Melania and equality

Donald Trump was never shy of publicity, was he. Neither was his wife. She did a nude photoshoot on his plane in 2000.

trisher I have always been a supporter of Michelle Obama and started a thread to say that we will miss this First Lady.
Or perhaps you didn't see that.

People were commenting on Melania Trump's looks (and it is one aspect that you in particular were very judgemental about) and I am just aghast at some of the nastiness in the media.

MaizieD as far as I am aware no-one thinks my DH is an arsehole; he is not so much in the public eye as Trump, of course (but well-known in some circles). That is what it's all about though, isn't it - the world's eyes on them both now, whatever they do or don't do will be picked up, scrutinised, criticised and pulled to pieces.

Thank goodness DH didn't run for President

oh pogs! That is a delightful post.

"What's stopping the deleted poster explaining their line of thought. "

Nothing!

However the only way to explain their line of thought to those who may not have read their deleted post requires referring back to what they had said/posted and if it has been deleted that is impossible to do without referring back to their deleted post and referring back to what 'someone' has deemed as worth reporting". It's a circle that cannot be broken.

Personally I think it would also be incumbent on the person who had a post deleted to ' explain their line of thought'.

What's stopping the deleted poster explaining their line of thought. I don't understand your point. Of course any deletion will be done retrospectively.

No I don't WW.

I am getting fed up with posters getting things deleted , not at the time the post was made but at a later time when the person who has their post deleted cannot defend their position.

I have said before it is too easy for a poster to make an accusation and that accusation remains for all to see but the accused has no chance of redress. It has happened to me recently and I call it 'enabling by deletion', enabling a poster to keep their comments on display but getting rid of any post that could challenge their thought.

OK ana let's put it this way. I know when to let things drop. Does that suit you better?

Why on earth should POGS act according to what you lot want? Honestly, you should listen to yourselves...

You need to know when to let things drop pogs

WW

'Context all is context'

I couldn't agree more. So let's look at what Mair wrote for 'context' .

Oh we can't because it has 'just' been deleted by GNHQ as it has 'suddenly been reported'. I had just copied the words Mair used to prove a point but can't now.

As for 'context', what is the 'context' when saying

"mair that comment was beyond disgraceful regarding Michele Obama. Whatever is your problem?"

"Mair just seen you comment re MO - I think it's absolutely disgusting"

Were you not making an assumption that Mair was being racist but I saw no intention of that in her post and I will stand by that. Then again I knew what the saying 'BDC' meant in context.

I see the itchy-finger brigade have done their worst again! You're lucky your post wasn't deleted as well, POGS!

Can't wait until we move on to how much 'compassion' Melania has or might have...

trisher just because someone doesn't pursue an academic career doesn't make them stupid. I would also venture to say that the university Melania attended wasn't on quite the same level as Princeton and Harvard. That is not to underplay the hard work that Michelle must have done, just that you can't judge someone merely on academic prowess.

Yes - I accept I was too quick off the draw with my response. I suppose I just dislike comments that say blacks this, Irish that etc and put this in that category. i wouldn't use it myself though but that's my choice. But then I wouldn't be commenting on the appearance of either of the two women

What was wrong with the context in which Mair ussed it?

Context all is context

This phrase was used by a West Indian friend of mine when I complimented her on her smooth skin.

Not standing up for Mair but are posters making a link between Mair saying 'Black Don't Crack' and racism?

Are posters aware the term Black don't Crack' has a history and it is not racist in it's meaning.

It is speaking of the fact people of a dark skin are given to having a good complexion so in some way is a compliment.

I don't like links willy nilly but this link might explain it better and there is plenty of reading material to substantiate this point.

www.africanvoiceonline.co.uk/scientists-discover-why-black-dont-crack/

"Black don't crack' . A phrase often used to explain the fact that many people of colour, often look much younger than they actually are. For a long time, people have wondered why celebrities like Halle Berry and Stacey Dash, have failed to age in the last twenty years. Until recently people assumed that it was the sun-protecting melanin in the skin of those with darker complexions, that keeps those with darker skin tones looking fresh well into mid-life, however a recent study has revealed that, in fact, more complex genetics are at play."

Not that I am remotely interested in either Michelle Obama nor Malania Trumps appearance other than to say I think they are both beautiful, elegant women.

But up until then sunseeker their backgrounds were fairly similar, so if she wished presumably Melania could have pursued an academic career. She obviously felt this was something lacking in her when she claimed to have a degree n architecture and design.

To be fair Michelle Obama attended both Princeton and Harvard Law School. Melania Trump dropped out of University of Ljubljana after one year so lets cut her some slack!

rigby except when she pinches others words like MO

No idea dj do you think it's something like a Chinese wall in legal speak?

I have read about her languages and comments seem to vary about her fluency etc. But I will say I admire her for this and having seen the Slovak and other Balkan languages and their alphabet it is an achievement to learn another language anyway.
But I still think Michelle is far ahead of her in all areas.

Her actual words, not her accent ( and poor grammar) are what make her sound stupid.

mair that comment was beyond disgraceful regarding Michele Obama. Whatever is your problem?