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Don’t Believe Everything You Read
For the most part, I’m avoiding articles about Monica Lewinsky, but I did read a column that infuriated me. I’m quoting (slightly out of context) from the Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus, who I used to enjoy, but now find really out of touch. In describing Lewinsky’s post-Clinton life, she insinuates what a failure it has been, calling it “irreparably damaged.” And one way we know that is because, “now 40, she has never married.” Grrrrrr…..
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WHAT?! So if she hadn’t had an affair with the president, then she’d be married with children? CRAP!
Wow…just….WOW!
I’m considering writing a letter.
You totally should write a letter. I’ll be on the lookout for it.
Yeah. I’ll see what I can come up with, and let you know.
Oh, I read that too and honestly had to re-read it b/c I could not believe what I was seeing.
The insinuation is so swarmy.
Wendy, I think you should write the letter. It’s outrageous for the Ruth Marcus to try and passively connect Lewinsky’s past to her current age and marital status. I’m 40 and don’t have kids either. Big deal.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll work on it.
I know, I saw the article too. It’s a shame Marcus dropped that in her article. I’m 45, single, no kids, and I didn’t have a tryst with anyone famous/in power. Write the letter!!!
Ruth Marcus has become such a bore. Doesn’t she know how many single people there are in America right now?
Unfortunately, Ruth Marcus is not alone in making those kinds of assumptions about single women above a certain age. Please do write the letter.
Lazy column. It’s sad to say, but Marcus has become a hack.