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Michelle Obama’s Oscar presentation raises questions about the role of a first lady
The Washington Post's Style ^ | February 25, 2013 | Krissah Thompson

Posted on 02/25/2013 7:33:20 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Is this what Michelle Obama looks like untethered to the pressure of a campaign? Is she free to follow her whims without worries about political backlash?

The first lady became the buzz of the weekend when she beamed into the Academy Awards from the White House to present the award for best picture with Hollywood legend Jack Nicholson. Attendees and viewers were flabbergasted at the satellite image of the elegantly dressed Obama, flanked by young service members in full regalia, opening the envelope to name Ben Affleck’s “Argo” the winner.

“It just seem[ed] so natural because the whole thing is so unnatural,” Affleck told reporters after the show — right after he said he thought he was “hallucinating.”

In other words: What’s the first lady doing at the Oscars?

Apparently, having fun.

“As a movie lover, she was honored to present the award and celebrate the artists who inspire us all — especially our young people,” Kristina Schake, the first lady’s communications director, said in a statement.

But the notion that Obama made the virtual appearance for the pure pleasure of it created confusion among both fans and detractors. Was she toying with Hollywood stardom for its own sake? And if she were, was that okay? In Washington, stardom can seem frivolous.

“The only thing that was missing was seeing her walk down the red carpet,” said Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush...

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans; TV/Movies; The Guild
KEYWORDS: hollywood; michelleobama; obama; oscars
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Et tu, WaPo? LOL
1 posted on 02/25/2013 7:33:29 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

It should also raise questions about fawning lapdog media conglomerates that constantly keep cramming these boors down our throats.


2 posted on 02/25/2013 7:36:21 PM PST by DJ Frisat ((optional, printed after my name on post))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Since I boycott Hollywood and the media it is hard for me to comment. But Rush compared the Michele appearance to the Apple 1984 ad.


3 posted on 02/25/2013 7:43:47 PM PST by FatherofFive (Islam is evil and must be eradicated)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
She's as big a narcissus as is her husband.

All very typical behavior of dictators (Evita Peron y Juan?)

4 posted on 02/25/2013 7:51:01 PM PST by llevrok (Keep your arms out. ItÂ’ll make it harder for them to throw a net over you.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Before the Oscars, all the buzz was about whether the Argo folks would give any credit to the Canadian Ambassador if they won. ow that MO presented the award, every body seems to have forgotten the Canadians.


5 posted on 02/25/2013 7:53:06 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Michelle began her performance with politically correct comments that are straight from The Narrative. That, plus the use of our military as background props, indicate Michelle is still in never-ending campaign mode.


6 posted on 02/25/2013 8:00:22 PM PST by ntnychik
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

No class is no class.

She is an Emelda Marcos.

No class.


7 posted on 02/25/2013 8:12:56 PM PST by Chickensoup (200 million unarmed people killed in the 20th century by Leftist Totalitarian Fascists)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
One of the WaPo comments mentioned Nixon..

I remember the show but I forgot the date. I absolutely remember that reciting "Sock it to me. Sock it to me . . . ." on the Laugh In show led to being doused with water or otherwise assaulted.

Nixon was hated as much as Obama is loved by that Hollywood crowd. I thought it was stupid for Nixon to let himself be subjected to that humiliation; though he was not assaulted.

The date of Nixon's appearance and the description of his appearance are both from Wiki graffiti.

"During the September 16, 1968 episode, Richard Nixon, running for president, appeared for a few seconds with a disbelieving vocal inflection, asking "Sock it to me?" Nixon was not doused or assaulted."

Note that it was before Nixon was president.. Humphrey refused to appear. Absolutely Humphrey would have been treated with respect and admiration if he had appeared on the show. That would have been OK by me.. Humphrey was a real Democratic Party man and not anything like today's Rat Party people.

8 posted on 02/25/2013 8:16:28 PM PST by WilliamofCarmichael (If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I could care less that she made an appearance however - I do care deeply that the military was used like props on a movie set for her - who the hell approved that?


9 posted on 02/25/2013 8:18:08 PM PST by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I did a little poking around and found the cost of Michelle Obama’s Oscar dress. It was designed by Naeem Khan and has an estimated price tag of $8,990.

Does the taxpayer pay for her dresses or are they donated?


10 posted on 02/25/2013 8:19:40 PM PST by jonrick46 (The opium of Communists: other people's money.)
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To: capydick

Who approved that? Michelle and Valerie run this country!


11 posted on 02/25/2013 8:19:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's presidential run. What'll you do?)
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To: jonrick46

Yes.


12 posted on 02/25/2013 8:20:54 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's presidential run. What'll you do?)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

the illusion is almost complete. Many Americans already can’t tell the difference between our leaders and mere entertainers; they both appear on that screen in the living room.


13 posted on 02/25/2013 8:29:26 PM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Actually, Michelle interjected race into the presentation, which has absolutely NOTHING to do with the Academy Awards. Hollywood IS NOT government owned, (albeit controlled) but they made it political. Her appearance was nothing but a big FU to the 49% of the people who did not vote for Obama. Hollywood shoved it down our throats and anyone who gives those freaks their money deserves them.


14 posted on 02/25/2013 8:29:32 PM PST by Toespi
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Actually, Michelle interjected race into the presentation, which has absolutely NOTHING to do with the Academy Awards. Hollywood IS NOT government owned, (albeit controlled) but they made it political. Her appearance was nothing but a big FU to the 49% of the people who did not vote for Obama. Hollywood shoved it down our throats and anyone who gives those freaks their money deserves them.


15 posted on 02/25/2013 8:32:23 PM PST by Toespi
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To: Toespi

Sorry for the twins


16 posted on 02/25/2013 8:33:15 PM PST by Toespi
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Disgusting yes.
Par for the course? Yes.
Her husband thinks he’s a rock star after all.


17 posted on 02/25/2013 8:37:25 PM PST by jodster36
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Disgusting yes.
Par for the course? Yes.
Her husband thinks he’s a rock star after all.


18 posted on 02/25/2013 8:37:38 PM PST by jodster36
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To: llevrok
The First Classless Lady of the United States!

MO-scars the Oscars!

The Commie Rats loved it I'm sure.

 photo MOscars13.jpg

19 posted on 02/25/2013 8:58:04 PM PST by BobP (The piss-stream media - Never to be watched again in my house)
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To: BobP

Nope.


20 posted on 02/25/2013 8:59:26 PM PST by sport
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