The Economy Can Wait. Florida Democrat’s First Mission: Hats In Congress

by Mark Joyella | 10:49 am, November 25th, 2010

» 47 comments

It’s not the economy, stupid, it’s hats.

Newly elected Democrat Frederica Wilson is itching to get to Congress and get down to business–and the first order of business (in her mind) is to get Congress to finally take up the pressing matter of overturning its ban on hats in the House chamber.

“It’s sexist,” Wilson told the Miami Herald. The ban “dates back to when men wore hats. And we know that men don’t wear hats indoors, but women wear hats indoors. Hats are what I wear. People get excited when they see the hats. Once you get accustomed to it, it’s just me. Some people wear wigs, or high-heel shoes or big earrings or pins. This is just me.”

Yes, it’s definitely just you.

Wilson, a freshman rep from–of course–South Florida, has made a formal request to incoming House Speaker John Boehner to fast-track a change in the no-hats rule, which dates to the 19th Century. Oh, and to get the ban lifted? According to the House Rules Committee, it would take a vote of the full House.

So hang on, unemployed. We’ll get to you in just one minute. First, we’ve really got to show the people what Congress can do when we work together to take on a tough issue like hats. Then, when that outdated and sexist ban is finally put to rest, Rep. Wilson–in one of her 300 or so hats, many of them brightly colored sequined cowboy hats–can settle down to work on getting you a job so you can feed your family or whatever.

Thanks again, Florida, you always give us plenty to be thankful for.

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Big Eddie

Why not ? She’s a bad mamma jamma .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlrGlpQ_nLg&feature=related
BOSCO

Ah, yes…another Democrat going after the No.1 problem in the country presently. Seriously, folks, it seems that every Dem seems to have some personal quirk they would like to be addressed either by legislation or fiat.
timzank

BOSCO said:
it seems that every Dem seems to have some personal quirk they would like to be addressed either by legislation or fiat.

That is because she was raised like all good sheeple dems, to believe that the government is the be-all and end-all to anything an everything. Hell, her HAT has civil rights in her mind.
Just4thefax

timzank said:
That is because she was raised like all good sheeple dems, to believe that the government is the be-all and end-all to anything an everything. Hell, her HAT has civil rights in her mind.

Fact: The government should give everyone hats it’s a democratic entitlement!
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

We have to stop the affirmitive action elections. Obama and this mama have got to go.
BlackWidow

gordonbloyershow said:
We have to stop the affirmitive action elections. Obama and this mama have got to go.

HA HA Blower the racist is here. Very funny Blower.
disenlightened

Why do human beings vote for Democrats? Seriously.
timzank

disenlightened said:
Why do human beings vote for Democrats? Seriously.

Your sentence makes no sense as, since 2000 democrats have ceased to be human beings.
http://www.swissarmyjew.com Keeva

Sadly, this loon represents my district. I voted against her and actively begged folks to vote against her. She has always been about the stupid hats. And that’s it. Nothing about the people – unless they make stupid hats for stupid people. Not a partisan matter. There are plenty of loonball useless Republicans (Bachmann for example) but the hat thing is pretty much the chart topper.

Bloyer – that was tasteless and unneeded. Racist? I don’t know. Typical, predictable Bloyer hate spew? Yep. You really need to update your repertoire.
Kspraydad

If congress wore hats it would inspire the nation to wear hats…and therefore help the unemployed by employing them in hat factories. Win Win.
http://www.swissarmyjew.com Keeva

If Congress wore hats, then they would be 535 corrupt morons in hats. Probably imported hats.
greg454

How can it be sexist when both genders are treated the same? Jesus F. Christ, what’s the matter with women? They want equality and special rights at the same time!

Just ask the Muslim women in Georgetown, now they want one hour at the pool just for women and GU gave it to them!
http://politicallyincorrectlibertarian.wordpress.com/2010/11/25/segregations-back-with-sisters-splash/
http://none pyrope

BlackWidow said:
HA HA Blower the racist is here. Very funny Blower.

What are you the “entidamit” queen?
http://none pyrope

Keeva said:
Sadly, this loon represents my district.

Seems like you good folks in Florida (and Kalifornia) can’t get away from electing idiots. You get rid of Grayson and another moron takes office. I think your biggest problems have been Nelson, Jamerson, and Chiles.
snatchax

$20 says she’s bald…
BR

“Thanks again, Florida, you always give us plenty to be thankful for.”.

That should read, “Thanks again, Florida DEMOCRATS, you always seem to………….
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am_underground

I hope to hell they tell her she’s going to Congress and not some black gospel meeting. Who does she think she is, Aretha? How the hell do some of these people get elected, oh right, she’s black and from S. Florida.
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

BlackWidow said:
HA HA Blower the racist is here. Very funny Blower.

The comment is ONLY racist in your delusional mind.
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

Keeva said:
Bloyer – that was tasteless and unneeded. Racist? I don’t know. Typical, predictable Bloyer hate spew? Yep. You really need to update your repertoire.

You need to quit playing to the PC folks. I made that comment to irritate them and they fall for it everytime. YOU should not. The PC folks are tastless and racist.
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

am_underground said:
I hope to hell they tell her she’s going to Congress and not some black gospel meeting. Who does she think she is, Aretha? How the hell do some of these people get elected, oh right, she’s black and from S. Florida.

Watch out, some people here are going to think your comment is racist. It is time to tell the truth about these folks without fear of the lefts racist hate speech.
jrcmi

Reporter Joyella sacrifices accuracy for snark. Nothing in his own article supports his contention that Wilson’s “first order of business” is hat-related. She has asked for a change in House rules. Swell.

Pig Eddie said:
Why not ? She’s a bad mamma jamma

Big Mouthie spews RW talking points, true or not. Won’t admit to errors/lies when caught. Cowardly. Dishonest. Racist. Ignore.

BOSCO said:
Ah, yes…another Democrat going after the No.1 problem in the country presently. Seriously, folks, it seems that every Dem seems to have some personal quirk they would like to be addressed either by legislation or fiat.

Yeah, no Republicant EVER pursued an earmark or desired legislation. Sheesh.

timzank said:
That is because she was raised like all good sheeple dems, to believe that the government is the be-all and end-all to anything an everything. Hell, her HAT has civil rights in her mind.

Ridiculous. While lumping all Dems together – the same way you probably do with minorities – may save your dwindling mental abilities, the fact is Dems, liberals and progressives have a hard time agreeing on ANYTHING – unlike the lockstep-loon Right. This is both their greatest weakness . . . and strength.

Just4theflack said:
Fact: The government should give everyone hats it’s a democratic entitlement!

Fact: You’ve flipped your lid.

gordonbloyershow said:
We have to stop the affirmitive action elections. Obama and this mama have got to go.

Would those be the same sort of “affirmative action elections” that STOLE the White House for Bush in ’00 and ’04? When fair elections actually occur, you conjure a reason to belittle them, little man. Hypocritical. Cowardly. Racist. Typical.

timzank said:
Your sentence makes no sense as, since 2000 democrats have ceased to be human beings.

I guess it’s easier for neocons to hate Dems/libs/progressives by first dehumanizing them. Hey, it works with the blacks and the Muslims . . . sort of.

Keeva said:
Sadly, this loon represents my district. I voted against her and actively begged folks to vote against her. She has always been about the stupid hats. And that’s it. Nothing about the people – unless they make stupid hats for stupid people. Not a partisan matter. There are plenty of loonball useless Republicans (Bachmann for example) but the hat thing is pretty much the chart topper.

Bloyer – that was tasteless and unneeded. Racist? I don’t know. Typical, predictable Bloyer hate spew? Yep. You really need to update your repertoire.

I am not familiar with this woman’s record. Nevertheless, being “pro-hat” is harmless compared to the irrational, dangerous far-right histrionics of Bachmann and her ideologically idiotic ilk.

Typical gordim. Typically pathetic.

Keeva said:
If Congress wore hats, then they would be 535 corrupt morons in hats. Probably imported hats.

This is unfair. There are many people of good will on both side of the Congressional aisle. For example, Sen. Dick Lugar had the courage to stand up against his own party’s opposition to the START Treaty. I tip MY hat to him.

pyrump said:
Seems like you good folks in Florida (and Kalifornia) can’t get away from electing idiots.

The citizens of two of our most populous states are “idiots.” Thanks for the profound, in-depth analysis.

gordimblowhardshamshow: “I made that comment to irritate them and they fall for it everytime.”

You made that comment because you’re a vacuous, unprincipled, un-American FOOL . . . and a racist.
timzank

jrcmi said:
She has asked for a change in House rules. Swell.

Yeah, when starting a new job the very first thing I do is to lobby the boss to change the rules BEFORE I actually begin work.

Why not just admit it, she is unbelievably arrogant. If she was white and a Republican you an your ilk would be calling her a crazy old cracker. There is a huge double standard applied to the goofy shit dems do an demand, we know it, you know it, the press knows it and encourages it, why not just be intellectually honest enough to admit?
cjd ohio 1

she did call the rule sexist, which i dont understand at all
timzank

cjd ohio 1 said:
she did call the rule sexist, which i dont understand at all

Give her a couple of days and she’ll be calling it racist too. Whatever it takes to win her point is the bottom line.
BlackWidow

Keeva said:
Sadly, this loon represents my district. I voted against her and actively begged folks to vote against her. She has always been about the stupid hats. And that’s it. Nothing about the people – unless they make stupid hats for stupid people. Not a partisan matter. There are plenty of loonball useless Republicans (Bachmann for example) but the hat thing is pretty much the chart topper. Bloyer – that was tasteless and unneeded. Racist? I don’t know. Typical, predictable Bloyer hate spew? Yep. You really need to update your repertoire.

I don’t know how she got elected in Florida. I live in Florida and in my area I am the only Dem for miles and miles. My neighbors went nuts when they saw my Obama sign.
BlackWidow

P.S. We Democrats have more than our share of whack-jobs. At least we admit to them instead of playing the denial game.
BlackWidow

gordonbloyershow said:
You need to quit playing to the PC folks. I made that comment to irritate them and they fall for it everytime. YOU should not. The PC folks are tastless and racist.

Finally you admit it Blower. You do what you do just to irritate people. You just admitted to being a dumb ass. Good for you.
Judge Mental

Keeva said:
Sadly, this loon represents my district. I voted against her and actively begged folks to vote against her.

am_underground said:
How the hell do some of these people get elected, oh right, she’s black and from S. Florida.

I too live in this district, which is overwhelmingly Democratic (and, not coincidentally, mostly Black). Sadly, Wilson didn’t even have a Republican challenger. So we’re stuck with this loon for (at least) the next two years.
http://www.swissarmyjew.com Keeva

Judge Mental said:
I too live in this district, which is overwhelmingly Democratic (and, not coincidentally, mostly Black). Sadly, Wilson didn’t even have a Republican challenger. So we’re stuck with this loon for (at least) the next two years.

It will be longer unless redistricting is done using straight lines as per amendments 5 and 6. In a fairly drawn district, Wilson doesn’t have a chance.

By the way, for those that don’t live here, she is replacing Kendrick meek, so it is not like we are losing a dynamic voice in Congress or anything.
More Liberty

She makes a good democrat
writer

Bill Maher thinks she’s hiding a gun under there.
NORBIT

Querry:

Why is it when less than 65% of white voters cast their ballots for McCain in the 2008 election the Corrupt Democratic “mainstream” Media branded them as (what else!) Racist; yet when 95% of black voters voted for Obama, they’re not?

The CORRUPT MEDIA IS THE PROBLEM!

GOP Candidates: BOYCOTT THE “MAINSTREAM” MEDIA! (You don’t need them, and their influence continues to wane.)
http://none pyrope

jrcmi said:
The citizens of two of our most populous states are “idiots.” Thanks for the profound, in-depth analysis.

It’s “Pyrope” IDIOT, and yes, a good many of the people in Florida and Kalifornia are just like YOU. IDIOTS.
Nahu Tuk

pyrope said:
It’s “Pyrope” IDIOT, and yes, a good many of the people in Florida and Kalifornia are just like YOU. IDIOTS.

I think you have jrcmi’s number.
BlackWidow

disenlightened said:
Why do human beings vote for Democrats? Seriously.

Because we are human beings and not like the robots that walk in lock-step in there party.
BlackWidow

timzank said:
Yeah, when starting a new job the very first thing I do is to lobby the boss to change the rules BEFORE I actually begin work. Why not just admit it, she is unbelievably arrogant. If she was white and a Republican you an your ilk would be calling her a crazy old cracker. There is a huge double standard applied to the goofy shit dems do an demand, we know it, you know it, the press knows it and encourages it, why not just be intellectually honest enough to admit?

Oh no we admit to our whackos it is the republicans that love theirs.
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jrcmi said:
Reporter Joyella sacrifices accuracy for snark. Nothing in his own article supports his contention that Wilson’s “first order of business” is hat-related. She has asked for a change in House rules. Swell. Big Mouthie spews RW talking points, true or not. Won’t admit to errors/lies when caught. Cowardly. Dishonest. Racist. Ignore. Yeah, no Republicant EVER pursued an earmark or desired legislation. Sheesh. Ridiculous. While lumping all Dems together – the same way you probably do with minorities – may save your dwindling mental abilities, the fact is Dems, liberals and progressives have a hard time agreeing on ANYTHING – unlike the lockstep-loon Right. This is both their greatest weakness . . . and strength. Fact: You’ve flipped your lid. Would those be the same sort of “affirmative action elections” that STOLE the White House for Bush in ‘00 and ‘04? When fair elections actually occur, you conjure a reason to belittle them, little man. Hypocritical. Cowardly. Racist. Typical. I guess it’s easier for neocons to hate Dems/libs/progressives by first dehumanizing them. Hey, it works with the blacks and the Muslims . . . sort of. I am not familiar with this woman’s record. Nevertheless, being “pro-hat” is harmless compared to the irrational, dangerous far-right histrionics of Bachmann and her ideologically idiotic ilk. Typical gordim. Typically pathetic. This is unfair. There are many people of good will on both side of the Congressional aisle. For example, Sen. Dick Lugar had the courage to stand up against his own party’s opposition to the START Treaty. I tip MY hat to him. The citizens of two of our most populous states are “idiots.” Thanks for the profound, in-depth analysis. gordimblowhardshamshow: “I made that comment to irritate them and they fall for it everytime.” You made that comment because you’re a vacuous, unprincipled, un-American FOOL . . . and a racist.

Media Matters pile of turkey dung back at it .
disenlightened

One good thing about Congresswoman Wilson is that she does shower daily and takes considerable care to be sure her clothes are freshly dry cleaned. Oh, that’s two things.

Otherwise, is this what you would want representing YOU in Congress? Isn’t it sorta like hiring a rodeo clown to design and build a nuclear reactor?
nrgetick

BlackWidow said:
HA HA Blower the racist is here. Very funny Blower.

thats just gordons genius attempt at satire,,.no he doesnt have a racist bone in his body, we libs are just to stupid to get the punch line,,right gord,.ha ha
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

jrcmi said:
Would those be the same sort of “affirmative action elections” that STOLE the White House for Bush in ‘00 and ‘04? When fair elections actually occur, you conjure a reason to belittle them, little man. Hypocritical. Cowardly. Racist. Typical.

Repeating that same lie over and over won’t make it true. The votes were counted over and over and Gore lost over and over.
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

BlackWidow said:
Finally you admit it Blower. You do what you do just to irritate people.

NOT PEOPLE, LIBERALS.
Big Eddie

jrcmi said:
Big Mouthie spews RW talking points, true or not. Won’t admit to errors/lies when caught. Cowardly. Dishonest. Racist. Ignore.

Nasty media matters pile of steaming garbage continues it’s filthy stream of bile . Sad , repulsive waste of oxygen .
CAconservative

People in this idiot’s district actually voted for her? This is proof positive that our educational system has been severely dumbed down and in this idiot’s case it doesn’t exist!
jrcmi

More Liberty said:
jrc

You make a good shill.

“GOP Candidates: BOYCOTT THE “MAINSTREAM” MEDIA!”

THEY CAN’T! THEIR MASTERS OWN IT!

WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING? DID THE RNC’S CHECK BOUNCE?

Pig Eddie said:
Media Matters pile of turkey dung back at it .

Big Mouthie’s typical right-wing tactic: turn your weakness (e.g., inability to discredit Media Matters) into a mindless attack. He’s overqualified to do so.

Request #32 for proof of MM factual error.

gordimshamshow stammered: “The votes were counted over and over and Gore lost over and over.”

Wrong. The vote count was stopped – illegally – by the Rehnquist Supreme Court.

If you actually READ that Constitution you claim to cherish, you would see that matters pertaining to elections are solely within the purview of the respective states. This is one of those “states’ rights” issues that right-wingers harp about – unless a judgment comes out in their favor. Yet another example of right-wing hypocrisy.

A subsequent recount by FL media organizations gave the win to Gore.

Bag Eddie said:
Nasty media matters pile of steaming garbage continues it’s filthy stream of bile . Sad , repulsive waste of oxygen .

Big Mouthie running out of metaphors – but not hot air or baseless smears. And he STILL can’t admit he was spreading lies about the cost of Obama’s Asian trip. What a . . . man?

Request #33 for proof of MM factual error.

“This is proof positive that our educational system has been severely dumbed down”

“Our childrens are learning.” – George Dubious Bush
Nahu Tuk

jrcmi said:
Wrong. The vote count was stopped – illegally – by the Rehnquist Supreme Court.

You total fucking moron. Gore lost. Get over it.

Is the reason you’re so angry at people for making fun of the idiot in the hat because your mother has one just like it or because you wear one just like it?