Say what you will about Carter (and I think in many ways, he was a total failure as President) but at least he attempted to set an example during the lean years of the late '70s.

America wants to see their leadership deal with the same problems that we are. What we don't want is to have our faces rubbed in the fact that our leaders live in an untouchable bubble and that the nations ills are nothing more than stories on the tee vee.

Yes, we know that the three branches of government aren't worried about how they will pay their household bills, how they'll eat today, or that they are on the verge of financial collapse. Heck, we even know that if the Russians/Chinese/North Koreans, etc ever throw a few nukes our way, they'll all be safely ensconsed in a mountain bunker somewhere with a warm bed, a hot meal, and a comfortable life. We don't want to be reminded of it.

As someone quoted here earlier, the line 'Let them eat cake' is the vibe that we're getting. Even Clinton felt "our pain..." or at least said so. Prince Barak seems like all is right in the world... his maybe, but that may be about it. There is no 'lead by example,' it's all 'do as I say, not as I do.'

First off I love the fact this news source is Canadian. Is it just me or are people applauding the fact the first lady has a nearly two dozen member entourage? The inauguration ceremony was excessive, but in-light of the recent throwing away of money at every problem fitting. We are just getting a taste of the change. What a proud American she is now!

Originally posted by larphillips
Prince Barak seems like all is right in the world... his maybe, but that may be about it. There is no 'lead by example,' it's all 'do as I say, not as I do.'

That's what I was thinking. I was always taught to lead from the front and lead by example. I guess that the military taught me wrong, and I should have learned leadership from a "community organizer".

Originally posted by Jadette
Does it make sense to 'change' what you're doing if it hinders you in accomplishing your job? Change just for change's sake is just silly.

So what exactly is her 'job' that requires these minions?

What ya expect?
It takes a lot of time, effort and resources to tend to dat booty!
Baby got back!

This is total insanity.

I could do with one, and most of the time she would be in the way.

This thread is merely a perpetuation of hate. It needs to cease. Look into your hearts of hearts, and throw away the bitterness that lies within. Attack the policies and not the individuals, for there is no gain in making petty and pathetic attacks. Understand that the women has two children, her mother, and a pet to look after. Her attendants are not merely her own. That being said, I tell you to let go of blind hate. Simply let it go, focus your energy on debating the policies and the true conspiracies against the children of man. Simply focus your energy on something substantial, not insignificant happenings.

That is all I have to say. Look inside yourself for a few minutes after reading and feel it out. You will see how it truly comes across within your truly rational mind and spirit.

isn't this good news for the employment of your country?

have another 50 maybe, that is 50 new jobs

[edit on 9-7-2009 by yiersan]

Originally posted by TruthWithin

I would hope that if YOUR wife were being attacked, the way you deep south hill-billies are attacking her, you would want some help too.

Give it up and get real.

If i had a wife who needed 22 helpers to sit around and look pretty I would be quite sad with myself.

I don't know if this is the right place to bring this up, but does anyone think there's a chance the Obama's won't be elected for another term?