Cindy McCain's $300,000 outfit

bitonti · 09-04-2008, 02:37 PM

since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair!

still this is kinda elitist right?

[IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG]

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Cindy McCain
Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000
Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500
Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000
Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000
Shoes, designer unknown: $600
Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100

[url]http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2008/09/cindy-mccains-300000-outfit.html[/url]
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FF2® · 09-04-2008, 02:38 PM

[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair!

still this is kinda elitist right?

[IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Wow....and its dog ugly.

King Ryan · 09-04-2008, 02:39 PM

holy sh!t :eek:

they could've bought another house instead! :D

JetsFan2012 · 09-04-2008, 02:41 PM

That's pretty baller. If you got the money, why not spend it?

nuu faaola · 09-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Bling bling, as Mitt Romney would say.

Piper · 09-04-2008, 02:42 PM

I agree it's ugly.

But just think of all the tax revenue.

Warfish · 09-04-2008, 02:43 PM

[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair!

still this is kinda elitist right?[/QUOTE]

I honestly don't know Bit.

Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand?

And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"?

Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.

ChadLover · 09-04-2008, 02:45 PM

[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit.

Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand?

And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"?

Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE]

The dress Michelle wore on The View was less than $200 I think, not sure about the convention.

Too bad money doesn't buy taste. I would kill for those earrings though :D

King Ryan · 09-04-2008, 02:46 PM

[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit.

Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand?

And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"?

Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE]

wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher

ChadLover · 09-04-2008, 02:47 PM

[QUOTE=Tanginius;2727119]wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher[/QUOTE]

The dress was 3K...it was the earrings that drove up the total.

HDCentStOhio · 09-04-2008, 02:47 PM

[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair!

still this is kinda elitist right?

[IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

What's wrong with stimulating the economy? The sales tax alone probably paid the salary of a state employee. This is a perfect example of the economic benefit of tax cuts. Thanks Bit.

ChadLover · 09-04-2008, 02:49 PM

From the article:

[QUOTE](All prices except Laura’s shoes and Cindy’s watch are estimates, and the jewelry prices are based on the assumption that the pieces are real.)[/QUOTE]

King Ryan · 09-04-2008, 02:49 PM

[QUOTE=ChadLover;2727121]The dress was 3K...it was the earrings that drove up the total.[/QUOTE]

yes, we liberals read too ya know... she is wearing the earrings, and like I said anyone wearing north of 300k is elitist to the max

JetsFan2012 · 09-04-2008, 02:50 PM

[QUOTE=Tanginius;2727119]wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher[/QUOTE]

So 300k is the cut-off?

What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?

King Ryan · 09-04-2008, 02:51 PM

[QUOTE=pauliec;2727133]So 300k is the cut-off?

What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?[/QUOTE]

then she wouldn't know what time to go on stage and someone would steal her watch :D

King Ryan · 09-04-2008, 02:52 PM

[QUOTE=pauliec;2727133]So 300k is the cut-off?

What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?[/QUOTE]

no 300k is a high water mark though... it's up there I'm sure with the most valuable ensembles

the cut-off would be a small percentage of that 300k... at least if I was making the cut-off

ChadLover · 09-04-2008, 02:52 PM

[QUOTE=pauliec;2727133]So 300k is the cut-off?

What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?[/QUOTE]

The estimate was between $299,100 and $313,100 so assuming the pearls were on the cheaper end, she is a non-elitist.

JetsFan2012 · 09-04-2008, 02:53 PM

[QUOTE=ChadLover;2727128]From the article:[/QUOTE]

Translation: "This information is bull****. What do you expect, insightful political commentary from us at Vanity Fair?"

JetsFan2012 · 09-04-2008, 02:53 PM

[QUOTE=ChadLover;2727143]The estimate was between $299,100 and $313,100 so assuming the pearls were on the cheaper end, she is a non-elitist.[/QUOTE]

Without those earrings she's downright middle class.

nuu faaola · 09-04-2008, 02:54 PM

[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit.

Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand?

And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"?

Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE]

Beyond the amusement value, this is obviously not an issue that ought to sway the vote of anyone with an IQ over 12.

It is "elitist" because her husband has made quite a bit of noise painting his opponent as out of touch on economic issues. When your wife's outfit costs something like 6x the median household income, and you can't say off the top of your head how many houses you own, its the sort of argument that comes off a little silly.

That said, Cindy McCain has never pretended to be anything other than a rich heiress who inherited an enormously profitable monopoly business, so more power to her.

She is "authentic," in her own way.

09-04-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
bitonti searching Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 38,786	Cindy McCain's $300,000 outfit since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair! still this is kinda elitist right? [IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG] [quote] Cindy McCain Oscar de la Renta dress: $3,000 Chanel J12 White Ceramic Watch: $4,500 Three-carat diamond earrings: $280,000 Four-strand pearl necklace: $11,000–$25,000 Shoes, designer unknown: $600 Total: Between $299,100 and $313,100 [url]http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2008/09/cindy-mccains-300000-outfit.html[/url] [/quote]

09-04-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
King Ryan take a guess Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 5,473	holy sh!t :eek: they could've bought another house instead! :D Last edited by King Ryan; 09-04-2008 at 02:42 PM.

09-04-2008, 02:38 PM	#2
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,152	[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair! still this is kinda elitist right? [IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG][/QUOTE] Wow....and its dog ugly.

09-04-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	That's pretty baller. If you got the money, why not spend it?

09-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#5
nuu faaola All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,253	Bling bling, as Mitt Romney would say.

09-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#6
Piper Hall Of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: L.I. NY (where the Jets used to be from) Posts: 13,197	I agree it's ugly. But just think of all the tax revenue.

09-04-2008, 02:43 PM	#7
Warfish JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35,000	[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair! still this is kinda elitist right?[/QUOTE] I honestly don't know Bit. Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand? And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"? Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.

09-04-2008, 02:45 PM	#8
ChadLover All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monmouth County Posts: 2,137	[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit. Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand? And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"? Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE] The dress Michelle wore on The View was less than $200 I think, not sure about the convention. Too bad money doesn't buy taste. I would kill for those earrings though :D

09-04-2008, 02:46 PM	#9
King Ryan take a guess Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 5,473	[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit. Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand? And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"? Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE] wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher

09-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#10
ChadLover All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monmouth County Posts: 2,137	[QUOTE=Tanginius;2727119]wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher[/QUOTE] The dress was 3K...it was the earrings that drove up the total.

09-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#11
HDCentStOhio longing for the days of Ronald Reagan Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Long Island & Section 337 Posts: 4,859	[QUOTE=bitonti;2727080]since CBNY's quoting US weekly im going with Vanity Fair! still this is kinda elitist right? [IMG]http://mtblog.vanityfair.com/online/politics/assets_c/2008/09/For-Web_82621223-thumb-242x378.jpeg[/IMG][/QUOTE] What's wrong with stimulating the economy? The sales tax alone probably paid the salary of a state employee. This is a perfect example of the economic benefit of tax cuts. Thanks Bit.

09-04-2008, 02:49 PM	#12
ChadLover All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monmouth County Posts: 2,137	From the article: [QUOTE](All prices except Laura’s shoes and Cindy’s watch are estimates, and the jewelry prices are based on the assumption that the pieces are real.)[/QUOTE]

09-04-2008, 02:50 PM	#14
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	[QUOTE=Tanginius;2727119]wearing anything north of 300k is elitist... Laura Bush's outfit from the same night, at a couple k, is much more main-stream and I doubt Michelle's was much higher[/QUOTE] So 300k is the cut-off? What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?

09-04-2008, 02:51 PM	#15
King Ryan take a guess Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 5,473	[QUOTE=pauliec;2727133]So 300k is the cut-off? What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?[/QUOTE] then she wouldn't know what time to go on stage and someone would steal her watch :D

09-04-2008, 02:52 PM	#16
King Ryan take a guess Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 5,473	[QUOTE=pauliec;2727133]So 300k is the cut-off? What if she took off her watch and left it backstage? Instantly non-elitist?[/QUOTE] no 300k is a high water mark though... it's up there I'm sure with the most valuable ensembles the cut-off would be a small percentage of that 300k... at least if I was making the cut-off

09-04-2008, 02:53 PM	#18
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	[QUOTE=ChadLover;2727128]From the article:[/QUOTE] Translation: "This information is bull****. What do you expect, insightful political commentary from us at Vanity Fair?"

09-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#20
nuu faaola All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,253	[QUOTE=Warfish;2727106]I honestly don't know Bit. Can you explain why it is elitist to me, so I can understand? And can you tell us how much Michelle Obama's Wardrobe costs, and if/if not that too is "elitist"? Thanks, I appreciate being educated on this topic.[/QUOTE] Beyond the amusement value, this is obviously not an issue that ought to sway the vote of anyone with an IQ over 12. It is "elitist" because her husband has made quite a bit of noise painting his opponent as out of touch on economic issues. When your wife's outfit costs something like 6x the median household income, and you can't say off the top of your head how many houses you own, its the sort of argument that comes off a little silly. That said, Cindy McCain has never pretended to be anything other than a rich heiress who inherited an enormously profitable monopoly business, so more power to her. She is "authentic," in her own way.