Sexism?

If criticizing Sarah Palin is sexist, why is it that the most vociferous critics of her nomination among the people I know are women? And that none of the women I know support her? And that their criticisms all deal with her policy perspectives, her actions in government, and her hypocrisy?

Doesn't sound like sexism to me.

Sounds instead like the neocons are just dusting off the same old tactics they have been using for a generation: if they lie often enough and loudly enough, the media end up reporting what they're saying as if it has merit, and some voters may be sufficiently confused to put them back in the driver's seat. You know, it's no coincidence that her most vocal supporters are the same folks who have worked against women's interests every step of the way.

Note: this was originally posted on ketches, yaks & hawks 3 September 2008