” But the scowl throughout the speech was clear, sustained, and noticeable in its incongruity with the moment.”
I started this thread because something wasn’t adding up for me with the whole supposed humanize theme. I particularly missed hearing the 6 words.
The visuals, as evidenced by several comments could be the topic of longer discussions.
There’s more to this story that we probably won’t ever hear, but suffice it to say at least we can share our opinions with each through this forum.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
And that's as it should be. Michelle's mother didn't sign up for the public spotlight, and the legitimate scrutiny of her daughter and son in law can proceed just as effectively without subjecting her too. So I regret having commented about her outward reaction to the speech. What transpired between Michelle and her mother over the years or exists today is between them.