Obama’s Mother-In-Law, Marian Robinson, Will Also Live in the White House

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Michell's Mother

Yeah, right, Obama will pay her salary. SURE HE WILL. We, the taxpayer will pay, he will figure out a way, like he does with everything else. I DO NOT TRUST THIS FAMILY AT ALL. HOW SAD IS THIS? TERRIBLE PRESIDENT.

Signed,

JoAn Forrest

JoAn Forrest of CA @ Nov 17, 2009 14:44:36 PM

Who pays?

The President of the US pays for all things family related, not the American people. So don't get you tail in a bunch.

Sheila of GA @ Apr 08, 2009 07:38:35 AM

Free Ride - Not

I guess many Americans do not know what goes on with money in the White House. The President has to pay for normal living expenses like food, the family moving expenses, and his childrens school not the tax payers. He also has to pay his wife, kids and yes mother-in-law's travel expenses if they are just going along and not a part of an official function. There are auditors that review every expense of the White House and make sure the President (or the Democratic Party if a political event) pays. I guess some people have forgot about the Clintons and "Travel-gate". Trust and beleive it is cheaper to fly commercial 1st Class than it is to fly on Air Force One. The news people traveling with the Pres.......they also have to pay. If you are having heart-burn with the change that is going on with your landscape, try giving to others, your special talent, your money, your time, it may help you feel better about yourself and this wonderful country we live in.

Rena of GA @ Jan 28, 2009 01:06:48 AM

Free Ride

Next one to move in will be Obama's homeless brother.

Loreal of NM @ Jan 27, 2009 21:12:59 PM

First Mother In Law

I think it's fine she's moving in to help, but I do not want to pay her salary. I understand tax payers are paying for the girls school at the tune of $30,000 a year each, enough is enough.

nicole moreno of FL @ Jan 27, 2009 16:08:31 PM

You do not have to pay for his mother in law. just pay for yourself

of @ Jan 27, 2009 13:52:44 PM

Obama's MIL living in the White House

This is one mother-in-law the tax payer shouldn't need to be concerned about. Who say's the tax payer needs to be concerned with this arrangement? I doubt if the utility bills or grocery bills will see any increase because Mrs. Robinson's moved in. The 1st couple can travel as required and not be concerned about solid, responsible, and caring day care. Its great Mrs. Robinson is able to assist.

p sanders of VA @ Jan 27, 2009 12:48:51 PM

I was struck by lightning

Hey everyone. how are you all doing? i would just like to make it known that i, steven crowley got hit by lightning a few years back. why am i telling you this? because, I really do want for you to know that anything is possible. And i know what happened to Christopher Reeve i think that knowing that has helped me out.

steven crowley of ME @ Jan 27, 2009 10:23:11 AM

its not a big deal but!!dont go poking marian

yeah!its not a big deal.as long as she doesnt go about poking her nose.

and she should also know her limits.

sometimes mother inlaws dont know there limits.

buti think its a fine idea

beautiful @ Jan 27, 2009 10:21:58 AM

Mother in law in the White House

Lot's of Families used to do this. It is good for the kids and the Grandmother. They parents are going to be busy and Family is always better to watch your Kids then any outsider.

Multi generational family should come back in vouge again.

This modern idea that it fosters some Codependant behavior is something you have to set boundries for.

Younger people used to be able to save some money when they were younger and older people were not so alone.

In the Old days we had plenty of GrandPa's, Grandma's Aunts and Uncle's watching the neighboorhoods during the day --so all kids were save to play outside and Walk to school.

Intergenerational ,economic mix went the way of Suburbia.

As we age in this country we might like to look at some common sense aproaches to Families survival.

And Grandma's can cook,read books to you and tell you family history.

Patricia Navadomskis of IL @ Jan 27, 2009 09:36:08 AM

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