In an interview for the March/April issue of Hollywood Life Sharon Stone was asked about Hillary Clinton. She replied:
I think Hillary's fantastic. But I think it's too soon for Hillary to run. This may sound odd, but a woman should be past her sexuality when she runs. She still has sexual power, and I don't think people will accept that. It's too threatening.
Oh Sharon, you crazy, beautiful, narcissistic nutcase, you. Why yes, you're right, it does sound odd!
Are you really trying to say that the American male is so wimpy, so terrified of castration that he cannot, will not tolerate a woman in power who still has her 'sexual power'? Are you actually of the opinion that American women are such shabby, jealous, narrow-minded little creatures that we feel threatened by one of our own?
Oh, you poor, wounded bird of a movie star, what have we done to you, that you should think so little of us? That you should despise us so?
If a man had said something so patently chauvinistic we'd have crucified him for criminal idiocy.
What, exactly, does it mean for a woman to be "past her sexuality?" Must she be post-menopausal to throw her (manly) hat into the ring? Or must she merely be post-pin-up perky? Past powder puffs and perfume?
Is it possible that Ms Stone is equating, as so many in society do, sexual power with physical attractiveness? Pretty women are perceived as sexual by the general population; plain women less so. And what of the women who are never 'past-it' ~ might they never run?
Of course, some are never really 'into it' at all; perhaps they are the ideal candidates for higher office. Asexual eunuchs make great presidents! At the very least, they never get caught with interns and starlets. And there's all that extra, non-sexual energy that can be used for enhanced tariff protection, veto power and stuff. Something. The possibilities are endless.
I'm not sure how old La Stone feels that a woman should be in order to exercise the same liberty to run for office that all males over 35 enjoy. Female sexuality and power do not end with the ability to reproduce, and women well into their 80's and even 90's have been known to have satisfying sexual relationships. With whom, I have no idea. Men in their 30's perhaps. But someday, I aim to find out.
Yes, it is true that celebrities have opinions, bless their foolish little hearts, and that is certainly their right. If only people would stop asking them to share.
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Many people listen to Sharon Stone because she supposedly has a high IQ--unusual in a Hollywood star. My experience with people with high IQ's has been that they don't seem to have much common sense. Ms. Stone obviously falls into that category... :-/
Hmmm...I'm thinking that was a backhanded support of Ms. Rice for President. ;-p Sharon's just jealous that Hilary made it on her brain not her looks. Tsk, tsk.
I think she's projecting. Her movie flopped, so it must be because she intimidates people, being both so sexual and so smart and not quite so young, so other smart, sexual, mature women will meet failure as well. It might make things a little easier to handle if you're not alone in the situation. This is one of the great things about freedom of speech. People have so many wonderful opportunities to make asses of themselves publicly.
I think she was trying to sell her flop of a movie!
V
"...women well into their 80's and even 90's have been known to have satisfying sexual relationships. With whom, I have no idea. Men in their 30's perhaps. But someday, I aim to find out."
Gidge, all I've heard is that it's some guy named Buzz.
"some day, I plan to find out."
I love you Gigi!
Sexual power. Is it injectable? 'Cause I'd like a shot of that. Nice point about the chauvinism, for I've always wondered how Gabrielle gets away with it week in and week out on Desperate Housewives with nary a squeek of condemnation.
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