Make no mistake: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia

Washington Post ^ | 1/28/15 | Nia-Malika Henderson [Obamacult Priestess]

[SoFloFreeper]

....In a country that demands women adhere to a strict dress code in public (face and hair covered, and long, flowing robes), Obama went with a flowing blue top, black pants and no head covering.....

.....Obama does not make fashion choices lightly, particularly on the world stage. Her fashion choice comes as the late Saudi King Abdullah's legacy on women is considered in light of the ascension of Crown Prince Salman to the throne.

It's also a more social-media-friendly version of political messages delivered overtly by other first ladies.

[SoFloFreeper]

After years of lecturing Americans on how we ought to RESPECT other cultures and not expect them to acquiesce to ours, the media and their tin heroes now consider it HEROIC to disrespect a culture.

Got hypocrisy?

[SoFloFreeper]

This phrase “bold political statement” is rapidly becoming the media meme. I heard it TWICE in one hour on the so-called “news” radio in Miami this morning during rush hour.

[livius]

No, for once, I’m actually on her side.

Personally, I think the only reason that her Muslim husband hasn’t installed a minaret at the WH is that Michelle objects to the idea of having to live like any other piece of Muslim cattle, er, wives.

So I think she was right this time. Many foreign women do not wear head coverings at Saudi events, btw, and I think the only reason they blurred her face on TV is that her husband is a Muslim.

[ArtDodger]

Make no mistake, Michelle wasn’t making a political statement, she was pissed at feeling dissed, considering her high level of self importance.

[Wyatt's Torch]

Good for her. I’ll give credit when due.

[Old Sarge]

The article answered its own question:

In a country that demands women adhere to a strict dress code in public

Michael LaVaughn is NOT A WOMAN.

[Lee'sGhost]

BINGO!

[bray]

Good for her to stand up with those 8th century barbarians. Too bad they didn’t make a statement about supporting terrorists.

Pray America is waking up

[Buckeye McFrog]

of all the women who probably SHOULD consider wearing a burqua...

[P-Marlowe]

This is the first thing this First Lady has done that I applaud.

Now back to the business of starving our American Schoolchildren.

[Lee'sGhost]

What’s wrong with Saudi Arabia, don’t they have any paper bags? I admit, it would take three...but they can afford it.

[gaijin]

Wonder if they’d say this, had SARAH done the same...?

[Verginius Rufus]

Yes, Michelle is another Jackie Kennedy, always setting the bar for the height of fashion.

If a Republican First Lady had done this, she would be the quintessential "ugly American" showing lack of respect for other cultures.

[kjam22]

Everyone knows that wookies are not held to the same clothing requirements in Saudi Arabia.

[kjam22]

Everyone knows that wookies are not held to the same clothing requirements in Saudi Arabia.

[SoCal Pubbie]

While you taking her side may be right, and credit may be due Michelle Obama in this case, your post did not address SoFloFreeper's point, which is a good one. People can't have it both ways. You can't embrace diversity while at the same time pick and choose which diverse aspect of a foreign culture you approve of. Either you judge, or you don't. Michelle does “got hypocrisy,” like it or not.

[sport]

Michael LaVaughn is NOT A WOMAN

I agree.

[FamiliarFace]

Not just no, but hell no! They don’t stop bashing that lady!

[ladyjane]

she was pissed at feeling dissed

Absolutely.

[keats5]

Laura Bush has been there, done that. I don’t remember many comments from the MSM then. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/05_04/LauraBushSaudiAP_468x296.jpg