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So They're Just Calling Michelle Obama Fat Now

February 14, 2011 11:53 am ET by Simon Maloy

First Lady Michelle Obama is in the midst of a nationwide anti-obesity campaign aimed at shrinking America's collectively expanding waistline. The conservative media are striking back against Mrs. Obama's message of fitness and nutrition by decrying what they see as government intrusion into our pantries.

At least, that's what they're doing when they're not calling Michelle Obama fat.

Rush Limbaugh's long been laying the groundwork for this sexist attack, using stories about the First Lady's nutrition programs to call the fitness-fanatic Mrs. Obama "Michelle, My Butt." (The jab's lack of sense it exceeded only by its lack of self-awareness.)

Yesterday, the resident cartoonists at Andrew Breitbart's BigGovernment.com posted this offering:

If there's a "joke" in there, I'm missing it. Notably, the version of the cartoon online now differs slightly -- but significantly -- from the version that showed up in my RSS reader, in which the First Lady demands: "Shut up and pass the lard!"

It's been a long time since I've expected anything approaching comity from the conservative media, but this is the sort of stuff most of us left at the grade school playground.

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    • Author by rtejon (February 14, 2011 11:55 am ET)
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      Maybe if Ann Coulter is somebody's ideal. Others of us know healthy when we see it.
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      • Author by rkcomments (February 14, 2011 1:52 pm ET)
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        yeah, Ann Coulter and her giant Adam's Apple!!!!
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        • Author by Evolved1 (February 14, 2011 2:49 pm ET)
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          And have you seen the meathooks on that "chick"? I heard she showed Kobe how to palm a basketball.
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        • Author by Chris3000 (February 14, 2011 6:40 pm ET)
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          Hey Rush - Those who live in fat trousers should not throw scones.
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        • Author by kamrom (February 14, 2011 8:23 pm ET)
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          Ehh...Dont stoop to their level. Thats the only time they can ever get anything out of us.

          Remember in the rightwing world, random commentors on here/dailykos/etc are far worse than the people on Fox who scream hatred 24/7 to a national audience. This makes no sense, and cannot make sense, it merely "is."

          We're better than them, and we know it. No need to resort to their foolish tactics.
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          • Author by johnrod10 (February 14, 2011 9:24 pm ET)
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            Scream hate? Lol
            Resort to their foolish tactics? Been on a limbaugh thread lately? Tactic successfully resorted to...
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        • Author by CenterRight (February 14, 2011 9:33 pm ET)
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          The cartoon is inappropriate but why blame ALL conservative media. She I blame ALL liberals for "by rkcomments" inappropriate comment about Ann Coulter?
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          • Author by CenterRight (February 14, 2011 9:35 pm ET)
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            Should I blame ALL liberals for "by rkcomments" inappropriate comment about Ann Coulter?
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            • Author by RumpshakerSlim (February 14, 2011 10:10 pm ET)
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              Why should we have to take the high road?

              Ann Coulter is a terrifiying scarecrow woman, and her giant adam's apple makes her look like she's trying to swallow a softball.
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              • Author by CenterRight (February 14, 2011 10:40 pm ET)
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                Do what you want - but it's humorous to listen to liberals complain about an inappropriate comment about Michelle by making inappropriate comments about Coulter - typical double standard.
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                • Author by RumpshakerSlim (February 14, 2011 11:50 pm ET)
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                  If rkcomments drew a cartoon that Media Matters then published it would be similar but still not the same because Michelle Obama isn't fat but Ann Coulter does have a freakishly large adams apple.
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                • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 1:22 am ET)
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                  Stop stealing boulderhippy's schtick. He cries REALLY loudly, I feel like I should warn you.
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                  • Author by CenterRight (February 15, 2011 6:05 am ET)
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                    Ok to say Coulter has an adams apple, not ok to call Michelle fat - typical double standard from the left.

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                    • Author by n'est-ce pas (February 15, 2011 8:44 am ET)
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                      You post under two screen names and you've got the cojones to bitch about double standards? Boy, you're just repugnant, right ON/tommy/CenterRight.
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                • Author by ProgLib (February 15, 2011 6:42 pm ET)
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                  Coulter attacks politicians and people in personal ways all the time, so it's no surprise people would go after her. When was the last time Michelle Obama ever attacked anybody that wasn't liberal or a Democrat? Like never. She's so out of the media spotlight these days, yet the conservatives want to keep her in it. The only attention she gets is with her garden thing at the White House and this obesity campaign. Other than that, she's pretty private and out of the loop I think they just run out of things to go after Obama on, so they pick on his wife.
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                • Author by Provasek (February 15, 2011 9:28 pm ET)
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                  Coulter just wants to jail journalists.
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                • Author by SMTDL (February 16, 2011 11:39 am ET)
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                  There should be a double standard!Michelle Obama is the First Lady of The United States of America and has said nothing bad about anyone I know of.She hasn't called anyone names that may have criticized her or her family.She hasn't atttacked anyone's political views or social sensitivities (or lack of them).She shows herself to be a devoted spouse,mother and advocate for ordinary citizens(e.g. families of veterans,children ,etc.) This is not to say she is above criticism ,but it should be fair and respectful of her position as it would be for any other First Lady.I just don't recall another FLOTUS having their physical appearance attacked this way or their platforms for citizen causes.
                  On the other hand, Ann Coulter makes a living by attacking people( most of them good people)by saying outrageous,divisive, even racist,sexist stuff in order to gain attention.She plays loose with facts and invents reasons to justify her diatribes.She pretty much invites strong comments on her rhetoric.Rarely are those comments even close to the level of vitriol as Coulter's statements.
                  How can you make an equivalency when Mrs Obama is only trying to help people?Who is Coulter trying to help!?
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                • Author by NiceguyEddie (February 16, 2011 12:59 pm ET)
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                  It's not about the comment being merely inappropriate. How about absurdly inaccurate to boot?

                  Also? We're defending a decent, principled, hard-working woman who's helped many people over the course of her career, and who is using her new role to address a critically important social issue.

                  You're defending a vile, self-serving, venomous, acid-spitting parasite.

                  So yeah, there's a difference.

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                  IMHO
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              • Author by pecst1 (February 15, 2011 2:30 pm ET)
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                Well, it's not so much taking the high road as taking the time to not be cruel as to some one's appearance. I mean, the crack over the weekend about Rachel Maddow being a man was rotten and so is the crack about Anne Coulter. It's not the high road, it decency.
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            • Author by sodium (February 15, 2011 12:57 am ET)
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              i hate self-apppointed sanctimonious pr!cks telling me what is "appropriate" and what isn't.
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        • Author by glogrrl (February 15, 2011 3:12 am ET)
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          Don't you mean mAnn Coulter?
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        • Author by SanePolitics (February 16, 2011 7:20 am ET)
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          Ann-orexia Coulter?
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    • Author by ScienceBuff (February 14, 2011 11:59 am ET)
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      They are just exposing their own ignorance and lack of class. Even if she were overweight there would be nothing amusing about it. However, the fact that she isn't moves the suggestion deep into the gutter.

      Seahawks will find it funny, though. It's about on his level.
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      • Author by villabolo (February 14, 2011 12:53 pm ET)
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        Go to their commentary box and you'll find pearls such as:

        Cowboylogic says:

        I just figured out how MooShelle plans to control Americas eating habits.
        She plans on eating everything herself.

        Talk about a master plan.


        CrisD says:

        Michelle IS getting fatter and fatter!!! She is eating up a storm!!!

        skcusisolep says:

        The moose-pig eating bacon must make the mooslum boy king a little uncomfortable.

        Ever notice the size of the moose-pigs Bingo Wings?


        Baloshka says:

        There is not enough hair straightener in the world to make this thing look human.

        Etc., Ad Nauseum.
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        • Author by overmars jr. (February 14, 2011 3:33 pm ET)
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          And I will bet dollars to donuts every single one of those numbskulls is a fat pig.
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          • Author by akmikeus (February 14, 2011 5:44 pm ET)
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            Sorry man, donuts are not allowed either and a dollar is getting worth less everyday.
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          • Author by usp (February 14, 2011 6:03 pm ET)
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            tv and hot pockets- a way of life
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          • Author by akmikeus (February 15, 2011 8:49 am ET)
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            Hey, donuts are not allowed either and pretty soon, a dollar won't be enough to even buy a donut.

            Note: Second posting as MMFA is screening my comments AGAIN.
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        • Author by charles116 (February 14, 2011 6:52 pm ET)
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          5th graders are not supposed to be posting here
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        • Author by cst (February 15, 2011 12:39 pm ET)
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          [There is not enough HAIR STRAIGHTENER in the world to make this thing look human.]
          Hmmm... I think THAT little comment tells us what we need to know, eh?
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      • Author by TheMarlboroMan (February 14, 2011 1:24 pm ET)
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        No she's not overweight, just big boned....
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        • Author by soze169880 (February 14, 2011 1:49 pm ET)
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          And you're not a misogynist, you just really don't like women.
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          • Author by Andy Kreiss (February 14, 2011 2:24 pm ET)
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            I'm gonna take a wild guess, and say that Marlboro Man has never been described as "big boned".
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            • Author by villabolo (February 14, 2011 2:53 pm ET)
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              Is there a faint possibility that TheMarloboroMan was just being facetious by mocking the joke and not Michelle?

              Never mind. His name makes it obvious.
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              • Author by Andy Kreiss (February 14, 2011 3:06 pm ET)
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                He's posted a few comments on other threads. It's pretty obvious he's not really equipped to create any actual "thoughts" that aren't spoon-fed to him by Rush Limbaugh.

                I know what you're saying, there seems to be an alarming decline in the quality of the trolls here, making it hard to believe they're not parodies. Sadly, I think they're that stupid.
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            • Author by MiniTru (February 14, 2011 3:17 pm ET)
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              I'm gonna take a wild guess, and say that Marlboro Man has never been described as "big boned".
              I'm sure people have commented about how the big bones in his gut hang over his belt...
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          • Author by rusty hinges (February 15, 2011 11:23 am ET)
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            I bet women don't like him either.
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          • Author by al papa (February 15, 2011 2:10 pm ET)
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            Let me get this straight. You attack a woman, you are a "misogynist"? Sarah Palin would like an apology now.
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      • Author by Ambrosius (February 14, 2011 2:05 pm ET)
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        Right on with you!!
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    • Author by indigo1968 (February 14, 2011 12:03 pm ET)
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      The real gag about this cartoon is that MB is trying to "control" anything by suggesting that kids put down their pizzas, and get some exercise.

      What a horrific Marxist message for American youth.

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    • Author by galmud (February 14, 2011 12:07 pm ET)
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      Again Media Matters omits important information. It's not only a "Michell Obama is fat!" joke. It's also a "Barack Obama's got monstrously big ears joke!"
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      • Author by Andy Kreiss (February 14, 2011 2:29 pm ET)
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        It took me minute to notice anything but the ears. Not to play art critic, when there's so much other fail in this, but a good caricaturist knows how to slightly exaggerate a feature. This childish cartoon isn't really a good satire of anything but (unintentionally) right wingers problems with truth and moderation.
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        • Author by overmars jr. (February 14, 2011 3:35 pm ET)
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          A ha, but this is not a caricature; it is a dehumanization effort.

          In that light... bravo, artist!
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          • Author by Andy Kreiss (February 14, 2011 4:38 pm ET)
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            Good point. Maybe still a little over the top. I'm sure you've seen the Nazi pamphlets with the Jews drawn as rat-like rodent/human hybrids. I could picture one of the artists responsible for those, looking at the above cartoon and saying " meh, back it off a little."
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    • Author by foghornleghorn (February 14, 2011 12:09 pm ET)
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      The only slightly humorous part of this is the Heinz 57 bottle. Everything else is just wrong.
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    • Author by akmikeus (February 14, 2011 12:14 pm ET)
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      So is anybody here trying to convince us that Michelle is the picture of health and fitness?

      Oh yeah, I forgot the camera adds 10lbs.

      Or maybe that's 50lbs?

      Pass the fries dear.
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    • Author by pete592 (February 14, 2011 12:14 pm ET)
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      Not offensive or outrageous, just plain lame and uninspired. Conservatives should stick with what they do best: fear and hatred. Their attempts to mix their winning formula with humor fall flat every time.
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      • Author by indigo1968 (February 14, 2011 12:21 pm ET)
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        Quite frankly, I'm surprised the above cartoon didn't depict the Obamas eating watermelon and fried chicken.

        I'd expect nothing less from Breitbart's crew.
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        • Author by Kid Funkadelic (February 15, 2011 2:50 am ET)
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          The watermelon and fried chicken was last year. It's only going to get worst the closer we get to the election.
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      • Author by madpainter (February 14, 2011 1:36 pm ET)
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        so true!
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      • Author by rtejon (February 14, 2011 3:22 pm ET)
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        History has shown that art from inclusive groups or societies is always vastly superior to those that are decidedly closed.
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    • Author by shaggles (February 14, 2011 12:22 pm ET)
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      Has Mrs Obama gained weight since her husband took office?
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      • Author by rebopine (February 14, 2011 1:38 pm ET)
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        What does that matter? Is the first lady's weight now an important factor in a president's qualifications or ability to perform his job? Didn't think so, it's irrelevant and frankly, sexist.

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        • Author by shaggles (February 14, 2011 1:55 pm ET)
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          No. I'm just wondering why they're making fat jokes about someone who has always appeared to be in very good shape.
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          • Author by glogrrl (February 15, 2011 3:17 am ET)
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            They'd make fat jokes if she looked like Olive Oyl.....She has well-defined hips, so they call her fat. They make fun of her weight and her looks to dehumanize and to illustrate the fact THAT SHE'S BLACK!!
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        • Author by MiniTru (February 14, 2011 3:20 pm ET)
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          What does that matter? Is the first lady's weight now an important factor in a president's qualifications or ability to perform his job?
          Well, I did stop eating Quaker Oats during the first Bush Administration because the First Lady was on the box...
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          • Author by Mr. Snrub (February 14, 2011 11:36 pm ET)
               
            And I stopped using dollar bills during the first Bush Administration because the First Lady was on them as well...
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    • Author by kiran (February 14, 2011 12:27 pm ET)
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      How insulting to our President and first lady... as another post said earlier it shows how classless they really are.. The more they post these kind of things the more Obama supporters will turn it around and inspire more people to vote him into office again in 2012...and I for one will be one of those people... I did not care for Bush or his policies but we should never disrespect our President or the first family....ever.
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    • Author by Glenn Ferrell (February 14, 2011 12:29 pm ET)
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      More proof of their utter lack of intelligence and class. Differences in policy are one thing. Most of us should welcome intelligent discourse about policy...but this is the kind of crap we're getting from "the right?" When they can offer nothing but dogma or baseless insults, it really shows that they hate him for who he is, not what he does.
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    • Author by nerzog (February 14, 2011 12:29 pm ET)
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      Another example of how petty and mean the Troglodytes have become.

      Well, maybe they always were, but having a black family in the White House has just made them more eager to demonstrate it.
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    • Author by TXI (February 14, 2011 12:33 pm ET)
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      I keep sitting here thinking that there needs to be some sort of panel in the middle that sets up this pass the bacon punchline.

      Every day I am continuously reminded why the right wing and conservatives just can't grasp humor.
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    • Author by Brian in FL (February 14, 2011 12:38 pm ET)
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      Is there anything the Obama's say or do that isn't turned into some sinister attempt to control our lives? Extreme right-wingers are not only delusional to a schizophrenic level, they also have zero class.
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      • Author by galmud (February 14, 2011 12:53 pm ET)
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        Nope. Even the things they don't say or do is turned into something sinister.
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      • Author by TheMarlboroMan (February 14, 2011 1:26 pm ET)
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        I'm surprised she hasn't come over to steal the Sprite out of my pantry and knife the tires on my SUV.
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        • Author by soze169880 (February 14, 2011 1:48 pm ET)
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          You're surprised people have avoided coming near your house? I'm not.
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        • Author by highlyunlikely (February 14, 2011 3:17 pm ET)
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          that's about as funny as the cartoon for this post. I've NEVER not laughed so hard in my life.
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        • Author by syrabell (February 14, 2011 6:08 pm ET)
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          Post your address so we can come visit, we want to protect you from yourself, we want to make you health, we want you to live long and prosper.

          We are the secret health police that are coming to invade your home.

          I'm surprised you didn't mention she wanted to take away your smokes.



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        • Author by mescal (February 14, 2011 8:37 pm ET)
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          Sprite in your pantry? You seriously expect people to believe that your pantry isn't filled with Mountain Dew?
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          • Author by CenterRight (February 15, 2011 5:28 am ET)
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            Is that a redneck joke? Oh well I guess it's ok to make racist comments as long as its about white people - typical double standard from the left.
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            • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 3:00 pm ET)
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              So white automatically=redneck? Is it uncomfortable up there on your own petard?
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          • Author by Truth,please (February 15, 2011 3:11 pm ET)
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            In the pantry?? Not the "ice box"?
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        • Author by achrispage6992 (February 15, 2011 7:52 am ET)
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          That will happen after Al Gore sends storm troopers to take yer guns away. Then Gaaaawwwwd will become angry at all those leebruls who are out killin them babies.
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    • Author by GBU-15 (February 14, 2011 12:41 pm ET)
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      Well one must forgive the NeandetCons for their lack of a sense of humor. Suppressing the urge to say the N-word has completely dulled their senses. I wonder what would have happened if some "news" organization had chose to portray George Bush as a stupid hillbilly? These are the people that the Teabaggers embrace as being representative of their views! If you are White you are alright. If you are Brown stick around. But if you are Black. Then get back!
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    • Author by MiG (February 14, 2011 12:44 pm ET)
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      Nothing funny there. Look, if I only had the drawing skills and combined that with something out of reality - I think I could build a joke around the stupid cartoon above. It could still be a jab at the First Couple.

      Number one: That ketchup bottle needs to be Dijon mustard. It would be a subtle hint at what the Right perceives as elitism.

      Number two: The President would be eating a big juicy burger. Mr. Obama is known for liking a good burger. There'd be a big glass of beer in front of him. Tons of fries etc. She'd be eating lettuce and drinking some fancy bottled water - the elite reference again.

      Number three: Mrs. Obama would be drawn so that she appears fit and very toned (that's how she looks in real life). Mr. Obama would be drawn with a few pounds two many.

      Number four: Mrs. Obama would b1tch about Mr. Obama's unhealthy eating habits. That's how wives are portrayed in the Cartoon World that mostly deals with stereotypes.

      Number five: Mr. Obama responds, with an arrogant look on his face "Tell it to someone who cares!" (To Seahawks, "someone who cares" became the Nation - Mrs. Obama's next target)

      See how you can be funny (I'm very modest ;o) and still throw jabs at the Obamas and Mrs. Obama's nutrition and fitness agenda.
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    • Author by finkeli (February 14, 2011 12:47 pm ET)
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      notice how he is portrayed: dainty hold on the fork, meager portions, ascot-like napkin, holding his hand up... it's a joke how they both are represented here - even the burgers in the 2nd frame are giant compared to Michelle.

      They should be ashamed but they lack necessary cognitive function to understand how obnoxious this is. Next cartoon will include a fart joke, I'm sure.

      And not one of those crusty old white men on the right could even dream of having such a fine woman as Michelle...at least she's real - not a WASPy clone like so many politician's wives.
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    • Author by soze169880 (February 14, 2011 12:52 pm ET)
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      Wasn't one of the election season jabs that went nowhere that Obama was too skinny to be a Real Murkin? 'Cuz I gotta say, two of Mrs. Obama could fit under the average Tea Partier's spare tire.
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    • Author by Avicenna (February 14, 2011 1:07 pm ET)
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      Repugnant, no matter who is the first lady.
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    • Author by CrashGordon (February 14, 2011 1:23 pm ET)
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      Hmmm. Why is this cartoon so stupid? Perhaps because she's not fat. And because she's taken on obesity as her cause and obesity is probably the largest health concern in America today, responsible for more deaths due to heart disease and hypertension than any other cause. And because monetary expenditures to combat the effects of obesity are astronomical. And because her guidelines are not mandatory or regulatory at all, they are merely guidelines.

      But then again, the cartoon does have some strong points. Like...

      Well, I'm drawing a blank there.
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      • Author by highlyunlikely (February 14, 2011 3:19 pm ET)
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        and why is the cartoon so lame? not because it's a cheap shot but because it has no resemblance to the truth.
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    • Author by Ambrosius (February 14, 2011 2:11 pm ET)
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      Right-wing's. go and get a life.because michelle obama is in perfect shape.some of you, just wish ya'll could look,the way she look's.haha!

      LOVE YOU MICHELL OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    • Author by Vesus (February 14, 2011 3:04 pm ET)
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      To the right wing, any suggestion that Americans should be eating healthier is just another attempt to control their lives. Most of them will probably eat even more food in a pathetic attempt to spite the Obamas.

      And of course, we can all share the tab for their inevitable heart surgeries and the future medical care for their diabetic children - that's some socialism they can get behind!
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      • Author by treacle (February 14, 2011 4:38 pm ET)
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        [Tea]

        No, you see, we only pay for obesity because we spend taxes on inefficient socialist government programs.


        If we'd just get out of the medical industry's way by lowering our corporate taxes and cutting back on regulation, supply-side Jesus would make sure everyone had the opportunity to raise themselves by their bootstraps, and then, once all the welfare leeches were off the dole, our corporations' enlightened self-interest would make our awesome medical system even better and give us a vaccine for obesity and diabetes, which would be kept cheap through an open and competitive market so that people could get at lower prices because there's less regulation.

        It's so simple. Why do liberals hate fat people so much?

        [/Tea]

        Nobody would bat an eye at this over at BreitBart.
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      • Author by boulderhippy (February 14, 2011 4:48 pm ET)
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        I don't believe you have the slightist idea of what a righty thinks. Just because you and your lefty freinds sit around giggling about evil thoughts you ascribe to righty doesn't make them real. If you want to know what one thinks, ask, they will be happy to tell you.

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        • Author by shaggles (February 14, 2011 4:52 pm ET)
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          Many have already voluteered the information and it was pretty much just like Vesus said.
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        • Author by foghornleghorn (February 14, 2011 5:50 pm ET)
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          I don't believe you have the slightist idea of what a righty thinks

          Yes, we do. All we have to do is listen to Fox/hate radio. The conservative authoritarians get their beliefs from their media/politial masters.
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        • Author by syrabell (February 14, 2011 6:19 pm ET)
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          enlighten me please.
          Do you feel that the rise in type 2 diabetes is due to some government plot? Do you think that encouraging children to get 1 hour of exercise a day is wrong? Do you think that teaching children and adults what a balanced diet is, is a bad idea?
          I was born in the 50's and I remember being taught about the value of a balanced diet, I was told to each vegetable with every meal.
          We all have stories from those days of feeding the peas to the dog under the table. So explain to me when teaching kids to eat well balanced meals became so wrong.
          Explain to me what a righty(sic) thinks is wrong with what my parents, along with lots of other parents of people raised in the 50's and 60's taught us about eating three square meals a day. I still remember "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." or was that a commie plot since apples are a red fruit.
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          • Author by syrabell (February 14, 2011 6:22 pm ET)
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            Sorry about the typos "I was told to each vegetable with every meal." each should be eat. I've got to remember to preview before I post.
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        • Author by rtwmd1230 (February 14, 2011 6:35 pm ET)
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          Righty think? Doesn't compute.
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        • Author by emzee (February 14, 2011 7:54 pm ET)
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          You've got to be joking, "stoned-head". The more days pass that Obama is in office the more the bigotry rises to the top from the Right Wing Nuts. You guys just can't handle the fact that a black American is in the White House: Running the country, not serving dinner.

          That cartoon is a perfect example. I'm surprised the "balloon" only said pass the bacon. What about the fried chicken?
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        • Author by MiniTru (February 15, 2011 12:10 pm ET)
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          I don't believe you have the slightist (sic) idea of what a righty thinks.
          Generally, we don't have the "slightist" idea if a "righty" thinks. But, when they do, we know exactly what they think, and it's just as Vesus said.
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    • Author by Winzow (February 14, 2011 5:09 pm ET)
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      Conservatives attempts at humor are indeed laughable.
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    • Author by Winzow (February 14, 2011 5:11 pm ET)
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      Conservatives attempting satire... to bad they don't get it at all.
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    • Author by annette (February 14, 2011 5:25 pm ET)
         
      I think it's hysterical that somebody thought "pass the lard" was over the top - considering how tasteful the rest of it is! Oy!
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    • Author by Cookie (February 14, 2011 5:51 pm ET)
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      No doubt, that cartoon is definately crude and crass, however, Michelle is definately overweight and as the purveyor of her program she should be setting a better example of a "healthy weight".
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    • Author by NjMel7 (February 14, 2011 6:05 pm ET)
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      This is honestly just so offensive. I don't see this as even mildly amusing. I see this as an attack on our black President and his family. It's disgusting.

      Maybe I just never saw it, but did they mock Laura Bush for being "fat"?

      Michelle Obama is an amazingly in shape woman. I love that she's not bone thin, and I love that she's muscular. She's a great role model, as far as I'm concerned.

      This cartoon makes me sick.
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    • Author by usp (February 14, 2011 6:30 pm ET)
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      just like the left made all those cartoons about bush's wife in the wrecked car with the dead guy. remember that???
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    • Author by charles116 (February 14, 2011 6:46 pm ET)
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      The cartoon isn't funny because IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.
      The entire scenario is a figment of some conservative losers imagination
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    • Author by ShameDaDevil (February 14, 2011 7:06 pm ET)
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      I'm in favor of her Let's Move & Anti-Obesity campaign, but I also get the satire.

      The issue isn't about the message, but how she delivers the message that gets the panties bunched-up in the cracks of the right wingers.

      I've been watching the FL for a long time. She's very lovely & warm, but she still hasn't mastered her diplomacy, and tends to speak in an authoritative (bossing) voice that comes across as a lecturer (bossing) and offensive to many people. Also, her habit of wearing ill-fitted clothes and publicly "bossing" the President with "I dont mess with him when he's doing the right thing", or "I get a little attitude" doesn't help her image. Hence the satire.

      The President was also receive some slack from some members of a black church when he spoke about Black Fatherhood, so much so that Jesse Jackson wanted to de-ball him!

      I guess she could think before she speaks, but then again, it's too late, now. The election is around the corner.
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    • Author by villabolo (February 14, 2011 7:58 pm ET)
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      "I don't believe you have the slightist [sic] idea of what a righty thinks. Just because you and your lefty freinds [sic] sit around giggling about evil thoughts you ascribe to righty doesn't make them real."

      That's because we non rightys isolate ourselves from the outside world preferring to live in a solipsitic bubble of our own reality.

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    • Author by onementalgiant (February 14, 2011 8:46 pm ET)
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      "So They're Just Calling Michelle Obama Fat Now"

      Where does it call her fat? Could it be MMFA has lied? Nah, never. Every single piece of info ever printed by MMFA is 100% accurate - right?

      BTW, none of my biz what she eats. Don't care. Where we have a problem is when she tells us what to eat then turns around and eats what she just told us not to eat. Normal people see hypocrisy in this, but hey, we understand that you lefties don't get it.

      2BTW, she looks to be in great shape to me as I've said before
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      • Author by jennied (February 14, 2011 9:19 pm ET)
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        She is in good shape.

        for a zebra
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      • Author by CenterRight (February 14, 2011 9:37 pm ET)
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        Obama will cross the line if he goes from recommending healthy foods to legislating we must only eat them.
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        • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 1:24 am ET)
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          Similarly, the unicorns will cross the line if they begin farting marshmallow clouds instead of just rainbows.
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        • Author by Kid Funkadelic (February 15, 2011 5:31 am ET)
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          No that's Bloomberg you're thinking about. He was the one that want poor parents to be banned from buying soft drinks.
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        • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 12:19 pm ET)
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          Who was it that had ketchup classified as a vegetable to cut cost of school lunch programs? Ronald Reagan.
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      • Author by LKL (February 14, 2011 9:49 pm ET)
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        "So They're Just Calling Michelle Obama Fat Now"
        Where does it call her fat? Could it be MMFA has lied?

        Um, did you even look at the cartoon? OK, you're right. The humor is incredibly bad, so I'll break it down for you. When they portray her as eating a mile-high pile of burgers while ignoring her husband and telling him to pass the bacon, that's a fat joke (a bad fat joke, but a fat joke, nonetheless). Which is pretty weird given that, from what I've seen, Michelle Obama doesn't have an ounce of extra fat on her. She may not be model skinny, but it seems like all muscle, not fat.
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      • Author by ScienceBuff (February 14, 2011 10:09 pm ET)
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        Where does it call her fat? Could it be MMFA has lied? Nah, never. - omg

        Don't be disingenuous. They portray her with a body type MUCH larger than she actually has and show her stuffing a burgers and fries in her face. That is NOTHING other than calling her fat even if the word isn't there.

        BTW, none of my biz what she eats. Don't care. Where we have a problem is when she tells us what to eat then turns around and eats what she just told us not to eat. - omg

        Got an example of her doing that? Without it your hypocrisy argument doesn't exist.
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        • Author by villabolo (February 15, 2011 1:30 am ET)
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          onementalgiant: "Where does it call her fat?"

          Come on guys, give onementalmidget a break. Maybe he's legally blind and relying on voice recognition software.

          Just trying to be fair.
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        • Author by al papa (February 15, 2011 7:04 pm ET)
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          I did read the Super Bowl party menu. Not exactly a list of the more healthier foods. lol.
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      • Author by Ribelin2000 (February 14, 2011 11:06 pm ET)
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        So because Michelle eats a burger at a Super Bowl party, that gives you the right to portray her as an overeater?

        "onementalgiant"? Not unless by "mental" you mean "mentally ill".
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      • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 1:19 am ET)
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        Where we have a problem is when she tells us what to eat then turns around and eats what she just told us not to eat.

        Ah, so like so many on the right, you have a problem with a completely imaginary scenario. I'll say this slowly, so you can understand: MICHELLE OBAMA'S ADVOCACY INVOLVES EFFORTS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY. IT HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH FORCING ADULTS NOT TO EAT THINGS. I know it makes you hard to imagine being persecuted, but it gets boring after a while.
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      • Author by glogrrl (February 15, 2011 3:23 am ET)
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        Recently someone on "Red State" referred to Michelle Obama's "fat arse" and called her and her husband other unpleasant names which I will not repeat here. They were referring to her appearance at the SOTU speech in a fitted sheath dress.
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        • Author by onementalgiant (February 15, 2011 1:20 pm ET)
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          Who is "Red State"? Never heard of them.

          See how the Left works? MMFA and their lemmings blast FOX News every single day for their PRECISE or IMPRECISE wording of a given topic not being EXACTLY correct - then turn around and criticize a cartoon on wording that doesn't exist. The word "fat" was not in the cartoon or on the link. Period. THEY NEVER SAID THE WORD "FAT"! MMFA Lied. So, get off your high horses with your constant FOX News precise or imprecise wording since you do the same thing about this cartoon. Jeez, you people are hypocrites.
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          • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 1:44 pm ET)
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            They never said the word "fat" is your defense? That is one of the more funnier post you've written.
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            • Author by onementalgiant (February 15, 2011 3:09 pm ET)
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              I'm not surprised you don't get it conger. You're one of the more dense people who posts here. Also one of the most offensive and downright abrasive. To make this clear even to you: You're a condescending AH calling people all sorts of names at the drop of a hat.

              What I find wrong with MMFA and you is your HYPOCRICY. Not weather or not MMFA used the word "fat". This just proved the hypocrisy. Dang, you are one stupid dude.
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              • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 3:12 pm ET)
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                You calling me dense midget is a badge of honor.
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                • Author by rms (February 16, 2011 7:57 am ET)
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                  Mental "giant" needs to understand that when you call someone an AH that is the name calling he is decrying. He also needs to learn the difference between "weather" and "whether." Finishing all this with "you are one stupid dude" proves that he/she is badly in need of a new screen name.

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              • Author by emzee (February 15, 2011 9:38 pm ET)
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                Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. YOU are offended? That's all you do is OFFEND! Whenever you are "called out" you offer nothing but slander.

                You called Conger a "Stupid dude"

                Talk about thinned skinned. You're just like you heroes at FOX. They dish it, but God forbid they try to eat it.

                "...calling people all sorts of names at the drop of a hat"? You must have a warehouse full of hats. I somehow doubt you'll ever run out.

                Oh, sorry. It's 9:35pm. I'm a little late with my post. Didn't mean to take you away from Hannity. It's okay if you get back to me later. I wouldn't want you to miss the GREAT AMERICAN PANEL segment.

                You're a Great American, My Friend. HA.



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                • Author by onementalgiant (February 15, 2011 10:35 pm ET)
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                  "Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. YOU are offended?"

                  No, I'm not offended. I am used to all of the names I've been called. In fact, I laugh at some of 'em. Pretty creative. What I was referring to was conger calling NNN a liar and a couple other names simply because NNN had a different opinion then him. She apparently is a newbie to MMFA and I think conger was very crude in what he said about her.
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                  • Author by congero6189599 (February 16, 2011 11:52 am ET)
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                    I didn't call her liar because she held a different opinion I called her liar because she was lying about what RN's can do and she was making biased judgements. I wouldn't expect you to notice the difference since mentally you always come up short.
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                    • Author by onementalgiant (February 17, 2011 6:25 am ET)
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                      "I didn't call her liar because she held a different opinion I called her liar because she was lying about what RN's can do and she was making biased judgements."

                      This comment from you is in and of it self a LIE. NNN said, "I FULLY support breastfeeding and feel it is certainly best option." She never said it is mandatory. In her OPINION breastfeeding is best for all parties.

                      You are not only ignorant conger, you're a liar as well. Pathetic how liberals so often lie without ever even recognizing they are lying. BTW, you said other slanderous things to NNN on top of accusing her of lying. She wrote with class and took the high road while you took the low road by saying several juvenile comments like arse, BS, etc.

                      Then again, if liberals didn't lie, they would never have anything to say.

                      Liberals have been morally bankrupt since JFK. This is why only about 20% of Americans ID themselves as a liberal. They're embarrassed to admit it.


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              • Author by Ribelin2000 (February 15, 2011 10:19 pm ET)
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                Dang, you are one stupid dude.


                And yet, in the same post, you manage to misspell not one but two words ("hypocrisy" and "whether"). Talk about projecting.
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              • Author by Mr. Snrub (February 15, 2011 11:28 pm ET)
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                onementalgiant sez:

                You're a condescending AH calling people all sorts of names at the drop of a hat.


                <cough>

                Dang, you are one stupid dude.


                ...says the genius who managed 9, arguably 10, spelling and grammatical errors in a single posting containing but eight sentences.

                Your English teachers must be so proud. Here, have a pre-chewed cookie.
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      • Author by emzee (February 15, 2011 9:01 pm ET)
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        Hey, Mentalameoba? It's rather telling how you just zero in on on calling out MMFA that they are lying. Have you actually taken a hard look at the CARTOON? Probably not. That's because you are just like your fellow wing nuts. Does it even phase you as an American that the President and First Lady are drawn as if they would have been back in 1864? Depicting Obama as a half-man half-animal?

        I suppose you also believe he's not a citizen and is Muslim. That's all you f#$%^ wing nuts have? New poll today: 51% of Republicans think Obama was born outside this country.

        You Wing Nuts are pathetic. So scared. Must be a horrible existence.
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        • Author by onementalgiant (February 15, 2011 10:24 pm ET)
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          "It's rather telling how you just zero in on on calling out MMFA that they are lying."

          It never ends. For every ignorant liberal out there a thousand more are lined up right behind him. Maybe if I type this slow emzee could possibly understand that I am merely pointed out the untruthfulness of MMFA by saying the cartoon said Mrs. Obama is fat. It did not. Additionally, it also displays the hypocrisy of MMFA because they constantly blast FOX News and others for not being truthful. I agree the cartoon is in terrible taste (although I don't see any animal - half, quarter, or even an eighth). OK? But at the same time, you do know that every political cartoon is always drawn with grossly exaggerated features - especially the President. Do I need to refer you to some of the cartoons of GWB? Grow up emzee.

          And I don't believe Obama is a Muslim or a non-citizen. And I don't believe your poll either.

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          • Author by emzee (February 15, 2011 10:56 pm ET)
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            Mentalamoeba, I know you're reeeeeal tiny. But what friggin planet on you living on?

            "MMFA constantly blast(s) FOX News and others for not being truthful"

            THANK GOD.

            FOX would make Goerbals proud. Please tell me you are not one of those zombie eyed humans that just sit there while FOX preaches propaganda 24/7. Instead of getting ticked off at the "Lefties" just because they have a different view of how this country should be run, why don't you take a breath, stop bashing MMFA and do some research on the validity of statements from FOX.

            MMFA checks the FACTS. Wing Nuts somehow cannot wrap their arms around that word. Do you EVER tire being a Conservative Apologist?
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          • Author by emzee (February 15, 2011 11:18 pm ET)
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            They call themselves, PUBLIC POLICY POLLING.

            Yeah, they are affiliated with the Dems, but I betcha the numbers are real close.

            See I watch both MSNBC & FOX. Did you catch Hannity's show last week? He had Frank Luntz emcee a "focus group" in Iowa. The Public Policy Poll had the birthers at 51%. The "focus group" looked more like 80. Oh, almost forgot. Looked like half thought he is a Muslim. No, FOX is definitely Fair and Balanced.
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      • Author by mescal (February 16, 2011 1:31 am ET)
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        Good for you, Gnatty. You've shown us that you do have a kind heart after all, what with the way that you consistently show respect for the feelings of stupid people by calling them "normal".
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      • Author by bluehand (February 16, 2011 12:46 pm ET)
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        "Where we have a problem is when she tells us what to eat then turns around and eats what she just told us not to eat."

        Hey onementalgiant, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Now, what did I just say? Did I tell you what you must eat, or mearly post some healthy eating information under your post? What I find so disturbing is not conservative views, but your patent inability to express your views without falsehoods. The First Lady hasn't ordered you to do a darn thing, so stop lying on her.
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    • Author by CenterRight (February 14, 2011 9:35 pm ET)
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      The cartoon is inappropriate but Obama's comment is interesting, Michelle does need to be careful her efforts don't harm his election chances.
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      • Author by ScienceBuff (February 14, 2011 10:03 pm ET)
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        It's just a fantasy of the right that her healthy foods and exercise initiatives could possibly damage Obama's reelection chances. The only people worked up about it are clowns who would never vote for him anyway. There's not a person in the country for whom that would be a tipping point.
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        • Author by CenterRight (February 15, 2011 2:38 pm ET)
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          Her efforts could impact independent voters "if" her efforts go from recommending healthy eating (good) to legislating how people eat (bad).
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          • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 2:52 pm ET)
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            Tell me how does the first lady legislate anything!
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            • Author by ScienceBuff (February 15, 2011 4:45 pm ET)
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              That's what I'd like to know. Beyond that, where are these Congressional bills to legislate people's eating habits?

              CR is manufacturing a bizarre fantasy of what Michelle Obama MIGHT do (while being completely unable to do it) that COULD influence some independents.

              It's nonsense. Unfortunately, that's what I've rapidly come to expect from him.
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            • Author by mookworthjwilson (February 15, 2011 10:58 pm ET)
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              Don't you remember Laura Bush torturing people until they read? She actually once jammed the corner of War and Peace into my eye socket...still got a bruise from that one...
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      • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 1:20 am ET)
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        Concern troll is VERY concerned. Yes, I'm sure there are tons of key voters who were going to vote for Obama before their minds were changed by his wife saying children should eat healthier.
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        • Author by CenterRight (February 15, 2011 2:41 pm ET)
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          Wow you're a bitter person.

          I think her efforts to encourage Americans to eat healthier is great!
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          • Author by soze169880 (February 15, 2011 3:13 pm ET)
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            I think her efforts to encourage Americans to eat healthier is great!

            Was that before or after you slippery-sloped it into a potential police state?
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      • Author by JoeSixpack (February 15, 2011 10:02 am ET)
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        Obama's comment is interesting,

        Oh suer, if by "interesting" you mean "stupid, made-up and completely nonsensical." In that case, yeah, it's ever so interesting. Just like your input. If you know people who base their voting decisions on stuff like this, then you know some very very idiotic people.
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    • Author by crazymonkeylady (February 14, 2011 9:55 pm ET)
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      I'm not surprised. After all, concern for the good of people's health is a socialist thing. It no coincidence the people who scream the loudest are fat pigs themselves, such as Mush Limpballs and Porky Beck.
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    • Author by Fox News - Nothing But Truth (February 14, 2011 10:34 pm ET)
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      this is Blasphemy!!!!
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    • Author by outsiderdude (February 15, 2011 1:37 am ET)
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      Why is advice on healthy eating a big bad govt intrusion? Have you ever compared an American size meal to one in other countries, eg. Last visit I ordered a spaghetti and meatballs and fair dinkum, the meatball (there was only 1) took me 2 days and 3 meals to get through. That may be considered a little excessive
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    • Author by tuffenough (February 15, 2011 7:42 am ET)
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      this cartoon is funny - the obamas do live the ' double standard '- and she does have a weight problem -- really folks have you seen her backside ?
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    • Author by achrispage6992 (February 15, 2011 7:48 am ET)
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      Nothing more than a cartoon anyone can see on a fanatical white supremacist website.
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    • Author by talkradiosucks.com (February 15, 2011 8:13 am ET)
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      Ah, now I understand why my commenter rating over there has gone up so much over the last 24 hours. You guys cost me my sparkling -100 reputation!

      Isn't this just the worst cartoon ever? I mean, it's one thing to take an intelligent shot at your opponents, but this is not even remotely amusing.

      The guy who comes up with the stuff, James Hudnall, is also remarkably thin-skinned when it comes to criticism.


      Charles Kozierok
      Webmaster / Commentator, TalkRadioSucks.com
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      • Author by T.M. Finney (February 15, 2011 8:39 am ET)
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        Are you sure it isn't one of those intentionally unfunny and thus, ironically hip cartoons they publish in the Onion? True, it doesn't have the little bald-headed guy making an even less funny quip at the end (parodying guys like Pat Oliphant and Tom Toles, of course), but, seriously, it's really hard to be this bad without trying. It usually takes a committed anti-genius like Jack Chick to do that.
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    • Author by o rly (February 15, 2011 10:36 am ET)
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      Honestly, it was just lame. I've noticed that the right wing isn't very good at satire.
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    • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 11:33 am ET)
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      I just saw an article where Michelle Obama is now promoting breastfeeding and offering tax cuts for nursing mothers? Really!?


      As a OB/GYN nurse who has worked Postpartum/Mother-Baby for a number of years before, I FULLY support breastfeeding and feel it is certainly best option. However, with that said, I have had many new moms that were very anxious and stressed trying to breastfeed when they really don't feel comfortable with doing this. Between society telling them they aren't a good mother if they don't breastfeed to the L&D nurses telling them they have to, and now some hospitals removing formula samples from the nursey, it's everyone else making parenting decisions for the parent.

      Frankly, I'm sick of Mrs. Obmama and every other person in this administration thinking somehow they know what's best of the American people and we aren't capable of making decisions for ourselves. Just another example of "nudging" people to make the "right" decision. Who determines the "right decision"?
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      • Author by gail.sheehan8170 (February 15, 2011 11:37 am ET)
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        What's wrong with promoting? Good god ... You yourself said that is a good thing and I'd be willing to bet there is no tax cut for nursing mothers in the works AT all.
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      • Author by gail.sheehan8170 (February 15, 2011 11:42 am ET)
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        Just as I suspected ... the only thing related to nursing mothers is in the Affordable Care Act - that employers provide break time for such and a place other than a bathroom that is private and out of public view for such. That's what happens when you read "articles" as opposed to real factual information.
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      • Author by akmikeus (February 15, 2011 12:32 pm ET)
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        Well the way the country is going; mothers will have to breast feed as baby formula will be too expensive for middle class Americans.

        Although I hear the Chinese version of baby formula will be affordable if you don't mind feeding your baby formula with no nutritional value.
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      • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 12:34 pm ET)
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        Really, you do need a nanny. Giving incentives for doing healthy things you are against? No where in your rant did I see Michelle Obama forcing anything on anyone. That was YOUR conclusion drawn straight from your arse like so many of the other things you've written. I call you a liar. I've worked in hospitals and with newborns and infants. Patients have a bill of rights and the hospital cannot, repeat, cannot force patients to do anything like you are alleging. If a nurse is calling a new mother bad for not breastfeeding that nurse should be reported and desciplined. If you know of such instances and are not reporting them you are just as guilty. Then again I call you a LIAR making s&*t up to make your point of attacking this administration. Sad. Quite frankly I am tired of people like YOU making judgements of other people based on your biased beliefs. I bet you were upset when Ronald Reagan in his quest to cut the cost had ketchup labeled a vegetable.

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        • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 1:08 pm ET)
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          Apparently, you seem to spend more time with these pt's than me although you only come in with a nebulizer. My point was society and yes staff at the hospital can come on a little too strong and actually pressure moms into feeling like they need to breastfeed. I've seen Lactation consultants go into formula feeding mom's rooms and try to convince them to breastfeed. I've had women have their B/P shoot up everytime it's time to feed because they really don't want to breastfeed but they feel like they have to. I have heard pt's tell me there Dr. told them they really do need to breastfeed. I have heard pt's tell me their L&D nurse has told them they will have a sickly baby if they do not breastfeed (the issue was dealt with by the way). I have heard pt's tell me from the beginning of their pregnancy & 1st OB appt they've been asked, "Are you going to breastfeed?" Leading them to feel like they HAVE to. I have had pt's call me at my current position crying that they are so sore & depressed and driving their partner's crazy because they are so miserable & stressed over nursing. I always tell them sure breastmilk is best but these moments with their baby should be joyful & if breastfeeding isn't for them then stop. How there baby eats is not important but that they eat is. I have had pt's start to cry & thank me when I tell them this because they kinda needed someone to tell them it's okay not to breastfeed.

          But you carry the Albuterol so it's obvious you would know more about it!! You must be a real pain to work with being you know more about everyone elses job than they do. So sad....
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          • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 1:39 pm ET)
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            What a laugh! You lie and I catch you and you again resort to denigrating my profession. All you see is nebulizer treatments given by RT's? You've never seen RT's manage newborns on vents. You've never seen RT's manage and open airways and provide ventilation? You've never seen Rt's perform CPR,draw blood gases,set/up arterial lines and swanz lines? Who do you think helps staff trauma teams and provide ER care? You prove once again how biased and shallow you are. I pity your patients if indeed you are a nurse. Tell me do you talk to your RT's that way?

            Anyway, nothing you wrote can be placed on the Obama administration nor at Michelle Obamas feet. It seems your hospital is a terrible one and one that I don't recognize in all my 26 yrs. as a therapist. Then again you are just lying making s&*t up again. Do you inform your patients of their Bill of Rights? So you seem to be angry that I pointed out that patients had rights. Thats not knowing your job it's knowing mine and if I heard or saw a RN doing what you described my job would be to report that nurse because she wss not in compliance with the patients bill of rights. Then again the RN's I've worked with saw me as a vital member of the healthcare team. Stop making s&*t up!
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            • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 1:48 pm ET)
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              Then again the RN's I've worked with saw me as a vital member of the healthcare team.

              Just ask any ashtmatic,COPD'er,lung transplant or any transplant pt.,open heart surgury pt,mother with new born on ventilator. No Nanny Needed you need a nanny you should be ashamed of yourself.
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              • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 2:25 pm ET)
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                Touched a nerve did I? I didn't say you didn't do more than give neb tx's but my point was you assume since you are occasionally on these particular floors you somehow are the expert as to Mother/Baby care and to top it off accuse me of lying and now your offended? Just because you misinterpret something doesn't make me a liar. How sanctimonious can you get!

                I said, Between society telling them they aren't a good mother if they don't breastfeed to the L&D nurses telling them they have to, and now some hospitals removing formula samples from the nursey, it's everyone else making parenting decisions for the parent.


                So again, I said SOCIETY makes them feel like they are not good mothers if they don't breastfeed and some pt's have said the L&D nurse told them they have to. I never said the L&D nurse told them they weren't good mothers. Some hospitals are no longer giving out the formula sample bags from either Enfamil or Similac to pts. Prior they had given special bags for breastfeeding moms which still included formula samples and other bags for formula feeding moms. This is no longer the case as they are trying more to promote breastfeeding. Personally, as a nursing mom I found that sample of formula very helpful when my baby was doing bili lights at home for jaundice many years ago.

                I said was today's society and healthcare both pressure women too much when it comes to breastfeeding. The last thing we need to Michelle Obama adding to it. I also said this was another "nudge" from people who think they somehow know what's best for us because we can't possibly be left to ourselves top make decisions.

                Yes, I'm sick of Michelle Obama telling us how we should live. When she wears a smaller dress size than me, when her husband stopss smoking and eating cheese burger, french frie,s and snow cones on every photo op, and when she stops suggeting to us to lie & manipulate our kids, then she can tell me how to run my house.
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                • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 2:43 pm ET)
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                  Yes you touched a nerve and who said I said I was an expert? Again one of your BS biased interpretations. Something you interpeted from what I said that was never said. Just like the conclusions that you come to about Michelle Obama and the president. They are not forcing anyone to do anything. Providing information and incentives is leading. Adressing the problems of obesity,type 2 diabetes and smoking(the president has quit)and the rising cost of medicine is leading.

                  Now what is this about Michelle having to wear a size dress smaller than yours? You are one petty b**ch.
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                  • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 2:46 pm ET)
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                    Then again the President eating cheeseburgers would seem to suggest in moderation it's ok far from your made up assertion that he and his wife were telling you how to lie and raise your kids. That is just silly and something you made up.
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                • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 3:04 pm ET)
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                  Do you disprove that in most cases breast feeding is beneficial to the baby? If this is true how is providing information and encouragement to that effect "forcing". After surgury do you encourage your patients to walk(if they are able),do you encourage them(even bug if you will)to use their incentive spirometer? What are the benefits compared to the risk if pt's just lie in bed after surgury as opposed to walking and expanding their lungs? Do pt's feel you are bugging them? Aren't you telling them what to do to get better? They have a right to refuse but you still keep urging them to exercise,correct? Now how is the 1st. lady by promoting more mothers to breast feed coercion? Did the first lady just come up with this or has this knowledge of breast feeding and it's benefits been known for some time? Did this start with her husband in office? It seems your hatred of her and the POTUS has blinded you.
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                  • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 5:12 pm ET)
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                    I fullu support breastfeeding and did so myself with both my kids. I always told my pt's, if this is what you want to do, I will assist and support you any way I can. However, I never want to look like I'm pushing you if you change your mind about breastfeeding. I'll encourage if you become discouraged but I never want you to feel like I'm pushing you. Same thing with all the other items. My job as a nurse is part educator. I will inform you what it is (ie. incentive spirometer), how to use it & frequency and the purpose of the activity. If they chose to do so, which I hope they will do-great. If they do not they're adults (hopefully!) and make decisions for themselves. Just like you said before, patients rights. I can not force a pt to comply with tx, nor can I provide them with monitary incentive to do so.

                    I don't hate the First Lady, there you go again putting words in my mouth & seeing what you want to see! I was really hoping we could get to a real dialogue. Like I said before, liberal leaning people have a dendency to become "excessive" when helping people. It appears they knwo more & don't give enough credit to the individual. This country was based on the principle that people can make decisions for themselves whether good or bad, the opportunity to thrive in success and the opportunity to fail. I don't need someone telling me what I should eat, what light bulb I need to use, what car I should drive, etc.

                    BTW- the appearance of the Obama's lifestyle and wht they say are often full of hypocrisy. It's not an occassional photo of the President with "comfort food" it's everyone! I do have a problem with the focus being on health & he smokes. I'm glad to see he's quit. It's kinda that, make sure your closet's clean before you come to clean mine.
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                    • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 5:17 pm ET)
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                      No where in your rants can you blame the first lady or the POTUS for the things you claim your co-workers do. You are entitled to your opinions but get your facts straight before you go attacking.
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                    • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 5:21 pm ET)
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                      Between society telling them they aren't a good mother if they don't breastfeed to the L&D nurses telling them they have to, and now some hospitals removing formula samples from the nursey, it's everyone else making parenting decisions for the parent.

                      Frankly, I'm sick of Mrs. Obmama and every other person in this administration thinking somehow they know what's best of the American people and we aren't capable of making decisions for ourselves. Just another example of "nudging" people to make the "right" decision. Who determines the "right decision"?--NNN


                      You started a dialogue and I responded.
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                      • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 5:31 pm ET)
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                        So who determines the "right decision"?
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                        • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 5:35 pm ET)
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                          The pt. or the person makes the final decision. I hope it's one based on factual information and not misinformation or stereotypes [provided by biased RN's like liberals tend to be "excessive" in helping people. WTF does that even mean?
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                          • Author by NoNannyNeeded (February 15, 2011 5:46 pm ET)
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                            They want to "help" someone so much to the point of damage. Just look at the welfare system as an example. It's never done in harm, it's done usually with a generous heart but if goes to far becomes enabeling and therefore harmful. Pushy nurses or anyone else for that matter can be the same way. People developed "learned dependency".
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                            • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 5:54 pm ET)
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                              You are entitled to your opinions.
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                              • Author by villabolo (February 15, 2011 6:09 pm ET)
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                                Congero says:

                                "It's kinda that, make sure your closet's clean before you come to clean mine."

                                But is Michelle fat? If she's not fat where's the joke in the cartoon? That's the primary topic.
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          • Author by onementalgiant (February 15, 2011 2:57 pm ET)
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            I gave you a thumbs up NNN and the MMFA software automatically gave you TWO thumbs down. This happens a lot here. Talk about bald-faced cheats! Is it any wonder adults don't take this site seriously.
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            • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 3:05 pm ET)
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              Yet you keep showing up here coming up short.
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            • Author by MiniTru (February 16, 2011 9:30 am ET)
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              I gave you a thumbs up NNN and the MMFA software automatically gave you TWO thumbs down.
              That simply means that three people rated the same post you did since you loaded the page. That isn't "MMFA software", that's just the way the site works.

              Funny, I gave you a thumbs-down, and the software showed an increase by one in the number of thumbs-downs.

              It must be a conspiracy.
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              • Author by onementalgiant (February 16, 2011 10:53 am ET)
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                Ziiiinnnnnggggg.......

                "What the heck was that flying over my head", sez MiniTru.

                Answer, OMG's post.
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      • Author by CrashGordon (February 15, 2011 12:41 pm ET)
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        Michelle Obama is now promoting breastfeeding and offering tax cuts


        Unless I'm missing something, Michelle Obama is not authorized to offer anyone tax cuts. I wonder what kind of articles you are reading.

        Frankly, I'm sick of Mrs. Obmama and every other person in this administration thinking somehow they know what's best of the American people and we aren't capable of making decisions for ourselves.


        Nancy Reagan "Just Say No!"
        Barbara and Laura Bush both promoted literacy.

        Every first lady has pushed a cause or initiative. I wonder why you're so against Michelle Obama's.
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        • Author by villabolo (February 15, 2011 6:18 pm ET)
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          "Frankly, I'm sick of Mrs. Obmama and every other person in this administration thinking somehow they know what's best of the American people and we aren't capable of making decisions for ourselves."

          Oh yes! The Bush administration and its $170 million abstinence program just for the year 2005.

          http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26623-2004Dec1.html

          Now just hold your nose and don't smell it.

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      • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 12:41 pm ET)
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        No Nanny Needed you are full of s&*t:

        American Hospital Association

        MANAGEMENT ADVISORY


        A Patient’s Bill of Rights

        A Patient's Bill of Rights was first adopted by the
        American Hospital Association in 1973.

        This revision was approved by the AHA Board of Trustees on October 21, 1992.


        Introduction

        Effective health care requires collaboration between patients and physicians and other health care professionals. Open and honest communication, respect for personal and professional values, and sensitivity to differences are integral to optimal patient care. As the setting for the provision of health services, hospitals must provide a foundation for understanding and respecting the rights and responsibilities of patients, their families, physicians, and other caregivers. Hospitals must ensure a health care ethic that respects the role of patients in decision making about treatment choices and other aspects of their care. Hospitals must be sensitive to cultural, racial, linguistic, religious, age, gender, and other differences as well as the needs of persons with disabilities.

        The American Hospital Association presents A Patient's Bill of Rights with the expectation that it will contribute to more effective patient care and be supported by the hospital on behalf of the institution, its medical staff, employees, and patients. The American Hospital Association encourages health care institutions to tailor this bill of rights to their patient community by translating and/or simplifying the language of this bill of rights as may be necessary to ensure that patients and their families understand their rights and responsibilities.

        Bill of Rights

        These rights can be exercised on the patient’s behalf by a designated surrogate or proxy decision maker if the patient lacks decision-making capacity, is legally incompetent, or is a minor.

        The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.


        The patient has the right to and is encouraged to obtain from physicians and other direct caregivers relevant, current, and understandable information concerning diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

        Except in emergencies when the patient lacks decision-making capacity and the need for treatment is urgent, the patient is entitled to the opportunity to discuss and request information related to the specific procedures and/or treatments, the risks involved, the possible length of recuperation, and the medically reasonable alternatives and their accompanying risks and benefits.

        Patients have the right to know the identity of physicians, nurses, and others involved in their care, as well as when those involved are students, residents, or other trainees. The patient also has the right to know the immediate and long-term financial implications of treatment choices, insofar as they are known.


        The patient has the right to make decisions about the plan of care prior to and during the course of treatment and to refuse a recommended treatment or plan of care to the extent permitted by law and hospital policy and to be informed of the medical consequences of this action. In case of such refusal, the patient is entitled to other appropriate care and services that the hospital provides or transfer to another hospital. The hospital should notify patients of any policy that might affect patient choice within the institution.


        The patient has the right to have an advance directive (such as a living will, health care proxy, or durable power of attorney for health care) concerning treatment or designating a surrogate decision maker with the expectation that the hospital will honor the intent of that directive to the extent permitted by law and hospital policy.

        Health care institutions must advise patients of their rights under state law and hospital policy to make informed medical choices, ask if the patient has an advance directive, and include that information in patient records. The patient has the right to timely information about hospital policy that may limit its ability to implement fully a legally valid advance directive.


        The patient has the right to every consideration of privacy. Case discussion, consultation, examination, and treatment should be conducted so as to protect each patient's privacy.


        The patient has the right to expect that all communications and records pertaining to his/her care will be treated as confidential by the hospital, except in cases such as suspected abuse and public health hazards when reporting is permitted or required by law. The patient has the right to expect that the hospital will emphasize the confidentiality of this information when it releases it to any other parties entitled to review information in these records.


        The patient has the right to review the records pertaining to his/her medical care and to have the information explained or interpreted as necessary, except when restricted by law.


        The patient has the right to expect that, within its capacity and policies, a hospital will make reasonable response to the request of a patient for appropriate and medically indicated care and services. The hospital must provide evaluation, service, and/or referral as indicated by the urgency of the case. When medically appropriate and legally permissible, or when a patient has so requested, a patient may be transferred to another facility. The institution to which the patient is to be transferred must first have accepted the patient for transfer. The patient must also have the benefit of complete information and explanation concerning the need for, risks, benefits, and alternatives to such a transfer.


        The patient has the right to ask and be informed of the existence of business relationships among the hospital, educational institutions, other health care providers, or payers that may influence the patient's treatment and care.


        The patient has the right to consent to or decline to participate in proposed research studies or human experimentation affecting care and treatment or requiring direct patient involvement, and to have those studies fully explained prior to consent. A patient who declines to participate in research or experimentation is entitled to the most effective care that the hospital can otherwise provide.


        The patient has the right to expect reasonable continuity of care when appropriate and to be informed by physicians and other caregivers of available and realistic patient care options when hospital care is no longer appropriate.


        The patient has the right to be informed of hospital policies and practices that relate to patient care, treatment, and responsibilities. The patient has the right to be informed of available resources for resolving disputes, grievances, and conflicts, such as ethics committees, patient representatives, or other mechanisms available in the institution. The patient has the right to be informed of the hospital's charges for services and available payment methods.
        http://www.patienttalk.info/AHA-Patient_Bill_of_Rights.htm



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      • Author by MiniTru (February 15, 2011 12:45 pm ET)
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        As a OB/GYN nurse who has worked Postpartum/Mother-Baby for a number of years before
        On the Internet, no one knows you're a dog.
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      • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 4:18 pm ET)
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        Then again how can the first lady offer tax incentives since she doesn't legislate?
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      • Author by Old_Benjamin (February 15, 2011 6:25 pm ET)
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        However, with that said, I have had many new moms that were very anxious and stressed trying to breastfeed when they really don't feel comfortable with doing this.


        So it's not because of nursing mothers getting harrassed when they choose to nurse in public?
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        • Author by congero6189599 (February 15, 2011 6:37 pm ET)
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          No has nothing to do with it. It's those "excessive" liberals. lol
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    • Author by Morrs21654 (February 15, 2011 4:11 pm ET)
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      Anyone who reads the comments that follow most Fox News, The Blaze, BigGovernment and other right wing articles and blogs about Michelle Obama will quickly get a belly full of racial, ethnic, sexist and other slurs. The Rush Limbaughs and Ann Coulters of the world make their money by giving people permission to use those slurs. More than being simple racists, these are sad people who need a reason to be, and the wingnut pundits give it to them: it is called hate.
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    • Author by Kugelmum (February 15, 2011 8:20 pm ET)
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      How sad that we have stooped to such a low level.
      Hudnall/Lash should have a little more class and refuse to do this unless money was huge and then they should give it to some charity.
      I am horrified that this has made the news. My teenagers told me its not an issue because they don't read this stuff but aren't we sending a message that "anything goes"...
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    • Author by Truthwhip (February 15, 2011 8:28 pm ET)
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      Oh, for pity's sake! Over and over folks on the right keep proving themselves to be just so tragically unfunny! I'm sure these people probably find such cruel, grammar-school-level stuff hi-larious, but in reality, it is nothing but a pathetically unfunny "comic" drawn and written by people who obviously have no actual sense of humor.

      Think about it, this is why there really are no funny comedians pushing right wing viewpoints -- and that stems from the glaring and embarrassing fact that reactionaries are simply too damn angry to be capable of humor!

      Steeped as it is in such arbitrary meanness and racial hatred, the above "comic" reminds me of nothing so much as those freakishly vicious cartoons the Nazi's once drew of Jewish people.
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    • Author by mikelartist (February 15, 2011 8:54 pm ET)
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      THIS is why James Hudnall wrote this "comic" and thinks it is an issue to humiliate the First Lady with.


      PHOTOS OF JAMES HUDNALL


      Because he is an obese man.
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    • Author by chris_fou2971 (February 15, 2011 11:30 pm ET)
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      I just don't get all the back and forth on these postings...
      The whole premise on this is disgusting...I certainly never saw cartoons about Laura Bush that were so hateful...never.
      These people are out and out RACISTS...end of story.
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    • Author by keystone5 (February 16, 2011 12:14 am ET)
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      Not funny. Disgusting and childish with a strong hint of racism.
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    • Author by zamfir273114 (February 16, 2011 12:32 am ET)
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      I have a huge bigot for a grandfather (82, doesn't like idea of black president, etc. etc.) and even HE finds nothing wrong with Michelle Obama. He says she seems like a very nice lady that wouldn't 'hurt a fly.' What in the hell is wrong with these people picking on her? She has been very productive in her life (you know how bigots are always saying "welfare queens" should get a job). She has paid massive taxes throughout her career. She went to Harvard.

      Oh I get it. Can't find anything wrong with Obama so you gotta pick on Michelle. Can't find anybody worthwhile on the Republican side so you gotta pick on Michelle.

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      • Author by zamfir273114 (February 16, 2011 12:35 am ET)
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        ...I left out: can't find anything wrong with Michelle so you make stuff up.
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    • Author by SanePolitics (February 16, 2011 7:19 am ET)
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      My opinions:

      And they say that REICH WINGERS aren't racists...

      The cartoon is mindless and not even remotely funny. These two morons were probably the two creeps in school who kept saying over and over again, words like...'fart.' Their humor doesn't even make it to low-brow.

      Just proves that REICH WINGERS are truly racists.
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    • Author by thericker (February 16, 2011 12:31 pm ET)
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      okay so a SENATOR...Al Franken can write a book called " Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" and liberals can smear his name and image all in the name of freedom of the press and you guys howl at this cartoon?

      I dont get it.
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      • Author by mookworthjwilson (February 16, 2011 10:45 pm ET)
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        Limbaugh is big and fat no one can argue about that. Most would say he's an idiot, but that's at least debatable...He's also an a-hole, but I guess Al thought putting that on the cover might inhibit sales.
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