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Fri, Mar 08 2013 16:47:00

Social media buzz: First lady at the Oscars, and medals for drone ops

Popular topics in Opinion this week: The first lady's moment at the Oscars causes controversy, and cyber warfare is given a medal valued higher than some lawmakers would like.

  1. Conservative backlash after first lady Michelle Obama appears at Oscars
  2. Michelle Obama's surprise appearance in last week's Oscars has angered some conservatives who describe the show as political propaganda, while also questioning the first lady's priorities.
  3. Fox news commentator Bill O'Rielly calls the first lady's Oscar appearance left-wing "boosterism."  Watch here:
  4. Michelle Obama's Oscar Propaganda 'Hollywood Left Boosterism' - Bill O'Reilly
    lesgr0ssman
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    Mon, Feb 25 2013 18:37:47
  5. In response, USA TODAY contributor DeWayne Wickham blasts back at right-wing commentators he calls "haters," for criticizing the first lady.  Read here:
  6. Wickham: First lady target of right's unfair attack
    Conservatives show pettiness by criticizing Michelle Obama's appearance on Oscars. First lady Michelle Obama beams into the Oscars. (Phot...
    Usatoday
  7. Here's what our readers had to say on Facebook at USA TODAY:
  8. Marshall Hunter
    Marshall Hunter
    DeWayne criticizes ANYTHING conservatives say. Had Laura Bush done the same thing, HE would be skewering her. I could care less that MO presented the Oscar. I just glad I wasn't awake when it happened.
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 17:06:18
  9. Donald Baxter
    Donald Baxter
    It doesn't matter what the Obamas do conservatives won't like it.
    Wed, Mar 06 2013 12:04:05
  10. Irene Dowdy
    Irene Dowdy
    Seriously doubt this cost taxpayers a dime. Don't see a thing wrong with it.
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 18:40:53
  11. Jan Anglin
    Jan Anglin
    Don't even get me started, it was tacky tacky but so is Ms. Obama
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 17:44:38
  12. Vickie Seitter
    Vickie Seitter
    I love da First Lady...she's hot! So sad ppl find fault in a beautiful act
    Wed, Mar 06 2013 17:12:54
  13. Quahog Rob
    Quahog Rob
    If we (taxpayers) paid for this appearance, then no she shouldn't have been there. And what was her purpose for being there? She isn't in movies nor should they be in politics.
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 17:26:40
  14. Bob Rejefski
    Bob Rejefski
    It's all political sour grapes.
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 18:57:03
  15. Watch Obama for yourself here:
  16. Michelle Obama and the Oscars 2013
    buttercupsandonions
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    Tue, Feb 26 2013 20:19:38
  17. Conversations outside of USA TODAY:
  18. DHenig11
    Daniel Henig@DHenig11
    Am i the only one who had a really big problem with Michelle Obama announcing best pic at the oscars? #propaganda #brainwashingamerica
    Thu, Mar 07 2013 11:58:39
  19. erinnaup68s79a
    Erinna Upton@erinnaup68s79a
    Michelle Obama: Oscars Backlash is Not Surprising
    Tue, Mar 05 2013 18:07:12
  20. cadebrigade
    David Cade@cadebrigade
    Hey Michelle Obama... get out of the oscars. period.
    Sun, Feb 24 2013 22:14:36
  21. lesleyabravanel
    Lesley Abravanel @lesleyabravanel
    After her Oscars stint & Google + chat, it's official: Michelle Obama is as ubiquitous as an Adele song. #MusicMonday
    Mon, Mar 04 2013 10:55:13
  22. teddeezgifts
    Gifts From Deez Hand@teddeezgifts
    So smart, I love Michelle. Always teaching. Tune out the negative and naysayers. fb.me/1Oj9NvXan
    Mon, Mar 04 2013 06:46:09
  23. jessiebr87
    Jessica Brown@jessiebr87
    Michelle Obama on at the Oscars made me literally choke while eating cake that nite. I was in shock. It ruined my lovely Sunday nite lol
    Tue, Feb 26 2013 07:42:38
  24. CTMaynord
    Carla T. Maynord@CTMaynord
    Michelle Obama's Oscars Moment Was Pretty Controversial, Actually ...: The Best Picture denouement turned into a surprise appearance ...
    Thu, Mar 07 2013 06:03:26
  25. RevkahJC
    Becky Buonamici@RevkahJC
    Obama-lovers are whining because of the controversy over Michelle appearing on the Oscars. Maybe she should try ACTING like a First Lady?!
    Fri, Mar 01 2013 20:37:45

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