Long time, no see. Or maybe you, like me, have been too busy enjoying your summer to notice that I haven't been posting?
I'm breaking the long silence with a strange news article today. The kind that will make Jon Stuart and Steven Colbert so sad that they are off for 2 weeks. It appears that Khadaffy, Ghaddafi, or however we are spelling his name today, apparently has a crush on Condoleeza Rice.
Interesting. This man is typically associated with being a despot. Not exactly a poster child for supporting strong career-driven women. But he admires "his" darling black African woman, as he puts it, and is proud of her. A Condoleeza photo album found in his compound serves as proof.
Rice responded that the whole thing was a bit "creepy and bizarre." And let's admit, slightly humorous if you are not Condoleeza. I don't know what your opinion of Rice is, but you have to feel kind of sorry for her that one of the biggest weirdos in the world has a public fascination with her.
Why am I posting on this besides the obvious reveling in snarky humor? I find it interesting when men who, in general, do not support ideas like women's autonomy and freedom (or arguably, anyone's autonomy or freedom) have a thing for a strong, smart, independent woman. It has long been said that the intelligent and successful girls aren't boyfriend magnets. But a woman with credentials and courage has a power of her own. A woman like Condoleeza Rice, whatever you think about her politics, inspires admiration in many women for her accomplishments. Not many women have been Secretary of State. In conservative administrations, no less. Sometimes, even the most die-hard chauvinists fall for impressive women. In a chauvinistic way. I don't know if that's a victory for smart, strong, successful, independent women or not. In this case ... not.
I wonder if Steve Earle wrote this song with knowledge of the Libyan leader's love of Condi?
Oh, I am so glad you linked to the Steve Earle song! It played in my head while I read your post!
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