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Dexter, while I am quite certain we lie on different points of the political scale, I also want to give you some credit for the way you have held up.

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Back to the topic at hand. Who is FLOTUS' protocol liaison?  The little details like ensuring she understood how to greet heads of state or setting her up for a photogenic meeting would be the most rudimentary of job duties.

Kind of like all the problems with the Secret Service, it seems the support staff just doesn't care. Peter Principle in the White House staff?

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Alright, I just have to say it. Stop acting like she is grossly overweight; she's not, and it's really kind of petty to continually go there. Even if she was fat (which she isn't), so what? Attack her political positions, not her physical appearance. You're doing the right wing a serious disservice with this crap.
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Dex....just want you to know that even though I hold tremendous respect for MusicLady and her overall POV...that I tip my hat to you for your graciousness under fire.

Your use of the term "right wing" in that context seems totally appropriate and had no malice attached.

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It wasn't exactly what you would call 'withering fire,' DC. Not all that hard to 'hold up' under it.......  ^-^
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Peter Principle in the White House staff?

That or passive-aggressive behavior...     :silly:

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aligncare wrote above:
[[ Dex, I think some folks still think you're a liberal troll. ]]

That's because he IS a troll, liberal or otherwise.
I generally skip right over his postings.
I thought about putting him on "ignore", but not quite yet.

Could Dex be "Liberal Spy", reincarnated?

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Doesn't she have a fashion coordinator?  A protocol expert?  She can be tall and even a little wide, but she can look appropriate for the occasion. For goodness sake can't someone stop her from these types of photos?  It's so unnecessary.   **nononono*

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Doesn't she have a fashion coordinator?  A protocol expert?  She can be tall and even a little wide, but she can look appropriate for the occasion. For goodness sake can't someone stop her from these types of photos?  It's so unnecessary.   **nononono*

It's almost as if someone wants her to look awful.
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It's almost as if someone wants her to look awful.

Then they're doing one terrific job!   :smokin:

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Doesn't she have a fashion coordinator?  A protocol expert?  She can be tall and even a little wide, but she can look appropriate for the occasion. For goodness sake can't someone stop her from these types of photos?  It's so unnecessary.   **nononono*

You would think someone would have the sense to say..*you need to wear flats today*... :whistle:
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It wasn't exactly what you would call 'withering fire,' DC. Not all that hard to 'hold up' under it.......  ^-^

LOL!

Just wanted Dex to know that I understood him and didn't see any insult. 

They use those terms (left and right wing) describing European politics all the time.
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LOL!

Just wanted Dex to know that I understood him and didn't see any insult. 

They use those terms (left and right wing) describing European politics all the time.

Yes, but in this context, the point needed to be made that the term "right wing" is used by the left as a pejorative against conservatives.

I'm sticking with that point.
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One would think that Michelle Obama, as First Lady of the USA would not to around meeting world leaders with bare legs and feet...in silver heels.  Disgusting.

And, IMO, those are NOT "stiletto" heels    :laugh:.
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No not stilettos....I would call them pumps...I have a few that size.....my gosh she has a big foot...[no pun intended]

Stockings and pantyhose are out...bare legs in.....I solve that problem by either wearing long skirts or fancy dress slacks...
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aligncare wrote above:
[[ Dex, I think some folks still think you're a liberal troll. ]]

That's because he IS a troll, liberal or otherwise.
I generally skip right over his postings.
I thought about putting him on "ignore", but not quite yet.

Could Dex be "Liberal Spy", reincarnated?

Anyone to the left of Attila is a liberal to some of us here.

Except most of Dex's positions aren't that controversial. Some are, especially regarding the Middle East, but nothing a libertarian might not say.

So on the whole what has he said that's so disturbing?

People shouldn't make fun of appearances. True, we ought not to. My mother taught me that. That's his opinion. That's not a political or policy difference, just pointing out a good character trait cultured people should aspire to.

On the other hand, Dex. It's part of human nature to poke fun, and needle, and pick at scabs. Especially at the expense of a political foe who is such a lush target.

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No not stilettos....I would call them pumps...I have a few that size.....my gosh she has a big foot...[no pun intended]

Stockings and pantyhose are out...bare legs in.....I solve that problem by either wearing long skirts or fancy dress slacks...

Yep. The stilettos I have are higher and have a thinner heel. Pantyhose in or out, I would never be caught without it. But, that's just me.
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Michelle Obama's Mirror, A Week of Humiliations: Reflections of Sista Silverheels (excerpt).
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First - and worst – came BO’s humiliating loss to Bibi. No amount of money, sabotage, or fraud could pull the Israeli election out in Big Guy’s favor. ...

Then came Sista’ Silverheels’ humiliating stumble and near tumble into the arms of little Emperor Akihito:


I told her she should just take her traditional matcha green tea straight, butt I think she put a little “cream” in it anyway.

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One would think that Michelle Obama, as First Lady of the USA would not to around meeting world leaders with bare legs and feet...in silver heels.  Disgusting.

And, IMO, those are NOT "stiletto" heels    :laugh:.

Eeeek, you would think with all her money she could get a wax job. That's sand paper stubble going on there.

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Eeeek, you would think with all her money she could get a wax job. That's sand paper stubble going on there.

Exactly to what I was referring, AbaraXas!   Her shins and feet are disgusting.
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The Bang a Gong Show: Far East Version

Don’t ask why. Just take my word for it: Lady M’s trip to Japan/Cambodia reminded me of this 70’s era glam-rock mega one-hit wonder from T. Rex.

"Get It On"

Well you're dirty and sweet
Clad in black
Don't look back



You're dirty and sweet oh yea
And I love you
You're dirty and sweet oh yea...


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The Obama's disprove the adage that you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear.