Monica – I think most people don’t think about the power that the First Lady has, so it’s interesting that you’ve pointed out that Michelle Obama could be very influential in the position. It’s almost like two people running for president! Thanks for sparking this idea – I’ll be thinking about this.
I would never have thought of her as a role-model, but then I have a rather negative impression of her, mostly based upon the time in February when she said that she was finally proud of her country. A first-lady should definitely be proud of her country for more reasons than that her husband is it’s leader. But maybe I’m wrong about her. Who knows . . .
Amanda, thanks. And I enjoyed your blog – I love meeting new bloggers through the comments section.
Michael, I agree, when I first heard about that I wasn’t so sure about her. But on The View last week she explained what she meant and how the media blew it out of proportion, and it seemed genuine to me. You can watch her entire interview from The View on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59twO1fJwtQ
Michele Obama, should Barack get elected, will benefit from Hillary Clinton’s years as First Lady. Hillary was the first woman in the White House with her own high-powered career (MO was a highly compensated, successful executive as well), who supported her family during her husband’s rise. Michele has followed that same path. The difference is, Hillary and Bill Clinton were talking as far back as college about how they wanted to improve the lives of the poor, the discriminated against, the invisible. And then they dedicated their lives to achieve those goals.
Hillary catches a lot of flack for her time on the Wal-Mart board, but I’m sure most don’t know that her focus and what she helped to change about the company was equal pay and advancement for women that didn’t exist before her arrival. She has also been an advocate for children from her days in college, and that has never stopped. There is no comparison to Hillary, she is unique and we are unlikely to see a woman of her importance again for awhile. Michele Obama should be grateful to walk in her footsteps — she is not even close to being as impressive.
After eight years of a very dull and bland First Lady, America is going to experience a very different style in Michelle Obama (should her husband win the Presidency of course – nothing can be taken for granted). I see nothing but positives in such a prospect.
Hey, Monica. Love this post. The best part is that you linked to her dress. I can think of very few women who serve as a good a role model as Michelle for how to dress to be taken seriously without looking dull.
Just wanted to tell you that I agree with most of what you said about the Hillary-to-Michelle thang. I would love to see Michelle Obama be first lady. Actually, I’d even rather see her as President than Hillary!
You are not wrong about her. Barack would have been better off marrying a bi racial lady or someone such as Tiger Woods married, as his racist mean spirited wife will do nothing but cause grief to his
time as president of the United States. He was raised by propr white folks and has a white way of looking at things. He is not biased at all, but rather worldy in that he has an Indonesian sister and lots of contacts with other nationlaities. His wife on the other hand is stuck on “slavery” still as the Jews could have been with their repressions but managed to get out of it and go on with their lives. Michelle will prove to be a stopping point and grind-stone in his presidency. Let us pray for Obama as he has so much to contend with, an oppressive black racist wife and the world to figure out, and he seems to be a genuinely nice person.
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Monica – I think most people don’t think about the power that the First Lady has, so it’s interesting that you’ve pointed out that Michelle Obama could be very influential in the position. It’s almost like two people running for president! Thanks for sparking this idea – I’ll be thinking about this.
I would never have thought of her as a role-model, but then I have a rather negative impression of her, mostly based upon the time in February when she said that she was finally proud of her country. A first-lady should definitely be proud of her country for more reasons than that her husband is it’s leader. But maybe I’m wrong about her. Who knows . . .
Amanda, thanks. And I enjoyed your blog – I love meeting new bloggers through the comments section.
Michael, I agree, when I first heard about that I wasn’t so sure about her. But on The View last week she explained what she meant and how the media blew it out of proportion, and it seemed genuine to me. You can watch her entire interview from The View on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59twO1fJwtQ
Michele Obama, should Barack get elected, will benefit from Hillary Clinton’s years as First Lady. Hillary was the first woman in the White House with her own high-powered career (MO was a highly compensated, successful executive as well), who supported her family during her husband’s rise. Michele has followed that same path. The difference is, Hillary and Bill Clinton were talking as far back as college about how they wanted to improve the lives of the poor, the discriminated against, the invisible. And then they dedicated their lives to achieve those goals.
Hillary catches a lot of flack for her time on the Wal-Mart board, but I’m sure most don’t know that her focus and what she helped to change about the company was equal pay and advancement for women that didn’t exist before her arrival. She has also been an advocate for children from her days in college, and that has never stopped. There is no comparison to Hillary, she is unique and we are unlikely to see a woman of her importance again for awhile. Michele Obama should be grateful to walk in her footsteps — she is not even close to being as impressive.
After eight years of a very dull and bland First Lady, America is going to experience a very different style in Michelle Obama (should her husband win the Presidency of course – nothing can be taken for granted). I see nothing but positives in such a prospect.
Hey, Monica. Love this post. The best part is that you linked to her dress. I can think of very few women who serve as a good a role model as Michelle for how to dress to be taken seriously without looking dull.
Penelope
Just wanted to tell you that I agree with most of what you said about the Hillary-to-Michelle thang. I would love to see Michelle Obama be first lady. Actually, I’d even rather see her as President than Hillary!
Monica,
It is great to see a consistent advocate for more women in leadership roles. Keep up the great work and the great advocacy.
- Mike
You are not wrong about her. Barack would have been better off marrying a bi racial lady or someone such as Tiger Woods married, as his racist mean spirited wife will do nothing but cause grief to his
time as president of the United States. He was raised by propr white folks and has a white way of looking at things. He is not biased at all, but rather worldy in that he has an Indonesian sister and lots of contacts with other nationlaities. His wife on the other hand is stuck on “slavery” still as the Jews could have been with their repressions but managed to get out of it and go on with their lives. Michelle will prove to be a stopping point and grind-stone in his presidency. Let us pray for Obama as he has so much to contend with, an oppressive black racist wife and the world to figure out, and he seems to be a genuinely nice person.
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