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| The grandmother-in-chief, 'free rent' Marian Robinson |
| 2016-12-31 |
| [Wapo] Eight years ago, we learned that Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, would move into the White House with the first family to help with the care of her two young granddaughters. Since then, we have heard little about her and even less from her. Although she has kept a low profile, we can assume she has provided the stability for the Obama girls that has allowed the first couple to do the nation’s business without the push/pull between work and family that so many parents experience. Grandparents at every socioeconomic level in modern American society step up to nurture their grandchildren. From the neediest to the most powerful in the nation, many adults depend on help from their parents in raising their children. These grandparents deserve our recognition. The Obamas are widely praised as a model family. Surely, Grandma has mattered. So, to quote Simon & Garfunkel: "Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson." |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #10 You might not be interested in Africa, but Africa is interested in you. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2016-12-31 17:44 |
| #9 Uncle whats-its-name from Boston could have done the same thing, if sober. That would be Uncle Omar; he did get his job back at that Framingham liquor store after all that hubbub. |
| Posted by: Raj 2016-12-31 14:43 |
| #8 I'm not sure if it's real or fake news, but I heard that Ms. Robinson will get a large pension from the government for her "work" of looking after her grandchildren. I have no problem with her living at the White House - they probably have room to spare. (Clintons used to rent out the Lincoln Bedroom.) However, if she is getting a pension, it implies that she was getting paid to watch her grandkids, which goes beyond just free room and board. |
| Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2016-12-31 14:38 |
| #7 and Aunt Zeituni. It's the public housing and taxpayer support I get rubbed wrong about |
| Posted by: Frank G 2016-12-31 13:13 |
| #6 Uncle whats-its-name from Boston could have done the same thing, if sober. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2016-12-31 12:48 |
| #5 A most honorable and noble commitment Dr., and one you obviously fund. My object to Lady Marian is the precedent and probable taxpayer funding. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-12-31 12:44 |
| #4 I don't mind her staying with her family. My mother in law has been living with us for several years now. It's either that or a nursing home and the latter is NOT going to happen. We have more important things to go after Champ about. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2016-12-31 12:18 |
| #3 she also freeloaded on vacations on the taxpayers' |
| Posted by: Frank G 2016-12-31 10:24 |
| #2 she has provided the stability for the Obama girls that has allowed the first couple to do the nation FIFY |
| Posted by: badanov 2016-12-31 10:21 |
| #1 ...she has provided the stability for the Obama girls that has allowed the first couple to do the nation’s business. A net negative effect. Please self-deport the residence at your earliest. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-12-31 09:13 |