Over the weekend, US Senator Bernie Sanders took his Fighting Oligarchy Tour to LU's Stabler Arena. I wanted to go and signed up for a ticket but never heard back. I like Bernie but he's a bit late. Our unresponsive national government has long been a bastion of oligarchs and kleptocrats on both sides of the aisle. It precedes the Trump era. I also completely disagree with Bernie when it comes to defense spending. We need a strong and robust national defense precisely because that will deter others from testing us.
One person who did attend and apparently had front row seats was NorCo Council member Kelly Keegan. But she was miffed that a woman stood in front of Keegan as some band played before the usual parade of speakers.
Instead of asking this woman if she would mind moving, Keegan snapped a picture and posted it on Facebook with this snark: "I'd rather watch the band then [sic] her spandex ass."
The photo that Keegan took shows that, in fact, she could still watch the band, but that's beside the point. What bothers me is this rather mean-spirited slur against another woman coming from a person who has been elected to represent us as a public servant.
It is body-shaming.
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This is your greatest headline ever. lol.
I'd say that it's very selfish and inconsiderate to stand in front of people like that and if any person opts to wear those pants in public, they are asking for judgment whether is favorable or unfavorable.
I thought those democrats are the party of tolerance. Lol. Maybe if it was a tranny or illegal alien she be ok with this. Lol
I see your true colors coming through, I see your true colors that why I don't vote for......
Forward this to her employer, and everyone else, before the election. Her husband (Dr. Ed (Dred) Keegan) is running for Easton/Forks school board again. Conflict of interest and nepotism have no place here.
10:18 am: Are you posting during lunch? You know that is the only acceptable time for non-school-related work.
Maybe she should worry about her own ass.
She also could have asked Bernie his secret to amassing three homes on a Senator’s pay, all while fighting “the oligarchy”.
Makes one wonder what she thinks of the students in her charge at the school and, in her case, she has access to student health records and confidential information. One must question what kind of assumptions she's making about the children.
10:18 - - You're not necessary wrong but the point here is that an elected public official (and school nurse) shouldn't body-shame people with a photo and a snide comment online.
So, a politician who publicly endorses acceptance and women, body shames a woman at an event hosted by a socialist who’s never worked a blue collar day in his life, and is wealthy.
Just about sums up the entire party.
You can't call fat people fat anymore?
Her politics are far left, which is her right. My beef with her is she just doesn’t seem like a very good person. She’s typically of the younger far left these days.
Did the old communist fly in first class or the private jet?
I generally find that younger people - those in their 20s - are far better persons than I ever will be. They need to be bc we have handed them a mess. Keegan is not in her 20s and is more like in her mid-50s, I'd say. But even her people in her generation are better than me. I do not know her personally. I feel her snark at another woman was inappropriate, especially coming from an elected official. It also does nothing to help women who are overly concerned about their weight or how they look.
Bernie’s wife is a retired college president…
Keegan is a disgusting human being
She looks much better than Keegan would in spandex
Bernie's wife is a crook too!
Bernie, who owns 3 houses, but rails against Oligarchs, is a fraud just like Keegan.
Both Keegan and Warren are the worst possible council members
Rules for thee, not for me- Bernie has a good shtick, but is a fraud!
Bernie, with his private jets & 3 houses is a fraud just like Keegan.
Appalled at her post. As a woman it's offensive and uncalled for. As a representative of the county she should resign her position
I love this! Thank you Bernie for bringing this to everyone's attention! This woman was asked several times to move by the people sitting behind her yet she refused because she stated she was entitled because she was tasked to film Susan Wild. We all were seated at least an hour before she decided to stand right in front of us as if we had no business being there. She was rude, she acted entitled, and her egregious behavior deserves public attention. I politely asked her to move and she was dismissive and told me "you all will be okay". Yeah, ok to instead of view the stage as we were meant to, but stare at her back end. No thanks! People need to be held responsible for their actions. Don't try and shame me Bernie because it would be useless.
Trump hasn’t worked a “blue collar” day in his life either! lol You probably believe otherwise! He’s rich and lazy from his father, and a terrible businessman, bankrupt how many times, list goes on
12:28 -- Her husband is running for school board so that will stunt any investigation into alleged policy or conduct violations; just like a few years ago. If he wins a seat again, that will protect her until retirement.
the key here, she was there to film susan wild, a nobody who lost her seat and still thinks she is in congress
Figures this was KRazy Susan’s fault.
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Bernie didn’t have to shame you, you already did.
You could have made your point with a little class and leave out the comment of her body. So she went low and so do you . And you then try to defend your actions
This is what's wrong today. Attacking people instead of using some class and acting professional
Everyone thinks it's OK to say anything. Be the better person kelly
And lastly the fact you can't be shamed as you say shows who you really are
I"m getting confused here. Who are we talking about when you mention Bernie? Is it Bernie the oligarch or Bernie the pauper? Bernie the pauper's last name is O'hare. He's our bud and our hero.
She shouldn’t represent the residents of Norco and shouldn’t work in a school. She’s a rude 60 yr old woman. Was this sent to the superintendent?
She is hauling a lot of her own real estate right there. Two things don't lie..... Little kids and spandex pants
Thank God that woman wasn't wearing corduroys because Keegan would've said that corduroy wearing ass and that would've been much more insulting than spandex. Lol
I blame Kerry Myers. If he Would not have been so damn lazy, Keegan wouldn’t be near county council.
Well Bernie has never had a real job in his life other than sucking off the government.
The post was more about the irony of the tee shirt than her ass. Im pretty sure “Not me, Us” was the point. But points are lost on Bernie and his demented readers.
The post referred to far left young people. The ones that preach tolerance but are the most intolerant people on the planet. The ones that are making college campuses dangerous for Jewish kids. The ones that destroy property and throw rocks at the police. I agree young people as a whole are great. Much better than my generation. As far as Ms Keegan goes, there just seems to be a pattern of inappropriate behavior that says a lot about her as a person. I’ve never met her so I could be wrong, but her actions speak louder than her words.
I agree- she's an appalling human being, but she's too arrogant & ignorant to resign.
Keegan, just go away, you're a disgusting human being. And BTW, she looks much better in spandex than you!
Dr. Dred is an appropriate name
Kelly Keegan's explanation fails to mention some things she could have done instead of a mean social media post that body shames another woman. She could have looked for a better seat or could have asked the security staff at this event to tell this woman to move, and that's assuming that she was not in a place where she had a right to be. Kelly, I also question your own recollection. I'd like to know how much you had to drink that day. You tend to post bizarre videos and photos (Forks community days, name calling other council members, ugly remarks, etc). And why on earth would you body shame another woman? Don't you think women are objectified enough already? Finally, your post is just mean. Is that who you are? Is that how you want to be remembered? Be a better person.
7:31, I suspect those kids are very much under the spell of we boomers who teach them, unfortunately. I am constantly amazed by how much better today's youth are than I was at their age.
Yes, we're so dumb.
I will say this about Bernie Sanders. I disagree with his views on foreign policy, but he's the real deal. Most of his life he's been a nonmillionaire. He made money from book sales but usually donates his profits to different charities. He does own two homes and he and AOC did, in fact, use a private jet to attend one of their rallies. So he is not perfect.
One of my fellow title searchers (he is now deceased) was a self-described anarchist. I once asked him how he could search titles for banks and people purchasing real estate if that was his ideology. "I'm a lousy anarchist," was his reply.
None of us is perfect.
Not by me, or will I. I have no desire to interfere with her employment over this matter.
Not sure how this is "fat shaming"...she never said the woman was fat, just that she did not want to stare at her spandex-clad ass for the whole event....maybe she just thinks spandex pants are inappropriate public attire?
@ Bernie:
Firstly, you stated that I did not ask SA if she would mind moving, but that is an assumption. In fact, I did ask her directly. Additionally, two women seated in the first row next to me, as well as two others in the second row, also asked her—on multiple occasions.
Secondly, regarding the photo you referenced as evidence that I could see the band: relying on a single photo to make that judgment is presumptive. While some band members may appear visible in the image, it does not accurately represent the full experience from my seated perspective. When I was in my assigned group seat, my view was indeed obstructed.
Thirdly, we did seek assistance in having her relocate, but there were very few staff members managing the crowd. I find it concerning that the focus has been placed on what you describe as my "mean spirit," while overlooking the behavior of the individual who disregarded the grouped seating arrangement, arrived late, and chose to stand directly in front of several seated guests without consideration.
My original post primarily commented on the message printed on her T-shirt and the irony of it. SA and I spoke directly, and I asked her why she would choose to wear a shirt with that message when her actions suggested a lack of concern for others around her. Her only response was, "You all will be okay," which I found dismissive and discourteous.
Regarding the specific phrase I used—"I'd rather watch the band than her spandex ass"—I maintain that this was not derogatory or insulting. I did not use any demeaning language or descriptors. It was simply a personal observation about a visual obstruction during the event. The remark was not intended to shame, objectify, or insult; had it been, I would have been very descriptive. Moreover, had a man stood in the same place, I would have made a similar comment. Disrespectful behavior at public events is not excused by gender.
You also mentioned “drinking”. For clarification, this occurred at Bernie's event, where no alcohol was served; only water was provided by staff.
Lastly, you characterized my posts and videos as "bizarre." That is your opinion, and you are entitled to it. As I am entitled to mine regarding disrespectful people at events, council members, Forks Days, etc.
My post focuses on someone being mean to me and the people around me. How do I want to be remembered? I want to be remembered as sticking up for myself and others against people who display bullying behavior. There are consequences for bullying behavior, and finding a pic of yourself on someone else’s FB is one of them.
PS This was all done during my lunchtime, if anyone was wondering. :-)
Can Dr. Dred rap like Dr. Dre?
"one two three four
Kelly Keegs and Dr. Dred is at the door
ready to make an entrance so back on up
'cause you know they 'bout to f--k s--t up"
Project much? People like 'Karen' Keegan always play thr victim. There is only one bully here and it's you!
You really don't get it.
Did you take the post down? If you are claiming that you are innocent of anything why take the post down? Stand by your words.
No one was wondering. Please do not run for council again and perhaps look into chart reviews instead of school nursing. Thanks!
and will be voted out next election
He asked how much you drank that DAY. he wasn't referring to you drinking at the event. You assummed that. He also considered your post as mean and you considered it as sticking up for yourself and posting it; however as a person thats a county council member, the public might consider it differently and you could find yourself on the outside looking in at the next election.
Bernie, knock it off- he's a hypocrite! He flies on a Bombadier Challenger 604 Jet that costs $15K an hour to charter. He stated that he "doesn't want to stand in line with 30K people at United." Tells you everything you need to know.
They're all nuts- maybe Keegan can fly on Bernie's private CharterJet next time!
She sounds like an immature mean girl, not a 60 year old woman who works in education. BO- no mention of the fact that she was sitting "in the front row" with Zrinski and Gerlach?? They posted pics all over FB.
You get 3 hour lunches?
Zrinski & Keegan, 2 losers
The bullhorn & the fatass in the front row- classic!
So someone blocked your view. So the mature thing is to run to social media and whine about it? Get a life!
Good job on Kelly’s rebuttal, AI.
Keegan is full of hate and as nasty as can be. What you see here are her true colors. I hope people now realize this and make sure her husband doesn’t get elected. He was ousted last time for a reason. He sucks! Definitely conflict of interest to when he was on the board. They buried all the complaints about her. She should have been fired. She is also a one time council member. She’s pathetic. Worries about tampons and paying for hot dogs and a soda at an Iron Pigs game. Wants council to change the rules. Damn democrats want everything free.
Keegan just described herself.
The Keegan's are trash and don't care about anyone but themselves. Kelly has proven to be the most extreme leftist and does not care for anything but her own self advancement. The Keegan's are a cancer.
So this Keegan lady, it’s obvious she has some kind of personality disorder. Her social media posts show a pattern of mostly entitled attention seeking behavior. Anyone that disagrees we’d with her she attacks, there is no intelligent exchange of ideas or civil debate. She belongs no where near county council, we need serious adults regardless of their politics.
Her and her husband are a cancer to this county and Forks Township. They set to divide and any truth they may possess for the literal party is obliterated with their actions. I hope people see them for who they truly are. Thank you for this article and spreading the truth!
Ed Regan God rest his soul, had a lenghtly right to know request in which he proved Kelly Keegan was busy doing political work during her EASD HS NURSE HOURS. This seems to be on par for that. I suggest everyone else submit similar requests. Unless the EASD is okay with one of its own politicking on tax payer time. Unless voters are okay with her husband managing her behavior on the board!
Did she really comment and say she wasn't drunk because this event doesn't serve alcohol? Her and her husband are known to show up drunk to events across the county and township! They are both raging alcoholics! When they're on a bender and online is when comment the most. Anyone in this area knows it. Yet she is still gainfully employed and her husband is trying again to manage the behind the scenes to make sure she stays that way!
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