tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post5428063987050442549..comments2023-11-05T03:20:46.695-05:00Comments on The Ostroy Report: The Right Wing's Racist Attacks on Michelle ObamaThe Ostroy Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04955421147082736335noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-24314292725336710832008-08-26T10:06:00.000-04:002008-08-26T10:06:00.000-04:00Congratulations, Mrs. Obama, on a wonderful speech...Congratulations, Mrs. Obama, on a wonderful speech telling your story and Barack's story of family, love, achievement through hard work and commitment to all who seek the American promise of a better life for their children. <BR/><BR/>The United States will be better off having your example, intelligence and work ethic in the role of First Lady of our country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-13439212180014605582008-08-18T14:15:00.000-04:002008-08-18T14:15:00.000-04:002:03,Calling someone else a "jerk" should disquali...2:03,<BR/><BR/>Calling someone else a "jerk" should disqualify you from the "Miss Manners" medal at Ostroy's blog. Congratulations, though, on being put in nomination for the "Big Hypocrite" and "Master of Hyperbole" awards.<BR/><BR/>Be proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-29154829686882980572008-08-18T14:03:00.000-04:002008-08-18T14:03:00.000-04:0012:20 You have to be the one who always has to h...12:20 You have to be the one who always has to have the last word and your last word is never to the point of the argument which you always seem to misunderstand.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you'd like to try to explain what it's really like being a jerk. Maybe an introspective exercize will help you learn to focus.<BR/><BR/>What I expect, however, is a vulgar response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-74398472562288990702008-08-18T12:20:00.000-04:002008-08-18T12:20:00.000-04:00Did you not state you could not recall any preside...Did you not state you could not recall any presidential wives who were chief advisors? You could quibble about the word "chief" if you wish but I named two seriously powerful and internally influential First Ladies within the last 28 years - in which time we've only had 4 presidents.<BR/><BR/>Bill and Hillary sold themselves as "two for one" and Bill was elected President, twice. Therefore, your memory is seriously faulty as is your grasp of hiring practices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-29339276853462381732008-08-18T09:01:00.000-04:002008-08-18T09:01:00.000-04:008:21 Of course Nancy and Hillary were advisors. ...8:21 Of course Nancy and Hillary were advisors. That's common knowledge. Nancy advised the use of astrology charts and with Bill and Hillary it was "two for the price of one." Name other such teams in the past. I guess we have a lot to thank Nancy and astrological influence for; as well as Hillary and her help with the economy. What can we expect from Michelle? Etiquette classes required by law to stop the meaness? Oh yes, we really need First Ladies involved in the elected President's decisions.<BR/><BR/>What we need is Hillary as President.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-9136665563486995492008-08-18T08:29:00.000-04:002008-08-18T08:29:00.000-04:00Let's see, first Governor Mark Sanford (McCain VP ...Let's see, first Governor Mark Sanford (McCain VP prospect) cannot name a major economic policy in which Bush and McCain disagree. Then Mitt "I got the money and I want the job" Romney's synapses must have misfired when he could not recall a single McCain accomplishment on energy policy during a 26-year congressional career. Yesterday, Governor Bobby "What me worry?" Jindal completely flubbed on two occasions a response to the question of what new ideas does John McCain propose for America's future.<BR/><BR/>Andy, you were spot on. They've got nothing but fear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-85721724450319811332008-08-18T08:21:00.000-04:002008-08-18T08:21:00.000-04:009:23,Either you have an incredibly short memory sp...9:23,<BR/><BR/>Either you have an incredibly short memory span or are a child with no background in history. Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, the two biggest Presidential icons in recent history, both had wives who were incredibly influential within the White House. <BR/><BR/>Also, in professional circles it is routine for companies to insist on meeting (or "interviewing") the spouse of a key new hire. The strength of the relationship as well as the wisdom and personality of the spouse are often seen as key in cementing the deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-84519812237482872272008-08-17T21:30:00.000-04:002008-08-17T21:30:00.000-04:00When asked the most important lesson he'd learned,...When asked the most important lesson he'd learned, Obamba responded that his Mother was most concerned that he learn never to be mean to anybody.<BR/><BR/>That reminded me of Michelle's objection to America's being mean.<BR/><BR/>If they're elected I guess outlawing "mean" will be a top priority. <BR/><BR/>That would really be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-69459067846482209862008-08-17T21:23:00.000-04:002008-08-17T21:23:00.000-04:00She is obviously unable to ground him enough to ke...She is obviously unable to ground him enough to keep him from flip-flopping. If she didn't "ground" him, as he says she does, where we would he take off to? <BR/><BR/>No one "hiring" a professional wants to hear that his chief advisor, almost always an amateur, is his wife. <BR/><BR/>No former President I can remember ever had a wife as his chief advisor when he was President.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-72159863535549615502008-08-17T18:57:00.000-04:002008-08-17T18:57:00.000-04:00Oh God America needs you now if Michelle is going...Oh God America needs you now if Michelle is going to be Obama's advisor.<BR/><BR/>That comment just scared more voters away than Barky and Co can even begin to imagine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-28219859119457759092008-08-16T23:50:00.000-04:002008-08-16T23:50:00.000-04:00my comment was chopped off: I meant to say that hi...my comment was chopped off: I meant to say that his reference to his wife was in response to the first part of the question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-73280525085375404902008-08-16T23:48:00.000-04:002008-08-16T23:48:00.000-04:0010:28 PMThe actual question was a two part questio...10:28 PM<BR/><BR/>The actual question was a two part question" 1) who are your three current advisors and 2) who would your advisors be in your administration. Sen. Obama's reference to his wife was in He then said he would not limit himself to three advisors in his administration and went on to mention individuals across the political spectrum. <BR/><BR/>He was paying homage to his wife and how he values her intelligence and ability to keep him grounded. Isn't that what anyone would want from a spouse? A true partner in life? Incidently, Rick Warren retorted: "Your wife does that too?"<BR/><BR/>Oh, and did you notice McCain's reference to Petraeus was he admired him because he has brought us victory in Iraq? Is McCain now claiming we have won in Iraq and the soldiers can come home now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-75179668343365638482008-08-16T22:28:00.000-04:002008-08-16T22:28:00.000-04:00Tonight on CNN Obama and McCain were each asked wh...Tonight on CNN Obama and McCain were each asked who their three top advisors would be.<BR/><BR/>McCain said General Petraeus.<BR/><BR/>Obama said Michell because she is so wise and she can really keep him in line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-83291503667796142452008-08-16T19:24:00.000-04:002008-08-16T19:24:00.000-04:00I remember early on even before the primary, Micel...I remember early on even before the primary, Micelle made constant "nagging wife" comments about or to Obama which he seemed not to mind. Michelle's behavior was gently criticized on MSNBC and the campaign made her stop. It's obviously the way they relate. Totally their business unless he takes her orders to the Oval Office.<BR/><BR/>As for the family scene, I have to admit it was a personal reaction on my part. My sister and I adored our father and would never say or do anything that we thought might hurt his feelings. I once cried because I thought I might have done so. My mother and he never even bickered in our presence and the respect we gave him was returned to us. My evaulation was a projection; I felt sorry for Obama when the three people I presume he loves most in the world publicly ridiculed him. I was especially upset when the baby mocked him. It obviously didn't bother everybody who saw it. It's just silly, sentimental me. <BR/><BR/>As for McCain there is no argument since the issue is not his cursing but First Wives' influence on a President's decisions. There is no question or doubt that McCain's wife does not influence his decisions. She apprently can hold her own by demanding a pre-nup, but no doubt she keeps out of his business. Can you imagine him calling her "Mama."?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-5211917035562662952008-08-16T15:33:00.000-04:002008-08-16T15:33:00.000-04:0012:35,My goodness a wife and children gently teasi...12:35,<BR/><BR/>My goodness a wife and children gently teasing their husband/dad? My goodness what kind of family is this? Certainly not every other loving family in the world? <BR/><BR/>No, let's elect the man who responds to his wife's good-natured teasing about his hairline by calling her a cunt. In front of other people, no less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-64439561543375687812008-08-16T14:55:00.000-04:002008-08-16T14:55:00.000-04:0012:08,I doubt you'd know much about intellectual c...12:08,<BR/><BR/>I doubt you'd know much about intellectual circles as they rarely let you out of your padded square room.<BR/><BR/>If they do so again, investigate something called student loans. I put myself through college on them, as have hundreds of thousands of other people, despite a very modest income while in my teens and early 20s. It's an excellent investment by the government in the people.<BR/><BR/>The Obama's tax returns clearly show them paying back student loans they acquired while in school.<BR/><BR/>BTW, in 1998, Princeton instituted a policy where students of needy families no longer had to secure loans from Sallie Mae or banks. They are given grants to attend school. Currently students who can earn their way into Harvard and whose family income is $60k or less pay no tuition. Families with incomes up to $180k pay a reduced amount in tuition. <BR/><BR/>Similar programs are popping up all over the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-44790686729771749862008-08-16T13:05:00.000-04:002008-08-16T13:05:00.000-04:0012:08 PM,I think you need to talk to someone in a ...12:08 PM,<BR/><BR/>I think you need to talk to someone in a financial aid office at a university. What type of credit would your average 18 year old have? Have you applied for student loans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-86413187505869156102008-08-16T12:35:00.000-04:002008-08-16T12:35:00.000-04:00Remember the Obama family interview on TV? Even t...Remember the Obama family interview on TV? Even then Michelle and the two daughters dissed Obama by saying something -- I forget exactly what it was - was better than listening to Daddy talk all the time. Then the younger one mocked him in a chant: "Yadi\a, yada, yada." At least he's stopped such interviews from happening again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-85344305563457478522008-08-16T12:15:00.000-04:002008-08-16T12:15:00.000-04:0011:46 Golly gee. I'm sure glad you reminded us t...11:46 Golly gee. I'm sure glad you reminded us that Nancy influenced Ronnie to use astrology charts to make decisions. That makes me feel so much easier about the prospects of Mama Michelle and her influence on the President. Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-53082076569198907402008-08-16T12:08:00.000-04:002008-08-16T12:08:00.000-04:0010:19 In intellectual circles the burden of proof...10:19 In intellectual circles the burden of proof is the responsibility of the one making the claim.<BR/><BR/>The question remains how she qualified for such a huge loan with her "poor" ecnomic background.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-50051044796993822942008-08-16T10:19:00.000-04:002008-08-16T10:19:00.000-04:009:18,Simply because you fail to look for the proof...9:18,<BR/><BR/>Simply because you fail to look for the proof does not mean the facts are not there. If you close your eyes and deny that the wall exists you'll pay the price if you keep walking toward it.<BR/><BR/>If by "free ride" you mean Michelle did not have student loans, that little bit of mythology was debunked when the Obama's released their tax returns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-60054309413427153422008-08-16T10:14:00.000-04:002008-08-16T10:14:00.000-04:00I had no idea that a good defense for an offender ...I had no idea that a good defense for an offender is that someone else has committed the same "crime." I now have more respect for my nine year old when he says "But Gary did it too." Thank you 11:54.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-24006787401535023672008-08-16T09:18:00.000-04:002008-08-16T09:18:00.000-04:00You sure "lose it" fast to be a lawyer. Nor have ...You sure "lose it" fast to be a lawyer. Nor have you offered proof or a reliable source to confirm your claims. Anyone can get on any blog and say anything. Is it that with your penchant for the dramatic and emotional you are an actress? (I thought your parents helped some and you were not "entirely funded." You didn't mention that in your latest rant.)<BR/><BR/>And, my testimony wasn't that she had a free ride, but there was no proof she did not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-7802032354152965862008-08-15T23:54:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:54:00.000-04:00Her "mama role?" Like how the Republican god, Rona...Her "mama role?" Like how the Republican god, Ronald Reagan called Nancy "mother?"<BR/><BR/>The google find did not only include "wikipedia." It listed multiple news sources that Michelle Obama was a cum laude graduate of Princeton. Its not a point that is worthy of debate. Give it up.<BR/><BR/>Have you not read anything I wrote? My three years at a private law school in NYC was entirely funded by student (government and private loans). All 200K of it. There was no additional support or funding other than the money I earned from part-time work while in school. What evidence do you have that she had some free-ride at school? Maybe her folks scraped together some spending money, maybe they took outloans as parents (they exist - look it up). But to assume that she had some near 200K to finance her 4 years at Princeton at her immediate disposal is beyond disengenous. Look at your own life. Did you go to college? Did you go to a private competitive college? How did you finance it? <BR/><BR/>I'm done responding to this nonsense You have yet to provide a fact-based, intelligent response to anything I have put forth. Thank goodness I work with and am friend with Republicans who are able to set forth cogent, fact-based rational arguments. It allows me and them to learn. Even if we disagree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11636447.post-21618274070793865452008-08-15T23:46:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:46:00.000-04:00Are the Chicago Sun-Times and Atlanta Journal-Cons...Are the Chicago Sun-Times and Atlanta Journal-Constitution reliable enough for you as references for Michelle Obama's cum laude status as an undergrad at Princeton?<BR/><BR/>http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/221458,CST-NWS-mich21.article<BR/><BR/>http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/06/06/michelle_obama.html<BR/><BR/>Or perhaps you can rest assured that if she did not graduate cum laude from Princeton the right-wing media would be all over the padding of her resume.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and regarding "Mama" roles, do you recall how Ronnie's Mama would have to consult her astrologer to find out which days were good or bad and how they should influence his schedule?<BR/><BR/>Clearly Ronnie was a henpecked eunoch...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com