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    ceejeemcbeegee is not here: I'm gonna say this again... Michelle is gonna be aiight. For real. Black women (and, I'd argue, woman in general) have been dealing with these amplif... more »
    Aesop's Foibles. YES.: They are an awe-inspiringly beautiful couple. It's been said, I know. But every picture one sees of those two crazy kids just keeps bringing that poin... more »
    ArtfulSlinger: Um we are listening to a French, one-time supermodel cum singer and First Lady for career advice? Come on. Michelle Obama and what she will or wont d... more »
    PilgrimSoul: What I do not understand about either side of this argument is that it is neither obviously true that Michelle Obama is all rainbows and sunshine abou... more »
    heykoukla: Oh, Megan, you left off another challenge for Michelle: remember Karl Lagerfeld's comments about Carla Bruni? "She's imaginative, clever, educated...I... more »
    rednrowdy: my sense from interviews and such is that she's going to do what she normally does, except now she's a first lady. as much of a big deal as all of thi... more »
    stoprobbers: I don't know why anyone is surprised by this. This is what has been expected of every First Lady since, well, since the inception of the country, and ... more »
    badmutha: Running for office is a sacrifice that the whole family makes. And you don't just jump in with eyes closed. She's a smart lady and she will be great. more »
    Brigit: Michelle looks like my first Barbie. A kickass supermodel black Barbie that moved her head when you moved her legs, so she could sashay down the catwa... more »
    eff it...let's get a taco.: I'm exhausted for her. I shall nap now in solidarity. more »
    EkaterinaBallerina: You have to wonder how this would have played out if Hillary had won and Bill was our "First Gentleman" (what would we call him? I just made that up) ... more »
    stacyinbean: I always wonder why people look at this as Michelle giving something up for Barack. Isn't it possible that this is THEIR dream? Together? Sure, he get... more »
    Lizawithazee: Oh, it's like being a bride-to-be or a pregnant lady. Everybody projects their hopes and dreams and baggage about marriage and children onto you. Only... more »
    browngirlinthering: why is it prohibited for her to work? i can't figure it out on google more »
    ginseng_you_sing: Is it a requirement that the First Lady to put her career on hold? Could there be exceptions? more »
  • #michelleobama

    Michelle Obama Must Not Be Anything Less Than Perfect