The absolutely amazing thing about this is how politically tone-deaf she is. While I’m sure she was just joking and engaging in light banter, she has to realize that making statements like this on a trip to Asia, which is being focused on by Muslims across the world, will make the president look weak. Most of the world—including India and many Asian countries—take statements like this seriously and she doesn’t even realize it. That’s why, despite how much the Left ridiculed Laura Bush for not saying anything, that really is the best policy for a political wife.
You are spot on. Great post.
I think leaders around the world have already taken their measure of Obama and view him as weak.
Michelle helps to reinforce this notion.
I woul go all the way & say political spouses (remember Dennis Thatcher?). My mother is a pretty staunch Democrat, w/ some detours, but she has always been a fan of
Laura Bush...........she always handled herself w/ grace and dignity and she realized that it was not about her.I was proud of her for being my first lady, even though I did not vote for her husband.
Michelle Obama could learn some rules from her........