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athena

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10. That explains so many things.
Sat Apr 22, 2017, 06:48 PM
Apr 2017

I thought I understood why some women hate Hillary, but I really didn't. I thought it was some form of jealousy or defensiveness, or learned sexism. But what you say makes so much sense. Many women are married to men who, despite knowing very little, will speak with great authority about every topic, including politics. Their confidence dazzles their wives, even when they are more knowledgeable than their husbands.

In fact, I recently lost a good friend because her husband decided to be angry with me because of a perceived slight. In this case, the woman is smart, reasonable, and the breadwinner, while the man is unstable. She's convinced that he's a brilliant creative type. She must have decided in the end that he knew better.

BTW, she also supported Bernie. She saw him as a good man with integrity. I now think that this was probably her husband's view. It's sad to see such a strong and intelligent woman conform her views to her husband's so easily.

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This has gone on forever. DURHAM D Apr 2017 #1
OMG. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #2
Too many sick insecure men around. northoftheborder Apr 2017 #4
Yes shenmue Apr 2017 #5
The sheer number of clearly unresolved mommy issues towards Hillary that pop up here on DU ehrnst Apr 2017 #3
Great article. athena Apr 2017 #6
I wish someone could explain radical noodle Apr 2017 #7
Women who derive their identity and power from the men they align with ehrnst Apr 2017 #8
Thanks for the reply radical noodle Apr 2017 #9
That explains so many things. athena Apr 2017 #10
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