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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWashington Examiner Media Reporter Faults Ocasio-Cortez For Wearing Clothes
Laying aside the obvious sexism for a moment, consider that Washington, D.C., is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States and Ocasio-Cortez was reportedly uncertain that she would be able to afford rent for an apartment in the city until she begins receiving a congressional salary. Ocasio-Cortez told The New York Times, I have three months without a salary before Im a member of Congress. So, how do I get an apartment? Those little things are very real. She told The Times she had saved up money from her prior job as a bartender before winning her election last week. Right-wing media figures have mocked her for her comment.
Scarry posted a photo of Ocasio-Cortez that he said he received from a Hill staffer and took a jab at the newly elected congresswoman, earning him a generous helping of what is referred to on Twitter as the ratio.
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/washington-examiner-media-reporter-faults-ocasio-cortez-for-wearing-clothes/
And this is why they lost and will continue to lose!
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,421 posts)For, I dunno, reasons or some such shit.
That "girl" will be representing a whole lot of boys and girls from back home. Who does Scarry represent?
EleanorR
(2,395 posts)Many attempts to poison the well.
SixString
(1,057 posts)EleanorR
(2,395 posts)Hassin Bin Sober
(26,341 posts)Mocking her for saying she has to struggle to find housing. Even doing the math on her salary.
Hmmm.
melman
(7,681 posts)I recall seeing quite a bit of that.
SixString
(1,057 posts)...worrying about progressives undoing all their hard work moving the party to the right.
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)Celerity
(43,510 posts)Creepy as fuckall too! Just like their god emperor Trump.
I am so bloody pissed off, but it seems to be par for the course. Fuck 'em.
PunkinPi
(4,878 posts)Link to tweet
If I walked into Congress wearing a sack, they would laugh & take a picture of my backside.
If I walk in with my best sale-rack clothes, they laugh & take a picture of my backside.
Dark hates light - thats why you tune it out.
Shine bright & keep it pushing.✨
She's done a couple photo shoots as well, I wouldn't be surprised if she's been given stuff either.
Really I hate these fucking people. These asses don't go after men for this shit.
PunkinPi
(4,878 posts)JHan
(10,173 posts)JHan
(10,173 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)sleeveless dresses. . . .
UGH
TheBlackAdder
(28,211 posts).
pennies.
.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)Probably a Peeping Tom. He is a Republican, after all.
demmiblue
(36,886 posts)And this...
(BTW, I find the lack of people here having her back regarding misogynistic comments/attacks rather interesting )
MineralMan
(146,331 posts)Surely someone in DC has a guest room that she can crash in until January.
GoCubsGo
(32,093 posts)Can't remember who it was, though.
FSogol
(45,526 posts)MineralMan
(146,331 posts)issue. Crashing at an acquaintance's place is fine.
GoCubsGo
(32,093 posts)Retrograde
(10,156 posts)invest in a few well-made classic items: they'll last for years and in the long run be a better investment than a lot of cheap clothes.
Without seeing the tailoring or details, all I see is standard business attire.
ismnotwasm
(42,014 posts)I can go to good-fucking-will and come out with a professional upper end outfit for under 20 bucks. And nobody would be able to tell. This is bullshit.
MineralMan
(146,331 posts)resale shops are where to shop. It's true for men, too. Goodwill stores in upscale suburbs always have some great bargains in quality clothing.
GoCubsGo
(32,093 posts)Or, outlet malls/stores. And, for all we know, she could have bought those clothes at the Goodwill. I have seen loads of high-end stuff there--some of it new with tags. The over-privileged, little prick probably always pays full price.
MineralMan
(146,331 posts)I needed a new jacket or blazer last year, to replace my old one. I found a wonderful one at the local Goodwill. High-end menswear. All jackets on the rack were priced the same. A wonderful bargain that fit perfectly.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,421 posts)It's a NUNYADAMNBIDNESS, Scarry.
(Stealing your phrase)
"The over-privileged, little prick" is not one of her constituents, nor her mother. She won the office; he didn't.
Wounded Bear
(58,712 posts)To me it looks like a pretty good example of a woman's business suit/outfit.
How much it might have cost is pretty immaterial to begin with. But frankly, the idea that a congressperson is a bit frugal on their wardrobe sounds good to me. Perhaps that will bleed over to their legislation and demonstrate some fiscal responsibility, too.
Nothing to see here. Move on.
peggysue2
(10,839 posts)Is there any woman in the world who dresses right, has the right body or look that sexists won't pick apart, ad infinitum? This is more of the same garbage to reduce the very idea that women deserve a place at the table.
These people need to grow up and get off the body part fixations.
As for the clothes? All I see is an appropriate business suit. Which she may have owned before all the attention. And if not, who the hell cares?
Get over yourself and leave the woman alone!
unblock
(52,323 posts)#deardonnie
ohh, that would be an awesome thread -- donnie gives advice for women, lol!
muntrv
(14,505 posts)John Fante
(3,479 posts)Most alt-right Trumper assholes have it.
She's a newly-elected congresswoman, destined for a long prosperous career on the hill.
He's a borderline sex offender who writes for the fucking Washington Examiner.
She's whipping his ass in the game of life...and he knows it.
Edit: the Examiner scolded Scarry for the offending tweet, and he has since deleted it. Useless fuck.
Hugin
(33,207 posts)And, I'm overjoyed she's trying to bring some dignity back to the office.
Good show!
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,612 posts)spooky3
(34,477 posts)Last suit I bought, and bought a house instead!!!
Thanks, non-sexist Washington Examiner!
shraby
(21,946 posts)change out their wardrobe from time to time and give the clothes to a second hand store.
One can pick up a pretty nice wardrobe for pennies on the dollar.
eppur_se_muova
(36,289 posts)Um .... wait .... doesn't everyone do that ?
I haven't talked to my high school guidance counselor in years, but I seem to remember that was the recommended way to do it.
Initech
(100,103 posts)And they would STILL find a reason to complain!
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,421 posts)If she showed up in a feed sack dress*, the whole RW side of the hill would explode.
*Youngsters can look that up. See flour sack dress while you're at it.
Initech
(100,103 posts)PufPuf23
(8,839 posts)shit at the talented Ocasio-Cortez.
The thought just crossed my mind is a House condo campus should be built for all Congress creatures to take up residence during their time serving in DC.
betsuni
(25,618 posts)They're probably planning the ads right now. Wonder what conspiracy theories they'll go for. The immigrants are calling from inside the House!
And when she actually does her job and compromises to get something passed, she can expect to be called establishment beholden to ____ ; or maybe it'll be Stockholm syndrome or Trojan horse conservadem. Stay tuned!
Denzil_DC
(7,257 posts)I already knew the Washington Examiner was complete dreck. I trust that Scarry's being schooled in what a total loser POS he is as I type (I may go check, just out of Twitter "bloodlust" ).
Denzil_DC
(7,257 posts)and even having Mike "Pizzagate" Cernovich tell him "Delete this":
Link to tweet
✔
@eScarry
ATTN! I posted a tweet earlier suggesting the incoming congresswoman looked well put together -- ELEGANT even -- despite suggestions shes struggled. The tweet was taken as something else, so Ive deleted it!
His publicly proud perviness is being raked over in depth in every subsequent thread on his account: