Do I agree with Governor Palin on most of her Conservative policy views? No.

Am I an evangelical Christian? No.

Do I own a gun or even know how to shoot one? No.

Am I outraged at the double standard that I have witnessed being delivered by the media, the liberal
blogosphere and even my own women friends in regards to Governor Palin’s impending nomination
as the Republican Vice President? YES!

Did we not just endure a lengthy primary that exposed all of those dirty little sexist behavior
norms that we thought we had overcome decades ago? Were we not hit with misogyny and sexism
right between the eyes and legs? Did we not observe with shock and awe as revered political
pundits, that we heretofore tuned in to watch every night, threw Hillary Clinton’s senate credentials
under the bus because of her husband’s philandering, accused her of “pimping out” her daughter to further her presidential aspirations and one national commentator even set a rape scene in motion, when he had the audacity to suggest that Senator Clinton should be dragged behind a barn?

Well, our response was deafening. We women, some of whom had never been active in the political
process before, got up off of our benches, stood up and shouted, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, HEAR US
ROAR!”

Sadly, it appears that some of us are offended by such horrors ONLY if those who are attacked agree with our viewpoints as Dems or left-leaning Independents. Seems pretty narrow doesn’t it ladies? Supporting Governor Palin’s right to be on the podium doesn’t mean that we can’t fervently debate her stances on the issues. I would also expect that a strong woman like Governor Palin would welcome such a debate. No doubt she’s going to get one. If she isn’t up to the task, she won’t glean the votes— so why all the fuss?

It’s not about the politics, it’s about the principle that all persons who hold proper credentials should be encouraged to apply for any job, be granted a formal interview and should be placed on a level playing field with all other candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, age or orientation — period!

We must stand tall together in support of Governor Palin despite the differences in our backgrounds and political views. We must collectively insist that major news outlets, the blogs and even our own friends show proper respect towards Governor Palin and all other women, who are stepping up to fight for what they believe in. If we do, maybe we’ll get one step closer towards shattering that highest glass ceiling once and for all.

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“Where’s the Bounce?” Has it been pounced upon (and squashed) by a “non-existent” pack of cats and an unlikely GOP Veep pick? There is no question that Senators Obama and Biden have a following — I sat in that sea of 80K revelers this past Thursday. Don’t be shocked HH peeps, I have said despite my disgust with the Democratic Party leadership’s tactics and my reservations regarding Senator Obama’s ability to deliver in the general election — I would at least listen to the guy if he “won” the nomination. With all the screams, whoops and expertly choreographed fanfare, the general populous seems to be unmoved (at least from a voting standpoint) by the Democrats’ big show.

Most of the major poll results coming out of the DNC give Obama/Biden a 1 to 3 point lead; the Gallup gives them a 6 (with a flaccid 4 point bounce). The punditry would tell us that the tenor of the day historically would suggest that the Dems would be up by double digits after the DNC. Why is there no significant hike in the numbers? Are those elusive PUMA cats now coming out of their dens and scratching the glossy veneer off of the “I have a dream” scheme? Fox talk show host Greta Van Susteren put it out there on her Wire yesterday asking, “Is PUMA real?” This PUMA says, “Yes we are real. Our movement to reform fraudulent Party practices is real; our fight against voter fraud and disenfranchisement is real; our fight against sexist and misogynistic behavior in politics and in the media is real and our VOTES (or non votes) in November will be real.”

And if you don’t believe me, just ask Greta’s Husband!

Looks like even more disaffected Dems are either joining our pack, echoing our grievances against the system or are at least acknowledging us as a viable group of voters… John Coale (Ms. Van Susteren’s husband) came out today on a Newsweek video interview endorsing Senator McCain. He not only outspokenly cited being offended by the sexism during the primary he was equally offended by the (Obama) Campaign’s and the Democratic Party’s lack of condemnation of it. He also mentioned that other notables will announce their support of McCain/Palin in the coming days. Former Congresswoman and Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro also came out in recognition of PUMA in a recent New York Daily News article.

I even spotted James Carville stealthy moving through the crowd on 16th Street in Denver last week sporting a gleaming new gray multicolored pair of PUMA trainers. Was that a cleverly broadcasted message or a merely a fashion statement? You decide.

While HireHeels has not endorsed any candidate, we have been inundated with emails since Senator McCain’s selection of Governor Palin. It is no longer a question to us whether millions of disaffected Dems will cross party lines to vote for the Republicans in the general election. We find this viral and organic movement of millions to be quite astonishing.

Princess Wears Prada and I have quipped for months that we should market that little blue pill to the McCain campaign to give it a much needed lift— ironically it now looks like Obama/Biden is suffering from ED (electile dysfunction). Perhaps “Doctor Dean” could write them a much-needed scrip. Although we contend it’s probably way too late to stimulate a reversal — as the PUMA’s roar will be collectively heard from coast to coast one vital vote at a time.

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From Sista:
We at HireHeels are devastated at the loss of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She was a loyal Democrat who fought valiantly for the rights of not only her constituents in Ohio, but for voters across the country. As the first African-American woman to be elected to the House of Representatives from the Buckeye State, she furthered the dialogue and the cause for African-American and women’s rights. I had the honor of personally meeting Representative Tubbs Jones several times while I was on the campaign trail for Senator Clinton. I was struck by the Representative’s warmth and enthusiasm. Her optimism and her laugh were contagious— she inspired me as she did others. Thank you Representative Tubbs Jones, we will honor your memory by continuing your legacy. We at HireHeels will fight with grace for those who cannot fight for themselves, we will stand tall against injustice; we will not back down in the face of adversity. Again Representative, thank you for your patriotism and your service. Now we will take up the baton (and run with it) for you.

From Piper:
We are all devastated at the tragic and untimely loss of Stephanie Tubbs-Jones. I don’t have the words in my vocabulary to honor her properly. Maybe they don’t exist. All I know is that she became a hero of mine this year. She was a joy to watch. Her smile was contagious, and her commentary on cable news shows became ‘must-see TV’ in my household. Her steadfast support of Hillary during the primaries showed her loyalty and the strength of her character, and her appearance at the Rules and Bylaws protest to demand that all votes be counted was a true profile in courage.

She was fierce. She was passionate. She was a force of nature wrapped in a red dress.Sista, Princess and I had the great fortune of seeing Stephanie on the campaign trail in Philadelphia.

Below is the speech Stephanie gave during a rally at the University of Pennsylvania. She brought the house down! Rest in peace, Stephanie. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

From Princess:
A great fortune indeed, Piper — Stephanie Tubbs Jones not only brought down the house that night in Philly with her fiery speech, she awakened my fighting spirit. Princess deeply regrets not navigating the masses to thank our gal’s fiercest and most passionate cheerleader in person. I intended to do so at the WomenCount luncheon in Denver next week. I pray her loved ones take comfort in realizing how many millions of Americans (like me) she moved without ever shaking their hands.

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Sista says, “NO DEAL to citing conveniently “secret sources” when the truth is on tape for the world to see!” Yesterday’s New York Daily News article entitled “Hillary Clinton Asks Not To Be Nominated at Democratic National Convention” is a perfect example of why PUMA’s and Just Say No Deal Coalition members are canceling their newspaper subscriptions and turning off their TV sets.

In their piece, Michael Saul and Thomas M. Defrank cited a “source close to the campaign,” when they reported that Clinton asked not to be nominated. HELLO so-called news pros… Why didn’t you quote Senator Clinton instead!?! Did you even bother to call her campaign’s press office to confirm? Thought not… too worried about getting that fat steak on the barbie on time, instead of actually doing your job, huh?

As usual, citizen journalists like “Fishsimo” have done your job for you. See Senator Clinton’s real words on the HireHeels shoetube reel. We give Fishsimo and all of the other concerned citizens out there a 5-inch hireheels kick-up. If we don’t hold the media accountable who will? Obviously no one…

Hear us roar!!!

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Sista received another slippery missive from the DNC yesterday. Wow, they really must be desperate for cash… I mean didn’t Howie receive that “Dear John” letter that I sent a while back? The guy must be a masochist. Well he does like to scream.

Yesterday’s little beauty was entitled “Special Invitation from Barack Obama.”
As you might imagine heels— I was so very titillated to receive a “party” invite
from the Anointed One.

Here’s an excerpt:
One month from today, more than 75,000 Americans will join Barack Obama at the first truly open Democratic National Convention in a generation.
If you make a donation in any amount before midnight this Thursday, July 31st, you could join Barack backstage before he accepts the Democratic nomination.

My dear Howard let me remind you that —an open Convention is about NOMINATIONS not open-air stadia! Natch HireHeels and the rest of the Just Say No Deal Coalition welcome the concept of a “truly open Democratic National Convention.” Sadly, Sista thinks it would be more likely for Saks to host a sidewalk blowout on 5th Ave with their entire fall 2008 line of Gucci stilettos on sale for $5 a piece. But… if Hell were to freeze over… Precious just might acknowledge that there is no democratic candidate for president until the roll call vote on August 27, 2008. He might even allow both his and Senator Clinton’s names to be placed in nomination. Yeah… Dream on dissed dems… Don’t let that “open” door policy hit you on your18 mill arses as you exit Invesco and the Democratic Party!

It would serve you well to realize Mr. Chairman, that obscenely funded smoke-and-mirror marketing tactics won’t win us over. The American Idolization of this election isn’t gleaning your expected ratings is it? Have you seen the polls? Your wonder boy Barry should be up double digits— instead he’s down by four… Why is that? Did the cameras not capture his “good” side? Or is it that the voters just don’t take to manipulation of sacred traditions and Democratic Party principles for marketing or fund-raising purposes? And we really don’t like false advertising, so stop calling your Convention “open” if it’s as tightly closed as a steel-toed pair of Dr. Marten’s.

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Sista Christian’s not going to play nice any more. She’s stripping off her dainty tea party gloves and smacking Barry and Bernie clear across their smug little faces— something their mothers probably should have done years ago. And apparently Big Boss Mama Mich wasn’t in the house last night to keep you both in line. She was out buying herself a shiny new pair of $600 over-sized hoops…

It seams you two now respond better to trash… So Sista’s going to give it to you straight without a refined and eloquent chaser…
Have you two lost your minds— or did someone spike a sodium pentothal drip in your personally monogrammed vat “O” Kool-aid?
Bernie, here’s a realistic situation for you— you can take that hypothetical $50k and shove right it up your fat letterbox. And as for you Barry— your pithy, juiced-up unification proclamation drowned in its own saliva…
“We can’t afford to be divided by race. We can’t afford to be divided by region or by class and we can’t afford to be divided by gender, which by the way, that means, Bernie, you’ve got to clean up your act next time,” Obama said. “This is a family affair. By the way, I’m just messing with you, man.”

Which part of this disingenuous mess of claptrap do you think we missed man?!? The wink, wink…perhaps?

Earth to inflated, egotistical boobs— you need us remember? Yeah… us— the women…No, not to sew the golden buttons on your coronation cape Prince Precious…
You actually have to WIN the general election… you’re not going to have King Howie and Queen Nanc there to crown you (unless of course you’ve come up with some legal technicality to oust McCain off of the ballot too). We’re 51% of the voting population and we’re saying NO DEAL to sexist, bullheaded bilge. Try kissing my ass instead of pinching it for a change boys (that goes for you too Johnny Mc.). From now on you can all iron your own damned shirts. This cleaner’s ballot box is closed.

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The other night Governor Ed Rendell’s handwrote the credo to the counter movement HOUND (Hillary-Obama-United-Not-Divided) on a legal pad and handed it off to his press secretary (Chuck) for typing and distribution. Lucky Ed… to have perks like limos, press secretaries, probably a PJ— that’s private jet— not pajamas and a mansion. I have no such perks, I’m just a hard-working chic trying to make a buck to keep a roof over my head at my day job, whilst I volunteer my time all night long trying to set this country straight!
While we thank the Governor for recognizing us as a fluid, viral, viable and ever growing movement— we hireheels chics and all PUMA members of the Just Say No Deal Coalition want to respectfully point out that Governor Rendell and his crew, when asking us to fall in line and back Senator Obama are really missing the point.

The philosophy on which the Just Say No Deal Coalition was founded is plainly stated as this:
We, as millions of disaffected voters or PUMAs have banded together to form a Coalition of the unwilling. We fervently believe in Country Before Party. If political parties won’t uphold core democratic principles, who will? If the voters don’t hold the parties accountable, who will?
The answer, “We (PUMAs) will at all costs!”

Governor Rendell does get kudos for recognizing the following:
“We agree with many of your grievances. For example, we, too, believe that the Democratic Party’s nominating process is unfair and undemocratic. We must change the policy where some votes are more important than others and some areas receive more delegates than their number of voters would justify – it violates the spirit of “one person, one vote.” We must eliminate caucuses that are inherently undemocratic and disenfranchise seniors (no absentee voting for those who can’t go to the polls), shift workers and our military. Forcing people to declare their preference in public also violates another cherished principle that undermines our democracy.”

Ed, we PUMAs appreciate the heartfelt recognition of Just Say No Deal, but dude— you are way too late to ask us out on a date this year— even if you do offer to pick us up in your shiny PJ and whisk us off to some exotic locale. The damage has already been done. We will not fall in line. We will not support your bad boy Democratic Party nominee that was selected with a flawed voting process. Reform the process, then try to win our hearts back in 2012.

Finally Governor Rendell be advised— we are savvier and sassier than you think, so don’t pull an “Ass-elrod” and try and diss us with condescending quips like this:
“So, we are asking all PUMA members to curb your disappointment, mute your anger and frustration and join HOUND to help change America. While the PUMA may be more swift and athletic, the HOUND is smarter and more perceptive.”

Again Governor Rendell and crew— you have missed the point— perhaps a little Scooby Snack will beef up your electrolytes get your brains back on track. Insulting or undermining us by saying that we have less perception or smarts than you do is counterproductive. We are a diverse group of voters representing ALL ages. We come from all ethnic, socio-economic, religious, political and academic backgrounds; we unite to say (once again), “COUNTRY before PARTY!”

We will not support Senator Obama now or on November 4, 2008. Senator Clinton’s vote is her own; our votes are our own and they will not be cast for Senator Obama. Just Say No Deal’s voices are over 2 million strong and growing. Perhaps our bud over at NoQuarterUSA penned it best with this little ditty: “H.O.U.N.D. = Heck, Obama’s Unqualified, No Deal!”
So Sista says, “Why don’t you old-timer HOUND dogs just roll over, play dead and GET OVER IT; we’re here to stay!”

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Remember that cocktail reception that you went to last fall? The one where you met that really hot guy? The one who went to all the right schools, had all the right connections, the one that you could hardly believe was talking to you!?! But incredulously he was… Wow, thought you— “WHAT A CATCH!” He was smooth as silk, elegantly dressed; he knew all the right things to say— and he said them with perfect syntax!!! When he asked for your biz card, you almost fell off your Manolos as you fumbled through your purse trying to find one without make-up smudges on it… “OMG,” said you, as you told your girlfriend the next day, “I have a really great date on Saturday with this incredible guy, I just hope that I didn’t have a piece of lettuce stuck in my teeth; I couldn’t stop smiling. It was such a connection… WOW…”

Well Saturday night came, you strapped on those hot new Louboutin sandals that you forwent 3.5 months of lunches (and many dinners) to afford… you made it to the that new “IT” place (how in the name of Hell was he was able to get a reservation) just on time to run to the Ladies’ to touch up your lipstick. You made your best entrance into the bar area (no lettuce in your teeth to be sure), but no dude. You waited for an hour… checking your mobile every few minutes, maybe he’s tied up… After your third Cosmo, you finally admitted the worst. He’s a NO show— you’re stood up. This smooth-as-silk guy was a gorgeously shiny package with all the righteously right rhetoric. Sadly, this beautifully appointed Bad Boy just didn’t have the substance or the soul to back it all up.

Sista and Princess say, “Barack Obama we’re bored with Bad Boys here… We want a GOOD Man! Maybe it’s time to go on a date with John McCain…”Or perhaps we should just blow off our Bad Boys and Gold Ol’ ones too and stick with the much BETTER Woman. We could throw a real whoop of a party. How does DISSing the backroom men altogether sound Senator Clinton? I’m sure Independents serve fab Cosmo’s too!!

“HILLARY ON TOP!” says HH.com! You just let the 18 mill of us know and we’ll raise that bar (and then some).

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SIsta is just back from the rally and the meeting. I was in the dnc hall and saw MI and FL dissed live!!! the battle goes on; we will fight until every last vote is counted. And mark sista’s words… the dnc will feel a blistering sting from all of the hireheels chics if they don’t recognize the voters’ will. sending good luck wishes for a strong showing for our gal in PR Sunday!!!”

I say, “Down with Dean!” When Sista and rest of the savvy hh contingent gets through with him he’ll be screaming alright… at the top of his DissNfranChising lungs!!!

N.B.: It really smarts when a gal’s wearing 5-inch spikes pile-drives a dude smack dab in the middle of his instep… Dean you may be a master at sidestepping the issues… but you’re no match for me and the rest of the hh crew.

Need a little rah rah ladies? Here’s a little grit that I sent the DNC’s way in response to one of Howard’s latest fund-raising solicitations. I hope you find it motivational.

Dear Chairman Dean:

Enclosed please find what’s left of my DNC membership card.

Disenfranchising millions of voters for your stupid PR ploy to appease Iowa (with its measly SEVEN electoral votes) will be your undoing.

Your trickery will lose the general election for the Dems. WE ARE THE GOOD GUYS REMEMBER?!?! We don’t diss registered Democrats because their Republican state legislators “broke” your asinine calendar rules.

The “Repugs” are laughing at YOU Howard— from the bank all the way to the ballot box!!!

Start leading the show with ethics not your BIG FAT EGO.
YOU’LL NOT GET ONE “BLUE” CENT FROM ME!!!

— SCL
Formerly a life-long democrat, presently your worst nightmare.

The wimp probably won’t even show his face at the meeting. He’ll be off sipping Kool-Aid and taking a dip in the Obama tank with his buds in the “non-biased” press corps.

p.s…here’s more info :

You may register on Tuesday, May 27 to attend the Rules & Bylaws Meeting on the 31st - entrants will be approved on a first come, first serve basis - here is the link to do so:

[ coordinate complimentary travel and lodging ]

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Fashionastas on both sides of the pond are teetering on the edges of their Manolos in anticipation of “Sex and the City”— the movie. The world premier of the film took place last night (May 12, 2008) in London. Not to worry, this fashion-savvy chic had her webcam well poised to view and report on the couturier spectacle that dazzled the Leicester Square red carpet.

The fabulously fashionable four showed up for the pre-premier soirée donning creations that certainly turned heads. My head was shaking however… WHAT were these gals thinking?!? Was there a mirror in the presidential suite? Or perhaps freely furnished couturier was just too good to pass up? After all some say, “We are in a recession…”

Sarah Jessica Parker’s lush green Alexander McQueen strapless would have doubled beautifully as a delectable a fruit salad… especially when served up with its pièce de résistance — rosette and feathered Philip Treacy hat topper.

Kim Cattrall’s taffeta Vivian Westwood was vivid in red, but dumpy. Cynthia Nixon was sleek and chic in full-length black Calvin Klein—although, “TMI,” says I, with a décolletage view that left way too much hanging. Kristen Davis wore a vintage fuchsia frock that would have done us all a favor if it had been left in grandmother’s attic! The shoes DULL, Dull, dull (Parker’s two-tone Alexander M’s get an honorable mention)… AND as for the bling— lack-luster to non-existent…

Don’t fret my sassy “Sex and the City fans.” That was merely the London premier. There is plenty of time for the gals to get it together with their fashion consultants by May 30th, when the film opens on this side of the Atlantic.
And rumor has it that the movie itself features a bevy of fashion delights from such notables as Balenciaga, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta and Karl Lagerfeld. According to famed costume designer Pat Field there are at least 80 costumes for Parker’s character Carrie alone, and a trove of jewelry treasures that cost millions.

See you @ the movies in D.C.!!

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