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babylonsister

(172,555 posts)
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 07:36 AM Feb 2023

Majorie Taylor Greene Labeled 'Tonya Harding in a Fur Coat' by MSNBC Analyst



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Majorie Taylor Greene Labeled ‘Tonya Harding in a Fur Coat’ by MSNBC Analyst
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Matt Young
Night Editor
Updated Feb. 09, 2023 6:30AM ET /
Published Feb. 09, 2023 4:48AM ET


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) became an instant meme after an MSNBC host labeled her “Tonya Harding in a fur coat” after her actions during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday. Greene made headlines by interrupting Biden’s address numerous times, screaming the word “liar” and shouting rebuttals to Biden’s speech. However, Greene’s choice of attire also had people talking—she arrived clad in a large, furry white coat—among them MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd. During a discussion with Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House, Dowd, the chief strategist for the Bush-Cheney 2004 presidential campaign, described Greene as “Tonya Harding in a fur coat” as an image of her appeared on the screen. “Oh, there she is,” Dowd said. “I’m surprised she didn’t have somebody go after somebody with ice skates.” The comment was met with laughter from Wallace and the other analysts on the panel—and soon became a hit on social media as the top trend on Twitter. On Fox News the same night, Greene appeared on Hannity and claimed the coat was made of wool, not fur, and criticized those who criticized her.



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Majorie Taylor Greene Labeled 'Tonya Harding in a Fur Coat' by MSNBC Analyst (Original Post) babylonsister Feb 2023 OP
That's gotta BURN /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #1
Tonya Taylor Greene ?...nt mitch96 Feb 2023 #24
I call her Cruella DeVille Best_man23 Feb 2023 #2
Yes, I'm surprised she didn't claim shooting and tanning central scrutinizer Feb 2023 #35
And, I say Cruella deVile & Cha Feb 2023 #37
Tonya Harding was a very good skater. Marge isn't even good at lying. Nt spooky3 Feb 2023 #3
THIS! BlueMTexpat Feb 2023 #18
Classism is some tired shit. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2023 #4
Oh, Brother! ProfessorGAC Feb 2023 #6
I agree. ShazzieB Feb 2023 #19
Lol BannonsLiver Feb 2023 #33
That's not a fair comparison EYESORE 9001 Feb 2023 #5
If you have proof of that you should go to the FBI Polybius Feb 2023 #34
If I had evidence, you betcher azz ida called FBI EYESORE 9001 Feb 2023 #36
That's definitely not her GenThePerservering Feb 2023 #38
Great Value Tonya Harding... SKKY Feb 2023 #7
That works, too. niyad Feb 2023 #22
Except Tanya Harding had talent. MTG has NONE. catbyte Feb 2023 #8
When I first saw her I wondered if she had been clubbing baby seals. gordianot Feb 2023 #9
Where's Nanook when you need him? bluesbassman Feb 2023 #10
Coffee is still brewing, else you'd owe me a keyboard!! Beartracks Feb 2023 #14
Except Harding was very talented obamanut2012 Feb 2023 #11
Evil Snowman The Jungle 1 Feb 2023 #12
MTG is a tacky trash provocateur NCDem47 Feb 2023 #13
I'm a traditionalist: Mutton dressed as lamb. n/t sarge43 Feb 2023 #15
Don't insult Tonya Harding. She overcame a poor childhood through talent and hard work. raging moderate Feb 2023 #16
No Kidding. plimsoll Feb 2023 #17
That's really unfair, Tonya had a great deal of talent Warpy Feb 2023 #20
That is a terrific description! colorado_ufo Feb 2023 #23
Stop talking about her. Mz Pip Feb 2023 #21
I was so glad to see that the horrid photo of MTG was gone. usaf-vet Feb 2023 #26
Tonya Harding had talent, though. Gore1FL Feb 2023 #25
Klu Klux Kruella MontanaMama Feb 2023 #27
Oh, I like that description. mnhtnbb Feb 2023 #30
LOL!!! CaptainTruth Feb 2023 #31
Apt description, imo. SheltieLover Feb 2023 #28
That's an insult to Tanya Harding. Fla Dem Feb 2023 #29
i hate the fucking hypocrisy of it. barbtries Feb 2023 #32

Best_man23

(5,267 posts)
2. I call her Cruella DeVille
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 07:48 AM
Feb 2023

Just curious, why should she feel the need to say "the coat was made of wool, not fur"?

Most RepubliCANTs are just fine with the wearing of threatened and endangered species pelts.

After all, IOKIYARcant.

Cha

(316,473 posts)
37. And, I say Cruella deVile &
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 03:28 PM
Feb 2023
Empty G.

Tonya Harding in a fur coat works too.. descriptive imagery.

BlueMTexpat

(15,655 posts)
18. THIS!
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 09:18 AM
Feb 2023

Although quite talented, she began with several strikes against her. Had she had some real guidance, less abuse and a much better environment overall, she would likely not be remembered as she is today.

I recommend that anyone who has never seen "I, Tonya" try to. If nothing else, it is great fun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Tonya

IMO, it is grossly unfair to speak of her in the same breath as MTG.

EYESORE 9001

(29,426 posts)
5. That's not a fair comparison
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:00 AM
Feb 2023

Tonya Harding enlisted the help of cronies to carry out the attack on her adversary. Miserable Traitor Greene hand-delivered explosive devices to DNC & RNC on the eve of 1/6/21 insurrection. She has a keen desire to prove her badassery that I hope is her undoing.

Polybius

(21,406 posts)
34. If you have proof of that you should go to the FBI
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 01:13 PM
Feb 2023
Miserable Traitor Greene hand-delivered explosive devices to DNC & RNC on the eve of 1/6/21 insurrection.


There is zero evidence that this is her:

EYESORE 9001

(29,426 posts)
36. If I had evidence, you betcher azz ida called FBI
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 03:21 PM
Feb 2023

As far as speculative fiction goes, it’s more plausible than Jewish space lasers.

GenThePerservering

(3,146 posts)
38. That's definitely not her
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 03:31 PM
Feb 2023

totally wrong body type - she's chunky with short arms and definitely has hips - this person is bog standard young guy (or fit older guy).

SKKY

(12,741 posts)
7. Great Value Tonya Harding...
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:03 AM
Feb 2023

...And I have an idea. Can we change the pejorative "Karen" to "Marjorie"?? That seems 100% appropriate.

bluesbassman

(20,371 posts)
10. Where's Nanook when you need him?
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:26 AM
Feb 2023

She’s in desperate need of a generous heaping mitten full of the deadley yellow snow.

NCDem47

(3,320 posts)
13. MTG is a tacky trash provocateur
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:37 AM
Feb 2023

Yes, that's totally judgemental.

She'll wear this as a badge of honor anyway to be relatable to the rubes.

raging moderate

(4,603 posts)
16. Don't insult Tonya Harding. She overcame a poor childhood through talent and hard work.
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:52 AM
Feb 2023

Tonya's emotional scars persisted and made trouble for her, but she made heroic efforts. MT Greene grew up rich and spoiled, and she has had everything handed to her in a silver basket, no matter how how lazy, badly behaved, or deliberately ignorant she was.

plimsoll

(1,690 posts)
17. No Kidding.
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 08:58 AM
Feb 2023

No Hading fan, but that is really insulting to Tonya Harding. MTG could aspire to be Tonya Harding.

Warpy

(114,367 posts)
20. That's really unfair, Tonya had a great deal of talent
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 09:29 AM
Feb 2023

MTG just has a big hog callin' mouth and no brains to govern it.

Bless her heart.

Mz Pip

(28,339 posts)
21. Stop talking about her.
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 09:30 AM
Feb 2023

She’s getting more publicity than Biden which is exactly what she wants.

usaf-vet

(7,743 posts)
26. I was so glad to see that the horrid photo of MTG was gone.
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 10:09 AM
Feb 2023

I couldn't figure out what her message was. The outfit said either hey look at me. Or she was playing out a scene from her favorite porn movie.

Gawd, that is one evil-looking creature. Please PLEASE limit any additional photos of that individual. I've had my fill for 2023.

barbtries

(31,099 posts)
32. i hate the fucking hypocrisy of it.
Thu Feb 9, 2023, 11:14 AM
Feb 2023

she's like an eternal 7th grade mean girl. but what i mean is if Democrats did that to a wingnut president, it'd be all about "they're disrespecting the OFFICE of the presidency." hypocrisy.

this country is full of sick puppies. it must be that people like this not only win but win repeatedly. someone out there likes what they do.

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