Posted by SjP of Sojourner’s Place
With so much focus on the Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, Gov. Sarah Palin, there doesn’t appear to be much out there in the blogosphere related to Michelle. Sure, there remain a couple of blogs, like Scared of Sarah, who continue to suggest that Michelle plays the race card or her “racist” thesis (see here, here, and here). Nothing new.
Still other blogs appear to be into Michelle’s appearance or what she wears. Nitro:Licious really liked seeing Michelle in an H&M dress while boarding a plane. Blog 55 Secret Street has a spread featuring the sheaths shes worn. And The Cut also approved of the H&M noting that it cost far less than one of Cindy McCain’s $300K outfits. So if you want to get more Michelle fashion critiques, you can go here, here, and here.
And of course if your interested in learning about Michelle “on the stump”, you might want to check out her itinerary here, here, here, and here. But you might prefer reading the spin on Michelle’s efforts to create a program that locates community doctors for low-income people to receive basic medical treatment. For some, these efforts translate into Michelle wanting to deny medical care to low-income patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center. You can read their takes on this here, here, here, and here.
Finally, it seems that Michelle’s great-great-grandfather was a slave and lived on a plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina. You can read more about Michelle’s quest to trace her roots here, here, here, and here.
So to sum it all up, this blog round-up is a report of the “same old stuff just warmed” over.
13 Comments, Comment or Ping
admin
Yep, things are kind of slow except for the same stuff warmed over. Things will likely pick up later in the month.
Oct 3rd, 2008
Lynne
Its gonna be so cool to see her as the First Lady!
Oct 3rd, 2008
Tris
Hey guys, i’d like to share this video with you. Great video about voting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYnfhFlS6U8 if you don’t vote you can’t complain. We all need to voice out opinions at the polls no matter who you vote for. Let me know what you think, thanks.
Oct 3rd, 2008
Merri
With the last few days of the campaign winding down and the increase in negative ads, I want to share a quick story of my wonderful experience with meeting Michelle Obama.
In July I opened my office in a retirement community allowing me to provide services to the residents. During my first week there I heard of a 90 year old resident named Pearl who has received an invitation to a luncheon sponsored by the Governor of Washington introducing Michelle Obama. As a former campaigner of past governors and senators, she was thrilled that she was remembered and was considered on going. Knowing this I called and told her I would volunteer to take her. After much deliberation over the cost of (a $200 donation) and input from others telling her she should save her money, she decided she take me up on my offer replying “ I feel I will be real sorry if I don’t”.
After two weeks of anticipation and several conversations with Pearl who could not contain her excitement, the day finally arrived.
When I arrived at her door, I was awarded with a corsage from Pearl’s boyfriend . After some struggle and our corsages in place we were off. In anticipation of a large crowd and a lot of walking I arrange to take a wheelchair with us. As we entered the event we found ourselves amongst approximately 1500 people. She took a seat at our table located in the back of the hall. We obviously were not part of the big donor tables in front us. I introduced Pearl to members of our table cuing her to tell them about her early years campaigning for Scoop Jackson. I really wanted her to be apart of the event and not just one of many donors. We sat quietly though the speeches and watched Michelle deliver a very emotional and thoughtful speech. Upon conclusion, Pearl was ready to leave as others starting to head for the door. “Not so fast “ I told Pearl I wanted more for her. I saw a crowd had gathered in front of the stage where Michelle was standing. I managed to push Pearly in her wheel chair sometimes having to lift the chair to clear the cables across the floor. We managed to get right in front of stage where Michelle was, but the crowds would not yield. Pearl feeling cornered began to yell “Get out of our way” Unfortunately her cries did us no good so I retreated while thinking I needed to find another way. Looking across the room I saw that there was no one at the end of the stage. I told Pearl “we have one more try”. Situated in that spot at the end of the stage we watched Michelle getting closer to us. “I think she will come to us “ I said to Pearl prompting her to. “Stand Up!.” Suddenly Michelle was standing in front of us. All I could think to say was “Michelle this is Pearl!”. Michelle reached over and gave Pearl a big hug followed by a kiss on the cheek while saying “Oh Pearl . Thank you so much for coming” All I could do was give her a thumbs up as she passed by me and thanked the crowd before leaving. My immediate response was “Pearl we did it!. “ Pearl exclaimed : She kissed me! I am in love! “
Reflecting on my experience that day I felt I made a huge difference in someone’s life and that Michelle Obama through her kind and thoughtful response had reinforced my belief that these individual actions make the world a better place.
Oct 5th, 2008
Evangelisa
Great blog. You are absolutely right about Michelle Obama not getting as much media and online coverage. Check out a feature we posted on her
http://forwomenonline.com/when-i-grow-up-i-want-to-be-michelle-obama-profile-of/
I hope to increase awareness about the many accomplishments of this dynamic woman!
Oct 7th, 2008
Lee
Evangelisa,
I can only say that your profound pleasure is my greatest hope!!.
Oct 8th, 2008
sandra reynolds
Dear Mrs. Obama
I have been following the american elections( I’m a canadian.) I so wish I was an american right now, your husband would get my vote.I admire him he dosen’t trash Mr.Mccain he just deals with issues that are so important to your country, but not only yours ours too.We rely on your country quite a lot. I cannot vote for your husband but what I can do is pray and pray I will every day.God bless you and your family and God bless your United states.Your husband will be a wonderful president
Sandra Reynolds
Thunder Bay Ontario Canada
Oct 9th, 2008
Gail Edelstein
I am following the US election from Cape Town South Africa. It’s incredibly exciting and I am rooting for Barack Obama-his charisma, enthusiasm, sincerity, intelligence and ‘heart’, is so endearing and is inspirational and refreshing. I have just watched a recorded episode of Michelle Obama on Larry King. Michelle, you rock; you deserve to be First Lady. Your values, exceptional eloquence, confidence and presence are just what America needs to improve the unfortunate image that the current regime portrays. I cannot believe that the American population are not totally inspired by you as a couple-your incredible synergy which is electric and tangible to those who have never met you ( and never heard of you prior to this campaign)! I wish you both the best for Nov 4th-I know you are definately going to win with an enormous margin…I certainly hope you do!! I’d love to meet you both. If ever you come to South Africa… my country is so beautiful and worth a visit and you have my email address…let me know!!!! One last comment-you have made mince meat of John McCain in the debates…you’re absolutely brilliant, cool, calm and collected; as did Mr. Biden in his onslaught with the Caboose shooting Governor from Alaska!!!
Oct 9th, 2008
Meme Polk
Dear Mrs. Obama,
I am a Barack Obama supporter 100%. I do not understand how the
media is overlooking 2 things where Sarah Palin is concerned.
1. Her husband belongs to an organization until recently wanted
Alaska to secede from the United States. Sarah was in agreement.
2. A closer look needs to be taken at her “strange religion”. She had
a “medicine man” praying for her to be elected govenor of Alaska. Why
are these issues being ignored?
Oct 9th, 2008
Marilyn Bloch
Dear Ms. Obama:
I wish you could talk to your husband about Education Loans. They are very costly and the interest goes up on them, and in this economy it is hard for a recent college grad to get a job. I was accepted in South College for Nursing, and at my age of 59 I fear if I do not get a job right away I will not be able to pay back the loan. Also, because of the fact that these loans are not dischargeable in Bankruptcy Court is unconstitutional as all other debts are dischargeable if the person cannot pay them. I need you help with this problem. Voc. Rehab. denied me benefits but I worry if I take this loan I will have problems paying it back. Many of my annuities lost value and I cannot make up the money without a job.
Marilyn Bloch
Oct 12th, 2008
Marilyn Bloch
I was accepted to nursing school but fear taking a loan if I cannot get a job. I understand that these loans are not dischargeable in Bankruptcy if the person cannot get a job. It is not fair that these loans cannot be discharged in Bankruptcy as others can, be discharged in Bankruptcy and why is this fact done? I lost assets on my annuity and was denied funding for college by Florida Vocational Rehabilitation. So the government gives them the money but they do not give it out to all that are legally entitled to it. So I would have to take a loan for my nursing school. Ask your husband to change the law on Education loans so that if a person cannot get a job they would be relieved of the debt in Bankruptcy Court as this is only fair. All other debts can be wiped out in Bankruptcy Court so why should loans be exempt from the Bankruptcy Law.
Marilyn Bloch
Oct 12th, 2008
Celeste Alexander
Michelle Obama, I am sorry to say, is an arrogant opportunist. Forgive me for writing this, but someone must be courageous enough to start reporting the truth and get over this perplexing fantasy of Michelle-worship. She earned over $300,000 at the University of Chicago Hospital for her role in denying medical treatment to poor patients (the majority of them minorities), and dumping them on other hospitals. This was because it was not in the economical interest of the University of Chicago (located in a depressed, African-American section of Chicago), to treat these patients. How does this qualify as anything but self-serving?
Furthermore, I just do not get this enthusiasm for her so-called style. I was always brought up that in business situations, a woman should cover her arms. What is with her constant bare arms? It is unbecoming of a lady, especially one over the age of forty. What will she do in January? Well, let us remember, she has not been proud to be an American (until Barack strong-armed Hillary out of the election).
Oct 20th, 2008
Beverly Norman
Mrs. Obama, I want to thank you and Barack for being real. In all these months being able to write on the computer to you and Barack and keep encouraging you makes me feel like your Mother or Grandmother giving you advice. You have done it right and made me admire you Obamas even more than I did the first time I saw Barack four years ago.
Even during the primary and now that the GOP is going at you. You both have stayed above the frey and delivered the message. If people in this country do not KNOW you by now they have not taken the time to pay attention and listen and watch. You both have dignity and not fallen in to the HATEful traps of the GOP campaign……I hope Barack becomes our next president….If he doesn’t at least you guys don’t have to be ashamed.
Yesterday I tried to talk to a Republican friend about problems with McCains message….. She did not know what it was and she didn’t want to know……She just wanted to vote Republican like she always has and not know the truth.
I’m a 68 year old, white, female, and I voted early for Obama..
Oct 28th, 2008
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