Michelle Obama Why? - The Orange Mane

Tombstone RJ · 10-15-2009, 09:08 AM

The US media can't report this for fear of being labelled "racist" but if I have a real problem with crap like this:

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652

Unadulterated BS at the highest level.

Spider · 10-15-2009, 09:15 AM

.................what a crock of ****.........

SJ Bronco · 10-15-2009, 11:44 AM

LMAO! you know this is common for a first lady right?

In fact, these positions existed before her husband was elected...

ak1971 · 10-15-2009, 12:00 PM

that what I was going to say..review with the past first ladies, if any different then cause an uproar.

Tombstone RJ · 10-15-2009, 12:42 PM

Here's the point you all are missing:

There has NEVER been anyone in the White House at any time who has created such an army of staffers whose sole duties are the facilitation of the First Lady's social life. One wonders why she needs so much help, at taxpayer expense, when even Hillary, only had three; Jackie Kennedy one; Laura Bush one; and prior to Mamie Eisenhower social help came from the President's own pocket.

Note: This does not include makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, and "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, both of whom traveled aboard Air Force One to Europe .

Copyright 2009 Canada Free Press .Comcanadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652

This is unprecedented.

barryr · 10-15-2009, 12:46 PM

It just goes to show how out of touch the Obamas are with the real world, especially the wife. She's had a cushy, high-paying job doing nothing at a hospital, yet feels put upon all the time. She and her hubby have had it pretty good in this country compared to most, but one wouldn't thnik so with the way they act.

SPfloppy · 10-15-2009, 12:53 PM

It dosn't matter if this story has legs or not. She and he will be forgiven any transgression. The purported "Free Press" should just give up trying to defame these two

Garcia Bronco · 10-15-2009, 12:58 PM

Holy ****. That's beyond abusive if the tax payers are paying

SJ Bronco · 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM

How can i take a site seriously when it has a countdown till obama is out of office and Rush limbaugh in a santa hat?

SPfloppy · 10-15-2009, 01:00 PM

^Good point dude

Tombstone RJ · 10-15-2009, 01:31 PM

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, that is, I'm thinking there's perhaps been other First Ladies who had more than a few people on their personal staff, but even so, Mrs. Obama "seems" to be abusing her prestige.

epicSocialism4tw · 10-15-2009, 01:32 PM

$172,2000 - Sher, Susan (CHIEF OF STAFF)
$140,000 - Frye, Jocelyn C. (DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$113,000 - Rogers, Desiree G. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY)
$102,000 - Johnston, Camille Y. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Winter, Melissa E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$90,000 - Medina, David S. (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$84,000 - Lelyveld, Catherine M. (DIRECTOR AND PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)
$75,000 - Starkey, Frances M. (DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND ADVANCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$70,000 - Sanders, Trooper (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$65,000 - Burnough, Erinn J. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)
Reinstein, Joseph B. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)
$62,000 - Goodman, Jennifer R. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$60,000 - Fitts, Alan O. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCE AND TRIP DIRECTOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Lewis, Dana M. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT AND PERSONAL AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)
$52,500 - Mustaphi, Semonti M. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)
$50,000 - Jarvis, Kristen E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR SCHEDULING AND TRAVELING AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)
$45,000 - Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Tubman, Samantha (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,SOCIAL OFFICE)
$40,000 - Boswell, Joseph J. (EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$36,000 - Armbruster, Sally M. (STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE SOCIAL SECRETARY)
Bookey, Natalie (STAFF ASSISTANT)
Jackson, Deilia A. (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)

epicSocialism4tw · 10-15-2009, 01:33 PM

Obama clearly wants to take money away from Physicians and give it to these clowns.

Its unbelievable that we voted these self-aggrandized wannabe monarchs into office.

Rigs11 · 10-15-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJ Bronco

How can i take a site seriously when it has a countdown till obama is out of office and Rush limbaugh in a santa hat?

No shet I was just gonna say the same thing.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/about...whsalaries.htm

Tombstone RJ · 10-16-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigs11

No shet I was just gonna say the same thing.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/about...whsalaries.htm

I wonder how Obama's staff compares numbers wise. It certainly appears that Michelle Obama's personal staff is way over inflated and it would not suprise me if the president's staff is the same way.

SJ Bronco · 10-16-2009, 12:35 PM

Rule 1 of partisan reporting: never let the facts get in the way of a good story

Mrs. Bush

McBride, Anita B. Assistant to the president and chief of staff to the first lady $168,000.00
Niemiec, Sally M. Press secretary to the First Lady $90,000.00
Miller, Sonja M. Deputy chief of staff to the first lady $84,700.00
Underwood, Carrie P. Deputy director of policy and projects for the First Lady $65,000.00
Wallace, Charity N. Director of advance for the First Lady $65,000.00
Marshall, Misty C. Director of correspondence for the first lady $59,700.00
Etter, Marisa L. Deputy director of scheduling for the First Lady $50,000.00
King, Kristin N. Deputy director of advance for the first lady $50,000.00
Rawson, Kimberly D. Executive assistant to the chief of staff to the First Lady $46,200.00
Donoghue , Tarah C. Deputy press secretary to the First Lady $43,000.00
Block, Jonathan F. Assistant press secretary to the First Lady $39,000.00

there are many more, this is just where i quit looking....It's more than 1 however

Traveler · 10-16-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

The US media can't report this for fear of being labelled "racist" but if I have a real problem with crap like this:

http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652

Unadulterated BS at the highest level.

FAIL!

Quote:

Laura Bush: Between 24-26 by the end of President George W. Bush's term in 2009, according to Anita McBride, Mrs. Bush's Chief of Staff.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/firstlady.asp

SJ Bronco · 10-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveler

FAIL!

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/firstlady.asp

this

SJ Bronco · 10-16-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, that is, I'm thinking there's perhaps been other First Ladies who had more than a few people on their personal staff, but even so, Mrs. Obama "seems" to be abusing her prestige.

Actually, it seems that the truth seems to go on the side of Mrs. Obama and the above reporter is a hack

gyldenlove · 10-16-2009, 02:38 PM

How the hell does a first lady need that many people? There are dictators of mid-size banana republics with fewer lackeys than that.

epicSocialism4tw · 10-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyldenlove

How the hell does a first lady need that many people? There are dictators of mid-size banana republics with fewer lackeys than that.

Here in America, when a person is given a certain amount of unhindered beaureaucratic power, they abuse it to the fullest.

SJ Bronco · 10-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyldenlove

How the hell does a first lady need that many people? There are dictators of mid-size banana republics with fewer lackeys than that.

I think this is a better question.

I liken it to the 15 VP's and their personal assist. that seem to exists at every large company. i think after a while, when you don't have a balance sheet to worry about daily, people tend to overspend. I mean, look in your cabinets, how many food products, spices, or weird crap you have in your cupboard that you don't use.

Odysseus · 10-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveler

FAIL!

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/firstlady.asp

Rep!

Odysseus · 10-16-2009, 03:13 PM

Let's assume everyone at the party is driving a Mercedes. You are the leader of the party and supposedly a man of great standing there. What should you drive? Should you impress them by coming in a mid sized Chevy Malibu? What about a Ford? Maybe you should show how green you are and have everyone ride bicycles?

In business if I want to show someone I am serious I come with my ducks in a row and I come prepared to change directions in a moments notice. I bring who I need with me because the objective is to close the deal not negotiate. If I am the leader of the free world and I want my wife and children to be with me because of whatever I don't think I should have to apologize to any of you if I am meeting my FAMILY'S needs.

Nobody seems to catch that this is attack against his family?

ant1999e · 10-16-2009, 03:17 PM

The problem with you all is instead of demanding "Change we can believe in", we accept the same old bull****. It's OK for my guy to abuse the system because your guy did it first. This goes both ways. Both sides are just as guilty. Can't we all agree that Nancy, Barbara, Hillary, Laura and Michelle could have survived with a few less $100K per year earning helpers?

10-15-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,283 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	Michelle Obama Why? The US media can't report this for fear of being labelled "racist" but if I have a real problem with crap like this: http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652 Unadulterated BS at the highest level.

10-15-2009, 01:32 PM	#12
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	$172,2000 - Sher, Susan (CHIEF OF STAFF) $140,000 - Frye, Jocelyn C. (DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY) $113,000 - Rogers, Desiree G. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY) $102,000 - Johnston, Camille Y. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FIRST LADY) Winter, Melissa E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY) $90,000 - Medina, David S. (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY) $84,000 - Lelyveld, Catherine M. (DIRECTOR AND PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY) $75,000 - Starkey, Frances M. (DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND ADVANCE FOR THE FIRST LADY) $70,000 - Sanders, Trooper (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY) $65,000 - Burnough, Erinn J. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY) Reinstein, Joseph B. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY) $62,000 - Goodman, Jennifer R. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR FOR THE FIRST LADY) $60,000 - Fitts, Alan O. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCE AND TRIP DIRECTOR FOR THE FIRST LADY) Lewis, Dana M. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT AND PERSONAL AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY) $52,500 - Mustaphi, Semonti M. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY) $50,000 - Jarvis, Kristen E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR SCHEDULING AND TRAVELING AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY) $45,000 - Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY) Tubman, Samantha (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,SOCIAL OFFICE) $40,000 - Boswell, Joseph J. (EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY) $36,000 - Armbruster, Sally M. (STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE SOCIAL SECRETARY) Bookey, Natalie (STAFF ASSISTANT) Jackson, Deilia A. (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)

10-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#16
SJ Bronco Ring of Famer Real Tree, No Seeds Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 9,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Rule 1 of partisan reporting: never let the facts get in the way of a good story Mrs. Bush McBride, Anita B. Assistant to the president and chief of staff to the first lady $168,000.00 Niemiec, Sally M. Press secretary to the First Lady $90,000.00 Miller, Sonja M. Deputy chief of staff to the first lady $84,700.00 Underwood, Carrie P. Deputy director of policy and projects for the First Lady $65,000.00 Wallace, Charity N. Director of advance for the First Lady $65,000.00 Marshall, Misty C. Director of correspondence for the first lady $59,700.00 Etter, Marisa L. Deputy director of scheduling for the First Lady $50,000.00 King, Kristin N. Deputy director of advance for the first lady $50,000.00 Rawson, Kimberly D. Executive assistant to the chief of staff to the First Lady $46,200.00 Donoghue , Tarah C. Deputy press secretary to the First Lady $43,000.00 Block, Jonathan F. Assistant press secretary to the First Lady $39,000.00 there are many more, this is just where i quit looking....It's more than 1 however Last edited by SJ Bronco; 10-16-2009 at 12:50 PM..

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10-15-2009, 09:15 AM	#2
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	.................what a crock of ****.........

10-15-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
SJ Bronco Ring of Famer Real Tree, No Seeds Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 9,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	LMAO! you know this is common for a first lady right? In fact, these positions existed before her husband was elected...

10-15-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,536	that what I was going to say..review with the past first ladies, if any different then cause an uproar.

10-15-2009, 12:42 PM	#5
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,283 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	Here's the point you all are missing: There has NEVER been anyone in the White House at any time who has created such an army of staffers whose sole duties are the facilitation of the First Lady's social life. One wonders why she needs so much help, at taxpayer expense, when even Hillary, only had three; Jackie Kennedy one; Laura Bush one; and prior to Mamie Eisenhower social help came from the President's own pocket. Note: This does not include makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, and "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, both of whom traveled aboard Air Force One to Europe . Copyright 2009 Canada Free Press .Comcanadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652 This is unprecedented.

10-15-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
barryr Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,267 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It just goes to show how out of touch the Obamas are with the real world, especially the wife. She's had a cushy, high-paying job doing nothing at a hospital, yet feels put upon all the time. She and her hubby have had it pretty good in this country compared to most, but one wouldn't thnik so with the way they act.

10-15-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
SPfloppy Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 880	It dosn't matter if this story has legs or not. She and he will be forgiven any transgression. The purported "Free Press" should just give up trying to defame these two

10-15-2009, 12:58 PM	#8
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Holy ****. That's beyond abusive if the tax payers are paying

10-15-2009, 12:59 PM	#9
SJ Bronco Ring of Famer Real Tree, No Seeds Join Date: May 2001 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 9,798 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	How can i take a site seriously when it has a countdown till obama is out of office and Rush limbaugh in a santa hat?

10-15-2009, 01:00 PM	#10
SPfloppy Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 880	^Good point dude

10-15-2009, 01:31 PM	#11
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,283 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, that is, I'm thinking there's perhaps been other First Ladies who had more than a few people on their personal staff, but even so, Mrs. Obama "seems" to be abusing her prestige.

10-15-2009, 01:33 PM	#13
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Obama clearly wants to take money away from Physicians and give it to these clowns. Its unbelievable that we voted these self-aggrandized wannabe monarchs into office.

10-16-2009, 02:38 PM	#20
gyldenlove Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, ON Posts: 10,026 Adopt-a-Bronco: Spencer Larsen	How the hell does a first lady need that many people? There are dictators of mid-size banana republics with fewer lackeys than that.

10-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#24
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	Let's assume everyone at the party is driving a Mercedes. You are the leader of the party and supposedly a man of great standing there. What should you drive? Should you impress them by coming in a mid sized Chevy Malibu? What about a Ford? Maybe you should show how green you are and have everyone ride bicycles? In business if I want to show someone I am serious I come with my ducks in a row and I come prepared to change directions in a moments notice. I bring who I need with me because the objective is to close the deal not negotiate. If I am the leader of the free world and I want my wife and children to be with me because of whatever I don't think I should have to apologize to any of you if I am meeting my FAMILY'S needs. Nobody seems to catch that this is attack against his family?

10-16-2009, 03:17 PM	#25
ant1999e Ring of Famer WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE??? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BFE Posts: 5,980 Adopt-a-Bronco: Money Ball	The problem with you all is instead of demanding "Change we can believe in", we accept the same old bull****. It's OK for my guy to abuse the system because your guy did it first. This goes both ways. Both sides are just as guilty. Can't we all agree that Nancy, Barbara, Hillary, Laura and Michelle could have survived with a few less $100K per year earning helpers?