Meghan Mark II?

Nandalot

Oh my goodness! What a thread! Why should she go? Remember Trump didn’t go to Biden’s and he wasn’t particularly gracious accepting defeat either.

What’s wrong with the thread?

It’s a discussion. Not every comment will meet with your approval.

Good for her, a woman not afraid to stand by her principals.

And that is exactly what she is doing maddyone. She obviously feels contempt for him, so it would be hypocritical for her to be there. It’s not petulance to stand by your principles and announce in a dignified, non partisan way that you will not be attending, when you have no role to play at all in the ceremony. Thankfully women are now independent beings rather than decorative accessories.

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

There are many times in life when all of us need to do the right thing. Whether we are Gransnetters or former First Ladies, there are times when we choose to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing, just as Elizabeth 11 did, when she met with Trump and other even more despicable people. She was required to do it, and she did, and with dignity too.

She does know how to behave though maddyone. That’s exactly why she isn’t going. She is sending a clear message.

But that Nandalot is precisely why she should go. She should show she knows how to behave because he doesn’t.

Oh my goodness! What a thread! Why should she go? Remember Trump didn’t go to Biden’s and he wasn’t particularly gracious accepting defeat either.

It's up to her, though personally I think she should go.
Kamala Harris will no doubt have to go along to witness him taking the oath.
Hillary Clinton, having also lost against Trump in 2016, will perhaps attend with Bill?
They're all strong women.

On the one hand I think Michelle Obama should be true to herself, but in the other, I think she should follow protocol, so on balance, I think she should go and do the right thing. I’m a great believer in doing the right thing, even though at times it might go against our personal preferences.
After all, it’s not all about us. And this event is not about Michelle Obama.

Anniebach

She has every right to stay away, she was never president

Well said. Anniebach. 😊👍🐝

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

Whitewavemark2

She has always been the most excellent strong role model for women.

I agree with that but doesn’t it show strength to put your own feelings aside to support your OH when they’re undertaking a task they’d probably rather not be doing?

I recall reading Michelle’s memoir ‘becoming’, especially when she described the times she was the only black woman in the room. She has survived various racist taunts over the years to become a fabulously strong and morally on-point individual. So why attend the inauguration of a misogynistic man with strong links to the ‘alt right’ who are known to be racists?
She would have seriously gone down in my estimation if she did attend.

She has always been the most excellent strong role model for women.

I think it really does matter, and it’s good to see Michelle voting with her feet as it were.
Don’t posts invite us to “comment”?

Does it really matter? Who are we to comment especially not when we complain about Elon Musk.

"Sorry, Michell, it's not all about you"????
Of course it's about her! If nobody had individual principles, there'd be no point in even holding elections, the American people might just as well have stuck a pin in their voting papers. I admire her - having that kind of guts is magnificent in her position in these times.

I can see no comparison between Michelle Obama and Meghan. Michelle is a strong woman and I can understand why she won't attend the inauguration. Although Trump has been voted in he is still a criminal and I think that would go against M Obama's values.

If I were in Michelle’s position I wouldn’t want to attend either. However there are many times in life where we must choose to put our wishes aside and do the difficult thing. Just my thoughts.

Why Meghan for Michelle ? surely not colour of skin

Anniebach

Very unkind thought

This.

Goodness, what century do we live in?

Perhaps old expectations and traditions should remain in the past.

I expect most people wouldn't desire to attend, well done her.

Michelle Obama has always been impressive. This OP suggesting she’s a second Megan Markle is strange on many levels.
Unlike many, I don’t dislike, sneer or constantly criticise MMarkle. I don’t understand how wound up people get about her
But putting her in the same category asks MObama ??? Are you suggesting a joint bid for the Presidency, a job share so both can continue to have a life 😂

ViceVersa
Good for her. In her shoes, I'd do the same. Can't think of any reason (other than one) why she'd be compared with MM.

Seriously? 😮