Posted on 08/12/2011 7:44:57 AM PDT by flowerplough
Gloria Steinem sounds off on Kardashian sisters, says the reality stars do NOT empower other women.
...Shortly before the lunch, we asked the 77-year-old Steinem if she thought the Kardashians "empower" other women.
"No," replied the founder of Ms. magazine. "They're not empowering other women, but there's no point in blaming the people who take advantage of the system without changing the system.
"Imagine if this were a family of boys," Steinem continued. "If men were rewarded for the same things, they would be doing it too."
We guess she hasn't seen "Jersey Shore."
On Lady Gaga, Steinem observed:
"I think she speaks for outsiders and she champions being yourself no matter what.
"It seems positive to me," she said, then added that she'd "be happy to go" to one of the Fame Monster's concerts.
Speaking of spectacles, we had to ask Steinem about the Strauss-Kahn case, particularly since she'd endorsed District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. during the election.
With the credibility of the housekeeper who accused DSK of sexual assault under scrutiny, Vance has come under fire for his office's decision to prosecute the case.
But Steinem remained supportive.
"It seems to me so far that Vance has done a very good job," Steinem told us. "I hope that he will be able to leave it up to the jury. I hope it will be prosecuted."
The proto-feminist reserved some of her toughest words for possible presidential candidate Palin.
During remarks she made to the luncheon crowd, Steinem called the Grizzly Mama "a woman only a man can love," adding that Palin is "up there with [Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas."
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Who’s bright idea was it at the NYDN to dig up this old turd & ask her to regurgitate the same ol’ crap she’s been vomiting for years?
Steinem.... is that old hag still alive?!
Wake me up when she denounces the way the muzzies treat their women and condemns “honor killings”. ::crickets::
Glenn Beck just cycled on her on the radio show (Thanx FRs for the info on how to stream it!)
She is a sorry excuse for a woman AND “feminist” especially when she off-handedly, proudly discussed her pre-1970 abortion in the UK and was happy it was finally available - with no strings attached - in the USA.
Sad, sad woman....
That’s quite a compliment to Palin. Justice Thomas is a great man and possibly the best legal mind on the SCOTUS.
She seems to like all bad things and oppose all good things.
Considering the source, I think Ms. Palin should take that as a compliment.
"It seems positive to me," she said
Appeals to outsiders? Good for entertainers, bad for Republican politicians I guess.
adding that Palin is "up there with [Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas."
I agree with Gloria Steinem? Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine! I guess I can reassure myself that I don't agree with her for the reason she wanted.
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Lady Gag-gag is now you're hero? You've come a long way, baby.
And yes, men do love Sarah Palin because she is a strong, self-made woman that went up against the good ole boys club in Alaska, while still maintaining her feminity. You should be giving her an award.
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Ms. Steinem has been passe’ since 1972.
Yet, some members of the press(so-called) continue her to care about her comments on virtually everything.
My God, Gloria is such a boor.
“...calling that which is evil, good, and that which is good, evil.”
Following McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate, Steinem penned an op-ed in which she labeled Palin an "unqualified woman" who "opposes everything most other women want and need." Steinem described her nomination speech as "divisive and deceptive", called for a more inclusive Republican Party and concluded that Palin resembled "Phyllis Schlafly, only younger."
ditto.
a worn out old communist.
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