[IronJack]

In 1944, Friedan requested to join the American Communist Party. According to her FBI file, Friedan was turned down because "there already were too many intellectuals in the labor movement" (p. 93).

Even the loons thought she was useless. She had to write a book to become famous. How useful could the book be?

[IncPen]

Friedan was turned down because "there already were too many intellectuals in the labor movement"

On the other hand, who would want to join a cause that 'already has enough smart people'?

I don't know about you, but in the same shoes, I'd like to think I'd turn around and never look back.

That she didn't might be evidence of some deep emptiness, no?

[expatpat]

And all she wanted from the Party was to get laid!