Washington Examiner Media Reporter Faults Ocasio-Cortez For Wearing Clothes

[Initech]

Washington Examiner reporter Eddie Scarry tweeted a candid photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Coretz declaring that she doesn’t “look like a girl who struggles” because she is wearing professional clothing on Capitol Hill.

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 I’m 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!

[enough]

1. Girl?

[Hermit-The-Prog]

43. now, you're supposed to leave aside the sexism for a moment

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. Wow, this young woman has really gotten under republicans' skin hasn't she?

Many attempts to poison the well.

[SixString]

4. Not just republicans.

[EleanorR]

11. Politico muckraking

[Hassin Bin Sober]

28. I seem to remember some people around here mocking here for her statements on housing.

Mocking her for saying she has to struggle to find housing. Even doing the math on her salary.

Hmmm.

[melman]

31. Yes

I recall seeing quite a bit of that.

[SixString]

33. The centrists have their drawers in a knot...

...worrying about progressives undoing all their hard work moving the party to the right.

[Devil Child]

39. You aren't the only one who remembers that thread

[Celerity]

26. They HATE strong women! Pelosi, Hillary, AOC, RGB, Maxine Waters etc

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]

3. AOC's response was on point...

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 - that’s why you tune it out.

Shine bright & keep it pushing.✨

[JHan]

7. +++++++++

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]

13. This isn't the first time either -- this guy has posted these kinds of shots...

Link to tweet

See also, demmiblue's post #10 below.

[JHan]

16. what the hell..

[JHan]

5. The fuck.

[Iliyah]

6. Gosh, this reminds me of a "tan" suit and

sleeveless dresses. . . .

UGH

[TheBlackAdder]

8. I know that bag she is carrying is well over two thousand

.












pennies.


.

[libdem4life]

9. He just wants to see her with no clothes on...not fooling anybody here.

Probably a Peeping Tom. He is a Republican, after all.

[demmiblue]

10. I posted this last night about the dudebro:

And this...

(BTW, I find the lack of people here having her back regarding misogynistic comments/attacks rather interesting )

[MineralMan]

12. Maybe the Obamas will invite her to crash in their spare room.

Surely someone in DC has a guest room that she can crash in until January.

[GoCubsGo]

18. I think at least one offer has already been made.

Can't remember who it was, though.

[FSogol]

19. Chef Jose Andreas. Not sure if accepting free room and board violates House ethics though. n/t

[MineralMan]

22. Unless there's some sort of conflict of interest, there shouldn't be an

issue. Crashing at an acquaintance's place is fine.

[GoCubsGo]

24. That's right. Thanks! nt

[Retrograde]

14. Old, old advice to young career women

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]

15. Hell

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]

21. Yup. As long as you know what you're looking for,

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]

17. Apparently, that asshole never heard of TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Marshall's...

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]

20. Yes. Resale shops are a business woman's best friend.

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]

44. besides that, it's a NUNYA

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]

23. Lot of good comments here...

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]

25. Oh for God's sake!

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]

27. yeah how is she struggling? she should just get her charitable trust to pay for everything!

#deardonnie

ohh, that would be an awesome thread -- donnie gives advice for women, lol!

[muntrv]

29. So elitist of Scarry.

[John Fante]

36. I can spot a phony superiority complex a mile away.

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]

30. I think the new Congressperson looks quite professional.

And, I'm overjoyed she's trying to bring some dignity back to the office.

Good show!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

32. This tie does not look like a man who has a mirror

You don’t get to mock a very fashionable tie.

Link to tweet

[spooky3]

34. Damn! If only I had known I could have foregone the

Last suit I bought, and bought a house instead!!!

Thanks, non-sexist Washington Examiner!

[shraby]

35. Maybe she buys second hand clothes. Many professional women now

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]

37. O!M!G! She showed up for her new job wearing her nicest clothes ?!? Oh, the horror ! The horror !

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]

38. She could be like Homer Simpson and show up wearing a grocery bag.

And they would STILL find a reason to complain!

[Hermit-The-Prog]

45. oh I'd love that stunt

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]

47. Oh I could see some heads exploding!

[PufPuf23]

40. The WA Examiner is going low to sling

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]

41. AOC is the new Nancy Pelosi, Republican-lightning-rod-wise.

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]

42. And if she'd turned up looking "scruffily dressed" ...

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]

46. The coward finally deleted the tweet in the OP after doubling down for a while

and even having Mike "Pizzagate" Cernovich tell him "Delete this":

Link to tweet

Eddie Scarry
✔
@eScarry

ATTN! I posted a tweet earlier suggesting the incoming congresswoman looked well put together -- ELEGANT even -- despite suggestions she’s struggled. The tweet was taken as something else, so I’ve deleted it!

His publicly proud perviness is being raked over in depth in every subsequent thread on his account: