Gee, I Wouldn't Mind a $150,000.00 Wardrobe
By pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
United States
October 23, 2008 7:13pm CST
I think a lot of folks have by now heard the scoop that ever since Sarah Palin was named as VP candidate for McCain back in August, her wardrobe has been revamped to make her appear great in front of the American people, at the tune of over $150,000.00.
Okay, I can agree, who doesn't want to look their best and presentable, unfortunately the money was from funds that had been part of the GOP donations fellow that Americans who supported McCain gave out of their hard earned money. I can't help thinking that Republican donors of money would have liked to have seen the money used for real issues and not to "doll" up Palin in designer clothing
The statistics are that $75,062 was spent on clothing and accessories for Palin and her family at Neiman Marcus, and $49,425 at Saks Fifth Avenue,$9,447,71 at Macy's and $4,716.49 for make up and hair care for Palin to keep her looking "nice"
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14805.html
{Warning: This is NOT a referral link,but a link to the article about Palin's expenses in clothing}
I can't help thinking that Republican donors of money would have liked to have seen the money used for real issues and not to "doll" up Palin in designer clothing. I mean doesn't this kind of go against the down home, hockey mom image Palin has had? I heard a funny comment by one of the women on the show The View.."Well at least she's buying her clothes and not shooting them."
I'm sorry but this kind of infuriates me no end. When was the last time you were able to spend $150,000 on clothes, make-up and hair in a period of about two months...heck I don't even think any of us have spent that much money on clothes in our lifetimes!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Oct 08
hi pyewacket well wow thats obscene this also infuriates'me. I have never had a thousand dollars to spend on clothes, let'alone 150,000 dollars. thats really stupid and the republicans say we democrats squander money. get real. they have a multimillionare
as candidate and a silly idiot who c ant even answer questions
on the issues as his running mate, throwing money around likecrazy. give me abreak.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I think a lot of us could think of better ways that much money could be spent don't you? A lot of us would just love to have an extra $150,000 don't you think and certainly wouldn't go for just clothing
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@Sheepie (3112)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I had not idea this was going on, and I will admit that female political figures really do have to look pretty, but that really does sound like a lot of money. If I was supporting her [I'm not], this wouldn't be a deal breaker, but I sure don't really love her for this. It's just not making her look good in a different sense of it.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Yeah, I mean spending $150,000 for clothes in just two months...sheesh, a bit much I think
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
24 Oct 08
This is crazy. Some people have mortgage for 150K and it takes them 30 years to pay. Maybe she would better help some people to avoid foreclose and gain more attention with her heart than her look.
Looking nice? it can be done from her own packet.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
She certainly could pay out of her own pocket...and one can look just as "spiffy" with designer look a likes that cost thousands less
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@irishmist (3814)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Well I read the article and looked at the slide show of her clothes, and that is really something. Apperantley clothes and great hair makes for a good politician. Geesh! I love clothes myself, but I would never want to spend that kind of money on them, I can find many better things to spend my money on. ( if I ever had money like that ).
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
LOL...heck I did get a bunch of "designer" jeans two months ago for only $30..all preworn and from ebay...gee, maybe she should have gotten her clothes there..heehee
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Great minds think alike. I saw this and am stunned. That would give both my children (son comes in December) a wonderful college start. Or us a nice nest egg for retirement, the list could be long. People are out of work, going hungry, you name it. Shame on them.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Gee for $150,000 that could also buy a home free and clear and not have to worry about a mortgage.
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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24 Oct 08
Hi pye,
Yes I have heard it in the news, its makes me want to spuee, I don't suppose she knows about the credit crunch with all the money shes spending, oops sorry! its not her money that she is spending, it the donation she is spending. With all the make-up shes got on, she still looks the same evil. Bright Blessings.
Tamara
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Right that's the whole deal here...she's not spending her hard earned money but ours..sheesh
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I find it funny/amusing that she spent over $4,000 alone just to get her hair done when it always looks the same..LOL
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Unbelievable!! I can't believe that amount of money was spent on her clothing AND on her family. Seriously waste of money. Whats wrong with her current wardrobe? ain't spiffy enough? can't she do her own makeup? why do the family members need new clothing? man some people have all the luck LOL
The last time I bought something for myself was a black cardigan for work and that cost me $12 on sale from Target. It looks really nice with dressy black pants I may say so myself LOL
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
There are plenty of ways to still look spiffy and not spend so much right? And it sure detracts from the so-called down home image they are supposed to be portraying or the Joe the Plumber everyman image.
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@BarBaraPrz (47670)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
24 Oct 08
I shop at thrift stores. It's a rare day when I spend more than $10 on clothes.
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@BarBaraPrz (47670)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
24 Oct 08
Yes, I remember how excited you were about that.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I get a lot of pre-worn clothes from ebay...LOL...like my Ralph Lauren jeans for 99 cents..yup, 99 cents
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
24 Oct 08
that doesn't bode good for possible election.already spending money frivously,which is exactly what that is if you're spending that much.
i don't even think i could blow through all that money in 2 months.not on clothes anyway.i hate to tell them this isn't exactly a good time to show overspending like that to cash strapped americans.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Nuts when you think of it a person could buy and pay in full a pretty decent home for that kind of money, and you're right, with all the economic issues going on this is really bad timing for being so frivolous on their part
@pismeof (855)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Pye, I have always thought of you as considerate and intelligent ,I never thought you would sink into the mud with this sort of commentary.
The clothing is not Sarah Palins' and will be donated or auctioned off after the campaign.
I think the American people have come to expect our leaders to look appropriate for the position.Would anyone take Sarah very serious if she dressed in a flannel shirt and jeans?Look how the media makes fun of Hillary Clintons' pant suits.I find it amazing how woman can pick each other apart over something so petty as a wardrobe choice.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I AM considerate and intelligent..hey I'm just reporting what I've been hearing and reading in the media..
The point is, is that money that in all good faith that was donated by taxpayers to the GOP was used to dress up Palin to look nice and in designer clothes to boot. Okay so yeah, she's going to donate the clothes to charity but big deal...one can attire themselves very well on a much smaller budget and there are many designer look alike type clothes costing thousands less. I mean who is to really know whether the shoes she's wearing cost under a hundred, or a few thousand just cause they're Gucci--the whole deal goes against the grain of trying to come across as a one of us, down home gals image
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
24 Oct 08
PS...this is just sending very negative signals...most people in America are struggling to pay their mortgages, car loans, grocery bills, etc...and she gets $150,000 in clothes in a space of two months..come on, that is NOT realistic
@4mymak (1793)
• Malaysia
29 Oct 08
$150,000 in two-months... ????
i dont think i could ever spend that much for seven of us (in my family), even in the period of ten years....
i guess it is important for an important leader (to-be?) of an important nation of the world to look 'nice + presentable' to the public - plus, with the whole world watching...
but.. i think most people in america could appreciate if the money was used for something else.. i am sure if the money was spent on something for the people's benefit, it could 'improve her image' much better... ?? 
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Oct 08
I know I could never imagine spending so much money in only two months. As for her looking nice,there are plenty of ways to dress fashionable without such a hefty price tag...Yes spending so much money like that certainly doesn't improve the so-called down home attitude Palin is supposed to have
@betsyraeduke (2670)
• United States
24 Oct 08
That's ridiculous! Who needs to spend that much on clothes and accessories anyway? I bet I could spend less then 1/20 of that amount and look just as "nice", hell, I wouldn't even have to spend that much!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
There are certainly a lot of designer type look a like clothes that cost a fraction of designer clothes and one can still look great, right?
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I have bought a lot of clothes in my lifetime, but I seriously doubt that I've come anywhere close to spending that much
As for Palin, as great as she looks, I'd say the Republican money was well-spent. When looking at Palin, I suddenly don't care about the issues of politics anymore, my mind wanders elsewhere 
As for Palin, as great as she looks, I'd say the Republican money was well-spent. When looking at Palin, I suddenly don't care about the issues of politics anymore, my mind wanders elsewhere 
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
24 Oct 08
so are you poor american tax payers footing the bill for her wonderful outfits? i think it is sad that she has to spend that much just to look good. a man is much easier to dress i am thinking and during our recent election here in canada, we didnt hear all that much about wardrobes!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Believe me she could have gotten away with a lot of designer clothes look alikes and still look good for the campaign trail.
@rowantree (1186)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I agree, Pye!
McCain and Palin keep telling us that they're just like us Main Streeters, but their actions never follow their words!
Look at Barack and Michele Obama in comparison! Michele Obama bought some of her clothes at the Gap! They know what it's like to shop in a REAL store and budget money!
Sarah Palin - $92 for a romper and matching hat for her baby! What? Old Navy isn't good enough? And lest you forget, all you Republicans, that was YOUR money they spent! If they have this type of carefree spending now, what do you think their spending is going to be like if they get into the White House?
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Yeah, I can't help wondering if McCain and Palin do get elected how much of our taxpayer money is going to be used to get Palin all gussied up to look "nice" sheesh
@Uroborus (908)
• Canada
24 Oct 08
Wow. Is that how much she paid for those clothes? She was ripped off! I mean, walmart has better looking stuff than that. Would it have broken her image if she spent only...oh lets see...$10,000...or $5,000. Would the public have said, "oh my. just look at what rags she's wearing", if she put on clothes that she only paid $1,000 for?
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Well we are talking about designer labels here...like Valentino, probably Gucci..LOL...I guess clothes from Walmart would have been beneath her...LOL
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I think that was rediculous! It's right up there with her use of state money to transport her kids around. When talking about cutting budgets, they should look at their own expenses first. None of this "Do as I say, not as I do" mentality. What's scary are the RNC members who think it was a good investment. For $150,000 I could get a huge new wardrobe AND a new house to go with it. With real estate prices what they are (in many areas of the country), you could probably get a new car too! Glad she didn't need a car too, probably would have been a Rolls Royce.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
LOL...good thing she doesn't want a better car to suit the image she's going after and yes it probably would be a Rolls Royce or BMW or Porsche...LOL
I know most people could do a lot for and with $150,000 like pay up for a home, not just clothes
@ThirdMillion (604)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I saw Ms. Palin speaking about this this morning. She explained it as a misunderstanding. The clothing was in fact valued at those amounts, but most of it was donated to the campaign and will either be returned or auctioned off for charity. Don't get me wrong, I'm no Palin supporter, just thought I'd share what I saw. I think she's a nice enough lady, but not qualified to run the country.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Oct 08
It still makes you wonder though if she is elected as VP, will she get more taxpayer paid clothing just so she can look nice?
