Mickie O on Jay Leno

Part Deux:

Future first lady Michelle Obama joined Jay Leno on Monday

What's Really Up

The old cast from the Budweiser commercials are back to let you know whats up!

The funniest thing I have seen all week!

Obama McCain Dance off!

Enjoy!

Who's Smarter Than a 3rd Grader????

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NOT SARAH PALIN!!! (Not a shocker)









When asked, "What does the Vice President do?", she replied:




-"The VP has a really great job!" (Cool Sarah, like scooping ice cream at the mall)




-"They are like teammates to that president ."(OMG, like Pierce and Garnett type of teammates??? Cool Dude!!!)




-"They are in charge of the United States Senate."









Hmmm....wait a minute...wrong answer....The VP is not in charge of the senate!!!! Let's get it together Palin. If someone asks me what does a HR Recruitment Coordinator do in an urban school district I feel like I would be able to answer that without sounding like a complete idiot. YOU KNOW WHY...BECAUSE THAT'S MY JOB AND IT'S GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR JOB SO YOU DON'T F**K IT UP!!!! I even knew enough 4 years ago to at least Google some information about the job and read the job description before I went to the interview...OH WAIT...THAT'S WHY I ACTUALLY GOT THE JOB...and since she can't even bother to research what she would be doing as VP this is yet another reason why SHE WILL NOT GET THE JOB!!!!That's what happens when you ridicule intellectualism...people that ridicule intellectuals are guess what...THE UNINTELLECTUAL ONES!!! Go read a book Palin!









OBAMA 08









This was actually in a bulletin post from one of my myspace friends Thanks so much Mai Tai

Jim Crow is Back

Yes that is a Food Stamp With Barack Obama, watermelon, chicken, kool-aid and some ribs!

I need Jesus to take the wheel, because this is pure unadulterated foolishness!

"I didn't see it the way that it's being taken. I never connected," she said. "It was just food to me. It didn't mean anything else."
She said she also wasn't trying to make a statement linking Obama and food stamps, although her introductory text to the illustration connects the two: "Obama talks about all those presidents that got their names on bills. If elected, what bill would he be on????? Food Stamps, what else!"

Full Story

Cause Jay-Z Said So

I love how Barack is receiving all this love from the entertainment industry. Back in 2004 they were telling you to vote and a lot of young adults did, but now there telling you who they think should receive your vote. I love it!

Don't just vote, vote for change!

Hate and Fear

This is America and you can say whatever is on your mind, but some people should really think about what they say, because they look and sound extremely ignorant.

What A Woman!

She’s been called everything from Barack’s better half to his bitter half. Critics tsk-tsk her for being too blunt and, more recently, for seeming too soft. Feminists say she shouldn’t sideline her career to focus on her husband’s job, while fans call her the strength behind the historic presidential candidate. So how does Michelle Obama cope? With a little help from Beyoncé, natch....

Marie Claire: You’ve said that if Barack is elected, you’ll become “mom-in-chief” in the White House. What does that mean, exactly?

Michelle Obama: What I meant is that my first priority would be my two girls — making sure they’re happy and comfortable during what would be a major transition for them. Throughout this campaign, I’ve built my schedule around the girls and their activities, so I’m there when they wake up in the morning and home in time to have dinner and tuck them into bed at night.

MC: How have your girls been affected already by life in the public eye?

MO: Well, there’s all the consideration that their search for the perfect dog has gotten from the public. We’re getting lots of mail with suggestions! The girls think this is just great — they’re excited that so many people want them to get the best dog ever. Also, one thing that has helped keep their lives normal is that we’ve kept the same friends since the girls were born. And today the girls attend the same school and play on the same teams as they did 19 months ago. Their teachers and coaches know that this is a huge change for our family, and they know the girls well enough to treat them the same today as when this all started.

MC: Barack said that you and he regretted going on Access Hollywood with your daughters. Why did you do it?

MO: You know, it was a onetime thing; it was Malia’s birthday, and we were out on the road having a fun weekend together as a family. We don’t foresee it happening again in the near future ... I think we’re all figuring this out. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to talk to people who’ve done this before. I’ve had great conversations with Hillary Clinton, Tipper Gore, and Caroline Kennedy, and they’ve all given me advice on how to make sure your kids are whole and grounded. I think a part of that is keeping them, keeping their worlds, very much their own.

MC: How do you handle massive stress? Do you ever have meltdowns?

MO: Exercise is really important to me — it’s therapeutic. So if I’m ever feeling tense or stressed or like I’m about to have a meltdown, I’ll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls.

MC: So, what’s on your iPod?

MO: I have a pretty eclectic mix of everything, from Beyoncé to Stevie Wonder. He’s my favorite artist of all time, so I probably have every song he’s ever recorded. But if I hear something I like somewhere, I’ll add it. I just heard this CD by Anthony David, who’s an R&B guy — I put him on there. That’s brand new, so I’m kind of enjoying that a lot now. I also have some old Mariah Carey; the girls have reintroduced me to some of her older stuff. So I have a good mix: some pop, some R&B, some jazz.

MC: How do you deal with all the women swooning over your husband? Obama Girl, Scarlett Johansson — even New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd compares him to Jane Austen’s hero Mr. Darcy.

MO: I can’t blame them — he’s cute!

MC: Tennessee governor Phil Bredesen has advised Barack to head to Wal-Mart to connect with the “Wal-Mart women” who supported Hillary. What do you say to people who think your husband is too slick or elite for working-class voters?

MO: I find it funny that people have tried to label Barack as an elitist. This is the man who grew up not knowing his father, with a young, single mother who he watched struggle to make ends meet — even going on food stamps at one point. And despite the economic struggles that his family went through, Barack turned down lucrative careers on Wall Street and went to work in communities to help folks in need on the South Side of Chicago, helping families who’d been devastated when the local steel plants shut down.

MC: Do you shop at Wal-Mart?

MO: I’m more of a Target shopper.

MC: How does it feel to be a media target? Do you feel picked on?

MO: One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.

MC: What do you think of John McCain’s claim that Barack is a celebrity like Britney and Paris?MO: You know, I haven’t seen the ad, but I think the comparison is pretty silly!

MC: You’ve complained about the cost of summer camp, when your household income was $4.2 million last year. Do you think you can relate to moms who can’t pay their mortgage?

MO: Barack and I were paying off our student loans until a very short time ago. We’re lucky that he’s had a couple of best-selling books ... but we didn’t come from privileged backgrounds. We both know what it’s like to struggle and work hard, and we’re not very far removed from families who are doing everything they can to keep up with rising costs.

MC: What do you think of Sarah Palin?

MO: I think Governor Palin has a compelling life story, and she’s certainly accomplished a great deal while also balancing raising a family. She’s a working mom, so we have that in common. The benefit of being your party’s nominee for president is that you — and you alone — get to select a running mate who shares your vision for the country and is the strongest partner for you.

MC: You’ve said your best accessory is Barack on your arm. What’s second best?

MO: If I have Barack on one arm and the girls on the other, then I’m all set!

MC: Are you much of a heels gal?

MO: I’m 5'11", so typically, I’m in flats. They’re much better for keeping up with the girls and the pace of the campaign trail.

MC: Has your style had to change as you’ve taken on the role of candidate’s wife? More pearls and Jackie O. dresses?

MO: You know, Barack has been in politics for a long time, and my style really hasn’t changed since he started running for president. I don’t have a stylist, but for special events, I work with designer Maria Pinto here in Chicago, who’s not only a great designer but also a good friend.

MC: What’s your guilty pleasure?

MO: French fries and barbecue!

MC: Tell me about your roundtables with wives of soldiers overseas.

MO: I’ll never forget a moment when a young mother started pouring out how overwhelmed she felt. And when she finished, another woman stood up and said, “I don’t know you, but when you leave here, you will have my phone number. And you will be able to call me anytime. You’ve got the support of this friend right here.” Another story that touched me was when one woman said that every day, she gets up, puts on her pretty face, puts on nice clothes, holds her head high, and keeps her spirits up. But then she goes home every night, climbs into bed by herself, and cries. The thing about these women is that they are doing everything that’s asked of them and more. And really, the only thing they’re asking for in return is compassion and

understanding from their country.

MC: What sparked your interest in wives of soldiers?

MO: The issues facing working women and their families are closest to my heart. I decided to focus intently on the challenges military wives face because they juggle the same pressures as their nonmilitary peers, all while coping as single parents while their loved ones are overseas. I wanted to help make their voices heard.

MC: Your mom has said you’ve never phoned her in tears. What does make you cry?

MO: My girls. Thinking about them, how much I love them, wondering what they’re doing, how they’re feeling ... it moves me.

MC: Anything in particular they’ve said or done recently that really got to you?

MO: After my speech at the Democratic convention, we surprised the girls with an appearance by Barack, via satellite, on a huge screen. Well, when he came up on the big screen, Malia instinctively walked up to it — and then stopped. She knew that he wasn’t actually there with us; she just wanted to be closer to her father. And when we got backstage, she cried, because she really misses him and worries about him when he’s away from home for such long periods of time. Moments like that one are the most difficult for me when it comes to the girls.

MC: What have you learned from other moms in the White House?

MO: Hillary Clinton has been a great source of inspiration ... she and President Clinton did an incredible job raising their daughter, Chelsea, who has grown up to be a beautiful, intelligent, caring, successful woman. Laura Bush has also handled herself and her girls so elegantly during their years in the White House.

MC: You grew up in a humble family in Chicago and later wrote a college thesis about black women at Princeton. How do you raise your daughters to prepare them for innate racial or gender prejudices?

MO: Growing up, my parents worked to instill a sense of pride and self-confidence in me and my brother. They taught us to work hard, pursue our dreams, and not worry about things that are beyond our control. Barack and I pass those same lessons along to our daughters. And I think this campaign has illustrated how far we’ve come as a country to overcome prejudices. It was empowering and remarkable to see Barack and Hillary Clinton — an African-American and a woman — achieve as much as they have.

MC: You’re used to speaking your mind. Do you have to self-censor now so it doesn’t look like you’re telling your husband what to do?

MO: It would be hard for me to edit myself and still be me. And I think that in the end, that’s what the voters deserve and it’s what they want: They want to know who I am, and it’s my responsibility to make sure they know who I am and who Barack is; then they can make a clear, informed decision based on authenticity.

MC: Workplace romance is fraught with peril, but you and Barack met on the job at a law firm. How’d you make that work?

MO: Well, I initially resisted Barack because I was his summer adviser and he was a first-year summer associate, and I thought it would be tacky for us to go out. But then I got to know him and learn about his family, his strong values — and he was persistent and cute — so here we are!

MC: If you become first lady, are you going to go clubbing with France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy?

MO: Malia and Sasha will be the first to tell you that I go to bed much too early to go clubbing!

Joe The Plumber

This video shows the brief exchange between the man the media has dubbed “Joe The Plumber” and Sen. Barack Obama. Their paths crossed while the senator campaigned door to door in Ohio this past Sunday.
The plumber’s real name is Joe Wurzelbacher, and he’s one of the 5% of upper middle class Americans earning over $250,000 per year who worry that Obama — if elected president — will raise their taxes to “spread the wealth around” to the poor and disenfranchised.
Joe Plumber: “Your new tax plan is going to tax me more. Isn’t it?”
Obama: “It’s not that I want to punish your success, I just want to make sure that everybody that is behind you, that they have a chance for success too. I think that when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

Maybe its just me but if your making over 250,000 a year you are not hurting in any way shape or form. A question like "I make 7.55 an hour and I was wondering if I can get some kind of tax exemptions, you know considering I don't make enough to support myself?" would have been worth answering. Yes your taxes will go up he's been saying that forever, maybe because I'm not in that tax bracket I can't feel Joe's pain but I am almost positive that Joe's been eating well.

You don't believe met look at him!

Mickiei O in Marie Claire

First Lady Mickie O commented on her musical tastes in the current issue of Marie Claire.

Mickie Shares whats no her i-Pod "Michelle Obama: I have a pretty eclectic mix of everything, from Beyoncé to Stevie Wonder. He’s my favorite artist of all time, so I probably have every song he’s ever recorded. But if I hear something I like somewhere, I’ll add it. I just heard this CD by Anthony David, who’s an R&B guy - I put him on there. That’s brand new, so I’m kind of enjoying that a lot now. I also have some old Mariah Carey; the girls have reintroduced me to some of her older stuff. So I have a good mix: some pop, some R&B, some jazz."

Marie Claire also asked Michelle “How do you deal with all the women swooning over your husband? Obama Girl, Scarlett Johansson…” To which Michelle responded, “I can’t blame them - he’s cute!”

Full article comming soon!

I love ME some HIM!

I love me some Chris Paul and the fact that he's being proactive makes me love him even more!

You Shouldn't Vote

Please watch the entire video!

I Love Him!

VP Debate Recap

Local Yokel Sarah Palin had this to say:

“Enough is enough with looking backward and playing the blame game,” Palin said in response to a question about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. “There’s a time, too, when Americans are gonna say, ‘Enough is enough,’ with your ticket constantly looking backwards and pointing fingers and doing the blame game. There have been huge blunders in the war, there have been huge blunders throughout this administration, as there are with any administration, but for a ticket that wants to talk about change and looking into the future, there’s just too much finger-pointing backwards to ever make us believe that that’s where you’re going.”

Joe Biden Slapped her with a hoe sit down and said:

"It was two Mondays ago John McCain said at 9 o’clock in the morning that the fundamentals of the economy were strong,” Biden said. “Two weeks before that, he said George - we’ve made great economic progress under George Bush’s policies. Nine o’clock, the economy was strong. Eleven o’clock that same day, two Mondays ago, John McCain said that we have an economic crisis. That doesn’t make John McCain a bad guy, but it does point out he’s out of touch.”

Finally Joe Sealed his win with this:

“John McCain was saying the Sunnis and Shias got along with each other without reading the history of the last 700 years. John McCain said there would be enough oil to pay for this. John McCain has been dead wrong. I love him. As my mother would say, ‘God love him,’ but he’s been dead wrong on the fundamental issues relating to the conduct of the war. Barack Obama has been right. There are the facts.”

I Want to Vote For Obama!

I Pray Nothing like this will happen this Go Round!

Are You Ready

I Sure Am

The Vice Presidential Debates are coming on tonight and I'm hoping Joe rip's her apart!

My Mentor!

TINA ON BEYONCE: “People said, ‘You looked better than Beyoncé.’ Well, that’s not possible. It’s nice that young people hold me up as a model. Beyoncé is elegant and is handling her career well. A lot of new stars go overboard on sex. They’re half-naked up there. My dresses were a bit short, but I stayed respectable.”

TINA ON ARETHA: “Aretha has always been like that. We’ve always accepted that from her. She’s the queen of soul, and I’m the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. *snaps finger* There were so many kings and queens there that night. Her ego must be so big to think she was the only one. That’s how queens are!”

TINA ON IKE’S DEATH: “It meant nothing to me. He had been dead to me for 20 years. When I left, I really left. It was a bad dream, and when you spend 16 years in a certain lifestyle, you never want to think about it again. My life then was much worse. It couldn't have gotten lower. And since then, every part of my life has been a high point.”

TINA ON HER YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE AND ENERGY: “I look better than I did at times in the past.. Part of it may be luck of the draw. It could be good genes, but then again, as I look at my family, I have to say I’m the only one that got them.”

I love everything About Tina Turner she had me Rolling down the River when I was 4 Years old, so I just thought I should Share! lmao

Enjoy!

Thank God For Growth

I know we all have times were we look back at a picture from High School or from some time in our past and you can only shake your head and say "Thank you God for Growth and Change"!

Well i just did and i wasn't even looking at my own past, I love how Mary is always giving inspiration especially while she's getting her MONEY!

I Feel The Vibe!

VIBE magazine announces its November 2008 cover today with Barack Obama, marking the first time in history that the leading lifestyle publication has ever formally endorsed a Presidential nominee. In the issue, Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith writes, “…I am clear about what must be done. The staff is behind me. This is a formal endorsement, by VIBE magazine, of Senator Barack Obama…We built hip hop from nothing to something. We can do anything.”

This historic collector’s edition also marks the second time that VIBE has placed the Senator of Illinois on its cover after being the first music magazine to do so in September 2007. In an unprecedented one-page letter exclusive to VIBE readers, Obama also calls out today’s youth, urging them to take a stand and vote for change. He writes, “Dear VIBE Readers…I am running for President to take this country in a new direction. But I can’t do it alone. I need you. Whether it’s the first time, or the first time in a long time, I need you to register and vote on November 4th.”

Im Back and With a Bang!