Michelle Obama at the Jobs Speech

[lillypaddle]

I've heard several commentators mention Michelle looking sullen/sad/mad at the speech. I didn't see her, but googled up a very short video. She was standing and clapping, but she had a really bad look on her face, and while she was clapping, she was shaking her head "no." It was quite disturbing, actually. So apparently there's speculation that she & the President are on the outs, and thats why she went to Spain instead of spending his birthday with him.

Okay, that's just gossip, and who knows ... maybe she just didn't feel well. But I'm curious if any of you saw this, and what your thoughts are, if any.

:shrug:

[nobodyspecial]

1. I don't know

What did the National Enquirer have to say about it?

[DevonRex]

2. What bullshit.

[lillypaddle]

6. I'm sure it is

But I'm asking if anyone here saw the moment in question. Just curious.

[elleng]

20. Yes. See my post #18.

[DevonRex]

49. Yeah I did. I thought she looked like I was feeling

when I looked at the GOP side. They pissed me off.

[mzteris]

3. maybe she was shaking her head

at the idiotically childish behaviour of some of the REPUBLICANS!

[glowing]

4. She may have been talking to someone next to her. I think her

face matched her husband's no non-sense tone and look when he delivered his speech. AND they were in the lion's den so to speak... There were a lot of politicians in that room who are not acting as political opponents... these politicians rhetoric are making her family less safe; they speak badly of her and her children. I would have a bad look on my face looking at those old, white men whose only goal is to derail her husband at the expense of the country and her own family. I wouldn't look all that happy either being in that room with those assholes either.

[madokie]

37. You got it

pretty much how it is too. thanks

[CherokeeDem]

5. I Don't Think So...

I mean, how can any of us know, but didn't she go to Spain with her daughters last year or so with her close friend? If I remember, her friend's father had died, and Michelle couldn't be with her during that time because of the campaign or the inauguration.

I saw several pictures of her smiling before the speech, maybe she was frowning at the reaction of the Republicans. I certainly was.

[FarLeftFist]

7. Probably shaking her head b/c of all the grumbling going on by the GOP.

[enough]

8. This matters exactly as much as DU's previous interest in Laura Bush, her personal

weirdness, strange clothes, etc.

[orpupilofnature57]

14. Superficial Details ,unfortunately M$M uses it to talk ,but not inform.

[Cali_Democrat]

9. The commentators you're listening to

are full of shit.

[lillypaddle]

15. Bill Press? Ed Schultz?

Look, I was just asking a question. No one is a bigger supporter of the Pres. & FLOTUS than I am. I imagine many who've posted here are correct. They are both under tremendous stress. And it's likely to only get worse, unfortunately.

[orpupilofnature57]

10. Michelle Obama is one of those people that always look aloof ,or bored ...

that they are , they just look that way.

[watrwefitinfor]

11. Couldn't help but notice it, though

I haven't heard any comments about it. My first impression last night, based on nothing but her demeanor, was that something was terribly wrong and perhaps there have been more threats on his life or maybe on his family.

As I said, based on nothing perhaps beyond my own fears - she did look sullenly out of character and I've never seen that look on her before. Last time I saw photos of her in public was when she was in South Africa with Nelson Mandela; she seemed herself then.

Wat

On edit: as mentioned by several posters above, I would much rather be chatting with President Mandela than in the room with all those Repubs.

[LaurenG]

12. The only picture I saw of her was like that,

she didn't seem herself. Who knows why, its probably really stressful for both of them.

[Frustratedlady]

13. I saw that instance and I think she was looking in disgust at the Republicans

for sitting on their thumbs when Obama was getting a standing ovation from everyone else.

Obama acknowledged her presence by pointing out to Biden that their wives were there.

I hope their marriage makes it through this mess in Washington. So much stress on all of them.

[Raine]

16. I don't think I've ever seen what appeared to be a happy First Lady

no matter what party, must be a miserable position to be in.

[theophilus]

17. Probably nothing but I hope she is mad as hell at Mr. Obama. I hope she

"jerks a knot in his tail" and causes him to accomplish more for the common American. I hope she really doesn't like how this has played out........We'll see.

[elleng]

18. She might have heard about the threats.

I did notice something, briefly.
She looked lively at U.S. Open today. There are pics somewhere at DU.

[NYC_SKP]

31. This is so.

And that's all.

Not good, but not as bad as the silly speculations about them as a couple.

Solid as ever.

:patriot:

[Modern_Matthew]

19. That's between her and the President. Policy is the only thing we should care about. nt

[Botany]

21. she went out of her way to show Barack her love last night

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/michelle-obama-wears-iconic-2008-dress-husband-jobs-144931884.html


Michelle Obama wears iconic 2008 dress to husband’s jobs speech




Try google it can be your friend.

[lillypaddle]

22. I did google it

you must not have read my OP very carefully. That's not the picture I saw. Sheesh. 90% of the people around here post the most negative shit about the President, and I ask a question and get a rash of shit. I purposely didn't post a link because I didn't think it would be fair.

[FrenchieCat]

23. She probably realizes now what a fucked up country we live in.....

where people will depict her husband as weak for not saying what they think he should have said when they think he should have said it. Probably read a letter or two showing utter disrespect for this President, after he financial saved this country from total darkness and killed that asshole Bin laden....and then he's called weak and other names from folks of which half aren't even smarter than her daughters.

The look on her face was probably a "kiss my ass you triffling MF ingrates! You didn't elect a fucking janitor to clean up your mess while you sit there throwing rocks at him!"...or something like that.

[lillypaddle]

25. I'm sure you're right, Frenchie. nt

[FrenchieCat]

26. I don't know if I could muster a smile for even a minute!

I'd want to probably kick some ass instead,
and would be looking super pissed. Let's put it this way,
you wouldn't have to guess what I was thinking. :rofl:

[FirstLight]

24. cant find any pics ...

really, just one good one of her meeting a high school girl before the speech...

If you had some links, i guess i could look, but it's all just speculation anyway...

[lillypaddle]

29. here

at about the 23 second mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I14pSEwEbck

[one_voice]

32. To me it looked like she was disappointed...

with someone sitting below her. It looks like she's looking down at something she doesn't like. Not like she's looking at her hubby. Maybe the repubs? Maybe something like this picture..

edited to add picture.

[femmocrat]

36. She looks like she is about to cry....

Of course we don't know what she looked like immediately after that, because it stops at that second.

My impression... She looks sad because she knows how hard Barack is working to help the country and how much he put into that speech while the repukes have no intention of cooperating with him. She is thinking that he is too good to be pleading for their help and they don't deserve the respect he has shown them.

JMO

[blogslut]

27. I wasn't "disturbed".

It was a serious speech and Mrs. Obama was appropriately deferential to the topic at hand.

[TeamsterDem]

28. I also thought she looked either upset or sick. But unlike TV commentators I'm

not going to speculate because I have no idea what was up. Maybe nothing at all. Who knows.

[in_cog_ni_to]

30. I think she was looking down at the rude Rethugs and was pissed off at their disrespect.

I also noticed her demeanor last night and thought, at the time, she looked pissed off about something, but didn't realize she was sitting above the Rethugs.

[Blasphemer]

33. I would hate to speculate as to why

But her reaction was notable and it was curious. It is odd that she didn't keep her feelings (whatever they may be) in check but she's human. She may have just dropped the first lady veil for a moment. If I had to guess, I would say that it's the entire political atmosphere moreso than anything specific to the President or their relationship.

[lillypaddle]

34. That makes the most sense nt

[FrenchieCat]

38. Here she is today at the US Open.....

With Serena Williams






With Sasha and the "Let's Move" team
Watching the match between John Isner and Andy Murray



Billie Jean King in da house!









She seemed pretty smiley generally..... :shrug:

[femmocrat]

40. Wonderful photos!

Thanks for posting them. She looks so fit! :)

[Manifestor_of_Light]

44. That short hair looks so cute on her!!!

Fabulous, graceful, athletic.

[lillypaddle]

45. She's the best, isn't she?

That's why I was worried. She and hubby are the best ever. Thanks for posting.

[lillypaddle]

35. Well, I've ventured into GD

to ask a stupid question on a Friday night. Somebody slap the shit outta me, please.:banghead:

I'm going to bed. It's been a pleasure interacting with all of you. (right!) :)

[FrenchieCat]

39. Make sure to see the series of photos I just posted on your thread now.....

I didn't think there was anything wrong with your question...
you were just curious. She did have a sour look on her face,
but most likely it was because of the assholiness of the Republicans! :)

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[pa28]

41. Yes, that was odd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRcgzHmG2EU

It seemed to me like exasperation over what the Republicans have done and what they will do again. We'll never know for sure.

:shrug:

[Whisp]

42. she might have just read the shit here on DU.

that sure would explain the look

[lunasun]

46. Maybe shaking her head 'no' about... this is not how the POTUS is supposed to be treated by Congress

[applegrove]

47. I thought she looked like she was in a fighting mood. Her husband certainly gave a fighting speech.

I thought it was appropriate considering how serious things are in the USA and how unserious the GOP is about it.

[jillan]

48. Maybe she is just sick and tired of the disrespect her husband constantly receives and thought

it was BS that he had to move the date of his speech, and that he even had to give a speech to a joint session of Congress to tell them to get to work.

I agree, she definitely did not seem happy.