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In reply to the discussion: I'm thrilled the president won, but one other thing is making me smile this morning [View all]Avalux
(35,015 posts)29. Ann looked stunned on stage last night, and as if she'd been crying.
Seeing that gave me immense satisfaction.
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I'm thrilled the president won, but one other thing is making me smile this morning [View all]
A HERETIC I AM
Nov 2012
OP
Good point! She reminds me of Leona Helmsley: The little people pay taxes. nt
morningglory
Nov 2012
#5
Hip-hip-hooray for Michelle Obama, and her grace and style under the worst of....
Raster
Nov 2012
#6
It would be unbearable to watch the First Family pack up and move out of the White House!
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#16
Hopefully she'll be careful enough that one of her three houses doesn't fall on her! n/t
A HERETIC I AM
Nov 2012
#68
That's an insult to the pretty darn smart and independent Witch of the West....
Moonwalk
Nov 2012
#70
I'm thinking they already have access to the lifestyle. But it's the position of honor and power
Dark n Stormy Knight
Nov 2012
#66
That's BS - tomorrow Mitt is gonna say - to hell with all that patriotic American crap...
jhrobbins
Nov 2012
#127
I am so glad that we have Michelle Obama as First Lady, First Mom, and our ambassador to the world
NBachers
Nov 2012
#39
I remember reading a commentary on the respective spouses after one of the debates.
Aristus
Nov 2012
#43
Probably thinking, "Good! I can get rid of those goddamned Cadillacs and get that Maybach, finally!
bluedigger
Nov 2012
#49
And this year the White House will see another joyous Christmas for the First Family.
Iris
Nov 2012
#54
You could tell that she was bawling her eyes out before they went out to concede.
George II
Nov 2012
#57
I lament the loss of mandatory viewing of her weekly horse ballet show.
Fire Walk With Me
Nov 2012
#80
I'm thinking the people wanted Michelle just as much as they wanted Mr. Obama. I love Michelle.
Booster
Nov 2012
#86
PerZactly, HERETIC! I couldn't bear the thought of not having Michelle as our FLOTUS
Cha
Nov 2012
#89
At first, i liked Ann Romney- I had no reason to dislike her - I always felt spouses, family members
Pachamama
Nov 2012
#92
Well, I guess it wouldn't be a total victory without taking a shot at someones wife
ChillZilla
Nov 2012
#96
Seriously? Someone expresses their feelings (see mine in a post above) that accurately and fairly
Pachamama
Nov 2012
#99
Ann is physically ill and Mitt is mentally ill. They need to go home and take care of each other.
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#110