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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Thu 16-Jan-25 09:04:50

“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!

theworriedwell Sat 18-Jan-25 13:01:59

escaped

Syracute

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

I've just seen the photo. Call me cynical, Syracute, but it looks very set up. Tell me, do the Obamas not eat with a knife and fork?!

He's one of those horrible men who just get better looking as they get older. It just isn't fair is it.

theworriedwell Sat 18-Jan-25 13:00:22

Mt61

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Rumours …. The Obamas are heading for divorce! 😮
Maybe that’s the real reason?
She didn’t attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week either with Barack - who was seen laughing and joking with Trump.

Yes heard this morning that not all is well in the marriage.
Nice to see Obama & Trump getting along at former president Carters funeral, amongst all the stoney faces 😊

I thought it looked very inappropriate for a funeral.

Iam64 Sat 18-Jan-25 11:56:00

Doodledog - spot on imo. I also believe their children get huge pressures. Growing up in the public eye must be very difficult. Some of our so called newspapers are simply cruel

Claremont Sat 18-Jan-25 11:45:38

Sago

FriedGreenTomatoes2

They are divorcing and Obama is dating Jenifer Anniston. Apparently.

This exactly what I heard!

OMG- where did you read that trash. And how on earth can you be taken in by such dreadful, disgusting, gossip?

Doodledog Sat 18-Jan-25 11:28:13

I’m always impressed by people in the public eye who manage to stay together despite the nasty comments and press intrusions into their private lives. It must be very difficult for them, and given that one in three ‘ordinary’ marriages end in divorce it’s a miracle any high profile ones last at all.

escaped Sat 18-Jan-25 11:21:53

pascal30

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Syracute

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

I've just seen the photo. Call me cynical, Syracute, but it looks very set up. Tell me, do the Obamas not eat with a knife and fork?!

thankyou for the photo, they do have the most wonderful smiles.. such a lovely couple

Pleasure. I always like photographic evidence.
Yes, no rock bottom or whatever! The marriage looks rock solid to me. Not that I'm concerned either way.

Iam64 Sat 18-Jan-25 11:14:19

I’m with you Wyllow - so many people seen to enjoy the idea of failing relationships,

pascal30 Sat 18-Jan-25 11:07:06

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Syracute

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

I've just seen the photo. Call me cynical, Syracute, but it looks very set up. Tell me, do the Obamas not eat with a knife and fork?!

thankyou for the photo, they do have the most wonderful smiles.. such a lovely couple

Wyllow3 Sat 18-Jan-25 10:47:03

Mt61

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Rumours …. The Obamas are heading for divorce! 😮
Maybe that’s the real reason?
She didn’t attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week either with Barack - who was seen laughing and joking with Trump.

Yes heard this morning that not all is well in the marriage.
Nice to see Obama & Trump getting along at former president Carters funeral, amongst all the stoney faces 😊

I take an interest in both the Obamas and always have as I admire them - not uncritically, but great respect and liking.

I think this thread has gone OTT on something very simple - Michelle Obama decides not to attend the inauguration.

the precedent is absolutely clear -

" that trend broke during the last inauguration, when Trump and former first lady Melania Trump did not attend President Biden’s ceremony". Yes, the ex POTUS himself didn't go, why why should she?.

and the reasons are very clear

On the campaign trail, there was a huge series of very personal and particularly nasty attacks made on her by Trump and it's always been that way.

I would be very sad if the Obamas broke up, but just googling this morning, it's all social media surmise. I fail to see the
I find this sort of gleeful delight in a possible break up just schadenfreude.

Allira Sat 18-Jan-25 10:22:03

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Syracute

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

I've just seen the photo. Call me cynical, Syracute, but it looks very set up. Tell me, do the Obamas not eat with a knife and fork?!

Probably just a fork. They are American after all.
The waiter/waitress will bring the cutlery when they bring the meal 🙂

Mt61 Sat 18-Jan-25 10:16:39

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Rumours …. The Obamas are heading for divorce! 😮
Maybe that’s the real reason?
She didn’t attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week either with Barack - who was seen laughing and joking with Trump.

Yes heard this morning that not all is well in the marriage.
Nice to see Obama & Trump getting along at former president Carters funeral, amongst all the stoney faces 😊

Granniesunite Sat 18-Jan-25 09:20:00

What is wrong with some people!

escaped Sat 18-Jan-25 08:32:12

As if I'm being serious!!

Anniebach Sat 18-Jan-25 08:30:22

Rock bottom and still drilling

escaped Sat 18-Jan-25 08:21:33

Syracute

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

I've just seen the photo. Call me cynical, Syracute, but it looks very set up. Tell me, do the Obamas not eat with a knife and fork?!

Syracute Sat 18-Jan-25 01:28:12

MissAdventure

Don't ask me.
I just read the threads, not make them. smile

But what does your comment have to do with this thread ?

MissAdventure Fri 17-Jan-25 23:06:34

Don't ask me.
I just read the threads, not make them. smile

Syracute Fri 17-Jan-25 23:01:10

MissAdventure

But Harry isn't famous now, is he?
In fact, most people are bored to death of him and "her" and accuse them of attention seeking.
So I've heard, anyway. wink

Really ?? Why for heavens sake is Harry on the agenda . Daft !

nanna8 Fri 17-Jan-25 23:00:47

Really- who cares? Not our country, not our people.

MissAdventure Fri 17-Jan-25 22:55:49

It's sod all to do with my reality.
I've no time for any of them.

Why would I have?

Allira Fri 17-Jan-25 22:55:04

Thanks Syracute

Who'd be famous? 🤔

Syracute Fri 17-Jan-25 22:53:57

Get your head out of the tabloids . Today was Michelle’s birthday and there was a lovely tribute from Obama to his wife with a very touching photo . That’s the reality !

Allira Fri 17-Jan-25 22:52:31

I think most people would recognise Harry if they saw a picture of him.

I think some people are pushing their own agenda on here.

MissAdventure Fri 17-Jan-25 22:47:37

But Harry isn't famous now, is he?
In fact, most people are bored to death of him and "her" and accuse them of attention seeking.
So I've heard, anyway. wink

Allira Fri 17-Jan-25 22:44:08

Claremont

Why would you even begin to compare the two- if not?They have nothing, but nothing in common. Apart from hair and skin colour.

Both strong women married to famous men
Both with minds of their own.
Both subject to media interest

Of course they have things in common.