Maybe Michelle should do the negotiating with the Republicans

[jeff47]

President Obama today:

Everybody cannot get 100 percent of what they want. Now, for those of you who are married, there is an analogy here. I basically let Michelle have 90 percent of what she wants. But, at a certain point, I have to draw the line and say, ‘Give me my little 10 percent.’

[Botany]

1. ATTN. President Obama

The rich already have their 90% no need to give them anymore.

[MannyGoldstein]

2. This is becoming a weird joke

I hope your quote is fake, although I doubt it is.

[gateley]

3. "Maybe Michelle should do the negotiating with the Republicans"

Even though I'm a pretty strong Obama supporter, :rofl: Very well done! :headbang:

[Demit]

4. Oh, he's got a million of em. Check out Digby today—

Here's he is explaining the deficit to a crowd in a stump speech today:

"If we're willing to do something in a balanced way--making some tough choices in terms of spending cuts, but also raising some revenue from folks who've done very well, even in a tough economy--then we can get control of our debt and deficit and we can start still investing in things like education and basic research and infrastructure that are going to make sure that our future is bright. It's not that complicated, but it does require everybody being willing to make some compromises.

I was in Holland, Michigan, the other day and I said, "I don't know about how things work in your house, but in my house if I said, 'You know, Michelle, honey, we got to cut back, so we're going to have you stop shopping completely--you can't buy shoes, you can't buy dresses--but I'm keeping my golf clubs'--you know, that wouldn't go over so well."

http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/

[elehhhhna]

5. I'llbet she doesget 90% She was a client of mine in Chicago

when she married him.

She's smart.

[Raine]

6. Yes, let Michelle take over. Actually it seems like more often than not

the spouse would make a better stronger president ... even regarding or maybe especially repubs.

[mazzarro]

7. It will be pathetic if Obama is actually trying to make this into a joke

Because the whole debacle of him negotiating with the rethugs has not put his administration in good light in anyway. The disappointment of what he has so far done is palpable and should not be made light of.

[JDPriestly]

8. That anyone would admit that his or her spouse gets 90% of what they want

in marital disagreements?

Good heavens. Even if it is true, who would admit to being so weak in a relationship?

And Obama seems proud of this!!!

No, Mr. President, relationships are supposed to be partnerships -- 50/50 or close to it.