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.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Nancy Pelosi with that V for Vendetta guy.

[FunkyZero]

She simply didn’t want to cover up her clown suit and hair-hat she is so proud of. I’d also bet there wee a couple of “don’t you know who I am”’s in here too. It had nothing to do with making a political statement and everything to do with arrogance. She accidentally did the right thing for self-serving purposes, nothing more.

[caww]

...”nothing to do with making a political statement and everything to do with arrogance”....

And her ignorance....furthermowe, If I might also add...if you’re bent on making a statement...attending a memorial type condolence service is Not the place to do that.

She was definately, and once again, unconcerned for any type of protocal...as usual. It’s all about “meet me because I’m FLOTUS and you’re fortunate to be in my company”.

At worse is she likely didn’t even want to be there...she’s been done with her job as Flotus within the first few weeks from when she got there.

[MrB]

“for the first time in my adult life I am proud of Michelle Obama”

[matt1234]

The entire Arab world is taking note of obama’s weakness in that he cannot control his uppity wife.

[Lazamataz]

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

She's not often right. Gotta grab these when you can.

[sten]

I was hoping she would receive the standard treatment ... in order for her to experience the cultural differences between a Christian run nation and one run by muslims

I believe cane staffs are normally used in that situation

[rdcbn]

Michelle Obama’s “bold political statement” is actually more about poor political judgement or being intentionally insulting by wearing absolutely innappropriate attire for an event that constitutes a major transition of power due to the death of a long time leader in a country which is a major economic and strategic power both regionally and on the world stage.

This slap in the face to the Saudis by the Obama’s will not soon be forgotten.

[Rinnwald]

Her husband, on the other hand, I believe is a theological atheist who considers himself a cultural Muslim. He associates the religion with his father, step-father, his childhood and thus himself. He hates Israel, the United States, Great Britain and Christianity.

I believe that is the most succinct and accurate psychological profile of President Obama that I have ever seen.

[sportutegrl]

If Michelle is making a “bold political statement”, then what do we call Barack’s gum chewing in India?

[I want the USA back]

Thank you for not posting a picture. I would like my breakfast to remain in my stomach.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Obama does not make fashion choices lightly...

Uh...yeah. Right.

[DariusBane]

This will have unintended consequences. After seeing moosechells legs it will be 100 years before Saudi rolls back the rules.

[AdaGray]

She is positioning herself as a future candidate.

[444Flyer]

I’ll give credit when due.

Dittoes.

Now if only she would take on doing away with Muzzi female genital mutilation instead of school lunches.

[Georgia Girl 2]

I pretty much agree with you. That horrific outfit they decked Mooch out in for her visit to the Indonesian mosque was beyond the pale of dissing on a First Lady. Just because I can’t stand the woman doesn’t mean I want to see the First Lady of the United States paraded around in a bunch of Muslim scenarios like some Dhimmi slave.

[Fitzy_888]

Wearing an art teacher’s smock is a bold political statement? I don’t get it.

[nikos1121]

Not even wearing black? SEriously? I mean seriously? I mean noone in the MSM even asks WHY? WHY? WHY? Please ask for my sake as an American, because if she is making a statement regarding the Saudi treatment of women, I would respect her more for it, but for once I’d love to see this bunch be honest with us.

[nikos1121]

I would respect her more if she came out in public and said just that!

[a fool in paradise]

She skipped Barack’s 2009 victory tour of the Middle East (joining Obama in ‘white bread’ Europe instead) because she didn’t want to submit to Islam.

I said it at the time and this stunt makes it clear.