Why is the right making such a big deal over Cynthia's new hairdo?

[CatWoman]

An asswipe on another board says she looks like Buckwheat.

I kinda like her new doo.

At least she isn't like Condi, who tries to emulate Olive Oyl.

[arcane1]

1. because, it draws attention away from her actions and words

[JanMichael]

49. WTF? How is that? Are you mesmorized by her...hair?

I don't get it. Does her hair work like that doodad in Men in Black?

EDIT: Sarcasm?

[arcane1]

56. I mean they rag on her hair to avoid talking about what she says

and does...

it distracts THEM, not US :)

[Lars39]

2. She looks gorgeous.

They are idiots.

[H2O Man]

3. Because

they mistake ignorance for perspective.

[Virginia Dare]

4. They're racist pigs...n/t

[Beaverhausen]

16. We have a winner!

Good answer!

[Emit]

5. WOW. She's beautiful! n/t

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

6. I think she looks better then ever

asshats

[electropop]

7. Because they can't argue with her points.

Same tactic as usual. They have no legitimate response at all to common sense and logic, so they attack the messenger. Jeeebus it gets tiresome.

The truth is our weapon and we are fighting an unarmed enemy.

[NoAmericanTaliban]

8. I'll take Cyntia over Kathrine Harris any day, but of course Harris only

looks bad because of media malipulation.

[DS1]

9. Anything but talk about issues. She brushed past me in the middle

of the anti-war rally before the march in 2002, she's freakin tiny!

[laruemtt]

10. i hadn't seen it until you posted it -

she looks beautiful! i love her hair like that.

[Marnieworld]

11. I think she looks fabulous!

Modern and confident and stylish. If you think that's a nasty comment you should read another thread with the most racist quotes outside of a Klan rally from Neil Boortz.

[CatWoman]

26. I read that thread

and when I saw the "buckwheat" comment, I knew where it came from.

[CottonBear]

12. Wow! She looks better than I've ever seen her!

No more gold Keds sneakers! :woohoo: She looks great! The color and style are very flattering. :)

Those who assail her do it because she's a strong, outspoken woman who speaks truth to power.
Unfortuantely, they treat all intelligent, powerful and outspoken Deomcratic women the same way.
The RW can't deny the truth so they attack her personally. :(

edit: Sec. of State Rice's hairdo looks good these days. It's much softer and modern. Maybe she reads DU. ;)

[arcane1]

or, to use their vernacular: she's "uppity"

and I agree, she looks fabulous!

[MuseRider]

13. Damn, she looks great!

I like her new doo!

Wonderful lady who is lovely too. I also love the outfit.

[babylonsister]

14. I love the new do! nt

[truebrit71]

15. I like that do...much more relaxed and 'friendly' than her previous do...

...Looks more shaggable too!!! ;-)

BTW that is NOT a sexist comment..I find intelligent, spirited women to be very attractive...

[CatWoman]

30. SLUT!!!!

:hi:

:loveya:

[truebrit71]

48. You'll always be number one in my book CatWoman....

...always!!! ;-)

[arcane1]

57. intelligent, spirited women who SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER

are the hottest of them all :D

[RubyDuby in GA]

17. She looks much better in my opinion. This doesn't excuse her from her

actions, but I think it makes her look a lot more feminine. It's a much softer look for her.

[TechBear_Seattle]

18. Pardon my ignorance, but...

Who is she? (She looks stunning, by the way, but would anyone be saying things like that if she were a man? Assuming, of course, he wasn't wearing that nice dress :hi: )

[WilliamPitt]

28. Here you go

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_McKinney

Anti-war, human rights, and impeachment efforts

On November 18, 2005, McKinney was one of only 3 (out of 406) to vote for a H.R. 571, introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter. Hunter, a Republican, offered this Resolution calling for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. forces in Iraq in place of John Murtha's H.J.Res. 73, which called for redeployment "at the earliest possible date." In her prepared statement, McKinney accused the Republicans of "trying to set a trap for the Democrats. A 'no' vote for this Resolution will obscure the fact that there is strong support for withdrawal of US forces from Iraq ... In voting for this bill, let me be perfectly clear that I am not saying the United States should exit Iraq without a plan. I agree with Mr. Murtha that security and stability in Iraq should be pursued through diplomacy. I simply want to vote yes to an orderly withdrawal from Iraq."

Rep. McKinney is a co-sponsor of Rep. John Conyers's H. Res 635, which would create a Select Committee to look into potential grounds for impeachment President Bush. On January 20th, 2006, she also signed a statement by the group The World Can't Wait called Drive Out the Bush Regime.

McKinney has served on the House International Relations Committee, where she was the highest-ranking Democrat on the Human Rights Subcommittee. McKinney felt that it was important that US policy reflect a deep respect for human rights, so she worked on legislation to stop conventional weapons transfers to governments which are undemocratic or fail to respect human rights. Her legislation to end the mining of coltan in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was mentioned in a United Nations special report.

===

9/11 commission and government secrecy issues

Initially, McKinney was low-key upon her return to Congress. However, on July 22, 2005, McKinney held a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to address outstanding issues regarding the September 11, 2001 attacks. The day-long briefing featured family members of victims, former intelligence agency officials, noted authors, and other experts who collectively gave a searing indictment of the 9/11 Commission and its recommendations. First to speak were the Jersey Girls, an organization of 9/11 widows who endeavored to see the 9/11 Commission formed, only to conclude that it was "an insult to the intelligence of the American public," as member Lorie Van Auken described it in her opening statement. The four morning panels were meant to address flaws, omissions, and the lack of historical and political analysis in the commission's report. Three afternoon panels critiqued the commission's recommendations in the areas of foreign and domestic policy, and intelligence reform. An Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial maintained that the purpose of the event was to discuss whether or not the Bush administration was involved in the 9/11 attacks, and was timed to coincide with the first anniversary of the 9/11 Commission's reports, expressing surprise that McKinney was once again taking on the issue which was widely believed to have been the one that cost her her House seat, yet the Journal-Constitution refused to publish McKinney's reply.

McKinney's interest in 9/11 relates specifically to her opposition to excessive government secrecy. She has submitted to Congress two versions of the same bill, the "MLK Records Act" (one in 2003, the other in 2005,) which, if signed into law, would release all currently sealed files concerning the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.. These records were sealed in 1978 and are not due to be declassified until the year 2038. Likewise, the 9/11 Commission has sealed all the notes and transcripts of some 2,000 interviews, all the forensic evidence, and both classified and non-classified documents used in compiling its final report until January, 2009. Documents relating to the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, which McKinney has taken an active interest in, would also fall under this bill. In a statement, McKinney explained her reason for the bill: "The public has the right to know because he was a well-known figure. There is intense public interest in the life and death of Tupac Shakur.” Critics assert she is merely pandering to her power base. Others point out that legislation demanding release of records is a more direct route than the tedious process and limited scope of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

===

Hurricane Katrina and its responses

McKinney has been an outspoken advocate of the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and an outspoken critic of the government's slow response.

Despite the Democratic Party leadership's call for a boycott, McKinney has been an active participant in the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, sitting as a "guest" along with only a few other Democrats. In questioning Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, McKinney referred to a news story in which the owners of a nursing home were charged with negligent homicide for abandoning 34 clients who died in the flood waters, McKinney asked Chertoff: "Mr. Secretary, if the nursing home owners are arrested for negligent homicide, why shouldn't you also be arrested for negligent homicide?"

Another incident in the aftermath of Katrina attracted such attention that McKinney responded with a bill in Congress. Thousands of fleeing evacuees were turned away by the Gretna Police at when they attempted to cross the Crescent City Connection Bridge between New Orleans and Gretna, Louisiana. HR 4209, introduced by McKinney on November 2, 2005, would temporarily deny Federal assistance to the City of Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Crescent City Connection Division Police Department in the State of Louisiana for their maltreatment of individuals seeking aid during the Hurricane Katrina crisis, and for other purposes.

Also introduced on November 2, 2005 was the Congressional Black Caucus' Omnibus Bill (HR 4197) to provide a comprehensive response to the Gulf Coast residents affected by Hurricane Katrina, the second title of which was submitted to the Congressional Black Caucus by McKinney and seeks a Comprehensive Environmental Sampling and Toxicity Assessment Plan, or CESTAP, to minimize harm to Gulf Coast residents from the toxic releases into the environment caused by the hurricane. On October 25, 2005, McKinney had already introduced a longer version of this language as the first of two titles in the CESTAP Bill (HR 4139), the second title of which would establish household inspections for mold and other toxins in the wake of Katrina. (The title dealing with mold inspections was first introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jim Jeffords (I-Vermont) as Title XI of S 1836.)

At the request of McKinney, the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, chaired by Thomas M. Davis held a previously unscheduled hearing titled "Voices Inside the Storm" on December 6, 2005. The first of two panels attracted national attention when several African-American evacuees from New Orleans stated their belief that the disaster relief planning for the hurricane and flood would have been better if the victims had been mostly white, and reported nightmarish stories of their treatment at the hands of police and military authorities. Broadcast live on C-SPAN, the hearing received national media attention (including stories from MSNBC, Yahoo! News, Democracy Now! and an AP story that was republished widely). On December 7th, MSNBC's Brian Williams in an interview with former Presidents Bill Clinton and George Herbert Walker Bush, Bush Sr. said "I would discount somewhat the charge" of racism, in response to a video clip from the December 6th hearing.

[TechBear_Seattle]

34. Thanks much

The link alone would have been sufficient, though :hi:

[alcibiades_mystery]

19. Because they're racist douchebags?

I didn't need Representative McKinney's new hair to teach me that, of course. ;-)

[Warpy]

20. Some jerks are just freaked out that African hair is different

and are only comfortable with folks who straighten it to emulate white folks' hair and end up looking like Olive Oyl.

Just sayin.

I think she looks beautiful, but I always think working with what nature gave you is the most attractive thing you can do.

[laundry_queen]

55. There was this vj on much music

That had gorgeous hair just like this, and then she straightened it and you're right - it looked like Olive Oyl and I canNOT get used to it.
I think Cynthia McKinney's style is gorgeous - my SIL (who's gorgeous according to dh) has the same 'do, maybe a tad shorter.

[MADem]

21. Condi's hair was in the news, fwiw

Anything to avoid talking about important stuff, like say, a shitty, ill-advised WAR, perhaps???
http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/lifestyle/bal-to.hair28mar28,0,3014916.story?coll=bal-artslife-today

Rice loosens up her locks and her image
By Tanika White
Sun reporter
Originally published March 28, 2006

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has unveiled a new hairstyle - a longer, softer look that frames her face and is being called an improvement over her previous style.

"It's a little bit classic Oprah ," says Lesly Simmons, who works in public relations for the American Red Cross in Washington and has her hair styled at Rice's favorite Silver Spring salon, Avatar. "I like it. I think it flatters her, and it's not too dramatic. It looks very classic."

Elevating any black woman's hair to Winfrey-status is the highest of praise. Winfrey's healthy head of hair is a wonder to behold, full and bouncy, shiny and soft.

None of this could have been said about Rice in years past. The phrase "helmet hair" had been used more than once - not in this publication, mind you. ...

[PVK]

22. Jealousy. She looks hot. Right-wingers are butt-ugly. n/t

[PVK]

42. In 2003 the Freepers said she needed a new hairdo.

To: KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
That woman needs a new hairdo... she's trying to look like a ten-year-old!

15 posted on 12/08/2003 5:55:11 AM PST by Pan_Yans Wife ("Your joy is your sorrow unmasked." --- GIBRAN)
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[katinmn]

23. She's beautiful. Hair is great and I love her smile!

I think they're afraid of her. Speaks too much truth.

[gatorboy]

24. Because the right can only argue about fluff issues.

If they debated about real issues, they'd lose. They're a bunch of wrinkled, well off, high school kids who do nothing but gossip.

And Cynthia looks cute, whatever her hair style is. :)

[stop the bleeding]

25. Becasue they do not know how to handle REAL ISSUES

OBL
100,000+ Iraqi murders
Wiretapping
Katrina
Plame
9/11
Immagration
Lobbying Reform

[goclark]

27. She looks terrific! Better than DeLay's hairpiece!

What a group of racists!

[aden_nak]

29. Because their base is racist by nature, and this reminds them she's black.

[Marr]

31. Because it's not a white hairstlye. That's why.

[la la]

32. hot

HOT


HOT!!11!!11


:>)

[me b zola]

59. Yep, she's a hotty!!

[RB TexLa]

33. Because it's there?

I think her hair looks fine, I mean whatever.

The same really goes for the OP's comment about Condi Rice.

And much has been made about Katherine Harris' makeup choices, and Jean Schmidt's looks.

[wicket]

35. I think she looks fantastic!

:kick:

[Cleita]

39. Me too! It looks great on her.n/t

[NanceGreggs]

36. Man oh man, that is one FINE looking woman!

I think she's beautiful - and I LOVE the new 'do!

BTW, never heard the Condi-Olive Oyl reference before - I don't know HOW I could have missed the resemblance!

[Scout]

37. I like the hair, makeup and jewelry... that's not her best outfit...

and it's slipping off her shoulder and looks a little sloppy ... but so the fuck what, really? It's a momentary thing, everyone's had little clothing/outfit mishaps.

The woman does NOT deserve to be trashed for her appearance. :mad:

[seriousstan]

38. It didn't help getting a rather unflattering shot on c-span

Someone here posted this yesterday in the discussion about whether the gaurd should have recognized her or not.

[senseandsensibility]

44. Well, now this one isn't so good.

I like the one in the OP. It's beautiful. This looks so bad, it must be photoshopped. Or maybe she was just having a bad hair day?!
It happens! Still, all of this is beside the point, even if it is fun to talk about. It's what's inside that should matter. And this lady has courage.

[Catherine Vincent]

52. LOL!

Ooh, I feel her pain. She looks like she just came in from the rain. :-)

[CatWoman]

63. which is why I keep a couple "emergency" wigs

:hi:

[Roaming]

40. Not sure I like it; has she gained weight? She looks bigger somehow

with this hair (or maybe she really did gain)...

[JitterbugPerfume]

41. she is beautiful

inside and out ---I love her new hair-do It is very flattering

[Beacho]

43. Why?

Because 'leftists are the ones bringing down civil discourse down to the gutter' or something like that.

Assholes

They better not get too close, she got a mean left hook!

WE need more like her

[Nikki Stone1]

45. They can express their racism undercover that way

or their misogyny, take your pick.

[gatorboy]

46. It's true.

We've become a society with "silent racism", which is almost just as bad as the open bigotry we use to have.

[Nikki Stone1]

58. Remember Rush's referring to NOLA Mayor Nagin as...

Mayer Nag-er? I'll never forget that. So much of the neocons' hate is suppressed (and some time not so suppressed) racism.

[0007]

47. 'Tis very nice. I think the new hair do makes her happy or at least

she appear to be happy.

She is my hero regardless of what your fucking hair looks like. End of story.

[Catherine Vincent]

50. They don't like nappy hair.

They rather that stringy stuff that needs to be washed daily so it won't look so greasy. :evilgrin:

[cynatnite]

51. Both sides make fun of appearances

nothing new there.

[WinkyDink]

53. IMO, she's beautiful!

And hip!

[Generic Other]

54. Her hair looks pretty

Nice springy curls. Sheesh, what's wrong with people?

[DearAbby]

60. Her Hair?

Look at her eyes...her smile, the woman is REAL!

What a juvenile remark, attacking with personal insults. She looks stunning!

[FrenchieCat]

61. Ironic how white men can wear rugs, plugs, and combovers,

and White women can dye, botox, and nip and cut here and there....

But let a Black Woman come in the room with her hair in its natural state....and some will have a coronary!

All the meanwhile we are being robbed of our Democracy and there is hardly any decency left....

I say, More power to you....my Black sister, cause you looking very wonderful!

[symbolman]

62. I call CondoLIEsa's

hairdo, "GUMBY HAIR" - she reminds me of those claymation figures like "Davey and Goliath" ...

[CatWoman]

65. sorry, Doll. She's Olive all the way

[symbolman]

68. Jesus, can't argue with the Proof right before my eyes :)

Just don't give that witch any Spinach..

The other person I always think of was Laura Petrie from the Dick Van Dyke show, with the Helmet Head Goldfish Hairspray Diver Dan Hair..

Bet that CondoLIESa uses enough hair spray alone to make a new hole in the ozone layer over DC.. that's why they keep her moving all the time now, spread the pollution, both from the hair spray and that MOUTH...

(Tho if I did a stop action flash I could prove that her hair moves around like those claymation films..)

[Cleita]

70. Olive Oyl of course. I always thought she looked like Lucy in

Charlie Brown.

[tnlefty]

64. Because their braindead listeners/followers can focus on this and it

seems racist and they will use it to try to discredit her (:puke:) and to distract from the fact that she bravely speaks truth to power. Referring to her looking like a "ghetto slut" should put those that utter such shit under a microscope, but the walking braindead won't see it that way.

[Cha]

66. First I've seen it..I love it!

Cynthia McKinney is an attractive woman.

[ngGale]

67. So they won't have to say what she stands for...

I think Cynthia is beautiful, love the hair!B-)

[SoCalDem]

69. Condi

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