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Michelle Obama, Part II
Several weeks ago, I wrote a piece covering the increased attention which has been afforded to Michelle Obama in the wake of her husband's rising star. At the time, I was generally neutral toward Mrs. Obama. I simply noted several controversial statements made by the would-be First Lady and the discomfort they provoked from sources inside and without the Obama campaign.
The New Yorker is publishing a long article on Michelle Obama next week. While the majority of the article mundanely forwards the observation that Mrs. Obama is a rather likable, no-nonsense sort of dame, there are disturbing revelations when the article recites the substance of Mrs. Obama's stump speech.
Mrs. Obama regards America as "just downright mean," and Americans as "guided by fear," America is a nation of cynics, sloths, and complacents, "and it's gotten worse over my lifetime.... The life that I'm talking about that most people are living has gotten progressively worse since I was a little girl."
These statements come on the heels of her earlier admission: "For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country."
When Michelle Obama was born, racial intermarriage was against the law in at least two dozen states. Governors were standing in front of university and classroom doors, attempting to bar black children and teenagers from entering white-only institutions. The per capita income of African Americans has risen sixteen-fold over the past 40 years. Black homeownership has risen tenfold. The black poverty rate has declined from 75 percent to 25 percent.
Over the past 13 years, a breathtaking drop in the crime rate has made poor black neighborhoods safe and habitable in cities across the country for the first time in Michelle Obama's lifetime - since the crime spiral that made them intolerable places to live began in the year of her birth, 1964. There are about 350 different categories in which life for black people in particular is so far superior to what it had been in her infancy
Michelle Obama's inverted views on American progress and bitterness over the "struggles" of her life as a Princeton undergrad, Harvard law, multi-millionaire Senator's wife on the campaign trail to the White House all seem a bit ... much. For all of the New Yorker's gushing about Mrs. Obama's "in-touch" personality, the disgruntled elitist seems, as Podhoretz captures, to have "a chip on her shoulder."
There seems to be an inescapable sense that Michelle Obama doesn't much like America. Her pastor, whom she defends as a grandfatherly figure to whom she must remain loyal, espouses a vile, anti-American, racist vulgarity surpassed only by his mentor - Louis Farrakhan. Despite lobbying from the campaign to soften her vitriolic tone, Michelle Obama has persisted in her unrelenting disparagement of America and American culture (indeed, American citizens).
Such talk smacks of the spoiled, privileged, yet unsatisfied and ever-resentful temperament which white America is loathe to stomach from a prominent politician aiming to draw on moderate support. While Mrs. Obama is undeniably charming and pleasant, her views are not-so-subtly anti-American. While she does not subscribe to the outward appearance and stylistic disquisition of "black power" radicals and racist separationist, I see no substantive difference in the perspective and message emanating from these groups and Mrs. Obama.
Of all those standing on the stage in hopes of gaining the keys to the White House, the most radical might prove to be the one who seemed the least controversial. America might take care to notice the wolf in sheep's clothing.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 3)Jaki Baez11:52AMMar 7th 2008
This woman has made it clear that she dislikes whites, I believe if her husband does not win, she will be the first marching with the likes of Jesse and Sharpton trying to scare other races with possible riots. She is not fit to govern us. As for her husband, he has enough problems arising in the near months, the muslim website that caters to him and have helping him with large donations, his possible sexual accusation, which might end up in court, even if it might not be true, his Rezio connections, and many other obstacles that might hinder his chances. Watch, she will be the first that will say "that white lady">
1stimepost12:10PMMar 7th 2008
wow... that was the most ridiculous diatribe I have ever read...please keep your disturbing indictment of Mrs. Obama to yourself next time...I'm an American, and I am not offended that she has the courage to demand a "better" nation for us all...I'm surprised you haven't been fired for writing #$%^ like this...I'll bet good money you are taking quotes out of context and mangling them around in your very small and spacious little brain...
Rob12:14PMMar 7th 2008
NO-BAMA-MANIAC's
Listen up and listen close . Time to go to Pennsylvania and cast your votes . But before you do make up your mind's , 48% of American's are not blind . They say the link's to islam is fake , but brother can you afford this mistake ? The undoing would be way to great . Best not make a voting mistake....
FOXYLYNX12:21PMMar 7th 2008
I THINK YOU HAVE CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF MICHELE OBAMA - SHE DOES HAVE A VERY BIG CHIP ON HER SHOLDERS. SHE IS PRIVALEGED COMPARED TO MOST AMERICANS AND SHOULD BE GRATEFUL INSTEAD OF SO DOUR. SHE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE LIMELIGHT NOW - BECAUSE SHE WILL PUT HER FOOT IN HER MOUTH AGAIN AND TURN AMERICANS AGAINST HER HUSBAND - SHE IS NOT AN ASSET TO HIS CAMPAIGN.
Charles12:23PMMar 7th 2008
Didn't know a journalist (if thats what you call yourself), could read minds. Why not ask her directly, what she meant, but no, you want to inject your interpretation. When people watch and listen to someone make a statemnt, we dont need some talking head to tell us what we just heard. Most of the opinions and analysis aired today is no more than visual junk mail, no matter what you do, you keep getting the same crap over and over and over every day. To bad you work for ratings.
Diana12:25PMMar 7th 2008
You guys......you've gotta see this video of a blunder made by
Obama's SR FOREIGN POLICY ADVISOR,
Susan Rice, in which she tells Tucker (No, don't watch him,
I found it on Dan Abrams!) Carlson in response to a question about
readiness and foreign policy experience "They're BOTH not ready to
have that 3 AM phone call"!! Huh? DOH! Great spokesperson! She and
GOOLSBY ought to get together and have a group....LMAO!
HILLarious.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/barack-obama-3am-advisor-susan-rice/2679484292
As Michael Kinsley once said "A gaffe in politics is where you
accidentally get caught saying what is actually true" ! Guess it's
amateur hour over at the Obama campaign!
Pjayee12:43PMMar 7th 2008
I posted last night the article I found of what she said Yes I have , Michelle Obama said in an article Printed in the New Yorker Obama begins with a broad assessment of life in America in 2008, and life is not good: we're a divided country, we're a country that is "just downright mean," we are "guided by fear," we're a nation of cynics, sloths, and complacents. "We have become a nation of struggling folks who are barely making it every day," she said, as heads bobbed in the pews. "Folks are just jammed up, and it's gotten worse over my lifetime. And, doggone it, I'm young. Forty-four!" Is this the women we want in the White House. Her husband stands for change and uniting and M. Obama stands for tearing us apart.
doeadeer312:53PMMar 7th 2008
Well, I think this report is biased on the other side, and I am a Clinton supporter.
Obama's church isn't racist per se, but it appears to be almost Black separatist, which sincerely bothers me if Obama is supposedly is "going to bring us all together." I question how someone who has chosen to attend this type of church for twenty years cannot have been affected by it.
It is not a integrated church, let's just say that.
doeadeer312:55PMMar 7th 2008
Though I agree, Michelle Obama is not going to play with middle American.
For that matter, neither is Obama.
TJ1:01PMMar 7th 2008
I HEAR AN OBAMA ADVISOR IS CALLING HILLARY NAMES. WHY DID HE LEAVE. IS HE AFRAID WE MIGHT HAVE MORE VOCABULARY THAN HE DOES.
THIS ADVISOR JUST REPEATED IN PUBLIC WHAT THEY'VE BEEN SAYING IN PRIVATE AT THE OBAMA HQ
WE NOW KNOW THE MESSIAH IS NO SAINT-HE LIES, HE PLAGIARIZES AND CALLS WOMEN NAMES.
WHEN OBAMA WINS HE IS TOUGH, ROCKSTAR , MESSIAH ETC
WHEN A WOMAN WINS
THE NAME-CALLING BEGINS.
WELL, HE WAS RIGHT IN A SENSE. HER WIN WAS MONSTROUS
A WINNER AND A CHAMP , THAT'S OUR HILLARY!!!!!!!
TJ1:13PMMar 7th 2008
LONG LIVE THE CLINTONS AND BALANCED BUDGETS AND JOBS!!!
"ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID"
I JUST WANT SOMEONE WHO IS CAPABLE OF FIXING THIS ECONOMIC MESS AND HILLARY IS HER.
I DONT WANNA KNOW WHO IS SCREWING WHO AND WHO ANGRY AT WHAT WHO?---
I DONT WANT TO HEAR A THING ABOUT MICHELE OBAMA AND HER ANGER. AS A SUCCESSFUL BLACK AMERICAN, LIVING IN A $2 MILLION DOLLAR HOME, SHE HAS NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT.
lulu1:17PMMar 7th 2008
There is a reason Michelle Obama's Princeton thesis is being withheld from the public until AFTER the November election. Now I know why.
edouard1:22PMMar 7th 2008
Mrs Obama wrote her thesis in university based on her upbringing and her new environment at Princeton. Honesty, as part of the process of self-appraisal in support of a scholarly research project should be seen in the era in which it was written.
With my life, I will say that Mrs Obama has been the most forthright of all the talking heads out there!
Let's look at it another way.
a. If her scholarship is that bad, why play it up to what it is now? What is the purpose of the game in the media?
b. If her scholarship is an honest portrayal of the individual doing the project, why is such great scholarship demeaned as it is today?
c. Why not check the thesis project(s) of other candidates significant others and compare them? If valid for one, it is valid for all! Don't ya think so?
d. Sen. (former, I think) Robert Byrd and a few others were grand poombas associated with unAmerican and domestic terror activities and they gave up their ways to represent all Americans. They claimed to be sincere but I do not and have never believed them but despite that fact, they have become exemplar representatives of what the nation has become! Michele Obama has never participated in such activities but has spoken her heart and mind?
She is a villan because she reminds people of the negative America of yesterday but she carries herself with the dignity of any human being.
God Bless AMerica and Everyplace else
tfitz10171:29PMMar 7th 2008
Justin, you've got a long ways to go before I can safely believe you are being 'unbiased'.
Anyone who sees what has happened to our 'middle class' and the cynical manipulation of a fearful populace and does not speak out is certainly no 'patriot'.
This patriotism thing appears to be your last refuge.
tfitz10171:34PMMar 7th 2008
TJ. it's the war AND the economy, stupid.
Hillary seems to be snuggling up to John McCain in order to get some of that good 'war hero' mojo but in the end it will just make for another frightening celebrity video.
tzada1:35PMMar 7th 2008
Very accurate and timely article. I voted for Mr Obama in the primary and was well on my way to voting for him in the general. Asked my children and friends to do the same. Then Mrs Bitterness opened her mouth and made me rethink that vote. Since her "proud" remark, I started to research. This turned up plenty of things to cause alarm. Things that most media either don't want people to know or don't say it to avoid the racial hate that spews from the Obama supporters.
Cateyespretty1:44PMMar 7th 2008
I don't think Clinton is a Monster,but i know she will stoop to the lowest to get what she can.Years ago when Bill was President, i looked up to her and knew that she was the mastermind behind her husbands presidency.But today, after seeing her go against the President,General Petraeus,our troops,the surge and not working with the House to help our Country, i have lost all respect for her.We are striving for a Democracy and Clinton of all people should know that the Dems and Republicans need to come together to get Our Country back the way it use to be.Instead,she chooses to be as divisive as they come.Now Clinton is calling for a "Time Out "from any new Trade Pacts,knowing that our economy is hurting.Barack Obama with his Empty Rhetoric and Bipartanship is no better for our Country.That is why "Senator John McCain" from Day One is the only Candidate,Front Runner ,Commander and Chief,who can straighten this Country out again.We need Unity to strengthen our Country, not more people trying to divide us.And especially the US candidates running for office.Sometimes it makes me wonder who's side they are on.JohnMcCain has my vote ! www.JohnMcCain.com
Diana2:06PMMar 7th 2008
Another example of amateur hour at the Obama camp:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/07/breaking-obama-advisor-resigns-over-comment/
Diane2:22PMMar 7th 2008
Here is a piece from the article....
I asked her if she was offended by Bill Clinton’s use of the phrase “fairy tale” to describe her husband’s characterization of his position on the Iraq War. At first, Obama responded with a curt “No.” But, after a few seconds, she affected a funny voice. “I want to rip his eyes out!” she said, clawing at the air with her fingernails. One of her advisers gave her a nervous look. “Kidding!” Obama said. “See, this is what gets me into trouble.”
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new2008america11:40AMMar 7th 2008
THERE WERE 8 YEARS OF GREAT ECONOMY DURING THE CLINTON YEARS.
I'M TIRED OF HIGH GAS PRICES AND A SINKING ECONOMY.
HILLARY IS A GOOD, DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING PERSON WHO CAN TURN IT AROUND.
SHE CARES ABOUT THE COUNTRY AND ALL OF US.
VOTE HER IN, LET HER WORK.
AND WATCH IT HAPPEN.
WE WILL ALL BENEFIT.