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Proud Michelle vs. Proud Cindy (note: Michelle left off "really" in Milwaukee)
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/02/proud_michelle.html ^

Posted on 02/20/2008 11:24:19 AM PST by HD1200

MILWAUKEE -- Michelle Obama made two separate remarks in Wisconsin on Monday declaring a new pride she has felt in her country -- comments that today came under oblique attack from another would-be first lady, Cindy McCain.

At a midday event on Monday in Milwaukee, Obama said, "For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country because it feels like hope is finally making a comeback."

A few hours later in Madison, she made a similar point, although with some adjustments to her language:

"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I'm really proud of my country -- not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction and just not feeling so alone in my frustration and disappointment."

Press reports, including on this blog, initially confused the two events (my note: Probably INTENTIONALLY!)

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2008; barackhusseinobama; chebama; cindymccain; michelleobama; nobama
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To: wardaddy
must have been a very uninformed GOPer to start with

More disgusted, than uninformed. Emotional, not inattentive. Sick of the slice and dice politics since the Clintons came on the scene.

the kind of voter that can turn an election on its head

21 posted on 02/20/2008 12:08:27 PM PST by digger48 (http://prorev.com/legacy.htm)
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To: HD1200

Proud vs really proud. Hmm. Little difference to me. It’s the “for the first time in my adult life...” part that bugged me.


22 posted on 02/20/2008 12:08:51 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Domandred
The problem wasn’t the difference between proud or really proud. The problem was “For the first time in my adult life”. Leave that part off and the statement in either form (proud or really proud) is perfectly acceptable. Apparently that’s what they don’t understand.

I think the whole thing is meaningless grasping at straws. Sort of like arguing who has the biggest mole on their rear.

23 posted on 02/20/2008 12:12:55 PM PST by org.whodat (What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
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To: madison10
Michelle’s faux pas is inexcusable, but I still can’t stand Cindy. Cindy is a vicious, stepford-like, first lady wannabe. No sale.
24 posted on 02/20/2008 12:16:01 PM PST by khnyny (Quid Est Veritas)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past
It’s the “for the first time in my adult life...” part that bugged me.

I agree. Wasn't Hussein elected to the Senate? Give me a break.

That comment (made TWICE) was a glimpse at the cynicism and dislike for this country that she REALLY,,,yes REALLY,,,,has.

After all,,,,hasn't Hussein boasted that "WORDS DO MATTER"!!! (I HOPE they REALLY do)

25 posted on 02/20/2008 12:19:18 PM PST by stockstrader
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To: khnyny

Really? Wow, hadn’t heard that much about her.


26 posted on 02/20/2008 12:20:30 PM PST by madison10
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To: driftless2

“listen you dumb *****”

She would have knocked him on his skinny black ass if he would have said that. That woman scares me.


27 posted on 02/20/2008 12:21:03 PM PST by toddlintown (Michelle Obama; Teresa Heinz, minus the gin-soaked raisins.)
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To: khnyny
Michelle’s faux pas is inexcusable, but I still can’t stand Cindy. Cindy is a vicious, stepford-like, first lady wannabe. No sale.

Not to mention those weirdo eyes. And the little fact she would be a convicted druggie if juan had not illegally fixed it.

28 posted on 02/20/2008 12:31:32 PM PST by org.whodat (What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
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To: madison10

On MSNBC it was explained Michele would not apologize for the remark because EVERYBODY ON THE CAMPIGN ARE TO AFRAID OF HER TO ADVISE HER THAT THAT IS WHAT SHE SHOULD DO!


29 posted on 02/20/2008 12:32:57 PM PST by HD1200
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To: Lancey Howard
Thank God those days are gone forever.

If those days were truly over, J. S. McCain wouldn't be running away with the Republican nomination, Hildebeeste wouldn't be a Senator, and Barak Hussein would be utterly unknown.

30 posted on 02/20/2008 12:34:28 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: madison10

google cindy mccain and drugs


31 posted on 02/20/2008 12:38:20 PM PST by tioga (Beware: conservative with back to the wall. Proceed with extreme caution.)
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To: toddlintown
"scares me"

Some women just throw ashtrays at their hubbies. (smirk)

32 posted on 02/20/2008 12:41:50 PM PST by driftless2
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To: HD1200

A black gal called Air America this morning (yeah, I listen every now and then) on this topic. The host framed the pride line as not being what Ms. Obama really meant, but the black gal, to his dismay, said it’s exactly how she feels — no pride in America until now with Obama.


33 posted on 02/20/2008 12:58:15 PM PST by polymuser (Those who believe in something eventually prevail over those who believe in nothing.)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

I agree. I have been proud of my country since I was old enough to know what a blessing it is to be born in America.

Anyone, who just realized what a blessing being an American is- is highly suspect to me.


34 posted on 02/20/2008 1:05:37 PM PST by Lumper20
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To: polymuser

Was that on Bill Press’s show? I think I heard that; I was actually trying to get thru to his show to play the “moderate democrat having had it with the far left antics of my party and voting mccain role” just to offset the liberals that call and say they are republicans voting for obama!


35 posted on 02/20/2008 1:36:48 PM PST by HD1200
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To: HD1200

Yes, it was. Press got incredulous with her. He learned a bit today.


36 posted on 02/20/2008 1:39:42 PM PST by polymuser (Those who believe in something eventually prevail over those who believe in nothing.)
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To: Lumper20
Anyone, who just realized what a blessing being an American is- is highly suspect to me.

It's getting worse with today's school kids & the anti-American bilge they're subjected to now.

37 posted on 02/20/2008 1:41:39 PM PST by polymuser (Those who believe in something eventually prevail over those who believe in nothing.)
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To: tioga

Well, google Rush Limbaugh and drugs

She may look weird, but so does John McCain.

Guess this election I’m voting for not becoming a TOTALLY socialistic country.


38 posted on 02/20/2008 1:49:27 PM PST by not2worry ( What goes around comes around!)
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To: not2worry

I will grit my teeth and vote McCain, but I won’t be singing Cindy’s praises like I did Laura’s.


39 posted on 02/20/2008 2:34:51 PM PST by tioga (Beware: conservative with back to the wall. Proceed with extreme caution.)
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To: Parmenio

Her statement is revealing of just how unAmerican Democrats are. I fear for our Nation if we end up with Mr. & Mrs. Obama in the White House. In 8 years we will all be learning Arabic and reading the Koran.


40 posted on 02/20/2008 2:44:38 PM PST by FFranco
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