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First lady got back

I'm a black woman who never thought I'd see a powerful, beautiful female with a body like mine in the White House. Then I saw Michelle Obama -- and her booty!

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 02:32 PM

    How do you spell "Damage Control"? PLEASE COPY THE FOLLOWING AND REPOST IT (I expect anyone could guess why THIS letter didn't get a red-star....)

    Well, the article's been moved from the headline of Salon....but at least one reader has already had the good sense to write:

    "Finally, about those Editor's Choice selections - over 270 letters to the editor about this article. Per my quick persusal, a majority of those shared my low opinion of it. Fourteen selected as Editor's Choice, and ALL BUT ONE LOVED IT? Self-justifying, much? Who did the selecting, the author? Come on, folks, some of us only have time to read the EC letters. You ought to make an effort to showcase a variety of thoughts about the article - not just the ones you agree with."

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