Page 3 | AIBU to agree with Kemi Badenoch’s comments about women?

KateSixer · 2026-07-04T08:56:03+00:00

Hopefully I am not being unreasonable to post a link to this Facebook post by Kemi Badenoch. Whether you agree with her on politics generally or not it is surely hard to disagree with what she says here about women: [[https://www.facebook.com/100044481577936/posts/1584165556409482/?rdid=pCN58jf7fmISB51n&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19BmVWbtsH https://www.facebook.com/share/19BmVWbtsH/]]

OtterLovesItsRock · 04/07/2026 10:56

Brunchatstephanies · 04/07/2026 10:14

I think a threshold comes where this applies and but I do think that where there is disadvantage things need to be levelled until that threshold is reached. I don’t necessarily think unless we are talking about Iceland that threshold has been reached any where in the world in politics.

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I agree with this.

"'K, me Bad enough" is patriarchal.

Nowisthetimeforicecream · 04/07/2026 10:55

I agree with her. I want a job because I'm the best for the job, not because I'm second best for the job but there are shortage of vulvas around a table.

AllaFieraDellEst · 04/07/2026 10:53

I agree with Kemi Badenoch on everything and I've never even voted Conservative in my life...

Nowisthetimeforicecream · 04/07/2026 10:52

LlynTegid · 04/07/2026 10:06

I am not sure her comments about meritocracy applied when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister. Women were given the posts which were the political equivalent of doing the laundry, necessary but where you can get no real credit. And those who did not support Brexit being excluded.

I think you might has misunderstood the role of Home Secretary. It's not about laundry and house work. It's about Law and Order, and Immigration etc. It is really important and Boris had a women in that role.

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KateSixer · 04/07/2026 10:47

Charlize43 · 04/07/2026 10:25

This ^

I hate this, 'It should be me because I've got a vagina' mentality. Let's all not forget Liz Truss and the damage she did, in 45 days.

I also remember Mandu Reid from the Womens Equality Party declaring loudly that she was the first black bisexual woman political leader. My reaction was a huge cringe and eye-roll. No wonder they didn't get votes and folded!

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Yes but isn't this Kemi's point? Women can be good at a job, equally women can be bad at a job.

They are not good or bad because they are women.

We simply want the best person to do the job regardless of gender, race etc!

That is what meritocracy is all about. Getting the best.

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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 04/07/2026 10:29

I admire Kemi enormously but by blaming Labour women she is letting the sexist left wing dinosaurs off the hook.

BathersOnTheLine · 04/07/2026 10:28

In recent years the Tories have been keen to give a woman the top position when the shit hits the fan or their popularity is one the wane. Theresa May and Liz Truss were both allowed to take the fall and then when the dust settles a public schoolboy is brought in to lead the party unsullied by the disaster/cock up.

Charlize43 · 04/07/2026 10:25

MidnightPatrol · 04/07/2026 10:03

God it’s all so boring, I wish all the parties would focus on improving the country vs squabbling over identity politics.

This ^

I hate this, 'It should be me because I've got a vagina' mentality. Let's all not forget Liz Truss and the damage she did, in 45 days.

I also remember Mandu Reid from the Womens Equality Party declaring loudly that she was the first black bisexual woman political leader. My reaction was a huge cringe and eye-roll. No wonder they didn't get votes and folded!

Brunchatstephanies · 04/07/2026 10:14

I think a threshold comes where this applies and but I do think that where there is disadvantage things need to be levelled until that threshold is reached. I don’t necessarily think unless we are talking about Iceland that threshold has been reached any where in the world in politics.

BathersOnTheLine · 04/07/2026 10:14

Just what the country needs. A woman who for personal political gain criticises other women.

Accusing hard working MPs who have served their constituents for years, in some cases decades, of not wanting to 'get their hands dirty' is pretty bloody low.

I'd be more impressed if she was coming up with ideas to close the pay gap.

ABOOO · 04/07/2026 10:08

I agree too OP.

LlynTegid · 04/07/2026 10:06

I am not sure her comments about meritocracy applied when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister. Women were given the posts which were the political equivalent of doing the laundry, necessary but where you can get no real credit. And those who did not support Brexit being excluded.

imprompchu · 04/07/2026 10:04

YANBU imo. Well said that woman.

MidnightPatrol · 04/07/2026 10:03

God it’s all so boring, I wish all the parties would focus on improving the country vs squabbling over identity politics.

Shoxfordian · 04/07/2026 10:02

I agree too, I like her approach- will vote for conservatives in the next election

AliceNotInChains · 04/07/2026 10:00

Totally agree OP, I like Kemi anyway but what she says here is spot on. Enough of ticking boxes.