MagicRatAFC Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 35 minutes ago, jmw said: I always feel sorry for her. She knew what she was getting into, no sympathy. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustDan Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 hours ago, the highway is alive said: lots of judgement here,,,,,i am sad that bruce has thrown his lot in with the demon-crats,,,,,but only god can judge him as for trump you should respect our sitting president,, WTF?! Who let the Russians hack us? 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoulBoogieAlex Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Looking to improve the social contract isn’t socialism. It is working toward a society where we all contribute a fair share and every citizen gets a fair shake. We discussed taxes earlier, this video shows why it might not be a strange idea to ask billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtb Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 2 hours ago, Silvia said: The irony is that she was talking about how proud she was to fulfill her American Dream, after growing up in communist Slovenia.... You should have been able to read the comments on our social media. I would have gladly translated the best ones, but would only get this thread locked. I think her image in front of all those American flags dressed as Helga from Allo Allo will go into history. That said, I know she expresses herself through immaculate outfits, usually very appropriate for the occasion. This outfit was loud, she must really hate him. why so hateful? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 I wasn't surprised by her style of dress - hasn't she worn military-type clothing a few times? I thought she looked great. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silvia Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 hour ago, MagicRatAFC said: She knew what she was getting into, no sympathy. What she was getting outweighed what she was getting into. She's smart, she calculated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silvia Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 31 minutes ago, rtb said: why so hateful? I'm not allowed to be hateful, so I try to remain objective. She looked great, but not appropriate. She's got style and figure, she knows how to present herself. But this outfit was a statement, not just wardrobe. Do you think she looked nicer yesterday, or at inauguration? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmw Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 3 hours ago, MagicRatAFC said: She knew what she was getting into, no sympathy. Maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoanFontaine Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I thought she looked great. Somber - fitting our times. I see the connection to a uniform, and that's fine. We can't know if she's fighting for our country, fighting for her husband - or maybe given her speech, fighting to define her place in history. We will never know. A British designer owned by a French conglomerate - that part of her suit needs no explanation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoanFontaine Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 And, stating the obvious, this has strayed very far from the original topic. So let's get back to that please. And thanks to (almost) everyone who has kept this a respectful conversation. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 7 hours ago, Eileen said: I wasn't surprised by her style of dress - hasn't she worn military-type clothing a few times? I thought she looked great. i have a jacket in my wardrobe -if it were a bit longer and a bit smaller and add at least a few thousand $$$$$ and its Melania Trump im glad its now back in - not that i care about wearing what's in i would have added some nice brass buttons personally my jacket is like this (its in a moving somewhere) but with less decoration on the sleeves and its olive and i bright in when we went to Brisbane 2005 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 6 hours ago, Silvia said: I'm not allowed to be hateful, so I try to remain objective. She looked great, but not appropriate. She's got style and figure, she knows how to present herself. But this outfit was a statement, not just wardrobe. Do you think she looked nicer yesterday, or at inauguration? who do you think her look was directed at ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 i don't know squat about fashion but the military often inspires fashion, certainly if you look at ladies fashions in the 40s they look very military inspired. in the 80s Diana did it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 not my favourite look comrad 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I had a green - emerald green, not olive/khaki, trouser suit - when I was about 15. Really short double breasted jacket, wide-bottomed trousers. I ditched the trousers and just used the jacket ... just about covered my backside. Hey it was the 60s. This is not a new style - it's worn by lots of people. She wanted to make an entrance and look strong ... job done. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, Eileen said: I had a green - emerald green, not olive/khaki trouser suit - when I was about 15. Really short double breasted jacket, wide-bottomed trousers. I ditched the trousers and just used the jacket ... just about covered my backside. Hey it was the 60s. This is not a new style - it's worn by lots of people. She wanted to make an entrance and look strong ... job done. everything that dies somedays come back 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THUE Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Melanie Trump preaches for others to do all of the things her husband does not. The fact that her platform is social media bullying is laughable. Who cares how you look, it's what you do or say. Bruce's hair is terrible but I'm glad he used his song to make a statement. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Boy Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 19 hours ago, jmw said: I always feel sorry for her. Why would you sympathise with such a massive hypocrite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtb Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 17 hours ago, Silvia said: I'm not allowed to be hateful, so I try to remain objective. She looked great, but not appropriate. She's got style and figure, she knows how to present herself. But this outfit was a statement, not just wardrobe. Do you think she looked nicer yesterday, or at inauguration? allowed? Melania has a somewhat unconventional taste in clothes, but a statement? what is the statement? …. and what good is the statement if it is so subtle that no one knows what it is? Anyway, I don't know who Helga is but I'm guessing the comparison is not complimentary …. and the reference to the "best" comments on social media, that I can only assume is vulgarity or mysogyny, seems gratuitous to me …. so I asked why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmw Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 4 hours ago, Brown Eyed Boy said: Why would you sympathise with such a massive hypocrite? I just think she looks a very sad lady and that is why I feel sorry for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MagicRatAFC Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, jmw said: I just think she looks a very sad lady and that is why I feel sorry for her. She undoubtedly is. I'm convinced the relationship was "transactional" from the get go, but the presidency put the kibosh on the amicable (and doubtless fairly lucrative) de-coupling. She's now tied to him for as long as he's in the White House, I'd imagine a year or so on from his exit they'll quietly part, she'll be left secure enough financially, he'll find a younger model for another transactional relationship. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 9 minutes ago, MagicRatAFC said: She's now tied to him for as long as he's in the White House, I'd imagine a year or so on from his exit they'll quietly part, she'll be left secure enough financially, he'll find a younger model for another transactional relationship. That's what many people have been saying ever since he took office. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silvia Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 4 hours ago, rtb said: allowed? Melania has a somewhat unconventional taste in clothes, but a statement? what is the statement? …. and what good is the statement if it is so subtle that no one knows what it is? Anyway, I don't know who Helga is but I'm guessing the comparison is not complimentary …. and the reference to the "best" comments on social media, that I can only assume is vulgarity or mysogyny, seems gratuitous to me …. so I asked why. I shortened. I'm not allowed to post what I believe is the truth, because it would have been acknowledged as hateful speech. Rules. I think you misunderstood me. I think she is by far the most elegant and good looking First Lady, with extremely good taste in clothing.There are numerous articles on the internet exploiting the idea how her outfits can be understood as non verbal statements. Please, check if you're truly interested. Meet Helga. We always need humor. Each episode of that epic show is worth seeing. Yes, some good comments on our social media were definitely vulgar and misogynistic, but the best ones were really patriotic, something like this... Imagine what a great small nation we are, so that our native, a failed student and a model, ends up as FLOTUS, and her speech at the RNC is probably the best one the Republicans are going to hear during this campaign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBoss Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/26/2020 at 9:15 PM, MagicRatAFC said: She knew what she was getting into, no sympathy. Yes. She made her bed and now she has to lie in it. Like anyone else she has to take the bad with the good. The marriage is a pro and a con. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Boy Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 On 8/26/2020 at 10:07 PM, Eileen said: I thought she looked great. Each to their own, but far too much Botox for my liking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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