[LibsRJerks]

I put myself first also in a lot of ways — I try to keep my weight down and stay in shape, I try to get enough sleep, not do stupid things that wear myself out, I take my vitamins, etc — but only so as to be COMPLETELY AVAILABLE AND STRONG for my family, for my special needs son, and so as not to fail and let down the people in my life who depend on me, totally, financially and otherwise.

I mean — putting yourself first is great ...but there’s a balance. Maybe this is what she means ...but it will come out selfish sounding. I wonder who is dependent on Michelle? Or is she the type of person who is dependent on others?

Only she and those closest to her know.

[Lou L]

I mean — putting yourself first is great ...but there’s a balance. Maybe this is what she means ...but it will come out selfish sounding. I wonder who is dependent on Michelle? Or is she the type of person who is dependent on others?

I understand the points you're making. Knowing that interview would be for public consumption however, why would she make such tactless statements, knowing (seemingly) that a great deal of precision should be applied to her words, lest they be misunderstood?

I have to believe that as educated as this first couple is, they know the meaning of choosing words carefully, especially as lawyers. If they're deliberately choosing words and making statements like these, I can only believe they're doing it purposely to be inflammatory. If they're choosing these words by accident, not cognizant of their impact upon readers and listeners, they're completely incompetent. Which is worse?