Quote Originally Posted by LXNDR View Post
the politicians especially the Republicans, who claim to be Christians, constantly in their election campaigns stress family values
and a presidential candidate absolutely has to be an exemplary family man

but me, i don't see it the way Anixx does, it's more of a propaganda than reflection of the real state of affairs


at the same time if Americans had to vote in a woman to the office, i feel they'd vote for a single mother without hesitation, so there go family values
but they probably wouldn't vote for a childless woman either married or not

what do you think, Deb?
I think you understand American politics very well. Yes, the right-wing propaganda is all about "family values" - but it's a facade. Many of the leading right-wing champions of "family values" have cheated on their wives, divorced multiple times, or been involved in bizarre sexual scandals - like fondling men in airport restroom stalls! They are a hypocritical bunch, indeed!

In reality, those of us who work are expected to sacrifice EVERYTHING for our jobs. There is no excuse here for not working.

Yes, we might elect a woman as a President... but throughout our history, women's rights have been last, after the rights of other minorities. We elected a Black President, so now we may finally be able to elect a female one. Hillary Clinton will likely run for President in 2016.