re: Laura Bush, the Real Woman

Mary Anne — 11/13/2004 1:47:31 AM (archived)

Real woman, having held real jobs, yes.

But silent as the tomb except with scripted speeches.

She reminds me of Mamie Eisenhower, only we know now that Mamie had an alcohol problem, and the chances of Laura sharing that condition are 99 to 1 against.

First Ladies have a golden opportunity to champion a cause in a very big, splashy way. It doesn't have to be a political cause; in fact, it often works better when it isn't. But she hasn't been out there. Even her efforts on behalf of literacy, which I think might be her interest, are hidden under a basket.

What is it? Women should be seen and not heard?

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Does America hate women? - alcaray - 11/12/2004 6:49:54 PM
- Do you think strong feelings about Theresa represents feelings about all women? (n/t) - ebnelson - 11/13/2004 4:58:16 PM
  - It was just a jokey subject title. - alcaray - 11/15/2004 6:08:58 PM
    - It is pretty catchy - ebnelson - 11/15/2004 7:20:02 PM
- Figure it out. America hates -itches. (n/t) - SDAI-Tech1 - 11/12/2004 11:36:13 PM
  - America knows where to get Benadryl. - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 1:16:05 AM
    - She's HOT (n/t) - p - 11/13/2004 3:29:52 AM
    - Wouldn't want her for First Lady--or President--either. ;) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 1:38:12 AM
- A short conversation at my house about Laura Bush - Mary Anne - 11/12/2004 10:42:48 PM
  - She's under control - Eric - 11/13/2004 3:22:57 AM
  - Laura Bush - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 12:07:14 AM
    - re: Laura Bush, the Real Woman - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 1:47:31 AM
      - Some interesting history on First Ladies - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 2:05:09 AM
      - P.S. - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 1:57:24 AM
        
        Really? Maybe if she had a press conference, they would come! - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 2:00:05 AM
      - What exactly are you expecting? - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 1:56:33 AM
        
        Barbara Bush. Rosalyn Carter. (n/t) - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 1:58:32 AM
    - Laura Bush vs. Mama T - phil - 11/13/2004 12:32:51 AM
      - I will look forward to your application of the "real jobs" litmus test to Hillary Clinton. (n/t) - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 1:12:34 AM
        
        Nice diversion as you IGNORE Mama T's lack of a real job (n/t) - p - 11/13/2004 3:27:28 AM
        
        She's the head of the Heinz Family Foundation. - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 12:14:57 PM
        
        Real jobs - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 8:01:22 PM
  - Laura Bush makes June Cleaver look like a temptress (n/t) - FrankC - 11/12/2004 11:46:29 PM
    - That's just because June wore those spiked heels and the dresses with the cinched waists around the house. (n/t) - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 1:20:25 PM
    - Well, we know she only "gets it" once a year....on her birthday - Lindy - 11/13/2004 4:31:31 AM
- Mama T - p - 11/12/2004 8:51:35 PM
- Not evil. Nuts, maybe. - Tom Brosz - 11/12/2004 7:41:16 PM
  - Interesting Tom............. - Lindy - 11/13/2004 4:37:35 AM
    - re: Interesting. But not funny. - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 5:14:33 AM
      - Grotesque self-absorption - Mary Anne - 11/13/2004 12:41:32 PM
        
        There's a difference between looking out for your own interests and grotesque self-absorption. - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 8:10:16 PM
        
        her comment was perfectly appropriate - SDG - 11/15/2004 8:38:11 PM
  - Definately a little nutty.... - et - 11/12/2004 9:57:31 PM
  - Spin and soundbites drone on indefinitely, I guess. (n/t) - alcaray - 11/12/2004 7:49:28 PM
- I think she is outrageous - FrankC - 11/12/2004 7:14:59 PM
  - Me too. And for the record, I thought the "Dean scream" was the coolest thing in the election season. (n/t) - alcaray - 11/12/2004 7:19:51 PM
    - At least he's making money on it. - Tom Brosz - 11/13/2004 1:59:16 AM

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