Imagine the horror of being an out of work political strategist who thought you could make a quick buck off of some delusional orange windbag, only to discover that you helped give birth to the antichrist.

Totally. Only a privileged person would view this anecdote as proof of not being privileged.

They think it makes him more relatable to “the everyday man” who, in America, is never more than a step or two away from being “a bum” himself (owing to our lack of basic protections for the middle/lower classes). It’s a way of saying, “Hey, I’m just like you. I worry about money, I worry about providing for my…

That’s true. White guys always stomp their feet when they don’t get their way. They also can’t dance. That’s a very mature and enlightened analysis of the situation.

It’s trickle down female empowerment.

You are really reaching there. (this comes from a woman)

That is my theory as well. We always assume that the woman is being exploited in these trophy wife situations, but perhaps that is taking away her personal agency. Erika seems like a rather powerful person in daily life. Maybe she’s just a freak who gets off on being bossed around or finds release in assuming the…

I wonder if she likes the power dynamic?

...hmm, interesting to know.

Actually, she said early on that she doesn’t have a pre-nup and that therefore she would get half of everything if they divorced. (omg, I can’t believe I know that)

Amen!

Hey New York! Leave my titties alone.

I was hoping that he had daughters. It seems like that would be the shortest route to realizing that women are people too.

Right? I think he said exactly the opposite of what this person is implying.

How is “I support Obama’s choice, but I would make a different decision” all or nothing?

Obama was extremely charismatic as a public figure during the first election cycle, but he quickly faded into the background as president. A president needs to strike a balance between politicking and baby kissing folksy leadership skills. Republicans get this, but democrats always miss the mark. Obama just didn’t…

What, exactly, is unrealistic about supporting the president’s power of choice while also voicing your own opinion? Isn’t that a fairly balanced and reasonable way to go?

Why does this not have all the stars???

Right, that seems like rather adept politicking to me. He found a way to express his core values without be divisive. Supporting the president doesn’t have to mean becoming one of his stepford wives.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again. “Western” dress is a plague. How did the culture with the ugliest clothes manage to dominate contemporary fashion?