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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:00 AM Original message |
Queen Michelle arrives in triumph as Africa welcomes Obama home |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
1. feels good. |
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The Wielding Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 07:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
110. Yep, I agree. America has a genuine first family! |
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The Wielding Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:08 AM Response to Original message |
2. He may not be the perfect president ,but I am so proud of my pres! |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
49. there is no such thing as a "perfect" president... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #49 |
70. Thank you, Blue Roses..very |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:15 PM Response to Reply #49 |
89. Bingo |
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Top Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 05:55 PM Response to Reply #49 |
97. You are so right no one is perfect, and yes we have an AWESOME president. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
3. What a great pic. |
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givemebackmycountry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
4. I like this post, it makes me happy. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
63. I was happy until people just BELOW started dissin' it. The fact that the heads of our OWN are |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:40 PM Response to Reply #63 |
71. I haven't gotten there |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:32 PM Response to Reply #71 |
87. We must have been involuntarily redirected to Free Republic. That's |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #87 |
88. Nah, I've seen the |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
5. Beautiful. |
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lindisfarne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
6. Beautiful picture. I was wondering why Mrs. Robinson is never seen coming out of the plane |
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EffieBlack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 07:45 AM Response to Reply #6 |
35. She comes off the back of the plane with the rest of the passengers |
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lindisfarne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #35 |
47. Thanks!nt |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
7. First Lady. We don't have royalty. |
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masuki bance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:52 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. rec'd. nt |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I believe the OP is referring to the title that she will receive per the article. n/t |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:00 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. Yes, and it's all the more reason not to use such titles. |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Would you say the same thing about the tribal chiefs? |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:24 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. If they think they're royalty, the answer is YES. |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:35 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. "This is OUR culture" - American exceptionalism, much? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:37 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Deleted message |
TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Stop it. You're violating the rules. |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:24 AM Response to Reply #17 |
24. That's a grossly-unfair cheap shot. Is that your level of discourse? |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:43 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. No, I'm talking about this discussion we are having. |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:02 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. You're right, I don't find it sad and pathetic that Michelle has been honored in this manner. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
93. Well, what should she do about it? |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 06:11 PM Response to Reply #19 |
100. Have you voiced your concerns to Queen Latifah? |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:36 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Tell the people of Ghana to accept it |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:44 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. I'm not talking to them. I'm talking to you, on DU. |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 10:49 AM Response to Reply #20 |
39. Focus on this |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:50 PM Response to Reply #39 |
78. That's a ridiculous comment. |
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CakeGrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:44 AM Response to Reply #13 |
21. What characterization? Putting the title in an OP doesn't make her royalty |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:46 PM Response to Reply #13 |
76. No one needs to "accept" your skewed |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:35 AM Response to Reply #12 |
26. Christ, just let them honor her in their way without pssssing on it, will ya? |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:15 PM Response to Reply #26 |
45. Right. People need to calm the fuck down about this. |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:23 AM Response to Reply #26 |
114. I have to disagree |
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rvablue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:48 PM Response to Reply #7 |
51. Oh get over it. It's a symbolic gesture. Like an honorary degree. Some will find anything to |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:43 PM Response to Reply #7 |
73. No, we don't have "royalty"..but |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:58 AM Response to Original message |
9. Nah, not a queen, but a real woman and wife who is loved. How cool is that? |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:28 AM Response to Original message |
14. Nice photo. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:22 AM Response to Original message |
23. Damn, ya'll. If the people of Ghana wish to bestow the honor of "Queen" upon Michelle |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:58 AM Response to Reply #23 |
28. exactly, it's like the Queen of England when she Knights people |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 07:25 AM Response to Reply #23 |
34. Thank you |
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These Eyes (360 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #23 |
40. Clearly, some folks just HAVE to complain. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #40 |
99. "they have neither respect nor understanding of cultural differences." |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #23 |
50. This is so sick. I'm not going to apologize because |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #23 |
62. Way back in the wayback, I was presented with a piece of Kente cloth |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:52 PM Response to Reply #62 |
79. What a neat story, Karenina..thanks |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:23 PM Response to Reply #62 |
85. Too cute story.!! I know you blushed big time!! I, too, have |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:41 PM Response to Reply #23 |
72. Deleted message |
Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:55 PM Response to Reply #72 |
81. Look who's calling anyone a |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #72 |
98. So not worth it. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 05:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
96. The problem is the trappings of royalty. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:28 AM Response to Original message |
25. Queen Michelle? Are you fucking serious? |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:10 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Your cultural sensitivity is awe inspiring. n/t |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:19 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. You still pickin' fights to pass the time? Not so awe-inspiring. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 06:39 AM Response to Reply #31 |
33. uh, no. I'm posting on a thread on a political discussion board |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:13 PM Response to Reply #30 |
43. If someone called Laura Bush "Queen Laura" when she was first lady, DUers would be outraged. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #43 |
55. She is being given an HONORARY title by the people THERE. You have become unhinged |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 06:15 PM Response to Reply #55 |
101. "You have become unhinged in your hatred." |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 02:59 PM Response to Reply #55 |
102. I don't hate the Obamas. I hate their policies and their ass kissing of the corporate elite. |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 05:27 PM Response to Reply #102 |
105. "Their" policies? |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 09:28 PM Response to Reply #105 |
111. Well, if Michelle is not in line with her husband she should say so. |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 12:59 AM Response to Reply #111 |
112. Not necessarily. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 07:51 AM Response to Reply #112 |
113. What Michelle is doing in enabling Obama. She's letting him get away with crap! |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 11:36 AM Response to Reply #113 |
116. Speak for yourself. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:46 PM Response to Reply #116 |
117. Deleted message |
DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 05:55 PM Response to Reply #117 |
118. First you didn't read the article before you replied. Now you're dragging the discussion |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #118 |
119. Deleted message |
DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #119 |
120. Wow. I'm wondering why you bother even talking about politics. |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:18 PM Response to Reply #117 |
122. What the fuck are you talking about? |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #122 |
123. Crazy, isn't it? I'm astounded by the accusations being thrown around. |
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pot luck (326 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #123 |
124. Thanks |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:42 PM Response to Reply #122 |
126. Deleted message |
Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
80. Poor thing..you just don't |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 03:01 PM Response to Reply #80 |
103. I get it all right. I'm calling bullshit on their crap and you don't like it. nt |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:55 PM Response to Reply #25 |
54. "Mrs Obama will be honoured by tribal chiefs as a “Queen” in a ceremony." READ why doncha? |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #54 |
65. I didn't see that part, but I still object to it-this is NOT a monarchy. nt |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:30 PM Response to Reply #65 |
86. Do you imagine in any way that a tribal cheiftan in Africa can change the US to a monarchy? |
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Boomerang Diddle (566 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 09:08 PM Response to Reply #65 |
130. Good to see you get ALL the facts before forming an opinion..... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:44 PM Response to Reply #25 |
74. Get the stick out of |
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Boomerang Diddle (566 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 09:06 PM Response to Reply #25 |
129. Looks like someone is jealous! n/t |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:58 AM Response to Original message |
27. "Africa welcomes Obama home"? Give me a fucking break... |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:09 PM Response to Reply #27 |
42. Yeah, and somebody get hold of that Kennedy character and tell him the same! |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:51 PM Response to Reply #42 |
52. OOOOOOOOOOOOOO SNAP!!! n/t |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #42 |
82. I know, huh? Amazing |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #27 |
46. No shit, but his father and ancestors are from there. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #46 |
53. 'Bitchin' under the guise of racism. Just that simple. n/t |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #53 |
67. It's subtle, but I see it too. I can't believe these assholes claim to |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. We learn something new everyday! Not so subtle for me |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:19 PM Response to Reply #53 |
90. There you go |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:11 PM Response to Reply #46 |
83. Yeah, we get it |
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Synicus Maximus (828 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #46 |
107. Actually his father and ancestors are from Kanya which is nowhere |
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The Wielding Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 07:45 PM Response to Reply #107 |
109. Aren't different cultures fascinating. We should respect them,yes? |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:55 AM Response to Reply #107 |
115. Actually not. If you must see the absolute comparison, it's more like welcoming |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:58 PM Response to Reply #27 |
57. Good grief. nt |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:01 AM Response to Original message |
29. Deleted sub-thread |
DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 05:58 AM Response to Original message |
32. Awesome story! |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
36. Queen? |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
37. So cool that the kids are with them on this trip. n/t |
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ellie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
38. SO AWESOME! |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
41. Jim Robinson? |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:14 PM Response to Original message |
44. I am adamantly against any American ever accepting any honor |
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rvablue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:57 PM Response to Reply #44 |
56. Exactly, hedgehog. And the petty naysayers on this thread are |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:22 PM Response to Reply #56 |
91. Not suprising |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #44 |
61. "as well of solidarity between people handed the short |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #44 |
92. The title is NOT being bestowed by the Ghanan Parliament but by tribal chiefs, though. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:32 PM Response to Reply #92 |
94. I feel that titles handed out by British Royalty are in part an attempt |
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Poll_Blind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 03:54 PM Response to Reply #94 |
95. By accepting this title, legitimacy is lent to those dispensing it. |
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DatManFromNawlins (640 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 08:48 PM Response to Reply #44 |
127. What she should have done with her "monarchy"... |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
48. "Queen?" So now we've restored the monarchy? |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #48 |
59. Another one who didn't read the OP. |
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question everything (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. No, of course not. Often the subject line is enough |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:19 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. Mrs Obama will be honoured by tribal chiefs as a “Queen” in a ceremony. |
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Sultana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
58. I don't why some of you are bitching about the "Queen" thing |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. They just want to show their hatred of Obama via Michelle. They don't even read the OPs |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 02:17 PM Response to Reply #60 |
84. Yeah, that's what's behind it..the usual |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
69. Amazingly Awesome! You can't |
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hulklogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
75. President Obama's domestic partner looks gorgeous with her hair like that. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-11-09 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
104. "Jim Robinson, Mrs Obama’s great-great-grandfather, was born into slavery in about 1850 " |
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msanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 06:22 PM Response to Reply #104 |
106. I was about to note that "Jim Robinson" is also the name of the Freeper |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-12-09 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
108. We don't like monarchs in the USA. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #108 |
121. Good thing that a tribal chieftan in Africa can't |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 06:45 PM Response to Reply #108 |
125. re: We don't like monarchs in the USA. |
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Boomerang Diddle (566 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-13-09 09:12 PM Response to Reply #108 |
131. I have a dog named Princess |
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128. Too late to recommend but I will kick |
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