re: #214 Pie-onist Overlord

Rachel Jackson’s early demise was caused by the negative publicity about her first marriage and divorce, at a time when divorce was “scandalous” and divorced women were regarded as sluts.

Mary Lincoln’s mental illness, as well as her family’s pro-Confederate sympathies, made her an unpopular figure.

Frances Cleveland, a young twentysomething, regarded as a “slut” and a gold-digger. Grover Cleveland had a reputation similar to Bill Clinton.

They’re harder to appreciate that far back, because of the filtering of the media by time. NR and BB, and all of those since the 60s are a bit more accessible. Nothing approaches the crap on Freep and sites rightward. If the Dems accept this as the new standard and reciprocate we move another step towards ungovernable. And that’s what a portion of the RW wants.