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How to Tell the Difference Between All the Dudes Running for President
Now that 7,000 American men and several drunk farm animals have officially declared their candidacies for President, keeping track of them has never been more confusing or difficult. Luckily, we’ve put together a “cheat sheet” with “quick trivia” to help the political layperson discuss with confidence the nuances of each male candidate’s views and legitimacy.
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Ah, Jezebel; they post silly, racist and sexist shit like this and then wonder why no one takes them seriously.
Your reaction to Jezebel marginalizing all the presidential candidates is for you to marginalize Jezebel and their readership? I understand you're frustrated with the lack of substance and dialogue, but your reaction isn't helping to improve the situation.
I am helping to improve the situation; I publicly call them on their bullshit and give my business to news outlets that deserve it.
I suppose it's easier than acknowledging the truth, especially when organizations like Jezebel decline to pull their punches.
Maybe they aren't pulling their punches, but their punches hit pretty weak to begin with. Is there a division below fly-weight? Bush league is being generous. Jezebel et al are nothing more than echo-chambers for the anointed, where sermons are preached to a choir that simultaneously sing its praises.
Racism and sexism are real and serious issues, and they merit discussion and debate. Then again, so is campaign finance reform and lowered voter standards. Both have which have more immediate bearing than the race and gender of the candidates, because working on either of the former would address issues in the latter. Expert opinions and cited analysis on all of these issues can be had from reputable news sources all over the world, the least of which I would take much more seriously than Jezebel et al. I have little time and patience for the petulant shrieking of the perpetually offended.
I completely agree. The loud shrieking voices from both extremes (on any issue) make it very hard to have a real conversation about anything. Especially when witty one-liners receive more attention than a reasoned analysis.
I actually have no idea what they were going for with this piece. Looking specifically at the bit about Bobby Jindal, I'm just left scratching my head. There's a lot to talk about with him, he's left our state in financial ruin. Our higher education system is basically banking on the idea that whoever the next governor is will clean up Jindal's mess. Instead of actually talking about the issues, though, Jezebel goes on some rant about the Aztecs? And puts up a picture of a muppet. I mean, I get that it's an entertainment piece, but they could have at least based their story somewhere in reality? Maybe I just expect too much.
And yet, you felt compelled to respond to the article not by arguing their claims but by slandering the site. Interesting. Weak, you say?
I don't disagree at all but I'm curious as to what you mean by this. Please, elaborate.
Thank you, I needed that laugh. :)
Real garbage here...not even the pictures make sense.