Michelle Obama shows a real flare for comedy

Forget the partisan hostility, self-righteous dietary bullying, excessive spending on wardrobe and travel or her royal entourage, FLOTUS has found a way to win over even her sharpest critic.  Just as her husband's popularity is sinking below pre-Osama levels, Mrs. O has unleashed a hilarious new stand-up routine.  During a $1,000 a head fundraiser in Pasadena on Monday FLOTUS took the stage and delivered an over-the-top performance that will take its place in the Stand-Up Comedy Hall of Fame.

Warning:  Do not read this comic masterpiece while attempting to drink tea as serious injury could result.

From Politico:

"I see the sadness and worry that's creasing his face," she said to a crowd of about 500 at the Pasadena luncheon organized by the Southern California Women For Obama. She described his worth (sic) ethic as "tireless," according to pool reports.

"He reads every word, every memo, so he is better prepared than the people briefing him," she said. "This man doesn't take a day off."

She said the next two years of campaigning would be difficult for the Obamas and their supporters. "It is not going to be easy, and it is going to be long," she said. "Now more than ever we need your help to finish what we started."

She also mentioned health care reform, the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Act and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. She praised "justice" in the killing of Osama bin Laden, and the withdrawal of troops from overseas.

Next time I hope they bring in a camera crew and put this comedic gem on film.  Image Mrs. O's dead-pan delivery of this material in front of a montage of her husband playing golf or basketball, partying in the White House with fawning celebrities, vacationing in Hawaii or Martha's Vineyard, playing dirty tricks on our most valuable allies or sneaking away for burgers or chili dogs in defiance of Michelle just to name a few of Barry's many leisurely pursuits.

June 14, 2011

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