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I fell asleep this morning a little past 7 am. For whatever reason, the dog had several bursts of energy during the night hours, and was convinced that it was my desire to play fetch with her. I attempted to convince her that "fetch" wasn't going to be a thing at that time. I turned youtube on the television, hoping that would grab her attention, but she continued to chew toys that squeak in my ear.
The next thing I knew, I awoke to a fox news clip. Two pale men were excitedly blabbing about what an ancient New York Post gossip columnist has predicted will happen at this year's Democratic National Convention. President Biden, she wrote, will announce that he is stepping aside, and Michelle Obama will become the party's candidate.
Now, I am 100% focused on re-electing President Biden. But in the dream world I was floating out from, there is no human being I would prefer as president than Michelle Obama. Though I would not use a NY Post to train a puppy, I sat up. These two men -- who I believe were the models for Yoko Ono's "a glass of milk in a snow drift" -- then explained that Ms. Obama would campaign on fear. It was then I realized what they were up to.
They don't really think Michelle will be the Democratic Party's candidate for president. At least not in 2024. But as one noted, she is the world's most popular woman. And they fear her campaigning for President Biden, because she can motivate people.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Obama was seen shaking his head and explaining something to her. I always thought she asked him if McCartney wrote the song for her mom. It was a tender moment and one that I treasure (among the many from Obama's presidency).
H2O Man
(73,635 posts)When my older daughter was 5, she was intent upon marrying Paul. This was from watching him as a young Beatle. At 6, she became furious when I was watching older Beatle film, and she asked, "Who is that?' with knitted brow. These days, she still loves Paul.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)H2O Man
(73,635 posts)I watched that several times with my younger daughter when she was a teen. Two years ago, she bought me a Mean Girls card game.
H2O Man
(73,635 posts)I watched that several times with my younger daughter when she was a teen. Two years ago, she bought me a Mean Girls card game.
brooklynite
(94,786 posts)because SHE DOESN'T WAN'T TO BE.
Hard to understand why people don't take "I don't want to get into politics" assertions seriously.
H2O Man
(73,635 posts)Not that the Post or Fox are bothered by facts.
TxGuitar
(4,211 posts)Don't get me wrong, she's and incredibly accomplished, capable and intelligent woman but being First Lady doesn't mean you could be president.
On edit,political dynasties should be strenuously avoided.
Aristus
(66,474 posts)Which is why Nikki Haley is not going to get the nomination, and if by some miracle she does, she will not win the election.
H2O Man
(73,635 posts)I think that we are seeing that in the court system, state and federal. And that Michelle Obama frightens them.
spanone
(135,897 posts)malthaussen
(17,217 posts)... I'm tempted to think it has something to do with Capitalism, but I like to blame that for everything.
-- Mal
Saoirse9
(3,684 posts)This kind of bullshit from faux news would have made headlines for being the stupidest made up nonsense anyone had ever heard.
Faux news lies and made up stories have become normalized now.
Also - just play with your puppy. Not her fault you need to sleep sometimes.