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Ruth Bader Ginsburg | MAKERS
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Ahso!;1414866 wrote: Ruth Bader Ginsburg | MAKERS


What's your point?
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gmc;1414964 wrote: What's your point?I just thought this was interesting information on the issue of women's influence within the public domain. I can understand this not being of particular interest to you - you not being American.
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Ahhh the glory of the black robe.
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Ahso!;1414866 wrote: Ruth Bader Ginsburg | MAKERS
Thanks. I'm adding this to my list. I have "A" students (seniors) who are afraid to make a move lest they fail. Every decision is calculated with the goal of not doing anything too difficult so they can keep their grades up. Some are afraid to participate in class discussions because they don't want to give a wrong answer. They are terrified of guessing or giving opinions.

Giving real examples of people who have failed and failed again, but kept working until they reached the pinnacle of their professions, really helps some to break out of that mold and take risks ... really small, safe risks, but you gotta start somewhere.
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Well stated accountable. I have students conditioned into that mindset by the educational establishment as well.

I maintain a standing credo..."what would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?".

It has served me exceptionally well.
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halfway;1414980 wrote: Well stated accountable. I have students conditioned into that mindset by the educational establishment as well.

I maintain a standing credo..."what would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?".

It has served me exceptionally well.You're a school teacher?
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Ahso!;1414985 wrote: You're a school teacher?


Off topic.
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SnoozeAgain;1414988 wrote: Off topic.You should report the post then rather than make a show of it.
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SnoozeAgain;1414988 wrote: Off topic.
http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/gener ... ost1414966 :wah:
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Thanks for sharing that.

I passed it on to my granddaughter.
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Accountable;1415001 wrote: http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/gener ... ost1414966 :wah:


I know and believe me, he reported it the instant it went up.

So was the OP meant as an inspirational story or a slam on Ginsburg? I couldn't tell.
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SnoozeAgain;1415020 wrote: I know and believe me, he reported it the instant it went up.

So was the OP meant as an inspirational story or a slam on Ginsburg? I couldn't tell.Not quite, Snooze. Came on here, saw the post, thought about it and after some thought decided to report it strictly for the reasons I mentioned. Check the times.

Perhaps you should not have access to reported posts if they are going to put you in a tizzy. Of course, the alternative would be to grow up.
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SnoozeAgain;1415020 wrote: I know and believe me, he reported it the instant it went up.

So was the OP meant as an inspirational story or a slam on Ginsburg? I couldn't tell.
The website is definitely pro-woman, and Ahso is a lib as they come. I can't see him slamming a lib justice.
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Ahso!;1414970 wrote: I just thought this was interesting information on the issue of women's influence within the public domain. I can understand this not being of particular interest to you - you not being American.


It is interesting if only in passing. We have many of the same issues you do in our society. I assume she had difficulty getting a job because she was a woman trying to enter a man's world.
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113th Congress: 20 Female Senators Hit the Hill | Video - ABC News



eta: Upon re-watching, I realize this isn't the video I wanted to post. I just saw the interview with Diane Sawyer on TV & thought this was it.
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Not letting me watch.
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Meet the New Class: The Senate Swears in a Historic 20 Female Senators - ABC News

Try this.
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I think there is a lot of sense made in that piece. I'm all for more females in our federal government.
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Maggie Thatcher only had one other female in her cabinet while prime minister - maybe she just preferred people she could terrorise.
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