tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post1354098618252782907..comments2023-08-20T07:06:14.115-04:00Comments on Thurber's Thoughts: Can a conservative be a feminist?Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-35012003883689482772008-09-14T22:21:00.000-04:002008-09-14T22:21:00.000-04:00Maggie,As a member of the male gender, I probably ...Maggie,<BR/><BR/>As a member of the male gender, I probably shouldn't comment, but your posting caused me to do some simple research. Merriam-Webster defines feminism as: the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. By that definition, I would say that your assessment is exactly correct.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately feminism, like many other grass roots movements, has been hijacked by liberal philosophy. Like racial equality and the environmental movement, feminism now also embodies the concept of victimization. Race, sex, and the planet itself are all victims in this ideological battle (and probably victims of evil conservatives).<BR/><BR/>This is why Sarah Palin is such a source of fear and consternation to the feminist movement. In her Conservative form of feminism, she rejects the concept of victimhood and instead simply expects (if not demands) equal treatment as her due. <BR/><BR/>Without victims, there is no need for an expanding government bureaucracy to protect them. Without an expanding government, the liberal philosophy breaks down.<BR/><BR/>Gov Palin's (and your) form of feminism will never be accepted by liberals and a liberal media as a consequence.Timothy W Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118861693269565715noreply@blogger.com