He'd cancel the balls and parade and have a simple swearing in with justice Roberts and get to work. The savings can go to food banks aground DC, Maryland and Virginia.

talk about an expensive,stupid tradition.

he might have a big ol' come one, come all, casual attire, celebration that makes us all feel included.

I think that is more Bernie's style.

Many employees where I used to work skipped our Christmas party because it was an extravagant affair. Quite a few of the guys in the shop didn't even own a nice suit and couldn't afford to rent one.

but only Bernie cares to mingle with us.

I'll say it loud and proud, I love Bernie Sanders. He's my modern day hero.

He's a mensch!

I can just see it now; the happy couple waving to the adoring crowds from their '61 Corvair convertible, being pulled by a team of Wall Street investment bankers. Jane cracking the whip.

White House Staff circulating with huge trays of turkey legs and quarts of Schlitz. A magnificent cake made of thousands of rum-soaked Twinkies. Quite the hootenanny!

Dumbasses. The savings will go in the republicans pockets

I was on Clintons second inaugural and the planning starts 3 years prior to the events. But you have some weird Repug getting the money? I guess if they win maybe.

I prefer my representatives down to earth, not elitist and out of touch.

I just prefer regular folk to the billionaire class.

It seems like Hillary's supporters dream of being just like her while Bernie supporters recognize one of their own.

What really kills me is the small talk I have to do. All the pretending just exhausts me to death. The worst is the networking. People have these business cards that they hand out. I prefer to stay home and read a book and watch some netflix, but sometimes you got to be an adult and join the real world.

Is that kind of like being photographed with Kissinger? (I don't know; I've never done that, either.)

Why would you even DO such a thing? I've gotten the impression at DU that NOTHING and NOBODY justifies the degradation of taking on any of the trappings of such vulgar excess, not to mention the symbolism of grinding the masses into the mud.

Did you immediately sell the garments and give the proceeds to the nearest homeless person, and then steam clean yourself?

I am breathless to know the details.



JURY: This is irony laced with sarcasm. No animals were hurt in the production of this post (i.e. no fur coats; that's also ironic or something)

You're "breathless"?

That's one word for it I guess, there are others that would be more applicable but they would probably get my post hidden by a jury. And I'm sure you wouldn't try to bait me into a hide, would you?

Anyway, hope you feel better soon.


















Note to jury, this post contains no personal attacks unlike the one it's in response to. Thank you for serving.

...even to his own high school prom or his own inauguration for POTUS, and it is agreed up and down the thread that he is an example to us all for his nobility in eschewing the vulgar trappings of class distinctions.

You brought up having worn couture, and I was curious for the dish on that experience.

Still waiting with bated breath (which is not the same as holding my breath).

JURY: We're just two "gals" having fun here.

JURY: Jokes and pleasantries exchanged in good DU fashion. LOVE the snapping turtle; it looks like a model for The Alien, doesn't it.

They're protected down here and starting to make a come back. Here's a baby one:

My I seem to have attracted a swarm of angry people, all over wondering about the cost of a dress. In a thread mocking Bernie for not wanting to wear a tux no less.

Are you the last or will more of your friends be stopping by? I'll put out snacks if you're feeling peckish.

DU is an odd place sometimes, reminds me of the girl's locker room in high school.

would make you posting that pic just a tad hypocritical. Funny how you have no explanation that such a champion of the 99% would be traipsing around in made to measure designer duds. Only the 1% can afford those!

That means buying designer clothes that have been tailored just for you- and not after the are made. That would be "off the rack". Hope that helps!
Nothing to do with kids, you sound quite confused.

Yes, I've worn couture. Is that a big deal for you?

Can't really say it any plainer for you.
Sackcloth and ashes for you? Or do you need me to break down that reference as well.

The expletives aren't helping. I've never worn a sackcloth, are they terribly uncomfortable?

Maybe calm down and collect your thoughts first.

I curse often and very calmly. Having a bad night, are we?

It's no party but it's better than not having clothes to wash, food to eat or the luxury of a house in which to listen to music. I consider myself fortunate.

You are incredibly fortunate to have been able to have that- and more than once!
Your couture of course needs the best dry cleaner in town. But what a very folksy picture of gratitude for the simple things you paint for us plebes.

I gave my gowns away a long time ago because I didn't need them anymore.

Is that what you wanted to know? You should have just asked.

depending on the shark tank you were swimming in.

I never understood how some people can think they know anything about a person they've never met.

I guess everyone needs a hobby. At least you have an active imagination, hang onto that, it's rare in an adult.

Better get that checked out, because I was quoting you all along dear.

How would you know what I needed until I told you? Why wouldn't I need them?

Sounds like you're just making it up as you go along.

Yet you said you felt you did. At least at this point you;re not pretending I made that up, so that's a nice change in your story. First you didn't need it, now you did? Interesting stuff.

Why wouldn't I have needed them? Do you know something about me I don't?

It's been a blast- thank you!

I said I gave my gowns away, I also gave most of my other dress clothes and shoes away because I didn't need them. I wear jeans to work now.

This is getting more and more bizarre.

the AM when you're a bit more refreshed? Have a good night.

You said you doubted I needed them as if you knew something about me, what did you mean?

But most people do grok the difference between needing clothing and indulging in super expensive luxury. Bernie gets it- ask him maybe?

People give away things they say they don't need, that doesn't mean they couldn't have lived without them.

Obama probably owns a tux and I'm sure Michelle has a few couture gowns, do they need them?

You aren't an it-getter, are you? Either that or you're making up shit to try to make me look entitled.

I do "get t" you just posted an edit to make me look like a liar? You clearly communicated you felt at one time you needed couture. If you misspoke- own it- but don't try and misrepresent what you did say :barf:
Done with your blatant dishonestly.

Jury- Please look at the whole exchange to see who id full of it here.

Here's the post where I said I gave them away, there were no edits:

Not going to play stupid about it, either.

in real life.

If you recognize one of your own in Bernie, who am I to question? My own don't wear couture gowns. We shop off-the-rack sales and thrift stores.

If you recognize one of your own in Hillary, who am I to question?

But she was referring to Hillary who's to Bill's right.

My bad, the picture's been posted here so often I thought everyone knew the former Mrs. Trump - I forget which one she was, he's had several.

I didn't answer because I thought you knew who she was.

Or did you mean his other right?

After tonight, you'll need all the victories you can get.

Says a lot about your character because I would never try to make you feel bad if your candidate loses.

But thanks for finally showing your true colours, the mask just slipped off.

You showed him/her!

The woman to the right in the photo is the latest Mrs. Trump. AKA "the bride."

Good times!

I cannot dance at all. Lol

We going dancing? FML.

It doesn't really cost any more than a suit.

Talk about getting ahead yourself. The sheer arrogance is obnoxious.

Nothing that man could do could offend me, because he's not worth getting offended over. I just think it's a tiny bit early to be talking about what you will or will not wear for an office you have not won yet.

and it is wear, not where.

Example: If you're going to wear that dirty shirt again, you're going to have to get it from the hamper where I threw it.

I corrected it.

JURY: In the 1950s and 1960s Homecoming Queens were popular girls in high schools who received crowns at the prom; nobody knew from gay back then. This is a joke.

I never judge a man by what he owns, I feel sorry for girls like that.

Marrying for money and power won't make you happy.

about counting chickens, etc?

Symbol of class privilege dude.

This is what is important to you?

(And for good reason.)

so expensive and royal like.

So funny!

Jane is one lucky woman.

Ding, ding, ding. Winner!

Is what we want

Oh brother.

How important image is to Sanders personally. It's very calculated. Good move on his part.

An inaugural ball should be a people's event. It shouldn't be about snobbery and exclusivity.

I seriously doubt that people would only vote for a Democrat if that Dem was in favor of formality.

(BTW, it's fairly unlikely that HRC would wear a tux, either).

Bernie's roots run deep. He's legit.

That's up there with $1 champagne flutes being the symbol of the 1% during New Years Eve.

He'll start dressing like Kim Jong Il every day. Wake up people!

There are as many micro-agressions like this against the lower classes as there are against all our social minorities.

Nice to see him walking the walk. Haven't been this period of a candidate's wardrobe choices since Obama refused to wear the flag pin, which I viewed as perhaps the ultimate symbol of Bush-era false patriotism.

United States presidential inaugural balls
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

United States presidential inaugural balls are large social gatherings, both white tie and black tie, held to celebrate the commencement of a new term of the President of the United States. Planned and sanctioned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the official inaugural balls occur throughout the evening of Inauguration Day in the Washington D.C. area and are invitation-only, attended by guests who are issued pre-paid tickets. The President, First Lady, Vice-President and his spouse, all make personal appearances at each of the inaugural balls held in their honor. Catered food, beverages, and live entertainment performed by national and globally acclaimed musicians are provided at the inaugural balls.

Other inaugural balls, unofficial and often less formal that occur before and on Inauguration Day, are given by state societies, businesses, and private organizations.

more at link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_inaugural_balls

No new tuxes.

so investing in one extra suit for, I'd hope, 8 years really wouldn't be that much of a symbol of class privilege. Not compared with having honor guards, helicopters, country retreats and so on at your disposal.

His brother Larry could probably pick up a second hand one for him in Oxford.

I don't think he was serious, it was a stupid question and not wanting to wear a tux is different than refusing to wear one.

Phony folkiness is embarrassing- and often deeply disrespectful.