Michelle Obama was caught wearing $540 sneakers to a Feed America event. I could care less what she wears on her feet. I do care that some people are untouchables. Do you remember how Sarah Palin was raked over the coals for money that was spent on her wardrobe? Why are some people above the scrutiny of the media and others hounded? No matter what your political affiliation, you have to see these discrepancies.
And now with a Supreme Court justice position up for grabs I fear what I feared the most with this election. Impacts far greater than money will be felt for generations to come. With the way things are going it is highly likely that the decisions made by the future nominee will erode families and this great country. I will continue to pray, knowing Who is ultimately in control. Yet I ask again, what is so wrong with some good old fashioned values?
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I care what she wears! This is a President who tried so hard to get all of us to believe that he was just like us....middle class. I don't know anyone who wears sneakers that cost that much. And it was especially tactless to wear them to that particular event. Show some class prez
Well, I guess I should say I am surprised she wore these shoes to this event as this presidency seems to be all about image over substance anyhow. I mean someone who makes more than $3 million (according to his '08 tax return) and only donates 6.5% to charity is not really caring about the down trodden. He likes to talk the talk but most certainly does not walk the walk or for that matter wear what you need to walk to support the talk that he is so famous for talking (does that make sense, I don't have a teleprompter?).
Why does this make me grin from one ear to the other? Does that make sense? I don't have my teleprompter either! Hahahahahaha...
There is a double standard going on! Geez louise, that is a terrible waste of money!
Oh Boy~! Have you never ever splurged on something? Please stick to homemaking, crafts, decorating, etc. I do not like your blog when you politicize....this snottiness does not become you. I come to your blog for great ideas and fun...sorry...I am just honest.
Sandy
I always find it interesting to get comments from folks who tell me what I may or may not put on my blog. The America I know allows for diversity of opinion. Yes, we do splurge from time to time BUT when we are telling others how tough it is and asking others to sacrifice the appropriateness of wearing such splurges seems to be very uncaring. I have heard others say that perhaps she did not pay for them, they were a gift. If so I hope taxes were paid on them. When I get a prize, it is taxable. Bottom line is that we have a president and his family who are not walking the walk. Earth day he consumed tons of fuel to go to Earth day events yet corporate CEOS are condemned for using private jets. I just do not get it. Bailout recipients are condemned for bonuses and luxuries yet it is ok for a first lady to dress in shoes as she did to feed the hungry?? Double standard I think.
As for snottiness, the day I wake up in a country where I may not freely express my views will be a sad day. I am proud to be an American and am one by choice not by birth. Too many Americans have lost sight of exactly what freedom is and how precious it is. It is called pride not snottiness and that pride has created a wonderful country- the home of the FREE and the BRAVE. Visit whenever you like, Sandy but please do not tell me what I may post, simply click your mouse somewhere else. I have visited many blogs with views I do not agree with politically and have NEVER left a comment, I simply click.
I see I have upset you. I apologize. I didn't mean to. I only meant I have always read your blog for your inspiration not political bias and you definitely have a bias as you have never said one good thing about this president or his family. The shoe comment did seem "snotty" to me. It was in sharp contrast to the person I had imagined you to be. It took me by surprise and I felt compelled to comment. Yes you have every right to express your opinion and I will take your advice and definitely click elsewhere.
Actually Sandy my reaction was not just to you but to other anonymous posters as well. (whose comments I refuse to publish due to vulgarity) My conversations regarding our president are primarily related to his policies and character, neither of which I agree with. I have spent the last eight years sitting in meetings with co-workers bashing Bush while I sat quietly by. You see our University official policy was to be apolitical but that was not the practice at all. I did not agree with all that Bush did however he kept us safe during a time of national crisis and for that I am grateful. I do not have that same level of comfort with this man. Quite frankly many of his beliefs and decisions scare me and worry me about my grandchildren's future America. Now that I no longer work in the same job I can express my views. Sad part is that there are many others who are like minded with me who can't for fear of job loss. It seems to be OK for liberals to be vocal but quite another thing for conservatives to finally speak up. I am amazed at how many friendships I have created just here in blogland because we are of like minds policitically. Attending my local tea party I saw people from ALL political parties meet together for the cause of our basic freedoms and spurned on by the overspending in our government. That was AMAZING to me.
You did not upset me, my skin is quite tough from years of dealing with diverse opinions. I appreciate you coming back and leaving another comment. You will probably click away many times if you come back. I have decided that if I am ever going to stand for something it has to be now. So amidst the decorating and crafts I will continue to share what I hold deep in my heart, my Savior, my family, my country and its constitution.
Interesting to see how we can so easily label others when we don't share the same opinion. There is nothing "snotty" about stating a very reasoned and measured opinion. I am glad that Sandy returned to apologize for it shows that we may all attain maturity and actually enter into dialog. Too bad that she'll "click off" in the future, but that's everyone's preogative.
Thank you! God bless you and your blog!!!
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Julie M.
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