29 +0000

ok i need an editor. It should have read: My opinionn is that Obama at first did not mean any reference..

By: vcferlita

vcferlita — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:28:14 +0000

ok, here’s my two cents out of 378 comments, if anyone cares. My opinion is that Obama at first mean any reference to Gov. Palin,but as soon as there is a slight reaction in the crowd, he pauses. As if he’s thinking “people are making an association with Sarah Palin. Should I stop and correct myself or just go with it?” Of course we know what his choice was.

By: Marine_Bio

Marine_Bio — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:25:24 +0000

I still contend that IF he were genuinely using the expression to describe both McCain and Palin or along some acceptable line, then even he has the political wherewithal to understand that by apologizing for an unintended interpretation, he would be able to deflect a lot of anger. Its called damage control.

The media would give him a pass, and the McCain camp woudn’t have turned it into a commercial. The more this kind of crap lingers, the more the misogyny claims will resonate.

He hasn’t apologized, and the expression is being used in other contexts.

Keep it coming.

By: G. Charles

G. Charles — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:10:41 +0000

I always thought “lipstick” was Palin, and “pig” was Bush/republican policy. But I also always thought “lipstick” was an elitist (and sexist) objectification of an accomplished woman. To Obama, Palin is just a skirt. Even “sweetie” is less objectifying than “lipstick”.

By: Sigmund

Sigmund — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:39:46 +0000

I was pretty sure that the “flipped the bird” thing was debunked, but I see that it’s back. Sometimes a face scratch is just a face scratch.

You call that a debunking? In the video, it’s quite clear what he was doing, particularly when he smirks as the crowd reacts.

capitalist piglet on September 11, 2008 at 12:20 AM

Often a cigar is just a cigar, but seldom will a mob be denied.

By: Hard Starboard

Hard Starboard — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:32:43 +0000

Overshadowed?…

You know, I have to wonder if, far from McCain overshadowing Governor Palin, he now runs the risk of being overshadowed by her. Not deliberately, of course, but in coming off like an ancient potted plant by comparison. The past f…

By: petunia

petunia — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:07:28 +0000

See my comment at the bottom of page 3. Those 3 youtube clips are the SAME speech – the Freeper’s been had. I advise caution!

RD on September 10, 2008 at 12:57 PM

I’m sorry but I have looked at those over and over. There are different people behind him! Even you admitt there maybe two… so even twice means it in no way could have been an accident!

By: Hotair.com says: Hey Obama Let’s Take a Trip Down Sexist Memory Lane… « The IUSB Vision Weblog

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:33:53 +0000

[...] a Trip Down Sexist Memory Lane… September 11, 2008 — iusbvision I am so glad Ed Morrissey at Hotair.com dug these up for me so I wouldnt have to spend two hours tomarrow doing it. So let’s go back [...]

By: poodlemom

poodlemom — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:10:16 +0000

It’s just too bizarre that he’s spending so much time sparring with #2 on the ticket. Where’s he hiding Biden?

Was listening to a local radio show here in NE Pa. (host is guy named something Corbett). Some time back Corbett identified himself as a Hillary supporter. That being said I was amazed to hear him go after Obama regarding the pig comment. Quite a few of the male callers identified themselves as Democrats, but they were also upset that he “would talk about a lady” that way. Sounds to me like many of those “Reagan Democrats” were offended by the remark.

IMO Obama isn’t ready for prime time.

By: BryanS

BryanS — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:06:34 +0000

CBS claiming copyright infringement on that ad is just lame.

By: Mojave Mark

Mojave Mark — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:56:03 +0000

It’s too bad that BHO and Palin won’t debate. She could have a little Obama flambe for dinner.