No, not our junior senator. Mike Ball reports on his own honorary-girl moment:
In particular when I chaired the board of a large downtown church, the woman who was senior minister called me that more than once by way of pointing out that my policies and proposals under discussion were female inclusive and aware. I grew up in an equality minded family...and this was a UU church, after all.
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I was once declared an "honorary Jew"
By Sarcastic Sam
Tue, 09/04/2012 - 2:16pm
for knowing my way around a deli menu, being familiar with some of the Jewish holidays, and throwing out the occasional Yiddish word in conversation. Oh yeah, and also for having a distinguished nose.
And you're damn right *I* was proud of it.
I don't want to be a pissy feminist but
By Nancy
Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:41pm
He should have used the term "woman" instead of "girl." It sounds like he was comparing himself to some little first grader who was playing with dolls.
I don't think there's
By anon
Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:34pm
I don't think there's anything pissy or feminist about your comment. Nothing wrong with respect. Don't apologize for it.