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Michelle Obama’s America–and mine

By Michelle Malkin • February 20, 2008 08:04 AM

Barack Obama–the guy who effectively mocked the Clintons for not saying what they mean–is now trying to spin his wife’s comments by explaining that she, uh, didn’t really mean what she said.

I give you your morning snort-starter:

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama sought Tuesday to clarify his wife’s statement that she is proud of the U.S. “for the first time in my adult life.” He said her newfound pride is about the political system and was not meant to disparage her country…”Statements like this are made and people try to take it out of context and make a great big deal out of it, and that isn’t at all what she meant,” Obama said. “What she meant was, this is the first time that she’s been proud of the politics of America,” he said. “Because she’s pretty cynical about the political process, and with good reason, and she’s not alone. But she has seen large numbers of people get involved in the process, and she’s encouraged.”

Jim Hoft has the vid of Michelle Obama repeating the line twice. She meant what she said.

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My column this week gives you two Michelles, two Americas. John Edwards was right after all!

Michelle Obama’s America—and mine
Michelle Malkin
Copyright Creators Syndicate 2008

Like Michelle Obama, I am a “woman of color.” Like Michelle Obama, I am a working mother of two young children. Like Michelle Obama, I am a member of the 13th Generation of Americans born since the founding of our great nation.

Unlike Michelle Obama, I can’t keep track of the number of times I’ve been proud—really proud—of my country since I was born and privileged to live in it.

At a speech in Milwaukee this week on behalf of her husband’s Democrat presidential campaign, Mrs. Obama remarked that “For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country, and not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change.”

Mrs. Obama’s statement was met with warm applause from other Barack supporters who have apparently also been devoid of pride in their country for their adult lifetimes. Or maybe it was just a Pavlovian response to the word “change.” What a sad, empty, narcissistic, ungrateful, unthinking lot.

I’m just seven years younger than Mrs. Obama. We’ve grown up and lived in the same era. And yet, her self-absorbed attitude is completely foreign to me. What planet is she living on? Since when was now the only time the American people have ever been “hungry for change?” Michelle, ma belle, Barack is not the center of the universe. Newsflash: The Obamas did not invent “change” any more than Hillary invented “leadership” or John McCain invented “straight talk.”

We were both adults when the Berlin Wall fell, Michelle. That was earth-shattering change.

We’ve lived through two decades’ worth of peaceful, if contentious election cycles under the rule of law that have brought about “change” and upheaval both good and bad.

We were adults through several launches of the Space Shuttle, in case you were snoozing. [Ed. note: Speaking of which, welcome back, Atlantis!] And as adults, we’ve witnessed and benefited from dizzyingly rapid advances in technology, communications, science, and medicine pioneered by American entrepreneurs who yearned and succeeded to change the world. You want “change?” Go ask the patients whose lives have been improved and extended by American pharmaceutical companies who have flourished under the best economic system in the world.

If the fall of communism, American ingenuity, and a robust constitutional republic don’t do it for you, hon, then how about American heroism and sacrifice?

How about every Memorial Day? Every Veteran’s Day? Every Independence Day? Every Medal of Honor ceremony? Has she never attended a welcome home ceremony for the troops?

For me, there’s the thrill of the Blue Angels roaring over cloudless skies. And the somber awe felt amid the hallowed waters that surround the sunken U.S.S. Arizona at the Pearl Harbor memorial.

Every naturalization ceremony I’ve attended, where hundreds of new Americans have raised their hands to swear an oath of allegiance to this land of liberty, has been a moment of pride for me. So have the awesome displays of American compassion at home and around the world. When millions of Americans rallied to help the victims of the 2005 tsunami in southern Asia—including members of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group that sped from Hong Kong to assist survivors—my heart filled with pride. It did again when the citizens of Houston opened their arms to Hurricane Katrina victims and folks across the country rushed to their churches, Salvation Army, and Red Cross offices to volunteer.

How about American resilience? Does that not make you proud? Only a heart of stone could be unmoved by the strength, valor and determination displayed in New York and Washington and Shanksville, Pa., on September 11, 2001.

I believe it was Michael Kinsley who quipped that a gaffe is when a politician tells the truth. In this case, it’s what happens when an elite Democrat politician’s wife says what a significant portion of the party’s base really believes to be the truth: That America is more a source of shame than pride.

Michelle Obama has achieved enormous professional success, political influence, and personal acclaim in America. Ivy League-educated, she’s been lauded by Essence magazine as one of the 25 World’s Most Inspiring Women; by Vanity Fair as one of the “10 World’s Best Dressed People; and named one of “The Harvard 100″ top influencers. She has had an amazingly blessed life. But you wouldn’t know it from her campaign rhetoric and her griping over her and her husband’s student loans.

For years, we’ve heard liberals get offended at any challenge to their patriotism. And so they are again aggrieved and rising to explain away Mrs. Obama’s remarks.

~~Like Lady MacBeth*,~~ Lady Michelle and her defenders protest too much.

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Update: Yes, my English teachers are going to kill me. The Shakespeare reference is to Hamlet, not MacBeth!

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#101

On February 20th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

Two words dakine learned this week and added to his vocabulary to impress us and show his superiority over us.

DUH-HUH
#102

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:00 pm, KaosKlerik said:

When millions of Americans rallied to help the victims of the 2005 tsunami in southern Asia—including members of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group that sped from Hong Kong to assist survivors—my heart filled with pride.

A co-worker told me today that the first wave of relief helicopters were launched before the carrier was in range for them to make a return trip without refueling (which I know can be done while in flight).

If this is true, it means those pilots put themselves at greater risk in order to get there just a few hours earlier.
#103

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:28 pm, Barry F. said:

Is it just me or does Michelle Obama look to be the equivalent for Barack Obama that Teresa Heinz was for John Kerry with her spontaneous utterances?

Like I said earlier, I don’t typically agree with Michael Kinsley but he may be on to something with his theory on gaffes. At this point, Michelle Obama is just as much a politician as her husband is in this race.
#104

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:44 pm, countrybumpkin said:

aj, Truman was pres when I was in seventh grade.

I’ve burned thru my three score and ten and I’m in Sudden Death Overtime.
#105

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm, RaisedRight said:

That’s right boys and girls, today’s secret word is demagogue. So, when you hear someone say it, jump up and down and scream real loud.
#106

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:53 pm, emjem24 said:

I got 4 words for Michelle Obama: bitter party of one.
#107

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:58 pm, emjem24 said:

Raisedright:

Don’t forget that other special word that Dakine likes to use: hyperbole. It’s a cool-sounding word and makes you look smart too. Oh, and it’s a favorite of high school English classes and SAT prep courses. For example: Dakine loves to use hyperbole to emphasize how self-righeous he/she can be on a daily basis.
#108

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:06 pm, shooter said:

SIMPLY GREAT, MICHELLE MALKIN!
I’m sure you could’ve gone on and on…I know I sure could.
this I wanted to see again…

Or maybe it was just a Pavlovian response to the word “change.” What a sad, empty, narcissistic, ungrateful, unthinking lot.

&

an elite Democrat politician’s wife says what a significant portion of the party’s base really believes to be the truth: That America is more a source of shame than pride.

BINGO!
I thought about starting a list, maybe someone will (or has) but there are not enough hours in the day to list how proud I am of America.
a few thoughts…..
Every Day we help and save lives in multiple other countries….on OUR dime.
Independence Day-Each and every year I thank GOD I live in America. ( actually I do this every day, but the 4th of July in America is soooo special)

Berlin Wall- I was inside East Berlin before the wall came down. No words can describe the sadness.
Maybe Mrs. B. Hussein should go live somewhere else, somewhere not “as free” as we are here in the US of A, for just a few years.

The truth is that she has told us what she believes.
Obama has hid what he really is, but thru his church and his voting and past life we now know what they both are.
Proud Americans, they are NOT!
Therefor -
They are NOT a couple that should EVER enter the halls of the White House.
NOT EVER!
#109

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:10 pm, RaisedRight said:

Good sentence (though I’m not sure anyone could exaggerate dakine’s self-righteousness.) I think he must have just learned hyperbole. But check out the “What Michelle Obama Said” thread, he’s been throwing demagogue around there too.
#110

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:13 pm, TK-421 said:

Things never change, and alot in the us feel like miss Obama. Most are easily bought with greed and promises of more. This nation isn’t the America my grandfather risked life and limb for.
#111

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:17 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

emjem and RR,

WOW, I am glad somebody else noticed. I thought it was just me.

Let’s see now, can I make a statement on this thread that will show I can do anything but humor that will add to it?

Demagoguery? Naw, been done.

Hyperbole? Naw, that has been done too.

Proud - nope.

Bingo - done.

HMMMMM
#112

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm, right_on said:

soap…you forgot “Goldwater Conservative.”
#113

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:24 pm, cpodug said:

Ok, soap - get your head out of the thesaurus
#114

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:25 pm, jamesgreenidge said:

Can’t See The Forest For The Trees To Appreciate

How can even the most jaded person not be proud of the 1st lunar landing — a true rite of passage of all humanity and civilization that will likely be the most — if not the only — major event remembered of our age a thousand years hence.

James Greenidge
Queens New York
#115

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:26 pm, Christinewjc said:

Great article Michele!

My post about this incident is entitled, Obama Rama Ding-BAT

Well, I wish I could just say that it was an ordinary, ding-bat kind of “verbal gaffe” or a “misstatement.” Why can’t we give her the benefit of the doubt? Because she went to another campaign stop in another state and said it again!!!

Obama delivered an amended version of the speech later that day in Madison, Wis.

“For the first time in my adult lifetime, I’m really proud of my country … not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change,” she said. “I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction and just not feeling so alone in my frustration and disappointment.”

The woman is intelligent, articulate, educated and savvy. The statement was obviously written in her campaign notes, too!! Can’t put the blame on ding-batism…

What’s worse is the fact that she didn’t come out and address the controversy herself. She apparently left it up to someone involved in the Obama campaign.

Not good.

Now, we find that Barack had to come out and defend her with his non-apologetic, spin-doctored, half-brained, “out of context” argument to get her off the hook. Give me a freakin’ break!! The woman clearly demonstrated what she really thinks about this country…and it’s not good! Shame on her!!!

Contrast that with what one would expect a future First Lady to say about her country:

“I am proud of my country,” John McCain’s wife, Cindy, said at a campaign stop in Brookfield, Wis., Tuesday. “I don’t know if you heard those words earlier … but I am very proud of my country.”

Barack might have even more skeletons in his closet…literally… if certain allegations against him turn out to be true!

No matter what, the “messiah” frenzy of his cult is creepy enough!
#116

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:29 pm, RaisedRight said:

Soap - uh oh, are you doing “your usual dance, which is to make some dopey and unoriginal comment that adds nothing to the discussion”? It’s a good thing we have bright, original, clever dictionary-users like dakine here to keep the discussion original.
#117

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, an-artist said:

great article, michelle. i can say that i have been more proud of america in my short 6 years of “adult life” - i am proud of america every day. and i don’t want someone who hasn’t been proud of the united states to be its first lady. i will bite my lip and vote mccain.
#118

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:52 pm, shooter said:

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:26 pm, Christinewjc

Welcome.?/?
O/T Haven’t seen you here before, but I appreciate your blog, and your comment above. Bless you.

back on topic…kinda…
Is that info at your link above real?
#119

On February 20th, 2008 at 2:58 pm, amboytimes said:

Suggested damage control for BHO,

For the fist time in my adult life, I’m proud of a bone-headed gaffe. It gives me hope…hope for real change.
#120

On February 20th, 2008 at 3:16 pm, Christinewjc said:

Hi Shooter,

I haven’t posted here in a long time, but I have been a member since Michele created this new blog.

The link that I provided was a list of Technorati blogs discussing the Larry Sinclair accusations against Barack Obama. There is a lot of speculation regarding whether or not the allegations are true; or, if this guy is a “plant” or just a “loon.” I’m just sharing the information that I have found out there. People can (and will) make up their own minds who to believe. I am just amazed that the MSM won’t even report it!! The only two places (besides blogs, so far) that I have found willing to even expose or discuss this topic are WorldNetDaily and The Cleveland Leader

Many commenters don’t want to believe it. Others, question why it isn’t being broadcasted on all the MSM networks. If this was about Bush? You’d see headlines that would make your head spin!

The MSM will try to keep silent on this accusation only because they are in love with their newfound messiah figure.

Yet, when President Bush was accused (wrongly, I might add) of shirking his National Guard duty, it was broadcast all over creation…even though it was PROVEN false.

What gives with the double standard??

The truth will come out. It always does. With 9 months until the general election vote, this is bound to make the airwaves!

Again…why the silence from the MSM?

Troubling….
#121

On February 20th, 2008 at 3:20 pm, cpodug said:

Christinewjc, it seems like you’ve answered your own question. Clearly a case of BDS as far as the Bush accusations are concerned, and for Obama, the MSM have pronounced him the “New Messiah” which means he can walk on water, etc.

And, yes, it IS troubling. More than just a little.
#122

On February 20th, 2008 at 3:44 pm, olympian2008 said:

Bill O’Reilly goes racist over Michelle Obama. Will Michelle Malkin report it???

O’Reilly: “I don’t want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there’s evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels”

Audio here.
#123

On February 20th, 2008 at 3:51 pm, huggybear said:

When even king of yellow journalism Bill O’Reilly doesn’t want to touch it, you know it’s a non-story [Yeah, he could have phrased it a little better, but he certainly deserves credit for this rare demonstration of journalistic restraint.]

Great column though, if only because it draws out classic commentary like this:

Of course, if the liberal elite had had their way 50+ years ago, her parents would have been sterilized, so there would be no Michelle Obama.

I’ve gotta give it to you, it’s pretty hard to argue with logic like that.
#124

On February 20th, 2008 at 3:54 pm, RaisedRight said:

I’m sure I will be attacked for this, but…
It sounds like O’Reilly was sort of defending MO, saying that we shouldn’t be attacking her until we’re sure that her record and feelings match her stupid statement.

More importantly, I don’t understand why just the mere mention of the word lynching is always a racist statement. As I understand it, lynching is not an act that has its sole history in racism.
#125

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, Brian72 said:

Olymipian2008 gets the gold medal for demagoguery and hyperbole, and out of context quoting!

Congratulations. What anthem should we play for you?
#126

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:06 pm, cpodug said:

RaisedRight said: I don’t understand why just the mere mention of the word lynching is always a racist statement.

Answer:

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone. “It means just what I choose it to mean - neither more or less.”
“The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.”
“The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master - that’s all.”
Lewis Carroll (1832 - 1898)
#127

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:08 pm, Jim M. said:

For those that have not noticed, O’Reilly is desparately trying to get BO on his show. He has done just about everything but break out the knee pads.

His position on MO is not surprising. He is not going to jeopardize getting BO on his show in any way, shape or form. O’Reilly has moved from “Fair and Balanced” to “Expedient and Slanted” in the interest of his own ratings. He’ll continue to carry Obama’s water because he perceives an Obama appearance on the Factor as some sort of major coups.
#128

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:08 pm, jim m said:

Michelle, I find it hard to believe that you think you are a woman “of color”. Am I a man of “color” because, as a guy with an Irish background I get sunburn?

And I will vote for Obama over McCain.
#129

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:14 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

Jim M.

I see your point about not wanting to be confused with the little guy!

YIKES!
#130

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:26 pm, JodyT said:

Regulus (#26) is in the same dog house as MM.

Your paraphrased quote is from “Horton Hatches an Egg.”
#131

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:29 pm, emjem24 said:

jim m:

It is a pity you will vote for the worst candidate for the military. You’re doing them no favors but then it’s not even about Mr. McCain it’s about your wants and needs. The blowback will be hideous but you will not care.

Michelle is a woman of color. She’s Philipino. I guess the only thing I share with you is the Irish ancestry. I’m as “peaches and cream” as they come but no one would comprehend that I also have Native American ancestry. Am I a woman of color?

What exactly is your point? Ms. Obama is saying she really doesn’t like her country because she feels let down as a black woman. I’m sick of blacks thinking people give a hoot that, well, they’re BLACK. It’s their behavior, their tolerance for violence and decay of their communities that I’m more concerned with. I live in a predominantly black community (thank God not permanently since I’m a military spouse) and have a front row seat to witness their carelessness and destruction.

Oh, and I guess the majority of the black population aren’t voting for Obama because he’s a “man of color.” Give me a break. Anybody who supports this empty suit really is naive, hopeless, or unworthy of my respect. I believe in IDEAS, LEADERSHIP, not pandering, empty promises (from either side) and the sick tactics this man uses in the quest for power.
#132

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:34 pm, cpodug said:

emj, you hit the nail square on the head - it’s all about power. It’s not about you or me or anybody else. It’s about the candidate’s and candidates wives/husbands egos. They could care less about you and me, except that we represent a vote to them.
#133

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:36 pm, almeehan said:

So she has been unhappy about the politics of America all her life: Politics of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Bill Clinton,Ronald Reagan? She is as shallow as her husband!
#134

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:38 pm, Alphonse said:

After this, if it comes down to Obama versus McCain, it is clear who’s the black candidate and who’s the Mexican candidate.
#135

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:40 pm, emjem24 said:

Olympian/Huggybear:

Up to your old garbage again I see. Your knowledge of Bill O’Reilly would fit on the tip of a sewing needle. Olympian- there was no implied racism in the “lynching” metaphor. Are you the PC police or what?

Huggybear- Bill O’Reilly is as much a yellow journalist as MSNBC’s Olbermann is an actual journalist. It’s pretty obvious that you two dislike this man so own up to it. Stop hiding behind your concern for Ms. Obama.

Jim M., I’ve had great conversations with you in the past, but you lost me with your “expedient and slanted” analysis. There have been studies that show that he’s tried to be the most fair of the commentary shows. How do you know that Obama will come and pay Bill a visit? Even Mr. O’Reilly hopes but an empty suit like Mr. Obama doesn’t want to be analyzed or put under examination. He will get that under Mr. O’Reilly so please give him that.

Also, Jim M., where are you getting this sense that Mr. O’Reilly is even remotely carrying water for Mr. Obama? Has he favored anyone so far? Where’s the beef?
#136

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:41 pm, RetFireman said:

He refuses to wear a flag on his lapel, she has never been proud of her country before today…this is the face of the Left…the face of their Saviour…the Empty Suit that they want to lead the country and protect us from the enemies of this country.

God help us all.
#137

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:41 pm, jim m said:

So, emjen, you’re telling me I should vote for McCain because of the “blowback” from people in uniform? Does that mean that you are accusing your spouse and others in the miliary about being so self centered and caring so little about this country and its ideals and security that they are going to “pick up their toys and go home” if their candidate isn’t elected?

Sounds to me like you’ve just insulted the US military.
#138

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:53 pm, emjem24 said:

jim m:

I never implied any type of “military blowback” whatsover and you know it. It sounds to me like you have an axe to grind against Mr. McCain. That is your choice, not mine. I’m merely speaking on the general blowback once Mr. Obama decides to pull our troops out of Iraq and let terrorists have their civil rights. Cannot wait for that, can you?

Sounds to me like you also don’t know know who you’re talking to. You see what you want to, don’t you jim m and to hell with everybody else. By the way, I’m a military spouse and I don’t speak for the military. I speak for myself. The military men and women will vote for whomever they please.

I never insulted the military since my husband is a part of it. I merely stated in a general way that the current modernization efforts and progress in building up the military to full strength will be stymied and any progress that has been made in Iraq or in African Command (and other current missions like Afghanistan) will cease to exist. Pardon me for not being specific enough.

Again, you, jim m, and others want to see what you want to see in Mr. Obama. I’m representing what I believe won’t be a good result for the military (and my family). The military is a reflection of society and they will vote for who they want. For you to insinuate I’m insulting both my husband and the US military is both arrogant and unfathomable.

Get a clue………….
#139

On February 20th, 2008 at 4:55 pm, graysonret said:

Okay, Michelle Obama…you’re proud of the US now. May I ask you a few questions? If so, why are you and your husband running for POTUS as a Democrat? In other words, why do you support a party that was the “slavery” party and the party of the Jim Crow laws and segregation? Why do you support a party that filibustered the 1964 Civil Rights Act and every one before that? Why do you support a party that has kept the black population down, by feeding them entitlements to keep them from succeeding and improving themselves? Why does your party keep forcing them down with programs that keep them from the American dream? Now that you’re up there with the “rich”, is your husband planning to continue this put-down? More entitlements and welfare, Ms. Obama, when most black kids quit school, give up, and 75% of babies are illegitimate? It wasn’t like that before the 60s. Is your husband going to blame the “rich”…like you, Kennedy, Pelosi, the Clintons and Reid? So you’re proud of the U.S. now….proud of what? That some black inexperienced senator is ahead in the delegates, who, if he wins, will wind up cowtowing to the democratic leaders, simply because of the inexperience?
#140

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:05 pm, blues said:

Great article,MM.Don’t think I could add anything to this thread,without repeating what others have already said.
#141

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:09 pm, KaosKlerik said:

On February 20th, 2008 at 1:45 pm, RaisedRight said:
That’s right boys and girls, today’s secret word is demagogue. So, when you hear someone say it, jump up and down and scream real loud.

The next time a moonbat says Republican is in the dictionary between reptile and repugnant, remind them that Democrat(ic) is between demagogue and demonize.
#142

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:13 pm, letget said:

MM is a truly special lady. Intellegent, lovely, and has done a good job with her life and business.
I hear people ask, ‘what has BHO ever done’? Well, all I can think of is he married a gal with a big mouth that if not kept closed, will do great harm to him. Actually, she is telling all America what they both think of all of us. I hope she keeps up with letting us all know. Keep up the interviews gal. So sad, there are so many under-intellegent people who are voting for her husband.
L.
#143

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:39 pm, bear1909 said:

Michelle Obama representing the goodwill of her Nation, a Nation she is now opportunistically proud of because Hussein Obama is running for President.

Picture it. Two Ivy league educated nihilists who are bored and underinformed about their own populace.

Picture it. Michelle and Hussein Obama nodding like bobble heads as Hamas and Hezbollah leaders complain about the brutality of Israel.

Picture it. Michelle and Hussein Obama nodding like bobble heads as their White House guest George Soros tells them how the dollar should be gutted and the American people betrayed further.

Picture it. Michelle and Hussein Obama raise your taxes 25% because they are making a “Change” in America.

Picture it. Michelle and the Commander in Chief gut the military spending budget because Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranians think it’s the right thing to do.

Get ready to clench your ankles everybody…..Make Michelle Obama proud.
#144

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:42 pm, USMCgramma said:

Just saw you on Fox News…yeah!
#145

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:47 pm, letget said:

Loved seeing you on Fox calling BHO the ‘messiah’. Sorta think they weren’t ready for that. You should have seen their face!
L.
#146

On February 20th, 2008 at 5:55 pm, old trooper said:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

Damage control. Too little and way too late. HAH!
Insincere and not credible.
#147

On February 20th, 2008 at 6:12 pm, navywife91 said:

olympian2008 said:
Bill O’Reilly goes racist over Michelle Obama. Will Michelle Malkin report it???

O’Reilly: “I don’t want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there’s evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels”

We’ve had our share of idiots posting here who have made some racist statements and have been summarily kicked out. Sounds to me like you’re looking to find something offensive with your off topic post. I’m sure I’m not the only one here who doesn’t find racism in O’Reilly’s statement.
#148

On February 20th, 2008 at 6:27 pm, Laree said:

Lynching term again? Someone pushing lynching as a code word for racism? Educate yourself- people of color, in South Carolina known as Regulators, were said to have started the practice. Have a look if you don’t believe me it’s PBS famous frontline families.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/secret/famous/gibsonfamily.html
#149

On February 20th, 2008 at 6:31 pm, huggybear said:

Huggybear- Bill O’Reilly is as much a yellow journalist as MSNBC’s Olbermann is an actual journalist. It’s pretty obvious that you two dislike this man so own up to it. Stop hiding behind your concern for Ms. Obama.

I didn’t mean to insinuate I don’t like Bill O’Reilly; I meant to say it outright. My apologies if that wasn’t made clear with my “yellow journalist” comment, even though I am giving him credit where I think it’s due. And just for the record, I watch his show regularly.

And at what point have I ever said anything in defense of Keith Olbermann? You will be glad to know [or quite possibly very disappointed] - I don’t hold him in very high regard either. And just for the record, I never watch his show.
#150

On February 20th, 2008 at 6:48 pm, GaijinBob said:

When millions of Americans rallied to help the victims of the 2005 tsunami in southern Asia

Nit pick alert!
The tsunami was December 26, 2004.
So where’s my no-prize?
#151

On February 20th, 2008 at 7:04 pm, zorro said:

As I mentioned early this morning in the headline section of Hot Air, in reference to your opinion piece, I am sure President Ronald Reagan and John Wayne are smiling. Thanks for being a great communicator.
#152

On February 20th, 2008 at 7:51 pm, Jim M. said:

emjem

First, plese recognize there is mischief about. There is another poster here who uses the name “jim m” (small letters). I use “Jim M”.

As for O’Reilly, I am not a fan. I think he is a pompous windbag who has abandoned his original fair and balanced schtick for self promotion. He has some good points now and then, but the good seems to be at greater and greater intervals. I thought he really blew it when he basically backed Geraldo when the dirt bag made the statement that he would spit on our Hostess. Just my opinion.
#153

On February 20th, 2008 at 7:53 pm, John Ansell said:

this should bring pride to all of us.
#154

On February 20th, 2008 at 8:20 pm, zorro said:

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division conducted Operation Helsinki Feb. 15 to clear out al Qaeda fighters from an area here that has typically not received much attention from Coalition Forces.

Thanks John, you’re right. Very proud!
USA USA USA!
#155

On February 20th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, Barry F. said:

Well. Well. Well. The NYT is doing its part to turn attention away from Michelle Obama not being proud of America for 45 years to a piece they worked up on John McCain and Vicki Iseman, a lobbyist, and an alleged inappropriate relationship.

Hannity & Colmes reported that The New Republic, that bastion of credible ‘news’, pushed the NYT to run with it by threatening to run a piece on them sitting on it. Hmmmm?

Didn’t take them too long to turn on McCain to take some heat off Obama’s wife.
#156

On February 20th, 2008 at 9:59 pm, winemkr said:

I have finally had a chance to read your original post Michelle (Malkin).

And I have only one thing to say to you.

I love you. Not as much as your husband and children, but I do truly love you.

Semper Fi my fellow American

winemkr
#157

On February 21st, 2008 at 12:28 am, Christinewjc said:

On the way home from dinner this evening, I was listening to the Mark Levin talk radio show. He shared an audio clip of Michele Obama, apparently speaking to the minions of cult members that are following her husband and his Soviet Socialist Republik ambitions of “change” for this country.

I need to go on a search to find her exact words. It was unbelievable people!! She was saying things like, “you will work for Obama,” and “you will not go back to your unproductive, uninvolved lives.” Levin stated that it sounded like the socialist activist Angela Davis of the 1960’s!!!

I just listened to the downloaded copy of today’s show and then converted the exact quote from the audio taped segment which was broadcast just 15 minutes ago.

I suggest that everyone reading here listen to Mark’s broadcast…he sees right through the deceptions of that man!

Here is what Michele Obama said in the audio clip:

…and Barack Obama will require you to work. He is going to demand that you shed your cynicism, that you put down your divisions. That you come out of your isolationism. That you come out of your comfort zones. That you push yourselves to be better. And that you engage. Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual - uninvolved, uninformed…

Mark then asks if it was a clip from Angela Davis! Sure sounded like her…doesn’t it?

Sheesh!!

Boy…is our country in trouble if Obama gets into office…
#158

On February 21st, 2008 at 5:39 am, graysonret said:

Sounds like Obama is running for dictator, rather than President. Is he trying to be another Castro?
#159

On February 21st, 2008 at 7:46 am, Prime Director said:

it was Michael Kinsley who quipped that a gaffe is when a politician tells the truth. In this case, it’s what happens when an elite Democrat politician’s wife says what a significant portion of the party’s base really believes to be the truth: That America is more a source of shame than pride.

Everyone who’s proud to be citizen of the world knows in their bleeding heart of hearts that patriotism is jinogoism.

Our nation is like an egg, in which the progressive spirit is incubating and from which it will one day emerge, shattering Amerikkka to pieces in the process.

Progressives like Michelle Obama love what Amerikka will one day become. Right now, however, Amerikka is just a source of shame. A humbled and chastened Amerikkka will be the Obamas’s gift to the world.

Treason to Amerikkka is loyalty to humanity.
#160

On February 21st, 2008 at 7:52 am, Prime Director said:

On-my-soap-box, emjem24 and RaisedRight:

I’m pretty sure dakine’s mommy gave him a word of the day calendar for Christmas.
#161

On February 21st, 2008 at 9:13 am, emjem24 said:

Christine:

Great quote. I hadn’t heard the whole context of Michelle Obama’s socialist rhetoric. I will have to listen to Mark’s take. When I read your quote, I couldn’t believe it. Is Obama running for the new dictator of Cuba? Americans need to really do some hard analysis of this man unless they’re scared of what they might find.

There’s an interesting article that you can link off of Drudge to Politico about this growing “cult” or “movement” for Obama. Just look at the interesting, negative reaction. I find it hilarious that people are calling Obama’s candidacy a “movement” and those who raise doubts about him or critical questions are “cynics,” “divisive,” or favor “insiders.” When I read this article, and the array of Obama supporter reactions, I was further convinced that many people buy the packaging but never want to see what’s inside.
#162

On February 21st, 2008 at 1:37 pm, notanexpert said:

Something else to be proud of, from the AP:

“A U.S. Navy cruiser blasted a disabled spy satellite with a pinpoint missile strike that achieved the main mission of exploding a tank of toxic fuel 130 miles above the Pacific Ocean, defense officials said.”

How many nations could do that?