In the article Man's World at the white house? No harm, No foul, there is a new story that has caused some headlines. According to the New York Times some womens right's organizations are starting to bring to light the fact the Obama invites only men over for pick up games of basketball on the lawn of the White House. President Obama occasionally calls over some high level officials in D.C. for some quick games of basketball. Apparently the fact that he only calls men has started to anger some women's organizations. They feel that he is sexiest based on the fact that he has never invited any women. This is an important issue for Obama becasue over the course of his political carrer he has been a positive leader for many women. In fact women are part of the core supporters of Obama. Women believe he has a personal appeal that they can relate to. In light of the recent aligations that Obama is sexest the White House has released some numbers. According to there record it is a 50/50 split of men and women working on the White House Staff. In addition Obama pointed out that he has hired many women for top positions.
I find this article and these claims comical. Just becasue Obama enjoys the game of basketball I see no shame in him calling some "guys" over to play. The fact of the matter is the White House is his home. If he wants to enjoy a pick up game or two why can't he call whoever he wants to join him. I think these women's organizations need to pick their fights smarter and realize Obama is far from sexest. In fact he has done a lot for the progress of women. Maybe Obama needs some "guy" time. Let's face it, alot of men enjoy sports and some quick competition with some other men has never hurt anyone. This is just another classic example that as the president everything can have an effect on someone or something.
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I´m not sure if the reason is that maybe Obama needs some "guy time", I just think maybe he thought it would be a problem at locker room, so he was not sexest, but careful. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on this one Thomas. I mean come on, i understand we are all equal and women are just as important to this country as men and women are very stellar athletes as well but stop nit picking. I mean the guy is playing basketball he is not solving major governmental issues, Maybe he had a few guys express interest in the game and called them over. Lets stop worrying about these small insegnificant issues and start worrying about some real problems this country is facing, believe me we do not have any shortage of those.
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