WHAT ABOUT THE WOMEN?
Right Wing got clipped because there were no women in his America's Greatest list and he explains how much he doesn't care.
Personally, I think he's right to not be concerned. After all, women have been kept barefoot & pregnant for most of American history, so of course the "greatest" lists are going to be single sex.
As my beloved wife pointed out to me, women have only had the chance to be great in the political arena since they got the franchise in 1920, and in the business world since the 70’s. Men have been playing in the Greatness big leagues since the dawn of time.
As far as American history is concerned, men have about a 150-year head start in shaping events, so their dominance in the survey is to be expected.
It's the same reason New York City has produced more great baseball players than Liberal, Kansas. It's just statistics, and it shouldn't be taken personally.
By the way, my beloved wife also suggested that having some famous quotes attributed to you could be a good litmus test for greatness, and went on to note that, except for a few gems from Mary Kay Ash, she couldn’t quote a single female off the top of her head.
posted by Harvey at 9:52:59 PM permalink HOME
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