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sheshe2

(83,654 posts)
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:27 PM Jan 2019

Oh My DU!

Nancy Pelosi should never have been given roses because.

1. She is worth over 100 million.

2. It reeks of elite.

3. It's sexist.

4. The money could be better spent.

5. It is over the top and excessive,

Dear Goddess, a gesture by many who appreciate Nancy and her hard work for we the peoples in a time when we have a maniac in office that is destroying EVERYTHING we hold dear is vilified. Wow. In a time that we need a little light the gesture of a fundraiser to give our speaker flowers is booed. The contributions that were voluntary were three dollars a flower. At that price and the contributions that were received shows the public's massive support and appreciation for her hard work for all the people.

These flowers were distributed to nursing homes and Walter Reed. A simple, beautiful gesture by speaker Pelosi to the men and women that served our country whether they served in the armed forces or were an everyday worker. No politics involved. The flowers were given to all Americans.

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Oh My DU! (Original Post) sheshe2 Jan 2019 OP
Agree Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #1
And, get their facts straight. Cha Jan 2019 #4
Thanks. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #11
Such trumped-up outrage dalton99a Jan 2019 #2
Ugh. Texasgal Jan 2019 #3
I missed the criticisms, perhaps intentionally. babylonsister Jan 2019 #5
Deserved them as our Democratic Speaker... sheshe2 Jan 2019 #14
People had a problem with it??? JHan Jan 2019 #6
I'm able to read thread are these all complaints that were made here? Flaleftist Jan 2019 #7
Ummhmm. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #15
*sigh* Flaleftist Jan 2019 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Flaleftist Jan 2019 #19
They are just jelly UpInArms Jan 2019 #8
Did people really say those things? On DU? The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #9
Yup Adsos Letter Jan 2019 #13
Yep. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #16
K&R mcar Jan 2019 #10
Put on your armor SheShe. Blue_true Jan 2019 #12
Got mine. ;) sheshe2 Jan 2019 #18
The Sandles on the guy are cool, not sure about the hairy legs though, whatever works I guess. Blue_true Jan 2019 #23
Exactly this! sheshe2 Jan 2019 #28
Yep. That's the disgusting turth. nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #33
I think folks should do what they like with their own money. I spent $2.25 on a friggin yoo hoo UniteFightBack Jan 2019 #17
I wonder if people would have thought it bad optics if they sent cards. They cost about the same. nt chowder66 Jan 2019 #21
I learned that Nancy designed the ACA to kill 45,000 Americans a year! betsuni Jan 2019 #22
Get out, girl! sheshe2 Jan 2019 #24
Yup, in the roses thread. betsuni Jan 2019 #26
SMDH. nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #34
I hope she kept a bouquet for her own enjoyment Demovictory9 Jan 2019 #25
We should have her wear sackcloth and ashes. brer cat Jan 2019 #27
A good woman that has given her best for all America. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #37
Thank you for your concern. Hassler Jan 2019 #29
Excuse me? sheshe2 Jan 2019 #30
I can't believe how some are getting bent out of shape with those flowers, dammit!!! It's not... George II Jan 2019 #31
+1 violetpastille Jan 2019 #32
Agree Lithos Jan 2019 #40
Some people have no couth. I'll just leave it at that. littlemissmartypants Jan 2019 #35
keep in mind ... Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #36
And even though the article states the flowers are going to Walter Reed Hospital, betsuni Jan 2019 #38
Bazinga! George II Jan 2019 #43
Dear Speaker Pelosi; blue-wave Jan 2019 #39
Brava. sheshe2 Jan 2019 #41
Sadly it's not just republican shit stains. George II Jan 2019 #42

sheshe2

(83,654 posts)
14. Deserved them as our Democratic Speaker...
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:50 PM
Jan 2019

And shared them no matter their party affiliation. That is what Democrats do.

Response to Flaleftist (Reply #7)

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
12. Put on your armor SheShe.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:43 PM
Jan 2019

Presidential primary season is here again and there should only be one annointed one, you know the drill. True democrats and progressives are now targets, especially proven leaders, and anyone that says a word of defense of our leaders gets attacked too.

The chest plate in my armor this time around is going to have steel that is better than Trump's beautiful wall steel, a lot, lot, lot,,,,,,,,lot better.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
23. The Sandles on the guy are cool, not sure about the hairy legs though, whatever works I guess.
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 11:30 PM
Jan 2019

The Wonder Woman armor will be needed, lots of fire will be incoming I am afraid, it will be called friendly but is anything but.

sheshe2

(83,654 posts)
28. Exactly this!
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 11:52 PM
Jan 2019
The Wonder Woman armor will be needed, lots of fire will be incoming I am afraid, it will be called friendly but is anything but.
 

UniteFightBack

(8,231 posts)
17. I think folks should do what they like with their own money. I spent $2.25 on a friggin yoo hoo
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:52 PM
Jan 2019

today.

betsuni

(25,376 posts)
22. I learned that Nancy designed the ACA to kill 45,000 Americans a year!
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 11:14 PM
Jan 2019

President Obama and Hillary Clinton helped, obviously. They should make up their mind. Either Democrats never do anything or they're busy killing everybody.

They got sexism in there but I guess couldn't figure out how to squeeze an accusation of racism into the War of the Roses.

sheshe2

(83,654 posts)
24. Get out, girl!
Thu Jan 10, 2019, 11:42 PM
Jan 2019

On DU?!

I learned that Nancy designed the ACA to kill 45,000 Americans a year!


Yikes!

And Obama and Hill have to have helped that.

All this over roses being sent to Pelosi. A woman that does not deserve them because she is wealthy. OMG!

sheshe2

(83,654 posts)
37. A good woman that has given her best for all America.
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:34 AM
Jan 2019

She has had a magnificent career. I applaud her.

The roses? A beautiful thank you for all she has done for not only America but a nod to all women that will come after her. She broke the ground for women like Alex Ocasio-Cortez to be where she is today.

George II

(67,782 posts)
31. I can't believe how some are getting bent out of shape with those flowers, dammit!!! It's not...
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:05 AM
Jan 2019

....like she ASKED for people to do it, and as you point out they were sent all around DC and Walter Reed Hospital to cheer people up.

Nancy Pelosi deserves a tribute, and it wasn't wasted, they went to good use. But then, she's the wicked witch of the west that everyone wants to find fault with.

She's the second most demonized woman in America, probably because of envy.

I posted somewhere else tonight - dickhead McConnell hasn't had a SINGLE vote in the Senate since the new session began, but the Democratic Pelosi led House has already had 25! She's getting it done.

Lithos

(26,403 posts)
40. Agree
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:56 AM
Jan 2019

She did not ask for them
It was meant as a kind gesture of support - probably much better than flooding the phone banks
She most likely donated them to hospitals (like she did with the excess) - so they are being appreciated by those in need - so it's not "gone to waste"

Sheesh... this kind of pearl clutching by some really is a waste.

littlemissmartypants

(22,565 posts)
35. Some people have no couth. I'll just leave it at that.
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:20 AM
Jan 2019

I close my eyes and imagine the aroma in the room.

So, so lovely.



Kick and rec.

And keep pounding, Madame Speaker. Keep pounding. We love you!

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,249 posts)
36. keep in mind ...
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:29 AM
Jan 2019

Those who were whining about the "optics" were doing so while paying for Internet access. If they were not hypocrites, they would have given up the access in order to use the money for the hungry, homeless, and those in need of health care.

Bad "optics" on their part.

And our Speaker still gets to enjoy and share those roses, while knowing we appreciate her giving up time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to help us all out of this mess.

betsuni

(25,376 posts)
38. And even though the article states the flowers are going to Walter Reed Hospital,
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:55 AM
Jan 2019

concerned comments "hoping" that Nancy would give out flowers to others who can appreciate them.

As if she'd selfishly hoard all the roses in her office until they withered and died, slapping away the hands of aides who reach for just one flower to take home: NO ROSES FOR YOU THEY ARE MINE. Firmly shutting the office door to prevent passersby from stealing a whiff of Nancy's roses. She gazes at the elite bouquets with her feet on the desk, smoking an expensive cigar and laughing while counting million dollar bills.

blue-wave

(4,344 posts)
39. Dear Speaker Pelosi;
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 12:55 AM
Jan 2019

Thank you for possessing and exhibiting the empathy, as a Washington, DC leader, to donate the heartfelt expression of gratitude from your admirers to those less fortunate. Your example is lost on your detractors, for they will never, ever command the decency that you exhibited.

In other words: Fuck off you republicon shit stains.

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