You've probably seen this video before, Gentle Reader, as it made quite the splash back in 2005. The link to the video was in this Forbes article: "In Praise of Laura Bush," which is worth a read in and of itself. I agree with most of what's in the article (there ARE certain exceptions and if you chase the link you'll see what I mean, given I'm a 27-percenter) and I most especially agree with Mr. Varadarajan's closing graf:
My guess, as America changes, is that the Laura Bush type will fade away, and that more and more first ladies will be (however one interprets the phrase) "people in their own right"--and thus, potentially, a huge pain to the body politic. (Think Cherie Blair ...) There is some danger that Michelle Obama, a forthright and independent woman, could hew more to the Hillary model than to the Laura Bush way --although her demeanor in the election campaign suggests that she's not unaware of the public boundaries that Hillary, as first lady, failed to respect. And if Mrs. Obama really, really is, as I quote her saying (above), "taking some cues" from Mrs. Bush, then President Obama will be a very lucky man.Long time readers know I have a huge crush on Mrs. Bush. I keep wondering how Michelle Obama is "gonna follow that act," as they say in show-biz. Coz Laura is indeed a hard act to follow in the First Lady department. I'm gonna miss that woman.
"I have a huge crush on Mrs. Bush"
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with ya', I'm gonn'a miss her.
Being polite here. I have this nagging feeling that Ms. (Mrs?) Obama will wind up along the Hillary lines considering her upbringing and the man she married. We will see. I'd love to be wrong, though, eh?(Been on a lot of Canadian wevb sites lately.)
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ReplyDeleteYou and me both, tim.. Laura is quite the lady... in every sense of the word.
ReplyDeleteCat: Mrs. Obama is an enigma to me, much like her husband. I have NO idea what sort of First Lady she'll make... But, like you, I'm hoping for the best.
Jumping on the crush-wagon here. I've always had a little thing for her.
ReplyDeleteLaura has been a great first lady. Of course, I liked Barbara, too. My bet is that Mrs. Obama will do okay, but not as great as Laura.
ReplyDeleteAndy: I'm beginning to wonder if there's a "Laura Bush Fan Club"... LOL!
ReplyDeleteLou: I think Mrs. Obama will do well, too. It will be most interesting to see young children in the White House again...
Laura Bush is a solid class act, I've admired that fine lady for many years.
ReplyDeleteI have my doubts that Michelle will be able to fill her wonderful footsteps with as near as much grace.
I have doubts, too, Daphne... but I remain... pardon the term... hopeful.
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