In todays New York Times Magazine, theres one of those interviews "conducted, condensed and edited by Deborah Solomon." Margaret Atwood is answering the questions, including one about Sarah Palin; Atwood's response includes this:"Read the book by Antonia Fraser called "The Warrior Queens ." You will see that no woman ruler has been successful if she has been an advocate for women at large. Not one, ever. Its the Thatcher model, which is, All women should stay home and take care of their babies except me."Thoughts?

Rev. Joseph A. Komonchak, professor emeritus of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of New York.

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