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I THINK THIS IS KINDA LAUGHABLE, ALL THESE COMMENTS....WELL, HERE'S MINE.. I DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE MOM'S MOM COMING TO THE WHITE HOUSE, EVEN THO IT WILL INCREASE THE SECRET SERVICE PEOPLE AND THEIR PAY, HOUSING ETC. WHAT I THINK'S KINDA FUNNY IS, ALL OF THIS WORSHIP OVER A WOMAN WHO'S A RACIST, YOUNG, AND OLD, AND, SHE WENT TO SCHOOL ON THE TAXPAYERS MONEY TOO, THE SAME MULTI-RACIAL TAXPAYERS WHO SHE CONDEMNS ALL THE TIME IN HER RACIST REMARKS, AND HER PREACHER'S RACIST REMARKS. YEAH I KNOW THE MAN 'RETIRED' TO HIS MULTI-MILLION $$ TAX-DEDUCTIBLE RETIREMENT HOME....LOL!! WHAT A TRIP. THEY WENT TO THAT FREAKING RACIST PLACE, CALLED A UNITED CH. OF CHRIST FOR 20 YEARS, & U BETTER BE SURE THEY KNEW WHAT A RACIST PLACE IT WAS EVERY YEAR THEY WERE THERE. THAT'S MY ONLY GRIPE, THEIR RACISM. AND THE FACT THAT HER MOM IS PROLLY JUST AS BIG A RACIST AS MICHELLE OBAMA IS.

I can understand people's apprehension at the Obama's mama's mama moving in the white house, but then this is'nt all in The Family nor The Jefferson's. This is a family who obviously still has family values intack. I wonder why there was;nt a bruhaha over who took care of Nixon's kids, or Ike's kids or Kennedy's kids, or or the Bush's kids. SOMEBODY had to do it! While i did not vote for him, I think having a family member, preferably a grandmother to watch my children while I traipse all over the country, world and my wife does her thing for the American people, whom I think she is going to be doing. I think Michelle Obama will be a force to reckon with regarding women's rights! If Hilary could'nt be there to advocate for women, atleast we got a woman in there who is articulate, smart and knows her own mind. I am optimistic that she will do much for womans movement, education and medical insurance. So to You nay sayers, give'em a chance, I didnt vote for him ,but I am willing to give them a chance! Is'nt this democracy at work?

Some of the comments on this blog is so outrageous and just plain stupid. Some people have so much hatred in them that they can not see beyond their small narrow thoughts...how sad. Me personally, I would do the exact same thing for my kids. Not everyone will send their kids off to some boarding school far away just so the parents don't have to be parents. And some of us actually care about the well-being of our kids and don't allow our kids to be parented by any and everybody meaning a white house nanny and staff. Some of us actually care enough about our kids to provide them with stability and surround them with people who genuinely love them not someone who's watching over the kids for money. Some of you people need to get over it. President Obama and First Lady Michelle have an awesome and gorgeous family. You really can actually see that they have a lot of love in their family, they are not some arranged married couple who put on airs and be phony for the people which is what we have had for several hundred years.

As the other commenters have pointed out, having one more person in the family quarters isn't going to increase the costs to the taxpayers at all. Heat, security, etc. won't be bumped at all. Oh, maybe she uses another 45 gallons of water a day, big deal. Have any of you ever seen how big the White House really is and how many people work in it? It's a drop in the bucket even if the taxpayers did have to pay for all the family's food, which we don't.

More importantly, since the recession is forcing more Americans to bring extended families together under one roof again, what better family to set the example of living together than the president's family? I mean, I suppose they could warehouse her in some assisted living or nursing home as she gets too old to live on her own in Chicago.

Some people really are so partisan and hateful that they just have to sit around digging for "problems." I didn't vote for Obama, so I feel no obligation to defend the guy, but this criticism of extra taxpayer expenses is just plain ignorant. Think "Waltons" people. Geeze.

Posted by: Republican Princess | Jan 9, 2009 8:52:53 PM

Using tax payer dollars to keep the Grandma up? Gimme a break! Sure she wants a little piece of the pie and she will milk it for every dollars worth. Mechelle..and I mispelled it on purpose..what does she do? Besides running off at the mouth? The true colors are showing oh so fast but don't take my word for it lol! I'm already counting down til 2012. Enjoy it while it lasts!
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Is your problem with grandmothers in gerneral? or the fact thatit is Michelle's mother.If it had been Obamas mother,would that be ok with you?

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What a kind grandma, to help the girls adjust to their new life by being there for them.

Is his half brother George Obama who lives on a dollar a day in a shack in Kenya going to move into the White House also??

"The Obamas are our First Family. They have, if nothing else, earned our respect - for their achievement, and their service."

What service?

The Obamas are our First Family. They have, if nothing else, earned our respect - for their achievement, and their service.

I can not believe how many people do not see the bigger picture. How perfect is it to have a family member help in taking care of the kids. What a great role model. Maybe their actions will inspire others to make their families well being as high a priority. How smart to minimize the stresses the family (Michelle and the girls) will experience thru this transition. As a husband and father, any difficulties felt by them will be a concern and distraction for him. By getting all of his ducks in order by alleviating these types of concerns, he sets the stage which allows him to focus on the task at hand. Good Job Obama Family Good Job

Reading many of these insensitive comments makes me sick. I applaud Mr Obama for his constant caring and concern about his children and having their interest and well-being in mind. It will be easier for them to adjust to living in the White House if their grandmother continues to assist in their caretaking rather than strangers.I am proud that our next President has such wonderful family values.

I did not vote for Obama, but it is what it is. I think it's great that the Grandmother is moving in. I would rather my Mom take caree of my kids than total strangers. The children need some sort of normalcy

Having Mrs. Robinson in the WH won't cost the taxpayers one dime! The cost to heat, cool, clean and keep up the WH is the same regardless of it's the first family consists of 1 person or 10!

FYI, the first family is responsible for their own personals: food, clothing, dry cleaning, toiletries, etc. So, Mrs. Robinson will have to support herself. The only thing she's getting free is one of the dozens of empty rooms in the WH!

Obvious who wears the pants in the Obama family, and it ain't Barry.

All the settings for the first State Divorce!

"The Obama family is giving up *a lot* for us, in order that Mr Obama can serve as our president."

Ah, their selfless sacrifice is just TOO great. Let's just forget the whole thing, and send 'em back to Chicago.

I just wonder if the Obama relative found to be an illegal immigrant living in a Boston apartment the week before the election will now be living in the White House, as well? And if that happens, will the MSM report on that, or will they squash that story like they failed to folow up on the original story of the illegal immigrant status, as well?

How wonderful for Malia and Sasha that they will have the familiarity of their loving grandmother as they acclimate to their new home, and that Michelle will have her mother with her as she settles her family into their new surroundings.

And, as Rosella previously stated, all you people talking about "tax dollars" really should get a clue before posting. Do you think the sitting president just banks his salary and lives totally at the taxpayers expense while he's in the White House? If so, you need to get educated.

Yes, Mrs. Robinson will be using some hot water when she takes a shower or a bath. But so would a hired nanny. It costs no more to heat or air condition the White House with her in it as it would without her. If she accompanies Malia and Sasha to school, the same Secret Service agents that guard Malia and Sasha will be in charge of protecting her as well. I, personally, don't see Mrs. Robinson spending all day out shopping and doing the "ladies who lunch" routine in Washington, so I don't really think she's going to need her own phalanx of Secret Service agents following her around all day.

The Obama family is giving up *a lot* for us, in order that Mr Obama can serve as our president. I don't think it's asking too much for us to be understanding and reasonable in accommodating Mrs. Robinson in the White House for as long as she decides to stay.

Heaven's above we wouldn't want real people or a real family in the White House now would we ... .

Nay saying toads.

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