The thing that always strikes me when I see pictures of Michelle and Barack Obama is how they really seem to be in love with each other and to like each other. I don't really remember seeing that in a First Couple before.
The Reagans were like that.
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megan walker - Nov 10, 2008 5:00:15 pm PST #519 of 10002
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Steph L. - Nov 10, 2008 5:08:20 pm PST #522 of 10002
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The thing that always strikes me when I see pictures of Michelle and Barack Obama is how they really seem to be in love with each other and to like each other. I don't really remember seeing that in a First Couple before.
The Reagans were like that.
I always thought -- and still do -- that the Clintons REALLY dig each other, really enjoy the massive brainiac thing that they share, and honestly love each other on that level. They just don't seem to have -- or display -- that physical connection that's so apparent with the Obamas.
Jesse - Nov 10, 2008 5:20:21 pm PST #523 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm watching Olbermann by accident, but -- there's a Rep. named Adam Schiff?? Do you think anyone other than Law & Order fans voted for him?
sarameg - Nov 10, 2008 5:26:22 pm PST #524 of 10002
My earlier comments on the Obamas: sarameg "Natter 61*" Nov 5, 2008 7:37:55 pm PST
I like how the terrorist fist bump has become accepted (and how it seems to be originally a family thing.)
Lee - Nov 10, 2008 5:38:04 pm PST #525 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I think the "normal" and natural you talk about in the earlier post may be what strikes me. They just seem so open with their affection with each other and others.
Not that the Reagans or the Clintons didn't love each other, but somehow the Obamas seem more comfortable with it.
brenda m - Nov 10, 2008 5:45:59 pm PST #526 of 10002
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The terrorist fist bump is still my favorite moment of the campaign.
(and how it seems to be originally a family thing.)
Nah, not really. Here's Ta-Nehisi Coates on the subject: [link]
ETA: Actually, read this post first: [link]
Cashmere - Nov 10, 2008 5:55:26 pm PST #527 of 10002
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Somewhere in my Indiana hometown, there are several signs that read "Impeach Obama Now!" WTF?
a) He's committed no impeachable offenses. Unlike some presidents currently holding office.
b) You can't impeach someone who's NOT EVEN IN OFFICE YET
c) What the fucking fuck?
d) So fucking glad I got out of there.
sarameg - Nov 10, 2008 5:57:36 pm PST #528 of 10002
Well, I meant that it was a family habit, not that they'd originated it. Sort of like how I greet my brother with "HEY DORK!" but, you know, classier.
Oh god, tonight I was trying to explain to him that the hankerchief pocket was a real pocket (on his suit,) just loosely stitched shut for appearances. At the start of the security line. So I was wiggling my pinky into the traditional gap left by the stitching, while he was wearing it. He looks at me and says loudly "Are you touching my manboob?!" I start cracking up. And then I had to sit. On the floor.
No one can quite manage not to embarrass me with stuff that would like my brother.