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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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  • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 01:06 PM

    @ JudgeMental

    I am rather curious about your assumption about what men have said in this thread and your assumptions about who is black and who is white. Since I cannot tell by you handle whether you are black or white or male or female, can you please just tell me?

    Because I cannot actually conceive of addressing anyone without knowing the particulars. For instance, how do we know if someone's opinion is worth a damn without knowing this. Ideally, one black people should discuss the objectification of black body parts. Only women should discuss the objectification of female body parts. Only white people should discuss the objectification of white body parts. Only males should discuss the objectification of male body parts. I am not sure where that leaves biracial people and transpeople.

    Wait! I've got it. The only person who should discuss the body parts of an Haitian-Asian man in transition should be an Haitian-Asian man in transition.

    Oh wait. We still have a problem. What about furries?

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