Originally Posted By: Matter-eater Man
 Originally Posted By: the G-man
New York Post:
  • Democrat Barack Obama has a message for Tennessee's Republican Party: "Lay off my wife."

    Obama, his party's presidential front-runner, and his wife, Michelle, were asked in an interview aired Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" about an online video last week by the state's GOP taking her to task for a comment some considered unpatriotic.

    "The GOP, should I be the nominee, can say whatever they want to say about me, my track record," Obama said. "If they think that they're going to try to make Michelle an issue in this campaign, they should be careful because that I find unacceptable, the notion that you start attacking my wife or my family."

    The video, posted on YouTube, centered on remarks Michelle Obama made while campaigning in Wisconsin last February, when she said: "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country."

    The four-minute video replayed the remark six times, interspersing it with commentary by Tennesseans on why they are proud of America. In a news release that included a link to the video, Tennessee's GOP said "the Tennessee Republican Party has always been proud of America." It urged radio stations to play "patriotic music" during Michelle Obama's visit to Nashville last Thursday.


If he doesn't want people talking about his wife, she shouldn't be out their campaigning for him. That's just common sense. If a spokesperson for any candidate says something stupid, people are going to comment.

You know, for a politician that claims to be the enemy of cynicism, Barack Hussein Obama is quickly turning into one of the most cynical politicians I've ever seen.

Any comment against him is "divisive" or a "distraction".

It's clearly a cynical attempt to silence his critics and avoid actual debate.


Oh I think Obama knows that. I saw his "leave my wife alone" comments as really for show. It makes him look good image wise & the press is reseptive so it pays off for him.


Ummm...how is this any different from the fact that Monica Lewinsky, Whitewater and any other number of Clinton scandals has been off limits on Hillary's side? A couple of months ago, there was the big stink with some kid asking Chelsea a question that she thought was out of bounds. For that matter, how many times has The Keating 5 been brought up in reference to McCain? On the rare times that I've seen it, his handlers have been truly pissed about it and call it dirty pool.

Michelle Obama is a political figure and should be held accountable for what she says when stumping for her husband. Her 'proud' satement was unfortunate and probably not indicative of her true level patriotism. However, she put it out there so I find it fair game...even if it is a chicken shit tactic.

The man wants to protect his wife. How can you fault him for that? Can those of you with significant others honestly say that you wouldn't repsond similarly if you spouse were attacked...whether justifiable or not?

Hell...remember when Pro ripped G-Man a new one for commenting on a pic of his wife? Pro knows the rules here...in that there aren't any...but, rightfully in my opinion, had an issue with G-Man making specific references to his wife. Pro kinda brought it on himself by posting the pic but, just because one CAN do a thing doesn't mean one SHOULD do a thing.

Oderint, dum metuant.


You are a god damned idiot, you know that? You ought to be smacked upside your dumb-fuck head, even after all these years. Shame on you!
-USCHI showin' some love