tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10563856.post7226645027812228484..comments2023-10-23T11:10:05.945-04:00Comments on Karen Duncan: Life in the Time of Coronavirus: AIAW Endorses Mike Signer for Lt. GovernorKaren Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954405672195734097noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10563856.post-28732650168009546692009-06-08T13:14:18.831-04:002009-06-08T13:14:18.831-04:00I can't believe we're having a discussion ...I can't believe we're having a discussion about being a bachelor in 2009. Signer is not gay, but I have to ask, would the poster's reservations about not raising a family apply to gay and lesbian candidates? Is the poster saying s/he would not support such a candidate? Signer has been busy pursuing three degrees, working in politics, and in national security. I for one do not think that raising a family is a qualification for office. As someone with a family, I know how much more I could do if I were single or married w/o kids. Not saying I'd trade it for anything, but it's a fact. You can't do politics fully with a young family and do either one well.JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03421721255919073426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10563856.post-22998755376001732192009-06-03T09:33:13.209-04:002009-06-03T09:33:13.209-04:00Well, I'm not going to argue with most of your...Well, I'm not going to argue with most of your arguments. I found my jaw dropping at your bluntness, but you are right. That straight talk is needed now.<br /><br />As for Mike Signer's marital status, I can't comment on that. But I suspect that a capable, competent person with empathy can be a good leader even if he or she has no wife or children. <br /><br />Some of history's greatest leaders were bachelors. Others had families whom they neglected. The qualities of great leadership are not necessarily the same ones it takes to be a great mom or dad.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by and commenting. And please, vote your conscience, which I know you will do.Karen Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13954405672195734097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10563856.post-89439215313073849482009-06-02T22:51:47.533-04:002009-06-02T22:51:47.533-04:00I too, like and admire Mike Signer's record of...I too, like and admire Mike Signer's record of accomplishments.<br /><br />When researching his bio, I noticed the absence of a wife and children. He doesn't even have an ex-wife, if the record is correct.<br /><br />How does a guy go thirty-six years and not be married and have kids, yet think he has the life experience needed to fill a state-wide office?<br /><br />I am not going to support Jody, but I think Mike would be a more credible candidate if he had spent some years, like most of us, raising a family.<br /><br />Most Virginians don't mind the occasional bachelor running for County Supervisor or Delegate, but when it comes to state-wide office, the candidates who can show that they have fought the same fight as the rest of us, while trying to raise a family, tend to garner the most solid support.<br /><br />Over on the Republican side, they are leading off their campaign touting their collective "forty years" of experience in elective office. Citizens should take that bombast and send it right back to the fascists: Sure, your team has been in office a long time; during the entire time, Virginia has experienced the looting of our manufacturing base and massive loss of jobs. These three men all stood by, as the Bushies suspended our Constitutional liberties, spied on American citizens and jailed Americans and foreign nationals, without charges or trial.<br /><br />No one who loves freedom should ever vote for the Republicans again. <br /><br />The Democratic Party has a perfect opportunity to seize on the anger that Americans still feel for the fascist-Republicans, but in order to capitalize on this moment, the Democrats must nominate strong, moderate candidates like in the mold of Mark Warner, Jim Webb and John Miller.J. Tyler Ballancenoreply@blogger.com