However, what is also interesting about the entire case is its sexist origins.
The film for which Citizens United sued the FEC as a violation of their political speech was titled Hillary: The Movie. It harshly criticized then-presidential candidate hopeful Clinton, who was running for the Democratic Party ticket.
While I, admittedly, have not seen the full-length film, the trailer itself gives away the way in which Clinton is portrayed: images of her looking tired, nasty insults that say she is only "driven by power," and even one bold critic who goes so far as to say she is looking for an identity, as if an outside party has the ability to draw such conclusions.
To me, the trailer mimics the way in which Disney female villains are portrayed: unattractive, "manly" in their "grab for power," and overall, authoritative. As if they will stop at nothing to get what their selfish appetites need for satiation.
I find the similar relationship disturbing and a reenforcement of the idea that bad women want power, active roles in society and don't look good doing it.
Honestly, what has Clinton done that is different than Obama, McCain, Boehner or Nixon? Politicians are driven by power and operate through bullshit as a means to climb the ladder of success in Washington. This--meaning both the gender discrimination and role of leadership in U.S. politics--is systematically flawed, not Clinton's individual fault.
Thoughts?
I find it almost too difficult to engage with what the media/popular culture did with Hillary Clinton. Remember the "I heart cunt-ry music" rebus T-shirts with her face on them?
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