scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Jan 23, 2021 4:15:13 GMT
I just LOVE HER. Already. She brings back the class that left the White House with Michelle Obama. There was so much scandal with the National Guard troops being forced out into a garage, and I just saw that she brought them cookies. Yes I know not life altering but such a simple gesture.
Plus she’s amazing. A Dr. in her own right. I feel like I’m living in a completely different world.
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YooHoot
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Post by YooHoot on Jan 23, 2021 4:27:04 GMT
Now when I see Flotus in the news, I don’t cringe.
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Post by papersilly on Jan 23, 2021 5:31:12 GMT
You mean you don't miss the former's frozen face and distaste for her duties?
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 23, 2021 5:59:36 GMT
I have loved Jill Biden for years, even before Biden was Vice President. She was so wonderful with the kids after she married Joe. I am a huge fan.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2021 13:58:24 GMT
A woman who smiles with her whole face and lights up from kindness INSIDE.
A woman who used her BRAIN to get ahead and earned a doctorate.
A lovely, intelligent, compassionate FLOTUS.
Glory.
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Post by purplebee on Jan 23, 2021 14:10:09 GMT
She’s great - and I have confidence that she will always do the right thing.
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Post by aj2hall on Jan 23, 2021 14:15:46 GMT
I have no doubt that she will personally write thank you notes. As someone who works in an elementary school, I love that she is an educator. Looking forward to seeing what she does.
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Post by Really Red on Jan 23, 2021 14:54:01 GMT
Me, too! Loved Michelle and so happy with Jill.
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Post by peano on Jan 23, 2021 14:54:44 GMT
Yes to all.
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Post by maryland on Jan 23, 2021 14:59:26 GMT
Yes, it was a long four years between Michelle Obabma and Jill Biden! She is going to be great!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jan 23, 2021 15:21:36 GMT
ooooh yea. I'm dying from the all the Tiktokers going on about how well Melania dressed and comparing her to Jill. Who the hell cares? I think she is beautiful and smart. But of course, you know Trumplicans...
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Post by evnimom on Jan 23, 2021 15:48:08 GMT
Not only is there class back in the White House, Love is back in the White House.
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Post by scrapsotime on Jan 23, 2021 15:56:43 GMT
ooooh yea. I'm dying from the all the Tiktokers going on about how well Melania dressed and comparing her to Jill. Who the hell cares? I think she is beautiful and smart. But of course, you know Trumplicans... Melania was a mannequin with nothing of substance inside. Dr Biden is full of substance. |
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Post by epeanymous on Jan 23, 2021 15:59:35 GMT
Thing is, honestly, I don’t expect the first spouse to do anything. If Melania had wanted to chill and not have a bunch of mostly-uncompensated public duties, fine by me. What I didn’t care for was the insistence by a certain faction that we regard her as “bringing class back to the White House” (whatever might that mean?), or the insistence that she was somehow beyond scrutiny as compared to Hillary or Michelle.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jan 23, 2021 16:28:59 GMT
Yea, Apparently class is judged by how much you spend on clothes, make up and shoes. NOT by what you actually do. And people are worried about spending money on China dishes?
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Post by elaine on Jan 23, 2021 16:33:25 GMT
Thing is, honestly, I don’t expect the first spouse to do anything. If Melania had wanted to chill and not have a bunch of mostly-uncompensated public duties, fine by me. What I didn’t care for was the insistence by a certain faction that we regard her as “ bringing class back to the White House” (whatever might that mean?), or the insistence that she was somehow beyond scrutiny as compared to Hillary or Michelle. We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. |
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Post by FurryP on Jan 23, 2021 16:54:23 GMT
A woman who smiles with her whole face and lights up from kindness INSIDE. A woman who used her BRAIN to get ahead and earned a doctorate. A lovely, intelligent, compassionate FLOTUS. Glory. A woman you can clearly tell adores her husband? Yeah that one! |
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Jan 23, 2021 16:56:57 GMT
I was definitely talking about the cookies and the gesture. It made me think of things Michelle Obama used to do, like the fitness class on the White House grounds, or dancing with a two year old in front of Michelle's First Lady portrait or surprising White House tourists. The list goes on and on.
I don't remember as much about Laura Bush or Hillary Clinton, and I don't remember anything about Nancy Reagan. I do remember that Barbara Bush also had that warmth, that certain something that has been missing from the White House that is hopefully making a comeback.
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 23, 2021 17:09:21 GMT
The white coat and dress she wore for the inauguration events have been doing the rounds in my embroidery groups, with all the flowers representing states and territories. That was a very thoughtful gesture, and she seems like a thoughtful person.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jan 23, 2021 18:02:39 GMT
She also already spoke to NEA members, which makes me really hopeful for the future of public ed in this country. I got to see her speak at our IEA rep assembly last year when I was a delegate. SHE'S AWESOME. Went out in the crowd of thousands of people and everything.
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Post by tincin on Jan 23, 2021 18:59:24 GMT
Thing is, honestly, I don’t expect the first spouse to do anything. If Melania had wanted to chill and not have a bunch of mostly-uncompensated public duties, fine by me. What I didn’t care for was the insistence by a certain faction that we regard her as “ bringing class back to the White House” (whatever might that mean?), or the insistence that she was somehow beyond scrutiny as compared to Hillary or Michelle. We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. Apparently I misread the original post, I read it as class left the White House when the Obama’s left. I 100% agree with that, this past administration had about as much class as an abandoned school. I’m sorry for those of you I upset, particularly you Elaine. I typically agree with darned near everything you say and I was shocked that you were saying it was racist. I have no idea what scrappyesq’s typical stance is or what was meant by the post, only my take on it. |
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Post by elaine on Jan 23, 2021 19:03:29 GMT
We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. This was the statement issued by many many diehard Trump fans. People who *love* Melania and think Trump is the best President ever. The 74 million who voted for Trump. The group who would start a civil war for him. They certainly didn’t think Melania was classless. But, feel free to call BS, I guess. 🤷♀️ |
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Post by arielsmom on Jan 23, 2021 19:14:14 GMT
I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. This was the statement issued by many many diehard Trump fans. People who *love* Melania and think Trump is the best President ever. The 74 million who voted for Trump. The group who would start a civil war for him. They certainly didn’t think Melania was classless. But, feel free to call BS, I guess. 🤷♀️ Well, according to my uncle, Melania definitely had "class". I asked him if he had seen her nude pictures online, but he hadn't. He did go on to discuss Michelle in some very unflattering terms, that were definitely racist. I realize that was only 1 conversation, but up north, where our second home is, is trump country like you would not believe. And the residents have been outspoken about having a black president. I was proud to have an educated woman like Michelle in the WH, and I adore Dr. Jill. |
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Post by lucyg on Jan 23, 2021 22:23:31 GMT
Yeah, I’m still waiting for a couple of the Trump-supporting peas to come explain exactly what was so classy and beautiful about Melania, and exactly what was unclassy and unbeautiful about Michelle (?!?!). I’ll be happy to assist with providing historical/cultural footnotes to your claims.
And I’m sure they’ll come up with a way to dismiss Dr. Jill, as well. Oh yeah, that idiotic WSJ opinion piece, right?
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pyccku
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Post by pyccku on Jan 23, 2021 23:26:47 GMT
I don't know yet. It's hard to make up my mind on what I think, I haven't seen her naked yet. Maybe after I see her boobs I'll be able to decide whether or not I admire and respect her.  |
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Post by SockMonkey on Jan 23, 2021 23:37:16 GMT
We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. The same people who said Melania was bringing class back to the White House were posting memes of Michelle Obama comparing her to a gorilla and saying she was a man. It was 100% racist bullshit. Michelle Obama was educated at both Princeton AND Harvard, held a series of professional positions in the public and private sector, and raised two bright, beautiful children who are also successful. Melania Trump dropped out of college, modeled, starred in soft-core porn, and plagiarized Michelle Obama's speech not once but twice. What kind of "class," exactly, would these people be talking about? That is what I'm going to call BS on. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jan 23, 2021 23:52:59 GMT
Yea, Apparently class is judged by how much you spend on clothes, make up and shoes. NOT by what you actually do. And people are worried about spending money on China dishes? Wait..wha? That’s me! I’m the one who was “worried” (not the word I’d pick) about the china. It was just an opinion about excess...and a question of others’ opinion. Thought it was good thread material. But now I’m sitting here rereading your post a dozen times and trying to puzzle out how you unfavorably connected that opinion with...well, whatever the heck you’ve connected it. LOL. And now my puzzler is sore. |
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Post by mimima on Jan 24, 2021 0:49:36 GMT
We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. Except, it wasn't said to point out Melania's lack of class, it was said that Melania brought class back to the White House. |
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Post by myshelly on Jan 24, 2021 1:20:29 GMT
We all know that that was a racist dog whistle meaning “we now have a White First Lady after having to endure a Black First Lady for 8 years.” It was/is clear as day - racists gonna be racist, and find what they think are subtle ways to express it. I call BS. I didn’t read it as a slur toward Michelle, I read it as being very much about Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class. I don’t understand what you mean. How does the statement “Melania brings class back to the White House” equate in your mind to “Melania who, despite having plenty of money doesn’t seem to have much class”? {The people who said it absolutely 100% meant it as a racist statement.} |
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Post by schizo319 on Jan 24, 2021 1:33:26 GMT
From where I sit in the South, "class" has to do with being submissive, demure, and subservient. Strong, educated women like Jill Biden, Michelle Obama & Hillary Clinton rarely fit into the role of patriarchal wife and therefore are said to have no "class".
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