[Not gonna take it anymore]

I was impressed by Michelle Obama at the meeting with the Pope. She actually dressed as if she cared.

I’m still reading about is all. So obviously this is just a first impression.

[NYer]

I was impressed by Michelle Obama at the meeting with the Pope. She actually dressed as if she cared.

Yes. There is a dress protocol for women visiting the pope in his private residence that is normally respected. It is optional, not mandatory. The fact that Mrs. Obama chose to follow the protocol, is indicative of her respect for this office.

US first lady Michelle Obama, leaves the Vatican after a meeting Pope Benedict XVI with President Obama, Friday July 10, 2009. The US President sat down with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Friday for a meeting in which frank but constructive talks were expected between two men who agree on helping the poor but disagree on abortion and stem cell research.