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Finally, someone is paying attention and bringing the plight of the brave soldiers to the forefront of America. Right on Michelle. Keep up the good work!!!

"Never one to miss an opportunity for a photo op. Makes me want to throw up when I even see this radical far left socialist pretending to care for the military or this country!"

Right, our soldiers and their brave families received nothing but the best care under Bush. Insufficient body protection, insufficient vehicle protection, electrified showers, fecal contaminated food and water, sordid conditions in the military hospitals, families left without moms or dads for years at a time, etc... I bet our brave men and women long for more Bush, Cheney and their no-bid friends. That must be why the active military abroad supported Obama over McCain 6 to 1!

Jon in CA March 12th, 2009 4:16 pm ET

Hey libs…

if a soldier throws a boot at Michelle – will you all support that soldier getting a medal or ribbon? Just checking your "hypocrisy-meter" as so many of you liberals praise the reporter in Iraq throwing his shoe at Bush.

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What is it exactly that you are trying to say?
First of all, Michelle Obama is the First Lady. She has class, style, beauty, and brains.
Second of all, Bush deserved that shoe from a person in the country he destroyed.
Thirdly, get a life and stop being so miserable and hateful.

Obama 2012
Michelle Obama 2016
Bush had neither of these qualities.

I am always amazed that the haters on the Right are so quick to say that the Dems don't support the military and are not patriotic, etc. Did anyone question Palin about her association with a party that wants to secede from the US? No, because she is a "real" American, unlike us treasonous liberals who just want our country to be better than it has been the last few years. Look at that great Repub icon Chuck Norris who wants Texas to secede and he'll be its President. Quit throwing bricks and take part in fixing the mess we are in – regardless of who is at fault. It is VERY easy to criticize when you aren't the one with the responsibility to fix the problem. Find a solution and stop finding fault.

Its so refreshing to have these two wonderfully smart, talented hard working sensible people trying to make America what it used to be. I'm so proud of them, even if I do still have to listen to the haters make stupid comments..........Keep up the good hard work Barack and Michelle, REAL AMERICANS ARE PROUD AND HOPEFUL........

Based on a lot of these comments, I am not proud of my country.

Why are some people still harping on that? It happened last year, probably almost a year ago. Can you not find another Michelle Obama "flaw" or "mistake" to over emphasize? If one misunderstood statement uttered months ago is the best you've got on her, you have nothing.

Be a part of the solution, not the problem.

She is true to her word and I have tremendous respect for her.
community organizers to help military families is an excellent ideas
God bless there big hearts.

Wish I could say Republicans warrant the same respect...
but with people like Jon in CA support... What is there to respect?

-There call for Americas failure!
-There call for Secession!
-There wimpy way of dealing with political defeat!

The 08 election was held in a democracy and is democratically elected government. 365 to 173 53% 46%

I am wondering now Michelle Obama is being proud of being American ? I hope so "yes".

Just like her husband, one is left to ask, is this woman for real? How can you say you are not proud of this country until your husband talks his way into the Presidency and then go and shake hands with the military? Would someone please explain how this woman magically changed into Mrs. America?

no corporate politics March 12th, 2009 4:49 pm ET
@ Steve "family members …..should be off limits" So all that hate and nasty comments that Obama supporters leveled against family members of Palin, McCain, and Clinton was not OK then? I am sure YOU never did that, right?
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If you have read any of previous posts you will have read that I have stated over and over again am a conservative. I have challenged BOTH sides to be a little more civil. A losing battle so far! As far as Palin and her family., I am a Palin fan and the nasty comments from the left is how they express their fear of a prominent conservative female! And you are correct, I have never done that! I hope now you are clear!

This is really amazing to see a leader and his spouse doing everything they said they would do during the campaign. Hats off to this new administration.

Conservative Texan March 12th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Give me a break. The Obamas care nothing about our military. This is an attempt to make them appear that they do.

It is utterly disgusting to this proud veteran that an America-hating Socialist would darken the doorway of a military unit.

Obviously Conservative Texan you are spotting the daily talking points–read your history. Republicans are for the military industrial complex made up of NO BID contracting firms such as KBR. Leave it to you the troops in the trenches would get the occasional crumbs off the table.

WATCH THIS GET BLOCK!!!!!!!!!

Big Al: "Never one to miss an opportunity for a photo op. Makes me want to throw up when I even see this radical far left socialist pretending to care for the military or this country!"

You're an idiot! If you're looking for hypocrites, look at the GOP!

Bush spat on the Constitution, drove our economy into the ground, executed more prisoners on Death Row as Governor of Texas than in history (all the while proclaiming he's a Christian). He was nothing but swagger and words (which he couldn’t pronounce correctly half the time), bamboozling people with all his talk of country and family values… now THAT makes me want to hurl!

Okay moderators...

...let's try this:

...Right wing conservative America-haters...

...are so unevolved and primitive in their thinking...

...that when they see poise, intelligence and beauty...

...particularly in a Black woman...

...it SO intimidates them...

...they immediately seek to denigrate, renounce and destroy her...

...with their ugly words, and mean-spirited primal screams...

... these are the Bush-Limbaugh conservatives...

...NEVER forget who got us in this mess...

This is refreshing! But let's not forget Mrs. laura Bush and her dedication to the less fortunate. I always respect the First ladies and their contribution to our society.

Democrats are against the military? Are you for real? That is a completely illogical statement! I'm a lifelong Democrat and I've always been supportive of our military – perhaps because my father served 30 years in the Army.

What I have always been against is the military-industrial complex (which Eisenhower warned us all about). Those companies who defraud the taxpayers and hang our soldiers out to dry by not properly equipping them, etc. are nothing more than disgusting vultures.

Regarding Mrs. Obama's visit: I think it's wonderful! She and her husband are not just paying lip-service, they are actually doing something to help their country.

Now THAT is truly putting Country First!

Mari March 12th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

@ SINGLE MOM…….. I hear you, and AGREE…….. BUT……. one would expect our Military families to be given better housing, for the Pentagon to cut back its wasteful spending and remodel the housing on the bases. What I am saying Single Mom, is that for all the "support the Troops" rhetoric of the GOP….. (they have been in charge for 8 years & 12 years in control of Congress) they do not put their money where their mouths are. Fair is fair….. IF they expect our Military families to sacrifice, then do right by them, give them decent housing at the very least.

@ Matthew in Detroit……. what else is new? You are the typical-far-right-nut……. only have vile comments and put downs. May God grant you peace, man.
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There have been military construction projects to improve family housing for the last 14 years I have been in. It is disingenous to say that it has not been occuring, there is a lot of housing left to do but it does take time.

@ BIG AL........ Must you ALWAYS put-down the Obamas??? Go ahead and throw-up if you must.

BIG AL...... the "socialist" thing.... been listening to Limbaugh too much??
It is typical and traditional of the FAR-RIGHT to cry "the communists are coming, the communists are coming!"

NOW....... its "the socialists are coming!" The GOP is at it again with its fear-mongering.

AND YOU KNOW WHAT BIG AL????? The CONservatives have ALWAYS called any Government program that helps Americans ...... Socialist!

Here is a list BIG AL of ALL the programs deemed Socialist by the far-right-conservative-nuts like you....

Social Security

Medicare & Medicaid

Unemployment Benefits

Welfare

Minimum wage

SCHIP- which gives healthcare to poor & working class children!

SO you see BIG AL, ALL these programs are SOCIALIST BUT........what would Americans do without say...... Social Security???
Millions of elderly, many of whom SERVED OUR NATION...... would be homeless and destitute!

I just do not like the first lady. I didn't feel that way until she stood in front of American and said somthing to the effect that she was proud to be an American for the first time in her life. Now this statement comes from someones mouth who has done very well in the United States. Guess it really is true when they say Michelle Obama is the first bitter millionaire anyone's met.

Oregon calling March 12th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

"For all of those worried that this administration is cutting "funding" for our military, have you thought that they are actually doing away with, oh let's just say…… all of the NOBID CONTRACTS!!!!"
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Actually, if you did any research (and I doubt you will), you'd find that William Clinton started the practice of awarding no-bid contracts to Halliburton.

Good gravy you people are ignorant.

about the soldier boot...

On one hand, you have a civilian who threw a boot at a President whose decisions rained fire, death and chaos down on his home country for 6 years.

On the other hand, you have a First Lady who has been in her position for 6 weeks, and has done nothing but highlight the plight of soldiers and veterans.

Yeah, I totally see the analogy. Right on!

Brian Crooks March 12th, 2009 4:07 pm ET

::Cue the right wingers hating on Mrs. Obama::

I'm sure they'll say that this is nothing but a photo-op, ask if she bought a new dress or how much she spent on the trip, criticize her for this being her first out of state trip, blah, blah, blah. I find this extremely encouraging. She said she wanted to focus on military families and she's doing an excellent job thus far. Bravo, Mrs. First Lady!
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Sue March 12th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

What a bunch of crap!!! She's wasting OUR $$$ flying all over the country and buying new ugly clothes to speak about something she knows NOTHING ABOUT!!! When the hell was she in the service or Mr. O? How do they know anything about these people? They used government $$$ to pay for the many, many years of taxpayer sponsored educational benefits and still don't know how to relate to the poor people who paid their way!!! Stay at home and stop spending our $$$ on your gadabouts!!!!!!
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Well there you go Brian Crooks, you were right. Sue posted exactly as you predicted some right wing nut would. And Sue, I think Chuck Norris might need your help.

I'm sorry, but Obama supporters appear to be the dumbest people on Earth.

voter,
What's wrong with her hair? Do you think it should be blonde?

as an ex military brat, I have to applaud Michelle Obama for her visiting Fort Bragg and taking time out of her busy schedule. This is not be easy. Why didn't Laura Bush visit military bases and meet and greet military families and troops. For those who say she is doing this as a photo op, you are really the idiots in America and unpatriotic racists, we as Americans, blacks and whites that thinks the world is handed to them and live in a dream world. Wake up people. Are you doing something to help this country get back on its feet? Are you offering positive encouragement to help the economy or helping with creating jobs??? Get rid of the GOP!!! and stop listening to Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh Sucks!!!

Death of America by Obama March 12th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

obama is so stupid and such a disgrace to this country.
Impeasch this idiot before it's too late.
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Maybe you should hang out with Chuck Norris in Texas.

I guess if you're against war, senseless killings, death and destruction you must be against the military right? Go figure!

Nice going Mrs. Obama. What a classy lady we have in the White House. She reminds me of Jackie Kennedy.

Jon in CA March 12th, 2009 4:57 pm ET

First Lady of Drag visits Fort Bragg!!

Gosh, I hope she doesn't dilly-dally too long, she might be late to the weekly White House party of expensive wine, champaign, caviar, and other delectables.
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Hey Jon, this is the second stupid remark you have posted here.

What's your point? Are you trying to let us all know that you dislike the fact that Obama won? Save your breath, it's apparent. Go cry somewhere else.

LOVE HER

I am a Veteran and am glad that the First Lady understands that in order for our military to operate at its best, its families and individuals must be strong and have the support of our leadership and of the American people. Keep up the good work Mrs. Obama!

@ Big Al who says "Makes me want to throw up when I even see this radical far left socialist pretending to care for the military or this country!" - Yeah, they are so awful for not wanting those soldiers killed in completely unnecessary wars!!! More guns! More war! More collateral damage to civilians! Let's start another war - maybe we can fabricate some intelligence about Iran! Go right wing conservatives - we care so much about the soliders we will give them lots more opportunities to die for their country!!

AndyL March 12th, 2009 4:31 pm ET

Wonder if she will discuss her lack of "pride" she has or had for this country with our brave soldiers.
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Keep spinning that one AndyL. The fact that Michelle's words have been taken out of context hasn't gotten old at all.

Jon in CA March 12th, 2009 4:16 pm ET

Hey libs…

if a soldier throws a boot at Michelle – will you all support that soldier getting a medal or ribbon? Just checking your "hypocrisy-meter" as so many of you liberals praise the reporter in Iraq throwing his shoe at Bush.
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Jon,

Shouldn't Bush and his croanies be boarding a flight for their trial at Hague by now?

I think you are doing a great job as our First Lady, Mrs. Obama.

There's no need to listen to the hater's on the right, they don't realize it yet, but they're completely irrelevant.

God Bless you, your Children and our President.

For all of those worried that this administration is cutting "funding" for our military, have you thought that they are actually doing away with, oh let's just say...... all of the NOBID CONTRACTS!!!!

Peace

To the Obama's keep doing what you are doing. It's great to see a President and First lady actually doing and giving a damn about our great country. Let the haters hate while you do not procrastinate!

Michelle:

Do something about that HAIR!

She looks absolutely gogeous!

@ REGULAR PEOPLE....... THANK YOU TO YOUR FAMILY FOR SERVING OUR NATION & FOR THEIR SACRIFICE.

FOR ANYONE TO SAY THAT DEMOCRATS ARE AGAINST THE MILITARY IS COMPLETELY........ A LIE!

WHEN THE DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF CONGRESS IN JANUARY 2007...... GUESS WHAT WAS ONE OF THE ***FIRST*** THINGS THEY DID????

THE DEMOCRATS GAVE THE MILITARY A MUCH NEEDED PAY RAISE!

BE CAREFUL FAR-RIGHT, YOU ARE SHOWING YOU HATE AGAIN.

I am so proud of the President and First Lady. Michelle is a true example of a strong, smart women. She is a great role model for any mother or young girl to follow. Look how smart and well behaved the girls are.

I feel truly sorry for all of you haters. Do you really think that makes people happy to read your vile remarks. Go over to Fox and post there. You will be more welcome!

I wish Michelle was around when my husband was serving in Vietnam, we had no support system, we were forgotten.

@ SINGLE MOM........ I hear you, and AGREE........ BUT....... one would expect our Military families to be given better housing, for the Pentagon to cut back its wasteful spending and remodel the housing on the bases. What I am saying Single Mom, is that for all the "support the Troops" rhetoric of the GOP..... (they have been in charge for 8 years & 12 years in control of Congress) they do not put their money where their mouths are. Fair is fair..... IF they expect our Military families to sacrifice, then do right by them, give them decent housing at the very least.

@ Matthew in Detroit....... what else is new? You are the typical-far-right-nut....... only have vile comments and put downs. May God grant you peace, man.

I am glad to see attention brought to my fellow Soldiers on Active duty. No matter what you think of the First Lady or President Obama she is drawing the public eye to our military & their families & the isues they face. I am tired of seeing my brothers & sisters in arms struggling to make ends meet because no one cares about their issues. If her visit to Ft Bragg will bring awareness & a better life for all active/reserve military families then I say visit away!!

As far as a Soldier throwing a boot at any guest on their base I would expect that Soldier's leadership to punish them appropriatly. There is no room in our ranks for such childishness. We are trained to maintain our military bearing a all times...even if we disagree with the person we are dealing with.

Brave PR Move. Well done Mrs. Obama

Never one to miss an opportunity for a photo op. Makes me want to throw up when I even see this radical far left socialist pretending to care for the military or this country!

Jean March 12th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

Obama is NOT cutting money to the military. He is allowing the generals pretty much to guide our Middle East ventures and exit from Iraq. He is putting more money than ever into care for veterans who are wounded, physically or emotionally, especially those who and are homeless as a result. It will take awhile, but folks WILL see the difference…especially those who receive this help
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He has already said he is going to cancel (cut) weapons procurement which will cost jobs. I will reserve judgement until i hear where cuts will be made. The one thing I do fear is that as we increase the budget for virtually every other department in the administration, the defense department will be cut. It has happened before.

Our daughter serving in the Army would be thrilled beyond words to see Michelle Obama in person. It's amazing that anyone would criticize her for doing it. Military service is often very tedious, and the soldiers at Fort Bragg clearly appreciated her visit very much. Their feelings are what count.

OMG! Republicans are the sickest morons in the COUNTRY! They hate all that America is and I wish to god they would get the heck out. They are obviously anti American! FYI the soldiers overwhelmingly voted for Obama and overwhelmingly donated to him. Funny how that worked out huh. I just dont understand why repukes hate Americans so much, sad!

the soldiers LOVE her. She is such a great person to have on your side, and she is going to do alot for military families. The whole world loves her, and I just read she has an 80% approval rating with her projects and who she is. I am so proud of her. She is SO much more what a first lady should be. I hope all future first lady hopefuls pay close attention, because she is the real deal and not a stepford wife..

Most of the posts below are just a chat room cat fight about old shoes and older views.

Stop trying to analyze Michelle Obama's actions and accept them for what they are...a grateful out reach to those who defend our nation.

A round of appluase for the soldiers, please.

I really don't mind her visit. However, when will anyone be home in the office? Lets rent out the White House and make some rental income as no one is ever there. AND who's home when the family team is always gone to welcome the girls home.

For all these clowns talking about how the Democrats hate the military, I have a couple questions.

Who was president when Walter Reed was exposed as crumbling, full of rats and mold? Who was running for re-election when they accused a decorated Viet Nam hero of being a coward and a traitor? Which party's 2004 convention was full of people wearing little kid band-aids on their cheeks to symbolize a "tiny scratch" for a purple heart? Which President sent soldiers to die without making sure they had MRAPs and proper body armor? Which President, in the summer of 2008, threatened to VETO a new GI Bill because he was afraid the benefits were "too good" and it would hurt retention? And which party's candidate in the most recent election echoed that same sentiment?

Get off your high horse, you'll get a nose bleed up there. Support the troops by bringing them home and letting them see their families.

Paris March 12th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

These are the same people that your husband said they “Air raid villages and kill innocent people”.

If you would do some checking, you would find that he was right......

Thank you, First Lady. As an Army brat and wife of a veteran, your support of military families is most welcome. Patriotism isn't just waving flags and shouting pro-American slogans, it's making a commitment to your country, in any number of ways.

Matthew, Detroit March 12th, 2009 5:38 pm ET
It is a photo op JO.
The democrats never have and never will back the US military.
They are against everything it stands for.

you are an idiot. Obama wants to get us out of the stupid, needless war that has cost us thousands of needless deaths. bush baby didn't care about who he sent to die. As long as his kids weren't there.

All 3 of my brothers have fought for you & your right to say that, Matthew in Detroit.
And when my brother parachuted into Northern Iraq to look for WMD's that weren't there, he was serving you.
And when my Dad lost his hearing to mortar fire in Korea, he was serving you.

Even when you're saying such a hateful thing, my family is still serving you. I don't know when I'll get to see my brothers again, but I'm sure I'll see more ignorance like yours in mere seconds.

-A Democrat from a proud, democratic, & patriotic military family.

Republicans are still bitter over their lost, which means they are still stuck on stupid...

How dare anyone say that Democrats don't care anything about the military? More soldiers voted for Obama than for McCain.

More soldiers are from homes of modest means...very often Demoncrats.

My son and daughter have served and one is still serving. Don't give us that crap.

No one party has a corner on patriotism. You'd think that would be clear by now. The fact that Democrats rarely challenge Republicans' patriotism doesn't say anything about the level of the R's patriotism. It simply means Democrats are more civil.

And this is news why oh wait isn't obama talking with the taliban the ones that are shooting at those soldiers who michelle obama is visiting at Ft Bragg its always the same our soldiers go and fight for our country while our president talks with the enemy

Great job Madam First Lady, keep up the good work.

It is a photo op JO.

The democrats never have and never will back the US military.

They are against everything it stands for.

Obama is NOT cutting money to the military. He is allowing the generals pretty much to guide our Middle East ventures and exit from Iraq. He is putting more money than ever into care for veterans who are wounded, physically or emotionally, especially those who and are homeless as a result. It will take awhile, but folks WILL see the difference...especially those who receive this help.

Michelle herself lobbies without benefit for more programs and support for the families of military who are left behind. What 's not to love? The soldiers know who their friends are...and it ain't and has never been the Republican leadership.

Not that there are any Republican leaders anymore.

First Lady feel proud for the first time in her first visit to Fort Bragg. Everything is first for her. What a poor show.. Get a life.

These are the same people that your husband said they “Air raid villages and kill innocent people”.

Any one remember that?

The hypocrisy in Liberals has always been clear but this family is taking Hypocrisy to a new level.

This is a first lady we can believe in!!! God Bless you Michelle, President Obama and his team!!!! You are the working class in Americas last hope not to become the "working poor" or poverity level below third world countries.

AndyL – why are you stuck on stupid. Michelle never said she wasn't proud of her country. Even Laura Bush defended her. Get over it!!

@Death of America by Obama – Incoherent remark of the day award goes to. . . .

Typical of Republicans.

It's nice to see this. We've had too many administrations, both democrat and republican, who havn't appeared to care about our men and women in the military. The sacrifices the men and women of our military make is tremendous. Also, most people don't realize the sacrifices their families make as well.

Jo.

You are wrong and naive.

The republicans have always been pro military.

In California you have democrat congressman calling for the dissolvement of the us military.

They wont let the US Marine Corp film a recruiting commercial in San Francisco.

Franken in Minnesota does not want to count the absentee military ballots.

Are you kidding me. Barack and Michelle are not pro US Military.

They have great Disdain for our military and our country.

do these two have no shame–all this while her husband is cuting money to the military? what a hypocrite.
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Some of you really are stuck on stupid, he just increased military spending, do some research before you make yourself look foolish.

Cutting the Raptor program.

Cutting an additional 20% from the military budget.

Not backing VA hospital.

Really dont back the military but hey take it for what it is another photo op for Michelle.

I never saw either Barbara or Laura go visit the soldiers or their families. All the republicans can do is send them to a war that shouldn't have been started in the first place. No matter what the president or the first lady do, the republicans would find fault with it. I never saw such poor loosers and spoiled brats in my life. The government is not all yours to run. And before you go bashing Michelle or anyone else you better clean up your own house, aka Vittner, Palin, etc.

Pretty much a joke when Michelle and Barack have such distain for the US military.

U are my "Angle"! U and Mr. Pres are leading "Troop's/Family"! THANK YOU!

Great first lady.
Wish her to be even more active, she has great intelligence and common sense to help administration in a few goals – like improving K-12 education, and military families.

As if America wasn't lucky enough to have an intelligent, sober and responsible President, we also have a smart, dedicated and involved First Lady. What an absolute breath of fresh air! Other countries have a reason to be jealous of America again.

What a bunch of crap!!! She's wasting OUR $$$ flying all over the country and buying new ugly clothes to speak about something she knows NOTHING ABOUT!!! When the hell was she in the service or Mr. O? How do they know anything about these people? They used government $$$ to pay for the many, many years of taxpayer sponsored educational benefits and still don't know how to relate to the poor people who paid their way!!! Stay at home and stop spending our $$$ on your gadabouts!!!!!!

Mari March 12th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

Mari, most military housing is falling apart. This is nothing new, going back decades. It's not flashy to put money into housing or support systems. Leaders of both parties need to admit that they have seriously let our military down in every way possible – housing, support, pay, equipment, and using them as a political tool. Presidents of BOTH parties have done this. I'm not singling any out.

And for those saying a soldier would throw a boot at the First Lady, you know little to nothing about the caliber or quality of the individuals in the military. There might be a very small percentage of idiots, but that pales in comparison to the lunatics in Congress.

@janee : "do these two have no shame–all this while her husband is cuting money to the military? what a hypocrite."

I beg to differ. President Obama has done more for the troop his less than 2 months in office than GWB did in 8 years. Obama has committed to better benefits for troops, better post-service education opportunities, etc. How Bush, Cheney, McCain & company could deny our troops better benefits just amazed me. Wasn't their reason for not wanting to increase benefits something like, "then the soldiers will not inlist again and will want to go to school." Gee, you thnk?

Hopefully she'll apologize to the troops in advance for the Vet funding about to be pulled and the body armor about to be cancelled so that her husband can fund his welfare state.

I do hope the people spewing their hate on this site have good health insurance. That much negativity will make a person sick.

Nice lady.

..I didn't see where he was cutting money to the military.????

My take– for the military families you could not ask for a better advocate than First Lady Michele ....she has the ear of the one who can make the most difference.

Hay Jon in CA.... Michelle Obama didn't start a war in a country who had nothing to do with 9/11.A war were we were lied into. Were over 4000 Americans soldiers were killed. Billions of dollars were spent. Where innocent Iraqies were killed. So I don't think our soldiers would have any reasons to throw any shoes at Mrs. Obama. With the mess which was left for President Obama, by you know who, I felt like throwing a shoe or two at GW myself. So proud of my First Lady.

The First Lady is doing an excellent job and she is very friendly.
We have longed to see and feel the pride the White House family is supposed to display.

Great Job

AndyL – why are you still stuck on stupid? Michelle never said she wasn't proud of her country. Even Laura Bush defended her in the mist of the made-up "controversy". Get over it!!

Give me a break. The Obamas care nothing about our military. This is an attempt to make them appear that they do.

It is utterly disgusting to this proud veteran that an America-hating Socialist would darken the doorway of a military unit.

What's next? Perhaps she'll go on a roadshow with Bill Ayers touting a new G.I. Bill (something which was NOT offered to me when I served under Jimmy Carter).

obama is so stupid and such a disgrace to this country.
Impeasch this idiot before it's too late.

Sorry @Jon in CA-
I am not a "lib" but yes, I did suport that man for throwing his shoe at Bush. I wouldn't have blamed him for trying to shoot him with a gun. It wouldn't have made it right but I wouldn't have blamed him. Bush raped his country.... all with that smug look on his face. He is detestable and has put a black mark on our country for a long time to come. It happening to Michelle though..... would not make sense since she does not have innocent blood on her hands.

Has anyone else noticed our First Ladies tend to have more class and poise than our Presidents? Granted this is probably because, most of the time, they remain above the political idiocies their husbands have to deal with, but still... think about it.

do these two have no shame–all this while her husband is cuting money to the military? what a hypocrite.

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you FL Michelle!

While the Rushlicans and media pounds away at her husband, this woman is quietly paving a road less travelled by First Ladies. She is going to be one of the best ever!

Republicans please remember to tell Soldier's families that you only support unborn life. Once you are born Repubs have every right to send you to your death.

GOP = Pro-Life = Supports Death Penalty?!?!?!?!

Michelle Obama for US Senate from Illinois in 2010 ! ! !

Michelle Obama is absolutely the BEST First Lady....ever !!!!!

Maybe she is proud of her country for the SECOND time in her adult life. But probably not. She is only proud of her country when it is giving her something. Service is a foreign concept to her – the country owes her, not the other way around.

Funny, people will forget 100 positive words and actions by someone ....but yet remember ONE mis-statement that was mis-interpreted forever. Such seems to be the Republican memory these days.
The military needs to be in the national spotlight more as they are ignored because they always fight 'over there'.....how about getting rid of these garbage reality shows with easy easy money for doing nothing, and focus on come REAL reality and real idols?

AndyL March 12th, 2009 4:31 pm ET

Wonder if she will discuss her lack of "pride" she has or had for this country with our brave soldiers
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that word is now ' HAD ' ... because since her husband is PRESIDENT now .. she is very proud ... ;o)

This is another tribute to doing the right thing for America.
The First Lady is the bomb and will continue to show ya
how it's done!

I'm very happy 62+ Million voters woke up from the nightmare
of the bush crime family and reaganomics! As you see those
concepts only benefited the 1/10 of 1% Robber Barons!

Michelle has set the standard! You go Girl!

Hi Jon in CA,

Obamas are not doing thing harm to people domestically or internationally, therefore they will get thrown shoes. Instead, they will get long red carpet and millions people's welcome.

What a great lady!

Yes what good thing she does for such a noble cause...blah blah blah

All I'm sayin is that she is hott and Barrack had better treat her right, or I am coming to get her...she is so hott. I love beautiful intellegent women...they give me a reason to get up in the morning.

SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE BEUTIFUL INTELLEGENT WOMEN IN THE WORLD...

I LOVE YOU

First Lady of Drag visits Fort Bragg!!

Gosh, I hope she doesn't dilly-dally too long, she might be late to the weekly White House party of expensive wine, champaign, caviar, and other delectables.

everyone has their own opinon but throwing a boot at the 1st lady thats low man it was also wrong that the man threw a shoe at bush what is wrong with america come on people the us forces need all the love they can get

Jon the moron from CA...why would anyone throw anything at the first lady. Has she authorized a war against innocent people based on fabricated intel? Has she tortured prisoners? Has she killed 100s of thousands of people.
The nerve of the some of you morons

@Brian Crooks, you are correct. This is nothing more than a photo op. I don't give a crap about her dress. What I do care about is that while pretending to care about military families, the Obama administration is advocating that vets pay for service related injuries with private insurance (opposed by every veterans group) and are projecting major reductions in defense spending so the military will lack the tools they need to do the job. Meanwhile he signs a spending bill with 9000 earmarks.

the stock market keeps RISING, so what's the next beef with the republiKLANS attack machine!

INVESTORS just found out that in opposition to the wishful thinking of the RNC leader Rush Limbaugh "failure mentality", we are NOT ALL SOCIALIST NOW!

We ARE proud americans who want this great ountry to succeed –

NOT THE HATERS in the RICH, WHITE, OLD GRAND OBSTRUCTIONIST PARTY!!!!!!

@AndyL March 12th, 2009 4:31 pm ET
Wonder if she will discuss her lack of "pride" she has or had for this country with our brave soldiers
***IT is best to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are an Idiot ...Than to open it and remove all DOUBT!!!

You are a wonderful first lady Michelle!!

@ Steve "family members .....should be off limits"

So all that hate and nasty comments that Obama supporters leveled against family members of Palin, McCain, and Clinton was not OK then? I am sure YOU never did that, right?

A photo-op against the back drop of veteran complaints and the prospect of troops being sent to the other war is begging for a comment. It is a criticism and is what this country is about.

@ JON in CA......... you are a typical mean GOPer. I seriously doubt that a soldier would throw a boot at Michelle Obama! WHY?

Because unlike Bush....... Michelle Obama has not killed innocent civilians. Bush attacked a sovereign country!

And Michelle Obama's husband will be bringing many of our Troops home, which will make any soldier thrilled to be coming home out of harms way!

Finally, Michelle Obama is wanting to help military families that for all the "support the troops" talk from the GOP......... LIVE IN POVERTY.

Check out Base housing its as bad as the ghetto!

@Independent chicago man age 25. Exactly how would you know Bush did not serve honorably? Would that be based upon that nonsensical story on CBS a few years ago? You do realize a few folks where fired over that, right? Secondly, exactly what branch of service did Obama serve in? He didn't but, he did decide to serve in other areas before he entered politics. Why can't you appreciate Bush serving in the Texas Air National Guard or is your hatred that much overwhelming?

Brian Crooks:
"I'm sure they'll say that this is nothing but a photo-op, ask if she bought a new dress or how much she spent on the trip, criticize her for this being her first out of state trip, blah, blah, blah."

WOW! It's almost like you see this story for what it really is!

Jon from Ca. sounds like a real winner!!! Here is Ms. Obama trying to do good things for the military and this loser finds a way to twist and turn the story into something ugly. Get a life Jon. Get over the fact that your beloved hero, BUSH and your party are on furlough for hopefully a very long time.

Our First Lady goes to support the military, and you get the republicans blasting her for it. I guess they hate our military now as well. What exactly DON'T they hate? I'm starting to wonder if it was THEM who actually blew up the twin towers.

As a veteran, and an american, thank you Michelle.

It saddens me to read some of the trash in this post.
we have ushered in a new era, now lets appreciate and support each other and Griff on the truth should get a life.

Hey libs…

if a soldier throws a boot at Michelle – will you all support that soldier getting a medal or ribbon? Just checking your "hypocrisy-meter" as so many of you liberals praise the reporter in Iraq throwing his shoe at Bush.

Hey Jon,

I would praise that soldier if Michelle Obama had ordered the killing of a hundred thousand or more of his countrymen and the forced homelessness of more than 2 million, and then came over for a smiling, high-fiving victory lap. Give me a break, you act like George W. Bush was some sort of innocent victim and that the Iraqi people made up the atrocities he and his Blackwater cronies committed. You should be ashamed of yourself.

If Saddam Hussein had invaded America, bombed dozens of cities and replaced our government with one he had hand-picked, then came over for a photo-op and talked about what a great job he had done and how thankful the American people were to live free, wouldn't you throw something at him?

Wonderful...an active First Lady!

AIRBORNE First Lady Obama.

@ John in CA

Michelle Obama hasn't invaded a country under false pretenses, tortured people, etc. No one should have a reason to do such a thing. On the other hand, your leader, " The Decider," he did those things. He's lucky it was just a moccassin and not a Timberland boot.

Griff said: So? Who's Bragging. You have to win something at the game first.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Seriously. I think you need to up your meds.

No one has a reason to throw a boot at Michelle – and as far as the nitwits calling out the Libs – I would rather be a Lib than a war monger, a hate monger, a racist, or a Limbaugh follower.
The Libs need to start calling out these conservatives – the so called conservatives that constantly pick on the Libs and blams the Libs for everything.
The republicans are conservatives – they're the evil doers in the country....not the Libs.

Jon in CA,
1) The broad brush you use in "libs" is off-base. Not everyone supported the boot-throwing, liberal or otherwise.
2)The boot throwing was aimed at the president, the politial leader. Mrs. Obama holds no political office.

So, your rationale is senseless at best.

@ Jon in CA

Hypocrisy has nothing to do with it. Michelle Obama is not the one who destroyed our country.

I knew the Obama Administration would help the military family's.
These family's have been mistreated, ignored, and left on their own while their husbands, wives, and children are off fighting unnecessary wars.
It's really a crime knowing that Bush is living high and mighty on billionaire row in Dallas, playing golf, and enjoying his family and friends.
Makes me sick.

I'm glad the First Lady is making the welfare of our troops a high priority of hers!! They certainly deserve it!!!

You are a wonderful first lady Michelle!!

Michelle Obama is right on track – she is super. Unlike Bush, she did not start a hot war. So, Jon might retract his illogical logic and chill out.

Wonder if she will discuss her lack of "pride" she has or had for this country with our brave soldiers.

In response to John:

and how do those compare at all with each other. Bush was never an honorable soldier and the Iraq citizens were never his leader.

Seriously people, stop all the hate and realize that all of the attention she is giving the military families is positive. These individuals need our support and assistance and I am all for shining a bright light on them. As far as the shoe throwing, come on that was an Iraqi angry at Bush for invading his country. There are no similarities in that and Michelle Obama's visit to Fort Bragg. Just stop the hate and let's get this country back on track together.

Jon in CA – that is the worst straw man argument I've ever heard.

Throwing a show at a man who destroyed your country, and throwing a boot at the first lady for no reason are two completely different things. But, typical republicans cannot tell apples from oranges.

Griff? "And the takings are still down with no possible window" ???

Huh? What the hell does that mean?

Good for her. I wish her success in advancing the affairs of military families.

Thank you Michelle – it's great that our White House is taking a bigger interest in military families....these families have been ignored way too long (especially from the people that sent them off to wars).
The Obama Administration will do more for our troops than the past 8 years even tried.

Jon, the difference is Bush deserved it for destroying a country that was not a threat to us. What a stupid comparison to make.

Isn't she LOVELY!

Michelle is so cool it's ridiculous! It's great to see that our new president has a wonderful, intelligent, and supportive partner that will help him as he tries to clean up all the messes he was left with!

Chris Mannoia

Obama 12'

@ Brian Crooks. Hatred knows no party boundaries. I said before family members are NOT polticians (for the most part) and should be off limits. The First Lady is only doing what other First Ladies have done before her. And yes that includes Laura Bush!

God bless you and our great President, and your children. You are shining, as always. The First Family for our troubled times.

Hey libs...

if a soldier throws a boot at Michelle – will you all support that soldier getting a medal or ribbon? Just checking your "hypocrisy-meter" as so many of you liberals praise the reporter in Iraq throwing his shoe at Bush.

That's nice, but how come no ticker on michelle and hillary yesterday presenting awards to women?

So? Who's Bragging. You have to win something at the game first.
So far they are living, rent-free in the Best Hotel in town. And the takings are still down with no possible window. ...

::Cue the right wingers hating on Mrs. Obama::

I'm sure they'll say that this is nothing but a photo-op, ask if she bought a new dress or how much she spent on the trip, criticize her for this being her first out of state trip, blah, blah, blah. I find this extremely encouraging. She said she wanted to focus on military families and she's doing an excellent job thus far. Bravo, Mrs. First Lady!