Man Is Upset The President Of Ukraine Didn’t Wear A Suit When Addressing The US Congress, Voices It On Twitter, Gets A Major Reality Check
Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, leaving death and destruction in its wake, but for some people, appearances and clothing are all that matter. Stockbroker and financial commentator Peter Schiff criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a politician being widely hailed as a man of the people and a hero, for not wearing a suit when he addressed the United States Congress via video link.
According to the economist, Zelensky supposedly ‘disrespected’ the US by not putting on a suit. The comment was tone-deaf, distracted from what’s really important, and enraged a lot of internet users. People called out Schiff for completely missing the point.
A Russian missile struck a theatre in besieged Mariupol where over 1,000 people were sheltering. There are bread queues being hit by Russian shells in Chernihiv. And US President Joe Biden branded Vladimir Putin a war criminal. But Schiff wants to talk about suits… Scroll down to see how people reacted to his tweet.
News and social media expert Mike Sington gave us his take on Schiff’s tweet. He told Bored Panda that what Schiff wrote was out of line and clickbait. Meanwhile, he drew attention to the fact that wartime President Zelensky is acting like the exact opposite of Putin.
“What sets President Zelensky apart is he seems involved and on top of the situation. He’s with his troops, and addressing world leaders, all in the same day. With his videos, you see and hear from him every day. Contrast that with Vladimir Putin, who remains aloof and isolated, sitting behind a long table, wearing a suit, far away from the war zone. Why hasn’t he left Moscow and visited his troops in battle? The difference between the two leaders is stunning,” Mike said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United States Congress in a powerful and moving speech
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Zelensky got a standing ovation from the American lawmakers
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However… economist Peter Schiff completely missed the point. He criticized the Ukrainian president for not wearing a suit
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Schiff’s tone-deaf tweet sparked a lot of outrage everywhere
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Schiff tried to defend an undefendable position that distracted from the real issue
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According to LA-based media expert Mike, Schiff’s tweet about not wearing a suit was “completely out of line.”
“President Zelensky is a wartime president, in a war zone, in the streets. It would have looked jarring to see him in a suit,” he said.
In Mike’s opinion, Schiff’s tweet was most likely all about getting attention. “Schiff’s tweet was pure clickbait. There was no rational reason for it. President Zelensky’s speech, and video, were moving, inspirational, and heartbreaking. There was so much to talk about.”
He added: “Why would you be the outlier to ask if he owned a suit? It was a stupid take.”
Here is how some other people reacted to Schiff’s words
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President Biden called Putin a war criminal after Zelensky addressed the US Congress on Wednesday, asking the West for greater support. The US has pledged an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine.
According to the White House, this will provide Ukraine with the following: 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 100 drones, over 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition and grenade launcher and mortar rounds, 25,000 sets of body armor, 25,000 helmets, 100 grenade launchers, 5,000 rifles, 1,000 pistols, 400 machine guns, 400 shotguns, as well as 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons, and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems.
In his speech, Zelensky invoked the history of the United States, stating that Ukraine was enduring a 9/11 and Pearl Harbor every day while fighting Russian invaders. Zelensky asked the West for more assistance and to create a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Alternatively, he asked for aircraft and air-defense systems.
“In your great history, you have pages that would allow you to understand the Ukrainian history. Understand us now,” Zelensky spoke to American lawmakers.
“I have a dream, these words are known to each of you—today I can say I have a need. I need to protect the sky.”
To President Biden, he said: “I wish you to be the leader of the world. Being the leader of the world means being the leader of peace.”
Zelensky’s message and plea for help moved the US Congress. And it didn’t matter one bit that he wasn’t wearing a suit.
You can watch Zelensky’s full address to the US Congress right here
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In his speech, Zelensky invoked 9/11 and Pearl Harbor while asking the American people for more help
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Pathetic really to even think that wearing a certain outfit denotes respect. Honestly, what a total tw@t. It is what people say and do that matters, not their effing clothes. FFS - he's dressing appropriately for what he's doing anyway, fighting a war.
Also, wearing something that makes you stand out in a war zone is a big no no as you would be an easy target for assassins. If you're a high ranking official, you need to blend in with others as much as possible.
Absolutely right. Soldiers don't brace up or stand at attention when talking to SNCO's or officers in the field, and don't salute either - doing that would be like following the OC around with a big neon sign shaped like an arrow that says "THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT, SHOOT HIM FIRST". If you showed up at a patrol harbour in a suit and tie and you got dicked, you'd get shot so many times that you'd probably die from lead poisoning before the blood loss has a chance to kick in...
I love that you said “Tw@t” ! I don’t usually use it but I’m going to do better!
To be honest, that Peter guy, had a point with Zelensky's appearance... I mean, his hair, beard, nails were ok, but he totally missed the message, what Zelensky wanted to send. Now imagine his speech told in an x-thousand dollar suit, and you can flush down the credibility. Wearing a t-shirt was the best clothing-protocol choice for him.
The tweet was the usual arrogance from Shitty Shift. He knows precious metals well and money too, but has ZERO concern for anyone other than himself. He is very hard to listen to for his financial insights, so tainted with right wing bullshiff. He's like Eric Cartman: "Get the hell out of my way! I'm an AMERICAN, God damn it!" (I do not respect his authority)
And he certainly CHOOSE it. It sends a message - I'm right here with my people.
he came asking for help ! do we not deserve to be saved if we don't have a suit !?!!!!😡
I think if Zelenski really wants to be taken seriously, he needs a bigger table. That's what a real leader does, sits at the end of a realllly long table to show how important he is.
Bet he’s never seen the pic of Pres. Bush at Ground Zero after 9/11. Jeans, boots & an FDNY sweatshirt. Not some fancy suit!
......yaaas dilly !!............
I mean, it does, like it would be disrespectful to go to a funeral dressed in an ill-fitting bikini top with a pink tutu. But it’s definitely not disrespectful for a guy who’s dealing with an active war zone to be dressed casual.
Oh come on, that's entirely different and not what was meant. That would be bizarrely dressed. There is nothing bizarre here. Not that bizarre necessarily means disrespect either. Sometimes people ask for people to go to funerals in whacky clothing, it's a very individual thing.
The choise of clothes actually make the guy more believable. And it sets him in stark contrast to his opposite number in the conflict. It screams "hey, I am at the frontline helping and bleeding with my people, not in a luxurious palace in the Kreml!".
I would go as far as - that's why he's wearing it.
I think you're 100% correct. He always wore a suit up until putin's attack. I think the world needs more leaders like Zelenskyy. Respect.
Sadly, the mess in his country before the 24th of February hadn't bothered him that much. Do words like Minsk agreements say anything to you? I don't care about his wardrobe, but It's definitely done on purpose. While some say that he's being played, he plays anyone who would listen.
President Zelenskyy did start out as an actor after all, so would understand choosing wardrobe to convey desired message. Not saying he's insincere, mind you.
What's really bonkers about this idiot's position is that he thought it "disrespected" his country's governing body. Like wtf. This is what weird and misdirected patriotism looks like.
And it was projection bc he was the one that did all the disrespecting.
Perhaps Schiff forgets that 45 tried to extort Ukraine to deliver fake news about Hunter Biden by withholding arms assistance. Yeah the former guy wears a suit, the same damn suit, all the time, and shows respect for NOBODY.
Thank comrade trumpinsky for that.
Pathetic really to even think that wearing a certain outfit denotes respect. Honestly, what a total tw@t. It is what people say and do that matters, not their effing clothes. FFS - he's dressing appropriately for what he's doing anyway, fighting a war.
Also, wearing something that makes you stand out in a war zone is a big no no as you would be an easy target for assassins. If you're a high ranking official, you need to blend in with others as much as possible.
Absolutely right. Soldiers don't brace up or stand at attention when talking to SNCO's or officers in the field, and don't salute either - doing that would be like following the OC around with a big neon sign shaped like an arrow that says "THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT, SHOOT HIM FIRST". If you showed up at a patrol harbour in a suit and tie and you got dicked, you'd get shot so many times that you'd probably die from lead poisoning before the blood loss has a chance to kick in...
I love that you said “Tw@t” ! I don’t usually use it but I’m going to do better!
To be honest, that Peter guy, had a point with Zelensky's appearance... I mean, his hair, beard, nails were ok, but he totally missed the message, what Zelensky wanted to send. Now imagine his speech told in an x-thousand dollar suit, and you can flush down the credibility. Wearing a t-shirt was the best clothing-protocol choice for him.
The tweet was the usual arrogance from Shitty Shift. He knows precious metals well and money too, but has ZERO concern for anyone other than himself. He is very hard to listen to for his financial insights, so tainted with right wing bullshiff. He's like Eric Cartman: "Get the hell out of my way! I'm an AMERICAN, God damn it!" (I do not respect his authority)
And he certainly CHOOSE it. It sends a message - I'm right here with my people.
he came asking for help ! do we not deserve to be saved if we don't have a suit !?!!!!😡
I think if Zelenski really wants to be taken seriously, he needs a bigger table. That's what a real leader does, sits at the end of a realllly long table to show how important he is.
Bet he’s never seen the pic of Pres. Bush at Ground Zero after 9/11. Jeans, boots & an FDNY sweatshirt. Not some fancy suit!
......yaaas dilly !!............
I mean, it does, like it would be disrespectful to go to a funeral dressed in an ill-fitting bikini top with a pink tutu. But it’s definitely not disrespectful for a guy who’s dealing with an active war zone to be dressed casual.
Oh come on, that's entirely different and not what was meant. That would be bizarrely dressed. There is nothing bizarre here. Not that bizarre necessarily means disrespect either. Sometimes people ask for people to go to funerals in whacky clothing, it's a very individual thing.
The choise of clothes actually make the guy more believable. And it sets him in stark contrast to his opposite number in the conflict. It screams "hey, I am at the frontline helping and bleeding with my people, not in a luxurious palace in the Kreml!".
I would go as far as - that's why he's wearing it.
I think you're 100% correct. He always wore a suit up until putin's attack. I think the world needs more leaders like Zelenskyy. Respect.
Sadly, the mess in his country before the 24th of February hadn't bothered him that much. Do words like Minsk agreements say anything to you? I don't care about his wardrobe, but It's definitely done on purpose. While some say that he's being played, he plays anyone who would listen.
President Zelenskyy did start out as an actor after all, so would understand choosing wardrobe to convey desired message. Not saying he's insincere, mind you.
What's really bonkers about this idiot's position is that he thought it "disrespected" his country's governing body. Like wtf. This is what weird and misdirected patriotism looks like.
And it was projection bc he was the one that did all the disrespecting.
Perhaps Schiff forgets that 45 tried to extort Ukraine to deliver fake news about Hunter Biden by withholding arms assistance. Yeah the former guy wears a suit, the same damn suit, all the time, and shows respect for NOBODY.
Thank comrade trumpinsky for that.