Michelle Obama: “All This Just For a Flag”

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Quote: Michelle Obama: “All This Just For a Flag”

By James S. Robbins

September 13, 2011, 08:39PM
ASSOCIATED PRESS

The internet was buzzing this week with video of First Lady Michelle Obama apparently showing extreme disrespect to the American flag at a ceremony in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. As police and firefighters fold the flag to the sound of marching bagpipers, a skeptical looking Mrs. Obama leans to her husband and appears to say, “all this just for a flag.” She then purses her lips and shakes her head slightly as Mr. Obama nods.

Just for a flag? If that is what she said it is regrettable. Even with all her years being around those who hold high public office Mrs. Obama does not seem to understand the purpose and importance of ceremonies. They reaffirm the bonds of loyalty and fellowship that cement our national unity. Yes, at one level a flag is just a colorful piece of cloth. But it symbolizes much more. It is the emblem of our land and all its ideals. It has been present at every major event of any importance to the country, battles, celebrations, meetings, and the lunar landings. It is a symbol of unity that transcends party, faction and time. It is something uniquely and explicitly American. Men and women have fought and died for it. Our enemies hate us for it and burn it in the streets. All that should mean something.

Perhaps Mrs. Obama thinks that all the pomp and circumstance she experiences in her daily life has something to do with her, rather than the unofficial office she holds. If so she should disabuse herself of that notion quickly. The official gestures of respect shown to her are the same shown to any First Lady, and if she wasn’t married to the president she would be just another citizen. Ruffles and flourishes are not hers by right, but by coincidence of marriage. Yet this is the same woman who said she had never in her adult life been really proud of America before her husband ran for president, so it is no wonder she might dismiss a flag ceremony as just so much nonsense.

All this just for a flag? Has anyone said, “All this just for Michelle Obama?”


Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/robbins-report/2011/sep/13/michelle-obama-all-just-flag/

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I have lived through presidents,as you men have that I did not like much.But I had never felt anything like I feel for this person and his wife,bless her heart.I am starting to feel the same about his supporters.
 
The Dirty SKANK sure likes our money though!!!

Every trip her and her little monkey family takes is more than most Americans make in a year!


Get some braces on that grill and that i would be happy to have my tax dollars fixing her ugly FREAKIN Face!
 
Originally Posted By: Dead Down WindThe Dirty SKANK sure likes our money though!!!

Every trip her and her little monkey family takes is more than most Americans make in a year!


Get some braces on that grill and that i would be happy to have my tax dollars fixing her ugly FREAKIN Face!



... please tell us how you REALLY feel


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I wish the guys a Gitmo had a chance to ask some questions of those two.I wish everyone in the US knew what is really on their mind.I would say that would open some eyes.
 
Originally Posted By: Ricky BobbyOriginally Posted By: Dead Down WindThe Dirty SKANK sure likes our money though!!!

Every trip her and her little monkey family takes is more than most Americans make in a year!


Get some braces on that grill and that i would be happy to have my tax dollars fixing her ugly FREAKIN Face!



... please tell us how you REALLY feel

I always do!

And would somebody please POP that Zit on Obasm's face already!

Gheez!


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So, what do you have against Guyana? They both are low class people in high class positions. They are way out of their league and neither have a clue.
 
What I cannot seem to figure out is just HOW people this low-rent ended up in the White House! How can it be that people that are this Socialist can actually WIN an election? I guess the idiots voting have no idea of history of 1925+ Germany.. Man, it is a sad day that I am living in...
 
Originally Posted By: Dead Down WindThe Dirty SKANK sure likes our money though!!!

Every trip her and her little monkey family takes is more than most Americans make in a year!


Get some braces on that grill and that i would be happy to have my tax dollars fixing her ugly FREAKIN Face!

Really? I have no doubt that the sentiment is heartfelt. However, to combine racism and poor grammer in the same post is cliche.
 
Originally Posted By: BubbaChickenWhat I cannot seem to figure out is just HOW people this low-rent ended up in the White House! How can it be that people that are this Socialist can actually WIN an election? I guess the idiots voting have no idea of history of 1925+ Germany.. Man, it is a sad day that I am living in...

That statement hits the nail right on the head in todays society. Majority of the population doesn't have a clue and doesn't want one either. Very sad.

Tony
 


Really? I have no doubt that the sentiment is heartfelt. However, to combine racism and poor grammer in the same post is cliche.[/quote]



"Grammer"

Kinda callin the kettle Black aren't you!!

I am less of a Racist than your fine boy and i sense some racism coming from you!

So, get off your high horse!
 
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