Ask a feminist ... - Is it sexist to question Sonia Sotomayor's qualifications?

[11220joe]

How come you feminist never fought for men's rights? can you answer that? You know what I find funny, is that in the 60's and the 70's women were fighting for their liberation from their gender roles, at the same time milliones of young men were being drafted to fight and die in Vietnam, yeah you were really oppressed. I don't get it, if feminism is for equality for both sexes, then why have men's gender roles never been addressed by your group, seems one sided to me, fuzzy enough. Later.

[Cap285]

I hope you two enjoy your lives with your 57 cats.

[RebelliousPatriot]

The American prospect...?lol The politically handicapped is more like it. Liberalism is amjoke...and not a very fucking funny one.

[wildshape]

What is sexist is defending this woman becouse she is a woman.

[feministsAreCorrupt]

No, it's not sexist to question Sotomayer's qualifications just as it is not sexist to question Kagan's qualifications. Are they even close to John Roberts? How many men with superior qualifications and experience were overlooked for the sexist nomination of a woman?

[CAS53507]

lol were'nt there two women on the court before her?

pointless question

[LebPuppy]

Have they considered that it's possibly TRUE that she's angry and judgmental?  Even occasionally? Have they considered that it's not a worldwide conspiracy to keep her out because of her sex and skin color? Maybe the people who wrote those criticisms caught her on a bad day?

He's a journalist! He's entitled to his opinion.

[AnimalBlackmatism]

Death to America! These ladies are no better than Muslim Terrorists! They don't even realize that they are brain damaged control freaks who despise real men!

[Hulkmania316]

Critizising Sotomayor is sexist, racist, xenofobic, homofobic and pedofiliac and all the bad things you can imagine hahahaha, stupid people.

[Cleopas82]

The fact that "Is it sexist" exists, is an indicator we have gone way too far.

[MrSuperJuden]

women should have the same requirements as males in the military or it just proves that they are that much weaker. I will never work for a woman again as they can use their sex and their "sisterhood" to jew males out of anything they want, in some cases their freedom. so fuck off you self righteous feminist cunts.

[burnbrother3]

Well Ladies - I think Ms. Sotomayor's mindset was clearly illustrated recently when in her first written opinion she referred to illegal immigrants as undocumented immigrants. Her agenda is clear, as is yours. She is performing exactly as Obama had hoped.

A friendly hint...I'm thinking that you should toss the video and just do podcasts or something. Trust me when I say that having to look at your smug delivery on video doesn't help your cause.

[MysteryManoLove]

It's not sexists, all potential supreme court Justices got to see a panel to decide weather or not they get the job. Some writers opinion of their character is mostly irrelevant.

[kissfan7]

I'd just add that it's not sexist to call Sotomayor's judging style "nasty" and "aggressive" unless you then call Scalia's style "witty" and "passionate."

[amosiren]

Oh, and one more thing.

Kiss my ass you foreign piece of shit, I dont even live in your pathetic excuse for a country. Stay the fuck out of our business and continue fucking your sheep.

[amosiren]

Women are weaker than man, yes we are crappy little excuses for human beings.

Save it asshole. I've been getting that crap since the day I was born. Funny how I see women defy the odds that are stacked in front of us each and every day.

But you keep preaching your mysoginistic horse shit.

I aint buying.

[iammishahearmeroar]

Excuse me. WHY DO YOU WANT TO GET SHOT UP IN THE FRONTLINES? That's like if men petitioned for the right to birth children, if the right was inheritable. It's painful, and there's no reason to ask for it, unless it's just symbolic. Why in the holy hell do you want to go to war? You don't. You just want the symbolism of women's rights to live on, when it already does. I seriously don't get this opinion, nor the entitlement you seem to hold. You're not breaking boundaries, you're making them.

[amosiren]

So all men in the military are on the frontlines "yomping hundreds of pounds" and all the women are behind doing supporiting things? So there are no men in supportive roles? (I guess the navy, air forice,and coast gaurd dont exist)

So its safe to assume you think ALL men are cut out to perform on the front lines? Even the 5'8" 100 lb. Star Wars GEEK man?

Every individual is able to do different things, what part of that do you not understand?

[amosiren]

How can you be so disrespectful? Have you done any research at all about the hard work and dedication our female troops are doing over in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Gosh, looking around at all the yellow ribbons and support our troops bumper stickers...I didn't think they meant just support the troops with a penis.

You're a fucking American man, I'm an American woman, we are the same countrymen! Thanks for the back-up and the support.

Shame.

[metfan099]

I'd just like to point out that they open up by saying that they''re "Two feminists in the progressive movement." I'm pretty sure that statement is a bit of a contradiction. Feminism should have ended with the passing of the 19th amendment. I have no clue as to what a feminist would try to fight for these days, they have the same rights as every other American citizen.

[amosiren]

Really? So a man and a woman entering the United States Military will have the same rights?

[iammishahearmeroar]

So, let me get this straight. Women are fighting for the right to get shot up on the frontlines? This is the ultimate proof that feminists don't care what they get, as long as they get something.

[amosiren]

Women are fighting to defend their countries if THEY SO CHOOSE to do. Remember choices? Some women have it in them to be great soldiers, so why would I not want great soldiers defending my freedom? Why would you not want great soldiers defending yours?

I'll keep my choices, you can keep your narrow mind.

[Red0660]

You say: "Women are fighting to defend their countries if THEY SO CHOOSE to do" Wow, I wish men had that choice and did not have to register for the draft at 18 under the treat of federal prison...

Truth is that men are turning away from this country, men are losing something to fight for. This is not a country for men.

[amosiren]

Men do have a choice to register for the draft. Register or prison. That's a choice. We call that a Republican's choice, but a choice none the less.

However, I dont believe anyone should be drafted. How about We The People...make that go away?

[Red0660]

You say: "We call that a Republican's choice" Your gender politics along with your divisive party politics will bring down our nation all together....it already is.. There is no "we the people" as you say when the divide and conquer strategy of party politics is in play... The whole purpose is to divide us, not unite us.. Feminists like yourself are part of the problem. Why not focus on both sexes, why not "we the people".

[KoschKff]

@amosiren

Call it sexist if you want, but men do in fact possess greater physical strength. Feminism isn't going to change their DNA.

[hpufo]

I have a challenge for all you feminist! Take out sex(gender) out of everything, and try to see if you can notice why you are such an idiot.

Is it wrong to question a persons qualifications?

[uratrick]

You ladies are breathless and almost giddy in your explanation like its so difficult to explain your point to the uniformed thank you for the gender war.its going to be a long one.

[uratrick]

Frank Ricci ask him? the court she serves over turned her her lower court ruling.

[uratrick]

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasnt lived that life,

sotmayor

[Chevrobert]

So it is sexist to say women are aggressive? That's odd because feminists have been saying that about men for decades. And Sotomayor is a sexist and a racist she has proven it with her own words. Here is a question for you feminists. is it not sexist to put a latina woman in a position of power merely because she is a latina woman? Don't feminists acuse white men of doing the same thing for white men? Why is that wrong but not to do so far a latina woman?

[Markohoppis]

It is not sexist to say she is temperamental or overly aggressive without evidence, it is rash judgment. Now the definition of sexism is to make a rash judgment or baseless observation on a person's character?

[Markohoppis]

Yes, we all know that anyone who rationally and justly criticizes a woman climbing her way to power is sexist.

These girls are just not captivating, they need some public speaking classes and a more sensitive mic.

I always wondered why so many feminists were Jewish.

[Red0660]

This is so because equal opportunity is not enough for women, they demand equal outcome by unequal means. Affirmative Action and Title IX specifically, among other women only privileges and laws from family law, business, education and the judicial system itself.

[Red0660]

People suspect Affirmative Action because women also have Affirmative Action and Title IX in college admissions though they acquire 60% of all college degrees. They are now seeking to expand this to all science, technical and engineering departments. If you know what Title IX has done to men's sports programs, doing so here will spell disaster not only for men but for our science and engineering base as a nation.

[menareangrynow]

I just realized. Woman's Studies classes dominated by women, so Title IV should limit the amount of female feminits in college until the amount is equal to male feminists. The government should stop discrimination against men in Woman's Studies classes! Stop the sexist female domination in the acedemic field of Woman's Studies! Also, colleges should use affirmitive action to give men 10% more degrees and women 10% less. It's time for more of that equality that we've had for the last 60 years! ;)

[freddiemercuryiscool]

TITTIES OR GET THE FUCK OUT

copy and paste if this explains how you feel about feminists XD

[fuklibs]

Awe, feminist libtards who think they're intelligent...........Isn't that cute??

[freddiemercuryiscool]

roflcopter

[DelusionTerminator]

"Liberal Intelligence"

Truly, the worlds most profound oxymoron!

[Fallinldols]

Your just a troll who doesn't present facts against what you hate, just like a 10 year old arguing with another 10 year old is what you sound like to me. Looks like to me you actually like sonia sotomayor?

[SouthernCelticGirl]

LMAO! Awesome salient comment DelusionTerminator!

[iammishahearmeroar]

Hi, I'm a liberal. Go fuck yourself. I'm a person like you, and I still think these people are retards, what the FUCK does my political status mean in this?

[DelusionTerminator]

There is nothing more ridiculous and comical, than people are truly as dumb as a brick (and just as ignorant of truth and reality) presenting themselves as gifted "intellectuals".

Typical liberal insanity. Ignore the facts, and embrace fantasyland with open arms.

[iammishahearmeroar]

I refuse to accept that these are liberal women, if they are, we need to reenstate some laws. Like the one that says feminists should be SHOT.

[ltarmenia4ever]

Lol sexist? Sexist. Heres what sexist, the fact that my insurance rates are double of what my female counterparts would be, merely because I am a male. (with nothing on my record.). Or what about the fact that woman dont have to register for the draft? Feminists dont believe in true equality, they dont want that. They want the scale to be tipped in their favor so to speak. How typical.

[SouthernCelticGirl]

What do you think about NO female draft, but women take on traditional roles? I am a Christian conservative Republican and believe it's wrong for a woman to be a preacher, etc.

[iammishahearmeroar]

I swear to god, you just go on alternate accounts to thumbs up yourself.

[tonman1964]

You guys suck. I think the fact that she is a woman is way overshadowed by her racist comments.

You suck and Sotomayor sucks.

[kristastjames]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. your videos are an oasis of intelligence in this ocean of stupidity that we find on you tube (especially on feminism). Please keep the videos coming.

We can combat the stereotypes about feminists with more videos like this.

Brava!

[sharpenedskull]

Sexist my ass.

How many times does it have to be proven shes a racist CUNT!!!!!!!!

[SouthernCelticGirl]

LMAO, ROTFL sharpenedskull! That thing about the white firefighters incensed me!

[fritzvongarrett]

HI, women were created to be a HELPER to the MAN. Women are not to have powers of position over a man. Women have no place in politics, power, being judges,etc... Their place is in the home bearing children and raising families as God intended. The BIBLE is very clear about the role of a woman and a man. But people still believe it's okay to be a Homosexual and a lesbian also, which the BIBLE also condems. This is exactly why this county is going to hell in a hand basket.

[hemsyyy]

SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE MISOGYNIST

[SouthernCelticGirl]

I say this as an honest question. I am a Christian Republican. I LOVE Sarah Palin because she is sweet and has strong character. She sticks to biblical values. However, it has nagged at me, is it a sin if she became president? Was it wrong for her to be governor of Alaska?

If I had to choose to vote between her and a babykiller like Obama, I would vote for her in a split second. Reduced child murder and other ungodly things trumps issue of men being wrong for not taking responsibility.

[ibepresodent]

So... because women are stereotyped as being "temperamental", I can't call any woman judge temperamental because you're making a logical leap (?) that I am basing my opinion on prejudice? Sounds to me like a convenient and dishonest carte blanche for crying sexism. Any criticism remotely resembling a stereotype, no matter how true, is automatically sexist.

You two are doing a disservice to impressionable minds everywhere.

[bnyrbt]

One thing you are not considering about the differences between men and women supervisors is that...when a male supervisor 'blows up'' that's it. It's over let's all move on. Women on the other hand hold grudges and let you know they remember. That's why this female prefers a male supervisor.

[PhilosopherEight]

The whole premise of this video is flawed. Women are not the 'sole authority' on sexism. We do not have to ask either a woman or a feminist whether something is sexist or not. Anybody can figure that out, and no special training or qualifications are required.

Women are not more likely to determine a correct answer than men.

Sexism is the irrational devaluing of a gender (women OR men). If somebody bases an argument upon a flawed depiction of a particular gender, the argument is sexist

[uratrick]

assassini di christ

[Nimnoms]

Everyone wants to be a victim.

[HEYUFOFF]

STUPID B*itch

[uratrick]

Who cares.....What are your thought on the men's rights movement?

[uratrick]

Go help you'r sisters in Iran.LOL you won't because they would stone you to death.

[hpufo]

No, they wont help because they do not give a shit about them. They are to busy trying to become the dominate sex in America, because they are a bunch of stupid ungrateful bitches.

[uratrick]

indeed

[aljawadn]

Excuse me, uratrick? An Iranian womyn was Vice President right after the Islamic Revolution of 1979! Has there ever been a female VP in the U.S.? Nope!

[uratrick]

And your point? wasn't she beheaded.

[aljawadn]

She wasn't. She's actually still active in Iranian politics.

My point is you're ignorant for thinking Iranian womyn are stoned to death! What kind of statement is that?

[hpufo]

Your point is still completely irrelevant. His point was that you should go help women that are actually in need, instead of annoying people in America. Wear women already have more rights then men.

And if you want to see videos of women getting stoned, and hunged in iran then go to theync . com

[aljawadn]

Womyn in Iran are more liberated than they are here in that their movement (Islamic feminism) makes much more sense.

My point is irrelevant? Oh, well. I still want to put it out there that in Iran there is the same punishment for men & womyn-there is no differentiation. Just because you only read about the womyn being punished, doesn't mean the men don't receive the same treatment in the case of adultery.

[aljawadn]

By the way, womyn in the U.S. STILL get paid, on average, lower than men, doing the same job!

So, no, womyn here do not "already have more rights" than men. Womyn here STILL need to fight for equality in the workforce and still need to combat sexual harrassment as well.

[PhilosopherEight]

Women can never expect to be treated as an equal to men in the work world while they have the potential to become pregnant. Pregnancy is an actual difference, & is a genuine reason why a female employee is not as profitable to companies as a male. This is simple reality, but we know that feminism is about overturning reality.

It is NOT discriminatory for companies to pay ppl what they are actually worth. An employee who might not be there as reliably as a man is NOT as valuable.

[hpufo]

Wanna know why? Because they are less qualified than the man! just because two people are doing the same job does not mean that they are both equality qualified. What you want is equal outcome, and that is not capitalism. If you want equal outcome then you are simply in the wrong country! Try communism jackass.

[aljawadn]

PhilosopherEight, so a womyn is not as "valuable" because of her anatomical structuring? Wow.

Less qualified? On what grounds? Why is a womyn doing the same job with the same level of education getting paid less than a man? That's the situation I'm talking about here. If you believe humyn beings determine their self-worth and "value" based on how much production can be yielded from them...that's sick. And if that's capitalism, I don't want it!

[hpufo]

Because that is not the only thing that determines pay you jackass. Furthermore proving a wage gap is a very hard thing to do since it is rare to find two people with the exact same qualifications at the same job. Furthermore in the feminist statistics they do not factor these things in on purpose to spread misinformation to ignorant people like you. Ask yourself this, if the wage gap really does exist then why dont the woman sue?

[joe035]

There has to be a better canidate then Sotomayor? Someone who is less likely racist, why are we not talking about other potential canidates.

[freesoul2005]

I wont like a Supreme Court judge who thinks "her race abd life experience" wil make her judgement different.. What happened to the concept of blind justice?

[monadnocker]

yeah...that's it...the chick on the right has a really whiny annoying voice...probably why she became a fem-a-nazi! Maybe try and get some more sun too! Looks like both live in a cave...maybe together??

This babe Obama picked for the USSC...well...she's a RACIST and SEXIST...nuff said...or as Algore(D) would say...There is no further DEBATE!

[BLANQUITO77]

Babe? Is that how you refer a woman who is VERY educated. Probably more educated than you. I find that very sexist

[deadwolf356]

Most of the time people put a higher premium on common sense and intelligence not education. If she is more educated that doesn't make her smarter.

[OOPS4U2CNOW]

LOL

[rscmrcmd]

Both men and woman see "overly aggressive" as a bad trait in a woman supervisor. True, however and this is gonna come as a shock to you so I hope you are prepared to hear it, maybe you'll want to pour yourself a glass of charadonnay first. Here is it; THE WORLD IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOU.

There are soft spoken, sensitive men who also qualify for supervisor and get denied, ESPECIALLY BY WOMAN who see them as lousy choices.

[jadam914]

Thought I hate feminsts because there movement hates men. These two DO have some interesting points.

[paulfotoguy]

Women really aren't cut out to lead anything except perhaps a home-ec class. These 2 broads are clueless.

[razorvard]

I love it when you GET SO PERKY and BUSHY TAILED when NOT SO SMART is mentioned when concerning women --- Must have been a bad childhood? eh?

Love the Pre Hillary look - BLAND - BASIC - BITCHY..... GOOD I LOVE STALE TOAST>>>>>>>>

[Eximio2]

This whiny crap is exactly why fewer and fewer white men are willing to date, much less marry, white women.

[Fabalo06]

I liked your report, very true on the aspect of comparison between male and female leaders.

[matt75hooper]

What a couple of DingBats. Education without common sense. If a white male said : "I have better judgement than a latino woman because of my life experience as a white male"....these 2 dingbats would unleash a barrage of fury on him a mile deep. Hypocrits. I dub them : Hypodingbatocrits. 2 dingbats living in an echo chamber. Wait til they enter the real world. It will be like a piano falling on them from the 5th floor....

[guyNbluejeans]

My, my, you sure went out on a limb ladies; good thing you didn't ask if Sotomayor hates white males (as some of her remarks indicate that she does).

And that "because women and people of color ... " remark showed what you're about, know this: A vast Conservative ground force is gathering momentum ... and all the social and racial rot you feed the masses with will one day end.

And like it or not, Caucasian males did more good for this world than all of you ingrates could ever hope to achieve.

[tdmalecki]

You brought up some great and valid points. Good job.

[beelz3333]

I hate it when people who aren't politicians refe to themselves as liberal, conservative or progressive.

[cstaats]

You need to edit your video better. Script out what you are going to say practice and get rid of filler words (you know, um). Anna stop fidgeting when Danna is speaking. Danna you do a good job looking at the camera. Think about finding a quiet place to do the segment to the background noise takes away from your message. I look forward to seeing you in the future.

[themultifactor]

For those of you who don't want to sit through all of the blah blah blah, the answer is "no". This video could have been 2 seconds long because it is COMPLETELY LOGICAL!

[EmperorAtahualpa]

Feminism is outdated. This is the 21st century ladies, move on!

[Iowan4Edwards08]

Good Job! Keep it up!

[TrustyShellback]

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH

YADA YADA YADA YADA YADA'

Women make law based on FEELINGS.

BOO HOO. BOO HOO. BOO HOO.

Lets all share our feelings and have a good cry. NOT.

[UniversalMeme]

Wanda Sykes with a law degree's qualifications are awesome.

It's too bad that someone in this society can get so far being a racist, sexist, and arrogant person.

[PariahAvenger]

It's okay to be a racist if you are also a Liberal.

That progressive!

[LeGioNoFZioN]

I have no problem with Soto, but I did just hear a few liberals on MSNBC state she lacks the intellectual depth to balance out the court to the left. so in plain speak she is weak compared to the strong current conservatives and liberals on the court and will add little.

Personally I welcome a weak liberal opinion.

[UniversalMeme]

Don't worry, the anonymous quotes will all be proved true after we see her in action on the supreme court.

I can't believe you actually have men asking you what's sexist. If you wanted to you could tell him that eating ice cream on a stick is sexist. The stick represents the idea that men hold society together. The ice cream represents women being too soft and emotional.

Are you lesbians? Pinky, I see the way you are looking at your mate.

Do america a favor don't make anymore videos.

[monadnocker]

Now I understand why "Liberal Intelligence" is in small type!

[monadnocker]

I can see why you're both feminists! snifle...snifle........lol

Have either one of you been to the.."Patsy Schroeder (D) School Of Crying" yet?

[PariahAvenger]

(continued from below) This lofty and "entitled" position claimed for themselves by Liberals illustrates why Liberals think that crimes committed against them are worse than crimes committed against Conservatives (e.g. Hate Crimes laws), why government moneys should be paid to them to secure their vote and lifestyle (ACORN grants, PBS, entitlement programs, etc.) and why liberals love socialism. They think people should prosper without toil and they hate to be scrutinized.

[PariahAvenger]

Here we see one of the biggest problems with modern liberalism or self proclaimed "Progressives" as they like to call themselvs. It is intimated that we have to ask if it is okay to question some one with politically correct credentials--like Sonia Sotomayor. Do Liberals have to ask for permission to assess anyone with whom they disagree? (continued above)

[BennyDB2009]

I pretty much agree with you. However i think Dana should not where a bra when making these video. I'd like to see more jiggling

[DaPharaoh06]

Feminists are HOTTT! Excellent job!

[lana556]

They never had legitimate reasons! It was only that she was "scarey" (in fact my friend's roommate has a bumper sticker stating "honk if Hilary scared you too) or "too forceful" or just "a bitch." Things that -surprise- our society values in men but not women. But hey, maybe if she didn't have canckles she would have won.

[lana556]

That's what I was saying all along about Hilary Clinton! I go to a college in southern California and when the democratic candidates were between Clinton and Obama, everyone was pro-Obama and anti-Clinton. When people (men and women) would say they hated Clinton, I would ask why.