PHOTO: Two First Ladies

[NYC Liberal]

[lunatica]

1. Part of me wants to be really snarky but I guess Nancy has softened

And she has been supportive of the stem cell research. Even with Reagan having gotten Alzheimers she didn't have to do anything after the fact. Certainly Alzheimers hits Republican as much as Democratic families.

[NYC Liberal]

2. Also, Nancy hates the Bushes. That's a plus in my book

:)

[Lasher]

4. Hates McSame too.

But there's nothing that can wash out the bad taste in my mouth. The epitome of manipulative, greedy ambition. Evil woman.

[Honeycombe8]

9. I used to feel that way. But then I changed my mind. Remember back....

Remember when she had a mastectomy after getting breast cancer? I began to change my mind about her around that time. She boldly spoke about it, incl. her decision not to get reconstruction. She was criticized by NOW and other women's groups (I never understood their logic). During an interview, she seemed baffled by their criticism, when asked about it. She said something like, "I don't understand why women's rights groups would criticize my decision to speak about it and not get reconstructive surgery. That was my decision. Isn't that what women's rights is all about?"

She was right.

Later, I realized that "Ronnie" had begun to exhibit his alzheimers symptoms during his second term. She started answering questions for him, when he'd lose his train of thought and such.

She was truly her own woman, and apolitical. She was all about her devotion to her husband. Nothing wrong with that. And she stood up to some very strong GOP suits who were trying to control "Ronnie." No telling what they would've gotten him into, besides Iran Contra, if she hadn't intervened.

And she also is devoted to her youngest son, Ronnie, who is an Independent and liberal in some of his views. She apparently is apolitical.

She's a great broad. I totally changed my opinion of years ago.

[ShortnFiery]

12. Ronnie Reagan is one excellent radio talk show host. He should replace Moron Joe in the morning ...

and take Stephanie Miller along as his second in command. :-)

[Honeycombe8]

14. He used to be a guest on MSNBC. I wonder why he isn't anymore? Has he ever

said anything about that, on his radio show?

What station does he air on? Is it Air America? (I don't get that here.)

[ShortnFiery]

16. I don't know his past history with MSNBC. I do know that he's on

WCPT during the evenings. He's recently been on vacation.

His boss (sponsor) is Air America Radio.

http://www.chicagoprogressivetalk.com/

[Mira]

23. Yes - and yes

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

8. I know she hated McSame for what he did to his first wife. But what makes you think she hates

Dumbya?

[WhiteTara]

3. like all republicans, she only cared when it

affected her personally.

[AllentownJake]

15. The only reason I care is because things affected me personally

:shrug:

If I wasn't in love with someone who didn't have Healthcare because they got laid off 3 years ago, I wouldn't care as much about Healthcare. We are no longer together but it hurt me she was in that situation and short of an elopement there was nothing I could do.

If my brother wasn't autistic, I wouldn't care as much about people with disabilities

If I didn't see the inner workings of the Financial Service industry regulation wouldn't be that important to me.

If I didn't watch my Father be thrown away after 33 years of work at a company, reform to our corporate structure wouldn't be that important to me

If I didn't have gay friends, gay marriage wouldn't be that important to me.

Not to defend her too much, but I think that statement is true for anyone.

:shrug:

[WhiteTara]

22. well AJ

to me that seems shallow. Sorry.

[RoadRage]

17. And didn't one of her sons.. Ron Jr. support Obama?

Maybe he came from her half of the DNA. ;)

[bdamomma]

5. nice picture, Nancy is 88 years old.

[Jackeens]

6. Lovely photo, thank you NYC Liberal!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. yes, it is. Thanks NYCLiberal.

[Honeycombe8]

10. A touching photo. (Literally...Michelle touching the back of the older woman again!)

Just kidding! But I noticed...hey, she's touching the back of the more senior woman again, just like with Queen Elizabeth! Nothin' wrong with that. She's a warm person.

A touching, lovely photo. Nancy's eyes are STILL as large and pretty as years ago! And I don't think she's had any cosmetic surgery! It's not fair!

[Ilsa]

11. It looks like they brought out Nancy's WH china, too. nt

[Retrograde]

19. thoughtful little touch

don't like Michelle's outfit, though: either the cardigan or the top, but not both! (even though red is Nancy's favorite color).

[woo me with science]

13. Beautiful pic. Thanks. nt

[Jennicut]

18. That pic is cute. Nancy went way up in my eyes for her support of stem cell research

She seems to be a decent lady and never ever liked Barbara Bush. Ick. How did she put up with the Bush family all those years?

[Captain Hilts]

20. Terrific photo.

[JI7]

21. very nice pic and i think CNN said the dining ware is from when Reagan was there

Nancy seems to be much more warmer with the Obamas than any of the Republicans.

[Beacool]

24. Sweet pic.

I noticed that Michelle had the courtesy to use Nancy's china for their luncheon. That was a classy touch.

;)

[lunatica]

25. I just noticed the image in the mirror

It looks like the wall which the First ladies are facing has really bad cracks in it. Or is the mirror cracked? That's kind of strange, either way.