Posted on 09/20/2009 3:51:16 PM PDT by MissesBush
You might think a posthumous Medal of Honor award ceremony would be a somber occasion, but not everyone would agree with you. Either this is an especially skillful photo shop effort or Michelle Obama has no clue whatsoever about the nature of this event. U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti’s parents received the award for him. I hope they didn’t notice the first lady’s stunningly inappropriate dress, but that’s unlikely.
Her outfit says, “festive.” She’s ready to have fun, party it up. Sleeveless, loud, dangling earrings, hair puffed up, shimmer on the legs. Screams, “look at me. I’m hip. Cool.” Not appropriate to honor this hero.
Very special hero ... these mens’ and
women’s stories of heroism and valor MUST
be kept for our children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, so succeeding
generations know the gallantry and love
of country among us, and the price that’s
paid for our precious freedom.
I miss Laura so much.
Agreed...All Michelle had to do was show respect by wearing something appropriate but for her it was a time to make a statement about herself.
Though she is the first black to be First Lady she will go down in history as the most tasteless of all, IMO.
Mrs. Obama is the First Frump.
A bull in a china shop would be more elegant.
Wow, talk about a bull in a china shop.
I miss Laura as well.
Agree. She actually looks good in that outfit.
I’m sure the Montis don’t care what she’s wearing.
They just wish they could have their brave son back. :(
No cowboy hat? Now that’s inappropriate.
Never - NEVER - ever wear your old paintin’ clothes for a dignified White House event.
SNARF!
:(
They looked alike to me.
like i have stated before regarding FLOTUS and her wardrobe choices: it’s all about being in “your face” and shock value.
She would never more wear a well-tailored feminine suit appropo for an occassion like this because “everyone else” has done that. She wears clothes to please herself and no one else.
What a shame!
Well you see, that’s exactly the problem. It should not be about whether she does or doesn’t look good in the outfit. Whether she does or not depends upon one’s definition of “look good”. It’s about whether what she wore is appropriate for the occasion, and whether it is in keeping with traditions, etiquette, and protocol.
Her choice of outfit SCREAMS out “Protocol be damned. I’ll wear whatever the hell I feel like wearing. Tough if they don’t like it.” And if it doesn’t make that statement, then it’s just a matter of ignorance, in which case her huge taxpayer supported staff should educate her. Maybe they tried, and she told them to buzz off. Or maybe they feared facing her wrath if they said anything. Or maybe she has surrounded herself with “yes” men and women.
Yes, I am sure the Montis would give anything to have their son back. I think it’s safe to say that the majority of the attendees did follow proper protocol and etiquette, and dressed appropriately out of RESPECT for their son and the solemn occassion.
lol
What a steaming pile of Pelosi she is.
That would depend on whether or not the medal was awarded posthumously or not. A alive medal recipient, still kinda bad , a dead one, not good at all.
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