JohnRich 4 #1 April 12, 2009 News:Glamour First Michelle Obama is the nation's first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years. Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama's signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week. Last week, Grimes-Miles joined "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, aboard Air Force One as official guests of the president, during their six-day trip across Europe.Source: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm Way to go Michelle! You're looking good! And you too, Barack! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aceofd1amonds 0 #2 April 12, 2009 Haha...America wanted politics to be as entertaining as movies. So why not expect the elected to be movie stars?-Aint life grand?!- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #3 April 12, 2009 Quote .... So why not expect the elected to be movie stars? Or vice versa? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #4 April 12, 2009 Jeezus JR, can't find anything better for a Sunday swipe at the Obamas ? Thought you'd at least be complaining about the new puppy pooping in the White House.... Still beats George W using US military personnel as his personal food tasters, to test for poison (as reported in National Geographic Magazine). Considering that even the Saudi royal swine use lab rats for the same purpose and just as effectively without endangering their sons or daughters..... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 0 #5 April 12, 2009 QuoteStill beats George W using US military personnel as his personal food tasters, to test for poison (as reported in National Geographic Magazine). Wow, that comment almost made the beer come out of my nose. I also heard he likes to spike midgets off the ground and punch the Easter bunny in the face.Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penniless 0 #6 April 12, 2009 It beats having a White House astrologer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,362 #7 April 13, 2009 Hi John, This type of stuff only makes one person look foolish; and it ain't her!!!! JerryBaumchen PS) I prefer women with a little makeup on. Do you like the 'Plain Jane' look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgerussia 0 #8 April 13, 2009 Quote Michelle Obama is the nation's first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years. "Over the past 16 years" means "Mrs Clinton and Mrs Bush", right? She's definitely better looking; why not?* Don't pray for me if you wanna help - just send me a check. * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #9 April 13, 2009 Quote why not? Just to answer that question above (not to bust on Mrs. Obama) Because when so many are claiming that we are in a horrible economy, when the government debt is being printed on paper not worth the value, when times are tight Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Now... in defense of Mrs. Obama, I would be interested to know if this make-up artisy is truly on the government expense tab or if Mrs. Obama is paying for this out of her personal finances. She has some funding in her own right and if this is out of her pocket, who are we to complain at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #10 April 13, 2009 Quote I also heard he likes to spike midgets off the ground and punch the Easter bunny in the face. HEY Don't knock it until you've tried it!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,307 #11 April 13, 2009 Quote The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don't pay much, say former White House stylists. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm Obama Pays for White House Makeover And, like all Presidents, pay for their own food. Now, let's get back to war and economy shit, please. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryzflies 0 #12 April 13, 2009 Quote Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Even cosmetics manufacturers contribute to the economy and employ workers. And the Obamas have more than $5 to spend. Who are YOU to tell them how to spend it?If you can't fix it with a hammer, the problem's electrical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skateraviator 0 #13 April 13, 2009 QuoteNews:Glamour First Michelle Obama is the nation's first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years. Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama's signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week. Last week, Grimes-Miles joined "First Hairstylist" Johnny Wright, 31, aboard Air Force One as official guests of the president, during their six-day trip across Europe.Source: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04122009/news/nationalnews/glamour_first_164080.htm Way to go Michelle! You're looking good! And you too, Barack! Glad to see where my tax dollars are going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #14 April 13, 2009 QuoteQuote Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Even cosmetics manufacturers contribute to the economy and employ workers. And the Obamas have more than $5 to spend. Who are YOU to tell them how to spend it? do you honestly believe Mrs Obama paid for the make-up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #15 April 13, 2009 Quotedo you honestly believe Mrs Obama paid for the make-up? The quoted article from the OP said they did. Do you have information that said they didn't? - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #16 April 13, 2009 QuoteQuote Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Even cosmetics manufacturers contribute to the economy and employ workers. And the Obamas have more than $5 to spend. Who are YOU to tell them how to spend it? Did you read my whole post and got confused or just got so excited at the thought of attacking anyone that you think might think differently from you that you just responded with only reading a portion of a comment? Can we say "out of context", boys and girls? IF they were using gov't funding, and the gov't is broke - don't spend my tax money on her makeup. But... I even stated in my post that IF IT WAS HER MONEY... that it's none of our business. - was that easier to read this time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #17 April 13, 2009 >I even stated in my post that IF IT WAS HER MONEY... that it's none >of our business. ================= The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don't pay much, say former White House stylists. "You do it because you know you will have some prestige and you will be able to make money later," Portelli said. ================= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #18 April 13, 2009 Quote>I even stated in my post that IF IT WAS HER MONEY... that it's none >of our business. ================= The Obamas privately paid for the travel expenses of the styling team, according to a spokeswoman for the first lady. But the high-profile jobs don't pay much, say former White House stylists. "You do it because you know you will have some prestige and you will be able to make money later," Portelli said. ================= Shhhhhhh the right wing is on a roll of desparation.... don't try to confuse them with facts.... its more fun to watch them spin and spit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt.Slog 0 #19 April 13, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuote Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Even cosmetics manufacturers contribute to the economy and employ workers. And the Obamas have more than $5 to spend. Who are YOU to tell them how to spend it? Did you read my whole post and got confused or just got so excited at the thought of attacking anyone that you think might think differently from you that you just responded with only reading a portion of a comment? Can we say "out of context", boys and girls? Explain how your comment "A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers?" is IN CONTEXT with respect to the Obamas? To paraphrasea a wise man: Cast the log from your own eye before worrying about the speck in someobne else's eye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #20 April 13, 2009 TO ALL OF THOSE INCAPABLE OR UNWILLING TO COMPREHEND SIMPLE IF/THEN STATEMENTS: My initial post was in reply to georgerussia who asked: "She's definitely better looking; why not? " My answer was: QuoteJust to answer that question above (not to bust on Mrs. Obama) Because when so many are claiming that we are in a horrible economy, when the government debt is being printed on paper not worth the value, when times are tight Don't spend money on frivolities. A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers? Now... in defense of Mrs. Obama, I would be interested to know if this make-up artisy is truly on the government expense tab or if Mrs. Obama is paying for this out of her personal finances. She has some funding in her own right and if this is out of her pocket, who are we to complain at all? BIGUN provided reference in his post that she did fund this herself, therefore my statement "who are we to complain at all?" applies. Then jerryzflies felt he had a right to take a swing with a indignant "Who are YOU to tell them how to spend it?" (again... look ABOVE where I said we aren't able to complain if it is out of her pocket) so AGAIN I stated QuoteIF they were using gov't funding, and the gov't is broke - don't spend my tax money on her makeup. But... I even stated in my post that IF IT WAS HER MONEY... that it's none of our business. billvon THEN re-referenced the fact that Mrs. Obama paid for it herself (post 17... basically restates post 11) Amazon got her cut in. (not so shocking) And now CaptSlog asks: QuoteExplain how your comment "A nice way to think about it is if you only have $5 to spend, would you spend it on flour or flowers?" is IN CONTEXT with respect to the Obamas? To paraphrasea a wise man: Cast the log from your own eye before worrying about the speck in someobne else's eye. so for a THIRD time: IF it had been funded by the White House, by the government, by MY tax money - I would rather that be spent on necessities... since we, as a nation, are broke - I want my tax money going to flour. I don't want my money taken from me to be spent flowers. IF she had paid that tab, then it's none of our business. Since it HAS been stated TWICE now that it was privately funded... there is no issue. I just didn't care enough about her make up to research whether it was on her credit card... I just gave my opinion in If/Then situations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #21 April 13, 2009 Kewl. a foot stamping post....protesting WAYYYYYY too much yet again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #22 April 13, 2009 Quote IF it had been funded by the White House, by the government, by MY tax money - I would rather that be spent on necessities... since we, as a nation, are broke - I want my tax money going to flour. I don't want my money taken from me to be spent flowers. It is tax payer money - his salary. But I would hope that he is able to spend that as they see fit, since the role of the First Lady generally precludes earning income during the term in office. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt.Slog 0 #23 April 13, 2009 Totally shrill and lame. Do you have any idea how much the Obamas made from his book sales? HINT - it was a bit more than $5.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #24 April 13, 2009 I understood, and I'm pretty sure that everyone else did too. Some people just felt like digging at your post to dig, not because you'd actually said anything they could legitimately disagree with.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #25 April 13, 2009 Dude. She said that if it was private money, she didn't care how it was spent. You went on and started pretending that she hadn't said that. Now that's shrill and lame.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
