Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Two little girls with mom in checkout line turn around and say, "Did you hear we are going to have a girl PRESIDENT?! [View all]
HeartsCanHope
(766 posts)43. How awesome!
That little girl is a keeper! Shirley Chisholm ran for president in 1972. I was so excited about her run, and when we had a mock election I wrote her name in on the ballot. I was teased about it by my classmates, but my teacher was cool about it. He proceeded to talk about how important it was that everyone is able to vote for their choice. I have been waiting since 1972 for a woman to be president. I'm happy that these little girls won't have to wait as long as I have. Thank you so much for this post! It made my day, too!
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
47 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Two little girls with mom in checkout line turn around and say, "Did you hear we are going to have a girl PRESIDENT?! [View all]
Amaryllis
Jul 2024
OP
That comment is a keeper!! "Did you hear we are going to have a girl PRESIDENT?!"
riversedge
Jul 2024
#1
I hope so too. The vibes seem different and maybe enough people have learned the lesson of 2016
LymphocyteLover
Jul 2024
#38
Republicans want to put women and girls in a box. Democrats want to give them wings to fly.
Lonestarblue
Jul 2024
#6
When I was a little girl I was really excited that Shirley Chisholm was running for president.
Crunchy Frog
Jul 2024
#8
I saw a guy walking down the street with a Shirley Chisholm shirt on a couple of days ago. I wish I'd stoped to talk
NBachers
Jul 2024
#17
I was nine, and it was the first presidential election I was even aware of.
Crunchy Frog
Jul 2024
#45
How do you answer "WHich side are we supposed to be on?" What a challenging situation.
Amaryllis
Jul 2024
#12
i was wondering about when you are alone with your granddaughter and she asks you
Amaryllis
Jul 2024
#15