We’ve hit a new low [1] in campaign tactics. I’m so disgusted right now:
And here I thought women were more than just the sum total of our “lady parts”? Apparently not [2]. Is nothing sacred and innocent anymore? Most “first time” voters are those who have turned 18. This video is aimed at young teenage women!
Twitchy.com has a tweet round-up [3] of the enthusiastic supporters of this disgusting tactic – like (unsurprisingly) actress Ashley Judd [4], as well as comments from critics. This one [5] pretty well sums it up for me:
With Lena Dunham, they found the living embodiment of Julia. Submissive to and Dependent on a man who doesn’t really provide. @sistertoldjah [6]
— Wesley Sargent (@TaxesYouPay) October 25, 2012 [5]
Make sure you (respectfully) let Obama campaign manager Jim @Messina2012 [7] (who is promoting this video) know how you feel about it, especially if you’re a woman sick of being treated like you need to be extra nice (hint hint) to Uncle Sam to make it in the world.
Update – 7:52 PM: Here was my response [8]:
Hi @messina2012 [9] @ashleyjudd [10]: Let’s say I want my “1st time” to be w/BO. What type of protection shld I use to avoid catching dependency? #p2 [11]
— Sister Toldjah (@sistertoldjah) October 25, 2012 [8]
Wonder how long it will be before I’m blocked by both of them? 