Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett

[mystery-ak]

 Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett
by Mychael Schnell - 05/16/24 11:27 PM ET

A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos Thursday night as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed after the firebrand Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) of wearing “fake eyelashes.”

The comment — which was made during a markup to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress — prompted nearly an hour of disorder in the committee, with lawmakers screaming over one another and hurling insults left and right, leaving Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) struggling to maintain order.

The madness culminated Thursday night with a vote on whether or not to allow Greene to continue speaking during the hearing, which the panel ultimately granted in a 22-20 vote. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) — who has butted heads with Greene in the past — crossed party lines to vote against allowing the Georgia lawmaker to proceed during the hearing. Boebert was sitting two seats away from Greene during the vote.

“I hope you brought your popcorn,” Greene exclaimed at one point during the hearing.

Republicans moved to hold Garland in contempt after the attorney general refused to hand over the audio recording of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, despite already having the transcript of the conversation. Biden claimed executive privilege over the audio recordings.

The vote passed 24-20 along party lines just after 11 p.m. eastern time Thursday night, hours after the House Judiciary Committee did the same. The full House will now vote on holding the attorney general in contempt.

Mayhem broke out during Thursday night’s Oversight hearing when Greene asked if any Democrats on the panel were employing the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing former President Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan. Trump and Republicans have targeted the judge’s daughter over her employment at a progressive digital agency. The Oversight Committee delayed Thursday’s contempt markup from an 11 a.m. start time to 8 p.m. so a number of Republicans who sit on the panel were able to attend Trump’s trial in Manhattan.

“Please tell me what that has to do with Merrick Garland,” Crockett, a first-term lawmaker, asked, later adding, “do you know what we’re here for?”

“I don’t think you know what you’re here for,” Greene responded. “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”

The comment prompted outrage from Democrats, with Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.), the top Democrat on the committee, saying “that’s beneath even you, Ms. Greene,” and Ocasio-Cortez yelling “that’s disgusting.”

Ocasio-Cortez moved to take down Greene’s words, calling them “absolutely unacceptable.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4669653-chaos-erupts-in-hearing-as-greene-ocasio-cortez-clash-over-fake-eyelashes-jibe-at-crockett/

[libertybele]

AOC is no match for Greene.  Both have explosive personalities, but AOC has very liberal and bat crap crazy ideas.  She has also been known to 'fake' actions and spew lies in order to gain attention.  It wouldn't surprise me at all if Greene got AOC so angry that eventually she would lose her cool and it would come to blows -- or AOC would come up with one of her 'fake' ploys and try to blame Greene.

Anyways, Garland will never be held in contempt and even if he is, he'll follow Holder's playbook and just continue on regardless.

[mystery-ak]

[deb]

Not just any female should be in a position of power, which these harpies have proven. Every single one of them, including MTG, behaved poorly.

[PeteS in CA]

  OK, pretending for the sake of discussion/argument or ham-sandwiching that Crockett's eyelashes were clown-grade outlandishly bizarre, how was it necessary for MTG to say anything about them?

[mystery-ak]

AOC rips Fetterman for post criticizing wild Oversight hearing
By
Elaine Mallon
May 17, 2024 1:07 pm
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After Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) poked fun at the chaos that ensued Thursday night during the House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) defended her actions.

Fetterman took to X to weigh in his opinion on the situation that unfolded during the hearing called to determine whether or not to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.

“In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as The Jerry Springer Show,” Fetterman wrote. “Today, I’m apologizing to The Jerry Springer Show.”

The Jerry Springer Show, which first aired in 1991 and ran for 28 seasons, was famous for viral videos showing guests erupting in fights and yelling profanities at each other.

In response, Ocasio-Cortez told the senator that she was standing up to a bully, something she didn’t believe Fetterman would have done if in her position.

“I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a ‘both sides’ issue,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote. “But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one. And to the women of Pennsylvania: I’d stand up for you too.”

The committee hearing was derailed when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made a derogatory statement toward Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) about her fake eyelashes.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3008035/aoc-rips-fetterman-post-criticizing-oversight-hearing/

[DCPatriot]

AOC rips Fetterman for post criticizing wild Oversight hearing
By
Elaine Mallon
May 17, 2024 1:07 pm
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After Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) poked fun at the chaos that ensued Thursday night during the House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) defended her actions.

Fetterman took to X to weigh in his opinion on the situation that unfolded during the hearing called to determine whether or not to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.

“In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as The Jerry Springer Show,” Fetterman wrote. “Today, I’m apologizing to The Jerry Springer Show.”

The Jerry Springer Show, which first aired in 1991 and ran for 28 seasons, was famous for viral videos showing guests erupting in fights and yelling profanities at each other.

In response, Ocasio-Cortez told the senator that she was standing up to a bully, something she didn’t believe Fetterman would have done if in her position.

“I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a ‘both sides’ issue,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote. “But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one. And to the women of Pennsylvania: I’d stand up for you too.”

The committee hearing was derailed when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made a derogatory statement toward Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) about her fake eyelashes.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3008035/aoc-rips-fetterman-post-criticizing-oversight-hearing/

THIS...from a woman who was shocked to find an invention called the "garbage disposal"...also that lettuce grew in the earth and not trees.   

[DefiantMassRINO]

 

Need to rename House of Reps to Capitol Hill High School.  Why did I have to grow up but Reps didn't?

[LMAO]

Not just any female should be in a position of power, which these harpies have proven. Every single one of them, including MTG, behaved poorly.

Years ago, we had a nurse manager that was giving me my year-end evaluation and  she confided in me that she prefers to work around men versus women because women fight and complain


I have worked around women for years and I get alone just fine with them but when they get together…. Oh boy

[catfish1957]

AOC and MTG have three letter named acronyms for the same reason.

They are the Ying and Yang of political spectra nutjobbery

[LMAO]

AOC is no match for Greene.  Both have explosive personalities, but AOC has very liberal and bat crap crazy ideas.  She has also been known to 'fake' actions and spew lies in order to gain attention. 

The above also applies to Marjorie Taylor Greene except the liberal part

[catfish1957]

The above also applies to Marjorie Taylor Greene except the liberal part

I think this needs to be resolved with a cage match on Capitol grounds.   

[LMAO]

AOC and MTG have three letter named acronyms for the same reason.

They are the Ying and Yang of political spectra nutjobbery

I see this between women in  my career.

[LMAO]

I think this needs to be resolved with a cage match on Capitol grounds.   

   
Or mud wrestling

[catfish1957]

I see this between women in  my career.

Wow....   Speak as little as possible to both.

[catfish1957]

   
Or mud wrestling

Tale of the Tape......

MTG

Height- 5'3"
Weight- 124 pounds
Reach- Est. 59"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

AOC-

Height- 5'5"
Weight-  132 pounds
Reach- Eat. 61"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

As far as the match,  I am thinking they are pretty evenly matched, though AOC does have the physical advantage.  MTG does appear to have more lower body strength and sharper knuckles.

AOC has that Latin temper, while MTG has that intangible of never pissing off a southern woman to the point of rage. Tenacity points should be pretty close.

Prediction?  MTG in the 14th round.

[mystery-ak]

Tale of the Tape......

MTG

Height- 5'3"
Weight- 124 pounds
Reach- Est. 59"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

AOC-

Height- 5'5"
Weight-  132 pounds
Reach- Eat. 61"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

As far as the match,  I am thinking they are pretty evenly matched, though AOC does have the physical advantage.  MTG does appear to have more lower body strength and sharper knuckles.

AOC has that Latin temper, while MTG has that intangible of never pissing off a southern woman to the point of rage. Tenacity points should be pretty close.

Prediction?  MTG in the 14th round.

 

[DefiantMassRINO]

MTG is more likely to fight dirty.  Check her boxing gloves for brass knuckles or horseshoes every round.

AOC is more likely to cry "foul" to the ref and appeal to the judges.

MTG will kneecap the ref or beat him uncounscious in the parking lot if she loses on points or TKO.

[mystery-ak]

MTG is more likely to fight dirty.  Check her boxing gloves for brass knuckles or horseshoes every round.

AOC is more likely to cry "foul" to the ref and appeal to the judges.

MTG will kneecap the ref or beat him uncounscious in the parking lot if she loses on points or TKO.

You guys....

[bigheadfred]

Tale of the Tape......

MTG

Height- 5'3"
Weight- 124 pounds
Reach- Est. 59"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

AOC-

Height- 5'5"
Weight-  132 pounds
Reach- Eat. 61"
Nut Job Factor- 10.0

As far as the match,  I am thinking they are pretty evenly matched, though AOC does have the physical advantage.  MTG does appear to have more lower body strength and sharper knuckles.

AOC has that Latin temper, while MTG has that intangible of never pissing off a southern woman to the point of rage. Tenacity points should be pretty close.

Prediction?  MTG in the 14th round.

@catfish1957  Note the bolded in your reply.  LMAO

[deb]

MTG is more likely to fight dirty.  Check her boxing gloves for brass knuckles or horseshoes every round.

AOC is more likely to cry "foul" to the ref and appeal to the judges.

MTG will kneecap the ref or beat him uncounscious in the parking lot if she loses on points or TKO.

Don’t neglect to take fingernails into consideration. Who has those pointed acrylic nails?
AOC is more likely to scratch, bite or pull hair.

[mountaineer]

AOC is more likely to scratch, bite or pull hair.

I see Sandy as a spitter.

[catfish1957]

@catfish1957  Note the bolded in your reply.  LMAO

 

It was a typo....   I swear.   

[mystery-ak]

I guess wearing fake eyelashes is a trigger for racism


Crockett says Greene behavior was ‘absolutely’ racist
by Rebecca Beitsch - 05/17/24 12:10 PM ET

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) comments about her physical appearance demonstrate that she’s “absolutely” racist.

“She is racist. I mean, I don’t have any questions about that. Because, I mean, I don’t know that she’s ever attacked her own colleagues,” Crockett said, referring to Greene’s comments during a hearing that descended into chaos after the Georgia lawmaker taunted Crockett over her false eyelashes.

She noted that Greene hasn’t attacked other colleagues over their appearance, including Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), even though the two have feuded in the past.

“Her and Boebert aren’t getting along. Boebert has clip-ins in her hair. And Boebert wears lashes, too, sometimes — it looks like. I don’t know. But she doesn’t attack her for any of her [physical embellishments]. She doesn’t do that, right? But she decided to do it to me. So absolutely [she’s a racist],” Crockett said.

“She probably will raise money, because the racists are going to be so happy to give it to her.”

A meeting to mark up a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt was overshadowed by Greene’s comments and led to a string of barbs, as well as other comments about the Georgia lawmaker’s appearance.

“Please tell me what that has to do with Merrick Garland,” Crockett said at one point during the hearing, later adding, “Do you know what we’re here for?”

“I don’t think you know what you’re here for,” Greene responded. “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4670486-crockett-says-greene-behavior-was-absolutely-racist/

[Wingnut]

Well From my time on social media your I have noticed that your average  Ghetopotomi do seem to were very large fake lashes. 

[PeteS in CA]

Once in a great while a thread going off the rails is the best path, this being one.

Race Card played ... haven't we reached the point where the whole nation yawns in unison when that is done?

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Cat fight!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjjGii5l5Og&t=7s

 

[mystery-ak]

MTG will end up apologizing on the House floor....

[libertybele]

MTG will end up apologizing on the House floor....

I hope not.....No...don't give in to the most liberal bat crap crazy DEM in the House!

AOC even has Mad Maxine beat.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Years ago, we had a nurse manager that was giving me my year-end evaluation and  she confided in me that she prefers to work around men versus women because women fight and complain

My firm's female office manager said the same thing.   There is something about women always competing against each other, even their friends.  Guys will much more readily accept a pecking order if one exists without it gnawing at them every day.

[berdie]

Not just any female should be in a position of power, which these harpies have proven. Every single one of them, including MTG, behaved poorly.

No they shouldn't. It really ticks me off because it reinforces some people's claims that women shouldn't be in government. There are plenty of smart women that can make smart decisions and not act like idgets.

[Smokin Joe]

I think this needs to be resolved with a cage match on Capitol grounds.   

Only if PPV and ticket sales proceeds go to reducing the National Debt.

[mystery-ak]

Who is Jasmine Crockett, the Texas representative who blasted MTG in House hearing?
By
Annabella Rosciglione
May 17, 2024 12:53 pm
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a freshman representative representing Dallas, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) got into a heated argument during the House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday night.

The chaos in the hearing, which was pushed back to allow some Republicans time to go to New York in support of former President Donald Trump during his criminal hush money trial, started when Greene asked about Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter. Merchan is presiding over Trump’s trial. Crockett said the question was irrelevant to the hearing, which prompted Greene to insult Crockett’s eyelashes.

“I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading,” Greene said.

Crockett later asked Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) for clarification regarding the rules on the House’s standard of decorum.

“I’m just curious, just to better understand your ruling,” Crockett said. “If someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody’s bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?”

Crockett, who has quietly been making a name for herself as a Democratic agitator to counterbalance some of the more brash GOP personalities on the Oversight Committee, seemed to have burst onto the scene Thursday night, but she didn’t come from nowhere.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3007903/who-is-jasmine-crockett/

[PeteS in CA]

WRT Crockett, WTH is a Rep from Dallas (raised in St. Louis, MO - not farm country - where she attended private schools) doing on the Agriculture Committee? Does she know enough about ag to know that milk and beef comes from cows?

[corbe]

   Get used to it Briefers this is the New and Improved GOP, under Trump.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Crawford said MTG had a "butch body"?  Isn't that homophobic/anti-lesbo?

[Wingnut]

Nice performance. Looks like AOC's ego is applying for statehood.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Nice performance. Looks like AOC's ego is applying for statehood.

@Wingnut

Love the avatar.  My brother lived in Germany for awhile and said the Germans absolutely loved Al Bundy.

[Wingnut]

@Wingnut

Love the avatar.  My brother lived in Germany for awhile and said the Germans absolutely loved Al Bundy.

LOL!  Yeah, but who didn't like Al Bundy?  Well, besides (Some woman in Michigan)Terry Rakolta!  It was rumored that the Cast sent Rakolta flowers every year while the show was in production!.

[mountaineer]

Crawford said MTG had a "butch body"?  Isn't that homophobic/anti-lesbo?

It's okay for leftists to mock conservatives as being - or looking (in their opinion) - gay.