Sarah Palin and Her Discontents (Sneering power-women and the foul whiff of aristocratic disdain)

National Review ^ | September 5, 2008 | Victor Davis Hanson

[neverdem]

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[elli1]

Sadly, one of the few other selfmade female success stories is going to take quite a tumble before this is all over. Oprah, arguably one of the most successful women on the planet--who did it herself, hitched her star to and foisted Obama on the American people. I trully believe if she had not come out gushing over the Chosen One, he would still be sitting in the Senate; voting Present and avoiding authoring legislation.

I have a lot of respect for Oprah because she is a self made woman. No doubt that Oprah has seriously tarnished her brand but that's what happens when entertainment figures take political stands--they end up pissing off half of their audience...probably less though in Winfrey's case. In any case, I'm happy cuz she was probably a significant factor in helping take mizclinton out of the race. :)

[PennsylvaniaMom]

in Winfrey's case. In any case, I'm happy cuz she was probably a significant factor in helping take mizclinton out of the race. :)

You know, I hadn't thought of that angle. Oprah really did a number on (ie., made an enemy of) Hillary. When the dust settles, this could really be interesting.

:)PaMom