Melania among first ladies invited to Rosalynn's funeral

[struggle4progress]

By MARTHA ROSS | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: November 23, 2023 at 10:07 a.m.
UPDATED: November 23, 2023 at 8:21 p.m.

... The Washington Post has reported that Melania Trump has been invited to the service for Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia, next Wednesday. Rosalynn Carter died at her home in Plains, Georgia, Sunday at the age of 96, two days after she entered hospice care. Jimmy Carter, her husband of 77 years, was by her side, the Washington Post said.

As the Carter family is preparing for Rosalynn Carter’s funeral, they are keeping in mind that she was a member of a unique group of women: presidential first ladies. All first ladies have been invited to the service, the Washington Post said. This means the world could see Melania Trump at the same event as Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.

Perhaps all five women could sit together in the same pew at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, though Jill Biden may sit with her husband, Joe Biden, who also has been invited ...

It would be monumental to see Melania Trump sitting near Jill Biden. The former model notoriously broke a nearly 70-year tradition and didn’t invite Jill Biden, as the incoming first lady, to “a tea and tour” of the White House after her husband defeated Trump in the 2020 election ...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/11/23/melania-trump-among-first-ladies-invited-to-rosalynn-carters-funeral/

[mountain grammy]

1. Really kind of makes me sick

But the Carters are better people than me and thank goodness for that.

[FoxNewsSucks]

6. Me too. She's as disgusting, gold-digging, and self-servingly corrupt as her filthy traitor husband.

[claudette]

20. Me, too

I would never invite such a lowlife to the funeral of a religious person - former first shady lady or not.

[COL Mustard]

29. I read it somewhere...

In a world full of Melaias, be a Rosalynn.

[niyad]

51. You might have seen it here in one of the image dumps. Pretty

sure that is where I saw it.

[calimary]

61. COL Mustard, that could be the hardest challenge Her Excellency could ever face!

Would she even be up to such a challenge?

Actually, it’s worthy counsel to us all. That it’s not about YOU. It’s not about ourselves. It’s about the greater good. To be all about service to others. To be humble and helpful. It’s about The Work. “Be a Rosalynn” sounds like a reminder to stay loyal, loving, supportive, magnificent, towering, charitable, kind, honorable, generous, and selfless. Be an example to others about all that’s good.

“Be a Rosalynn.”

[COL Mustard]

85. I love the saying

Wherever I saw i, it clearly resonated with me.

[maxrandb]

46. Yes, the entire Donnie Dipshit era makes me see

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a giant orange shitstain smear whenever I look at an American Flag these days, but that doesn't mean we didn't let it happen. That's a shitstain we all have to bare.

It's part of our shameful history now, just like slavery, Jim Crow and the current Confederate America Supreme Court majority. The Confederate philosophy of Christo-fascism may have lost the Civil War, but at least they won the Supreme Court.

Does it suck that Donnie Dipshit was ever President? Sure, but our "friends", family members, co-workers, neighbors and fellow parishioners voted to make that happen.

The Carter family are better people than I will ever be, but I'm trying.....

[mountain grammy]

68. Exactly!

All true. Our national nightmare.

[gopiscrap]

98. me too melanoma is a pice of shit

and has not business being near some one like Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Clinton or Mrs. Obama

[chicoescuela]

2. Ya think tfg will let her go?

[brooklynite]

49. Why would she care what her husband thinks?

[MorbidButterflyTat]

104. Might be a condition

of her pre-nup: once a year, must pretend to tolerate the orange blob of puke.

Just guessing.

[Cha]

3. Will she go.. will the traitor let her?

[FoxNewsSucks]

5. Who knows, are they even living in the same place?

I wish they'd both do the world a huge favor and make their exits.

[PatSeg]

89. I seriously doubt that Melania wants to go

She never wanted to be First Lady and appeared to hate being in the White House. I'm sure she'll find an excuse to decline the invitation - getting her nails done that day or maybe a Botox treatment. I'm sure she was counting the days for all four years until she could finally be free and I'll bet she voted for Biden!

[ShazzieB]

95. Agreed!

I read (in one of the "behind the scenes at the Trump Campaign/White House" books - no idea which one) that Melania was very upset on election night when it became clear that he had won. I find that 100% believable, considering that the whole time he was potus she acted like like she would have rather been doing just about anything other than cosplaying First Lady.

[doc03]

4. I hope she doesn't bring her traitor husband nt

[ShazzieB]

34. I really hope neither Trump shows up.

But I wouldn't put it past them to put in an appearance, just as a "fuck you" to Biden. Same thing when Jimmy goes, unfortunately. Ugh.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

100. Jimmy Carter will have Military Honors as well.

He graduated from the US Naval Academy and serv3d in the US Navy. There will be current High ranking Naval officers present. Laying in state at the Capitol Rotunda is customary for former President s and high ranking officials.

I don't think former President Carter will last all that much longer now that Rosalynn went before him.

[RKP5637]

79. And he also smells. He would stink up everything. n/t

[niyad]

7. If malaria has one iota of class or thoughtfulness, she will

not attend.

[struggle4progress]

8. What? And miss the opportunity to show off her "I don't care" coat?

[niyad]

50. Had not thought of that.

[Niagara]

63. Or worse

She could show off her "look at my nipples" dress.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

105. I thought that was Ivanka.

OMG the lack of self awareness!

I'll join you:

[Niagara]

115. You're so right, Morbid!

I had forgotten about some of the outfits that Ivanka has worn.


I remember Melania's Salute to America dress vividly since it was totally classless.

[Mr. Evil]

73. Or, to talk about her 'new kidneys.'

[ShazzieB]

35. Well, in that case, I guess she'll be there.

Since we know she has neither class nor thoughtfulness!

[niyad]

52. Sadly true.

[RicROC]

64. if she had any class,

she would attend, not bring her husband and privately apologize to Dr. Jill

[TwilightZone]

9. I don't really have a problem with this, for exactly the reasons they gave.

The club is a very small one, and using the Trumps as a guide for our own behavior would be misguided.

I find "But Republicans do/did it..." a particularly unpersuasive argument as justification for exhibiting similar behavior.

[struggle4progress]

10. +

[Ocelot II]

11. Melania is at least capable of controlling herself

and behaving in a relatively civilized manner in social settings, so as long as her disgusting husband doesn't come along her presence shouldn't be a problem. The Carters are classy people who are far more forgiving than I would be under the circumstances.

[TwilightZone]

13. At Barbara Bush's funeral, she looked like a real person.

It's one of the few times she's looked like a normal human being. I'm sure that Barack, Michelle, and the others made her feel welcome, but it was interesting. She also rarely ever looks that at ease.

Donald wasn't there. Hmm, what a coincidence.

[ShazzieB]

36. I suspect Trump was pissed at Barbara Bush.

According to the article, she badmouthed him pretty strongly back in 2016:

Barbara Bush also was critical of Trump, CNN reported, saying during his 2016 campaign: “He sort of makes faces and says insulting things. He’s said terrible things about women, terrible things about the military. I don’t understand why people are for him, for that reason.”

We know he holds grudges, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was still sulking about that when Mrs. Bush died and snubbed her funeral for that reason.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

106. She looked like she was in ecstasy

when she was cozying up to Justin Trudeau, while Slobby looked the part of moldy beaten cuckold, similar to how he looked after his quiet time with Putin in Helsinki.

[cab67]

91. You really think so?

I suppose she's capable of managing a sense of decorum, even if she has no taste whatsoever in clothing or home decor.

[Ocelot II]

92. Her taste in clothing and home decor is irrelevant to her attendance

at Rosalynn Carter's funeral. She will be dressed appropriately though possibly not attractively; she won't bring carpet samples with her and she won't disrupt the proceedings. That's enough.

[SOteric]

82. Very much agreed. n/t

[Silent Type]

12. Melanoma doesn't care. Makes me cringe, but it's class I'd expect from Carters.

[blue neen]

14. The Carters

Classy til the end. I have much admiration for them.

[czarjak]

15. She rode The Donald's coattails into infamy.

Illegitimacy be thy legacy.

[UTUSN]

16. Gracious duty, crass refusal to happen

[kimbutgar]

17. Why is my bs detector fake news going off on this story ?

[ShazzieB]

38. I dont know.

It doesn't sound fake to me.

[Tanuki]

88. It's being reported in the Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/11/22/rosalynn-carter-funeral-final-moments/

..."Family members said Jill Biden and all former first ladies, including Melania Trump, have been invited to Rosalynn’s funeral. Rosalynn was involved in that decision, despite public disagreements over many issues between Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, and Donald Trump, a Republican.

“My mother was a gracious person and she would treat everybody with respect, including a former first lady,” Chip Carter said."....(more)

[Skittles]

18. she should decline

she knows and so does everyone else that she does not give a shit

[claudette]

19. Kind of ironic

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to invite a former lesbian (which is not a character flaw), porn model to the funeral of a religious First Lady. Melaria is a lowlife who will bring down the ambience with her fake boob presence.

Edited to clarify my meaning.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

33. Is being a lesbian now on DU's list of character flaws?

Kind of ironic to invite a former lesbian porn model to the funeral of a religious First Lady.

Would you care to give that some more thought?

[claudette]

37. No, and I never said it was

a character flaw. The flaw is being a porn model - in my personal view. Describing the sexual orientation of someone is not calling it a "flaw." It was describing her online photos.

Besides, I am not aware of there being a DU list of character flaws.

[twodogsbarking]

94. Mentioning it is weird enough. They way you did it is sick.

[LudwigPastorius]

114. I don't think Melania is/was a lesbian. Most of the lesbians I've met have been cool people.

There is no doubt, however, that she was 'gay for pay'.

[dflprincess]

117. Yes, Rosalynn Carter was religous

and she, like Jimmy, seem to be true Christians in that they do their best to follow Christ's teachings.

I'm no fan of Melania and don't think she was worthy to wipe Mrs. Carter's boots but Mrs. C would probably tell both you and me "Let they who are without sin cast the first stone..."

[Raine]

21. Very classy of the Carters. 💕 nt

[madinmaryland]

22. Yes they are. Thanks for your post.

[claudette]

28. Absolutely

They are better people than I am. Never in a million years would I invite such a pig - who is married to a bigger pig - to anything.

[dembotoz]

62. invite fair and proper thing to do

a snub would only give dementia don more ammo
and unneeded self inflicted wound

[Demobrat]

23. I doubt if she has the slightest interest in going.

If she does it will be because she is forced into it.

[JT45242]

24. Depends on what her handlers tell her to do

I have always wondered if these eastern European wives were just plants to manipulate tfg since the beginning.

[jmowreader]

43. I've been calling this one an agent handler for a long time

But that's only because I believe Donald Trump is a Russian spy. I also believe Trump had the WH bugged by the Russians so thoroughly we'll have to tear it down to get rid of them all.

[niyad]

53. I have thought the same. The "Einstein" visa thing was weird.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

107. You have doubts?

Einstein visa requirements:

"According to USCIS, to apply for an Einstein visa, 'You must be able to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Your achievements must be recognized in your field through extensive documentation.'"

I wonder what her "field," was..........uh.

[gratuitous]

25. She doesn't get a plus one, does she?

I suppose Baron would be okay. Stormee Daniels would be even better. But 100% absolutely not for sure her fucking lump of a husband.

[nilram]

26. Hope someone dissuades her from the "I don't care" coat.

You know she wants to wear it.

Very open and gracious of the Carters. Beautiful people.

[Silver Gaia]

27. I can see why they invited her.

They are good people who value tradition and kindness.

But I seriously doubt she will show up. If she does, she will be alone, and will behave herself. They probably aren't expecting her to be there anyway.

[FHRRK]

30. It is the correct thing to do, especially from people who "claim" to be Christians

People can disagree with the Carter's beliefs on subjects. What they can't do is claim that they EVER (through their entire lives) didn't do what they believe is the correct and moral thing to do.

And "claim" is put in quotes for one specific reason. I do see some broad brushed Christian bashing here.

Full disclosure, I am not a self described Christian, but I have some friends that are Christians in the Carter mode. Great people, they walk the talk, far from judgmental. Are they in the minority of Christians I know, YES! But I sure as hell am not going to condemn people who live by the teaching of the Beatitudes, teach their children the same and are not very judgmental.

As a side note; during W's second term I spent a night during W's second term putting a spreadsheet together ranking all Presidents since Kennedy on the Economy. Basically took 14 or 15 key financial indicators (job growth, unemployment rates, stock market growth, deficit, etc.) equal rating on all of the metrics. Graded on a curve, and Carter came in last among Dems, but was a C overall because Repukes filled the lower positions. Barely above him was Reagan.

I guarantee you if the same exercise was run today, Carter would still be a C. Only due to Biden taking the top spot and Obama being in the top three of four, with tRUMP taking the solid F spot.

[Skittles]

31. religion is not required to be a good person

just saying

[FHRRK]

32. I 100% agree with you

And I am not a religious person but try to be a good person.

The point I was trying to make, there are religious people that are good, moral souls.

The Carter's being exhibit A.

We shouldn't critique (broad brush was the post I recall) people due to their religious beliefs, IF!!!!, they use their religious beliefs to try to make their corner of the World a better place.

My lifetime of experiences has shown be there are many people who claim to be religious, but in reality, they are complete immoral assholes. And these people aren't just Christians, they are a part of every religion.

All of us have also seen atrocities done under the cover of religion that are highly immoral.

Push comes to shove, I would claim we are all living in Heaven now, this beautiful planet (except for Texas, I KID, partially) was some how gifted to us to build upon, make better.

So if a person professes to be a Christian AND shows the aptitude to make this place better, I have zero issues calling that person a Brother or Sister.

The majority of 'Good People' I have encountered are not religious. BUT, there are good religious people.

Does that help?

Edit to add: I am not in the league with the Carters. If they are playing in the Major Leagues, I am playing Single A in Salinas.

[keithbvadu2]

103. I was originally against Carter because he was just another phony Christian. I was wrong.

I was originally against Carter because he was just another phony Christian.

I was wrong.

Our Mammon worshiping, political Christians have overwhelmed those few good ones.

[tetedur]

39. But what is in it for Melania?

Will it get her some points with the MAGA goons? Probably not. Will she go to emphasize that she's in the exclusive club? Will she wear an entirely inappropriate red dress to steal attention from the deceased? How can she make it about her?

[milestogo]

54. She will wear her "I really don't care" jacket

[Emile]

40. I wouldn't have invited that trash to come,

but the Carter's are better than me

[hlthe2b]

41. Will she have even a drop of self-awareness if she goes--sitting there and seeing the stark distinctions

in how the world viewed and views a truly wonderful and selfless woman like Rosalynn Carter and the 180-degree difference in how they rightfully view her?

If she has even the smallest amount of humility, she won't go. But...

[malaise]

42. I think Michelle will sit next to Barack

Just saying

[MorbidButterflyTat]

109. I read that as Malaria sitting next to Barack

and had a good laugh to myself imagining Slobby's gigantic bloated roadkill covered head exploding at the sight.

[malaise]

120. 😀😀😀

You sure made me laugh

[democrank]

44. Melania's invitation is another example of the Carters going high

even though the Trumps go low. Whether Melania attends or not, there is nothing she can do to rise to Rosalyn Carter’s level. Nothing….even if she leaves the thug home.

[Docreed2003]

45. As she should be

The Carters are/were class acts & a living example of their faith. It doesn't surprise me in the least that Melania would be invited. That being said, if Melania has a shred of class, she will politely decline. Her "husband" is a pariah and an embarrassment to the office he held.

[dsc]

47. The question will be when Jimmy Carter goes will Trump be invited

and if invited, will he go. It would be a pretty glaring omission. Johnson didn't go to Truman's funeral but he was quite ill by that point (he died less than one month later). Not a decision I would like to be in charge of making.

[Judi Lynn]

48. Being around thoughtful, decent people might be confusing to her. Might be terrifying.

[llmart]

55. My guess is Melania is very, very busy right now and can't attend...

because she's busy decorating the "fookin' Kleestmas trees" for the holidays.

[Traildogbob]

60. 😂😂😂😂😂👏👏

[mountain grammy]

69. Thanks for that laugh

[Deep State Witch]

71. Maybe She'll Take Time Away

From banging the pool boy to attend.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

56. If former FLOTUS attends, it will be the eulogy that gets to her...

more than just being around other former FLOTUSes who continued to do good works in the service of others after leaving the White House. She knows she is detested due to who she is married to.

For what has Melania Trump done to contribute to society in the manner Rosalynn Carter had done?

[tavernier]

57. I would have invited her

On a different day.

[UTUSN]

96. Hah!

[twodogsbarking]

58. "I don't care".

[CaptainTruth]

59. It will be a real study in contrasts.

I could say more, but it would be offensive.

[Owens]

65. I don't get it.

Trump trashed the Carters the day before Rosalyn passed away. Why would the Carters allow this woman to show up at the funeral?

[TSExile]

66. I don't get it, either.

Unless they wanted to invite all the First Ladies. All we can do is hope the Carter family intervenes if/when things get...bad. Ever heard the phrase "a bride at every wedding and a corpse at every funeral"? That's T****, in a nutshell.

[struggle4progress]

86. Inclusive, non-grudge-bearing folk, see a woman in a very lonely little clique

[UTUSN]

97. Norms. Duty.

[SocialDemocrat61]

67. The Real Housewives of Pennsylvania Avenue

Where is Andy Cohen when you need him?

[Deep State Witch]

70. Class vs. Crass

The Carter family is certainly following protocol to invite all former FLOTUSes to the funeral. That's class.

If she shows up, Melanoma will probably make it all about her or her meal ticket/target, TFG.

[NoMoreRepugs]

72. "Former Nude model" is the more accurate description.

[Old Crank]

74. From a lot of previous comments

I am quite surprised by the low tolerance level shown for a person dragged into a situation that they may not have wanted. I don't think she ever wanted to be First Lady. Jimmy is doing the right thing. She showed she can be responsible at a previous service.
Enough hate.

[NoRethugFriends]

76. Seriously? Gold-digger was dragged intio the situation?

Perhaps you need to read a little more about her.

[Old Crank]

87. Seriously

I expected better from this group.

[nwduke]

75. Maybe 🤔

she could do a pole dance. Wonder if traitor Don was invited even after he insulted President Carter the day after his wife died!

[pwb]

77. She will be at the end of the line so

I doubt she will go. I would like to see her push her way through like her husband did. Hillary and Michelle will floor her.

[a kennedy]

78. Just shows the class of the Carter family for inviting her.

[Joinfortmill]

80. They don't want this to be about Trump.

[BigDemVoter]

81. That trashy sack of $hit won't go.

[Grins]

83. Melania will attend. A rehearsal...

…for when that bag of withered foreskins she married dies.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

110. Oh

[librechik]

84. Cool. She can finally wear her NEW designer coat with "Fuck You All" painted on it.

Couldn't wear the same thing twice you know

There will be cameras there. I can't decide if she will go for the photos/videos. But gross, right?

[ZonkerHarris]

90. treating her normally is the wrong thing to do.

[twodogsbarking]

93. It is a lose, lose situation for her. If she doesn't attend she will look like she is snubbing. If she does attend

people will see what she is like next to humans.

[FakeNoose]

99. Maybe the "fake Melania" would go, but I don't think the real one will

Why would she give two spits about an old lady from Georgia?

She'd only go if she could take her son along, and that's not going to happen.

[Lunabell]

101. She probably won't go anyway.

I bet she'll be too busy getting her new "kidneys" inflated.

[Emile]

102. I really don't care, do you?

[JustAnotherGen]

108. Rosalyn

Was a woman with a big heart full of kindness. She had respect for the position. If she wanted her invited - then she should be there.

[cabotnn22]

111. This move shows the graciousness of Mrs. Carter

We shall see if MT goes or not.

[marble falls]

113. Does she know the "I am in danger" signal so she can be rescued?

[BlueTsunami2018]

116. That's how classy the Carters are.

And if she shows up I’m sure she’ll act appropriately. I don’t have a problem with it.

[Tree Lady]

118. Rosalynn would want her there

I have met only a few people who remind me of the Carters. People who really live their religion and believe in true love, forgiveness and don't have a mean bone in their body.

So yes she would want her there with love in her heart with zero expectations.

It's the rest of us that hold judgment. And I admit I have judged her harshly myself.

[Raine]

119. I totally agree. nt

[soldierant]

121. I actually did not need this news to inform me

that the Carters are better Christians (and better people) than I am. I knew that. I couldn't have done it.

But, despite a few opinions which spouted from her - those were opinions only. She really is not reaponsib'le for all the evil he did and continues to do. I'm sure she could not have stopped him from any of it no matter how hard she tried.

But I still couldn't have done it.