Post # 6

My first reaction to these articles was "wow." Being a female, I of course agree with the issues of double-standards and sexism. But there is an entirely different meaning in the world of politics. But with these articles, I kept wanting Krystal Ball to just shut up. Yes it was extremely unfortunate for such an embarrassing even to have occured, and thus having the potential of ruining her dreams and her life. I admire her for "keeping her head held high" and to use her failure not as a setback but as a push to better herself in the long run. She is an incredibly strong woman to do so. However, I felt as if her argument and defense could only be used justly if she were an actual victim. She made the decision to act that way on camera, period. Going into politics, she kinda had it coming to her. Everyone knows that the opponent will use anything to get on top, and she practically fed it to them. No, it is completely wrong for the opponent to potentially destroy lives to better theirs, but in politics, this is just the way it is.

I also do not agree with her linking her misfortune with that of Hillary Clinton. Ball made a mistake, and her past had caught up with her. She was not a victim, she was only embarrassed. Clinton was a complete victim. None of the issues that arose while her husband was in office were her fault and they were not about her past. Clinton held her head high with complete devotion to her husband and his cause. That takes even more bravery and deserves more admiration than the issue with Ball.

I agree with the author when it is written that Ball is doing everything right in this situation. She is using it to her advantage and therefore growing because of it. That is very commendable. However, it upsets me that she would turn the attention to the way politics is ran, and then continues to aim attention towards sexism. This has nothing to do with sexism! How many times have male politicians been scrutinized and criticized for their misbehavior? It is continuous and inevitable. Like she said, she the first woman in this exact situation. That is unfortunate, but she should own up to it.