Michelle Obama and modern American identity
Last night, Michelle Obama delivered what by many accounts was the best speech not just of the opening night of the Democratic Convention but of either convention to date. As David Gergen put it on CNN, “If they have two more nights like this, they can probably break this race open.”
Gergen’s enthusiasm aside, statements by spouses do not swing elections. (The exception may have been Hillary Clinton’s 1992 rescue operation on “60 Minutes,” in which she stalwartly defended her husband against philandering charges.) But in her well-written, well-delivered speech, the current First Lady nonetheless accomplished something important, reminding a rapt audience in Charlotte and tens of millions watching at home that she and her husband are very much in the modern American mainstream, drawing upon this nation’s traditional values to guide both their private lives as well as their political sentiments.
Even those who disagree strongly with those political sentiments should be able to acknowledge that Obama and his wife are quintessentially, honestly American, and that Obama’s story reflects much of what is best about this nation. Whatever their final verdict of his presidency, for example, historians will marvel that the first black person elected to the White House was elected just seven years after the attacks of 2001, and that he was named Barack Hussein Obama. They will attribute that success, quite accurately, to an American generosity of spirit, a true example of American exceptionalism, even as they are also forced to note the sour paranoia that it inspired in some quarters.
As Obama himself put it in a 2004 speech to the Democratic National Convention, “I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story, that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that in no other country on earth is my story even possible.”
That’s the part that some conservatives cannot accept. To acknowledge that Barack Obama is just as American as they are is to acknowledge the ways in which their America has changed, and they cannot bring themselves to embrace those changes. In their minds, to do so would be to lose an America that has already gone, transformed into something still true to its roots but recognizably different, as it has always been different.
Instead, they flock in large numbers to the demogogic “2016: Obama’s America,” seeking reassurance — no matter how absurd — that this Obama is indeed something different, something unAmerican and even anti-American, and that their own deep-set suspicions are valid.
That is not the Obama that most of their fellow citizens see. It was certainly not the person whom his wife described to them last night. And it’s sad. Those who instinctively reject not just Obama’s policies — which are of course subject to fierce and honest debate — but Obama as an American are in fact alienating themselves from their own country. They are defining themselves out of its mainstream, and by doing so they lose what they are trying so passionately to retain.
– Jay Bookman
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Butch Cassidy (I)
September 5th, 2012
11:02 am
kayaker71 – “Tell me how Michelle’s 7500 dollar jacket identifies her with the little guy.”
How about the fact that she grew up poor sharing a room with her brother, and that the idea of being able to afford a $7,500 dollar jacket never crossed her mind until she graduated from law school and actually started working as an attorney. Hell, my mom didn’t have furs growing up on the farm, but she was able to buy a few once my folks became successful. Same with the Obamas. What’s your problem with that?
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
Why just a driveby dB? You shunning us?
Pass the Cheesy Grits Please
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
Here is another beauty.
“It may be a blessing in disguise. … Something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it. Haitians were originally under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon the third, or whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, we will serve you if you will get us free from the French. True story. And so, the devil said, okay it’s a deal. Ever since they have been cursed by one thing after the other.” –Pat Robertson, on the earthquake in Haiti that destroyed the capital and killed tens of thousands of people, Jan. 13, 2010
skydog
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
If Greyhound and Delta are full, here is a boat concraft ready to sail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLxYwcfR6QY
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
MI-chelle
So named because her waist is about the same size as Lake MI. Coincidence? I think not.
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:05 am
Butch Cassidy (I)
September 5th, 2012
11:02 am
kayaker71 – “Tell me how Michelle’s 7500 dollar jacket identifies her with the little guy.”
How about the fact that she grew up poor sharing a room with her brother, and that the idea of being able to afford a $7,500 dollar jacket never crossed her mind until she graduated from law school and actually started working as an attorney. Hell, my mom didn’t have furs growing up on the farm, but she was able to buy a few once my folks became successful. Same with the Obamas. What’s your problem with that?
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He doesn’t like “them folks” getting all uppity and stuff. It just ain’t right.
jms
September 5th, 2012
11:05 am
Unfortunately for our country we have great speakers in the White House at a time when we need great leaders.
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:05 am
Jay, there is no doubt that Michelle Obama is a very intelligent and classy first lady. There is also no doubt that she loves her husband and that the president loves her and his family very much. I believe she gave a terrific and sincere speech.
That said, this is not 2008 and Obama is now a known commodity, at least as much as he can be given the liberal media’s lack of detailed vetting. I just do not believe his policies are right for the country going forward and based on polling the vast majority of polling backs that up specific to is America moving in the right direction. Granted, polling is polling and it will come down to how much of the base show up to vote as the independents will probably just split between the two candidates…
kimmer
September 5th, 2012
11:06 am
@ FLOTUS I expect to see progress. I don’t expect to see more unemployed now than when he took office, $2 more for a gallon of gas, personal income drop by $4K and unbelievable budget deficits. You say it takes longer than 4 years but let’s use Obama’s own measuring stick. He vowed to cut the deficit in half and instead he tripled it. He said himself that this would be a ‘one term proposition’ if he failed to improve the economy. Well he failed. I think I’ll take his advice about that one term thingy.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
“actually started working as an attorney”
Yep, got a $200k per year job. After her husband became a Senator.
That’s just like the average American story….
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
“Is Wright going to speak at the DNC convention?”
No . Dumb question.
What else you got kay?
Nothin.
Verbal Kint
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
5 million, Mary Elizabeth?
The facts:
The number Castro cites is an accurate description of the growth of private-sector jobs since January 2010, when the long, steep slide in employment finally hit bottom. But while a total of 4.5 million jobs sounds great, it’s not the whole picture.
Nonfarm private payrolls hit a post-recession low of 106.8 million that month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figure currently stands at 111.3 million as of July.
While that is indeed a gain of 4.5 million, it’s only a net gain of 300,000 over the course of the Obama administration to date. The private jobs figure stood at 111 million in January 2009, the month Obama took office.
And total nonfarm payrolls, including government workers, are down from 133.6 million workers at the beginning of 2009 to 133.2 million in July 2012. There’s been a net loss of nearly 1 million public-sector jobs since Obama took office, despite a surge in temporary hiring for the 2010 census.
Meanwhile, the jobs that have come back aren’t the same ones that were lost.
According to a study released last week by the liberal-leaning National Employment Law Project, low-wage fields such as retail sales and food service are adding jobs nearly three times as fast as higher-paid occupations.
Conclusion:
The figure of 4.5 million jobs is accurate if you look at the most favorable period and category for the administration. But overall, there are still fewer people working now than when Obama took office at the height of the recession.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/05/politics/fact-check-obama-jobs/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
DebbieDoRight - A DoRight Woman
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
I have a nephew (a college grad) that was laid off from his job 2 and 1/2 years ago. His roomate was laid off over 1 year ago. Both have been doing resumes and job applications daily. As of today 9-5 neither have found work.
Then put the “blame” where it belongs. Look to the corporations who are sitting on massive profits but REFUSE to hire Americans. How do you expect the president, ANY president to change that? The best that anyone can do is to impose heavy fines upon said corporations AND deny them all those tax havens that they get. But if Obama did that, then the right will scream SOCIALIST!! At the top of their lungs.
Which brings me to a policy decision made during the Bush administration by Mr. Barney Frank and Chris Dodd. Both Democrats, They both pushed strongly for the mortage people to accept loan applications from people who had negative credit.
I’m surprised that that lie never dies – it’s like a fruitcake that’s been sent from family member to family member for years; it just keeps hanging around. If you want to know the truth, (I know, but I’ve go to try), then click here. If not, oh well, wallow in darkness.
He’s a business man, been very sucessful, his running mate has a degree in economics.
Being a successful businessman does not necessarily equate into being a successful President and WORLD LEADER. I truly don’t understand how cons can think otherwise…..
Newby
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
RB from Gwinnett
September 5th, 2012
10:12 am
“Yes Byte, the costs are being shifted from those who have insurance to the 53% who pay taxes. Just more “fairness” being dumped on people for having the nerve to do enough for themselves to get to the middle class.”
I agree, RB! Support the mandate! Maqke those freeloaders buy their OWN insurance!
southpaw
September 5th, 2012
11:08 am
Fred @11:02
Here are your translations:
bc = because
Bsrack = Barack (aka President Obama)
dimanlted = dismantled
govt = government
Look up “irony” in the dictionary and you may understand better.
bookman parrot
September 5th, 2012
11:08 am
well if michelle said it, it must be true then.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:08 am
“we need great leaders.”
President Obama is a great leader.
Deal with it con.
Pass the Cheesy Grits Please
September 5th, 2012
11:08 am
Are the Obama’s rich now
Yes.
Were they always ?? Where they born with Silver Spoons in their mouths ?
NO.
Most of the money they have comes from Book sales a few years ago.
Wasnt too long ago they paid off their school loans.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:09 am
“well if michelle said it, it must be true then.”
She did but you are used to gop lies.
bookman parrot
September 5th, 2012
11:09 am
michelle is totally an unbiased bystander, as are all tolerant and open-minded dyed in the wool libs.
LOL
New Idea 4 Grassroots
September 5th, 2012
11:09 am
Matti – you hit the nail on the head with your comment about what the Republicans are doing in Georgia. And Grasshopper, my thought is that this presidential election really doesn’t matter – every incumbent in either the House of Senate (even if they are good) should NOT be re-elected, and in 2 more years, we vote out the rest of them. If it takes 2 elections to get the attention of people serving in those elected bodies, so be it. The past four years has been the most devisive, road-blocking, do anything to get back (or retain) the White House that I have ever observed (and I’m old enough to have actually seen a lot of them). Both parties need to start representing their actual constituents, not working on the next campaign. They don’t work much at all anyhow. We need to hold the feet of Congress to the fire on having actual, helpful dialog and getting something accomplished that might actually solve some of our problems in a practical, if not perfect, way.
skydog
September 5th, 2012
11:10 am
…..sorry cons. That boat was full. Here is another boat leaving. It`s driven by a fellow from my home town, Al beeeny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dWzSPf0Y30&feature=related
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:10 am
getalife=sock puppet
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:10 am
I think Oprah is still crying
Oh dear
ITS ALL BUSHS FAULT
September 5th, 2012
11:10 am
Jm & Milt you guys have serious issues that cannot be solved here. Just do everone a big favor and go away….. Losers…
Pass the Cheesy Grits Please
September 5th, 2012
11:11 am
So named because her waist is about the same size as Lake MI. Coincidence? I think not.
Very classy.
Those dark people are a little thick arent they wink wink
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:11 am
Jm
Your shrillness and vitriol has elevated lately. Hope all is well in south Florida.
Jay: Give that man a shout out or something.
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:11 am
FDR is the only President in history to have HIGHER unemployment than Barack Obama. Quite an achievement? This Friday, the latest unemployment numbers will come out, AFTER the Democratic National Convention closes….and the news is not expected to be good. Almost 8 1/2 % of all Americans unemployed. MORE in states like California, Florida, Michigan, D.C.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:11 am
Lets just call it 5 million jobs created to include this month.
Fact.
independent thinker
September 5th, 2012
11:11 am
Last night the success of Obama in ending the Iraq war with dignity as promised in 2008 and the devastating toll of that war on America was in full view with that female veteran who lost her legs;
veterans on full view wherever the camera went and plenty of mention of our troops and Afghanistan.
Quite a contrast to last week.
Michelle’s best zinger for Romney “If you succeed to the top, do not let the door slam shut behind you.”
If I were a Republican, I would have been embarrassed last night.
Union
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
Jay
September 5th, 2012
10:02 am
“In my america.. if i want to send my child to a better school.. i work more.. save more.. not take it from someone else because i dont have the motivation to do it for myself.”
So sign Union onto the list of those opposing school vouchers.
sign me up!
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
mark,
Yes both faced depressions that you cons ignore.
We know.
Ewrin's cat
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
I hear they moved Obama’s speech to the smaller venue because of “weather concerns”
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
Then put the “blame” where it belongs. Look to the corporations who are sitting on massive profits but REFUSE to hire Americans. How do you expect the president, ANY president to change that? The best that anyone can do is to impose heavy fines upon said corporations AND deny them all those tax havens that they get. But if Obama did that, then the right will scream SOCIALIST!! At the top of their lungs
Debbie, businesses simply do not trust this president based on his anti-business rhetoric…it is that simple. You can defend Obama until the cows come home but you are not going to change that simple fact…
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
Liberals lie
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:12 am
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
MI-chelle
So named because her waist is about the same size as Lake MI. Coincidence? I think not.
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We get it. She’s not a 5′2″ blonde haired blue eyed barbie doll, she’s an almost 6 foot tall athleticly built strong black woman. That scares you doesn’t it?
You want all women to be white, tiny, and docile so you can cower them. A large strong woman like FLOTUS who could whip your ass all across the room scare the poo out of you so you have to ridicule her.
You studly man you lol.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:13 am
cat,
True.
Thanks for writing the truth.
It is very rare from cons these days.
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:13 am
Jm
Ryan is a liberal?
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:14 am
“adding 4 trillion dollars the natl. debt is irresponsible and unpatriotic”…Barack Obama in 2008
In less than 4 years Obama has increased the debt by more than 5 trillion…
Normal Free...Pro Human Rights Thug...And liking it!
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
Verbal Kint
September 5th, 2012
10:43 am
OK, now I’ll ask you. What can President Obama do all by himself, without the help of Congress or business about any of those things?
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
Fred
The 5′2″ blond could probably do the same
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
Get Real,
Please do and stop lying.
Thanks.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
“Those dark people are a little thick arent they wink wink”
Nope, just Michelle
I hear referring to “Chicago” is now racist too
Richard Daley will be fascinated no doubt
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
Erwin….it was primarily over concerns that they could not bus in enough people to fill the stadium; even from other states…Again this is NOT 2008
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:15 am
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:07 am
“actually started working as an attorney”
Yep, got a $200k per year job. After her husband became a Senator.
That’s just like the average American story….
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Why do you have to lie about everything? you lie when the truth would serve you better. That lie take about .001 second on google to disprove:
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (born January 17, 1964) is the wife of the 44th and incumbent President of the United States, Barack Obama, and is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Obama attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School before returning to Chicago and to work at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her future husband. Subsequently, she worked as part of the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, and for the University of Chicago Medical Center.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:16 am
markie,
“getalife=sock puppet”
You must be new here because everyone knows I use one name and don’t lie like you cons.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:17 am
Democrats lie
No net new jobs under Obama
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:17 am
get-a-brain…I am not lying you twit…get back on your meds. It is too early in the day for you to be delusional already…that usually comes later in the evening…
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:17 am
Obama promised to cut the deficit in half but never did…yesterday the Natl. debt officially passed 16 trillion
curious
September 5th, 2012
11:17 am
Verbal Kint
September 5th
What’s your take on where we would be if MCCain had been elected?
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:18 am
“If I were a Republican, I would have been embarrassed last night.”
The shame gene is missing in their dna and their moral compass was smashed to pieces.
Ewrin's cat
September 5th, 2012
11:19 am
Being a successful businessman does not necessarily equate into being a successful President and WORLD LEADER.
and it doesn’t necessarily disqualify him either
Steve-USA "None of the Above"
September 5th, 2012
11:19 am
We get it. She’s not a 5′2″ blonde haired blue eyed barbie doll, she’s an almost 6 foot tall athleticly built strong black woman. That scares you doesn’t it?
You want all women to be white, tiny, and docile so you can cower them. A large strong woman like FLOTUS who could whip your ass all across the room scare the poo out of you so you have to ridicule her.
You studly man you lol.
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Attacking Ann Romney and/or Michelle Obama is a battle to see who can be the one who lacks the most class.
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:19 am
President Obama MIGHT want to give away Microwave Ovens at campaign stops! Because the Washington Post/ABC News Poll…a MEDIA-DRIVEN poll…shows today that the President is LOSING WOMEN. THIS is the death blow
From The Washington Post:
“The decline has occurred entirely among women registered voters – from 57-39 percent favorable-unfavorable in April to a numerically negative 46-50 percent now. That’s Obama’s lowest score among women voters – a focus of recent political positioning – in ABC/Post polls since he took office. Unusually, his rating among men, 50-47 percent favorable-unfavorable, is numerically better than it is among women, albeit not by a significant margin.”
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:20 am
“get-a-brain…I am not lying you twit…get back on your meds. It is too early in the day for you to be delusional already…that usually comes later in the evening…”
You are very unstable.
Go to the doctor and ask for atavan.
You are welcome con.
RB from Gwinnett
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
In 1976(the earliest year that came up quickly) the SAT score for Yale entry for the lower 25% was 1240. That same group is now 1300. Bottom 10% was 1090, is now 1210. I have no idea what it was when Bush was admitted, but for Jay to imply he wasn’t qualified based on his scores is short on fact.
But what else would you expect from a hyper partisan Obama lackey?
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
I love folks like Mark T. They spout talk radio programmed lies one after another yet never stop and think for themselves. It would be cute if it weren’t so sad.
And look at JM. Can you imagine the job he would have is he spent as much time looking for a good job as he does in his mom’s basement posting lies here? Can you imagine how rich he would be if he was getting paid by the lie?
Normal Free...Pro Human Rights Thug...And liking it!
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
Mysty,
Leadership, you say? When one political party says their main goal is to make the President a one term President, there is no demanding to Congress. The President is not a King. Your answer has no meat because one side does not try. That will change this November. It looks like the GOP may lose a couple of seats.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
mar t,
Your party walked away from cuts for the wealthy.
Hold your party accountable con.
Reality
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
One convention is growing and excited and cheering.
One convention is shrinking and throwing peanuts at a black camera woman.
You pick.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:21 am
Fred
You have to dig deeper than wikipedia silly
Look at her changes in pay from univ of chicago hospitals (oops racist)
A community affairs person getting paid well over $200k
Obviously she earned it (sarc)
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
get-a-brain….bang..zoom..gone
skydog
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
What about we save a lot of money?
I say we let Michelle and Ryan line up and race for all the marbles. He says he can run.
Notice I was being fair and did not propose a jumping contest.
Frederick Douglass
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
Mitt Romney:” My first job was stacking money in one of dad’s vaults; those bags of gold and silver can get pretty heavy after a while”.
Union
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
@ Fred… keep that google going…
As her husband moved onto the national political stage, Michelle Obama began to enjoy a lavish lifestyle at taxpayer expense, directly and indirectly. When Barack Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate, he obtained a $1 million earmark for the University of Chicago Hospital–and his wife’s salary as Vice President for Community Affairs jumped from $121,910 to $316,962. Her job: pushing poor, uninsured patients to other hospitals… aka the “urban health initiative.. put a pretty name on it and it doesnt sound bad..
DannyX
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
“Debbie, businesses simply do not trust this president based on his anti-business rhetoric…it is that simple.”
Right. Businesses are waiting for another Republicans in hopes of another financial meltdown. If we get a Republican back in office we can get the Dow back to around 6,000. Republicans are the only ones they trust. Its that simple.
DenverBob
September 5th, 2012
11:23 am
I dunno, I got into the US Naval Academy with a 1290. 1200 to Stanford doesn’t seem so odd.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:23 am
markey t,
gop congress spent the money so hold the gop congress accountable and stop cowardly blaming our President.
Mick
September 5th, 2012
11:23 am
jm
You are losing it man, going after the first lady’s physical appearance has nothing to do with politics – you lose as a person with no integrity and no class – the mittsiah can have your ilk…
Keep Up the Good Fight!
September 5th, 2012
11:23 am
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:17 am
Obama promised to cut the deficit in half but never did…yesterday the Natl. debt officially passed 16 trillion
Seriously? Oh please do show us the exact quote in context with a link…. you are able to prove you aren’t just posting more spam lies, aren’t you?
Class of '98
September 5th, 2012
11:23 am
Well, her husband is still the Democratic nominee, so I guess she is still proud of her country. For the time being, at least.
How American.
DenverBob
September 5th, 2012
11:24 am
Oh, and Castro and I are the same age.
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:24 am
Steve-USA “None of the Above”
September 5th, 2012
11:19 am
Attacking Ann Romney and/or Michelle Obama is a battle to see who can be the one who lacks the most class.
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Who has attacked Ann Romney? I didn’t see anyone here do it or I would have spoken up just as I have to this rube. Hell yesterday some asshat was attacking Obama’s 11 year old daughter, want to talk about a REAL man.
Did you see Jm also calling Midori a douchebag last night? he’s a classy one this Jm is………..
southpaw
September 5th, 2012
11:24 am
Cheesy Grits @11:11
You said it!
Let me repeat: YOU said it!
Skydog neither said or implied anything of the sort.
Bigoted much?
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:24 am
Stop using sock puppets cons and use one name like an adult.
Reality
September 5th, 2012
11:25 am
@Mark T -
Also, the national poll shows Obama leading Romney overall 49% to 47%. Although within margin of error, still interesting since the republican convention SHOULD have given Romney a ‘bounce.’
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:25 am
Union
September 5th, 2012
11:22 am
@ Fred… keep that google going…
As her husband moved onto the national political stage, Michelle Obama began to enjoy a lavish lifestyle at taxpayer expense, directly and indirectly. When Barack Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate, he obtained a $1 million earmark for the University of Chicago Hospital–and his wife’s salary as Vice President for Community Affairs jumped from $121,910 to $316,962. Her job: pushing poor, uninsured patients to other hospitals… aka the “urban health initiative.. put a pretty name on it and it doesnt sound bad..
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Sorry, I don’t go to the Klan sites for news and information so I didn’t see that one……..
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:26 am
DannyX
Nice try Danny Boy, but your post is a no sale, mostly DNC talking points, lots of folks responsible for the meltdown on both sides of the aisle.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:26 am
“get-a-brain….bang..zoom..gone”
Good riddance get lost.
Jay
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
Fred, please focus less on individual posters and more on issues and politicians.
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
Mick
Jm’s vitriol has taken to new heights lately. Manifesting it through his remarks on the blog, but it is probably something deeper.
Let’s just hope he will be ok
Bless is heart
Ewrin's cat
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
Normal – When one political party says their main goal is to make the President a one term President
That has always been the goal of the party who is not in office at the moment – grow up
Steve-USA "None of the Above"
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
Fred-
Your white woman are docile and black woman can kick your ass was not your finest moment. Any other stereotypes you want to offer today?
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
his
They BOTH suck
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
Jay
You going to give a play by play during Clinton’s speech?
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
When will you cons hold the gop failed congress accountable instead of cowardly blaming our President.
You are failing your children so man up to the failed gop party.
Union
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:25 am
Sorry, I don’t go to the Klan sites for news and information so I didn’t see that one……..
?? huh ?? so if its true its racist?
Get Real
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
Get-a-brain……you are a hopeless loser, be sure and check to see if your Depends need changing…I can smell you from here…
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows Mitt Romney attracting support from 48% of voters nationwide, while President Obama earns 45% of the vote. Two percent (2%) prefer some other candidate, and five percent (5%) are undecided.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:29 am
Mick
She’s fair game
Christie’s waistline was
Nancy’s horoscopes were
Grow up and dispense with the faux outrage please
Rightwing Troll
September 5th, 2012
11:29 am
” lots of folks responsible for the meltdown on both sides of the aisle”
But only one man is responsible for the economy?… got it
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:31 am
Steve-USA “None of the Above”
September 5th, 2012
11:27 am
Fred-
Your white woman are docile and black woman can kick your ass was not your finest moment. Any other stereotypes you want to offer today?
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Sweet. Jm attacks uses racial sterotypes calling the first lady, Moochele, fat and thick waisted because of her build and you are calling ME out? Really? Hilarious. I stick up for a woman and you attack me.
BTW WHO ATTACKED ANN ROMNEY AS YOU CLAIMED AT 11:19?
Steve-USA "None of the Above"
September 5th, 2012
11:31 am
Off to Norman’s Landing for lunch. If anyone wants to buy my lunch I will give them 45 minutes to convince me to vote for Obama or Romney. I will give you an additional 10 minutes if you buy me the blueberry cobbler dessert ala mode.
Look for a handsome, gray haired 50 year old.
Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:32 am
Did they have to remove some Air Force 1 armrests for the new Flotus?
Roll with it libs
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:32 am
“This is big,” wrote White House director of new media Macon Phillips in a February 23, 2009 blog post, ”the President today promised that by the end of his first term, he will cut in half the massive federal deficit we’ve inherited. And we’ll do it in a new way: honestly and candidly.”
Indeed, President Obama did make that promise that day, saying, “today I’m pledging to cut the deficit we inherited in half by the end of my first term in office. This will not be easy. It will require us to make difficult decisions and face challenges we’ve long neglected. But I refuse to leave our children with a debt that they cannot repay — and that means taking responsibility right now, in this administration, for getting our spending under control
harvey
September 5th, 2012
11:32 am
I am 70, but if I had a staff being paid over $1 and a half million a year at my disposal, I bet they could make me look better than that, and maybe even write a pretty good speech for me to deliver. She is no more in touch with what is going on outside her crystal palace than the man in the moon. She is the elitist and the biggest diva in this country.
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:33 am
Union
September 5th, 2012
11:28 am
Fred ™
September 5th, 2012
11:25 am
Sorry, I don’t go to the Klan sites for news and information so I didn’t see that one……..
?? huh ?? so if its true its racist?
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It’s true because YOU say so? Really? That tripe you posted was so biased I couldn’t read it. PLUS you didn’t give a source, so given the rhetoric used in the blurb I was left to guess where youcopy/pasted it from.
getalife
September 5th, 2012
11:33 am
Some thing I learned last night.
Ted Kennedy jr looks and talks just like his Dad.
The Obama daughters are grown up.
Mrs. Obama could be the next Hillary Clinton.
The dems are not going down without a fight.
We Love Our First Lady - The FLOTUS with the Mostest
September 5th, 2012
11:34 am
@Jm
September 5th, 2012
11:04 am
MI-chelle
So named because her waist is about the same size as Lake MI. Coincidence? I think not.
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ADMIT IT
You want a real woman like Michelle Obama.
ADMIT IT
Angry white men are ANGRY for a reason. NO TLC at home.
ADMIT IT
Obama ain’t smiling for NOTHING.
ADMIT IT
I bet Ann and Mitt sleep in separate bedrooms.
ADMIT IT
Mark T
September 5th, 2012
11:34 am
Hows that Keep