Comments on: The machine’s flattening of Michelle Obama? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: marcus http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274463 marcus Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:50 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274463 She was all scared and she did not look like a "wanna be first lady" She dosen`t have the class of a First Lady. She is far away from a First Lady. And me as middle class I`m looking forward to buy another house and another one as investments because I have to renovate them as per my taste and that means work for some other people that will do the job, work for the real estate agent, work for the lower and for the bank. That how the economy works. And I`m sorry to hear that somebody`s is in foreclosure situation but just a question for all those :How did you get there?How many credit cards we need?Why don`t you keep them under control? She was all scared and she did not look like a "wanna be first lady" She dosen`t have the class of a First Lady. She is far away from a First Lady.
And me as middle class I`m looking forward to buy another house and another one as investments because I have to renovate them as per my taste and that means work for some other people that will do the job, work for the real estate agent, work for the lower and for the bank. That how the economy works. And I`m sorry to hear that somebody`s is in foreclosure situation but just a question for all those :How did you get there?How many credit cards we need?Why don`t you keep them under control?

]]> By: kate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274432 kate Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:05:29 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274432 Today Hillary Clinton marked the word DEMOCRACY! No doubt she is in essence the next president of the united states. I believe the OBAMAS had to wait for Barak to mature politically before trying to endorse the role of a president.Surely Hillary does not need to tag along Joe Biden to be credible as a president. Barak is running for himself not for the democracy and I am afraid he is handing the presidency to John mccain on a gold platter. kate Today Hillary Clinton marked the word DEMOCRACY!
No doubt she is in essence the next president of the united states.
I believe the OBAMAS had to wait for Barak to mature politically before trying to endorse the role of a president.Surely Hillary does not need to tag along Joe Biden to be credible as a president.
Barak is running for himself not for the democracy and I am afraid he is handing the presidency to John mccain on a gold platter.

kate

]]> By: Trent http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274430 Trent Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:43:31 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274430 I think there is WAY too much thinking going on here. Michelle is well known to be highly educated, highly intelligent, and very strong. But she is also a wife and mother. And that was where she was speaking from...the aspect of every woman. Not the scholar or attorney. She was speaking in glowing terms of her husband and i'm sure if the roles were reversed he would have done the same for her. The night was not about her many accomplishments, it was about his...After all he is the one running for president! I think there is WAY too much thinking going on here. Michelle is well known to be highly educated, highly intelligent, and very strong. But she is also a wife and mother. And that was where she was speaking from...the aspect of every woman. Not the scholar or attorney. She was speaking in glowing terms of her husband and i'm sure if the roles were reversed he would have done the same for her. The night was not about her many accomplishments, it was about his...After all he is the one running for president!

]]> By: James Dylan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274418 James Dylan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:03:59 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274418 The speech was obviously written, at least largely guided, for her; and worse she allowed it. That's change for you; the ability to go back in time. Of course they don't know what else to do about her image after her comments of America. The answer is nothing. What's done is done. Everything coming henceforth just sounds like backtracking. And if you're still working on your image in the convention you've got major problems. The speech was obviously written, at least largely guided, for her; and worse she allowed it. That's change for you; the ability to go back in time. Of course they don't know what else to do about her image after her comments of America. The answer is nothing. What's done is done. Everything coming henceforth just sounds like backtracking. And if you're still working on your image in the convention you've got major problems.

]]> By: Jerri in Alabama http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274415 Jerri in Alabama Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:53:54 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274415 Ann...please. A hut? You should be ashamed of yourself. That's an old African stereotype. Their father died before either brother knew of one another. His brother is a proud African man and asked if the American media would stop exaggerating his plight. There are people in America living in rural and urban "huts". When was the last time you did something great to show your love for your own countrymen, women and children. You should really try it. It would make you feel so good inside. I gaurantee it. If we allow McCain to be elected we could all end up living in a "hut". There are millionaires right here in America foreclosing on their mansions! This is not a racial issue, it's not even a class issue nor is it a party affiliation issue. This is a human issue. We as Americans are struggling in every realm of our own lives! It has to stop for the sake of our children and our children's children. Don't vote for the person. Vote on behalf of your personal interests. Vote on behalf of those issues that affect you or the industry that you work in or the people that may depend on you. Ann...please. A hut? You should be ashamed of yourself. That's an old African stereotype. Their father died before either brother knew of one another. His brother is a proud African man and asked if the American media would stop exaggerating his plight. There are people in America living in rural and urban "huts". When was the last time you did something great to show your love for your own countrymen, women and children. You should really try it. It would make you feel so good inside. I gaurantee it.

If we allow McCain to be elected we could all end up living in a "hut". There are millionaires right here in America foreclosing on their mansions! This is not a racial issue, it's not even a class issue nor is it a party affiliation issue. This is a human issue. We as Americans are struggling in every realm of our own lives! It has to stop for the sake of our children and our children's children. Don't vote for the person. Vote on behalf of your personal interests. Vote on behalf of those issues that affect you or the industry that you work in or the people that may depend on you.

]]> By: Jerri in Alabama http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274413 Jerri in Alabama Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:52:52 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274413 Marty, LOL I can't believe you would mention someone's speaking abilities when you voted for George "we have a saying in Tennessee or is it Texas..anyway, fool me once...shame on um ?...fool me again...um?" W. Bush twice! You will obviously vote for McCain who graduated at the bottom of his class #494 out of 499 students! I respect his ability to survive as a P.O.W. as I respect all who have ever served our country but maybe if he had graduated with higher grades, he would have flown in the right direction instead of crashing into enemy territory which is what I am most afraid of him doing with this entire country. Marty, LOL I can't believe you would mention someone's speaking abilities when you voted for George "we have a saying in Tennessee or is it Texas..anyway, fool me once...shame on um ?...fool me again...um?" W. Bush twice! You will obviously vote for McCain who graduated at the bottom of his class #494 out of 499 students! I respect his ability to survive as a P.O.W. as I respect all who have ever served our country but maybe if he had graduated with higher grades, he would have flown in the right direction instead of crashing into enemy territory which is what I am most afraid of him doing with this entire country.

]]> By: Jerri in Alabama http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274412 Jerri in Alabama Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:51:01 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274412 Dennis...CNN did not show Obama's sister speak at the opening of the convention. She is also biracial. They have the same mother but her father is asian. She is an american history teacher. She spoke proudly of their deceased mother and of her brother. C-SPAN showed all of the speeches. Dennis...CNN did not show Obama's sister speak at the opening of the convention. She is also biracial. They have the same mother but her father is asian. She is an american history teacher. She spoke proudly of their deceased mother and of her brother. C-SPAN showed all of the speeches.

]]> By: mik http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274384 mik Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:42:17 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274384 of course they're going to make mrs. obama do that! remember the first time clinton ran for president? didn't they rip mrs. clinton to shreds, where she had to literally hide for a while? the 2-for-1 jokes? who really wears the pants jokes? also, I think mrs. obama knows she's a strong woman, but her husband is running for president and she's there to support him. nothing wrong with that. of course they're going to make mrs. obama do that! remember the first time clinton ran for president? didn't they rip mrs. clinton to shreds, where she had to literally hide for a while? the 2-for-1 jokes? who really wears the pants jokes?

also, I think mrs. obama knows she's a strong woman, but her husband is running for president and she's there to support him. nothing wrong with that.

]]> By: llis http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274363 llis Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:27:36 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274363 Dennis, It's obvious from your posts what prejudices you hold. They are more thinly veiled than you might imagine. I imagine his 80 some yr old white grandmother in Hawaii isn't in good enough health to make the trip to the convention as he already stated she isn't strong enough to travel. She may be infirm. I don't know of any other of his "white" relations. Have you done a search and come up with any? Some people will never change their minds about their prejudices because in order to do that, they would have to examine one's own heart and that is too frightening for them to contemplate. They might have to acknowledge that they have been wrong. I thought Michelle gave a wonderful, heartfelt speech. As someone who was asked to give a portrait of the lives of herself and Barack, I think she did a fine job of telling their story. She is supporting her husband for President, not running on the ticket. It would have been self aggrandizing to talk soley about her own accomplishments, although I thought the short film that preceded her speech did that very well. All I have to say about the Dem candidate is: Ba-rack ON!! Dennis,
It's obvious from your posts what prejudices you hold. They are more thinly veiled than you might imagine. I imagine his 80 some yr old white grandmother in Hawaii isn't in good enough health to make the trip to the convention as he already stated she isn't strong enough to travel. She may be infirm. I don't know of any other of his "white" relations. Have you done a search and come up with any?

Some people will never change their minds about their prejudices because in order to do that, they would have to examine one's own heart and that is too frightening for them to contemplate. They might have to acknowledge that they have been wrong.

I thought Michelle gave a wonderful, heartfelt speech. As someone who was asked to give a portrait of the lives of herself and Barack, I think she did a fine job of telling their story. She is supporting her husband for President, not running on the ticket. It would have been self aggrandizing to talk soley about her own accomplishments, although I thought the short film that preceded her speech did that very well.

All I have to say about the Dem candidate is:

Ba-rack ON!!

]]> By: Lynn http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274326 Lynn Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:28 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274326 I find Mrs. Obama more common personally!! They can put a pretty dress on Mrs. Obama and dress her up, but they can't seem to warm up her cold heart inside! I think she set's back women a 100 years and is hiding behind shadow of a man. Mrs. McCain on the other hand would make a real Frist Lady!!! I find Mrs. Obama more common personally!! They can put a pretty dress on Mrs. Obama and dress her up, but they can't seem to warm up her cold heart inside! I think she set's back women a 100 years and is hiding behind shadow of a man. Mrs. McCain on the other hand would make a real Frist Lady!!!

]]> By: Megan http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274226 Megan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:23:24 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274226 I completely agree with you, Lisa. While she may care about her family, she also has had a spectacular career, and it's a shame that such an accomplished woman needs to turn herself into a two dimensional character so the public can understand and relate to her. Honestly, I think the majority of the public really is only interested in people who are flat caricatures of themselves. Paris Hilton and George Bush are two good examples. All very predictable quips and one-liners from those two. "That's hot. Loves it." and "We're gonna go get 'em." As they say, we are products of our environment, and when all we're exposed to is a lot of advertising and cartoonish people, that's what we respond to. You know, it's actually a very smart move on Michelle's part. People will understand her and will remember her, because her message was very simple. Obama should probably pick up on some of that, because I think there are a lot of people out there that don't like what they don't understand and don't understand very complex people, like Obama. Maybe he should be a cartoon, too, and then he'd win for sure! Seriously though, he might want to check into that. I think McCain probably is. Oh, and Mike in NYC, you're an ass. You've totally discredited any minority who has made it into a good college as "mandated diversity." You've undermined all of Michelle Obama's hard work and intellect, instead crediting her success to the government. She didn't HAVE to be successful, she just as easily could have chosen to be a nobody like yourself. But she chose to be successful and intelligent, to get a good education and a prestigious job, and your close-minded opinion of what made her successful is exactly why people are still talking about and dealing with discrimination and prejudice. She worked hard for what she achieved, and we all need to give credit where credit is due. I completely agree with you, Lisa. While she may care about her family, she also has had a spectacular career, and it's a shame that such an accomplished woman needs to turn herself into a two dimensional character so the public can understand and relate to her. Honestly, I think the majority of the public really is only interested in people who are flat caricatures of themselves. Paris Hilton and George Bush are two good examples. All very predictable quips and one-liners from those two. "That's hot. Loves it." and "We're gonna go get 'em." As they say, we are products of our environment, and when all we're exposed to is a lot of advertising and cartoonish people, that's what we respond to. You know, it's actually a very smart move on Michelle's part. People will understand her and will remember her, because her message was very simple. Obama should probably pick up on some of that, because I think there are a lot of people out there that don't like what they don't understand and don't understand very complex people, like Obama. Maybe he should be a cartoon, too, and then he'd win for sure! Seriously though, he might want to check into that. I think McCain probably is.

Oh, and Mike in NYC, you're an ass. You've totally discredited any minority who has made it into a good college as "mandated diversity." You've undermined all of Michelle Obama's hard work and intellect, instead crediting her success to the government. She didn't HAVE to be successful, she just as easily could have chosen to be a nobody like yourself. But she chose to be successful and intelligent, to get a good education and a prestigious job, and your close-minded opinion of what made her successful is exactly why people are still talking about and dealing with discrimination and prejudice. She worked hard for what she achieved, and we all need to give credit where credit is due.

]]> By: Dah McBride http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274174 Dah McBride Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01:49 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274174 Wake up AMERICA, it's time for a change. Wake up AMERICA, it's time for a change.

]]> By: Rob http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274125 Rob Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:47:34 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274125 This was the politically-correct, "I want to get my husband elected" side of Michelle Obama. What side of a person is really authentic? The early unguarded remarks (For the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country) or the scripted, look how sweet I am speech? Give me a break. She is a radical like her husband. I agree she appears to be smart, capable and hardworking, devoted to her family and husband which are all great qualtiies. But I believe she and Barack both still believe what The Rev. Wright said in church for 20 years: white people are the cause of all evil in America. I truly wanted Obama to unite us in the U.S. when I first heard of him. I thought it was GREAT we had a viable African-American candidate. And then he turned out to be a radical, "blame America" inexperienced disappointment. This was the politically-correct, "I want to get my husband elected" side of Michelle Obama. What side of a person is really authentic? The early unguarded remarks (For the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country) or the scripted, look how sweet I am speech? Give me a break. She is a radical like her husband. I agree she appears to be smart, capable and hardworking, devoted to her family and husband which are all great qualtiies. But I believe she and Barack both still believe what The Rev. Wright said in church for 20 years: white people are the cause of all evil in America. I truly wanted Obama to unite us in the U.S. when I first heard of him. I thought it was GREAT we had a viable African-American candidate. And then he turned out to be a radical, "blame America" inexperienced disappointment.

]]> By: carrieinSterling, Va http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274121 carrieinSterling, Va Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:46:14 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274121 I was surprized by the reaction of the pundits. I thought Michele's speech was awkward, hokie, and scripted. She was trying so hard to sell her self as "acceptable" she came off phony. And everyone who said it was great came off phony too. She's a strong woman with strong opinions. I don't agree with a lot of them-but I appreciate authenticity-not extreme makeovers of the political or any other kind. I was surprized by the reaction of the pundits. I thought Michele's speech was awkward, hokie, and scripted. She was trying so hard to sell her self as "acceptable" she came off phony. And everyone who said it was great came off phony too. She's a strong woman with strong opinions. I don't agree with a lot of them-but I appreciate authenticity-not extreme makeovers of the political or any other kind.

]]> By: Beth in MD http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274120 Beth in MD Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:46:00 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274120 I understand that the point of the speech was to talk about her husband. I also think the fact that she has her own significant accomplishments also put Barack in a favorable light. I agree that a man that selects an intelligent wife is probably a better man than who doesn't. I also thought the song was inappropriate and demeaning. Why do we think America wants women who aren't strong and accomplished, whether they are mothers or not. I understand that the point of the speech was to talk about her husband. I also think the fact that she has her own significant accomplishments also put Barack in a favorable light. I agree that a man that selects an intelligent wife is probably a better man than who doesn't. I also thought the song was inappropriate and demeaning. Why do we think America wants women who aren't strong and accomplished, whether they are mothers or not.

]]> By: Rob http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-274095 Rob Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:39:55 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-274095 Give me a break with the "7 houses" dig. They are all rich. The Obama's are millionaires. The leaders of the Democratic party (Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, the Clintons) are ALL rich. Stop buying the crap the Dem. party has sold to ignorant people for years that the Republicans are for the rich and the Democrats are for the poor. Are you that ignorant or gullible? How many houses does Pelosi have and who really cares? The issue should be "who has the most experience to lead the country?" "Who can we trust?" Obama is a creation of the DNC: a newcomer, a good speaker, someone who inspires uninformed people who are impressed by empty rhetoric and who don't really research voting records or experience. If you love Obama after really researching his beliefs and background -go for it - vote for him. But, if you have gotten caught up in the hype about his message of hope, or in the image of the person who is good at reading a teleprompter - then you are what is wrong with this country. I am no McCain supporter (he does not reflect my views either) but at least he hasn't attended an anti-White church nor has he associated with terrorists. Give me a break with the "7 houses" dig. They are all rich. The Obama's are millionaires. The leaders of the Democratic party (Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, the Clintons) are ALL rich. Stop buying the crap the Dem. party has sold to ignorant people for years that the Republicans are for the rich and the Democrats are for the poor. Are you that ignorant or gullible? How many houses does Pelosi have and who really cares? The issue should be "who has the most experience to lead the country?" "Who can we trust?" Obama is a creation of the DNC: a newcomer, a good speaker, someone who inspires uninformed people who are impressed by empty rhetoric and who don't really research voting records or experience. If you love Obama after really researching his beliefs and background -go for it – vote for him. But, if you have gotten caught up in the hype about his message of hope, or in the image of the person who is good at reading a teleprompter – then you are what is wrong with this country. I am no McCain supporter (he does not reflect my views either) but at least he hasn't attended an anti-White church nor has he associated with terrorists.

]]> By: Cynthia http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-273973 Cynthia Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:12:44 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-273973 Any person doing on this post who grew up poor or middle class, who has children, or went to college of student loans be it Princeton or whatever college. If the really listened to that speech could relate to something in it. The only way that you could not is if you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth. Any person doing on this post who grew up poor or middle class, who has children, or went to college of student loans be it Princeton or whatever college. If the really listened to that speech could relate to something in it. The only way that you could not is if you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth.

]]> By: Kathryn http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-273964 Kathryn Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:11:32 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-273964 I am stunned at the pettiness of some of the criticism of this amazing woman! Her speech was delivered flawlessly with great style and eloquence, spoken clearly from the heart and in her own words. Her elegance not only meets but surpasses most of our former First Ladies, not because of her lovely and completely appropriate dress, but because of her shining intelligence. Tonight I am looking forward to hearing from one of the few First Ladies who is in her league - Hillary Clinton! I am stunned at the pettiness of some of the criticism of this amazing woman! Her speech was delivered flawlessly with great style and eloquence, spoken clearly from the heart and in her own words. Her elegance not only meets but surpasses most of our former First Ladies, not because of her lovely and completely appropriate dress, but because of her shining intelligence. Tonight I am looking forward to hearing from one of the few First Ladies who is in her league – Hillary Clinton!

]]> By: voting mccain http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-273955 voting mccain Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:07:42 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-273955 am i the only one that can see that michelle had a great speech writer . talk about chainging your spots. i just could not beleive she was being honest . it was to scripted . you say mccain is to old . i'm not ready to let a rookie run this country. mccain is not bush , and in my heart i think he is the right man for the job . there can be change in this country and mccain is getting my vote , obama reminds me of a snake oil salesman , i'm not sure what he will say on the same subject from one week to another. obama is playing some of you as fools, but let us be thankful for the fools . but for them the rest of us could not succed am i the only one that can see that michelle had a great speech writer . talk about chainging your spots. i just could not beleive she was being honest . it was to scripted . you say mccain is to old . i'm not ready to let a rookie run this country. mccain is not bush , and in my heart i think he is the right man for the job . there can be change in this country and mccain is getting my vote , obama reminds me of a snake oil salesman , i'm not sure what he will say on the same subject from one week to another. obama is playing some of you as fools, but let us be thankful for the fools . but for them the rest of us could not succed

]]> By: Taaka http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/26/the-machine%e2%80%99s-flattening-of-michelle-obama/comment-page-2/#comment-273908 Taaka Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:48:26 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6635#comment-273908 Frankly: I think Cindy has an issue with Michelle Obama. Nevertheless I am excited about what the Obamas are doing as well, I believe that Michelle had to find herself on the political stage. Michelle Obama in the workplace may not be appropriate for the political stage, or the campaign trail. We saw that already and the "big boys" and of the media went crying about "angry militant black woman". Sometimes you have to do what you have to do in order to get where you need to be. I bleieve we saw the real Michelle Obama, just a different side, an adaptable Michelle. A quality that I think suites her well. Knowing which hat to wear at which time reflects wisdom on the part of the wearer. I'm just sorry that some bloggers don't have that same respect for her "choice of hats". Frankly: I think Cindy has an issue with Michelle Obama. Nevertheless I am excited about what the Obamas are doing as well, I believe that Michelle had to find herself on the political stage. Michelle Obama in the workplace may not be appropriate for the political stage, or the campaign trail. We saw that already and the "big boys" and of the media went crying about "angry militant black woman". Sometimes you have to do what you have to do in order to get where you need to be. I bleieve we saw the real Michelle Obama, just a different side, an adaptable Michelle. A quality that I think suites her well. Knowing which hat to wear at which time reflects wisdom on the part of the wearer. I'm just sorry that some bloggers don't have that same respect for her "choice of hats".

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