Bree [Van De Camp] Hodge is One Badass Bitch.

She deals with terrorism the easy way.
A conservative, gun-toting, fiery redhead with lava pit of passion concealed under a serene mask, she sticks to her opinions and is loyal to a fault. She is a powerful woman-a housewife and a mother, yet is so much more than just a composite of either of these titles. You know her as Bree Hodge, Desperate Housewife. I know her as my hero and a example of exactly the kind of woman we need to protect and cherish in the conservative side of the political spectrum. Speculated to be the least favorite of the Desperate Housewives, I am shocked that her character has been allowed to express her "radical " agenda at all. Yes, she is stereotypical (an uptight, cold bitch with OCD and maniacal tendencies, because, hey, how could a woman with four guns and a nice looking house be normal?), and the show does villanize her character on several occasions, but ultimately, she still overcomes the script's hurdles to be a semi-loveable being. Which reminds me of another conservative, powerful woman who isn't afraid of children, housework, or guns:



Millions of Americans have no problem accepting a fictional Bree Hodge, but when she comes to life and steps out of the silver screen and onto the national stage, people will stop at nothing to destroy her. I find it sad that people will stand in mass rallies and chant empty promises of change and hope, yet refuse to broaden their narrow opinions to include a woman in the White House. Good job, America! We have another four years of the Clinton administration thanks to your 'change.' I'm not suggesting that Palin is perfect, or even ready to be the next President, but the fact that she wasn't even given a fair chance tells me that we haven't come very far since 1920. Both sides of the political fence have failed us once again.

The moral of the story?

Real change is impossible until you open your mind to new possibilities.