WOW!!! Michelle Obama was Extraordinarily Superb & Pretty!!!

TonyB06 · #1 08-27-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Glad I'm not the only one who feels it was just a speech.

On that note:

I hated when "Isn't She Lovely" started playing and the kids came out. LOL. Then the "hi daddy" and stuff from the kids just seemed so staged. We get the point, geesh....

"Look how cute the kids are...ohhhhhh...he'll be a persistent President because he jokingly says he kept asking Michelle out eventhough she kept saying 'no'...she changed her mind and that's change we can believe in."

I bet if lil Sasha had said "Daddy, mommy say you betta get to Denver or we going shopping again" dude would not have brushed her off.

Nominating conventions are crafted for the broad, unengaged middle. People, who to this point, have not focused on the detail of either campaign. For many it's the first introduction to Obama and his family. For those who are engaged, it probably will appear, at times,.....boring.

Personally, I didn't think Michelle's speech was all that either, but it was effective, I think, in debunking the initial image her husband's opponents have tried to create for her.

One of my colleagues has worked for years (although not this year) as a lead guy at RNC stage committee (making sure everything/everyone you see at the podium happens as they want it to happen.) Trust me, this is stagecraft writ large for both parties.

Little32 · #2 08-27-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyB06

Personally, I didn't think Michelle's speech was all that either, but it was effective, I think, in debunking the initial image her husband's opponents have tried to create for her.

And my feeling is that they should not stoop to defend themselves against baseless and unfounded allegations. That to do so gives those allegations a weight and significance that they do not possess.

Of course, that is probably why I would not make a good politican.

I did not like her dress; I thought it fit funny. My grandmother liked it though. Other than the dress, she was lovely.

darling1 · #3 08-27-2008, 09:48 AM

that is the one thing about politics i dont like. but that is the game that must be played. i liked her dress. she looked more working mom and less stepford wife.

what i didnt like was michael eric dyson commenting on her backside. highly inappropriate and unnecessary.

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Originally Posted by Little32

And my feeling is that they should not stoop to defend themselves against baseless and unfounded allegations. That to do so gives those allegations a weight and significance that they do not possess.

Of course, that is probably why I would not make a good politican.

I did not like her dress; I thought it fit funny. My grandmother liked it though. Other than the dress, she was lovely.

Little32 · #4 08-27-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by darling1

what i didnt like was michael eric dyson commenting on her backside. highly inappropriate and unnecessary.

As he generally is. Booo.

darling1 · #5 08-27-2008, 10:00 AM

it was really disappointing. i prefer TV-1 and when i watched that mess i felt i was watching BET. just crazy!

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Originally Posted by Little32

As he generally is. Booo.

Eclipse · #6 08-27-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Little32

And my feeling is that they should not stoop to defend themselves against baseless and unfounded allegations. That to do so gives those allegations a weight and significance that they do not possess.

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That was John Kerry's thoughts on the Swiftboat Vets. You see where that got him! Unfortunately in today's society if you say something loud enough and long enough people start to believe it.

AKA_Monet · #7 08-27-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipse

That was John Kerry's thoughts on the Swiftboat Vets. You see where that got him! Unfortunately in today's society if you say something loud enough and long enough people start to believe it.

To add: They call them the "pundits"... Find everything and anything to debunk or build up a mythology about the opponent. A media slaughter--a marketing tool for product/ad placement.

Michelle O. will be an icon in the future. Her image, likeness, persona, branding, etc. will be marketed to mass groups the world over. Who does it and how it gets done, who knows? Oprah and Poprah had something to say about... LOL..

DSTMystique · #8 08-27-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Little32

And my feeling is that they should not stoop to defend themselves against baseless and unfounded allegations. That to do so gives those allegations a weight and significance that they do not possess.

Of course, that is probably why I would not make a good politican.

I did not like her dress; I thought it fit funny. My grandmother liked it though. Other than the dress, she was lovely.

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who didn't like the dress. What was up with the ornamentation in the middle??

I too thought her speech was just average....

darling1 · #9 08-27-2008, 09:46 AM

i was chatting with a friend about michelle's speech. i agree with your comments. it was definitely designed to quiet the naysayers and perhaps bring the staunch hillary folks and/or the folks who are considering mccain since hillary didnt get the nom.

on a side note, i love your signature

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Originally Posted by TonyB06

I bet if lil Sasha had said "Daddy, mommy say you betta get to Denver or we going shopping again" dude would not have brushed her off.

Nominating conventions are crafted for the broad, unengaged middle. People, who to this point, have not focused on the detail of either campaign. For many it's the first introduction to Obama and his family. For those who are engaged, it probably will appear, at times,.....boring.

Personally, I didn't think Michelle's speech was all that either, but it was effective, I think, in debunking the initial image her husband's opponents have tried to create for her.

One of my colleagues has worked for years (although not this year) as a lead guy at RNC stage committee (making sure everything/everyone you see at the podium happens as they want it to happen.) Trust me, this is stagecraft writ large for both parties.

Honeykiss1974 · #10 08-28-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyB06

One of my colleagues has worked for years (although not this year) as a lead guy at RNC stage committee (making sure everything/everyone you see at the podium happens as they want it to happen.) Trust me, this is stagecraft writ large for both parties.

You right. But I would hope that the majority of people know that these conventions for any party is basically a big pep rally.

Go team go!

TonyB06 · #11 08-28-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

You right. But I would hope that the majority of people know that these conventions for any party is basically a big pep rally.

...in politics, you'd be surprised at the number of folks who let others do their thinking for them.

Honeykiss1974 · #12 08-28-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyB06

...in politics, you'd be surprised at the number of folks who let others do their thinking for them.

LOL I think that applies to life in the US in general, not just politics.

Present GC company excluded of course.

TonyB06 · #13 08-28-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

Present GC company excluded of course.

nice clean up. verrrrrry nice.

DSTMystique · #14 08-28-2008, 11:16 PM

Okay, just finished watching Barack accept the nomination and that was great BUT someone needs to get Michelle Obama a stylist...STAT!

preciousjeni · #15 08-28-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DSTMystique

Okay, just finished watching Barack accept the nomination and that was great BUT someone needs to get Michelle Obama a stylist...STAT!

She's usually classy and understated (as I believe she should be in her position). Tonight's dress was...eh. I don't know. The girls looked lovely as ever though!