Oh Noes! Michelle actually touched the queen...latest Freeper hissyfit

[Contrary1]

"And The Queen was immediately healed of her leprosy"

"Michelle Obama KNOWS the etiquette rules but her personality did not allow her to follow them. Why would she...they follow no rules but make their own. She was sending a message....albeit rude one while in their country...but a message."

"Michelle really bugs me. Not only does she have no class, but she has no grace."

"Even somebody who is pretending to be president, as Obama is. And Michelle is low-class anyway, so we shouldn't expect her to know the proper protocol."


Ah...but it was not only appropriate, but classy when the boy king groped German Chancellor Angela Merkel with an unwelcome back rub, or repeatedly patted the bald heads of grown men.
They are in store for a very long eight years. :rofl:


Michelle Obama charms queen away from protocol

"LONDON (AP) — Michelle Obama has done what few others have managed — getting Queen Elizabeth II to break protocol.

The first lady arrived Wednesday with President Barack Obama. After separate meetings on the eve of the G-20 summit, the couple attended an evening reception for world leaders hosted by the queen.

Mrs. Obama clearly made an impression with the 82-year-old monarch — so much that the smiling queen strayed from protocol and put her arm around the first lady in a rare public show of affection.

It was the first time Mrs. Obama — who is nearly a foot taller — had met the queen. The first lady also embraced her.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman who asked not to be identified because of palace policy said he could not remember the last time that the queen had displayed such public affection with a first lady or dignitary..."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iU2_BrNBSIf8q7Dpe7TZaCq11qeAD97ACKFG2

[ogneopasno]

1. What's their problem? Clearly, the queen acted first, and Michelle did exactly what you're supposed

to do -- follow the queen's lead. I think it's wonderful.

[Aviation Pro]

7. Freepfucks.....

...can be categorized by a big large brush as the following: if they're male are still afraid of cooties and if they're female curl up into a fetal ball at the thought of being touched.

[ogneopasno]

14. I object strongly to your post.

Sexual abuse is not funny, and "getting laid" is not a solution to a problem.

[Aviation Pro]

16. And I object to the overt racism that the....

...Freepfucks exhibit.

When the President said, "Enough!," it was directed toward them.

[CoffeeCat]

27. So, your solution...

...is to combat racism--by making sport of people who have been physically and sexually abused
as children?

[Egnever]

56. Seriously?

[CoffeeCat]

25. The sexual and physical abuse of children...

...isn't funny.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

2. The Queen made the first move.

Or is something off with my reading comprehension?

[aquart]

3. The Queen liked it.

Never did it with a Bush.

[Richard D]

Smart Queen

Getting that stench off could take a long time.

[dipsydoodle]

17. Asdie from anything else that's partly due

to the fact he fucked up her lawn by using it as a 'copter landing pad.

[MiniMe]

32. Never did it with anybody else either

This is historic. And even the Royal Protocol Office of the Queen said it didn't break protocol. Get used to it freeps, our FLOTUS is very huggable, and gosh darnit, people just like her.

[Hawkeye-X]

4. I think the Queen is relieved that they don't have to deal with morons

by the name of Laura and George.

[Libertyfirst]

45. I agree completely. n/y

[47of74]

5. Waaah....waaah...waaaah...

The freepers are crying because Michelle Obama is 100 times the first lady that Laura was and it makes Shrub and his wife look bad!

[Lilyeye]

6. I hate to sound crude but

FUCK those sorry sacks of shit. I am so sick of these uninformed idiots bitching about Michelle breaking protocol and or about President Obama giving the Queen a "trashy gift" that she wanted. I hate these annoying bastards. While I'm at it...FUCK the media for not presenting all of the facts about these stories and making misleading headlines. I know that its expected, but it still pisses me off.

[walkaway]

8. This is just another in a long string of horrible days for the rebuglican party..

They are writhing like slugs in salt.

[Vinca]

9. This must mean the queen has become part of the cult.

Actually, it's quite touching Michelle could evoke such a response from her.

[Ian David]

10. George W. Bush actually kissed her on the cheek once. Geesh.

And then there's THIS...

Blundering Bush makes ANOTHER gaffe as he winks at the Queen
By WILLIAM LOWTHER in Washington
Last updated at 11:51 08 May 2007



Is he winking at One? The President turns to the Queen and winks after his slip-up.

The Queen received the wink with a frosty glare

More:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-453199/Blundering-Bush-makes-ANOTHER-gaffe-winks-Queen.html

[Beartracks]

59. Apparently, you can look but don't touch! n/t

[screembloodymurder]

11. The Queen has protocol, the Obamas have proto-cool.

Proto-cool trumps tradition.

[havocmom]

23. and humanity, including the humane human touch, trumps all

At first glance of the picture, I was reminded how recent the loss of Obama's grandmother... Seems Michelle showed a REAL (not thought out, or postured) response to an elderly, and somewhat frail looking (yeah, we know the Queen is one tough individual) woman, a woman who may also have evoked a familiar feeling of fondness in a family who recently lost a frail, but strong woman.

Seems a perfectly healthy, normal gesture and it seemed to have been well received. A pox upon those who would insist on protocol over humanity!

[onehandle]

12. Bush touched Condi.

You would think that would piss them off more.

[cali]

13. I don't find the freeper reaction to Michelle funny.

Every thread is fuil of the most disgusting and blatant racism. This includes but is not limited to: Calling her Blackie O. Referring to her as "Aunt Ester". Pictures of her with the head of a gorilla superimposed over her face. And much more. All as bad.

Fuck the freepwads and their vile racism.

[Mike Daniels]

20. FR has quickly become a huge shadow of itself

I go over there to from time to time out of morbid curiousity and it's obvious something's happened. As recently as December the most inane 'whatever' thread would have gathered a good hundred or so posts.

Now, flipping through the "News and Activism" threads you'll rarely see anything with over 50 responses.

Not sure what happened. I heard Jimbo had to send out a general "watch your mouth" notice after getting a call/visit from FBI/Secret Service but I find it hard to believe that even the most-challenged FReeper can't type a post without making a veiled threat regarding Obama.

[nxylas]

42. They've banned anyone who challenges the birther nonsense

I never thought it would be possible for Free Republic to suffer a brain drain, but RimJob has managed it.

[WI_DEM]

15. Her majesty never would have allowed GWB to touch her

[mainegreen]

18. Good grief. They normally HATE the queen. British pinky finger upper crust and all that.

[LeftinOH]

19. The Queen reciprocated...she's making an unsubtle statement of approval..n/t

[DeepBlueC]

26. The Queen INITIATED

[MineralMan]

21. If memory serves me correctly, Bush bowed and Laura curtseyed

when they first met the Queen. The Freakers practically screamed about it. They're equal opportunity haters. They hate everyone. They just hate the Obamas much, much more.

[MercutioATC]

29. ...which was a breach of protocol.

Only royal subjects are required to curtsy to the Queen.

[msanthrope]

31. Exactly. We are Americans. We don't curtsey. To anyone. n/t

[MiniMe]

33. It is breaking protocol because they are leaders

And leaders don't bow or curtsey to other leaders. If you or I met her, we would be expected to bow or curtsey.

[fishwax]

61. no, we wouldn't be expected to

As Americans we're not the Queen's subjects.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

30. And don't forget when Elizabeth came to DC, Shrub winked at her in public.

[MineralMan]

38. So he did, and Liz scowled at him, too.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

43. lol! You're right! The Queen was none to pleased! That instance

was probably better than the time when his daddy as Pres was hosting QEII. The story goes that at dinner, Shrub started to ask her about the black sheep in her the family. Mommy Barbara quickly changed the subject!

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

22. Hadn't Heard This Story Yet. Awesome News!

Go Michelle!

[havocmom]

24. The natural and brave Michelle did (SOBER) what the Beatles only sang about!

Her Majesty


Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl but she
Doesn't have a lot to say.
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl but she
Changes from day to day.
I wanna tell her that I love her a lot,
But I gotta get a belly full of wine.
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl,
Someday I'm gonna make her mine – Oh yeah,
Someday I'm gonna make her mine.

[Kingofalldems]

28. This is the HUGHEST story ever!!!!111!!!!

We now have enough evidence to impeach!!!!1111!!!

[MiniMe]

34. And then the Queen said that they had to keep in touch

She really liked Michelle

[LibertyLover]

35. I rather like Queen Elizabeth II but

not to the point where I, as a US citizen, would curtsy to her, as Laura Bush did. If the Freepers are so damned concerned about "royal etiquette and protocol", let them go become subjects of the British crown. Otherwise, they can just STFU.

[azmouse]

36. Who wouldn't want to give Michelle a hug?

She's gorgeous!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

37. Impech the First Lady !!11!!!!!

No amnety for Michelle!!!1!!1!!

[cwydro]

39. Why does anyone care

what they say or think?

[MineralMan]

49. Because it amuses us.

If you are not amused, the back button awaits...

[cwydro]

50. Apparently so;

it amuses me the obsession some here on DU have with what the freepers think and do.

I guess I just don't get it.

[MineralMan]

51. Know your enemy. It has long been good advice.

Subjecting your enemy to ridicule is a useful tactic as well.

Given the range of discussions here on DU, it would seem that nobody must read threads having to do with freepers. There appears to be much else to read on DU.

As you see, such threads have their followers.

[cwydro]

52. Agreed.

On all points.

[cherish44]

40. We all know that proper protocol to the British Royals is sooooooooooooooooooo important to Freepers

Honestly they're getting to be so pathetic sometimes I think I might be feeling a little bit sorry for them.

[ColbertWatcher]

41. Picture of the "affront" ...

[Stevenmarc]

44. The Queen replies to the Freepers..... Let them eat shite

[Jakes Progress]

46. Michelle touching the Queen

is so unforgivable. Now when bush gropes Merkel though, he's just being a good old boy.

[Skittles]

47. I'll say it as a half-Brit

I thought the encounter was just lovely, and freepers can fuck themselves

[Canuckistanian]

48. Right! Like Freeps are experts in Royal Protocol

The queen inititated the contact. It is then your choice to reciprocate, within reason, of course.

And remember these are the same people who think Rush is "classy"

[ljm2002]

53. "And Michelle is low-class anyway,"...

...in other words, she grew up in a black family of modest means, in a black neighborhood in America.

Gads these people are so transparent. They of course are using the terminology wrong. When one is discussing a person's fitness to meet heads of state and one bandies about the word "class", it means -- or should mean -- whether one has the appropriate air about one, good manners, the ability to communicate, to not make gaffes, etc. It does not mean "white and rich". But of course to these idiots, that is exactly what they mean when they call Michelle "low-class": black, and not born into wealth; ergo, low-class. Then they get to hang it on the supposed breach of protocol -- even thought Buckingham Palace has made it official that no breach occurred.

She has more class in her little finger than the whole lot of 'em on FR. Granted, that's not saying much.

[applegrove]

54. The freepers are just poisoning themselves with their hatred.

[Obamanaut]

55. I hope Michelle doesn't catch "teh wrinkle" nt

[mymessageboardid]

57. Ummmmmm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUTwaSPcGno

[Manifestor_of_Light]

58. Anybody remember Jimmy Carter??

He kissed Queen Mum on the cheek, and everybody went ballistic. Including Queen Mum who said she had not been kissed like that since her late husband died in 1953.

[lady raven]

60. I think we all know that had Michelle NOT returned the Queen's affectionate gesture

She would have been called "rude" and "cold". They would have said she was so full of herself that she thought she was above showing affection when it was shown to her.

But since she WAS warm and affectionate in return, of course that makes her rude and full of herself for "breaching" a (NONEXISTENT, according to Buckingham Palace) protocol.

They'll attack absolutely ANYTHING.

[distantearlywarning]

62. Ding ding ding! We have a winner!

This is a no-win situation for Michelle with regard to the freeper-types. There is no behavior she could have displayed that would have made her immune from criticism.

Solution? Ignore all the pathetic whinging until they get bored and crawl back under their rock.

[and-justice-for-all]

63. Why do they care about the Queen of England??!

They do not have a fucking clue about etiquette, they are the last ones on the planet to know how to conduct themselves properly.

Freepers are FUCKING STUPID.