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muriel_volestrangler

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29. The event was billed as an "LBT Women's Discussion and Reception with the first lady"

Thu Jun 6, 2013, 04:54 PM

Jun 2013

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-michelle-obama-heckler-20130606,0,5200409.story

And she did touch once on GLBT issues:

Because of you, we have a President who stands up for our most fundamental rights –- whether that’s fighting for equal pay for women -- amen -- ending "don't ask, don't tell" -- amen -- or supporting our right to marry the person we love.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/06/04/remarks-first-lady-dnc-event

But that was it.

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If Michelle Obama was giving an impassioned speech in support of GLBT rights [View all] MrScorpio Jun 2013 OP

"equally tedious" Richardo Jun 2013 #1

I doubt Michelle Obama was 'entrenched' against LGBT rights because of a lone protester. randome Jun 2013 #12

I was referring more to those that witness such displays. Richardo Jun 2013 #22

I really don't care at all about this story. Public personas are always morningfog Jun 2013 #2

I guess that you think that heckler coddling would've been the best move MrScorpio Jun 2013 #3

I agree. Except I think Obama handled it very well. randome Jun 2013 #13

Why? I thought she handled it perfectly well. pnwmom Jun 2013 #24

If she was to give such a speech, that would be surprising. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #4

100% correct dbackjon Jun 2013 #5

WTF? You lump everyone making more than you into the 1%. And Obama has done more for the GLBT KittyWampus Jun 2013 #6

I suggest that the politician who did the most is still Harvey Milk Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #10

No - but don't fool yourself dbackjon Jun 2013 #18

Because we all know that any Obama has nary said a kind word to GLBTs MrScorpio Jun 2013 #11

As if that was what was said. Word game fail. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #17

As usual William769 Jun 2013 #8

Is your point that she never addresses GLBT issues? MrScorpio Jun 2013 #9

My point was what I wrote, that I'd be surprised and delighted if she Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #15

My loved ones are technically in peril... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #20

The event was billed as an "LBT Women's Discussion and Reception with the first lady" muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #29

+1 Nailed it. N/t Prism Jun 2013 #28

odd that DU loves it when republicans get heckled but not democrats nt msongs Jun 2013 #7

Heckling is tedious business, so is being First Lady I imagine Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #14

Has she ever given such a speech? The Link Jun 2013 #16

why are you so concerned about some 1 % president's wife who boilerbabe Jun 2013 #19

Yeah, too bad that she's a bad old rich woman MrScorpio Jun 2013 #21

Tell it to the other posters still creating threads related to this incident. CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #23

Watch out, you may be called a racist for the Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #25

That is unfair treestar Jun 2013 #34

A heckler is a disruptor. They should expect as good as they give. CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #26

I agree, thanks! nt MrScorpio Jun 2013 #32

I would still support the protestor's actions of speaking out and interrupting LonePirate Jun 2013 #27

I can respect that position MrScorpio Jun 2013 #35

The stupid is strong. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #30

Whatever, Dude. nt MrScorpio Jun 2013 #31

Hecklers are just rude and self centered treestar Jun 2013 #33

If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas. Kurovski Jun 2013 #36

I've only started two threads about this MrScorpio Jun 2013 #37

Yes, I do. I'm a rare and delicate Begonia. Kurovski Jun 2013 #38

LGBT rights are a left-wing cause? Prism Jun 2013 #39

When Michelle Obama was interrupted by Ellen Sturtz... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #40

You're simply not listening. Prism Jun 2013 #41

About that whole pony thing... MrScorpio Jun 2013 #42