Talk about a backhanded compliment!
… If there was any compliment at all in the first place, that is.
As that’s exactly what Michelle Obama just did with regards to her husband, former President Barack Obama, during a recent podcast appearance.
During a conversation on the “IMO” podcast, Michelle made it rather clear to radio host Angie Martinez that she was not exactly interested in creating a mini Barack.
To put it mildly.
Which became rather evident in Michelle’s lighthearted back and forth with the podcasting host.
“You should’ve threw a boy in the mix,” Martinez cheekily remarked, clearly attempting to liven up the dialogue.
Questionable grammar aside, Martinez ended up opening a can of worms that she had not previously been aware of.
As that’s precisely when Michelle cut in and made it abundantly clear that she was quite happy with the fact that she gave birth to two daughters.
“I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” Michelle declared, her relief visible.
Martinez, likely taken aback, responded and asked why Michelle didn’t have “a third.”
Clearly, Martinez may not be aware of the fact that the most ardent environmentalists tend to have just two children, with the idea being that the two children replace the two parents, thereby placing less strain on the planet.
Though such sentiments do not necessarily emerge in casual podcast conversations.
Likely taking note of Martinez’s incredulous response, Michelle made it clear that she was not terribly interested in having a “third” as she was not interested in the possibility of bringing up a mini Barack.
“Because he would’ve been a Barack Obama,” Michelle replied.
“Baby Barack – it would’ve been amazing!” Martinez gushed.
Alas, Michelle apparently felt otherwise.
“Ooh, no, I would’ve felt for him,” Michelle declared, without offering additional detail.
However, Michelle had plenty of detail to share regarding her two daughters, who she clearly loves very much.
“I’ve loved every phase of parenting: I loved them when they were little babies, I loved them when they were walking and starting to talk, the teenage years were interesting in the White House,” Michelle gushed with regards to Malia and Sasha.
If only every American parent focused on their children so intensely. Far fewer violent “protests” might emerge in response.
“But I’ve loved every time with them — and watching them become their own people and make their own choices, and figure stuff out, and call me after they figure stuff out,” Michelle added.
The power of critical thinking, in other words.
A skill that should be emphasized in public education … given how crucial it is for fomenting an informed citizenry.
Author: Jane Jones
