Can We Get a Fact-Checker on Aisle One??
Sorry that it has been so long since I've posted here.. I have gotten a little swept up in the drama that has become the presidential election. Or should I say-- the tennis match that has become the presidential election. I find myself going back and forth as to who I want to win the election. Part of me is very angry with some of the decisions that George Bush has made, but the other part of me realizes that Kerry is definitely the Lowest Common Denominator that the Democrats could have put up. *NOW*-- if the Democrats were smart, they would have put up Howard Dean, and there would be question who was getting my vote. I found great solace in Dean's platform, but of course-- both the Dems and the Repubs decided to massacre Dean because of his enthusiasm, so here we are-- stuck on stump-hill with only 12 days to go.
BUT-- that's not why I am writing this entry today. I am writing this entry today to bitch-slap Theresa Heinz Kerry for her comments on First Lady Laura Bush. You can read the article here http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/20/theresa.apologizes.laura/index.html
To summarize, Mrs. Heinz-Kerry was giving an interview and was asked what she believed the differences to be between herself and Laura Bush. The following is an exact quote,
"Well, you know, I don't know Laura Bush. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good. But I don't know that she's ever had a real job -- I mean, since she's been grown up. So her experience and her validation comes from important things, but different things."
She added, "And I'm older, and my validation of what I do and what I believe and my experience is a little bit bigger -- because I'm older, and I've had different experiences. And it's not a criticism of her. It's just, you know, what life is about."
Okay-- let's just review both their records, "for the record" if you will.
Theresa Heinz Kerry obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages and Literature. She then graduated from the Interpreters School of the University of Geneva. She moved to the United States and became an interpreter for the United Nations. She then met Senator John Heinz, heir to the ketchup millions, got married, quit her job, had 3 kids, and appears to have done no significant work outside of the house after they got married in 1966. That is, until Senator Heinz's death in 1991, when she turned down the right to run for his Senate seat, inherited the Heinz fortune and began running several of the Heinz Family Philantropies and Foundations. She also sits on several other boards and does a lot of charity work now.
Laura Bush obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, and a Masters Degree in Library Science. She worked as a public school teacher and a librarian for approximately 9 years. She then met George Bush, got married in 1977, had 2 kids, and appeared to not do any significant work outside of the home for quite some time. Upon Mr. Bush's election to Governor of Texas in 1994, she became very involved in many different organizations. She sits on several different Education Boards, is a spokesperson for Breast Cancer and Heart Disease, helped set up Preserve America, etc.
So I think we can agree that these women led fairly parallel lives. They were both educated, got married, had a few kids, stayed home for a while and came to public service later on in their lives. Right?
So, why-- in the name of anything that means *anything*, would Theresa Heinz Kerry say that Laura Bush had not "worked", at least not since she became an adult????
The apology she sent out is almost embarrasing, and the fact remains-- she should have *never* said it. Her husband is running for President. Get your facts right, lady. I have long maintained that there was something abot Mrs. Heinz Kerry that just rubbed me the wrong way, and now I realize what it is.
It is her condescending tone. It is the way in which she carries herself. It is the way she almost "talks down" to others when she is interviewed. It is the way the woman doesn't seem to own a hairbrush!! You have like, 600 million dollars, T-- head on down to Walgreens and get a brush, and while you're at it-- get a straightening iron, or barring that-- at least some PONYTAIL HOLDERS!! But I digress.
It is the assumption in her interview that Ms. Heinz Kerry makes that angers me the most. Yes, Mrs. Bush did not hold down an outside job after she had her children. She did not receive a paycheck for services rendered. But she most certainly worked. She had twin daughters, for crying out loud!! She was a stay-at-home mom. Ask anyone who has ever had children if staying home with their kids isn't the hardest job in the world, hands down-- and if they say it isn't-- I'll show you someone who has *never* stayed home alone with kids for more than a few days. Oh, and I'll eat my Doc Martens, okay??
Trust me, I know. I stayed home with my son for 2 years after he was born, and let me tell you-- it is an up-at-dawn-stay-up-late-mentally-physically-and-emotionally-draining-demanding-dictatorship that can be at times, downright cruel. The dictator, of course, being YOUR BABY. Your life happens in 3-4 hour cycles. Feed, burp, change, sleep. Feed, burp, change, sleep. Wash, rinse, repeat. God forbid you decide to run an errand. Then the entire rotation is interrupted and subject to anger by said dictator.
For Mrs. Heinz Kerry to disregard Mrs. Bush's work in the home is utterly disgraceful. Ms. Heinz Kerry sits on some boards, she heads up some foundations.. she has done just as much physical labor as Mrs. Bush has (and that is to say they both have not done *much* menial labor in their lives). And for Mrs. H.K. to sit up on some kind of golden throne saying, "well-- I'm *not* saying I'm better, BUT".. is complete bull.
I expect far more from the First Lady, or possible First Lady. She should be ashamed of herself. Interesting of note-- is that Mrs. Heinz Kerry knew that she had made such a colossal mistake int he original interview, that the APOLOGY she made ran BEFORE the original interview.
Sorry, Theresa-- you're off the Christmas Card list. How dare you even imply that a woman who stays home with their kids has not "had a real job." Of course-- you are wrong.. Mrs. Bush worked for a while before she became a mother.. which is yet another strike against you. You also appear to be a hypocrite-- seeing as you led nearly the exact same life, but somehow your work since your first husband's death is more important than the work Laura Bush does now, and has done for at least the past 10 years. Get your facts right!
BUT-- that's not why I am writing this entry today. I am writing this entry today to bitch-slap Theresa Heinz Kerry for her comments on First Lady Laura Bush. You can read the article here http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/10/20/theresa.apologizes.laura/index.html
To summarize, Mrs. Heinz-Kerry was giving an interview and was asked what she believed the differences to be between herself and Laura Bush. The following is an exact quote,
"Well, you know, I don't know Laura Bush. But she seems to be calm, and she has a sparkle in her eye, which is good. But I don't know that she's ever had a real job -- I mean, since she's been grown up. So her experience and her validation comes from important things, but different things."
She added, "And I'm older, and my validation of what I do and what I believe and my experience is a little bit bigger -- because I'm older, and I've had different experiences. And it's not a criticism of her. It's just, you know, what life is about."
Okay-- let's just review both their records, "for the record" if you will.
Theresa Heinz Kerry obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages and Literature. She then graduated from the Interpreters School of the University of Geneva. She moved to the United States and became an interpreter for the United Nations. She then met Senator John Heinz, heir to the ketchup millions, got married, quit her job, had 3 kids, and appears to have done no significant work outside of the house after they got married in 1966. That is, until Senator Heinz's death in 1991, when she turned down the right to run for his Senate seat, inherited the Heinz fortune and began running several of the Heinz Family Philantropies and Foundations. She also sits on several other boards and does a lot of charity work now.
Laura Bush obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, and a Masters Degree in Library Science. She worked as a public school teacher and a librarian for approximately 9 years. She then met George Bush, got married in 1977, had 2 kids, and appeared to not do any significant work outside of the home for quite some time. Upon Mr. Bush's election to Governor of Texas in 1994, she became very involved in many different organizations. She sits on several different Education Boards, is a spokesperson for Breast Cancer and Heart Disease, helped set up Preserve America, etc.
So I think we can agree that these women led fairly parallel lives. They were both educated, got married, had a few kids, stayed home for a while and came to public service later on in their lives. Right?
So, why-- in the name of anything that means *anything*, would Theresa Heinz Kerry say that Laura Bush had not "worked", at least not since she became an adult????
The apology she sent out is almost embarrasing, and the fact remains-- she should have *never* said it. Her husband is running for President. Get your facts right, lady. I have long maintained that there was something abot Mrs. Heinz Kerry that just rubbed me the wrong way, and now I realize what it is.
It is her condescending tone. It is the way in which she carries herself. It is the way she almost "talks down" to others when she is interviewed. It is the way the woman doesn't seem to own a hairbrush!! You have like, 600 million dollars, T-- head on down to Walgreens and get a brush, and while you're at it-- get a straightening iron, or barring that-- at least some PONYTAIL HOLDERS!! But I digress.
It is the assumption in her interview that Ms. Heinz Kerry makes that angers me the most. Yes, Mrs. Bush did not hold down an outside job after she had her children. She did not receive a paycheck for services rendered. But she most certainly worked. She had twin daughters, for crying out loud!! She was a stay-at-home mom. Ask anyone who has ever had children if staying home with their kids isn't the hardest job in the world, hands down-- and if they say it isn't-- I'll show you someone who has *never* stayed home alone with kids for more than a few days. Oh, and I'll eat my Doc Martens, okay??
Trust me, I know. I stayed home with my son for 2 years after he was born, and let me tell you-- it is an up-at-dawn-stay-up-late-mentally-physically-and-emotionally-draining-demanding-dictatorship that can be at times, downright cruel. The dictator, of course, being YOUR BABY. Your life happens in 3-4 hour cycles. Feed, burp, change, sleep. Feed, burp, change, sleep. Wash, rinse, repeat. God forbid you decide to run an errand. Then the entire rotation is interrupted and subject to anger by said dictator.
For Mrs. Heinz Kerry to disregard Mrs. Bush's work in the home is utterly disgraceful. Ms. Heinz Kerry sits on some boards, she heads up some foundations.. she has done just as much physical labor as Mrs. Bush has (and that is to say they both have not done *much* menial labor in their lives). And for Mrs. H.K. to sit up on some kind of golden throne saying, "well-- I'm *not* saying I'm better, BUT".. is complete bull.
I expect far more from the First Lady, or possible First Lady. She should be ashamed of herself. Interesting of note-- is that Mrs. Heinz Kerry knew that she had made such a colossal mistake int he original interview, that the APOLOGY she made ran BEFORE the original interview.
Sorry, Theresa-- you're off the Christmas Card list. How dare you even imply that a woman who stays home with their kids has not "had a real job." Of course-- you are wrong.. Mrs. Bush worked for a while before she became a mother.. which is yet another strike against you. You also appear to be a hypocrite-- seeing as you led nearly the exact same life, but somehow your work since your first husband's death is more important than the work Laura Bush does now, and has done for at least the past 10 years. Get your facts right!
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