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A scheduling conflict ay? Hmmm .. please correct me if I am wrong but Michelle Obama is fed up perhaps and incapable of constructing a facade?
Loved that W didn't acknowledge Trump.
Much respect to Jimmy Carter, a true statesman
walkingman
(8,633 posts)was not only antithetical to everything President Carter stood for and several of the eulogies that emphasized "character" were directly a rebuttal of the Orange POS. I did notice that Pence's wife basically refused to acknowledge Melania - and why wouldn't she? I think Obama showed maturity by willingly talking to Trump, especially because you know he wanted to slap the shit out of him.
KentuckyWoman
(6,908 posts)It's Carter's day and everyone, everywhere is talking about the elected. I'd guess half the people that watched did so to see what classless rude thing he would do this time.
Seems like Obama's job was to keep the toddler busy in church.
hawkeye21
(290 posts)I mean, is Trump a neo-Nazi fascist dictator who is the emodiment of evil or isn't he?
summer_in_TX
(3,351 posts)I know Michelle loved and respected Jimmy.
Funerals like his are important because they showed the lifetime of American values (and the values of his kind of Christian) to a wide audience. It was moving and inspirational.
Arazi
(7,160 posts)Im guessing she paid her respects at Rosalyns funeral and called off for today.
marshall
(6,681 posts)We may be seeing more of these scheduling conflicts until something changes.
Prairie Gates
(3,645 posts)That's what's killing you, isn't it?
Steff: I don't want to listen to this.
Blaine: That's it, Steff. She thinks you're shit. And deep down you know she's right.
Arazi
(7,160 posts)Until he dies 🙏
Quiet Em
(1,350 posts)If Trump didn't show nobody would even care.
Just sayin'.
LeftInTX
(31,161 posts)Quiet Em
(1,350 posts)Michele Obama had a scheduling conflict.
Trump did not show up for Rosalyn Carter's funeral and I don't think his absence generated much news at all.
Hope22
(3,239 posts)I doubt it was anything to do with a facade. More likely a conflict with her schedule. Or possibly they dont attend functions together where mob bosses will be in attendance to limit exposure in public as their children are still young.
IcyPeas
(22,900 posts)He'll use your image in a frigging ad.
Cha
(306,113 posts)No class assholes. him and his stupid wife.
Hekate
(95,562 posts)
who can be trusted to make decisions for her own reasons.
During her 8 years in the White House, Mrs. Obama was unfailingly polite to all and correct in her behavior. In the years since then she and her husband have partnered in enterprises to inform and better the American people.
On this occasion, for all any of us know she could have a broken leg or pneumonia or cancer treatments none of which are any of our business unless she makes a public announcement.
flvegan
(64,692 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,699 posts)Cha
(306,113 posts)on "an extended Holiday in Hawaii".
I don't care if she chose that instead of sitting beside Mump. She doesn't suffer fools well. Remember when she was a some luncheon and gave John Boehner the Side eye. lol
I'm sure she communicated her heartfelt gratitude for Pres Jimmy Carter to his family privately.
Hekate
(95,562 posts)Cha
(306,113 posts)with sniping either.
I was talking with someone else in LA who is "very East of the Fires".. but her husband woks downtown so he's wearing a gas mask to be able to breathe better..
And, I learned tonight that my Niece and her son are going to be able to go back to their home in Brentwood when it's Safe. So Fortunate
and full of Gratitude.
I meant no animosity. I respect Michelle's decision regardless of the justification. Actually, if it's based solely on disgust at the political status quo, I get that too. Take care.
Tickle
(3,230 posts)about? I keep hearing that they were laughing but I don't know why