We're hearing a lot about Obama's supposedly sexist comments these days, but what's surprising is that many of you seem to question the moral authority of the GOP to speak out against sexism.  Well, I've compiled a few examples of Republicans and conservatives speaking out against sexism, just as they've always done:

(1) John McCain called his wife a "cunt" in public.

(2) John McCain told a joke about a gorilla raping a woman (who was left wanting more).

(3) John McCain said that Chelsea Clinton is "so ugly" because "Janet Reno is her father.  Chelsea was 18 at the time.

(4) John McCain opposed an Act for fair pay for women.

(5) John McCain pushed and almost slapped a woman in a wheelchair.

(6) While Sarah Palin was mayor, the city of Wasilla charged rape victims for rape kits.

(7) Sarah Palin accused Hillary Clinton of "whining" about sexism in the media.

(8) Rush Limbaugh called Chelsea Clinton a "dog."  Chelsea was 13 at the time.

To conclude, I think it's pretty clear that the GOP is expressing genuine horror at bona fide sexism here and not manufacturing outrage designed to score political points while undermining the legitimate battle against sexism that feminists have fought for centuries.

Feel free to add more items illustrating the GOP's and John McCain's principled and forceful defense of gender equality!