Barbara and other first ladies knew that their husbands had political careers.
Trump did not have one when he married Melania. She signed up for a deal that would be repugnant to many (Trump first thing in the morning, Trump last thing at night - YUCK), but I don't think that deal included being married to the POTUS.
All things considered, I think she's handled herself reasonably well. She's had to become more stately than a woman who is just eye candy on the golf course, and I do think she has done her best.
Do you really think Melania has any feelings or "respects" about Barbara's passing, one way or the other? She probably had to be given a bio or watch t.v. the past couple days to find out who she was and what she did. I think it's DISrespectful of her to go just for the photo op.
Let's go back to "which one doesn't belong" - it's not political - the Clintons and Obamas are democrats; the Bushes didn't even vote for Melania's husband, who is in their party. One of the things I watched said Barbara thought of Bill as another son. She had quite a few negative comments about donald.
George and Barbara were married for 73 years. Melania is the third wife, who donald cheated on his second wife with.
Barbara and the other first ladies had strong platforms that they pursued and also worked alongside their husbands to further their agenda for the country. And I'm including Laura Bush in that. Melania....uh....doesn't.
I'm not "concerned" about any of this. Just stating an opinion, like you. Someone asked who was going. I posted it after I saw it on the news. Someone responded and I responded back, just like you.
I don't know what "PM" is.
Now for something truly unseemly (way more so than funeral protocol for spouses of ex-Presidents):
Trump: "Melania and I send our prayers to Barbara's husband of 73 years. I'll never beat that record."
@Susan1 I really don't understand where your disdain for Melania comes from. That woman hasn't done anything. Literally. She's just there and even when she is she gets barely noticed.
I think it's quite presumptive to assume that just because Melania is married to Trump, she's stupid and ignorant. We have no idea what she is. And so what if she had to be caught up on Barbara Bush's many causes and achievements? That doesn't mean that she can't have empathy. I knew very little about Barbara Bush but my heart is certainly breaking for the family and especially her husband.
I also don't think she's going for a photo op or that there is any indication that she would consider it as such. It's a funeral and Melania is going because she was (most likely) invited. If she wasn't invited then it's probably protocol. Either way, she will be there on behalf of the administration and she will be paying her respects to the family on behalf of the administration. That is all that she will be there for. Now, what the MSM will make out of it, that'll be an entirely different matter. But don't blame Melania for something she can't control. (And no, she can't just not go as that would be a sign of disrespect and rude).
Do you really think Melania has any feelings or "respects" about Barbara's passing, one way or the other? She probably had to be given a bio or watch t.v. the past couple days to find out who she was and what she did. I think it's DISrespectful of her to go just for the photo op.
I believe he meant it as a joke, and I can't believe I am defending Trump.
I fully understand Susan1's disdain for Melania, but I don't think she is going there for a photo op. We agree on that point. I disagree that she has no control over it. She can always say no, or find an excuse to not go to the funeral. I believe she sees it as her duty, and she is willing to do it.
BTW I don't see her as a victim, the way some of you do.
Imagine getting married young and living long enough to be married to the same person that long! If my mom would have lived to age 92, my parents would have been married 64 years by then.Only if you decide to snark..........not if you take it at face value. Hardly anyone make it 73 years (although my aunt and uncle did)
Someone earlier mentioned Mrs. Pence going, and wondering how the Bushes felt about her.Either way, she will be there on behalf of the administration
There have been articles about how it is all over Twitter. To borrow one of the comments - "when you care enough to send the very best" (Hallmark slogan).Additionally, it bothered me that they put out a statement that was dated wrong. Sure, mistakes happen but it gives the impression that they couldn't care enough to have a second look at it.
Imagine getting married young and living long enough to be married to the same person that long! If my mom would have lived to age 92, my parents would have been married 64 years by then.
Someone earlier mentioned Mrs. Pence going, and wondering how the Bushes felt about her.
There have been articles about how it is all over Twitter. To borrow one of the comments - "when you care enough to send the very best" (Hallmark slogan).
The Bushes lived in an era where divorce was not common. That said it appears that they were genuinely happy. I imagine that they had their squabbles, fights like every married couple. I loved a comment by one of their kids, maybe George, regarding his mother smoking and drinking (socially) while pregnant. It was an era that that was acceptable.
Imagine all the stressors on that marriage, death of a child, politician wife and politician mother. She will be missed by many and has left a legacy.
We are at 45 years. 72 is only 27 years away. that would make me Barbara's age. I should be so lucky.
From what I've read it is protocol for the First Lady to attend, and not sitting President to attend former First Lady's funeral. Apparently the same was true with the Obamas when Mrs. Reagan died.
As we currently have 4 former First Ladies still alive and 1 current First Lady I'm sure this situation will occur again.
Now, now. Don’t bother inserting logic or facts into the hysteria.
You act polite! Geesh it is not complicated.Assuming that is directed at me, when I first mentioned protocol, I meant how to ACT at a funeral for a famous person that you did not know when there are lots of people there who do not like you, not protocol of who was supposed to be invited and/or accepting. I guess I should have used the word "behavior" instead of "protocol".
Assuming that is directed at me, when I first mentioned protocol, I meant how to ACT at a funeral for a famous person that you did not know when there are lots of people there who do not like you, not protocol of who was supposed to be invited and/or accepting. I guess I should have used the word "behavior" instead of "protocol".
From what I've read it is protocol for the First Lady to attend, and not sitting President to attend former First Lady's funeral.
I've read that, too. (So, that leaves the question why the WH says Trump isn't going as to not to create a distraction if, per protocol, he shouldn't be going anyway )
Pompeo met with Kim over Easter weekend. https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...976a82b05a2_story.html?utm_term=.1db5c9005860
This makes little sense to me. What reason would Kim have to brag about nuclear weapons in the way that he did and then just decide to give them up because Trump and South Korea want him to? Wouldn't that be a sign of weakness if he does what the Western world asks him to?
Or was the recognition as an equal enough and now he'll sell it as being cooperative? But would that really sell in NK when he's been all about military strength and power?
From what I've read it is protocol for the First Lady to attend, and not sitting President to attend former First Lady's funeral. Apparently the same was true with the Obamas when Mrs. Reagan died.
As we currently have 4 former First Ladies still alive and 1 current First Lady I'm sure this situation will occur again.
Trump is banking on people not knowing protocol (like some here) and to his base he appears thinking of the Bushes.I've read that, too. (So, that leaves the question why the WH says Trump isn't going as to not to create a distraction if, per protocol, he shouldn't be going anyway )
Regarding Barbara Bush, I saw that her husband sat in his wheelchair at the front of the church, shaking the hand of the mourners at today's memorial service! That is impressive.
What is MSM?
Well, I’ve never been accused of gleefulness before. Why in the world are you singling me out? Why don’t you tell these people what and how to post and how to act and how to think:You’ve been pretty gleefully nasty and disrespectful to the First Lady, the current president, the deceased First Lady, and most of the posters in this thread.
So yeah. It was addressed to you. I shouldn’t have been so passive aggressive. Glad I fixed that.
Now for something truly unseemly (way more so than funeral protocol for spouses of ex-Presidents):
Trump: "Melania and I send our prayers to Barbara's husband of 73 years. I'll never beat that record."
I don't see her as eye candy. I find her quite unpleasant where looks are concerned.
Being married to a POTUS is not such a terrible thing. She travels around the world. People show ber respect (something she does not deserve, IMO). She clearly finds DT attractive or she wouldn't have married him. She has more money than the GDP of some countries.So I have no sympathy for her. ...........
I despise Melania, perhaps as much as you do, for the various reasons you listed...........
BTW I don't see her as a victim, the way some of you do.
Great spin from the White House that Trump would be a distraction (as if the Clintons and the Obamas won't be). Being such a blowhard, he has a typically thin skin--skips the correspondents' dinner, doesn't want to attend the funeral of a woman who despised him and where he is likely to be greeted with chilling formality.
I've read that, too. (So, that leaves the question why the WH says Trump isn't going as to not to create a distraction if, per protocol, he shouldn't be going anyway )
He may not understand that, given that he believes he is at the epicenter of the universe, which revolves around him.
Barbara Bush had her own issues. Her husband’s affair with his aide Jennifer Fitzgerald was an open secret in Washington.
This is my last response here on politics on Melania.
11-minute live news video (his daughter Dorothy was with him) from yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yNIN3fkxgRegarding Barbara Bush, I saw that her husband sat in his wheelchair at the front of the church, shaking the hand of the mourners at today's memorial service! That is impressive.