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For years, I’ve proudly said, “I am not a feminist” because I did not want to be lumped in with the whining, man-hating feminists who Rush Limbaugh calls “femi-nazis”. 

Let’s face it, while most women were getting things done, little things like defeating communism in the case of Lady Thatcher, the feminists seemed obsessively focused on reducing housework and killing babies.  The National Organization of Women did not and does not speak for most women.

Now the battle between the “femi-nazis” and what I call the “femi-regulars” (sometimes you just have to invent your own words when none will do) is being played out in full view because of Sarah Palin.  I call her femi-regular because she’s like most of the women I know who are too busy accomplishing things to whine.     

Referring to Sarah Palin, Gloria Steinem, that great champion of women, said:  “This isn't the first time a boss has picked an unqualified woman just because she agrees with him and opposes everything most other women want and need.”  She further elaborated in an editorial in the Los Angeles Times:

So let's be clear: The culprit is John McCain. He may have chosen Palin out of change-envy, or a belief that women can't tell the difference between form and content, but the main motive was to please right-wing ideologues; the same ones who nixed anyone who is now or ever has been a supporter of reproductive freedom.

And American women, who suffer more because of having two full-time jobs than from any other single injustice, finally have support on a national stage from male leaders who know that women can't be equal outside the home until men are equal in it. Barack Obama and Joe Biden are campaigning on their belief that men should be, can be and want to be at home for their children.

Steinem’s real motives jump off the page.  She is only interested in the advancement of women who support abortion.  She claims that Palin is unqualified despite the fact that she has successfully rooted out corruption, run a city, and run a state while garnering an approval rating of over 80%.  If she were pro-abortion we might imagine that Steinem herself would be planning the Palin parade. 

But the last part of Steinem’s editorial was most absurd.  She says our greatest social injustice is that we have “two full time jobs”.  Wow. Women in Saudi Arabia would love to have extra housework as their greatest social injustice.   

Do the femi-nazis see all men as Dagwood Bumstead sleeping on the couch?  The fathers that I know, including my own father who was born in 1920, take their children to soccer, boy scouts, ballet, and church or synagogue.  They read them books, change their diapers, fix them meals, pack their lunches and encourage their passions.  They discipline them, nurture them, love them and lead them. This is typical old feminism pitting husband against wife, man against woman. 

She claims that women finally have support from male leaders who believe that women can’t be equal outside the home until men are equal in it.  Really? We should vote for Obama/Biden because they will encourage husbands to, say, vacuum more?

It is most insulting that Steinem leaves us with the notion that we should choose the leader of the free world based on whether: (1) They support abortion; (2) They nudge hubbies to do their fair share of housework; (3) They encourage daddies to be home for their children.  Wow, look how far we women have come.  We should vote for the male candidate who wants to do the dishes and take care of whatever baby the woman decides not to kill.     

Here’s a crazy thought:  Maybe, instead, we should vote for principled, honest, strong, America-loving folks who will stand up to evil, advance liberty and let our free enterprise system flourish.   

When the old feminists try to destroy Governor Palin, I think, “bring it on” because a shot at her is a shot at all of the “femi-regulars”. If this battle is about who has the most soldiers, we win. 

I am proud to be the daughter and granddaughter of strong women who loved their husbands, got things done, nurtured their children, served their community and loved their country.  The kind of women who had a spirit of giving and selflessness that the old feminists might deride, but that those who truly love their fellow citizen would applaud.  The kind of women who didn’t feel it a sign of weakness to put others first.  

I am often inspired by regular women, who are so busy changing the world through small daily acts that they don’t have time to whine.  Women who remind me a lot of Sarah Palin.  For lack of a better term you can call them the femi-regulars. 

Proud to be a Femi-regular!!! Thanks for the great article Lori. I'd never been a visitor to this site before but will now be here regularly.

>> mrsok79

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:51 pm

Mrsok79, Thanks for joining with us to fight back the assault on American values. We femi-regulars rock the cradle and if we band together we can rock the country on election day!

>> Lori Roman

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 4:59 pm

Awesome article, Lori! This should get national exposure - you've nailed the feminist agenda.

>> Ron Miller

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 9:05 pm

Lori, Thanks for pulling the whole site together via your own will power alone. Glad to be here myself, and we agree on feminism. I truly believe that strong women make men stronger in the process thereof. Keep up the "regular work"! --Steve Berryman.

>> Steven R. Berryman

Friday, October 10, 2008, 5:40 pm

God created gender differentiations for a purpose, and you have well-defined some of it, Lori. Women have strengths that support men's strengths and vice-versa. Unpopular as it is in the liberal camps, 'femi-regulars' are critical to God's plan for life on Earth. Until we stop fearing the vociferous, vocal, and vulpine, and stand up for what's right, we will continue to see such values smeared, seared, and scorched with impunity.

>> writergrrrl

Sunday, October 12, 2008, 12:31 pm

I'm married to one of your so-called feminazis. You can generalize all you like about feminists, which perhaps makes you feel better about your own positions, but I know many, including the author bell hooks, and they are hardly the group you describe. To narrow feminism down to "reducing housework and killing babies," does nothing but highlight your ignorance about feminist thought and activism.

>> cheesegypsy

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 7:35 pm

The clarity of your article is amazingly accurate. It is like you took my entire belief system and put it into prose. I am proud to call myself a Lipstick Femi-regular, and I am from Texas! We Can Make a Bigger Difference, Be sure to get out and Vote, McCain-Palin gets my Vote! j

>> Political Jules

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 12:40 am

Hello I totally agree. But for this to work, be more careful. It's true that the "feminists" have become "feminazis". It's like, some good hearted Liberals have become extreme and hate-filled. Also, "Right Wing" are painted as not caring about animals and regressive about womens rights. But there have always been Real Feminists who did not subscribe to any current agendas about how they should stick up for women. Susan B. Anthony Calamity Jane Eleanor Roosevelt Margaret Thatcher Indira Gandhi Sarah Palin (geez, Todd is the quintessential liberated man.and she is the super achiever.How can people not think she is "Feminist/Female?err whatever its called ?? Sigh, its always the same, the revolutionary idea goes too far and gets twisted and ugly. I agree that Femi-REGULARS are the majority and include a vast array of differing opinions, but agree on that they support conservative values...that is: Right to Life except in extreme cases Need for God in our National symbols Individual responsability No indecency/careful here/no Madonna masturbating on stage ? errr I'd say NO to that but OK with the outfits. No gay marriage/don't hate'em but its not marriage No big Govt No Big Brother/NO to Fairness Doctine/Yesto Patriot act Slash spending &earmarks private enterprise No liberal curricula/PC textbooks No use of kids in politics/discussions in class under 5th grade, mock elections,etc. No preaching of Black Power agendas/demoralization of white children no "affirmative" action quotas/bad for everybody Yes to Washingtons Birthday, Sing patriotic songs in school No more "holiday" trees/they are CHRISTMAS TREES NO SHARIAH LAW/ must be protested NO non profits funneling funds to special interest groups that may be terrorist training camps NO special NEW hate crime or speech laws/this will be skewed to protect BHO pro Arab and pro radical black policies No SEPARATE CIVIL DEFENSE/it has to be part of EXISTING STATE POLICE or something. NO "BROWN SHIRTS" This will be the military families fight. Where are they on this ?They should lead on this. Did I forget anything ??????? Can we get going to protest all this ? Can we write it up in affirmative way ? I'm sorry this is so long. But just copy it.Gotta go.

>> ava

Friday, November 14, 2008, 8:51 am