WASHINGTON (CNN) - Michelle Obama lent a hand Tuesday, pitching in to help build an affordable, energy-efficient home on the National Mall in Washington.
The first lady participated in an event marking the 30th anniversary of YouthBuild, a non-profit community development program that teaches low-income youth housing construction skills while they work toward their GED or high school diploma.
“Thirty years of anything is an amazing feat, but walking through these displays and talking to some of the most intelligent, focused, knowledgeable young people, that makes me proud - it should make this country proud,” the first lady said at Tuesday's event.
Mrs. Obama praised YouthBuild's community service effort and delivered a message to the program's participants: they can rebuild their lives and help others in the process.
"Its your core principle that I am so impressed with, providing opportunities for amazing young people,” she said as the crowd cheered. “Giving folks a second and third and fourth, chance particularly to low-income youth, sometimes we overlook them."
Mrs. Obama, who previously worked as a community-organizer in Chicago, worked to construct a three bedroom home for a single mother whose Texas residence was damaged by Hurricane Dolly.
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Tell me this did the Former First Lady L. Bush go out and do anything like this.. I THINK NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work Michelle. Thank you.
Cue the obligatory "just a photo op," "did she buy a new dress for this," and "oh, so NOW she's proud" comments. Way to go Mrs. Obama. Keep setting the example!
I wonder what the BITTER, Haters will have to say about this wonderful story?
Michelle Obama is an amazing First Lady-a wonderful role model for all!
GREAT EXAMPLE!!! FIRST LADY
YOU MAKE US PROUD
Leading by example....that is amazing
To Our Beautiful First Lady,
God bless you and keep you, may his hand continue to rest upon you.
In Jesus name, Amen!
@Brian..when was the last time you did something nice for someone let's say like busilding a house?
I commend Michele for taking on an active role in our country and the issues facing our country. She's proving that she's not just a "pretty face", but a woman with elegance, grace and intelligence to boot!
I love the fact that our First Lady is well-rounded, beautiful and very business savvy!! She's putting the White House back on the map for all the world to see.
I just LOVE her!
There is a lot to be said about not being born with a "silver spoon" in your mouth, you're not separated from your true values regardless of your position in life. Michelle Obama is a great First Lady.
Wonderful. Just wonderful.
Give it up for the First Lady!!!! Clap....Clap.....Clap....she makes me proud that she's our First Lady.
@IMHO:
I've never built a house but I do tutor deaf children on the weekends. I think Michelle Obama is incredible, so I don't know why you chose to respond to my post. I was just pre-empting all the nasty things that people say about her on this blog each and every time she does anything, no matter how noble and honorable it is.
Refreshing to have a 1st Lady that gets out to meet the people!
I don't recall what Stepford Wife Laura did....
She is a role model in every way. God bless her and her family! As soon as school is out you will see the children being prepped to do the same. Mark my words!
A class act–she makes us proud.
The First Lady don't just go out shopping for photo ops, did you read where she mainly wears her own wardrobe. Our First Lady wears clothes she already have.
Anyone can see and hear that the First Famiy are friendly and caring people. Look at how they greet people and the hand shakes, oh and the hugs and touches. This is a wonderful family and they make American proud and other countries will again respect us.
She's a magnificant first lady! A dynamic, intelligent, compassionate woman. I'm sure the republicans will say something nasty...they always do! Of course, they don't do anything for anybody, they just slam decent, empathic, intelligent people. I'm so glad she's our first lady.
She is SO awesome! What a great First Lady! I LOVE this woman! If I had daughters, I would DEFINATELY have her poster hanging on the wall. This woman is what EVERY little girl should aspire to be.
What a great lady. She is such a role model. She makes all those others, Palin, Coulter, McCain, and now Ingraham, look like trash.
Well actually, they do that themselves. They don't need Mrs. Obama's help.
What a great program to showcase. As a former YouthBuild program director, I can speak first-hand how the program positively impacts a community and transforms many participants – benefit that pay off life-long. There is yet another terrific benefit, these homes allows low-income families to get into home ownership at an affordable level.
I often drive by some of the homes our YouthBuilder's constructed and notice that those YouthBuild built houses are often the best maintained homes on the block!
Thank you Ms. First Lady for highlighting one successful program.
I like it – of course I like that Jimmy Carter builds houses too – anytime anyone that may seem to be above the people of this country gets out and rubs elbows with the working people – good for them.
First Lady Michelle, you go girl!!! Ignore the haters, keep being you.
I like a hands-on approach like this. She is setting a good example, and reminding people that just because kids are disadvantaged doesn't mean we should count them out!
Kudos, Mrs. Obama!
SHE IS AWESOME!!!!
Michelle Obama you are a great first lady .....I am so happy we have a first lady and a president that cares about our country and the youths
WE LOVE YOU FIRST LADY
Good cause. But, is she proud of her country yet?
The reason why I voted for Obama.... they're just like me.... born without a silver spoon in their mouth. Great action, I continue to dress simple, and I can related to her and her husband.
Rock On, Michelle! Keep up the good work.
Thank you Mrs. Obama. Please keep up the good work. You are everything a First lady should be.
What a great Lady!!
very cool!
Robin, Ask your question to the military families of America.
Michelle Obama is proud of her country and cares for it greatly to be reinventing the role of first lady to be a service oriented hands on position.
Robin,
I love the United States of America. I wasn't proud of what our country became over the previous 8 years. There is a difference in shame and dislike. Please learn the difference.
I LOVEEEEEEEEE HER SO MUCHHHHHHH OH I THINK I LOVE HER MORE THAN BARACK
Let the liberal drooling begin! Ooooh, aaaaah.
Photo op, photo op, photo op, photo op...etc. Can't get enough of the camera, well at least not as much as Oblah-blah gets from his teleprompter.
Thank you for changing the role of First Lady! You are now THE FIRST LADY for all America. Not just the ultra rich!!! The White House is now THE POEPLES HOUSE!!! I do believe this is what our founding fathers truely wanted!!! Thank you President and Mrs. Obama!!!
Oh, and thank you Sasha and Malia! And the new first dog that is coming in April!!! How wonderful to be proud of our first family again!!
Michelle is my kind of First Lady not scared to go out and work within the community. Never heard of any other First Lady doing this other than maybe Mrs. Carter. Michelle you go girl!
YOU ROCK GIRL
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS
WE LOVE YA
GRAND CAYMAN
Out of all of this only one negative so far. I, myself, am very impressed with our First Lady. Lead by example not the "Do as I ssay, not as I do."
Who would have thought?
Peace :-0)
Give me a BREAK! Just another photo op folks. We saw and heard the REAL Michelle in the run up to the election. Everything post November is spin and staging! Can't unring a bell once it's rung....sorry!
bj, Texas: you are funny. What does liberal mean? Being oppossed to fake wars? Inteested in science? Re-introducing depression era financial regulations to fend off the greedy lying agents in the free market? what exactly?
How refreshing to see our First Lady acting like a normal person. She is so vibrant and so down to earth. I am so proud to have her as the First Lady of this country. I hope she stays this way and that she keeps us the good work.
Robin March 17th, 2009 5:30 pm ET
Good cause. But, is she proud of her country yet?
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You know Robin .. if by NOW you have not figure out that yes she is indeed proud of her country .... then 'my friend' you will be waiting a long time for that answer.
All for show!!! Sell the home you received from Rescko and donate the money – that would be BIG!!!
Please don't Hate! The "bushes" had 8 years to reach out to the community, instead, they chose to focus on wars. One of which shouldn't have happened.
Oh, WOW! I am so surprised she didn't bare those big arms of hers. Who cares about this? This is NOT news.
I love our First Lady. She's a great example!
To the haters,
Where have you volunteered in your community lately?
Is she proud of this country now?
Thank you for this lady as our first lady!
bj, Texas March 17th, 2009 5:46 pm ET
Let the liberal drooling begin! Ooooh, aaaaah.
Photo op, photo op, photo op, photo op…etc. Can't get enough of the camera, well at least not as much as Oblah-blah gets from his teleprompter.
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bj ............................... hhmmm are you a beginner at this? of course EVERY person in PUBLIC will use and need the photo op ... duh!
Fantastic! enough said. Leave the negative comments at home. I for one have had enough of the depressing news I hear and read everyday so this is definitely an uplifting story. Thank you.
Michelle – Thanks for walking the walk & not just talking the talk.
WE LOVE YOU !!!
i'll try one more time ....Drama Queen.
I respect this First Lady for doing more than lip service to her ideals for this country.... no "just say no" slogans with NO action behind them. No sitting at home like the old fashioned Southern Bells supporting the husband by keeping their mouths shut! Michelle Obama is out there for what she believes in.... and she is doing more than just LIP SERVICE!
Our President and First Lady are so misunderstood by so many on the Right.... no doubt it would not matter what they did, they would be criticized! Example....Vets are opposed to Insurance companies having to foot the bill for their insurees! The Vets surely do NOT understand what the President is trying to do. I surely wish they would turn off Rush Limbaugh and listen to their President!
We are blessed and grateful for a wonderful First Lady! She's REAL and accessible and a great example and role model.
Barack Obama you are a lucky man!
Good job. I'm liking this Democrat thing.
I was raised in the South and saw the blacks oppressed and mistreated. I am glad I didn't immerge with predjuces and glad, too, that we are honored to have the Obamas leading our country.
She is the best. We Americans should be proud and thankful for a wonderful First Lady. This woman walks the walk and talks the talk. Thank you, Michelle.
Why, why, why....does the right have to be the party of hate comments?????????
Why can they not just see that sometimes doing the right thing and the something nice thing, is really just that?
Maybe it is just simply about the right thing and the something nice thing.
I was born and bred a republican...however, along the way I finally learned the mistake and changed direction. To me the big difference with the parties now is this simply issue.
The republicans are the party of rude, negative comments filled with hate and have no social thought for the greater good, PERIOD!
The democrates are the party of inclusion, do the right thing and support to their neighbor, no matter what.
NEVER, EVER will I stand with the republicans again!
"Robin" – You and the other obama haters just can't seem to let the past go. Is this because your parents are still calling you on the phone and scolding you for what you did when you were a teenager? Ok, I understand now.
@BJ, YOU ARE A BJ. GET OVER IT PEOPLE, SHE IS THE FIRST LADY AND YOU JUST CAN'T STAND IT. IF PHOTO OPS TO REMIND YOU THAT SHE AND PRESIDENT OBAMA ARE IT THEN CONTINUE TO SHOVE IT IN THEIR FACES! GOOD FOR THEM.
LAURA BUSH I DON'T THINK GOT HER HANDS DIRTY, TOO PRIM AND PROPER SOME COULD SAY, OR A BIG FAT FAKE, I'LL ACCEPT THE LATER.
I am glad to read this article...my concern has been 'how' will those of lower income ever afford to become enviromentally friendly in updating their homes...or even for low income renters....so I see there are programs out there already in action..and that is good.
Good work, again, First Lady!
What did Laura and Barbara Bush do? I only remember them reading to elementary school kids. That's good, but that's all they did. It sure was safe and they didn't have to mess up their hair.
All you haters out there why don't you volunteer and see how good it makes you feel. Maybe you will change your tune.
God Bless you, Michelle! Ignore all of the ugly comments on this line, they have no life as you do! We are proud of you and glad that you represent America!
Michelle Obama is a good person. She cares about people, does what she says she will and is an example to us all. I find it sad that there's a bunch of angry conservatives who still can't see past their hate to First Lady we are lucky to have, and who have actually taken time out of their day to post negative comments here. Good use of time, people.
J SU-TIGER99- Former First Lady L. Bush spent countless hours visiting schools to encourage and detail the value of education for our children. She also championed womens rights in foreign countries where women are not allowed to vote. The difference between Laura Bush and Michelle Obama is that Laura Bush did not arrange a photo op every time she did charitable work.
That's all nice but I presume it's just trying to make up for the bad pr or lack of pr the Obama's got when they kicked the poor students out of the school that their daughters went to. They want to help the poor, as long as it doesn't effect their kids. I also love the fact that liberals will shake hands with terrorists but they have nothing good to say ever about conservatives. I also find it hilarious that they made fun of Bush for eight years then they have the audacity to tell us not to criticize Obama. The difference between libs and conservatives, conservatives are independant and free, liberals expect the government to do everything for them.
What a lady?
I love Michelle. I think we have the right family with no drama i the white house!
WE couldn't be more fortunate THIS TIME! I'm wearing green today but still need pinched in realizing that America actually voted for REAL people to lead our Nation! WAY TO GO and THANK YOU AGAIN, AMERICA!
DMB: Did you ever hear of Hillary Clinton? That DMB must stand for ?
I am waiting for people to eat their words and their negative traits. Oh well...they don't have a good bone in their body anyway.
No matter how this first couple reach out; they are look on as Aliens. Those knowing better appreciate them as well as I do.
i think not.
he's been one of the thieves who have enriched themselves
through warprofiteering and plain simple fraud.
they are all in the key positions of the Obama administration.
:Liberal, when used by the GOP, is a supposed to be a nasty term – like "elite" in republicanspeak means "your guy is smarter than mine."
Easier to use labels than think: easier to use Faux Noise talking points than to research your own.
If it were not for those with a liberal outlook, we'd all be back in the 1800's: only rich white male landowners could vote: 12 hour days and 6 days a week was the normal workweek for pennies and day – and that included children. If that's the world you wished you lived in, you have a conservative turn of mind.
The Bush family did these things without the photos. Its called class, something the Obamas have none of.
Michelle Obama is one of the Best first ladies ever. Love her and her perfect American family.
Pathetic haters just can't see the good in anything positive. That goes for all who left negative comments about Michelle Obama on this blog. Regardless of your view point, if you see something good, praise it rather than condemn it just because you're still sore from the whooping Obama gave McCain during the election. This woman is a great role model for women world wide and honor needs to be given to whom honor is due. Hate it or love it, she's a wonderful first lady and the most important thing is most Americans can see it, so the few ones who do nothing but criticize....well, sadly, you guys don't count. May God continue to bless the Obama family for their continued good and hard work towards the betterment of this country!!
What a wonderful first lady.
coool....but......where is the First doggie ???????????????
@bj, Texas. Of course its a photo op, Einstein. That is part of her job as first lady... she is spreading goodwill by having photo ops and other public meetings with people and organizations that deserve recognition. She is promoting the cause of community service by joining in on the project and then having her photo taken doing so. I don't think she's expected to become a licensed carpenter or to get a full time job teaching kids to build houses... do you?
I love what you did Michelle- now can you remind your husband that millions of American's are loosing their homes because they're loosing their jobs... help!!!!
Here we go again. I see the kool-aid crowd is gushing over the Obama's again, this time it's dear Michelle.
People, come on, this is just PR ! Nothing more. It is meaningless.
This is a joke. Obama show is on... I am sure this is the first time...
I can be like Michelle. Thank you for the example. My boyfriend admire you and your husband and I hope he follows your model....
CHEERS FOR MICHELLE OBAMA. SHE MAKES ME PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. SHE IS HELPING TO EMPOWER EACH AND EVERYONE OF US AND GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY.
TO THINK THAT IN MY LIFETIME I GET TO EXPERIENCE A WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE WHO IS ENCOURAGING EACH AND EVERYONE OF US TO BE OF SERVICE.
To all of you bitter, sour grapes,
I hope that you can't sleep at night worrying about socialists knocking on your door, your taxes being at 60%, and an invasion of immigrants that have your particular job skills. As you clutch your Dick Cheney doll, keep repeating the mantra, "Tax breaks are the cure for everything". Continue to oppose everything because victory is always better than the well-being of your fellow Americans. Worship at the hidden altar in your closet, the one with the big picture of Rush.
Can you Imagine Palin with all the drama they have right now being in the white house.
Palins are not to be trusted in the white house too!
I am so sick of the negative hype I guess all of you who have nothing good to day but take cheap shots have a lot to say at your weekly meetings. You know the one were you wear a white sheet over your head because you are cowards and burn a cross. OOPS did I say that! Yes I did and by the way I am a republican and it is people like you and your comments that lost us the election. Crawl back under the rock which you came. Keep it up, we will be seeing blue for 2012! Haven't you learned anything from this election? She is doing the job of a First Lady! Each was wonderful in their own way and nothing should be said about them.
Thank you Michelle. YOu set such a wonderful example of reaching out to others in need. It's refreshing to read this article, and then see so many positive responses. It's so disheartening when all people focus on is negativity. Kudos to you Michelle. You are a role model for sure.
Michelle is a woman after my own heart – she CARES!!!!! Enough said! Good for her and for this country that we are supposed to love. From a former elementary school teacher and promoter of KINDNESS
Great job, Michelle.. You are the Woman!!!!
I don't understand why people are slamming the Republicans/conservatives. I have read a zillion comments about how Michelle Obama is the next best thing since slice bread. I haven't seen that many comments that are negative. I don't understand why people have to say that there are a lot of negative comments or slamming the First Lady. Some people are so strange!!
Could someone PLEASE tell me how you "help" build someone a
home in Washington when the person lives in texas. I live on the gulf coast right where hurricane Ike came ashore 6 months ago. How long ago was this hurricane Dolly? Answer........years ago if ever.................... Maybe these homes need to be for the people here who are still in tents and campers and cars...We had NO katrina-like
bailout...........
Dems, get over yourselves. Laura Bush was an elementery school teacher. I know you are living on hate for Bush but hopefully that will fade soon as you realize how left and how fast Obama is wanting to take this country.
As for Michelle, that is a nice thing to do, its what first ladies are supposed to do. Help with PR and dont become an issue or liability.
Nice story, I dont think those attacking are spending the effort on the right fight, but also think the attacks on Laura Bush are appaling.
Bill
What a Woman!
"The republicans are the party of rude, negative comments filled with hate and have no social thought for the greater good, PERIOD!
The democrates are the party of inclusion, do the right thing and support to their neighbor, no matter what."
Funny how a red and blue map shows the exact opposite of what you are saying here isn't it?
The most hateful, rude, selfish, angry people in America live in blue counties while the kind, respectful, honest, caring, loving people all live in red counties. Go check out New York, DC, Boston and LA. All lib areas filled with rude, hateful people. The south and midwest republican areas have the nicest people in the world. Guess that is why republicans give far more of their dollar for dollar wealth to charity than libs. Libs talk it (lies), republicans live it (reality).
Michelle Obama is a very nice First Lady. She is her own person. Who cares what the Bushes did, their history! This is a new chapter in history.
Keep up your work Michelle, you and Barrack make a very nice couple and the girls. I truly feel we have a President that has our interest at heart.
Tate – TheBush family never did anything like this. When Katrina was occuring, they were partying. Even in the aftermath of Katrina, they did nothing to help the people of NO out.
B ROCK? Are you truly this naive. IT IS ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS
SPIN. What a crock for the cameras. WAKE UP!
Let's try to be honest here.
Who really think that many people shouldn't have had a reason *not* to be able to feel proud of their country until few months ago ? Even if you are going to represent a country, you cannot be proud if it is going strongly against international and personal values for eight straight years.
With unfortunately more than 50% of citizens supporting those choices at that time. This percentage strongly changed only when the country started to have clear strong financial difficulties. Instead than criticizing Michelle Obama for saying that she could finally feel proud, it would be better to think why and how US lost so much support in the world. More than it could gain in the previous 50 years.
Why there hasn't been enough discussion about then.
This is said with still a lot of consideration and appreciation for american people. We all have greatness and limits.
Any time any one does something for other people it is nice. But as people said this is just a photo op and bush did a lot of those. What I want to know is why President Carter is not all over the web, the TV and cable. His Habitat for Humanity is wonderful. But he never gets credit. President Clinton's program for the poor is also wonderful.
Those all the things that should be all over the MSM. Of course as I said Michelle could do a lot of things to help other people.
She never ceases to amaze me. Why don't she just wear jeans? She makes everything good around her look silly and awkward. What is there to be proud of? I thought this woman could not stand working in diverse groups during her externship.
Lets's get behind our First Lady and everyone who is trying their best to "make things right" in this bruised and bleeding country. This is OUR COUNTRY and lets just speak kindly and help each other as much as we can. Stop the critical comments and start doing something with your negative energy. We have the greatest country in the world and it is great because we care for each other and volunteer where our talents take us.
All of you that do not appreciate our new First Family should be ashamed of yourselves. We couldn't ask for better representation of our country. God Bless the Obama Family.
I forgot send her to my hometown and build a house for me. I need one.
everything they do is political. Everything!
To Tate.
Where were you during the last 8 yrs? There were hundreds of photo ops of the Bushes. That's what the job entails. Stop being so partisan.
As a Obama supporter I would like to say when Bush was President even thought I didn't care for him, I always respected Mrs. Bush she seemed like a really nice lady and sometimes I would wonder how could such a nice lady be married to that crazy man. If you don't agree with our Presidents policies you have tha right, but don't take it out on his wife, she seems like a wonderful woman, she is just doing what all other former first lady's have done before her. Keep up the good work Michelle.
All the gush over Michelle Obama, the comments that say "We love you" make me sick. Speak for yourself and leave out the "we", I certainly do not love her. So far I don't see much to like let alone love.
Why is this news in the first place??
Thank you First Lady – Mrs. Obama. You are going where no first lady has been before. Although "the ignorant" will try to bring you down to their pathetic level regarding your proud statement-you are truly magnificent! I too am PROUD-REALLY PROUD of you and I hope a lot of young people try as hard as you have to make something out of themselves. You are truly an inspiration.
Go Michelle!
Used to be a Republican....but the comments on here from idiots make me embarrassed.......jerks.......
This is for those of you who keep harping on her being "proud of her country" yet. Give it up. What she said was "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER ADULT LIFE.....", and I can't blame her for having said that. Those who are a bit smarter know exactly what she meant. Stop taking things out of context.
It doesn't matter what this family does or doesn't do, some of you will never give them credit for anything. You just love being nasty. They just can't win, no matter what.
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"Why, why, why….does the right have to be the party of hate comments??"
Pam - Come on. Just read a few of these comments. There are just as many comments degrading Laura Bush, Palin, and conservatives in general. Both sides—liberal and conservative—are simply full of hypocrites . . .
But let's get to what's most important - were Michelle's arms still toned, and was her "construction" fashion still impeccable?
Ines,
Military family, born and raised.
We are very proud of our Country. Every single one of us. We know what it is to be part of "something bigger".
We do our duty, love our military, our Country, are proud of it, and not ashamed to say so!
GO AHEAD MY LADY for you are a true 1st lady and I really admire you for you efforts for the american people-keep up the good work for you are well loved by the american people GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!
Another DISTRACTION FROM THE ECONOMY, SHE WANTS TO TAKE THE EYES OFF THE OBAMA AIG MESS.
OBAMA MISMANAGEMENT STRIKES AGAIN
Let's see: half the world wants to kill us (thanks Mrs. Bush, Cheney and the Congress over the last 35 years), The business elite could care less that the average American is fighting just to have a roof over their heads, and any kind of affordable healthcare - and we are ugly enouigh to comment on the First Lady of the United States (yes - her name is Mrs. Michelle Robinson Obama)'s arms? How sad how ugly, how such a waste of time and effort. Come on people, stop it and grow up. It is way past time that we stop and pitch in so this will truly be the UNITED States of America. We do not have to worry about the Chinese, Russians, the Taliban, et al, Ms. Coulter, Mr. Cheney and their ilk tearing us apart - we're doing it ourselves!!!!!!
@DE, LAURA SHOULD HAVE READ AND EDUCATED HER HUSBAND!
@ Robin,
Mrs. Obama did not say she was never proud of her Country. She simply said she was "really" proud at that time because people voted for her husband based on his merits, not his color.
There are many things we as Blacks living in America are not proud of; there are also many things we as Blacks living in America are proud of, and there are many things we as Blacks living in America are REALLY proud of.
Stop commenting on an issue you will NEVER understand if you are not living Black in America.
And to answer your question, the Country is proud of Mrs. Obama.
Go find a clue.
Robin I would say to you and all the others here that ask Is she proud of her country yet...well right now I think that is Michelle and people like her that continue to make us proud of this country regardless what you may think considering the lack of pride that the last administration and goverment took in keeping this country one that americans can be proud of. What we are not proud of is how they ,allowed wall street to rob us blind,lose thousands in a war that should have never been,families now homless,jobless,rich getting richer and poor getting poorer,Exxon netted 45 million in one year from selling oil to China and not here in the states,Bin Liden got away killing over 3000 innocent americans and all your worried about is she proud of her country yet.If any of you went to a foriegn country and say how proud you are of your country today with the shape it is now they would probably laugh in your face
Good job Michelle. Continue being an example to the nation and the whole world.
Hats off to Mrs. O. Very classy first lady. Part of a rich tradition of first ladies from both parties. I am not here to complain about either Mrs. Bush. Now as far as their husbands are concerned........
strong
People, come on, this is just PR ! Nothing more. It is meaningless.
Anyone with the IQ of a STUMP knows this is about Public Relations.
You might as well be telling us the exciting new info about water being wet.
The point is that we LIKE this kind of publicity because it draws attention to worthy causes. So it's NOT meaningless, because you got to find out about YouthBuild. Unless, of course, you were fixating on Michelle Obama's arms/patriotism/butt/husband/dress,etc.
Michelle Obama is quite a lady. So what if it's a photo op? She's our First Lady and of course there will be photo ops. The difference here is that she is truly a lady of substance. Anyone who tries to say different is really just sour grapes. Go Michelle! I think you're terrific.
Pam you are right on. I never bad-mouthed Laura Bush even though I disagreed strongly with her husband.
Finally, some happy news. Thank you Mrs. Obama for making the people you meet feel 'valued.'
Mrs. Obama is doing quite a job as a first lady and truly seems to enjoy herself. Whether or not it is a photo op is beside the question as long as she is promoting the ideals that R's seem to like to promote but not to actually do themselves, like self reliance, responsibility, etc.
And for those that are still trying to put this down, what exactly did Laura Bush choose to do in her entire 8 years as first lady? We very seldom saw her with the exception of getting on a plane or a helicopter.
The First Lady was in NC last week and I am so so sorry I was not able to go see her. Maybe one day I will get the chance to meet Mrs. Obama. Bless her and her family.
I am grateful every day that Barrack and Michelle are our first family. They are a wonderful family with good values and will set an example for America. What a great day it is.
good for her... what a lady she is..
I miss the arms...
Just PR eh naysayers? So what do you call the Former President's antics in taking 42% of his first 8 mths off on vacation? Where was his wife? Poor Rebublicans!
It is amazing to me that anyone would be jealous of Michelle Obama bringing attention to a worthy cause. This is what people with influence do. They pick a choose different events that they are interested in helping to get attention. These organizations will usually get some other well to do folks to make a charitable contribution or get involved with their worthy causes. This is what first ladies have done from the begining in this country. A First Lady can galvanize a nation and focus them on good works.
I think that it is so silly to try and compare what Laura Bush did versus what Michelle Obama would like to do. Hopefully, whatever Laura Bush contributed as First Lady will be enduring.
What the hell is wrong with inspiring a nation of children to love books? This is what Laura Bush tried to lend her name and efforts toward.
What the hell is wrong with inspiring a nation to serve their communities and respect the sacrafice of its military and families? This is what Michelle Obama is lending her name and efforts toward.
WOW! We are broken and can't be fixed.
DOOMED!
I like what Mrs. Obama has done so far in presenting herself to our country and the world. She seems to handle herself with dignity and respect, something that many people do not comprehend anymore. At the same time, she doesn't seem to be unreachable, another good quality.
What a wonderful First Lady! She is not afraid to get out there with the REAL people and see how we all live. Good job!
God Bless the Obama family!
She may go down as the Greatest First Lady ever. Michelle Obama can be the First Female POTUS ever or the First African-American POTUS ever. These possiblities are what make her Michelle. She is the complete package.
Thank you, Mrs. Obama you have made my grandson's day.Out side of me helping him get in that progam, that open doors for him and also others to see they can be any body if they want to change.
THANK YOU
GOD BLESS YOU
to Tate~the bushes did NOTHING like this without photos LOSER! She was too busy having tea and cakes. Also, this woman spent YEARS making no money doing community service and working for non profits. Your an idiot! FYI~its to set an example for others to follow, you know something you repukes do not do. You just whine and do nothing for anyone but yourself. Read her BIO you can see how accomplished this woman is, shes the real deal, and someone Americans and the world can be, and very much are, proud of!
Wow, no nasty comment from Kevin in Ohio? I hope that he is alright – maybe his wife is washing his mouth out with soap right now.
Great job Michelle!
this PHOTO OP as you morons on the right keep calling it, is to bring attention to the project she is promoting, and THATS why she is there. Shes not rolling up to private schools reading to kids like bush did, shes actually promoting things she supported WAY before she was the GREATEST FIRST LADY EVER!!!!!!! WOW, it must suck to hate Americans so much...poor losers on the right..
this PHOTO OP as you morons on the right keep calling it, is to bring attention to the project she is promoting, and THATS why she is there. Shes not rolling up to private schools reading to kids like bush did, shes actually promoting things she supported WAY before she was the GREATEST FIRST LADY EVER!!!!!!! WOW, it must suck to hate Americans so much...poor losers on the right..
Great story, great Lady.
Another reason to love our first lady and her family. Wow, she is some woman. At my age, she is a kid..and I love her for who she is and what she does and how she acts and I don't give a rat's patooty what style she is wearing today. Go First Lady Obama.
The White House is coming to life!
Michelle Obama mentioned that some things were broken in the White House by guests. I'd like to know what was broken? They aren't even in the White House 2 months and already the place gets trashed.
He respects the White House by honoring the constitution, something the chucklehead who lived there for the last 8 years never bothered doing. Seriously man, it's colored with non-toxic dye, give it a rest and stop looking for any and every reason to trash the Obama's. Just go suck on Glen Beck's teets or something
What fun, and joy, to have a spirited and fun-loving, as well as intelligent First Lady!
She went to... BUILD A HOUSE! She's supposed to match too??? Give me a break! What do you people wear to take out the garbage diamonds and pearls? Oh please.
I LUV LUV LUV THIS WOMAN! She is sooooo real and confident. I had a HORRIBLE day and to come home and read about her makes me smile and laugh at you all.. You Go Ms. Capricorn! You do you and let them do them! Yeah!
I love this woman!
Even knowing that the media and all of us will pick apart whatever she wears, she wears it anyway! I love it! Who cares if it matches? Who cares what color the boots are? She wears what she wears and does so with pride and grace.
Now I am really getting ill!
I adore Michelle Obama and I generally think she looks lovely in most of the outfits she wears....
I'm proud of our First Lady.
I have no negative comments to say about Mrs. Bush. I know she is a decent lady. I will say that this is a very stressful time for all Americans with all the issues we are facing. Having these daily examples of kindness gives us all a chance to take a break from the challenging and sometimes disheartening situation we are trying to fix. Bravo to Mrs. Obama. Keep it up, America needs it.
Republicans...get over it! Here's to eight years, no blarney!
Mrs. Obama is a wonderful role model for all young women today.
I know she is an inspiriation to many girls from all backgrounds, and I greatly admire her. My comments are not because I am "sheeple, kool-aid drinker" or any other stupid insult, so don't bother.
WOW! great. i really am proud of Michelle. She is so real. and for all of you that hate, please go away...
Hope she didn't get those blue jeans and t-shirt too dirty working today! Oh wait....she's wearing a nice sweater and slacks – whew...glad she's doing work in business attire!!!
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