Sarah Palin is all over the news. Let’s face it, she has revived some hot topics about what it means to be a woman, like: Can she handle the No. 2 position in the country and still do justice as a mother to her five children? And if John McCain wins the election and something should happen resulting in his untimely demise, could Sarah handle the difficult position of being President of the United States and still be a loving and attentive mother to her children?
Of course, we never ever hear this same question being asked of a male candidate and my answer is, "we can do anything you can do..."
This controversy reminded of two wonderful songs from several decades ago about women’s strengths. One by Peggy Lee (“I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan…cuz I’m a woman”) and another by Helen Reddy (“I am woman – hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore…”).
Here are two superb videos that capture those great empowering lyrics. Turn up the volume and rock out. The first one is a poignant tribute to women who have suffered abuse. It’s powerful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D5KMUIqV-4&feature=related
The other is an iconic recording of Johnny Cash and Peggy Lee from 1971 singing Peggy Lee’s great song about bringing home the bacon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfz-aSyPIBo
So remember ladies, we are strong and powerful women, and we are invincible. And for those men who may be reading this blog, don’t pout. You can be strong and smart too especially if you have a great woman supporting you.
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3 comments:
Thanks, Saundra for sharing both videos. Helen Reddy's words "no one is going to keep me down again" are my commitment to myself. I was in a very abusive relationship for many years and am now in a mutually loving and caring relationship.
As far as politics, I believe that Hillary and Sarah are both very classy and are good role models.
Not every Vice President has entered the office with as much experience as Dick Cheney, George H.W. Bush, or even Al Gore. For every one of those, you have a Dan Quayle or Spiro Agnew. Sarah Palin seems like a bright woman who can learn the stuff she doesn't know pretty quickly.
This is not the first leadership role for Sarah Palin, and of course there will be strain on her relationship with her children. But even in her absence I can only imagine what Palin’s children will learn from her. Yes, your parents should be involved daily in your life, but the best parents are not just the parents who are present. But parents that lead their lives as role models and are active in their children’s lives. And lets be real, it’s a 4-year term. Men and woman alike go across seas to fight for our country leaving their family and children on safe ground in the USA for extended periods of time. Sarah Palin may not be on the front line but if she is Vice President she is fighting for our country everyday, what are you willing to sacrifice for your country? If her family supports her, then she should no longer be questioned if she can succeed as a mother and VP. If the media wants to question her ability to be a VP, fine, but lets close the books on her ability as a mother!
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