Case opened. You already made your assumption.

That's your assumption. I simply asked a question ... nothing more, nothing less.

Again, if it was asked if Obama was stupid, I'd bet you'd be singing a different tune.

Like anything else, it depends on the context and how the question is asked. If he does it, then we'll discuss it.

For the last time, although you'll probably ignore it like you have this entire thread, RTS and I are not saying the basis of the question was wrong or somehow inappropriate. He simply could have showed respect to the office and not resorted to name calling and still asked the same question.

I'm following the thread, dude. You're claiming that Bachmann is being treated poorly because she's a conservative female. I say it's a legitimate question based on some statements that she has made in the past.

 

I can agree to disagree, but don't tell me I'm ignoring or misstating your position.

That's your assumption. I simply asked a question ... nothing more, nothing less.

But you made your assumption a long time ago... remember?

I'm following the thread, dude. You're claiming that Bachmann is being treated poorly because she's a conservative female. I say it's a legitimate question based on some statements that she has made in the past.

 

I can agree to disagree, but don't tell me I'm ignoring or misstating your position.

 

Obviously you aren't. Show me where I said anything about her being conservative having anything to do with it.

Obviously you aren't. Show me where I said anything about her being conservative having anything to do with it.

 

It was cammando & RTS that started the conservative angle.

It was cammando & RTS that started the conservative angle.

 

Exactly, not me. For someone who hates people assuming his position on issues he sure loves to do it himself. To be expected though I guess.

Exactly, not me. For someone who hates people assuming his position on issues he sure loves to do it himself. To be expected though I guess.

Fine, but you're also the one claiming that she's being treated differently because she's a woman:

 

Seems like Bachmann, Palin, and even Hilary have been treated in this manner by the media. You may be on to something...

 

I'm not sure what you all are seeing....I can think of a lot of words to describe Bachmann, but attractive is nowhere close to being on the list.

 

I stand by my assertion that women are treated completely different and with far less respect than their male counterparts when it comes to politics and the media.

 

My entire point is simple. The media treats women politicians differently than the do their male counterparts. I don't know if it's because they aren't intimidated by them as much as they are men, or what. It just seems IMO that men are treated much kinder by the political media.

For some reason, I had put the "conservative" label on you in this discussion, but I was wrong.

 

Nevertheless, you act as if Bachmann was asked that question simply because she's a woman. That clearly isn't the case, given her history of out-there statements.

How about her insinuation that Congress had a several people serving in it with "anti-American" beliefs?

 

How about her comments that "The Lion King" was a way of promoting a homosexual agenda?

 

How about her comment that the institution of gay marriage would lead to kids being taught in school that "homosexuality is normal, natural and perhaps they should try it?"

 

Were all of those taken out of context?

Law makers who try to side step or misrepresent the constitution are at times viewed as anti-American by lots of folks.. I agree the Lion King comment is a stretch, but again, lots of people agree with her on the homosexuality issue... Some schools are already addressing the issue. You got the time to respond to all the flaky things Obama has said? I disagree with you 99% of the time.... Does that make you flaky, or me?

But you made your assumption a long time ago... remember?

Which has nothing to do with the question I asked. Sorry for trying to have a discussion.

Law makers who try to side step or misrepresent the constitution are at times viewed as anti-American by lots of folks.. I agree the Lion King comment is a stretch, but again, lots of people agree with her on the homosexuality issue... Some schools are already addressing the issue. You got the time to respond to all the flaky things Obama has said? I disagree with you 99% of the time.... Does that make you flaky, or me?

 

 

Him...

Fine, but you're also the one claiming that she's being treated differently because she's a woman:

 

 

 

 

 

 

For some reason, I had put the "conservative" label on you in this discussion, but I was wrong.

 

Nevertheless, you act as if Bachmann was asked that question simply because she's a woman. That clearly isn't the case, given her history of out-there statements.

 

No, my contention was that he would not have asked the question laced with name calling had she been a man. He would have asked the same question, just worded it differently; to show more respect.

I'm wondering if he had Obama on his show and asked him if he was an idiot because there are people that have that view of him, you'd have a different opinion. I think many on here would be saying it was wrong, many of the same ones saying the flake comment was ok.

 

I don't think Obama is an idiot but I would love to see an interview where he addresses his perceptions. I think those you speak of one here also don't think Obama is an idiot but think Bachmann is a flake. I have that opinion as well. Obama has more stature than Bachmann so it may be harder to get away with asking him if he is an idiot compared to asking Bachmann if she is a flake but for me I personally don't see any line of questioning wrong

Then why did you ask me for a response to VOR's question ??

 

VOR asked a good question about her beliefs and I wanted to see your reply. You gave her a suitable enough defense for me.

Which has nothing to do with the question I asked. Sorry for trying to have a discussion.

But the point is you've labeled me, my answer won't matter. Besides, questioning Clinton as to why he didn't capture Osama bin Laden wasn't calling the man a flake. So, what's your point?