Michelle Obama.....

[BlueAngel]

Yes, she is a feminist. During the election, Obama was often criticized as "anti-feminist" for being overly affectionate and playful with her husband, for quitting her high-powered job when the Obama campaign kicked into high gear, and for insisting she'll take a back seat in the White House, focusing on raising her daughters rather than rabble-rousing Congress. And as far as I'm concerned, these are the kinds of arguments that kill feminism, which should be about celebrating women's progress. It's not a race to see who can be the toughest gal in the old-boy's club without regard to the very-real juggling act all women -- especially mothers -- must perform. Michelle's dedication to her husband is admirable (can we please stop perpetuating the stereotype that feminists hate men?); her responsibility as a mother essential (see #1); and as for her taking a "back seat," we're not convinced. Do you really think this Princeton/Harvard alum with her own track record as a community leader (as well as top-level executive) will not wield some kind of power in the White House? She's an extremely strong influence on her husband. She held a Harvard Law degree before he did. She mentored him when he joined Chicago law firm Sidley Austin, and she encouraged him to be a community organizer. Barack Obama listens when Michelle Obama speaks, and that's a pretty sweet deal for women.

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[Pepper]

Re: Michelle Obama.....

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> for being overly affectionate and playful with her husband, for quitting her high-powered job when the Obama campaign kicked into high gear, and for insisting she'll take a back seat in the White House, focusing on raising her daughters rather than rabble-rousing Congress</div></div>

This has got to be one of the most rediculous things I have ever read.

Soooo, it looks like your spouse has an excellent chance to be the next president of the United States of America, and heading out on the campaign trail is viewed as a negative?

Re: the rabble rousing...she isn't driven by politics. That was her stance when he first entered politics. It's not my thing. Of course I can see why she would take an active role in helping to get her husband elected. But she never had any interest in doing that on a permanent basis.

Rasing the kids. She is smart enough to realize that raising children in the white house will be a challenge. The fishbowl, the media, the scrutiny and all that other good stuff. Imagine how those two girls would turn out after 8 years in the white house and very limited parental interaction.

Mrs. Obama will not have to worry about finding a job once her husband leaves office. There is no need for her to worry about a gap in her resume.