Discrimination/Inequality
UPDATE: I misread the dates on the articles I read and thought the Palin/money thing happened a week ago and no one had said a word. They came out today, however. Go me.
Remember when John Edwards had that epic haircut that cost 400$? And everyone gave him all kinds of hell? The media crucified him for such an expenditure? Yeah, it was pretty ridic. And you know what? They were probably right to do it. A 400$ haircut is a little absurd. Is there such a striking difference between his haircut and the one my local guy could give me? Hell, all he needed was some scissors and some hairspray - that could have done the same thing. So it was probably pretty stupid to go that crazy. But guess what?
Since Governor Palin was selected as McCain's VP candidate, the RNC has spent 150,000 dollars on clothes, makeup, etc. for her and her family. And guess what?
The media hasn't said A WORD.
What the hell? Reverse discrimination: you pile up the shit on John Edwards, but when a woman does it, nothing? That's real nice, media. Way to go. Here's the official release:
"The political website www.politico.com reported Tuesday night that the Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 for clothes, accessories, cosmetics and hair-styling for Palin and her family since August. According to RNC financial disclosure records, the amount includes a bill of more than $75,000 from Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis in early September, as well as bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York totaling more than $49,000."
And they checked Obama's campaign as well:
"Politico reported that a review of similar records for the Barack Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee turned up no spending similar to the amount spent on Palin and her family."
So we're certain this isn't a lie; to further add credibility that they spent such an exorbitant amount, the McCain campaign commented on it, implicitly acknowledging the expenditures:
"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses," said spokesperson Tracey Schmitt. "It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."
Did the Republicans use this language and argument when commenting on John Edwards haircut? Nope. Gotta love it.
Remember when John Edwards had that epic haircut that cost 400$? And everyone gave him all kinds of hell? The media crucified him for such an expenditure? Yeah, it was pretty ridic. And you know what? They were probably right to do it. A 400$ haircut is a little absurd. Is there such a striking difference between his haircut and the one my local guy could give me? Hell, all he needed was some scissors and some hairspray - that could have done the same thing. So it was probably pretty stupid to go that crazy. But guess what?
Since Governor Palin was selected as McCain's VP candidate, the RNC has spent 150,000 dollars on clothes, makeup, etc. for her and her family. And guess what?
The media hasn't said A WORD.
What the hell? Reverse discrimination: you pile up the shit on John Edwards, but when a woman does it, nothing? That's real nice, media. Way to go. Here's the official release:
"The political website www.politico.com reported Tuesday night that the Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 for clothes, accessories, cosmetics and hair-styling for Palin and her family since August. According to RNC financial disclosure records, the amount includes a bill of more than $75,000 from Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis in early September, as well as bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York totaling more than $49,000."
And they checked Obama's campaign as well:
"Politico reported that a review of similar records for the Barack Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee turned up no spending similar to the amount spent on Palin and her family."
So we're certain this isn't a lie; to further add credibility that they spent such an exorbitant amount, the McCain campaign commented on it, implicitly acknowledging the expenditures:
"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses," said spokesperson Tracey Schmitt. "It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."
Did the Republicans use this language and argument when commenting on John Edwards haircut? Nope. Gotta love it.
7 erotic poetry prompts:
Eh, I think they all do it
Its all about image and every candidate spends huge amounts of money on clothing, haircuts, makeup. Everrrrrry candidate, I didnt care all that much when Edwards stuff came out because well, I thought we knew they did things like that. also I did not donate money to his campaign so I dont care how he wasted his money.
But They all do it.
But what about the lack of media coverage for one candidate compared to the virtual crucifixion of another? That was my main concern.
Well Jeffy, the media has been covering it ALL day today. It just leaked on Saturday or Sunday. But it has been the story of the day throughout all the media outlets.
Well even if all campaigns do this, it does seem to hurt her image, the walmart hockey mom with pro-american values. How can you be pro-american when you are spending thousands upon thousand of donation dollars on fancy pants italian/french made jackets or skirts. That is anti-american if anything. Bam!
Oh. I was under the impression that it came out sometime last week and no one had said a word. I've been righted.
But yeah, you're right. Somehow, spending thousands of dollars on clothes seems a little out of sync with small town, pro-american values
she clearly is north scottsdale people...
Jeff,
There are some more noble endeavors to write about. All politicians spend tons of money on image. And the media is going to grill everyone on all the small things. Hell it seems as though the small things get more attention than the important big picture.
I want some philosophy Jeff. Epic insightful philosophy. The kind that shacks the foundations of human kind. Like the stuff you are writing in that book of yours...
Lolz.
Anyway...
Peace.
Challenge accepted.
haha
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