Comments on: When Elizabeth Edwards is Speaking at BlogHer, I’m a Conservative

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:28:08 +0000

Interesting thoughts….I wasn’t there, but have enjoyed reading about it.

I was wondering what her speech would be like…coming from someone who has no “leanings” to the right, but sits there rather firmly. : )

By: Syd

Syd — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:40:51 +0000

As a conservative lesbian (I know, go figure), I find myself in similar situations, though on a much smaller scale. Great job of articulating your position. This is an important conversation. Thank you.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:31:53 +0000

Why can’t we all just get along? While I love the premise of all this, I just want to meet one friend.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:28:29 +0000

At church, when I go, I’m a liberal. At Blogher, I was a Canadian thinking I would learn about blogging in the midst of a political campaign. Thank goodness for your question or I would have gotten nothing from the session except for the shock of everyone leaping to their feet and applauding as though some star (I’m not good with pop culture, you pick one) had entered the room. I’ll vote Green again – environmental but fiscal conservative – in the next election but be back here much sooner than that.

Thanks for the question and the post.

By: sarcastic journalist

sarcastic journalist — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:26:39 +0000

I can agree with Jenn. I did not ever identify myself as “democrat.” I make sure never to identify myself politically in situations such as that one.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:52:32 +0000

I am fairly new to your blog and liberal or conservative, I find you truly real and very funny!! :0] Though I don’t know much about BlogHer, I am glad that you stood up and voiced your opinion. I also am glad that you blogged so fairly about your experience. Keep bloggin’ and I’ll be back to ‘visit’ with you again. :0]

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:51:18 +0000

Reesie, just for clarification, I was at the table with the woman who said she was from Texas and after reading this I went to her to ask her words to be sure I was correct in what she said. She specifically did NOT say she was a Democrat. She just said she from Texas which was then followed by Elizabeth Edward’s “I’m sorry!”

Just to clarify.

By: Reesie

Reesie — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:56:20 +0000

Well, I was psyched you stood up because I’d read a post of yours (about looking good at Target) and nearly died laughing, but then I lost the link to your blog. I could remember it was something about a trapeze, but for the life of me I couldn’t find it. When you stood up, I said (rather loudly I’m embarresed to say),” THAT’S Her! and quickly typed the URL in my browser and book marked it.

I am a devoted democrat, and have given some thought to voting for Senator Edwards, BUT I was pleased you asked your question. The path of the discussion made me uncomfortable in what I new to be a diverse group. Unlike Canape, I did not take your statement before the question as an attempt to slight Mrs. Edwards. I thought you were trying to bring the conversation back to a more appropriate focus.

As for the woman from Texas, my recollection was that the questioner said she was a DEMOCRAT from Texas and that is when Mrs. Edwards said “I’m sorry”.

I lead a group at the unConference on Sunday about future BlogHer events and Jory Des Jardins was anxious to hear feedback. Several of us (from diverse perspectives) commented on the campaign feel of the Elizabeth Edwards keynote, although we acknowledged that she did just answer the questions asked.

Keep posting my daring friend. You make me laugh and think and I sincerely appreciate people who can do booth.

By: Eve

Eve — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:00:46 +0000

The Elizabeth Edwards interview wasn’t the first time I feared for Kathryn’s life at the conference. I like having a friend that isn’t afraid to stand up for what’s right, no matter who may try to steal her under we@r that night!

By: Kellyology

Kellyology — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:08:07 +0000

Really enjoyed this post. I myself live in an extremely conservative state and city, and I am often perturbed by the assumption that people in my area have regarding my religious and political beliefs. I, most days in dealing with other adults in my area, am most often odd person out. And I feel obligated to keep my mouth shut as to not offend people or to avoid getting attacked. It is absolutely exhausting!

I found it very interesting when reading this entry to find that the exhaustion over and irritation concerning these assumptions go both ways. Because I live where I live, I sometimes forget that not everywhere I am the minority.

For me this is a great lesson. I hope that all, whether conservative, liberal or somewhere in the middle, enjoyed getting the lesson as much as I have.