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Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism

by oregonkcg, Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 03:46:23 PM EST

One of the sillier memes floating around out there is that Michelle Obama is somehow unpatriotic and not proud of America (due to a quote a while back that was misconstrued).

So, guess what rabid, left-wing crackpot jumped to Michelle Obama's defense today?

That's right, First Lady Laura Bush:

Michelle Obama has a new defender from those who say she isn't patriotic enough -- First Lady Laura Bush. In an interview with ABC News, Bush said that Obama's February remark that she was proud of the United States "for the first time in my adult life" was misconstrued.

"I think she probably meant `I'm more proud.' That's what she really meant," Bush said from Afghanistan.

"You have to be really careful in what you say because everything you say is looked at and in many cases misconstrued," she said.

Thank you, Mrs. Bush. Your sanity on this issue is greatly appreciated.

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Hilarious (2.00 / 3)

The wife of our worst enemy gives us more credit than the supposed Democrats on HillaryIs44 and NoQuarter.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 03:50:30 PM EST

Re: Hilarious (2.00 / 2)

There is some serious racism over on noquarter. I looked at the site a few days ago and one poster called Obama a "mongrel." Another said that they should find out if he ever dated white women.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 03:52:59 PM EST
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I've heard (2.00 / 2)

I've never checked it out myself.

As for dating white women... You know, I'd be willing to bet that Obama tracked down all his old girlfriends to make sure that they weren't going to intentionally tank him before he ran for high office.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:02:58 PM EST
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Re: I've heard (none / 0)

Barack, call me?

by niksder on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:38:11 PM EST
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Ha! (none / 0)

Though I shouldn't laugh. Al Franken has probably been to some Playboy parties. It's gonna be a bumpy Senate race.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:39:50 PM EST
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At least he wasn't hiding Miss Snowflake (none / 0)

like that scumbag Harold Ford Junior. (SkepticalBrotha had a great post on the matter ;-)

His head is bowed. He thinks of men and kings. Yea, when the sick world cries, how can he sleep?

by RisingTide on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:04:27 PM EST
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I was bummed at the time (none / 0)

...but now that I've seen and heard more of Harold Ford, Jr., I am not sad that he lost his race. He's nigh useless, as far as I can tell from his MSNBC spots.

I really want the DLC to fall apart after this year (yes, Herb Kohl, that was a dis).

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:13:28 PM EST
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Moneysinks are supposed to lose (none / 0)

... but he won us Montana and Virginia, so don't be so bummed.

Most people REALLY hate blatant racism.

And Ford got a ton of coverage.

His head is bowed. He thinks of men and kings. Yea, when the sick world cries, how can he sleep?

by RisingTide on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:20:00 PM EST
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Re: Hilarious (none / 0)

well I will no longer say george bush is the worst enemy

I am thinking about thanking him I think he is a big part of why Obama has a chance of winning

if we had a competent president in the white house Obama would have had more of a uphill battle

PUMA: Particularly Undeveloped Mental Ability

by wellinformed on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:30:50 PM EST
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He's still the archenemy (2.00 / 2)

We'll be fighting against his policies and the legacy of his culture of corruption for probably decades to come. Even on his way out, he's still able to hurt us.

He's still Emperor Palpitine to McCain's Darth Vader.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:41:50 PM EST
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Re: He's still the archenemy (2.00 / 1)

Or as I say it, Zach Morris to McCain's AC Slater. (Yale preppie and military brat.)

by BlueEngineerInOhio on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:08:40 PM EST
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Good god (2.00 / 2)

You're totally right.

Now I have to gouge my own eyes out.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:10:33 PM EST
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Re: He's still the archenemy (none / 0)

well lets hope luke gets elected.....

(if bush is palpatine is camp x-ray the death star?)

PUMA: Particularly Undeveloped Mental Ability

by wellinformed on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 07:43:27 AM EST
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Why is there SO MUCH mention of those other two (none / 0)

websites on this one?

I can understand discussions regarding Daily Kos on here from time to time, because the two sites are related and have the same basic format, but why do we need to discuss Hillaryis44 and NoQuarter so much on MyDD?

My name is Barney Gumble, and I'm an alcoholic. Lisa: This is a girl scouts meeting. Barney: Is it, or is it you girls can't admit that you have a problem?

by PJ Jefferson on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:41:30 PM EST
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Those are related, too (2.00 / 2)

MyDD was (is) strongly pro-Clinton. Those other websites promote Clinton even in the face of her defeat... and wishes.

Many diaries from those sites have gotten posted here as well. There is a commenter overlap as well.

They are supposedly Democrats, but, unlike MyDD, they refuse to support the official nominee.

Thus, there is enough evidence for comparing and contrasting.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:46:13 PM EST
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Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (2.00 / 3)

For the first time in my adult life, I'm really proud of our current First Lady.

by jdusek on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:01:14 PM EST

Actually... (2.00 / 2)

I prefer this picture of the "first lady."

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by Massadonious on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:01:41 PM EST

Aye Caramba (2.00 / 1)

Elizabeth Banks, eh?

Oooh, she's the book store girl from The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Hail to the chief, then.

In this avalanche, the pebbles get to vote.

by Dracomicron on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:09:02 PM EST
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Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

I don't know if she was defending what she said or commenting on the fact that MO wasn't very careful about choosing her words.

by JustJennifer on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:18:05 PM EST

Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

Did you read the quote? Mrs. Bush said:

"I think she probably meant `I'm more proud.' That's what she really meant," Bush said from Afghanistan.

"There's something horrible and undefeatable about people who have no life except the worship of power. People who don't want the meeting to end."

by campaignmonitor on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:25:38 PM EST
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Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

I don't trust anyone with the last name Bush.

by JustJennifer on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:29:37 PM EST
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laura used to be a democrat (2.00 / 2)

then she married the shrub. personally, i think she's got a teensy bit of empathy in her, unlike the rest of her party. i'll give her kudos for this one, but only this one.

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by annatopia on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:44:36 PM EST
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Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

Don't trust what? You're not required to trust her on anything here.

She is, however, giving us cover everytime the Rethugs try to bring this ridiculous non-issue up.

by animated on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:54:11 PM EST
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Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (2.00 / 2)

she also said she admires Hillary's grit and strength-------

by alyssa chaos on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:46:17 PM EST

Typical (none / 0)

If you want to remind people of an attack on your ennemy.

Go public and defend her.

by TaiChiMaster on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:07:30 PM EST

Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

Uhh just b/c she said a sentence that sounds sane coupled with a backhanded reproach ("watch what you say...") is hardly deserving of gratitude. I will never thank anyone of those people for anything they have ever done. They have been a blight on our country.

by jrsygrl on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:10:52 PM EST

Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

McCain also offered a lukewarm defense of Kerry during the 2004 Swiftboating. It didn't do him much good.

It's just a token gesture to immunize the right against backlash.

by Can I Haz Moar Snark on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 05:18:44 PM EST

Re: Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama's Patriotism (none / 0)

The First lady job sucks --- Nancy stood up for Rosalyn. Barbara stood up for Hillary. Everybody stood up for Pat. Betty stood up for everyone.

I doubt Laura really cares about about Michelle but I'm sure she did not enjoy the taunts, comments and jabs at her

by kmwray on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 08:51:19 PM EST

As much as I think GWB is a tragic President (none / 0)

Laura Bush has always been a classy lady. In two terms, I don't think I've ever seen her lose her shit.

by Neef on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 10:16:58 PM EST

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