As is her right as a private citizen.

I was going to answer the question with, "living in the heads of people who don't seem to understand that she is free to live her own life as she chooses."

presidency. She should have done the same by simply sitting there.

Ms. Obama may have hated all eight years in the White House but these years allow her to live in the style that she now chooses. Her portrait in the National Gallery has inspired man young girls. Perhaps still do.

There is nothing wrong with going through life with a sense of responsibility.

Michelle Obama has stated time and time again that she is not interested in political life at all. She gave eight years. That's it. It's her life.

But, of course, you know that.

"paved the way for her"? That's pretty damn demeaning and insulting. Michelle Obama is an accomplished, successful, and respected woman all on her own.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Not a position to which I would aspire.

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Adding link to actual article by OK! Magazine celerity
https://okmagazine.com/p/michelle-obama-skips-jesse-jackson-funeral-backlash-missing-barack/
AOL (hah!)

That's her husband's career. Not hers.

but it's not like Jesse Jackson has a lot of funerals

For some reason, when I clicked on the OK! link, I coukd not find the story. I did try. Honest.😒

That’s her right as a private citizen. I’m not sure why any of this matters.

Her best friend growing up was his daughter Santita. Santita was also Maid of Honor when The Obamas got married.

Interesting connection.

You are the one who is seems to bother. She's not your wife. Move on and mind your own business.

Like Taylor Swift. Desperately taking out the Rich People Bad Both Sides Capitalism Bad Bad rubber stamp.

I think she had some different goals than her husband and probably doesn't want to play the part of First Lady everyday for the rest of her life.

I am really glad she is doing things for herself after working for the Nation as First Lady all those years. I hate to criticize her and I think I do understand what she is saying.

That said, her missing President Carter's memorial is more understandable to me than the incomparable leader of the civil rights movement- side by side with MLK Jr- the late Jesse Jackson. That one-truthfully surprises me and saddens me. I would have thought of any figure important to her personally, Jesse Jackson would be one and thus a memorial she'd want to attend.

And what about Taylor Swift?!!

do this and that ?

Her husband has been out of office for 10 years. She's a private citizen.

She's not obligated to do anything anymore.

that your OP, and all your posts in this thread, demand that Michele Obama answer to your perceived, vehemently-posted notions of her acceptable behaviour? Quite frankly, I am astounded to see the level of outrage expended here. I find it quite disconcerting.

If it was just the initial post, I’d chalk it up to mere curiosity, but somehow this seems unduly important to the poster. I have no idea why she didn’t show, but she hasn’t struck me as someone who makes decisions lightly. Furthermore, she has asked nothing of me and I will afford her the same courtesy. I’m not even sure what the aim is of this thread. I’m sure none of us know Michelle Obama’s personal situation or views on this matter. The only real options are to defend her or pile on her, so I don’t know what OP wants. I am grateful for Michelle Obama and will not go down this road any further.

Just a common decency to honour a man who played an important part in her life. She was President Obama ‘s partner during his campaign and presidency. Wasn’t she? And has often appeared on posts here proposing her as a presidential candidate.

But I suppose we have different perspectives of what decency mean.

Good night. And “Spring forward.”

things one knows nothing about. Decency involves paying attention when one repeatedly says one has absolutely no interest in running for, or becoming president, no mattter how many times someone on an internet discussion board posts their desire for it. Decency involves knowing when to stop. remdi95

And they're none of our business.

Why not just go?

I did read that his daughters live together in LA and Obama is opening his Presidential Center at Jackson Park in Chicago on Juneteenth


Obama Presidential Center's opening date set for Juneteenth on South Side

Chicago will get its first full look at the Obama Presidential Center during a full slate of grand-opening celebrations over Juneteenth weekend, officials announced Saturday.

A dedication ceremony will be held June 18 for former President Barack Obama’s namesake museum and campus in Jackson Park, which will open to the public on June 19 after a decade of planning, fundraising, delays and construction. Additional community celebrations will be held on campus June 20-21.

The 44th president, who launched his political career in Chicago and has a home in Kenwood, announced the opening date in a social media video.

“Here on the South Side of Chicago, hope is getting a permanent home. Starting on June 19, you can visit the Obama Presidential Center,” Obama said. “This is not a monument to the past; it is a living destination for people who refuse to accept the status quo. If you feel that way, this is your invitation to join us.”

https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026/03/07/obama-presidential-center-opening-juneteenth-chicago

It was pretty nasty.

Why do you think she has a responsibility to answer personal questions you ask?

I'm sorry, but her decisions are hers alone to make. As far as I know, she is not required to explain any of her decisions to you, to me, or to anyone else.

Pretty simple, I think, but you continue to ask the same question downthread as well. Why?