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¡Michelle Obama, Deus ex machina!

That extra “¡” seems appropriate to indicate the sheer cultishness of what happened at the Oscars tonight. I am perfectly willing to acknowledge that Michelle Obama has some appealing qualities. That does not mean those qualities must be omnipresent. Her

Flotus Interruptus (Video)

In response to FLOTUS Interruptus: Michelle Obama Announces Best Picture Winner: I had a family commitment tonight that went a little long, so I ended up missing the Oscars. In case you missed it – like me – here’s the

FLOTUS Interruptus: Obamas Hijack the Oscars

FLOTUS Interruptus: Obamas Hijack the Oscars

Conservative movie lovers didn’t suffer any serious Red State taunts during the just-wrapped Academy Awards telecast. Michael Moore wasn’t on hand to bash the GOP, and show host Seth MacFarlane trained his immature wit on George Clooney, breast-baring actresses and

Surviving Football Withdrawal Syndrome

In response to FWS affects millions of Americans and others around the globe: Hey, we’ve got Michelle Obama’s mom-dancing to keep us entertained until next football season, while her husband captivates America with his golfing adventures.  Joe Biden has shotgun

FLOTUS Dances On 'Fallon'

FLOTUS Dances On 'Fallon'

First Lady Michelle Obama says she’s thinking of getting out of politics and into entertainment. She joked with NBC’s Jimmy Fallon that she’s putting her “hat in the ring” for the “Tonight Show” job after Jay Leno retires.

The Politics of Being 'Ashamed of America' (Video)

Watch, listen, then apply context. Rush plays off Michelle and his website crashes. Pure genius on his part… and sadly, how true is his statement?  Rush is right that we should be ashamed of ourselves for letting the DC crowd

Michelle Obama Plugs Oscar-Nominated 'Beats of the Southern Wild'

Michelle Obama Plugs Oscar-Nominated 'Beats of the Southern Wild'

By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Oscar-nominated film “Beasts of the Southern Wild” has gotten Michelle Obama’s ringing endorsement. The first lady played host Wednesday at a White House workshop for about 80 middle- and high-school students from the District of Columbia

(Michelle) Obama beats (Sara) Netanyahu

The contrast in leadership styles between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tended to favor the latter. However, there is one area in which Obama has bested his rival ally: fashion. More precisely, it is Michelle

Feds: No More Soda, Candy in Schools

Feds: No More Soda, Candy in Schools

On Friday, the Obama administration – obviously following protocol set forth by Michelle Obama – released regulations that would force public schools not to sell soda and candy. According to the US Department of Agriculture regulations, granola would replace candy,

Obama Supporters: Inauguration 'Boring'

Obama Supporters: Inauguration 'Boring'

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews compared President Barack Obama’s second inaugural speech to Lincoln’s Gettysburg address saying that, it reminded him “of another second inaugural, Lincoln’s, so much of Lincoln in that speech, from the Gettysburg Address to the second inaugural itself.”

Thrill Is Gone for Crowds at Obama Inauguration

Thrill Is Gone for Crowds at Obama Inauguration

NATIONAL MALL, Washington DC–Crowds shuffled in throughout Monday morning and took their places around the National Mall for Barack Obama’s second inauguration as president of the United States. Color-coded tickets separated those who paid to be here from those who

Obama Spends Christmas Eve Golfing

Obama Spends Christmas Eve Golfing

HONOLULU, Dec. 24 (UPI) — President Obama’s Christmas Eve began with a workout at a military base in Hawaii, followed by two rounds of golf and a beach outing with his family. While the president was on the links, first

Michelle Obama's Close Friend May Face Perjury Charges

Michelle Obama's Close Friend May Face Perjury Charges

One of First Lady Michelle Obama’s closest friends may face charges of perjury, which is punishable by jail time, for lying under oath about her bankruptcy filings.  According to a FOX 32 News and Better Government Association investigation, Yvonne Davila, who has

Obama: Taxes Are Going Up

Obama: Taxes Are Going Up

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