Meghan Mark II?

I am still trying to figure out what MM has to do with Michelle Obama?

The only thing they have in common are they are American and black.

I also where where the same outrage is towards Melania, who has turned down Dr Jill Bidens invitation to tea. It is protocol and expected for the First Lady to do.

I think you’ll find outrage directed at women perceived to be left leaning or god forbid a bit feminist. Melania is safe

Absolute truth Iam64.

I just saw that Pelosi isn't going to attend either. Though I don't blame her what with just having a hip replacement.

It is supposed to be 10 degrees F or so as well that day. That alone would be enough to put me off.

Michelle Obama is my absolute hero.

Her husband has to attend, but IMO she's ansolutely within her rights not to. Some people don't like behaving hypocritically & attendance feels like endorsement.

Grandmabatty

Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush have declined their invitations to the inaugural lunch.

Not surprised, Trump only eats hamburgers.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

“Staying true to my values”.

So says Michelle Obama as she announces she won’t be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday.

Personally I think there are expectations around her position as former FLOTUS. She ought to attend in my opinion. The voters have made their choice - sorry Michelle. It’s not ‘all about you’. See the bigger picture here. It’s a State occasion, you should be there. “Your truth”? Pah!

Why?
Also “Meghan Mark 11” - exactly what do you mean by that headline? She’s nothing like Meghan in my view. Completely different personalities to my mind.

When Michelle was First Lady until 2017 she did all that was expected of her , she is a person in her own right,

Well said annie

I don’t get why a woman who is ‘a person in her own right’ can’t still support her husband at a major political event.

It won’t make her a lesser woman to show loyalty and support.

Exactly what support does Obama need to sit and watch the inauguration? Is it relief from boredom or embarrassment that the Republicans won? Is he incontinent or what support is Michelle supposed to provide ?

what support is Michelle supposed to provide ?

The kind of support between a husband and wife that may not be obvious to folk who expect it to be spelled out.

I don’t suppose Trump will give a toss if Michelle isn’t present. As long as his beloved Musk is there….sorry….Freudian slip…of course I meant Melania 😉

Surely her husband can give her loyalty and support for her
decision not to attend, marriage is for two not a leader with a
wife in tow

Anniebach

Surely her husband can give her loyalty and support for her
decision not to attend, marriage is for two not a leader with a
wife in tow

Absolutely.

There are different levels of support- for example, accompanying someone to a hospital appointment, dentist or doctor. But I ask again why is Obama in need of support? Is it painful to sit and watch the ceremony - is there a medical condition we don’t know about? Piles for instance?

merlotgran

^what support is Michelle supposed to provide ?^

The kind of support between a husband and wife that may not be obvious to folk who expect it to be spelled out.

I suspect that’s part of the reason she isn’t attending. I doubt he would attend either out of choice, but he has to. Her not attending will be something he agrees with because it sends a message. There is more than one way of supporting your husband.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

“Staying true to my values”.

So says Michelle Obama as she announces she won’t be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday.

Personally I think there are expectations around her position as former FLOTUS. She ought to attend in my opinion. The voters have made their choice - sorry Michelle. It’s not ‘all about you’. See the bigger picture here. It’s a State occasion, you should be there. “Your truth”? Pah!

This is such an insulting post . There is NO requirement to attend an inauguration by anyone. Trump who instigated the Jan 6 insurrection certainly did not attend with Melania. He most likely still falsely believed he won the election.
No one has been more vilified than the Obama family than Trump has done . He even repeatedly questioned Obama’s birthplace even after having the birth certificate published. Outrageous!

He now with his policies has done more to to damage women and their rights to body autonomy and has brought about book bans with tge support of his followers to become more and more extreme with empowering the ultra right religious conservatives. He is an utter danger to a civilized society.
It is no wonder that Michelle Obama and now Nancy Pelosi are not attending the inauguration. President Obama, President Clinton and President Bush are also not attending the luncheon after . That speaks volumes that even a Republican President will not be attending the luncheon.

Regarding your comment about the RUMOUR about the possibility of a divorce . Well consider the source which, as usual is from tabloid journalism.
So bravo to Michelle and Nancy for standing up to this convicted felon tyrant and pointedly not attending his inauguration !
I really think FGT your title for this post is quite vulgar.
You really ought to broaden your reading sources.

maddyone

Doing the right thing with dignity is much more admirable Casdon, than being petulant because you don’t like or agree with something/someone.

Trump gave Obama’s no dignity. Michelle owes nothing to a convicted felon who is sadly noe President.

Good posts syracute.

And good to hear from you. How are things shaping up in the USA - Trump etc?

Well I will say it, as no-one else seems to have done yet. The “Meghan Mark II” comment means “another uppity Black woman that we disapprove of”. I can’t be bothered to rehash all the incidents of racism against Meghan in the media but will just say shame on you!, FGT2.

argymargy

Well I will say it, as no-one else seems to have done yet. The “Meghan Mark II” comment means “another uppity Black woman that we disapprove of”. I can’t be bothered to rehash all the incidents of racism against Meghan in the media but will just say shame on you!, FGT2.

👍

Why should she go ? She wasn’t a President and she doesn’t agree with Trump’s politics. I don’t know why people are fixated on her ethnic origins, what does it even matter ?

argymargy

Well I will say it, as no-one else seems to have done yet. The “Meghan Mark II” comment means “another uppity Black woman that we disapprove of”. I can’t be bothered to rehash all the incidents of racism against Meghan in the media but will just say shame on you!, FGT2.

Absolute b*ll%&ks!

Where in the world do you see racism screaming from the O/P?
If you knew the Meghan connection well, you would see that it is all about female empowerment, being your own person, doing what you want to do beyond the realms of royal etiquette and restrictions. The parallel is obvious. Being true to yourself, presenting yourself in a way that shows your true inclinations. I could go on, but check out Meghan's admirable quotes on the subject
Shame on you for dragging racism into this, and shame on those jumping on the bandwagon to agree!

My point is that White women don’t automatically get criticised for demonstrating these values and behaviours. Black women do.