pixiamom
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posted on November 16, 2008 09:26:36 PM new
There are a handful of first ladies I truly admire. Strong women, able to maintain an equal partnership with their powerful husbands. In recent history: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, Hillary (I admire her abilities and dedication to the Democratic party, but doubt if I could have put up with Bill's infidelities). I'm ready to add Michelle Obama to the list. OK- she isn't the first lady yet. On the 60 minute interview tonight, she portrayed intellect and strength. Her partnership with Barrack is definitely as an equal.
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roadsmith
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posted on November 16, 2008 11:16:15 PM new
I like your list. We could add Abigail Adams to that, I think. And I agree that M. Obama is going to be a Very Impressive first lady. I can hardly wait!
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on November 17, 2008 03:45:58 AM new
I agree with your list, and would add one more:
I wasn't in tune with their religion and the administration had its issues, but I always had a warm spot in my heart for Rosalynn Carter.
I predict that the Obama family will be one that we're very proud of 4 (and then 8) years from now.
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hwahwa
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posted on November 17, 2008 04:34:06 AM new
Empress Dowager probably overqualifies,but she does a good job 'barfing',so we have to consider her as well.
Belching too!
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Economic Reform act of Chairman Obama of the socialist States of America :
10 ounces of meat per month,half a yard of cotton per year per adult.
Hellilujah!
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deichen
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posted on November 17, 2008 05:31:16 AM new
hwahwa,
You really are immature. Or is it that you are a sore loser? Either way, grow up.
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neglus
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posted on November 17, 2008 05:42:15 AM new
I am still trying to figure out which one "Empress Dowager" is ... Nancy Reagan, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon, Jackie O', Eleanor Roosevelt? (By definition, a "dowager" is a widow). It seems that many first ladies outlived their husbands. I can't see any of them belching or barfing.
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niel35
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posted on November 17, 2008 06:43:46 AM new
here she is..........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Dowager_Cixi
but wait, there's more
http://departments.kings.edu/womens_history/tzuhsi.html
[ edited by niel35 on Nov 17, 2008 06:46 AM ]
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neglus
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posted on November 17, 2008 07:20:46 AM new
Interesting niel - thanks for the links.
That Empress Dowager certainly takes the cake as most power hungry First Lady.
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deichen
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posted on November 17, 2008 07:41:11 AM new
She was largely conservative during her rule and refused reform of the political system.
Sounds like the kind of leader hwahwa wants! If you don't like America...you can always leave.
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bjboswell
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posted on November 17, 2008 08:50:14 AM new
Michelle and Barack last night impressed me as a couple who not only love each other but who see each other as equals in the partnership, that is any marriage. She will be a remarkable First Lady and after the last 8 years of ---- we deserve one.The best and only thing Laura Bush has done for me are the Christmas specials with HG TV. LOVE those white trees the first year! AND damn she didn't even do the work or think it up she just strolled through... kinda like her husband "comfortably numb!"
Thanks to Pink Floyd for the quote!
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cblev65252
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posted on November 17, 2008 04:46:19 PM new
The 60 Minutes interview was wonderful. They portrayed themselves as ordinary Americans, no different than any one of us. It's nice to have a young family in the White House again. I remember the Kennedy's and America's love of that young family.
hwahwa - Your party has had the White House for the last eight years. I hope you can be proud of the shape that party has left this country. Maybe you should at least give Obama a chance.
Cheryl
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ggardenour
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posted on November 18, 2008 12:23:25 PM new
Loved the interview! Down to earth folks. They have worked hard for everything they have. Good for them! Only in America! God I love this country!!
Michelle is at the top of my list of 1st Ladies. Spunky & smart just like my wife.
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