NOW Responds to Laura Bush Radio Address (Hold your nose...)

NAGs ^ | 11/17/01 | Rebecca Farmer

[Libloather]

NOW News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: REBECCA FARMER, 202-628-8669 ext. 116

Activists Use Internet, E-mail to Advocate for Afghan Women's Rights

NOW Responds to Laura Bush Radio Address

November 17, 2001

"The U.S. and allies abroad would do well to follow the lead of feminist groups, echoed in this morning's statement by First Lady Laura Bush, and ensure that Afghan women's rights are restored in the post-Taliban era, " said National Organization for Women (NOW) President Kim Gandy. "In fact, thousands of cyber-activists have been bombarding the Administration with demands that women be included in rebuilding an Afghan democracy."

"World leaders must bring women to the table in reconstructing the Afghan government and must make women's rights a priority," Gandy said. "NOW's e-mail action alerts and online letters make it easy for activists to get this message to U.S. government leaders."

Last month NOW launched an internet and e-mail campaign urging U.S. lawmakers and government officials to insist that women's human and democratic rights be protected against the warlords vying for post-Taliban control of Afghanistan. The e-messages also demand that Afghan women leaders be sought out and included in reconstructing the country's government. By logging on to NOW's website, www.now.org, activists can send messages to President Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Joseph Biden and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.

"Prior to the Taliban's 1996 takeover, Afghan women were scientists, professors, members of parliament and cabinet members and university professors. They led corporations, non-profit organizations and local communities," Gandy said. "Clearly, there are many Afghan women well-equipped to participate in leading Afghanistan back to full democracy. And in under sixty seconds, anyone can send a message to decision-makers demanding that these women leaders be at the table to help rebuild and lead their country."

"U.S. officials must listen to the diverse cross-section of cyber-activists from across the country and beyond," Gandy said. "What they're saying is that warlords cannot be allowed to divide the spoils and shatter this opportunity for an Afghan government that includes women as full and equal human beings. Women must be an equal partners in post-Taliban Afghanistan."

Click here to send a message to President Bush and others.

[Boxsford]

I like you too much to get mad at you.

[TLBSHOW]

Yes its true. Research was needed.

The post here aren't as bad as my Freepmail. LOLROF

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

HB,

I think you are right. I wasn't aware of the Laura Bush statement (BTW I am a HUGE Laura Bush fan) but your explanation makes sense to me. I just didn't have the whole context. Thanks for pointing it out. Cyber-activists - give me a break.

Freegards

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"I think this dislike of his must stem from a deficiency in his...well, his anatomy."

I'm not disagreeing with you, and pardon the metaphor, but why do women always pull out that tired old piece in an argument?
And why do they think that it is effective?

(placing tongue firmly in cheek)

Why, some of my best friends are women and they tell me size doesn't matter.

[TLBSHOW]

Thanks!

and I will take calls when I do the show.

[ohioWfan]

I'll bet not! I can imagine what might have been said to you privately!

We conservative, thinking women are just as frustrated by our liberal counterparts as thinking men are. There's nothing worse for me than being included in the blanket generalization of the brainwashed majority of women that I see here at FR. Some people here really mean their insults!

[Andyman]

Afghan women leaders be sought out and included in reconstructing the country's government.

Thus the calls for a broad-based government in Afghanistan.

[RightOnline]

Dear N.O.W. membership:

Ignore this annoying "thinking" thing (you're very, very bad at it) and stick to your frequent wax jobs. I'd also suggest another trip to the mall for another pair of sensible shoes. I must also add that Duracell is having a 35% discount sale on D-cell batteries.

[outpost44]

NOW...isn't that the group of 12 ugly women with the loud mouths???

[danmar]

Biggest mistake we made in this country was to let women vote

Risking to be labeled a antiwomen or whatever label, I think the statement is for the most part true. Women in general do not use rationale, but feelings. Best example is my wife, wich she tells me everytime is time to vote, to figure things out because she thinks I do a better job at it with my knowledge than she does, she just feel things and is not quiet sure about it.
The NOW rant just proves it!...is absoluteley no logic in their statement...period. Go figure...trying to westernise Afganistan when they still live in 1500AD.Hellllow any body home?

Nevertheless, there are some sharp tacks outhere they can put everyone to shame in every aspect of life(Maggie comes to mind). But overall...no...who put Clinton in the office? Need I say more?

[dr_who]

Yeah, Afgan women probably know all there is to know about NOW. What a bunch of buffoons.

[upchuck]

Interesting... NOW stands up for Afghan women but were nowhere on Gennifer Flowers, Juanita B??, Kathleen Wiley, et al.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Ignore this annoying "thinking" thing (you're very, very bad at it) and stick to your frequent wax jobs.

What makes you think they wax? The sensible shoes I believe, and the batteries are for sure. Waxing? I'm skeptical.

[onehipdad]

Are those your cues? If they are, you'd better pick them up - they're probably dry by now.

[Jack Barbara]

Clearly, there are many Afghan women well-equipped to participate in leading Afghanistan back to full democracy.

Didn't you read the article? According to N.O.W., Afghanistan used to be a "full democracy". I wonder when that was?

[FranklinsTower]

The questions we should be asking NOW, is when did bill and hill know about the treatment of Afgan women and children? Then with that knowledge, what did they do about it? Finally, what are they doing about it today?

The truth is they are issue frauds. They willfully ignored the Afgan women and children for their political convenience.

[Antoninus]

NOW is irrelevant. I heard their membership was down to 14 bitter lesbians. Later, NOW.

[NYpeanut]

Big frikkin deal, you found an imbecile to quote. That makes it true?

Work on your personal and social skills and you'll find more women giving you the time of day. Lonely, bitter men are so sad.

[NYpeanut]

Teeny weeny what?