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Jane D's avatar

Marianne you are an example to all and you have been extremely helpful to me, from afar, for 33 years. I wish you every success and pray every day for a return of USA and the planet to the respect and common sense that you unfailingly deliver. Blessings and many thanks ❤️🙏

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Joan Halgren's avatar

Hi Marianne, indeed, it's time America grew up and embraced equality but we still lag behind so many other countries when it comes to female leadership as well as international organization, like the International Monetary Fund. Plus, it seems around 60 percent of American women still subjugate themselves to men's views and actions probably due to their lack of education and fear of survival.

So Marianne you have a great opportunity to let women know their lives count! I know too many women who are grasping instead of embracing the reality that they too have equal rights as humans and are not lesser. I embrace your endeavors. And I remember back in the '80s some organizations offered assertiveness training courses to women, and I was so hopeful they would grow into their authentic selves. You are exemplary Marianne in showing the way with your courage and integrity. March on...Joan

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TRETierney's avatar

Sadly I thought you recently stated you pulled out of the race? I’ve adored and respected you from the Manhattan Center For Living days to the monthly visits to our HIV/AIDS group so many years ago. Keep On Trucking ie Campaigning, Miss Marianne!

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The Matriarchy Mom's avatar

Women need 50% of Congress by rights of being women (and ALL law making bodies worldwide) so that we can legislate for ourselves because men cannot protect us from male violence, or speak for our needs or values.....women must do this for ourselves.

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Elena Stahlberg's avatar

Women have been perceived as weak throughout a human history of male violence. Humanity excels at violence and hence most of us want a strong male who will kill our enemies! It is simply horrible!

A wise woman will rub even many other women the wrong way. I wish I understood why!

I am all for a wise and brave woman president!

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Donna Yamanashi's avatar

Correct. “For ages we’ve been rocking the cradle, now let’s rock the boat!”

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Judy's avatar

Just mailed my ballot, you got my vote in Arizona!

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Elizabeth G's avatar

Why do believe American women in public service are failing? Your triggers reflect your own inner issues. "You never hate your brother for his sins, but only for your own." (ACIM)

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Joan Halgren's avatar

Wow, Viccus, I am curious: why is adopting progressive policies failing because they rarely get passed or what? Or do you view those policies as threatening or wrong-headed? Let us all know. Thanks!

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Joan Halgren's avatar

Lots to chew on Viccus. Thanks for your reply!

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