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Double Standard?
Author: Raine
Date: 09/12/2016 13:11:52
Here is a video from 2010, of Senator John McCain holding a hearing with then-General David Petraeus. You can fast forward to the 2:12 minute mark.
This is 11 hours, of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton being questioned in Congress regarding the events of September 1, 2012.
You don't have to watch it; it's 11 hours with one short break - believe me on this.
in 1988, Senator Joe Biden had two brain aneurysms. He is currently the Vice-President of the United States.
Former President Ronald Reagan had Alzheimer's while President, according to his son. We all know that FDR hid his paralysis from the public. John McCain had cancer and went on to become the Republican Nominee.
I am concerned for our nominee, but the point I am trying to make here is the double-standard that happens with women, and even more so with this woman. The pearl-clutching that the public wasn't told about her pneumonia is truly ridiculous. She is in a no-win situation.
Vox has a good write up about the illness speculation.
Clinton rules are different.
and 
Raine
This is 11 hours, of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton being questioned in Congress regarding the events of September 1, 2012.
You don't have to watch it; it's 11 hours with one short break - believe me on this.
in 1988, Senator Joe Biden had two brain aneurysms. He is currently the Vice-President of the United States.
Former President Ronald Reagan had Alzheimer's while President, according to his son. We all know that FDR hid his paralysis from the public. John McCain had cancer and went on to become the Republican Nominee.
I am concerned for our nominee, but the point I am trying to make here is the double-standard that happens with women, and even more so with this woman. The pearl-clutching that the public wasn't told about her pneumonia is truly ridiculous. She is in a no-win situation.
Vox has a good write up about the illness speculation.
For children and adults who are otherwise healthy, pneumonia will typically clear up in a few days after a dose of oral antibiotics and some rest. (This kind of pneumonia is usually referred to as "walking pneumonia" because patients aren’t sick enough to be in the hospital.) For those with more severe infections and complications, it can take weeks to get better, and pneumonia can even be deadly.
"[Pneumonia] kills people sometimes," said Lionel Mandell, a pneumonia researcher at McMaster University. "Most of the time it doesn’t — especially if you’re well enough to be treated outside of the hospital."
The campaign hasn’t disclosed the cause of Clinton's particular infection or her symptoms. (The candidate is 68 years old.) And we don’t have full picture of her health. So let’s stop with the pneumonia punditry.
Clinton rules are different.
and Raine
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Comment by 
BobR on 09/12/2016 13:23:53
BobR on 09/12/2016 13:23:53
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
Comment by 
Raine on 09/12/2016 13:32:51
I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.
Raine on 09/12/2016 13:32:51
Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:41:53
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:41:53
Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:44:52
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:44:52
And now, something a little heartwarming.
Full disclosure, I have met Kane and he is an amazing kid. He's weird AF.
Full disclosure, I have met Kane and he is an amazing kid. He's weird AF.
Comment by Raine on 09/12/2016 13:56:34
That's is awesome.
Raine on 09/12/2016 13:56:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
And now, something a little heartwarming.
Full disclosure, I have met Kane and he is an amazing kid. He's weird AF.
That's is awesome.
Comment by Raine on 09/12/2016 13:58:03
Yup.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
Raine on 09/12/2016 13:58:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:59:50
He was on the news Friday as well. Apparently they have lobster and bison sliders inRon Jeremy Shad Khan's onwer's suite.
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 13:59:50
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
And now, something a little heartwarming.
Full disclosure, I have met Kane and he is an amazing kid. He's weird AF.
That's is awesome.
He was on the news Friday as well. Apparently they have lobster and bison sliders in
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 14:01:19
I am waiting for the comparison to Mitt's 47% comment.
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 14:01:19
Quote by Raine:Yup.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
I am waiting for the comparison to Mitt's 47% comment.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/12/2016 14:08:23
wickedpam on 09/12/2016 14:08:23
Morning 
I figure if the sheet fits, you are deplorable.
I figure if the sheet fits, you are deplorable.
Comment by Raine on 09/12/2016 14:18:02
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Raine on 09/12/2016 14:18:02
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Yup.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
I am waiting for the comparison to Mitt's 47% comment.
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Hillary Clinton just had her 47% moment. What a terrible thing she said about so many great Americans!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2016
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 14:35:23
Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 14:35:23
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I wish Secretary Clinton a quick recovery and a victory this November. I have already seen talk from some quarters (all political movements have some nuts) that she may have to step down as nominee. I supported Bernie Sanders and I am supporting Hillary Clinton as a sane alternative to a neo-fascist, a libertarian whom I disagree with on many issues, and a former councilwoman who has no state or national experience. Clinton rules are indeed different.
As for myself, I have good news. The principal that I interviewed with on Wednesday called Friday. She will call today to let me know when I can come in for a demo lesson. So, I am up to the second step in the process.
I wish Secretary Clinton a quick recovery and a victory this November. I have already seen talk from some quarters (all political movements have some nuts) that she may have to step down as nominee. I supported Bernie Sanders and I am supporting Hillary Clinton as a sane alternative to a neo-fascist, a libertarian whom I disagree with on many issues, and a former councilwoman who has no state or national experience. Clinton rules are indeed different.
As for myself, I have good news. The principal that I interviewed with on Wednesday called Friday. She will call today to let me know when I can come in for a demo lesson. So, I am up to the second step in the process.
Comment by BobR on 09/12/2016 14:41:05
Yay!
BobR on 09/12/2016 14:41:05
Quote by Will in Chicago:
As for myself, I have good news. The principal that I interviewed with on Wednesday called Friday. She will call today to let me know when I can come in for a demo lesson. So, I am up to the second step in the process.
Yay!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 14:43:24
Ah Donnie, out of his element. As usual.
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 14:43:24
Quote by Raine:.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Yup.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
I am waiting for the comparison to Mitt's 47% comment.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.Hillary Clinton just had her 47% moment. What a terrible thing she said about so many great Americans!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2016
Ah Donnie, out of his element. As usual.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 14:50:38
Donald Trump: Rebel Without A Clue.
Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 14:50:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Yup.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I just don't see this is as the scandal they are making it out to be.Quote by BobR:
According to what I read this morning, the walking pneumonia was brought on by consistent sinus troubles due to allergies. I've had walking pneumonia before - I got over it.
As you said, Clinton rules are different.
I had to turn off Cokie Roberts this morning. All she was talking about was the basket of deplorable and pneumonia.
Here is my headline for her comment re: Trump supporters.
Woman says something true, people freak out.
I think it was kinda brilliant, and the fact that this was the first time she let press in at a private fundraiser says to me it was quite deliberate.
I'm fine with her walk back -- it wasn't an apology.
I am waiting for the comparison to Mitt's 47% comment.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.Hillary Clinton just had her 47% moment. What a terrible thing she said about so many great Americans!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2016
Ah Donnie, out of his element. As usual.
Donald Trump: Rebel Without A Clue.
Comment by Raine on 09/12/2016 15:06:14
Raine on 09/12/2016 15:06:14
There is something going around HRC campaign headquarters. People, OF ALL outlets, is reporting this.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 15:09:58
Our comedians, like Stephen Colbert, are now our truth tellers. Maybe it is no surprise that the entertainment media is now offering serious political coverage.
Will in Chicago on 09/12/2016 15:09:58
Quote by Raine:
There is something going around HRC campaign headquarters. People, OF ALL outlets, is reporting this.
Our comedians, like Stephen Colbert, are now our truth tellers. Maybe it is no surprise that the entertainment media is now offering serious political coverage.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 15:29:59
Well, damn that sounds like some serious stuff. I wish all the staffers a speedy recovery.
Mondobubba on 09/12/2016 15:29:59
Quote by Raine:
There is something going around HRC campaign headquarters. People, OF ALL outlets, is reporting this.
Well, damn that sounds like some serious stuff. I wish all the staffers a speedy recovery.
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/12/2016 16:35:03
livingonli on 09/12/2016 16:35:03
To our DC contingent, Lizz is doing a Lady Parts Justice show in the area on Saturday night.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/12/2016 16:42:59
Going to PA this weekend to see my aunt, afraid I'm going to miss it
wickedpam on 09/12/2016 16:42:59
Quote by livingonli:
To our DC contingent, Lizz is doing a Lady Parts Justice show in the area on Saturday night.
Going to PA this weekend to see my aunt, afraid I'm going to miss it
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/12/2016 17:59:55
Scoopster on 09/12/2016 17:59:55
Afternoon all! Back from a quick road meeting in Sturbridge. The leaves are still surprisingly green, if a little dulled by the drought conditions going on here. I thought they'd have started turning color in earnest by now.
Back from a quick road meeting in Sturbridge. The leaves are still surprisingly green, if a little dulled by the drought conditions going on here. I thought they'd have started turning color in earnest by now.