Because our cultural mirror is cruel:
"Maybe this all seems funny, or trivial, but it's really not. It's about what girls want to be, what they're told they should be, and how they feel about who they are. . . I don't want them to be empty-headed, self-obsessed, emaciated clones; I'd rather they be independent, interesting, idealistic, kind, opinionated, original, funny -- a thousand things before 'thin.'
I'd rather they didn't give a gust of stinking chihuahua flatulence whether the woman standing next to them has fleshier knees than they do.
Let my girls be Hermiones, rather than Pansy Parkinsons.
Let them never be Stupid Girls. Rant over."
— J.K Rowling cheering Pink's anti-anthem, Stupid Girls
Indeed
I too wish Richardson got more attention. Sadly our system works based on money and charisma. So far Richardson kind of lacks both. I have come to like Richardson best, I think. First his resume, then his Iraq stand, and the fact that he appeals to both more progressive and more conservative groups. I honestly hope he is our VP if he doesn't win the primary.
I will say, though, that no one can say Hillary has a thin resume. I may not like her, but she is accomplished. Not as good a resume as Richardson, but not bad.
And gotta give Obama credit. He has swept in from nowhere to be the rock star candidate. His fundraising has become quite phenomenal and I would far rather him than Hillary. I like Edwards and Richardson better, but I would be happy with Obama.
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