Is The Word "Sale" In Your Repertoire?

Nancy Giles Is Equally Passionate About Clothes And Not Paying Too Much For Them

(CBS)  A woman we know loves beautiful clothing. But she's equally passionate about not paying too much. Here's contributor Nancy Giles:

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You've seen the headlines, you've heard the news reports: The Republican National Committee spent around $150,000 on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin (and her family) on her wardrobe and accessories.

Suddenly, the "hockey mom" sounds more like the "hockey team owner" mom.

Forget about the economic crisis that's hitting Wall Street, Main Street, and every street, avenue, and boulevard in-between. Put all that out of your mind.

Okay? Gone?

Now ask yourself: Who in heaven's name would EVER buy clothing RETAIL?

$150,000?

There is a joy, a thrill even, in the hunt of the deal. Is it primal? Is it part of our DNA? Who can say? Certain department stores are dedicated to this very palpable satisfaction.

Look, there are always sales to be found. I believe that to find, and purchase, an expensive item marked down to a crazy low price truly answers that oft-asked question: "What Would Jesus Do?"

Having said that, there are times when I violate my own rule out of desperation. I'm six-one and when I find things at the Tall Girls store that fit properly I hide them at the back of some rack, hoping no one finds them until the price comes down. It never works. So now: It fits? I'll buy, right then.

I resent those garments.

I have an emotional connection to my "sale" clothes. And when I wear them, I stand a little straighter, and walk is a little jauntier.

I'll never forget getting a brand-new pair of Hush Puppies for $1.99 at a store that was going out of business, and I just happened to be passing by. They were men's Hush Puppies, and only a half-size too big, and with thick socks I was good to go. A dollar ninety-nine!

Everyone wants to look good, whatever their income level. And you don't have to spend $150,000 of other people's money to do that.

I think the word "sale" is beautiful. "Retail" doesn't even sound as good. Sounds clinical, Latin for "one who shops, but is dumb."

[djgabr]

Was this a story about buying cloths at less than retail or a slam on Sarah Palin?

It was a slam on Sarah Palin and a "cheap shot" poorly disquised as a cloths story.

I am sure it will "tickle" those ignorant enough to enjoy the story, mainly non-thinking Democrats.

Even though I am a Christain, hard-working, honest, private-enterprise, tax-paying citizen and veteran, I liked Nancy Giles: or I thought I did. Sunday Morning is becoming close to being "one of those nonsense programs" not worth watching at all!

[jsf14]

You have time to shop. I oppose Sarah Palin on almost every policy issue. Nevertheless, I think it is wrong to blame her for this.

[olieander-2009]

Just in case you decided to ignore the complete story, Sarah Palin can keep the clothing for only three days. They then must be returned or donated.

[dfurlong3]

We were avid fans of Sunday Morning until it became a political propaganda platform for liberalism. I am tired of political editorials disguised as tv drama.
Palin can''t catch a break...she is either a down home hick or a spendthrift. 150k on borrowed cloths...or 150 million in donations for 1 month to Obama by the so called frugal and deprived...you can''t make both cases.

[daleschluete]

This was one of the dumbest stories I have ever seen.
One, it was a cheap shot political statement about Sarah Palin.
Two, Nancy Giles pointed out that she is taller than the average person. Therefore, she herself does not buy her clothing at less than retail..oh I forgot..she did buy a pair of shoes for $1.99, and she had to wear six pair of socks to fit into them and they were men%u2019s shoes...how flattering was that.
And last but not least, what does God have to do with making a decision of what or where you purchase your clothing? I''ll be sure to change channels next time Nancy Giles does one of her spots.

[jaek1]

Usually I enjoy the Sunday Morning CBS. This morning I was disappointed with Nancy Giles'' commentary. Nancy failed to compare Palin''s expenditure to the millions that the Democrats are spending on this election rather than accept public funding as McCain has done. I am sure that there could be a better use for the Obama millions that have fed the media''s bank accounts.

There is an email going around that purports to show a credit card slip signed by Mrs. Obama for $447 for a single room service bill at the Waldorf-astoria. If this is true why not do a story on that?

[dwc503]

Did Barack Obama hit the sale racks to get his campaign ware? If it makes a difference on how the next president will lead us, then we should know.

Maybe Nancy''s on to something. If Hilary Clinton, John Kerry, and John Edwards would have gotten their hair styling done "on sale", then maybe we''d be voting for one of them in November. And if I''m not mistaking, it was all paid for out of campaign contributions, "other people''s money".

This is an example of the Nancys and the "Media gone Wild" stirring the pot creating contrivercy and not taking leadership in helping their listeners make educated decisions to make our nation and society better than we found it.

This commentary contributed very little today other than a one sided political dig. After Nancy''s commentary, Sunday Morning went to a commercial break where I got another 3 minutes of same political mud slinging.

I will certainly be fast forwarding by Nancy''s contributions to Sunday Morning program just like the political advertisements. This isn''t the first disappointing commentary and in the spirit of the season I vote for "no more Nancy", even though she buys on sale.

[prizzfire]

I was so disgusted with Nanct Giles segment. I usually watch and enjoy Sunday morning CBS, today as I watched and listened to Nancy I wanted to heave. Journalism and CBS have died this year. You wander why your ratings are so low. No one likes to be a captive audience and have your one side bull thrown at us. Why don''t you do equal time about the "lord" Barrack Obama''s expenditure during this campaign of over 650 billion so far. Or you could do a whole show on his flying around the world in a DC 767. I am going to send emails to all of your sponsors and complain. You are a sorry excuse for journalism. Nancy you are a one sided Barack Obama koolaid drinker who has been blinded by alot of nonsense. When your segment comes on I will turn the channel.

[vshuman-2009]

I''m so glad others feel the same way about this piece. If Sarah Palin had not gotten new clothing, which, as was pointed out, will be returned or donated to charity, she would have been lambasted for not having a decent wardrobe. I don''t think I''ll watch any Nancy Giles pieces any more. In fact, the entire Sunday Morning crew is just far too liberal for me. Too bad. I really did enjoy the program.

[sunnyday221]

Nancy I LOVE when you''re on CBS Sunday Morning. I thought the Palin comment was pretty innocuous. And as we all know, no mention of giving it to charity until it was leaked to the press. I love it! And Obama is called elitist, please. Keep up the good work. If you republicans quit watching every show that finds Palin wanting, you might as well get rid of your TVs. Just sayin.

[bonya6]

I am totally disgusted by the piece by Nancy Giles and will not watch her again. I will turn the tv off and encourage others to do so. This was a cheap shot and was not journalitically sound.

How much did Obama or his wife pay for clothinga and accessories, or Biden or Hillary or anyone else?

And I can''t believe you implied that it was "unChristian" to pay retail and spend so much money on clothes during a financial crunch.

I wanted to throw up.

Nancy, what would you consider to be a "Christian" amount of money to spend on clothing, if you were running for vice president?

You have lost a fan forever!

[cbswjk]

Nancy, Nancy, Nancy,
If you were a legitimate journalist I would call your comments racially and politically biased like all your views are but since you%u2019re only a mouth without a brain that puts you in the Democratic N****r category. You can call me Mr. Republican Cracker.
On the whole you''re not bad, just always wrong.

[bjamme110]

I THINK NANCY GILES IS GREAT. SOMETIMES I AGREE WITH HER AND MANY TIMES I HAVE DISAGREED WITH HER. BUT TO QUIT WATCHING HER OR THE SHOW BECUASE OF ONE STORY IS SILLY. PEOPLE GET A CLU! IT IS CALLED AN EDITORIAL. IT IS THE SPEAKERS OPINION. IF THE SPEAKER IS GIVING SOMEONES ELSE''S OPINION THEY ARE LYING. AND POSSIBLY RUNNING FOR OFFICE. SEVERAL OF YOU SAID SOME UNKIND THINGS ABOUT NANCY AND HER STORY. THAT IS YOUR RIGHT. JUST AS IT IS HER RIGHT TO GIVE HER OPINIONS. THE ONLY DIFERENCE IS SHE IS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET PAID FOR THEM.

[dwc503]

Nancy is the perfect example of whats wrong with our society today.

She goes to a merchant to buy clothes, the merchant supports our economy by providing Nancy a place to go shop, an inventory, and employees to help, she finds something she likes, she HIDES it so the merchant has less chance of selling it at retail, and then comes back with the chance that the merchant has put it "on sale" because it hasn''t sold, she buys it "on sale", so finally Nancy feels good she has purchased her clothing "on sale" and the merchant made less profit.

I don''t know if Nancy understands that profits enable a business to run a better store, provide more inventory, provide better wages, provide more health care insurance and other benefits for their employees.

Maybe I will wait until Sunday Morning''s advertisers products go on sale before I buy any of them.

If she was shopping in my store, I''d refuse her service and refer her to Walmart, "everyday low prices".

[deb01deb]

LET''S BE FAIR!!! I am tired of every political story being one sided. Yes Palin probably spent too much for the clothes, but what about Obama''s many $1500 suits, Hillary''s $6000 pantsuits and Michelle Obama''s room service order of lobster and caviar. I''m guessing the fine hotel and food was paid for out of campaign funds and I doubt it was the first and only time. LET''S BE FAIR!!!!!!!

[joeypard]

Nancy, from now on I''m going to press the mute button when you come on. I don''t trust you anymore.

[qb2626]

Get over the clothing expense topic. I''m sure we could have used some honest reporting on Obama''s friends that MSM has been ignoring. Rezko, Giannoulias, Ayers, Dohrn, Wright, Frank Marshall Davis ~if McCain was connected to any of these people the front page of all the liberal papers would be telling the voters & ABC, NBC, CBS, & MSNBC would buzzing with real news. But since they are Obama''s friends the voters are not allowed to know. Sweep them under the rug.

[seriouslync]

I must say that this piece on this show was very offensive to me on soooo many levels. I see that others have commented on how the piece was one-sided politically, if it wasn''t a political statement why no mention of Hollywood? What about the show "What Not To Wear" these arenas flaunt extravagant spending. And aren''t we suppose to share the wealth? Retail is the perfect example of everyone getting a piece of the pie. Further I felt this piece was more suited to SNL than to a serious (at least I thought) news magazine. The final straw, I must say, was asking What would Jesus do? Please. Final assessment: uncalled for, biased, offensive, disappointing. (p.s. I will fight for Nancy''s right to say these things as well as mine to offer rebuttal.)

[seriouslync]

I must say that this piece on this show was very offensive to me on soooo many levels. I see that others have commented on how the piece was one-sided politically, if it wasn''t a political statement why no mention of Hollywood? What about the show "What Not To Wear" these arenas flaunt extravagant spending. And aren''t we suppose to share the wealth? Retail is the perfect example of everyone getting a piece of the pie. Further I felt this piece was more suited to SNL than to a serious (at least I thought) news magazine. The final straw, I must say, was asking What would Jesus do? Please. Final assessment: uncalled for, biased, offensive, disappointing. (p.s. I will fight for Nancy''s right to say these things as well as mine to offer rebuttal.)

[seriouslync]

I must say that this piece on this show was very offensive to me on soooo many levels. I see that others have commented on how the piece was one-sided politically, if it wasn''t a political statement why no mention of Hollywood? What about the show "What Not To Wear" these arenas flaunt extravagant spending. And aren''t we suppose to share the wealth? Retail is the perfect example of everyone getting a piece of the pie. Further I felt this piece was more suited to SNL than to a serious (at least I thought) news magazine. The final straw, I must say, was asking What would Jesus do? Please. Final assessment: uncalled for, biased, offensive, disappointing. (p.s. I will fight for Nancy''s right to say these things as well as mine to offer rebuttal.)

[seriouslync]

I must say that this piece on this show was very offensive to me on soooo many levels. I see that others have commented on how the piece was one-sided politically, if it wasn''t a political statement why no mention of Hollywood? What about the show "What Not To Wear" these arenas flaunt extravagant spending. And aren''t we suppose to share the wealth? Retail is the perfect example of everyone getting a piece of the pie. Further I felt this piece was more suited to SNL than to a serious (at least I thought) news magazine. The final straw, I must say, was asking What would Jesus do? Please. Final assessment: uncalled for, biased, offensive, disappointing. (p.s. I will fight for Nancy''s right to say these things as well as mine to offer rebuttal.)

[seriouslync]

I must say that this piece on this show was very offensive to me on soooo many levels. I see that others have commented on how the piece was one-sided politically, if it wasn''t a political statement why no mention of Hollywood? What about the show "What Not To Wear" these arenas flaunt extravagant spending. And aren''t we suppose to share the wealth? Retail is the perfect example of everyone getting a piece of the pie. Further I felt this piece was more suited to SNL than to a serious (at least I thought) news magazine. The final straw, I must say, was asking What would Jesus do? Please. Final assessment: uncalled for, biased, offensive, disappointing. (p.s. I will fight for Nancy''s right to say these things as well as mine to offer rebuttal.)

[bldg931]

Seeing that others were as disappointed in Nancy''s Palin clothing comments is a relief; I thought I was the only sheet wearing, homophobic, militaristic capitalistic Republican still watching anything on CBS. I might mute Nancy in the future, but I''ll probably keep viewing that Angela Davis hairdo...

[suitergal]

I have watched Sunday Morning for years and enjoyed it immensely. Nancy Giles has become the one part I cannot stand. She shows her prejudice and bias each time she speaks. Buying clothing on sale is not the issue. Everyone likes a bargain; however, she doesn''t say one word on the amount of money Obama is spending in this time of economic crisis. How can she possibly criticize the relatively small amount spent on Palin''s clothes when compared to the millions Obama is spending to spread his message of ''change''. This man, with no experience whatsoever, has brought America to his side with charisma, jokes and virtually no substance. How can he be president of our nation when he''s never had executive experience. Our nation has gone crazy....they worship movie ''stars'' and anyone who can talk a good talk. Heaven help us.

[dandygem]

We enjoyed for many years each Sunday morning watching this informative program. It was THE LAST piece of news we EVER watched on CBS any longer. I was shocked as I listened to Nancy Giles make this piece a slam at Sarah Palin. Thanks for ruining my Sunday Morning program. We will no longer be watching this show. Apparently the last bastien of any real news stories have left the building! Hope it was worth it. Until you combine it with a piece on Obama or Biden or anyone else on the Demo ticket and their wardrobe, you have lost your credibiltiy.

[cbsjunk1]

It''s so sad to hear another CBS contributre NOT KNOW THE FACTS. If she knew the facts, she never would have reported on this. The FACTS are:

1. Gov. Palin loves to buy her clothing at an Anchorage THRIFT STORE.
2. The RNC bought the clothing, not Gov. Palin.
3. The RNC OWNS the clothing, not Gov. Palin.
4. The RNC will RETAIN posssession of the clothing.

In addition, the RNC will most likely sell all the clothing with the proceeds going to charities.

What will the other millionaire candidates do with their clothing? Palin is the ONLY candidate that is NOT a millionaire.

Now, if Giles did know these facts, yet reported on this subject anyways.....well, then we should be talking about Giles and her ethics.

[cbsjunk1]

I also have to agree with dandygem, I used to love watching every Sunday, but will now make a better choice. Tell Nancy Giles she''s done a good job running off your viewers. And you should have had the good sense to keep her off the air. Goodbye, Sunday Morning!

I can''t believe she would make the comment....."What would Jesus do?" Is she a Christian? Does she profess Christ as her savior? Would Jesus approve of Giles using his name to criticize someone. That''s not the Jesus I know.

[lhwrites]

To CBSJUNK1:
I believe Sarah Palin''s net worth was just published and it was 1.7 million dollars. Sorry, but she actually is a millionaire.

[jdudds1]

For years my wife and I have looked forward Sunday mornings to watch "Sunday Morning" on CBS. It seemed to us the last bastion of decent informative programming without any bias one way or another. We learned about things from Sunday Morning that we would have never known from any other source. It is a wonderfully informative program with such feel good stories that one could never find on any other program. Why Nancy Giles felt she had to slam Governor Palin is beyond me. That kind of left wing media bias is why we no longer watch ABC, CBS, NBC CNN,MSNBC,etc.We get our news from the BBC, where journalism is still honestly and accurately practiced. It deeply saddens us that Ms. Giles has attempted to put "Sunday Morning" into the same class as the network liberal talking heads. We will probably continue to watch Sunday Morning, but will take the Nancy Giles space to go to the bathroom.

[jdudds1]

For years my wife and I have looked forward Sunday mornings to watch "Sunday Morning" on CBS. It seemed to us the last bastion of decent informative programming without any bias one way or another. We learned about things from Sunday Morning that we would have never known from any other source. It is a wonderfully informative program with such feel good stories that one could never find on any other program. Why Nancy Giles felt she had to slam Governor Palin is beyond me. That kind of left wing media bias is why we no longer watch ABC, CBS, NBC CNN,MSNBC,etc.We get our news from the BBC, where journalism is still honestly and accurately practiced. It deeply saddens us that Ms. Giles has attempted to put "Sunday Morning" into the same class as the network liberal talking heads. We will probably continue to watch Sunday Morning, but will take the Nancy Giles space to go to the bathroom.

[jdudds1]

For years my wife and I have looked forward Sunday mornings to watch "Sunday Morning" on CBS. It seemed to us the last bastion of decent informative programming without any bias one way or another. We learned about things from Sunday Morning that we would have never known from any other source. It is a wonderfully informative program with such feel good stories that one could never find on any other program. Why Nancy Giles felt she had to slam Governor Palin is beyond me. That kind of left wing media bias is why we no longer watch ABC, CBS, NBC CNN,MSNBC,etc.We get our news from the BBC, where journalism is still honestly and accurately practiced. It deeply saddens us that Ms. Giles has attempted to put "Sunday Morning" into the same class as the network liberal talking heads. We will probably continue to watch Sunday Morning, but will take the Nancy Giles space to go to the bathroom.

[tmacarthur1]

NOW EVEN MY FAVORITE PROGRAM IS INFECTED WITH THE OBAMA VIRUS. CBS YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THIS POOR QUALITY STORY. SHOULDN''T YOU BE ABOVE THIS TYPE OF TV? I NOW WILL STOP WATCHING ON SUNDAY MORNING! tm

[carolanq]

I love Nancy Giles and can''t believe how many people need to get a life and a sense of humor! Jeeze... paying mega bucks for things is is not restricted to any one political party or setting. I seem to remember news stories about Clinton, Edwards hair cuts, $500 toilet seats, $1000 hamburgers, golden parachutes for CEO screw-ups... With the current world financial crisis the stigma of shopping at discount stores has been greatly reduced... Maybe ALL our political representatives would be more REAL to us if they were not wasting an unreal amount of $$$ for just about everything. You have to laugh... just to keep from crying! Thanks Nancy!

[cosenior]

I have watched CBS Sunday Morning since I was a little girl -- I am now a senior. I have always enjoyed the off-the-beaten path stories about people and places throughout our country. That all changed this past Sunday. Nancy Giles made CBS Sunday Morning political.

[jerryh14]

I have never written to any TV program before, BUT I just had to give you my comments. I love to watch you on Sunday mornings, knowing that all the political bias on all the networks will be forgone for good upbeat news segments. THEN to find Nancy Giles commenting on Palins clothing budget!! Does it never end with you guys!! What does Michele Obama spend? ... but, we will never know. I was so disappointed in Sunday Morning... But I did switch over to a good sermon broadcast on another station. Guess I will be changing my Sunday morning viewing habits... Too bad... I will miss you.

[pnevs56]

LOVE Nancy Giles.....humor, common sense....we all need more of that. Going to NYC for the FIRST TIME with my family.....any thoughts on WHERE to SHOP?????Filene''s Basement? Thanks

[traci-tacoma]

Shame on you, Nancy Giles. I expected better from you. When you decide to survey ALL the male candidates on the cost of their clothing, then you have the right to comment on Ms. Palin''s. I am disgusted Democrat - disgusted with your commentary, and ALL the comments from WOMEN! Would that it was so simple for professional women to select a "standard" form of dress as men have established.
Try being a female in a male world - I faced this as clergy. I chose to wear a robe for people such as yourself who focus on the WRONG things.
Traci Lee, Tacoma WA

[standish3]

I too love my wardrobe sale items, especially in light of the recent financial turmoil.
Out of respect and in mourning for the Markets, I have been wearing more black than usual.
Today I am wearing a very chic black blouse ($120 reduced to an unbelievable $8 clearance from an Oak Park, IL boutique store which was closing) with black skinny trousers ($12 from Marshalls) and in honor of the risky buyers and a potential positive Market close today, open toe leopard shoes with a 2 inch heel($80 on sale for $39.99 purchased online).
I feel great and look phenomenal.
If you can look past the trees of political bias, you may see a forest of glorious sale opportunities to forage and enjoy.

[momwstyle]

Dear CBS,

I wanted to ring Nancy Giles neck after hearing her sarcastic comments on only buying sale items and Sarah Palins wardrobe expense. Retailers across America would love to ring her neck as well. What Nancy and many others don''t realize is that many big name retailers raise their prices higher, then put a sale sign on the goods to make the consumer think it is on sale. Small business cannot operate in the sale mode all the time. As Americans we need to start supporting the small business owner and retailer or small town America will be gone forever. I agree with others who have commented on this segment of Sunday Morning. I have seen far better stories and I was very disappointed in the program last week. On Sunday morning I always look forward to that feel good story that gives me hope that there really are good people, and goodness in our world. Forget the politics and Nancy Giles. You can do better than that.

[yankeegirl81]

I have always enjoyed Sunday Morning, however this past Sunday I turned the TV off right after Nancy Giles little tongue in cheek stab at Gov. Palin. Who does she think she is? How much does her wardrobe cost & where did she purchase it because you can dang well be sure it''s not the Goodwill or Salvation Army!! If the networks insist on digging up dirt on Gov. Palin, they need to do the same with Obama and or Biden. How much do their suits cost? I''ve heard from multiple resources that Obama has all of his suits custom tailored for him! Now why is that okay? This country is so worried about being racist and offending someone, however it''s okay to walk all over a female and drag her and her family thru the mud?! I think Americans need to wake up and take notice to the way all of the left wing liberal reporters spin web after web of deceit!!

[lorriec37]

I could not believe what I was hearing from Nancy Giles regarding Sarah Palin''s purchase of clothes for her campaign appearances. Why would CBS allow this segment by Nancy Giles anyway? I have always looked forward to the Sunday Morning program, but like others, will not be watching any longer! Is it your business to bring this to everyone''s attention once again? I love to shop, and hate the sale racks...they are always the "old, outdated, stuff" and if you really think about it $150,000 isn''t that much to dress for at least 60 days for Sarah and her family. The clothes will be donated to charity, and I am sure they will be able to auction them off at a greater price...so there! I am sure the merchants that the clothes were purchased from where happy...but not you Nancy! So long!