C. M. Rubin: The Global Search for Education: Women - Part 3
The Adulterous Behavior 30% Of People Won't Admit To
Our favorite Secretary of State caused quite the Internet kerfuffle after a U.N. meeting over the flood emergency in Pakistan earlier this week. In case you haven't already seen the myriad pictures, Hillary showed up wearing one of those little grabby clips most of us use to keep the hair out of our faces while we're scrubbing off glitter shadow, following a long day of cheering on J.V. football. Only if you were dealing with a flood emergency in Your Basement could you could get away with leaving the house like this.
And before you say anything about this being anti-feminist or anti-woman, it is not. It is anti-drugstore couture. This would be like Rahm Emanuel showing up to the G20 with a Bioré strip on his nose.
Look, obviously I wear these to work, because I'm a blogger and a slob and sometimes I forget to wear socks. I am not the highest-ranking member of the Cabinet. But even I should get a sideways look or two for that, because it's basically a step away from strolling into the office in a pilly bathrobe with a roach in the pocket.
What do you guys think?
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Friday 24 September
By Kate
Who cares? She's dressed appropriately, and was getting her hair out of her face. Whether you realize it or not, you are indeed being misogynistic by picking on how she looks. If she's competent at her job, how she wears her hair should have absolutely no impact, here.
Be as anti-drugstore as you want. But if that's truly the case, simply write an article about how you feel these hair accessories are a travesty. By attacking Hillary Clinton, a woman in a high-powered job that is typically populated by men, and one who is often picked on for her clothing or accessories choices, you're falling into the the trap of misogyny.
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Saturday 25 September
By doc
Yeah, we know, but how do you get past that "Delta Dawn" feeling you get from this photo?
Friday 24 September
By Bee-Bop
Hillerys just to silly sometimes. (on purpose, don't you know that!!)
We all get terribly bored so we have to do Something, ya know!!!
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Saturday 25 September
By Nancy Boynton
Perhaps you should spend more time paying attention to issues relative to improving the world and womankind than picking apart an American icon. How can cruelty and pettiness be misconceived as journalism? What have you done for the world lately, I mean in addition to being on "clip watch?" Please see the aol article, dated today, regarding Emily Post.
Personally, if I had earrings as beautiful as the pair pictured on First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State Clinton, I would want to showcase them as well.
Have a pleasant day.
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Saturday 25 September
By Dennis
Maybe it would be better if it was a blue clip to match her outfit, then it wouldn't look so tacky. Either way, the Clinton's have always been a tacky family. These are the same people who got caught taking furniture out of the Whitehouse.
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Saturday 25 September
By Janet
Dennis: A blue clip would only be appropriate if the wearer is a little girl, not a mature women in a power position. She could have chosen a better accessory more age appropriate.
Saturday 25 September
By Momma jomma
You look stupid..you are over 50, and can not...nay...SHOULD NOT wear something like that.. You are not a teeny bopper, and you look ridiculous. Thanks for representing us...NOT! Ugghh
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Saturday 25 September
By Msb
Oh My Word! Has she lost the plot? Tacky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is looking really rough these days!
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Saturday 25 September
By PATRICE
WELL I THINK SHE LOOKS GREAT SHOWS OFF HER CHEEKBONES AND SHE LOOKS 10 YEARS YOUNGER. ONLY THING SHE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFEENT IS TO USE A HIGH COUTURE HAIR CLIP OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY BEAUTIFUL ONES. THANKS PATRICE
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Saturday 25 September
By embeuch
I think it's hilarious that those who insist on anything goes (for themselves and their peers) whould criticize someone else. I doubt it bothered the people she met who ARE REALLY concerned about significant matters.
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Saturday 25 September
By Sports Fan
what is more of a fashion crime is her makeup not blending around her hairline and back of her neck. Maybe the hairclip is gold or something.
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Tuesday 28 September
By older n smarter
so what is wrong with the clip...maybe its the roots that need fixin!! She is missing her hairdresser....holy cow even I wouldn't go out like that....maybe her makeup lights were out.....there has to be a reason...at least I hope so..I think it is funny
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Tuesday 12 October
By susan
A few possible explanations here:
1. Found out ten minutes before the summit that her curling iron/blow dryer she brought over from the USA was the wrong wattage and current to be used in Norway
2. Was jet lagged and needed an instant mini face lift
3. Her 19 year old stylist was hungover from partying all night in Oslo and this was her only offering to Hillary
4. It worked for Monica Lewinsky back in the 90's.......?
5. Its not a hair clip, folks, it's a CROWN
6. Lay off, what have YOU done to promote World Peace-LATELY???
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Tuesday 19 October
By MnM
Yeah, I saw this & thought 'What in the world". This is a fashion no-no! Looks like she was rushing out the house. Coulda used a fancy bobby pin or something.... Oh Hilary! She's not a fashionista though... I would expect more effort outa her appearance though!
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