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WE ALL KNOW WHO IS SMARTER. . ELM-O

Do we really need to know every single thing the the First Lady does. Geez, I am a supporter of President and Michelle Obama but this is starting to get nerve racking.

I can't believe the hatefulness here... I think Michelle Obama is a terrific first lady. I thought Laura Bush was a good first lady too, though I thought her husband was an abysmally bad president. Honestly, why are you people so angry and bitter? I hated George Bush's actions and policies, but I never had a problem with his wife or his children. I feel bad for those of you who are so consumed with hatred that the only thing you can do is get it out with nasty, vitriolic anonymous comments.

She is simply the best! Awesome Michelle, just awesome

I guess the Republicans would rather have Rush Limbaugh go on Sesame Street and tell kids how to eat everything in their refrigerator and pop pills all day. I

Just a quick question...

Are all the bitter people here angry at Michelle,

Or are they angry at THEMSELVES because they know they model terrible health habits for thier children?

I can understand getting offended if you idea of exercising with your kids constitutes strategically balancing a bag of Funions on your chest as you park yourself in front of the boob tube to watch a bunch of pituitary cases run up and down a court, then yell at the kid to get you a beer.

The childishness of the posts here ragging on Michelle are fairly telling of the psychology of the people doing it.

Is this the lady who said she wasn't proud of America, you all must have broomed that under the rug..........

Wow.....looks like some jealous people here were not allowed to watch Elmo as a child!

ANY first lady who works for children is to be commended...from BOTH parties.......can't we all have ONE little thing we all agree on?? Why do the GOP hate-mongers even bash THIS? I did not like Bush, but I commend his wife for the work she did with children...and I resist the urge to end this with a jab.

The Obama's are some role models. Barack pals around with terrorists and Michelle wears $540 sneakers at a food bank.

1/20/2013.... cant come soon enough

Sesame Street is better than GOP Street because it's realer.

I am so excited to have a great First lady that is as classy as this one She is such a great role model for all mothers. I am so glad that she is addressing the obesity issue. The reason so many of our children are obese is because of the eating habits of their parents or care givers. I am a teacher and I see children that are diabetic and have high blood pressure problems. It is a disgrace what our nation has become when it comes to health issues. Thank you Mrs. Obama!!!!!

Poor, poor Republicans. It's going to be at least 16 long years before you fools get another chance at the White House. I doubt that your party will last that long. You're out of gas and there is heavy smoke coming out of the tail pipe. I laugh at your demise and that you think that you can shove your religious poison down America's throat? The last laugh is on you. Hehehahahoho!!!

I heard that elmo votes republican.

she is a great first lady and it shows she really cares for people wow what a breath of fresh air

I am not inclined accept any lecturing from the Liberals on any negative posts towards the current President, his administration, or his wife. You have all raisee the bar so high over during the previous administration with the most vile, demeaning, and hateful attacks on all Republicans (of which I was one of the roughly 60 million who voted for McCain) that I have no choice other than to respond in kind over the hopefully no more than four years that Obama is in office.

We all really need to be careful ever saying to people "if you don't like it leave the country" . People said that to me when I criticized Bush 's POLICIES and I replied, I'd rather stay and try to change the country! Well it has changed now and the people who don't like Obama's policies are entitled to criticize as well.

However I agree with others – what's to complain about here? Did she lie about WMD, start a war, torture someone? C'mon people, at least choose something important – tax policy or whatever.

Mrs Obama your husband should add Elmo to his administration. He could not be as stupid or reckless as what you have in the oval office right now taking this country to the toilet

The previous First Lady hung out with Bozo.

You can't help but to admire First Lady Michelle Obama who is a highly educated scholar and she steps right in line at every level. She's got to love what she does and I love her for all that she does.

you bitter bitter republicans. First you whine about socialism, then you complain about the obamas being capitalistic when the first lady buys a nice pair of shoes. Then, you claim the president is a fascist tyrannical dictator ... who's apologetic and an appeaser? You guys are so mired in blind hate and bitter at losing you can't even see the blatant stupidity of what you're complaining about. I'm sure the 21% of you that admit to being a republican will all have a blast tonight when hannity and limbaugh spends the evening excoriating the first lady for being on sesame street.

Laura Bush was an advocate of Literacy because her husband was an Idiot, fool and Illiterate.

Michelle Obama is an advocate of Health eating, because we all know Barack likes to eat junk food once in a while.

Thats sums it up.

"Well, we know she likes puppets."

Indeed. Some of Michelle Obama's best friends are Re-puppet-cans

Howard wrote: Barbara and Laura Bush were advocates for literacy in a nation where 99% of all adults and children can read. Big whoop!

Seriously? 99%? I don't know where you get your stats from. Do a google search on "literacy rate in the United States" and report back to us what you have learned.

Sorry, I'm a "liberal" but also a big Laura Bush fan. Laura is cool. Too bad she married a weasel. Have a nice day!

Didn't Laura Bush kill her boyfriend back in high school? And you think she's a good role model?

I think it was a very nice thing the First Lady did there.

I don't see how some people can be so mean spirited about the First Lady making an appearance on Sesame St. To think that I breathe the same air with people who would be so cruel is unnerving at best!! You just had to drag all your hatefulness into Sesame St., wow, ya'll are really desperate for something to complain about?

Michelle is GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!

She is a real class act. Michelle for President 2012!

the reason it seems like the president is doing alot of crazy spending is because of the transparencey that he promised..during the bush years alot of spending was not made public..and when it was made public it wasnt always true numbers..the people who hate obama and are constantly looking for something to critisize him for know this..the economy is sarting to recover..thing are slowley coming around the houseing market is starting to move..the nay sayers ae about to look real silly..i cant wait..we have a wonderful president and first ladie..god bless america...some americans are so resistant to any kind of change the mention of the word frightens them.a black man in the white house.a black first ladie..its more then the bigots can handle...

HOOray for our first lady. She has class and two beautiful daughters and a loving husband, who is not afraid to show it. She should inspire all people in our country . She has done more than Laura, (whats her name) oh yea Bush did in 8 years. She should go around the country talking and inspiring all of us. Our country is very lucky to have her as first lady and her husband as president. May god look over her and her family.

She's pleasant to look at and listen too. Malia & Sasha are blessed to have a wonderful mother. I know because I have a wonderful mother too. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.

Cute. A good message. And best of all, apolitical – in spite of several posts.

Anyone who gets mad at this or is leaving negative comments is just LOOKING for something to be upset about and to leave negative comments. There's NOTHING negative you can possibly say about this story unless you're just a complete hater.

Great job, Mrs. Obama ... we could all stand to incorporate healthier habits into our daily lives!

Like TALKING A WALK instead of posting on CNN as free (anger management) therapy! Geez!

She did a great job- awesome message- way to go!

"Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office" – I'd bet money that the frothy Republicans will scream that she was grandstanding and can't stay out of the public eye. Michael Savage will recommend assassination and Rush will say he eats a dozen muppets for breakfast each morning.

"we have no idea who she is or what her ultimate goal is" Let me explain: she is from the 9th Dimension and she'll drink your blood unless you wear your tinfoil hat all night. Clear enough, Skippy? Remember, Laura Bush killed her friend back in high school, and like Ted Kennedy, didn't get a DUI. I like the non-murderous First Lady better.

Give me a break! Doesn't this woman have a job or something to keep her busy? It's all about me me me.............

I am so thrilled to have a positive, upbeat and realistic family in the whitehouse.

makes me smile to know we are finally in good hands.

Elmo is a lucky fellow.

Maybe she could explain her husbands ideology in terms that even libs could understand. Get the cookie monster and tell him to line up all of his cookies. Then Mrs. Obama can take them all from him and say that this is what her husband is doing with the wealth of every hard working American!

Love her! Great Mom, Great Role Model. Of course, I think I usually do like the First Ladies better than the Presidents! All Dem or Rep!!

To all of you knocking Michelle: At least she's never killed anyone.

I love it, just love it.

I don't find any fault with this at all. I just don't see why it would be newsworthy and warrant 136 comments while more pertinent articles get 30, 40 and 50 comments. What a wonderful electorate we have!

awwwww very cute!!

Elmo? Gimme a break, nacho.

Everybody knows Cookie Monster is top dog on Sesame Street.

....And he's blue too!

I don't really have a problem with Michelle Obama, especially here.
But since she is talking about being a positive role model and promoting a healthy lifestyle...well...doesn't her husband smoke?

That isn't exactly the healthiest habit to practice....

Man...I love this woman! I also love how they tried to vilify her in the primaries and now the World is in love with her!

For those of you who are making a fuss about prayer, day of prayer and other rituals – yes that's what they are- rituals. Grow up. What is amazing is that you are the same people who turn around after praying and go Rah Rah Rah in support of unnecessary wars and carnage in other countries.

If prayer makes you feel good, fine go ahead and pray, but don't force prayer on others. I bet you hadn't thought of this, but one can be a good human being without having said a single prayer. The statistics are there to prove that at least half the people who call themselves godly have no problem with war. On the other hand, an overwhelming majority of atheists and agnostics are peace-loving and anti-war. Go figure....

to RNC = DNC = politics as usual:

It appears that you can't find anything real to critisize Mrs. Obama on, so you make up something. That is really sad.

Could you see Palin on Sesame Street talking about raising children and seeing Russia??? Admit it...the thought should make you laugh!

Matthew 6: 5-6
Beware of the hypocrite for they are the ones that stand-up in the synagogue and the street corner to pray. It is better to be in a room alone to pray for it is there that God will hear them.
Maybe the Obamas don't have to show off to pray. They can do it privately.

Steve – what would suggest the President should have done? Bush bankrupted the country...I guess it would be better for our children to stand in soup lines wearing burlap and shoeless....YOU MORON.

It is not true that M. Obama has done more already than previous first ladies. It's only that the media is tilted toward liberal promotions and actually hate conservative activities. Also, so many of you writers were mere children when previous first ladies were in DC and you really have no idea what other presidents' wives accomplished, now do you really?

She is an inspiration. How to start and raise a family. A class act all the way.

People please!!! Hatred will never get us any where. Its not that they don't reconize this day as a day of prayer, they realize that everyday is a day of pray. America needs to pray everyday so there is no need for 1 day to be set aside to to say " Look at us, we are praying'. This is sad. The article is about here doing a public service announcement for kids all the other nasty posting are imature and childish.

My God! How could she recklessly promote healthy eating habits for our children! Get the government out of my living room! Unless your denying us the right to have an abortion or seek proper medical care, I want nothing to do with it!

Give me unregulated trans-fats AND give me death!

All the First Ladies have it the best.....no drama!! Michelle Obama is a breath of fresh air due to her youthfulness.....

Barbara and Laura Bush were advocates for literacy in a nation where 99% of all adults and children can read. Big whoop!

Michelle Obama is advocate for healthy eating and exercise in a nation where 25 to 33 percent of the population is obese.

Now which one cause do you really think will have a greater positive impact on America?

It's so refreshing to see a reasonably normal, literate, educated, and caring family in the Whitehouse. I'm sure there are a bunch of Limbaugh echo-heads that just cannot stand the fact that the Obamas are actually a good family, with good family values. While it is somewhat traditional for the First Lady to visit Sesame Street, it is refreshing to see a woman who is actually more intelligent and more focused than the puppets. I am awaiting with anticipation how Limbaugh and his hate troops will twist this into some consipiracy of the thought police. Of course Kantor will come out and say, "How nice" only to retract what he said the next morning after Limbaugh tells him to heel.

I love her!

I have never critcized Laura Bush, no wait I did once, I said how can she live with the idiot W,,,,,,,,I am so proud of our first lady and if President Obama becomes an idiot like W, Michelle's going to tell him

All you haters are hilarious. Seriously. You are hating a muppet and a woman trying to spread a positive message to our kids. Seriously. Take a deep breath, look in the mirror and learn to move forward.

Lotta right-wing fanatics showing, here, why they'll never have one of their own hold national office ever again.

Love that woman. And to all the haters Ha Ha Ha.

Way to go Michelle. Such a positive role model and fabulous First Lady.

Wow, it's really amazing how petty conservatives can be. You would be picking on Michelle either way wouldn't you? She chooses to do something many first ladies do which is focus on child care issues and you hate her. Would you like it better if she were more like Hillary when Bill was in office? Somehow I think not.

How can anyone make snide comments when all this has to do with advocating for children? That's it. Her message was simple. Get out and exercise with your kids and be a postive example for them. No hidden agendas...nothing. Just a positive message for kids and parents.

If it had been ANYone else but Michelle Obama, the Repubs wouldn't have said a word. Because it's her, out comes the hate.

Seriously...grow up and get over yourselves. No wonder you're losing so many in your "party".

It must be real hard to find something bad to say about this!
However, the Republicans are very clever so watch them spin this in a negative way! Great job Mrs.Obama......my daugther has someone she can look up to in the white house.

Its amazing that many of you can somehow manage to find something negative in even THIS...
Its SAD actually.
Its more a testament to your own sad lives and your inability to see anything beyond your own personal bias in a positive light.
Every first lady does this. Fortunately.. this time around we have a more "realistic" and "in touch" First Lady, whom I believe both privileged and non-privileged children can actually relate to.
For all you hate spewing commenters on here... YOU are the reason why Americans get looked at soo negatively...

Arrggg!!! The nerve of Mrs. Obama! Going on Seasame Street? How dare she promote healthy living...typical liberal agenda.

To Steve – you are such an ass. and to the RNC-DNC like wise. Can you see we the majority of decent people are trying to bring this country back to before the BUSH mess? Get with the program or you will fall. I guess you people whether see this country fail and fall what fools.

I just don't understand the Republician way of thinking.

You must really hate yourselves and each other to see something negitive in this.

You people need to Grow Up !

Obama is our President. If you don't support him and the nation, then move somewhere else !

If I remember correctly, the Sesame Street crew has ALWAYS been proud of their country! Wait 'til they ban Sesame Street for not showing enough diversity!

As always, you are terrific, First Lady! Keep on moving in the direction you're headed....Only good will follow you!!

I truly feel sorry for some of you people out there. You are so eaten up with hate and bitterness. No one ever attacked Laura Bush. I have no clue what you could possibly be referring to.

I am so proud to have a beautiful, articulate, smart First Lady.

God Bless you!

P.S. They did pray this morning.

@ LInda: "Did she wear her $540.00 tennis shoes that she wore when she was feeding the hungry???? What an insult to the poor people that she was feeding? Leading by example means more than just talk–you need to walk the talk."

How nasty can you be???? Are you jealous that she has better shoes than you, or what IS your problem??!!! Mrs. Obama did not come from a wealthy back-ground and she has worked very hard all of her life to achieve what she's achieved, so I think she earned whatever shoes she chooses to wear!

Gag, gag, gag. Why must an Obama always be in the news? We should all be fortunate enough to have Granny living with us in our grand (well, the taxpayer's) house and mutiple "employees" around to drive us, and feed us, and clean for us, and drop off and pickup the kids from school, etc., etc. Not exactly your everyday American family now is it?

I don't have a "love affair" with the First Lady but I'm not looking for reasons to criticize her either. She has a wonderful education, working and taking out loans to obtain. She is a strong advocate for education, especially for young girls who still aren't sure it will open doors for them – It WILL!

She has a healthy lifestyle and a Christian attitude toward community service. Volunteering is not just for show. She did it long before the lights and cameras.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but she takes care of herself. Her fashion sense is simple and stylish.

So, why all the sniping? Laura Bush was lovely and I'm so glad she broke away from the dowdy "Barbara" dresses after the first year. She was far too young to dress so old and look how lovely she was. Also, a powerful advocate for education.

So stop the sniping and do something constructive.

Oh, what a beautiful person Mrs. Obama is and what a wonderful role model she is for all Americans by the outfits she wears, and that she can finally say she is now proud of her country for the first time in her life. We are so blessed to have the blessed Obamas in the White House. May God bless and keep them and care for them as they bless us each and every blessed day now that they are in the blessed White House and have taken charge of every blessed facet of our blessed lives.

With this kind of first lady and her awesome husband in the whihte house, the GOP is dead – forever!

Have fun with Mr. Glutony Rush L. you Republican fools.

She is going to neeed to get a new gig in 4 years when they are defeated and kciked out of the white house... term president 1/20/2013 cant come soon enough...

Liberals elect Hollywood stars

@ Linda May 7th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

Did she wear her $540.00 tennis shoes that she wore when she was feeding the hungry???? What an insult to the poor people that she was feeding? Leading by example means more than just talk–you need to walk the talk.
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Perhaps she did. Do you think that Laura Bush fed the poor on her $485,000 dinner plates? If you can't walk the talk, perhaps you should just shut it!

I agree 100 percent with Michelle about parents being great role
models for their children.

To all you individuals stating that people were mean to Laura Bush – where did you gather that data – if I remember she was rated higher than George and was well liked and respected by more than 80 percent of the people.

Ok come on people !!!! The lady went on Sesame St. She is not talking politics on the show, just how to be healthy. How does anyone who is not screwed up in the head, justify criticizing this? And using it as an opportunity to bash her and the President? This is a public service she is doing, not a DNC convention speech or anything of the sort. No wonder Republicans are losing ground. Criticizing anything and everything is a big turn off for moderates like myself. And the liberals who are gushing all over the First Lady and using it as an opportunity to bash Laura Bush and prior First Ladies, you are also a turn off. If you have a problem with an administration's policies, fine, but dont attack the wives. Unless you really believe the wives were/ are the ones calling the shots in the cabinet meetings. Ridiculous huh? Stop it already guys !!! Michelle did a good thing and is sending a good message to parents. Those who want to hate will hate no matter what she does but I think its sad when political differences are used as an excuse for ingrown hatred.

Wonder if she had on those $540.00 sneakers she had on when she served food at the homeless shelter.

Gosh, I only wish I could afford $540.00 sneakers when I did my volunteer work at animal shelters.

People have really gotten out of hand and the sour grapes are starting to smell. This is a completely non-partisan article and visit.

Well at least she has an agenda.

Yeow!! The ugliness of the Hyper-Republicans is comming through today! "Everyone is picking on us!" Mrs. Bush was always praised from what I read, and I think she was a terrific First Lady. I mean, look what she had to work with! If the Ultra-Fanatical Right-Wing Extremests came out of their cold, dark crawl spaces every once in a while, they would realize that "W" and the rest of his crew, pretty much deserved what they got. He said "Bring it on!", so they did!

She was on a vid with a muppet. No need to get mean towards her.

People are upset that the administration doesnt pray? I think it is a relief to see a little bit of separation of church and state!

Kudos to you Mrs. Obama, working along with you husband to do that wonderful things you have both already done for this country!

This is so funny. No mention of the millions of kids who never got the chance to watch Sesame Street b/c of abortions (which the Obamas support). I think she is a horrible role model for her girls–hopefully they won't grow up thinking abortion is a good "choice".
The hypocrisy in these comments are also pretty funny-you libs put down anything Conservative, but then get all offended when the shoe is on the other foot. Man up!

LMAO This is so funny simply because the First Lady could care less what all you haters have to say about her, LOL!!!!

Everyone should realize there are only a couple of thousand rapid hard core conservatives and liberals that account for all the hatred spewed on this site and everywhere else. Most of us never said anything negative about Laura Bush ever. So, when I hear about how liberals bashed the Bushes for eight years you aren't talking about me. But I do take offense and makes me feel very negative. This causes me to associate negative feelings (unfairly) with conservative views in general.

Michelle so proud to have you as my first lady. Keep up the good work.

Givemeabreak writes: "I just hope she said a little prayer on her way there since it is National Day of Prayer–oh that's right her and her husband don't recognize it-Wow seal your fate"

You need to go back to Sunday school and review the part about Christ's teachings of forgiveness, tolerance, love, inclusion and compassion.

President Obama signed a declaration recognizing the National Day of Prayer – he just didn't host a breakfast. Big deal! If that's all it takes to weaken your faith, you didn't have much of one to begin with.

Excellent job, conservative commenters. You're definitely well on your way to proving that GOPers are not at all full of hate and bitterness when you lash out at the First Lady for talking to kids about good eating habits. How dare she!!

Also, I believe the pity-party for your National Day of Prayer is on another article, whiners.

The fact that the right wing trolls are reduced to criticizing Muppets is indicative of just how completely useless they are.

Oh, RNC-DNC, lighten up! We all know that Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street – they were both champions of literacy, which is wonderful, and they were both given hugs and kisses by the gracious Elmo.

Anyway, I love Elmo! And I love our First Lady – she is a great role model in so many ways!!!

I don't hate Michelle Obama – or Barack Obama for that matter, I just hate his policies. I think it's a good thing for the first lady to make these appearances to promote things we can all agree on.

What I dislike most is the slobbering by the Obamaphiles (which includes this website) over their every action. It's really embarrassing.

If one can find something negative about a sesame street appearance to promote healthy eating, one is negative indeed.

Could we please have one story on CNN that does not call forth hatred on anyone's part. No hatred for Michelle, or Barbara Bush, or Laura Bush or Hillary or Barack or George W. Just positive and nothing else. This seems like it would have been the perfect story for no hatred. I guess we have all hated for so long that we can't let the hatred go. Sad.

I can't believe the negativity of many of the comments here. Michelle Obama is an active First Lady and active in the right areas.

So, all you naysayers, if you're so doggone better than MIchelle, post here what YOU personally have done to improve the nation.

Put up or shut up!

Hi MO- Do whatever you can to enthral and entertain the adorin' crowds for an excitingly good cause. You go girl!

I cannot believe people are finding fault with this psa. The First Lady is an incredible role model for all us!
A few things though; its great how conservatives keep bringing up that today is National Prayer Day and the Obamas are not acknowleding this. Ours is a nation that celebrates freedom of religion and a constitution that outlines a seperation of church and state. Whether the President and First Lady choose to participate in national, public prayer is their choice.
On a side note, earlier when CNN reported on the Obama girls getting a new play fort at the White House, conservatives went ape poo over it. Don't say you have never bad mouthed this family, I call b.s. on you.

Bitter, party of ??-(Steve, Givemeabreak, help-help, and probably some others).

I think it is great the Mrs. Obama had a great time on Sesame Street.
She is a great woman, and I happy for her to get this opportunity!

Doesn't anyone find that something is wrong when people blatantly hate this woman that they don't even know? I get that people are going to criticize the President, an elected official, either because of race, personal dislike or for the few intelligent Republicans, over actual ideological differences. But I don't understand the hatred towards the first lady other than it being the typical societal disdain that all Black women have to endure. I think it is excellent for her to promote healthy eating habits, no one is claiming that she is the "first" to do it but there is nothing wrong with celebrating what someone does that is good...anyone...not just the first lady.

RNC = DNC = politics as usual May 7th, 2009 12:01 pm ET

"Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office"

I would bet money that a number of Obama fans will be claiming this is yet another "first" for the Glorious One's administration.

Better get the Ministry of Truth to alter history accordingly……
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Well it's a shame their visit apparently was not a memorable one because I don't remember it.

After reading these comments mostly I am sorry I inhabit the earth with all the mean spirited, hateful people on here. Does wearing expensive sneakers take away from doing good? When our popular athletes go do their charitable works, do they go out and buy cheap sneakers? Do they walk and not drive their Bentley? That they are giving back is the key, not how they spend their own money. How do her politics, or her husband's politics, take away from doing something good, simple and aimed at helping all kids learn good habits. How can this world be filled with such hate? Makes me sad.

Parents need to get involved with their Kids. Dont leave it up to the TV to raise them. As a father, I would sit in bed next to my kids each night and read to them for a 1/2 hour before they went to sleep. They are both in their 30's now and well adjusted members of society who never gave me or Mom any trouble.

she gets om my nerves ,really.

This is a ticker about Sesame Street and children's health, yet some of you are so filled with hatred you had to come HERE to bash them. You need more than a National Prayer Day. Perhaps the Obamas do like we should all do-pray for ourselves and stop using Jesus like he's some kind of patriotic religious mascot for us when its convenient.

The First Lady is doing a great service for children of all ages.Poor Dougie in Wenonah never got to watch Seseme Street.Maybe he lived on high street.

I am sure Laura Bush was a wonderful role model also. She just didnt have a personality to express it with.

Rethuglicans: Why get down on the Obama's for not PUBLICALLY praying? Perhaps they decided to pray on their own, in priviate, with their own family. You don't have to be in a crowded room in front of the public eye to pray.

Christians...stop the banter. The Obama's have more class, more humility, and more to give the the American public than with our warmonger president Bush! Not every topic has to be a reflection of one's faith.

Childhood obesity is a huge problem in this country, particularity inner cities where parents pick up fast food on the way home from a long day at work to feed kids who sit infront of TVs. I’m glad the First Lady is bringing this to the forefront so that we as a community can think of solutions together- whether its community farmers markets, healthier fast-food restaurants or after school play time for exercise, something’s got to be done.

Raise your hand if you are an American!!

All right, now all of you who are citizens of this great country–let's vow right now to END the bitterness which is doing nothing but pulling us all down!

We want to teach our kids to eat right, and respect our fellow man–don't we?

Then, can we just start to act MORE GROWN UP and STOP THE CONSTANT criticizing. I'm talking about both sides (I hate to use that word) now! Can't we just stop and think first! The best thing I can think of to say is the GOLDEN RULE: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!"

This sums it all up! We ALL want the best for American–can't we discuss this in a civilized manner. We don't all agree–but we can at least listen to each others views, calmly let our political leadership KNOW our views, then ACT LIKE ADULTS should act. Whether we are one political party or the other, or an independent party, surely we can do better than an uneducated country!! We can give our views without all this hate!!

God IS watching!

As I read other these tired, vitriolic posts, it occurs to me that our country will NEVER progress as long as there are those of you that stay mired in the soup that is "my side or die" partisan politics. Seriously, people, it's an article about the First Lady appearing on Seasame Street. How is that anything but a positive? And when it was Barbara Bush or Laura Bush, it wasn't any less positive. Stop spewing out your mindless hatred at every article. There's no real reason for it, and you all sound like a bunch of whiny kids on a playground. This is product of idiots like Limbaugh, Hannity, and Franken. I hope you are all happy...bunch of hateful losers.

Anyone who is cool with Elmo is alright with me!!

Stephanie...........they are muppets......furthermore..it takes one to know one, do you live with a puppet??

Wow, a fluff article about the first lady, and the Rethugicans can't even play nice on this article! I cannot remember one single bad thing said about Mrs Bush (either of them for that matter). Is it really news, not really, I tend to avoid such articles, but wanted to check in to confirm nastiness what's left of the Republican base. Seriously do you expect to get back the moderates acting like this; or has something in your collective warped minds just snapped? Nothing more than school yard bullying, I'd tell you to grow up, but I don't think it would help

Thats where she belongs.....That woman is about as arrogant as they come. The obamas make the Bush's look not so bad in retrospect.

Did she wear her $540 tennis shoes?

@ STEVE -

you're on the mark; liberals live and breath only by direction of the MSM...that's why so many were misinformed and voted for Obama. His irresponsible spending will all have us living on a Sesame St in a trash can.....

I just love this woman. She is the perfect First Lady. I will bet that Barack got in big trouble with her for his cheeseburger. No wonder he had to sneak out for it.
God bless America and our fantastic first family.

people please get a life and move on!!! go find some peace of mind , happiness and love for yourself.leave michelle obama alone.

I think that the difference between Laura Bush and Michelle Obama is this. Laura Bush did not have much of a public personality, or charisma.
Michelle Obama does.

I applaud Laura Bush for her work with children's literacy, but at the same time, I don't remember seeing much about her doing anything other than PSA's and a few personal appearances. (Not saying she didn't, just saying I didn't see it)

Michelle Obama is doing it more in the public eye, which gets her efforts more noticed. Duh! Isn't that what is SUPPOSED to happen with the First Lady's public service efforts? Besides, not only is she talking the talk....she's walking the walk.

Did Laura?

Wow, I can't believe the hate posts about Sesame Street! I think all of our first ladies have done just fine lately. The Obamas pray every day, they don't need a special day to pray. What's wrong with you people? No cookies for you!

@Steve - And I am paying for Reagan's spending spree. What's your point?

She's Great!! She's Wonderful!! She's the best ever!!!

Give it some time people – we have no idea who she is or what her ultimate goal is. You think she quit a successful career to be arm candy? Hillary, part 2 in the making.

I can't believe all the haters that can actually find something negative to say about a positive story like this, about MO appearing on a kid's show to promote healthy habits. Step back and take a look at yourselves; no matter what good work she does there will always be haters to find something wrong. Keep up the good work Michelle!

That's about the best place for her, and that's all.

linda.....you are terrifyingly JELOUS.....I wear 9 dollar sneakers from the discount stores and feel great......great salary and great family life......hehehehe

God Bless Michelle Obama and her family...

@ "helphelp"......... The Obamas are observing the National Day of Prayer!

WHY must the GOPers continue their vile campaign of hate..... lies...... fear and division?

Just because President Obama did not have a White House .....ceremony....... does not mean he did not observe the National Day of Prayer!

Guess what other presidents did not have a White House ceremony for the NDP?

Carter....... REAGAN......... BUSH the First ....... and Clinton!

IS it too much to ask that the GOPers tell the ..... truth? Yep it is.

@Expat American – The conservatives do the same thing. The only difference being, most of them have proven that they are both hypocrites and morally bankrupt.

As a psychology major, I find it interesting that whatever our president and first lady do... there are those who ALWAYS find a negative point. If FREUD was right, this is all subconscious prejudice. I mean can you tell me what you did while you were sleepwalking?

You must be a sad pitiful person to say something negative about the FLOTUS hanging out with Elmo. You need prayer.

At least she's trying to do something productive and make a difference to kids. The article also says the Barbara and Laura Bush made the same appearance on Sesame Street so it seems like a First Lady tradition now. What's the problem? As for the $540 shoes- let it go, seriously. Their purchase helped the economy, she can afford them, and is entitled to purchase whatever she wants with her money. People who have expensive shoes are not Bad People. Get over it for good please!

Yay, Mrs. Obama. You rock.

This is absolutely wonderful! No other first lady has ever done this before. And for all of you Obama haters out there, stop your whining and suck it up!

For a physically fit First Lady like Michelle Obama who works out daily she IS a role model for her own kids. Thus she is preaching what she practices. Go Michelle go!

It's amazing how many of you don't realize that your love affair with Michelle stems from CNN's love affair with Michelle. Unfortunately, all those poor unsuspecting children that are watching Sesame Street today are going to be the ones to pay for Michelle's husband's spending addiction.

Even Elmo could have run this country better than Bush and the Republicans did for the last 8 years. Thank God President Obama and our First Lady our restoring class and confidence in the White House again! Good job Mrs. Obama!

The hypocrisy of the liberals here is really amazing! For the past 8 yrs they villified Bush and his family to no end but now scream bloody murder whenever anyone dare criticizes the Obama's.
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If you can find something worthy of criticizing the First Lady's appearance on Sesame Street, go ahead if it makes you feel better.

Promoting healthy eating habits and exercise is surely on the same level as killing innocent women and children and torturing civilians.

If only some parents would spend time teaching their children good habits – be it eating healthy or exercising proper hygiene, there would be less obesity and related illnesses – not to mention the diminished incidence of contageous diseases. Such advocacy could not have come at a more opportune time.

Wow! I can't believe anyone would have anything negative to say about this adorable, non-partisan, positive and necessary public service announcement...I mean, who doesn't like Sesame Street? It must be hard living in bitterness ALL the time.

Great Job Mrs. Obama! Keep up the good work.

What a perfect example for our children. As a nurse, I appreciate Ms. .Obama's emphasis on healthy eating and exercise. She makes me feel proud to be an American. Values we can believe in.

I just hope she said a little prayer on her way there since it is National Day of Prayer–oh that's right her and her husband don't recognize it-Wow seal your fate

I love this posting, and also notice a consistency with other messages from both Obamas: Parents, take responsibility for your children, and do what's right by them. How can anyone object to promoting family values like that?

I would never wish for Michelle Obama to be treated the way that Laura Bush was for 8 years, but I don't have to worry, those on the right could not spew as much evil, hateful, mean-spirited attacks on her as the libs did to Laura even if they tried.

Conservatives make comments based on what Michelle has said, libs just unleash baseless hateful personal attack and wish harm on their opposition, even their wives and their little children, but then again that is to be expected of the moral-less, hate-filled, dishonest left of this country.

It's incredible how the hardcore GOPers turn something as innocuous as this into another chance to hate on Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Democrats, liberals, and anyone who doesn't 100% subscribe to their extremely narrow ideology.

Thanks for stating Barbara Bush did this first along with a lot of other wonderful acts of kindness. Wonder if Michelle said a little prayer today on "National Day of Prayer "? Oh that's right they aren't observing it-I forgot.

Is this going to help the 80% of single families in the black community?

Hilarious people can even say a single harsh word about this. Grow up.

The First Lady is sending out a very important message to families...get walking and eat healthy! Good habits such as these last a lifetime and the message is on point!

For a party that prides itself on family values, I haven't seen republican values being displayed on this post in any way I would want my children to mimic.

The hypocrisy of the liberals here is really amazing! For the past 8 yrs they villified Bush and his family to no end but now scream bloody murder whenever anyone dare criticizes the Obama's.

And as judging First Ladies goes, the others have class and Michelle has yet prove that she does.

'republicans who gave us Laura (stretched too tight) Bush, and Nancy (get my astologist) Reagan, and Barbara (did nothing but look
matronly) Bush. What a group of do nothing First Ladies."

Read the whole article, please:

"Former first ladies Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office, advocating children's literacy by reading kids' books to Big Bird."

It''s a good thing when ANY First Lady visits Sesame Street, whether that's Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, or Michelle Obama. Martha Washington would have been a hit had there been TV and Sesame Street in her day! This event is about as NON-political as they come, and yet it is the opportunity for some to criticize. Why? What, precisely, about this clip could any rational person find offensive?

Michelle Obama is doing a great job as first lady. And it doesn't hurt that she is beautiful and has a smile that could melt butter....Barack is SO LUCKY...and I am SO jealous.

Her smile is bigger than his. How cool is that. We all need more smiles in OUR America, especially the GOP. What a bunch of GOMs (Grumpy Old Men) they all have become.
I don't care if she isn't the first... her smile says it all! Anything good for kids is good for U.S.
You go, Mrs. O
The warm blooded ones all love you! Forget the reptiles!

Michelle is a fantastic first lady. Love the entire Obama family!

*sigh* Why must people find fault with the first lady going to Sesame Street? She's not the President...so her focus isn't on the national debt or terrorism or health care. She is the first lady, and like many other first ladies her focus right now is on children. I may not agree with everything her husband does, but my blood pressure doesn't skyrocket when I see that she has made an appearance (that other first ladies have made) on a children's program to promote healthy eating and exercise habits.

calm down people....there are bigger things to get mad over.

Wow – Is Elmo now finally proud to be an American!

Good Job, what an awsome first lady we have. She is the best that we have ever seen, or had as of yet. May God Bless us all, through these next 8 yrs. Keep up the Good work First Lady O.
I wish some of the Republican Party voters and members would stop bashing everything she does, and calling her names, that's not nice, and they look so out of touch, disrespectful, and outadted. Name calling is so childish, uneducated , and down right hateful.
Let's move forward people, other countries are leaving us behind in so many ways. This is a great chances for changes, and this President and his family, and Admin is doing a wonderful job.

I can't agree more that the parents are the role models for our children. Michelle is playing very well in this role. I guess so far we cannot ask for any more, any better from our first lady.

Keep it up, Mrs. Obama.

During the eight long years of the Bush/Cheney regime, not once..... not once... did I criticize Laura Bush.

However, the "Christians" can't help but criticize Mrs. Obama!

Shame on you!

My First Lady is Ms. Obama. Her babies and Sesame Steet came before Dad was made President.

I love it! She is awesome...

For the first time in his life, Elmo is proud to be an American!

She is awesome, and has done more as a First Lady than any other. She really takes this job serious. She is really into making sure kids are top priority. What a great role model, no wonder she has an 85% approval rating. Shes a great lady! mississippi mike, you HAVE to be like 13. You moan and groan on every post, and sound so ignorant to the topics, sad...

First Lady is a great example for children and mothers! As the top mom in the biggest public arena she is doing a great job in setting examples for parents all over the world. There will be those who will bash her but you know what, does it really matter, the Limbaughs, Hannity and other Repubs have nothing better to do but try to bring down the Presdent and first Lady. Michelle is a mom first and said so on the campaign and if she can take advantage of her status then please go for it !

Mrs. Obama continues to be an inspiration to many.

Did she wear her $540.00 tennis shoes that she wore when she was feeding the hungry???? What an insult to the poor people that she was feeding? Leading by example means more than just talk–you need to walk the talk.

She is a wonderful example for all of us. Every time I see an Obama, I want to stand straighter, walk a little taller and smile. They are just nice, smart people who are serving their country, and setting an example for ALL of us to follow.

I LOVE our First Family. They are so ahead of the game. They are moving the White House into the 21st Century with such grace and style. The next generation has a great role model to mimmick for years to come.

Will Elmo reverse the Bloomberg / MTA fare increase !?

I thought the Obamas only pal around with terrorists???

RNC = DNC = politics as usual May 7th, 2009 12:01 pm ET wrote:

"Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office"

I would bet money that a number of Obama fans will be claiming this is yet another "first" for the Glorious One's administration.

Better get the Ministry of Truth to alter history accordingly……
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Why would a post about Mrs Obama talking to children bring such sarcasm. Can't you let it go. This is something she is doing for children. Give it a rest!

Elmo is red, I'm sure that after reading Michelle's Princeton thesis he must feel very uncomfortable being around someone who hates him based on the color of his fur.

Wow, I wonder if Elmo had any advice on paying down the debt.

Maybe Elmo could advise the president on health care issues.

I have it – Elmo could work for CNN & replace Wolf Blitzer.

Its refreshing to have a First Lady that isnt a Stepford wife.She doing a great service to the Nation.

RNC = DNC = politics as usual May 7th, 2009 12:01 pm ET WROTE:

"Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office"

I would bet money that a number of Obama fans will be claiming this is yet another "first" for the Glorious One's administration.

Better get the Ministry of Truth to alter history accordingly……
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Why would this post bring such sarcasm from you? This is something Mrs. Obama is doing from children and we still have to read such sarcastic post. People get over your hatred or move to another country already!

I think I want to marry her. Just kidding. She's too young for me.

This story will definitely send up the GOP'S blood pressure!

Sara Parker mentions in her article that former first ladies have done it. Don't worry no need for the Ministry of Truth. Mrs. Obama is doing a great job. She makes a great FRIST LADY and she is a great Mother!

This made me smile

Well, we know she likes puppets.

I only wish I could have seen it. This is a wonderful thing. Spin your hatred if you must but I appreciate her work with kids.

Next week on Sesame Street: Rush Limbaugh hangs with Oscar the Grouch. This post was brought to you by the letter H. As in have a nice day!

Great human interest story. Excellent images for our children and grand children to see. All of the First Ladies are to be commended for their work with Americas youth...

Can't wait to see how all those "christians" out there are going to fault her for this.
What a miserable bunch of whiners the Republican party has become.
You keep on doing what you're doing Mrs. Obama. We the People are with you and the President.

Cute.

It's really too bad the GOPers have never seen a party they don't want to poop.

I love our First Lady.
She's such an inspiration. Someone I definitely look up to.

Aha! So that's where Obama gets advice on who to appoint to his cabinet, Muppets!

Well, I guess hanging out with talking puppets can't be much different than watching Obama march to the orders of his radical overlords.

The rebukes don't even need to comment on this. Michelle Obama has been an exemplary First Lady. I never saw young people and children so exuberant and even brought to tears by the presence of any First Lady, including Jackie O. She is loved the world over, and an inspiration for millions. She will be the new mold from which all future First Ladies will be judged. We are extremely proud of her and hope to see far more of her over the next eight years. I find it truly regretable that in her own country she is chastised for every move she makes by the republicans who gave us Laura (stretched too tight) Bush, and Nancy (get my astologist) Reagan, and Barbara (did nothing but look matronly) Bush. What a group of do nothing First Ladies.

Michelle is awesome. I wonder if her and Oprah were in cahoots with the KFC free meal. Michelle is sending a eat healthy message and that KFC "grilled/roasted" chicken might have been part of the plan. Just a theory.

M Obama can do a lot for children, this is great, please stick to it

"Barbara and Laura Bush also dropped by Sesame Street set during their husbands' terms in office"

I would bet money that a number of Obama fans will be claiming this is yet another "first" for the Glorious One's administration.

Better get the Ministry of Truth to alter history accordingly......