Michelle Obama covers those famous arms in '$12,000' Carolina Herrera gown at the Whi

[bendog]

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

Sure.

There's race to it. But I recall my mother detesting the Kennedys because they called attention to those with less, but lived so large themselves.

So, the question is whether a pol is troubled by inequities requires he and his wife choose not to also fill the role of political royalty. To me, no. I really liked Jerry Ford's "style," but Reagan looked good in a suit. His hair never changed color, and that was weird. (-:

Of course Susan Ford washing the family car was OUTSTANDING. (-:

 

[Sarah G]

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

Sure.

There's race to it. But I recall my mother detesting the Kennedys because they called attention to those with less, but lived so large themselves.

So, the question is whether a pol is troubled by inequities requires he and his wife choose not to also fill the role of political royalty. To me, no. I really liked Jerry Ford's "style," but Reagan looked good in a suit. His hair never changed color, and that was weird. (-:

Of course Susan Ford washing the family car was OUTSTANDING. (-:

I know what you mean but the Kennedy's really had relatively less spending money than people think. Rose Kennedy was extremely frugal, stingy even. She would use the neighbor's pool to save on maintenance costs for their own. They lived on other people's money. They had political capital.

It was one reason Jackie was so interested in the old man Onasis. His daughter was so pissed at her for spending so much of his (her) money.

The Obamas have and spend their own money.

 

[kiwiman127]

Well, here's a source that our friends on the far right may accept, but then I doubt it.

Michelle Obama Accepting Fashion Freebies
Michelle Obama Accepting Fashion Freebies

 

[BlindBoo]

"Sally Quin, who writes about religion for a blog at The Washington Post, told CNN: 'I think that dress probably cost around $12,000. But that's just my guess."

Like you I suspect the dress is worth a whole lot more.

Unlike you I don't give a **** how much it cost. I'm not even willing to guess.

 

[GibsonSG]

What's she supposed to wear, ghetto trash?

 

[BlindBoo]

I dont care how much she spent if she spent her own money. But then I dont want her lecturing me about how she and her husband fight against the elites when they are elites.

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

How many people have jobs because good folks like Mrs. Obama buy things?

 

[kiwiman127]

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

How many people have jobs because good folks like Mrs. Obama buy things?

Actually, many designers give their creations to Frist Ladies to wear and they have done this for decades. It's great exposure for the designers.

 

[bendog]

Well, here's a source that our friends on the far right may accept, but then I doubt it.

Michelle Obama Accepting Fashion Freebies
Michelle Obama Accepting Fashion Freebies

Nice link. I looked for something similar but couldn't find it. But, I'm not sure it's Obama friendly.

Aside from the tax implications, Obama is obligated to report the value of the clothes she has received free of charge on government forms mandated by the Ethics in Government Act.

The items Obama has either borrowed or received free have included a $17,313 pair of Loree Rodkin diamond earrings and clothes and gowns worth $1,000 to $6,000. In some cases, Michelle Obama’s representatives have said she will donate the items to the Smithsonian.

That makes no difference, Rampell says.

“If somebody gives her a dress and it’s worth $6,000, and she’s not expected to return it, then she has $6,000 worth of income, or she’s received a $6,000 gift,” he says. “I’m sure that the company is deducting the cost of that dress — the cost of manufacturing, the design, the materials and all that other stuff. And then when she gives it away to the charity, then she gets a charitable contribution for it.”

....

“The designers are indirectly paying Michelle Obama to go and display their wares.

Read Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com Michelle Obama Accepting Fashion Freebies

As I recall that was the criticism of Nancy. But at the time I thought the criticism was unfair. Nancy never got a dime. Why should she pay any tax? Arguably, she shouldn't get a tax deduction, but then again, someone gives you a thousand bucks, and you give it to charity, and then you get to exclude it from taxable income. Now if she KEEPS the dress .... that's getting something.

 

[bodecea]

You have some serious issues, Freewill.

Yes, the hypocrisy of the obama's is not a serious issue. They are typical of socialist elites, live in luxury while the peasants are all EQUAL.

Wait...you have problems with people spending their own money? That would make you a Socialist...an extreme Socialist.

 

[bodecea]

Michelle Obama covers those famous arms in '$12,000' Carolina Herrera gown at the White House state dinner

Mrs. Antoinette is wearing a dress that costs more then the US poverty level. Which is OK if that is what they want to do but they don't need to by hypocrites and say they are "champions of the middle class." They are definitely 1 percenters.

If we paid for it, it's a problem....if she paid for it, what's the problem? Are you for telling people what they can or cannot buy, now?

the truth is that we will never know who paid for it. But we do know who paid for her very expensive vacations-----------US.

Oh? Today With President Barack Obama

 

[Dutch]

I dont care how much she spent if she spent her own money. But then I dont want her lecturing me about how she and her husband fight against the elites when they are elites.

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

 

[Sunshine]

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

They aren't trying to tax themselves, that's what you don't get.

 

[Vox]

Michelle Obama covers those famous arms in '$12,000' Carolina Herrera gown at the White House state dinner

Mrs. Antoinette is wearing a dress that costs more then the US poverty level. Which is OK if that is what they want to do but they don't need to by hypocrites and say they are "champions of the middle class." They are definitely 1 percenters.

she is a typical example of the lying left - one would not be able to find a more pure example of hypocrisy and selfishness.

 

[Vox]

They are the elites, he's the president. Some here just don't think he deserves to have anything because he's Black. They think the Obamas are uppity.

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

they are trying to tax middle class more, not themselves.

they are an exempt "elite".

but your ilk won't get it even if you see their tax files

 

[Moonglow]

The dress was a loaner.

 

[Moonglow]

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

They aren't trying to tax themselves, that's what you don't get.

So your claiming they pay no taxes?

 

[Sunshine]

She can look dowdy in anything.

 

[Sunshine]

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

They aren't trying to tax themselves, that's what you don't get.

So your claiming they pay no taxes?

Color has nothing to do with it except maybe to you. The difference is that they try and play both ends. They are the champions of the middle class, they hate the 1 percenters yet they are not middle class and they are one of the 1 percenters and they make sure we know it.

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

they are trying to tax middle class more, not themselves.

they are an exempt "elite".

but your ilk won't get it even if you see their tax files

^^^^^^^that.

 

[Vox]

So who would you trust, someone who is trying to raise taxes on themselves or those who whine and cry about thier taxes being too high.

They aren't trying to tax themselves, that's what you don't get.

So your claiming they pay no taxes?

they are "paying" taxes as GE did.

same scheme

 

[Father Time]

Michelle Obama covers those famous arms in '$12,000' Carolina Herrera gown at the White House state dinner

Mrs. Antoinette is wearing a dress that costs more then the US poverty level. Which is OK if that is what they want to do but they don't need to by hypocrites and say they are "champions of the middle class." They are definitely 1 percenters.

If we paid for it, it's a problem....if she paid for it, what's the problem? Are you for telling people what they can or cannot buy, now?

What I said was I don't care how they spend their money it is up to them. But then don't turn around and tell me they "feel my pain." You really need to read how opulent was this state dinner.

Did you really need to see the first lady in expensive clothes to realize that the president is very well off?

I would've thought the private jet was a dead give away. I really don't see the point of this topic.