Now, my Grand Ironic Love for Her Majesty, the Manchurian Candidate, Hillary Clinton is well-established in this territory. As is my totally not-ironic, Taylor Swift listening love for Sarah “Love Lockdown” Palin. Also, we all know I hate the feminists (or, at least, The Feminists).
How much do I love Hillary Clinton’s response to the frattiest photo ever taken with Obama’s chief speechwriter feeling a cardboard cutout of her up? That would be this one:
Which, okay, the photo’s mildly to moderately hilarious. But her response, through an adviser: “Sen. Clinton is pleased to learn of Jon’s obvious interest in the State Department, and is currently reviewing his application,” Clinton aide Philippe Reines told the Washington Post. Heh. Althouse thinks feminists are supposed to be angry, but is sort of like “…or not?” Obviously, I think it’s awesome, but I also carry a general distaste for the feminists and enjoy a little irony.
But, combine that with conservative E.M. Zanotti and liberal Slate’s Camille Paglia’s take on where Sarah Palin is taking the essence of being a lady. Paglia:
Could it be, per chance, we’ve fully entered into the ironic, awesome version of being a lady on stage? Feeling pretty and witty and wry? Because that’s so, so much more fun. It’s all about being Katharine Hepburn (or Blair Waldorf), creating your own rules, and blasting everybody who stands in your way with a smile. While being sexy. Well, unless you’re Hillary Clinton, but hey, even she’s come a long way.
